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06-28-1994 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 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. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider and approve minutes of June 14, 1994 Council Meeting. A motion was made by Reta Allen and seconded by John Mondy to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). 2. Consider approval of resolution designating American National Bank as a depository. A motion was made by Ortie Messenger and seconded by Steve Wright to approve the resolution. Motion passed, all in favor (7 votes). ACTION ITEMS 3. Hear comments from County Judge Ron Harris concerning the possibility of making SH 190 a toll road from SH 78 to III 635 and consider adoption of resolution expressing City's support of toll road concept. Judge Harris explained at length the impact SH 190 will have on Wylie. He then explained that the funding is $9 billion short of the $17 billion required. Implementing a toll system would allow the project to not only continue but to possibly be completed earlier than scheduled. This project will not effect the estimated completion dates of the widing of FM 544 and SH 78, which was a concern due to the immediate importance of those roads to Wylie. Another question was if the toll system would be eliminated upon completion of SH 190. Judge Harris explained that it would still need to be kept in place to generate funds for service and repair of the highway. With no futher questions, a motion was made by Steve Wright and seconded by John Mondy to adopt a resolution to express the City's support of the toll road concept for SH 190. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). Due to time problems of the persons speaking for K& S Haircutting and the Mural, agenda item nine (9) was discussed next. 9. Discuss and consider improvements to Olde City Park, including mural and parking issues, and take appropriate action to authorize improvements. David Eden, the artist doing the mural, passed around his sketching and a possible color scheme of his idea for the mural. He explained that he would like to do this during July Jubilee week and have a few evenings were citizens can come and help paint the mural (paint parties). This would add to the festivities already taking place at that time. It was discussed at length about a seal over it to protect from weathering and from vandalism. There was p. 2 some concern over the possibility of the owners of K&S Haircutting being able to paint over the mural if they were to "get upset at the City" when the City is going to pay $1500 of the $2000 bill. Next, Ken Ritter owner of K & S Haircutting, spoke about his plans for the parking lot. He explained that as long as he owned the building the City would always be able to use the parking lot for the Olde City Park. He did want to put a cap on it at ten (10)years to renegotiate the joint use of the parking lot. If anything were to happen before the ten (10) years was up, ie. death of either his wife or himself, to cause either of them to have to sell the business, then the City would have first option to buy the lot back. A motion was made by Steve Wright and seconded by Ortie Messenger to approve the mural pending a lease agreement. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). A motion was made by Bobby Jennings and seconded by Steve Wright to sell the City's land for not less than $8000 and to approve the parking lot plan pending Ken Ritter's approval of financing. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). 4. Consider request of Baron Cook for release of City's temporary construction easements in Presidential Estates Subdivision, take action on request, and if granted authorize execution of release documents. Steve Norwood explained that this is strictly a clean up item and should have been done a long time ago. He, also, explained MOM that the City is not losing any land this is Baron Cook's and the City no longer has a need for it. A motion was made by Ortie Messenger and seconded by Cleo Adams to release the temporary construction easements. Motion passed, all in favor(6 votes--Steve Wright had stepped out). 5. Review and discuss animal control operations and take appropriate action to assure provision of adequate animal control services for balance of FY 94 and thereafter, including possibility of creating the position of animal control officer. Steve Norwood explained that the SPCA is going to increase the rates in excess of 100 percent, they are claiming to be losing $3000 a month on our services. This increase would not expand the services it would only continue the current level of service. He explained that the City could slightly expand the level of service by being able to patrol (currently SPCA only responds to complaints and does no patrol services) and would still save money if the City implemented an Animal Control Officer position. The Animal Control Center would be kept open with volunteers. Council asked if the City still has plans to pursue a joint facility between Wylie, Sasche and Garland. Mr. Norwood said yes that is still being looked into. A motion was made by Ortie Messenger and seconded by Reta Allen to take back Animal Control Services and to approve the position of Animal Control Officer. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). 6. Discuss and consider authorization of purchase of pickup under state purchase contract. Steve Norwood advised the Council that this new Animal Control Officer p. 3 position would require a vehicle. The vehicle used previously would be returned to Animal Control and a new pickup would be purchased in its place for the Parks Department. The new vehicle would be an extended cab pickup and would allow several persons to ride in it at once so that when temporary summer help was working they could all ride together to a job site instead of tying up other Parks vehicles. The funds would come out of the fleet replacement fund. A motion was made by Steve Wright and seconded by John Mondy to approve the purchase of a pickup. