08-08-1995 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
August 8, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the meeting to order with the following Councilmembers
present: Reta Allen, John Mondy, Joel Scott, Steve Wright, J.C. Worley, and Cleo Adams.
No Councilmembers were absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) Minutes of July 11 and July 25, 1995
(2) Ordinance No. 95-18 Prohibiting the theft of recyclable materials from
commercial and residential recycling bins.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, CHAPTER 7 BY ADDING SECTION 10 WHICH
PROHIBITS THE SCAVENGING OF RECYCLABLE ARTERIES FROM
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AD INDUSTRIAL AREAS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS
ORDINANCE AND FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF
Allen questioned staff concerning the number of instances reported for theft of recyclable
materials. City Manager Mike Collins stated that he did not recall any such reports, but the
city would like to take action now to prevent incidents happening in the future. Motion was
made by Scott and seconded by Allen to approve the ordinance. The Mayor read the
ordinance caption. Motion was passed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-24 ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor explained the purpose of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and Collins
outlined provisions of the resolution establishing the committee and its role in the
community. Collins stated that the Meals on Wheels Program was facing serious funding
problems and currently the program had an estimated $500 per month deficit. Collins
further outlined that the committee would have input into the planning and designing phase
of the community center, and would serve as a forum for the entire community to deal with
the senior citizen related issues. Mondy confirmed that the committee would have no
operating budget. Allen requested Nichols to be liaison to the committee. Swartz stated
that a vote to create and appoint members will be taken at a later date. A motion was
made by Adams to approve resolution with amendment to establish City Secretary as staff
liaison to the committee. Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was passed by
unanimous vote.
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THOMAS STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Collins stated that Thomco was the low bidder on the Thomas Street bridge
reconstruction project, with a bid of $22,250.00. The other bidders were:
East Texas $39,466.00
Camino $44,696.00
J& R Cement $47,300.00
Greg MacLean, consulting engineer with Hogan Corporation, explained that the City would
do the demolition and back-fill and replace the paving. The bid contract provided for the
installation of the culverts. He estimated that the project would be complete within two to
three weeks. The alternate route, Pirate Drive, would remain open during reconstruction.
Wright questioned the reason for the major differences in the amounts of the bids
submitted. MacLean stated that the low bidder has recently lost bids on other projects, and
since he had crews sitting idle, he chose to bid just over cost. The motion was made by
Allen to award the bid to Thomco at $22,250, with Scott seconding the motion. The motion
was passed unanimously.
COMMENCEMENT OF COUNTY ROAD 297
Charlie Womack made the following request to Council regarding C.R. 297:
(1) approval of the Corporation to immediately advertise for construction bids by
contractors
(2) approval to negotiate a financial line of credit
(3) request a possible waiver of the impact fees
Womack discussed projected cost of construction for Premier Industrial Park. Mondy noted
that $200,000 from the bond package passed by the County several years ago to help
Wylie develop an industrial tax base.
The motion was made by Mondy, with Allen seconding, to approve authorization to bid and
the negotiation of a financial line of credit. The motion was passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION OF BIDS FOR REGENCY AND COOPER DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Collins stated the need for authorization to advertise for bids on the Regency and
Cooper Drive reconstruction projects. Wright made the motion to authorize the advertising
for bids. Adams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Collins reported that there was a loss of staff in Parks Department due to the
summer help program being depleted of funds. Mondy recommended the use of County
workers. Snellgrove noted that a 5% increase had been expected this budget year but
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although benefits and services to employees would increase, the Texas Municipal League
bid had not increased .
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Roger Smith addressed the Council regarding funding available in the 1995-1996
annual operating budget for a teen center and requested that Council consider allocating
those funds to a teen facility he had begun called Cornerstone Teen Club at 600 N. Hwy
78, Suite 615. He stated that the facility was two weeks away from opening, and requested
access to any teen club funds available in the budget. He invited the Council and staff to
visit the facility.
WORKSESSION
Richard Abernathy, City Attorney, discussed HB-2758 regarding Annexations.
Abernathy also discussed SB-60 regarding Firearms in City Facilities. Collins stated that
Abernathy was present to explain the bills and their potential affect on the City of Wylie but
not to recommend action until a later date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. under 551.074 Government
Code - Personnel Matters to discuss appointment of a City Manager and appointments to
Development Corporation of Wylie, Inc.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER
Upon reconvening into regular meeting at 8:55 p.m., a motion was made by Wright
to appoint Mike Collins as City Manager of the City of Wylie. Adams seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WYLIE, INC.
A motion was made by Mondy to appoint Kevin St. John to the Development
Corporation of Wylie, Inc. The motion was seconded by Adams. The motion passed
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to c' me before Council for consideration, the
meeting adjourned. !
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