06-14-1994 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 14, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Swartz called the meeting to order with the following Council members present:
Reta Allen, John Mondy, Bobby Jennings, Ortie Messenger, Steve Wright and Cleo Adams.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Consider and approve minutes of May 24, 1994 Council Meeting. A motion was made
by Ortie Messenger and seconded by Reta Allen to approve the minutes as submitted.
Motion passed all, in favor(7 votes).
2. Consider request of TU Electric for amendment to existing tariff and take appropriate
action, including adoption of ordinance in accordance with action taken. Darrell Prcin of
TU Electric explained the rate changes and the four(4) types of service rates that would
be added. A motion was made by Steve Wright and seconded by Cleo Adams for an
amendment to the existing tariff Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes).
3. Consider approval of change orders No. 1 and No. 2 for Holland Hitch Sewer Project
and 1st Street Water Main Improvements and take appropriate action. Steve Norwood
advised the Council of additional concrete expense and of extra costs of putting in sewer
line on Eubanks, hence the change orders. A motion was made by Reta Allen and
seconded by John Mondy to approve the change orders. Motion passed, all in favor(7
votes).
4. Consider amendment to Section 19 of Zoning Ordinance to allow "light fabrication and
assembly" as a permitted Use in B-2 Business Zoning and adoption of amending ordinance
or other appropriate action. Steve Norwood explained that this item had been tabled at
the last meeting and Steve Deiter had answers to their previously posed questions. Mr.
Deiter explained that the legality of the statement itself would hold in court. He, also,
explained that the concerns over the environmental impact these "light fabrication"
business would have were not significant, therefore, the classification of"light". A motion
was made by Steve Wright and seconded by Bobby Jennings to amend the zoning
ordinance to allow light fabrication and assembly as a permitted use in B-2 Business
Zoning. Motion passed, all in favor (7 votes).
5. Discuss and consider bank depository contract and take appropriate action. Brady
Snellgrove advised the Council of the contract bid from American National Bank and
explained any differences of the new contract with the current one that is about to expire.
A motion was made by Reta Allen and seconded by Bobby Jennings to award the bank
depository contract to American National Bank. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes).
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6. Discuss and consider adoption of resolution relative to Wylie Park and Recreation
Facilities Development Corporation. Steve Norwood advised the Council that if the Wylie
Park and Recreation Facilities Development where to be incorporated they could act on
behalf of the City to futher public purposes. A motion was made by Ortie Messenger and
seconded by John Mondy to adopt the resolution relative to Wylie Park and Recreation
Facilities Development Corporation. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes).
7. Discuss and consider institution of annexation proceedings for seventeen(17) tracts
and adoption of ordinance(s) providing two public hearings on issue of annexation and
ordering preparation of service plan. Steve Deiter advised the Council on how notices
would be sent and that it would be one ordinance with the tracts attached. A motion was
made by Bobby Jennings and seconded by John Mondy to institutionalize the annexation
proceedings. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes).
STAFF REPORTS
Steve Norwood addressed the Council and advised them that sales tax reports were down ._.,
10% but last months percentage was very high and this may be a balancing out. Overall, even
with this decrease, the percentage are still above last years. Mr. Norwood also said that the City
would soon be striping the area around Ballard, Oak and Jefferson due to poor visibility,
especially at night.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Howard Menkin of the Dallas County Baha'i Faith Organization explained their goals of
racial unity and extended his help if the City of Wylie ever needed such assistance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session under 551-074, Government Code to discuss
appointments to the following boards:
Development Corporation Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Board
Library Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Ambulance Advisory Board ._,
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
Upon reconvening into regular session, the Council appointed Tim Robinson to the
Development Corporation Board unanimously. The Council, also, appointed Irene Messenger
with a vote of four(4)/three (3); Swartz, Mondy and Allen opposed.
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
The Council re-appointed Bart Peddicord and Mike Hawkins unanimously. Cecilia Wood
and Tim Owens were appointed unanimously to fill spaces opened by persons now currently
serving on the City Council.
APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
The Council re-appointed Janice Neely unanimously. They, also, appointed Dan Tidwell
to replace Aubrey Burroughs unanimously. The remaining position was tabled until the next
meeting.
APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD
Kathy Witherspoon and Jerri Smith were re-appointed unanimously. Charles Lewis, Beth
Langford and Elizabeth Allen were selected as new members. Only Allen's appointment met
opposition with one vote against from John Mondy.
APPOINTMENT TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
The Council re-appointed Marilyn Herrera and Michael Cole (alternate) unanimously.
Steve Ahrens was appointed as new member unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO AMBULANCE ADVISORY BOARD
The Council chose to table appointments to this board unti the next meeting.
Respectfully Submitted:
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C Mayor, Jim Swartz 7 gi Kirsten Fresh
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