09-26-1995 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 26, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the meeting to order with the following Councilmembers
present: Reta Allen, Cleo Adams, Joel Scott, John Mondy and J. C. Worley. Steve Wright
was absent.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, AUGUST 29 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 1995
Scott made the motion to approve the minutes. Allen seconded the motion. The
motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-29 DECLARING SEPTEMBER 25-30TH AS WYLIE PIRATE
WEEK
Scott made the motion to approve the resolution declaring September 25-30, 1995
as Wylie Pirate Week. Adams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-30 DECLARING OCTOBER 9-14TH AS FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK
Fire Chief Shan English introduced the new mascot for the fire department "Sparky"
the fire dog. Sparky will be used during Fire Prevention Week to educate children on Fire
Safety. English gave Council an overview of the activities planned for the week. Adams
made the motion to approve the resolution declaring October 9-14 as Fire Prevention
Week. Worley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
HEAR PETITIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
Mike Collins, City Manager stated that due to last minute information from the City
Attorney, Richard Abernathy, this item was pulled from the agenda. A meeting with the
City Attorney, City Manager and property owners would be scheduled later in the week.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-31 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO ANNEX SPECIFIC
PROPERTY ALONG THE FM 544 CORRIDOR
Mondy made the motion to approve the resolution calling for a public hearing.
Worley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 1995-1996 OPERATING BUDGET
Collins gave a brief overview of the proposed 1995-1996 Operating Budget. The
Public Hearing was opened and closed with no public response.
ORDINANCE NO. 95-22 OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING RESOURCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Adams made the motion to adopt the budget for FY 1995-1996. Mondy seconded
the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 95-23 FIXING THE TAX RATE AND LEVY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY OF THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, AND FOR THE FURTHER PURPOSE
OF CREATING A SINKING FUND TO RETIRE THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR A LIEN ON ALL REAL
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TO SECURE PAYMENT OF TAXES DUE THEREON;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Collins stated that it was necessary to adopt the budget first before the tax rate can
be adopted which would be necessary to support the budget. Worley made the motion to
approve the tax rate. Adams seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 95-24 GRANTING A FRANCHISE FOR REFUSE COLLECTION,
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE CITY OF WYLIE TO BROWNING-FERRIS
INDUSTRIES; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Collins reminded Council that in May of 1995, Council awarded the contract to BFI.
Council asked that the City Manager's office draft a contract. Brady Snellgrove, Finance
Director, stated the award of this contract will necessitate the adoption of the ordinance.
Mondy suggested that a meeting be set up with BFI to discuss the service being provided.
Scott made the motion to approve the ordinance granting a franchise for refuse collection
to Browning-Ferris Industries. Allen seconded the motion. The motion was passed
unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 95-25 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL AND NON-
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, TRASH, BRUSH AND RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS; AMENDING SECTION 9 OF APPENDIX A TO THE WYLIE CITY CODE;
AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE 93-42 AND FURTHER REPEALING ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Collins stated that since the franchise was granted a rate schedule must be adopted
in the form of an ordinance. Mondy made the motion that the ordinance be approved.
Scott seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Collins stated that there is a problem with the new fire truck. Paul Storey, District
Manager with Freightliner stated that it had been brought to his attention that the wrong
chaise was placed on the City of Wylie truck. He assured Council that he would check on
the details of this problem. Collins stated that Freightliner Corporate is not taking
responsibility but that the Orlando dealer was responsible. Collins and Storey will be in
contact with the dealer to rectify the problem.
Collins stated that Wylie Bilco contacted his office requesting a meeting with him.
Gregg MacLean, consulting Engineer for The Hogan Corporation stated that a pre-
construction meeting would be held for Cooper and Regency Parkway on Monday.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
BART PEDDICORD, 114 DOUGLAS DR. - Concerned about the conditions
surrounding the animal shelter. He stated he was appalled about the high weeds and area
near the shelter.
ADJOURNMENT
As there wavagr further business to come b='ire Council •r consideration, the
meeting adjourn:( ®F ,
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SEA`: - or Jim Sw-rtz
Susan Shuler, CV/4,, tary
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