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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. Wylie City Council Minutes November 9, 1999 Page 1 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). Wylie City Council Minutes November 9, 1999 Page 2 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. Wylie City Council Minutes November 9, 1999 Page 3 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. Wylie City Council Minutes November 9, 1999 Page 4 Adjournment. John M ,Mayor Attest: 1 Kr 'Barbara A. Salinas,City S tary i��.- 1 �i rPrf, . Wylie City Council Minutes November 9, 1999 Page 5