10-10-1995 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
October 10, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro-Tem John Mondy called the Wylie City Council October 10,1995 meeting
to order with the following Councilmembers present: Joel Scott, J. C. Worley, Cleo Adams,
and Steve Wright. Mayor Jim Swartz and Councilwoman Reta Allen were absent.
INVITATION
Nell Cardwell invited the City Council Members and City Staff to attend a reception
with Representative Jerry Madden at the Community Center on October 20, 1995. She
stated he will be talking to the Senior Citizens and help deliver meals for the Meals On
Wheels Program.
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 19 AND 26, 1995 MEETINGS
With no discussion, Adams made the motion to approve the minutes. Worley
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
AWARDING OF BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 297 EXTENSION IN PREMIER
BUSINESS PARK
City Manager Mike Collins stated it was the intention of staff to recommend JRJ
Paving, which was the second low bidder. East Texas Construction was the lower bidder.
East Texas Construction sent a letter October 10, 1995 concerning this recommendation.
Collins suggested tabling the item to give East Texas Construction a hearing. Wesly
Maness, 4514 Cole Ave., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas, the attorney representing East Texas
Construction stated he wanted a list of what concerns needed to be addressed as to why
they were not considered and awarded the bid. Wright made the motion to table the item
and appoint Collins to conduct a hearing with East Texas Construction. Adams seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ON THE THOMAS ST. BRIDGE CULVERT
Collins stated work had been completed and has had the final walk through. Worley
made the motion to make the final payment. Scott seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE 95-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 93-17 WHICH AMENDED APPENDIX "A" OF WYLIE'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES (WYLIE'S FEE SCHEDULE); AMENDING SPECIFICALLY,
SECTION 30.02 - WRECKER SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE, SUBSECTION (F)
INCREASING THE FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR DAILY STORAGE; PROVIDING
FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE AND FOR A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
Tommy Anderson with Anderson Wrecker Service stated he needed the rate
increase due to paper work and storage space. Joe Bellows with Bellows Wrecker Service
stated that all the other wrecker services that tow for Collin County are now charging
$15.00. Wright made the motion to approve the ordinance. Worley seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE THE HOGAN CORPORATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY RELOCATIONS
ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 78 AND A WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN ALONG FM 544
FROM WESTGATE TO THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Greg MacLean, consulting Engineer stated that TxDot was now ready for utility
relocation. The utility relocation and water transmission was part of the bond program.
Wright made the motion to give the city manager the authorization to authorize The Hogan
Corporation to advertise for bids. Scott seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
Collins stated the Police Chief position had been narrowed to 8 finalist. Brady
Snellgrove, Finance Director, stated that Municipal Court had moved into the Utility Billing
Area. MacLean, consulting Engineer, stated that The Hogan Corporation had put together
a Capital Improvement Binder for the quick reference of the council and city staff.
PRESENTATION
Teresa Biddick, gave a description of what Rails to Trails means and how the county
is involved. Interested parties takes and preserves old rail lines and turns them into trails.
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WORKSESSION
Collins gave a brief description of the RFP for the current ambulance contract.
Shan English, Fire Chief gave a review of the new plan.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, th eeting was adjourned.
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Susan r 'fuler, City Secretary
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