08-31-1999 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, August 31, 1999 - 6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex-Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North,Wylie Texas
Call to Order
Mayor Mondy called the City Council Meeting to order, Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. with the
following Councilmembers present: Joel Scott,Reta Allen,Jim Swartz,Merrill Young,J.C. Worley and Chris
Trout.
Staff members present were: Mike Collins, City Manager; Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager; Brady
Snellgrove,Finance Director; Tobin Maples,Planning Director and Barbara Salinas,City Secretary.
Invocation
Councilman Scott was asked to give the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Trout was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations & Proclamations
The Mayor read a Proclamation that proclaimed September 1, 1999 as"Good Neighbor Day"in Wylie, Texas.
Ms. Pam Wells,Wylie Flower Shop accepted.
Citizens Participation
There was no citizens participation.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Approval of Ordinances
1. Consider and act upon approval of an ordinance establishing a "Municipal Court Technology
Fund" and providing for the assessment and collection of a Municipal Court Technology Fee.
Mr. Brady Snellgrove addressed this item. Mr. Snellgrove provided Council with a brief background of the
Municipal Court Technology Fee.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve an ordinance establishing a"Municipal Court Technology Fund"
and providing for the assessment and collection of a Municipal Court Technology Fee. Councilman Worley
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
2. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat/Development Plan for the Lakeside Estates Phase II
addition,proposed by Carter and Burgess,Inc.for G.Development,generally located along the
north side of the railroad at the northeast corner of FM 544 and Springwell Parkway(Marshall
Lane),and being all of a certain 28.770 acre tract out of the Moses Sparks Survey,Abstract No.
849,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.
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Mr. Tobin Maples addressed this item. Mr. Maples provided Council with a brief history of the Preliminary
Plat/Development Plan for the Lakeside Estates Phase II addition as proposed by Carter and Burgess,Inc. Mr.
Maples advised that at the July 6, 1999 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission the Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval of this case.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat/Development Plan for the Lakeside Estates
Phase II addition,proposed by Carter and Burgess,Inc. for G. Development,generally located along the north
side of the railroad at the northeast corner of FM 544 and Springwell Parkway(Marshall Lane),and being all of
a certain 28.770 acre tract out of the Moses Sparks Survey,Abstract No. 849, City of Wylie, Collin County,
Texas. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance annexing all of a 199.22 acres tract of land
situated in the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No.716,and being the second and third tracts
in deed from Amos W. Hood, to Chas. E. Hood, dated November 27, 1940, and recorded in
Volume 33,Page 70 of the Deed Records of Collin County,Texas.
Mr. Tobin Maples addressed Council with regard to Agenda Items 3-8. Mr. Maples stated that two public
hearings were held on August 9 and August 10, 1999 in compliance with state law and that Council would now
consider formal action this evening.
Councilman Trout made a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing all of a 199.22 acres tract of land situated
in the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No. 716,and being the second and third tracts in deed from Amos W.
Hood,to Chas. E. Hood,dated November 27, 1940,and recorded in Volume 33,Page 70 of the Deed Records
of Collin County, Texas. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,
7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance annexing all of a 12.86 Acres of land and being
a tract of land situated in the WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY,ABSTRACT NO. 835, Collin
County,Texas,and being all of that certain tract of land conveyed to Jeffrey L.Whitcraft and
wife,Maria T.Whitcraft as recorded in File No.93-0088426,Deed Records,Collin County,Texas.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing all of a 12.86 Acres of land and being a
tract of land situated in the WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY,ABSTRACT NO. 835, Collin County,Texas, and
being all of that certain tract of land conveyed to Jeffrey L. Whitcraft and wife,Maria T. Whitcraft as recorded
in File No.93-0088426,Deed Records, Collin County,Texas. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion passed,7-0.
5. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance annexing all of a 5.0 Acres of land and being
situated in Collin County,Texas,a part of the Richard D.Newman Survey,Abstract No.660 and
being part of 17.062 acres out of the East portion of a 19.70 acre tract as described in a deed from
J.R.Beck,et ux,to R.S.Williams,dated December 20, 1910,recorded in Volume 166,Page 430
of the Collin County Deed Records,Collin County,Texas.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing all of a 5.0 Acres of land and being
situated in Collin County,Texas,a part of the Richard D.Newman Survey,Abstract No. 660 and being part of
17.062 acres out of the East portion of a 19.70 acre tract as described in a deed from J.R. Beck,et ux,to R.S.
Williams, dated December 20, 1910, recorded in Volume 166, Page 430 of the Collin County Deed Records,
Collin County,Texas. Councilman Swartz seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,7-0.
