11-09-1999 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, November 9, 1999 - 7:00 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,November 9, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. with the
following Council members present: Joel Scott, Jim Swartz, Merrill Young, J.C. Worley and Chris Trout.
Councilwoman Allen was absent.
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 & Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Scott was asked to give the invocation&the Students were asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations & Proclamations
Ms.Aimee Nemer,Kidzone Representative made a Presentation on the"Reach for a Star"Star Tree program and
Toy Drive Kick-off by the City Angels formerly known as the Blue Santa Program. After a brief explanation of
the program and its goals with regard to specific projects,the Mayor and Council each took a star from the Star
Tree. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the work that has been done to combine both programs into one
for the benefit of the children of the Wylie Community.
The Mayor invited the Student Mayor to participate by reading the proclamation declaring Wednesday,November
10 as Student Government Day in Wylie, Texas.
Citizens Participation
Mr.Tim Bader, 1809 Spinnacre Way,Wylie,Texas.
Mr.Bader expressed his concerns with regard to his water and sewer usage bill. Mr. Bader compared his recent
bill with those received when he was a resident of Plano,stating Plano's bills were lower. He asked if there was
an alternative to bring the sewer and water ratio down. Mr.Collins stated that this would be evaluated under the
comprehensive plan this fiscal year.
Consent Agenda
Items A and C were removed from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Councilman Worley to approve
Items B&D on the Consent Agenda. Councilman Scott seconded the Motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed, 6-0.
B. Consider and act upon approval of a Holiday Closing Policy for the Smith Public Library.
D. Consider and act upon final acceptance of the construction of parking lot paving improvements
for the Wylie Municipal Service Center,Phase 2,and provide authorization for final payment to
Morrow Construction in the amount of$11,831.40.
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A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meetings of October 12 and October 26, 1999.
Councilman Scott asked that page 4 of the October 24, 1999 minutes clarify who seconded the motion. With this
correction, Councilman Scott made a motion to approve Item A of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Trout
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,6-0.
C. Consider and act upon approval of adding specific language to the Rita and Truett Smith Public
Library Internet Use Policy.
Ms.Mignon Morse addressed this item. Ms.Morse stated that the Collin County Commissioners have requested
that three public/municipal libraries(McKinney,Melissa and Wylie)within the County add specific language to
their respective Internet Use Policies. Ms. Morse stated that the language reads as follows: "Any material that
contains child pornography,obscene or other illegal activities(criminal offense)are prohibited by Texas State
and Federal Law." Ms. Morse explained that if these changes are not adopted,the Commissioner's Court will
withhold county funds ($10,000) from the City's library.
Council discussed additional issues that they would like to see addressed,specifically areas within the use of the
Internet. Council understood that these issues could be addressed after careful evaluation and input from the City
Attorney and that this policy could be amended if necessary.
Councilman Scott made a motion was made to approve the addition of specific language to the Rita and Truett
Smith Public Library Internet Use Policy. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed,6-0.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Public Hearing
1. Hold the first of two Public Hearings to consider annexing all of a certain 4.9455 Acre tract
situated in the John W.Mitchell Survey, Abstract No.589,Collin County,Texas.
Mr.Maples addressed this item providing Council with a brief history of this item including location,intent and
issues with regard to the recent release of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction from Murphy. Mr. Maples explained the
time line for the annexation request.
The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or in
opposition of the annexation request to please come forward,stating their name and address for the record and
limiting their comments to three minutes. With no response,the Mayor then closed the Public Hearing.
Approval of Ordinances
2. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance establishing a cross connection program for the
purpose of protecting its drinking water supply from contamination and/or pollution due to any
cross connections.
Mr.Rick Daddio addressed this item. Mr. Daddio provided a brief background on the necessity to approve this
ordinance. He stated that Backflow Management,Inc.(BMI),a consulting firm,will be offering cross connection
control services, training and educational products for drinking water, back flow and cross connection. Mr.
Daddio stated that approval of this ordinance will ensure compliance with the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission(TNRCC).
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Council had concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. Mr.Collins stated that appropriate city staff would
undergo training to assist them in identifying violators. There was further discussion with regard to cost and
education of the public. The Mayor asked that we provide information to the public that emphasizes the
importance of this program. He cited specifically a case in South Carolina where a violation of the cross
connection program cause serious health problems for the entire community.
Councilman Young made a motion to approve the Ordinance establishing a cross connection program for the
purpose of protecting its drinking water supply from contamination and/or pollution due to any cross connections.
Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,6-0.
3. Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon an ordinance of the City of Wylie,finding that
TXU Lone Star Gas Company's rates within the City should be changed,determining just and
reasonable rates,adopting weather normalization adjustment, rejecting plant and investment
cost of service automatic adjustment clauses,approving an adjustment factor for franchise fees
and state occupation tax, providing for recovery of rate case expenses, preserving regulatory
rights of the City,ordering that this ordinance be served on TXU Lone Star Gas Company and
providing for repeal of conflicting clauses.
