09-16-1998 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Special Called Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex-Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North-Wylie,Texas 75098
Call to Order
Mayor Mondy called the City Council Meeting to order, September 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. with the following
Councilmembers present: Joel Scott,Reta Allen,Lavern Ramsey,Merrill Young,and Chris Trout. Mayor Pro
Tern Worley was absent.
Staff members present were:Mike Collins,City Manager,Mindy Manson,Assistant to the City Manager; Brady
Snellgrove,Finance Director; Tobin Maples,Planning Director and Barbara Salinas, City Secretary.
Invocation
Councilman Scott was asked to lead the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Young was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamation
Mayor Mondy acknowledged the Proclamation declaring the Week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week
in Wylie,Texas.
Consent Agenda
Councilman Ramsey made a motion to approve Items A,B,and C of the Consent Agenda. Councilwoman Allen
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,6-0.
A. Approval of the Minutes from the Special Called Meetings of August 4 and August 27
and the Regular Meetings of August 11 and August 25, 1998.
B. Consider and Act Upon a Final Plat for the Heatherwood Estates Addition, Proposed
by Charles and Tracy Lester, Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of
Heatherwood Drive and Lanwood Drive,and Being All a Certain 7.345 Acre Tract Out
of the Francisco De La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County,
Texas.
C. Consider and Act Upon a Final Plat for the Park Road Elementary School Addition,
Proposed by Glenn Engineering Corporation for the Wylie Independent School
District, Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of FM 1378 and McMillen Road
and Being All of a Certain 10.799 Acre Tract and All of a Certain .574 Acre Tract Out
of the Charles Atterbury Survey,Abstract No. 22, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
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Items for Individual Consideration
1. Consider and Act Upon the Award of Contract for the City of Wylie Bank
Depository.
Mr.Brady Snellgrove,Finance Director addressed this item. Mr. Snellgrove gave a brief explanation of the bid
process and the submissions of both Provident Bank and American National Bank. Mr. Snellgrove stated that
staff recommendation was to accept the two-year contract with American National Bank.
Councilman Young made a motion to award the two-year contract for the City of Wylie Bank Depository to
American National Bank. Councilman Ramsey seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,
6-0.
2. Consider and Act Upon Approval of a Final Plat for Phase V of the Newport
Harbor Addition, Proposed by Carter & Burgess, Inc. for Centex Homes,
Generally Located Along the East Side of FM 1378 Just South of Anchor Drive
and Being All of a Certain 26.753 Acre Tract Out of the James McUlmurry
Survey, Abstract No. 629, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
Mr.Tobin Maples,Planning Director,addressed this item. Mr. Maples gave Council a brief history of this Item
explaining that the final plat under consideration is for Phase V of the Newport Harbor Addition. Mr. Maples
stated that the applicant is platting 26.753 acres in order to develop the property with 110 single family
residential lots. The property is currently vacant,unplatted, and zoned for SF-3 (Single Family Residential)uses.
Mr. Maples advised Council that Staff has reviewed the proposed plat for Phase V of the Newport Harbor
Addition and found it to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent ordinances of the
City of Wylie except for notarized block length. Mr.Maples explained that Section 5.02 D(2)of the Subdivision
Regulations states that the block length in residential areas shall not exceed 1,200 feet and that the applicant is
requesting a variance to this requirement as the length being proposed for Block 3 is 1,500 feet. Mr. Maples
stated that the variance being proposed is consistent with the preliminary plat approved for this development. Mr.
Maples was then available for questions from Council.
Council had questions regarding the lot value and total number of homes in the Newport Harbor Subdivision. Mr.
Collins advised Council that staff would research the lot value and provide to Council. Mr. Maples stated that
Phase V contained 110 lots,for a total of 380 in the Newport Harbor addition.
Councilman Trout made a motion to approval the Final Plat for Phase V of the Newport Harbor Addition,
Proposed by Carter&Burgess,Inc. for Centex Homes,Generally Located Along the East Side of FM 1378 Just
South of Anchor Drive and Being All of a Certain 26.753 Acre Tract Out of the James McUlmurry Survey,
Abstract No. 629,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas. Councilman Scott seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 5-1. Councilman Ramsey opposed.
3. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1998-99 and
Provide Taxpayers an Opportunity to Express their Views on the Tax Increase. At
the End of the Hearing, the City Council Must Set and Announce the Date, Time
and Place of the Meeting at Which it Will Vote on the Final Proposed Tax Rate.
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Item 3-continued
Public Hearing-Tax Rate
The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing asking that anyone who wished to speak in favor of the proposed
tax rate to come forward stating their name and address for the record and limit their remarks to five minutes.
With no response,the Mayor then asked that anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the proposed tax
rate to come forward stating their name and address for the record and limit their remarks to five minutes.
With no response,the Mayor Pro Tem then closed the Public Hearing.
Mr.Brady Snellgrove,Finance Director addressed this item. Mr. Snellgrove stated Council would be asked
to Consider and Act Upon Adoption of an Ordinance Fixing the Tax Rate/Levy for the Fiscal Year 1998-
1999 Budget. The Tax Rate Proposed is for Sixty-seven and one-half cents ($0.675)per$100 of Assessed
Value. Council set the date,time and place for the vote on the final proposed tax rate. The vote will be held
on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex.
Staff Reports
Mr. Collins reported to Council regarding the imposed watering restrictions. Mr. Collins stated that staff is
still conducting research as to the effects of the restrictions and will have more information for Council before
determining how much longer the restrictions will continue.
There was some related discussion regarding the excess payment to the North Texas Municipal Water District
for water consumption. Mr. Collins explained the purchasing procedure and more specifically those
communities who use under the maximum projected water usage. Mr. Collins stated that water purchases are
based on a calendar year. Mr. Collins suggested that if Council wishes, a worksession could be held on
October 13 for discussion on recommended method to finance the new treatment plant.
Mr. Snellgrove reported that year end revenues will be provided to Council this week. He reported that the
general and utility fund were looking much better than originally predicted. The Mayor asked if staff had
determined the property value of the unincorporated areas or `donut holes'. Mr. Snellgrove stated that staff
had not.
Ms. Manson reported to Council that at their last meeting the Park Board held discussions regarding their
course of action, after learning they did not receive the Parks and Wildlife Grant. Ms. Manson advised
Council that if they wish to continue to submit a grant application,they must update the Park Master Plan
in accordance with State requirements that it is updated every two-years. Ms. Manson stated that they may
re apply in January of 1999,and learn of the results in August of 1999. Ms. Manson gave a brief explanation
of the process,and our point total.
Mr. Collins advised Council that asbestos had been detected in the city structure on Jackson and Oak, and that
a third party would be required to monitor at a cost of$6,000. The Mayor recommended that we proceeds
as necessary toward demolition of the structure.
Citizen Participation
Kenna Johnson ,503 Rustic Place
Ms.Johnson asked for assistance from Council in locating a structure suitable for a"Scout House"that would
allow scout groups to hold their meetings. Ms. Johnson is concerned that their currently are not facilities for
scouts to hold their meetings.
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Citizen Participation -continued
Kenna Johnson
Ms.Johnson also asked what steps are being considered to notify the public of the Public Hearings planned
for the Comprehensive Plan Update. She stated that the community needs to be informed as to the need for
their input. Ms.Johnson volunteered her assistance in communicating the need for community involvement.
Adjournment.
The posted Executive Session was not held and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
o n Mondy, Mayor
Attest:
ra A. Salinas, City Secretary SEAL
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