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6. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance annexing all of 2.911 acres of land situated in
Collin County,Texas,in the I.&G.N.Railroad Company Survey,Abstract No. 1059,and being
a portion of the 5 acre tract conveyed as Tract 2 in the deed from Vantage Properties,Inc.to
Wylie Northeast Water Supply Corporation recorded in Volume 1187, Page 61, of the Collin
County Deed Records,Collin County,Texas.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing all of 2.911 acres of land situated in Collin
County,Texas,in the I.&G.N.Railroad Company Survey,Abstract No. 1059, and being a portion of the 5 acre
tract conveyed as Tract 2 in the deed from Vantage Properties,Inc. to Wylie Northeast Water Supply Corporation
recorded in Volume 1187,Page 61,of the Collin County Deed Records,Collin County,Texas. Councilman Trout
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,7-0.
7. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance annexing all of approximately 237.421 Acres
of land and being all of a tract of land situated in the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No. 716,
and also being out of the L.Marshall Survey,Abstract No.594,Collin County,Texas.
Councilman Swartz made a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing all of approximately 167.059 Acres of
land and being all of a tract of land situated in the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No. 716, and also being
out of the L.Marshall Survey,Abstract No. 594,Collin County,Texas,excluding tracts 136, 137, 147, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153,154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 15, 160, 161 and tract number 177 know as Dove Creek,lots 1-25.
Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,4-3. Councilman Scott,
Councilwoman Allen and Councilman Young voted in opposition.
8. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance annexing approximately 3.823 Acres of land
and being a survey of a tract of land in the W.D. Penny Survey,Abstract 696, Collin County,
Texas,and being part of a certain 25.679 acre tract as described in deed to L.D.Pearce recorded
in Volume 496,Page 268,Deed Records,Collin County,Texas
Councilman Young made a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing approximately 3.823 Acres of land and
being a survey of a tract of land in the W.D. Penny Survey,Abstract 696, Collin County,Texas,and being part
of a certain 25.679 acre tract as described in deed to L.D. Pearce recorded in Volume 496, Page 268, Deed
Records, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed, 7-0.
Public Hearing
9. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 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.
Mr.Brady Snellgrove addressed this item. Mr. Snellgrove provided Council with a brief explanation of the Truth
in Taxation laws of the State of Texas and advised that this evening would allow the public to express their views
on the tax increase. He explained that the Council would be asked to announce the date,time and location of the
second public hearing date; a vote to be taken on the final proposed tax rate at said public hearing.
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The Mayor then opened the public hearing and asked anyone wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition
of the proposed tax increase to come forward and state their name and address and limit their comments to three
minutes. With no response,the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Staff Reports
City Manager, Mike Collins reported that the Local Design committee was unable to meet this week but have
rescheduled a meeting for next week.
Mr. Collins stated that a work session would be scheduled for September 28 to discuss city wide drainage issues
and presentation by the city engineer with regard to Wylie Ranch Estates.
Mr. Collins stated that the Collin County Commissioners would meet on September 1, 1999 to discuss
withholding funds from Libraries that do not meet their recommended Internet access/restrictions policy. He
stated that Mignon Morse,Library Director would be attending.
Finance Director,Mr. Brady Snellgrove reported that the city has advertised for bids and will be getting quotes
for hand held meter readers. He advised that the city's are not Y2K compliant therefore they needed to be
replaced.
The Mayor announced a brief recess before convening into Work Session at 6:45 p.m.
Work Session
• Traffic Impacts of S.H. 78/F.M. 544 Reconstruction
• Kirby Street Operation Between Birmingham Street and S.H. 78
City Manager,Mike Collins and Transportation Engineer,Mr. Stanton Forester provided Council with an update
on the construction schedule for the S.H. 78/F.M. 544 reconstruction. Mr. Forester stated that he has met with
TxDOT and reviewed the traffic situation. He stated that the project will take approximately 18 months for
completion,with actual construction between 60-90 days but could be up to 120.
There was some discussion regarding the Kirby Street operation with regard to the impact of the future bond
project construction. Mr.Collins explained that currently the street is one way to help with the traffic flow during
the Ballard Street Construction. Mr. Collins stated that he has visited and received input from Mr. Mike Belt,
owner of Video Hits and the Hartman School Administration. Mr. Collins stated that there is some opposition
to keeping Kirby one way and both the City Manager's office and the Public Works office have received phone
calls from individuals expressing their concerns. There was also some concern regarding the gate erected by
Lakeside Village Apartments and public safety issues for emergency vehicles.
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Adjournment.
With no further business to come before Council,the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Jo ondy,Mayor
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