08-25-1992 (City Council) Minutes 52
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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AUGUST 25, 1992
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday,
August 11, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex. A quorum was present and notice of the
meeting had been posted in the time and manner required by law.
Those present were Mayor John Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swartz,
Council Members Reta Allen, Steve Wright, Ortie Messenger and
Bud Naish, City Manager Steve Norwood, Acting City Secretary
Anita Collins, Finance Director Brady Sneligrove, City Engineer
Paul Beaver, City Attorney Steve Deiter and Director of Community
Services Bill Nelson. Councilman Jay Davis was absent.
Mayor Akin called the meeting to order and Rev. Don Yeager of the
United Methodist Church gave the invocation which was followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Messenger made a motion that we
approve the minutes of the August 11, 1992 Council meeting as
written. Councilman Naish seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO COLLIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Mayor Akin
presented a certificate of appreciation plaque to Annette Tillman
and thanked her for all the help.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: At the request of Allen Eason, resident
of Rustic Oaks the Mayor moved this item up. The City Manager
gave a report on the Rustic Oaks Drainage Ditch. He informed the
Council that the contractors would not lower the bid. He also
informed the Council that there was only $20,000 in the budget
for this project. He did receive a quote on installing 18 new
fences. This would be a 1st class fence. Dirt is the big
factor in this project - $19.00 a cubic yard.
PRESENTATION FROM MRS. NORMA SESSOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COLLIN
COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING - MEALS ON WHEELS: Mrs. Sessom
provided the Council with information on what it would take to
have the Meals on Wheels program in Wylie. The City would have
to provide a building and utilities. The cost would be $3.45
per meal to prepare and deliver to Wylie. Fifty-six cents of
that would be picked up by the United States Agriculture
Department. The rest would come from the City, donations from
the participants (participants are asked to contribute $1.50,
however, the average donation from participants is $1.00) and
contributions from churches, civic organizations, etc. The
meals are prepared by a dietitian and meet one-third of the daily
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requirements. They include an entree, two vegetables, milk,
bread and a dessert. The City would have to have someone to
manage the center and be there for the suggested four hours that
the center is open. City Manager stated that we could use a
Green Thumb employee. Bill Nelson will be setting up a meeting
with the City, the Churches, and other organizations to see how
much participation we can get.
DESIGNATION OF AN ACTING CITY MANAGER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY
CHARTER: City Manager stated that he had selected Brady
Snellgrove, Finance Director, to be the Acting City Manager.
Councilman Naish made a motion that they approve the appointment
of Brady Snellgrove as Acting City Manager, seconded by
Councilman Wright. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in
favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
CONSIDER DIS-ANNEXATION REOUEST OF DAVID & GLENDA LOTT: Ms. Lott
asked the council to take a roll call vote on dis-annexation of
her property. Ms. Lott stated that she had consulted two
attorneys and both said the annexation was illegal and all she
needed for dis-annexation was a roll call vote. City Attorney
stated that he had not researched the annexation papers to see if
the annexation was legal. It would take approximately $35,000 -
$40,000 to provide services to this property. Council requested
that the City Attorney help the Lott's prepare the necessary
documents for dis-annexation. Councilman Naish made a motion to
table this item, seconded by Councilwoman Allen. The vote was as
follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REOUEST NO. 6 FROM RANDALL & BLAKE.
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF S25,766.32 FOR LANDFILL CLOSURE: City
Engineer stated that the landfill is almost complete. He met
with the state last week. The "Landfill Closed" sign will be put
up soon and the state will be signing off. The consulting
company will then prepare a letter for publication. Councilman
Messenger made a motion that we approve this invoice for payment,
seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz. The vote was as follows:
Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REOUEST NO. 03-028907-002 FROM JONES
& NEUSE FOR GROUNDWATER MONITOR WELL SAMPLING FOR 2ND OUARTER IN
THE AMOUNT OF S1,354.20: The City Engineer stated that this was
for taking the samples. Councilman Naish made a motion that we
approve this invoice for payment, seconded by Councilwoman Allen.