Ms. Judy Kinsman,Assistant Finance Director, addressed this item,providing a brief explanation to Council.
She explained that the city is now a part of the Northeast Metro Distribution System as designed by Lone Star
Gas. She stated that this group includes,Wylie,Allen,Fairview,Frisco,Garland,Lavon,McKinney,Murphy,
Parker,Plano,Richardson, Sachse and The Colony. Ms. Klusman provided Council with a time line of events
that brings Council to this action.
Ms. Kinsman stated that legal council, Geoffrey Gay, of Butler, Porter, Gay & Day, Austin,Texas, and the
condulting firm of Navigant were retained by the Steering Commitee to analysis and report on the Company'
application, a copy of said report and recommendations were provided to Council.
Ms.Kinsman explained that residential rates in Wylie will decrease approximatley 0.32%while commerical rates
will increase 8.11%,which equates to a$2,399 annual decrease spread over all Lone Star residential customers
in the City and a $20,928 annual increase spread over all Lone Star commerical customers in the City. Ms.
Klusman explained that this does not effect Lone Star's industrial customers in the City with whome it has
negotiated contracts,including Sanden,Extruders,Holland Hitch and Carlisle Castings. Ms. Klusman concluded
by stating that Lone Star agrees that it will not appeal this case to the Railroad Commission of Texas if the
municipality approves the settlement amount.
The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or oppositon
of the ordinance, to please come forward, stating their name and address for the record and limiting their
comments to three minutes. With no response,the Mayor then closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Young expressed some concerns regarding this item,specifically its relationship to Item 4. After
brief discussion, Councillman Trout made a motion to approve the ordinance of the City of Wylie,finding that
TXU Lone Star Gas Company's rates within the City should be changed,determining just and reasonable rates,
adopting weather normalization adjustment,rejecting plant and investment cost of service automatic adjustment
clauses,approving an adjustment factor for franchise fees and state occupation tax,providing for recovery of rate
case expenses,preserving regulatory rights of the City,ordering that this ordinance be served on TXU Lone Star
Gas Company and providing for repeal of conflicting clauses. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote
was taken and the motion passed,5-1,with Councilman Young voting in opposition.
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Work session
• Discussion Kirby/Stone Alignment
• Discussion on city water revenues
There was some discussion with regard to the State Highway 78 Design as recommended by the Local Design
Committee and approved by Council. Councilman Swartz expressed his concern, along with Councilwoman
Allen's regrding the number of street closures. City Manager Mike Collins and Stanton Foerster agreed to visit
with Councilman Swartz,Councilwoman Allen and any concerned citizens regarding specific street closures.
Mr. Stanton Foerster,Transportation Engineer,provided Council with options and alterntives with regard to the
Kirby/Stone Alignment. He displayed two options with regard to Right of Way on Kirby. He offered either a
20'ROW,all aquired from the North property owners or split the ROW and acquire some from both the North
and South side. The South side is primarily residential, whereas the North side will effect businesses and
Hartman Elementary. It was preferred that the ROW be acquired from the North side thereby having less impact
on the residents,since they will also be dealing with traffic.
Mr. Brady Snellgrove presented Council with a demonstration on water meter reading devices. He stated that
effective Februry 1,TXU will discontinue to provide meter reading services but has offered to train city personnel
in the route structure and location of all meters.
Mr. Snellgrove stated that the City issued a Request for Proposal for a new meter reading system and after
receiving responses from several vendors,recommends the purchase of the Datamatic,Inc; system,for a cost not
to exceed$22,000. Mr. Snellgrove explained that this system would enable staff to audit,create work orders and
date stamp service provided.
Mr. Snellgrove refered to a handout that outlined the funding for a meter replacement program. He stated that
currently,we only bill for 84%of water used and that new meters would provide a more accurate reading and
could increase water rates to customers. He stated that they would like to present in the future a meter
replacement plan. Council had concerns regarding the increase in water rates that could occur with a new meter
system. Mr. Snellgrove stated that they would present to Council a formal plan with regard to financing.
With no further discussion,the Mayor then convened into Regular Session.
4. Consider and act upon a proposal for the purchase and installation of a meter reading system
from Datamatic,Inc. of Richardson,Texas.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the proposal for the purchase and installation of a meter reading
system from Datamatic,Inc.of Richardson,Texas. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed, 6-0.
Executive Session
In accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated(Open Meeting Law).
Section 551.072,Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
Reconvene into Open Meeting
There was no action taken as a result of Executive Session.
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Adjournment.
John M ,Mayor
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