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). 7. Discuss and consider matters relative to DWI testing by Wylie Police Department, including: a) Consider approval of interlocal agreement with Dallas County for lab analysis of DWI tests; b) Consider authorization for purchase of Intoxylizer 5000 and related DWI testing equipment; and take appropriate action. Police Chief Dave Brungardt spoke to the Council about the purchase of the Intoxylizer 5000. He explained that he has four(4) officers already trained and certified in the use of the equipment so that would not have to be a considered expense. He also explained that currently to process a DWI case they first have to drive to Plano to use their equipment, wait for the results, then drive back to Wylie to finish paperwork and booking process, and then drive to the County Jail. The down time of the officer is approximately three (3) to five (5) hours. With a patrol staff of only three (3) officers at a time, it can be critical to have all staff available in the City if needed. Chief Brungardt advised that with the testing equipment in house the down time of the officer would only be two (2) to three (3) hours and if a situation occurred requiring immediate assistance the officer would be able to place the DWI case in a holding cell until they had time to process it. He, also, explained that the funds are available in their seizure account (monies obtained in drug seizures). The Dallas County Medical Examiners Office has agreed to provide technical support for $250 a month, this fee would include installation of a modem to contact the machine on a daily basis to ensure it is running properly and will testify in court to that. A motion was made by Cleo Adams and seconded by John Mondy to allow the purchase of the Intoxylizer 5000 and to contract services from Dallas County. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). 8. Review and discuss present sign ordinance and take appropriate action. Russell Wyman, Building Official, advised the Council that compared to Plano this City's wall sign ordinance was definitely more restrictive. Rudy Lopez, owner of Custom Signs By Rudy, spoke against the sign ordinance. The Council stated that Wylie should not be compared to Plano and that Wylie is much smaller city and should have ordinances to that effect. No father action was taken. p. 4 9. Previously discussed 10. Discuss and consider request of Wylie Chamber of Commerce to conduct certain actives incident to annual July Jubilee Celebration, scheduled for weekend of July 15 - 18, and take appropriate action. A motion was made by Reta Allen and seconded by Bobby Jennings to allow activities incident to annual July Jubilee. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). 11. Discuss and consider institution of annexation proceedings for certain tracts which are surrounded by but not within City Limits, and take appropriate action. A motion was made by Ortie Messenger and seconded by Steve Wright to authorize staff to proceed with annexation process. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). STAFF REPORTS Steve Norwood advised the Council that the State had been there that day doing inspections of Public Works Water System and that they received an excellent report. Police Chief Dave Brungardt advised the Council of their Special Crimes Unit. He explained that his officers have volunteered their time for being trained since the City could never afford all the overtime it would take to being trained for this. He said his officers are doing a wonderful job and putting in many extra hours. Chief Brungardt, also, wanted to take the time to advise the Council on the City's position of family violence crimes due to all the publicity of the O.J. Simpson case. He passed around an information sheet on how officers are to handle and respond to domestic violence. Also, he discussed what kinds of proactive programs they are using to inform the community of how to better protect themselves from crime ie. door hangers being tagged on items a bugler may want. Brady Snellgrove said the May financial statements were ready and that all departments appear to be on schedule for year end budget. The only one going over is the Fire Department but that is due to not foreseeing the need for as many volunteers as is on staff. The budget allowed for 15 volunteers and currently there are 45. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None -" p. 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session under 551-074, Government Code to discuss appointments to the following boards: Parks and Recreation Board Zoning Board of Adjustments Construction Code Board Ambulance Advisory Board APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PARKS BOARD Upon reconvening into regular session, a motion was made by Bobby Jennings and seconded by John Mondy to appoint Jerry Hougen to the Parks Board. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS A motion was made by Steve Wright and seconded by Cleo Adams to appoint Emily Hartwig to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD A motion was made by Reta Allen and seconded by Cleo Adams to appoint Brian Chaney to the Construction Code Board. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). A motion was made by Cleo Adams and seconded by Ortie Messenger to also appoint Roger Smith to the Construction Code Board. Motion passed, all in favor (7 votes). APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO AMBULANCE ADVISORY BOARD A motion was made by Steve Wright and seconded by Reta Allen to appoint Kathy Sukkar to the Ambulance Advisory Board. Motion passed, all in favor(7 votes). ADJOURN INTO WORKSESSION With no more appointments to make, Council adjourned into worksession. � / spect e ot(li-Az 14/. 4./I-- Mayor, Jim Swartz Kirsten Fresh Community Development Secretary