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The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem
Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman -- ,
Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman
Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REOUEST NO. 03-028907-003 FROM JONES
& NEUSE FOR PREPARING AND ISSUING MONITORING WELL REPORTS: The
City Engineer stated that this was for preparing the report on
the samples. Councilman Messenger made a motion that we approve
this invoice for payment, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz. The
vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz
- in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in
favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE
AND ENTER INTO A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO FINANCE THE NEW
COMPUTER SYSTEM: This is for formality only. Council has
already approved this but the finance company requires a
resolution to be passed by the Council. Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz
made a motion that we approve the resolution, seconded by
Councilman Naish. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in
favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN AGREEMENT WITH DART FOR BORING UNDER THE RAILROAD TRACKS FOR
UTILITIES IN THE OAKRIDGE SUBDIVISION: This agreement (copy of
agreement at the end of these minutes) was required by the
Building Official as a condition to final approval of the plat.
Councilman Messenger made a motion that we approve this
agreement, seconded by Councilman Naish. The vote was as
follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN DOCUMENTS INCIDENT TO MAKING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM
THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (TCDP) : This is a
$250,000 grant and our portion is $50,000 which includes staff
time spent. City Engineer Paul Beaver said the application is
virtually complete. We will need to make a presentation to COG
in November and the grant should be awarded sometime in January
of 1993. Councilman Naish made a motion that we approve this
resolution, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz. The vote was as
follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF
COG TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE HIGHWAY 78 PROJECT: City Manager
made the presentation on this resolution. The City Manager wants
to present this resolution to the Texas Department of
Transportation to show credence to our intentions to participate
in acquisition of right-of-way and utility relocation in the
State Highway 78 and FM 544 projects. Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz made
a motion that we approve this resolution, seconded by
Councilwoman Reta Allen. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin -
in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen -
in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE NEWLY
CONSTRUCTED PORTION OF PIRATE DRIVE: City Manager stated that
Public Works had done a nice job preparing this road. Jack Jones
negotiated with the highway department to get free poles for
Pirate Dr. This ordinance will reduce the speed limit from
thirty miles per hour to twenty miles per hour, restrict heavy
trucks and put stop signs at each end. Councilman Messenger
made a motion that we adopt this ordinance, seconded by
Councilman Wright. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in
favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF W.S.A. STORAGE BLDG/PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND
CHANGING OF COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN TO REFLECT ADDITION OF NEW
STRUCTURE: This change to the Community Park Master Plan was
approved last night by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
The building will become City property but will be used as
storage for W.S.A. property. The City will maintain insurance on
the building. A motion was made by Councilman Naish to approve
the W.S.A. Storage Building/Public Restrooms and changing to
Community Park Master Plan to reflect addition of the new
structure, seconded by Councilman Messenger. The vote was as
follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR BIRMINGHAM STREET CURB AND GUTTER WORK:
Bids were solicited for the construction of approximately 3,000
linear feet of concrete curb and gutter on Birmingham from
Highway 78 to Marble Street. We received two bids, one from JRJ
Paving for $71,050 and one from Ballard Contracting for $43,842.
Item 4 of Ballard Contracting's bid (copy of bid tabulation
attached) for $11,392 can be done in-house. Councilman Naish
made a motion that we award the bid to Ballard Contracting for
$32,450, Councilman Wright seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows: Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor,
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Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor and Councilman Naish - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager's Report - The City Manager gave a report on
the programs that Bill Nelson, Director of Community
Services, is working on for our Senior Citizens. We will be
opening up City Hall from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. for walkers.
Joint meetings with the school board and the City Council
could be held twice a year if the Council desires.
City Engineer's Report - The City Engineer commended Jack
Jones on the good job they did on Pirate Drive.
City Attorney's Report - The City Attorney reported on the
status of water service for the Armory.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Mayor Akin invited those wishing to
address the Council to come forward at this time. There were no
speakers at this time.
Mayor Akin recessed the open meeting and convened the Council
into executive session at 8:50 P.M. under the Authority of
Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S. , Section 2, paragraph "g" Personnel
Matters - review performance of City Manager.
Mayor Akin reconvened Council into open session at 10:20 P.M. .
A motion was made by Councilman Messenger to increase the salary
of Steven P. Norwood, City Manager, by 4%, seconded by
Councilwoman Reta Allen. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin -
in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen -
in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
There being no other items for discussion, a motion was made to
adjourn with all in favor.
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John W. Ak n, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Anita Collins, Acting City Secretary