11-16-1999 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, November 16, 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 16, 1999 at 7:20 p.m. with the
following Council members present: Joel Scott, Reta Allen, and Chris Trout. Councilman Young arrived at
approximately 7:30 p.m. Councilman Jim Swartz and Councilman J.C. Worley were absent.
Staff members present were: Mike Collins, City Manager; Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager; Brady
Snellgrove,Finance Director and Barbara Salinas,City Secretary.
Citizens Participation
No one came forward for participation.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATIONi
Public Hearing
1. Hold the second 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.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing, asking that anyone wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition
of the annexation request to come forward,stating their name and address and limiting their comments to three
minutes. With no response,the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Approval of a Resolution
2. Consider and act upon a resolution authorizing intervention in GUD No. 8976,TXU Lone Star
Pipeline's application to the Railroad Commission to increase its city gate rate,and participation
with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star in proceedings before the Railroad
Commission or subsequent appeals,and requiring rate case expense reimbursement of reasonable
costs incurred by the Committee.
There was some discussion among Council with regard to the intent of the Resolution. Councilman Young
expressed his concerns regarding the availability of both gas and electricity to new developments. Mr. Collins
addressed this by stating that there has been some discussion with TXU regarding this issue. Mr. Collins further
stated that the TXU representative stated that they are interested in discussing providing gas service to the
community.
Mr. Snellgrove and Mr.Collins clarified the Resolution by stating that the intent of Council's actions in that the
Resolution is asking for"authorization to intervene"only.
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Councilman Scott made a motion to authorize intervention in GUD No. 8976, TXU Lone Star Pipeline's
application to the Railroad Commission to increase its city gate rate, and participation with the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star in proceedings before the Railroad Commission or subsequent appeals,
and requiring rate case expense reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred by the Committee. Councilman Trout
seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,5-0.
Approval of an Ordinance
3. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance establishing the maximum prima facie speed
limit along SH78 in the City of Wylie.
Mr. Stanton Foerster,Transportation Engineer,addressed this item by providing a brief background of the issue.
Mr.Forester explained that this was necessary as a follow up to a study done by the Texas Department of Public
Safety. There was some discussion regarding the speed variance on State Highway 78.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the Ordinance establishing the maximum prima facie speed limit
along SH78 in the City of Wylie. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed,5-0.
Staff Reports
City Manager,Mike Collins reported on the status of the Presentation to the Texas Department of Transportation
with regard to design. He stated that the outcome of said presentation would be passed along to Council.
Mr. Collins reminded Council of the ceremony planned for the new fire truck at the TML exhibit at the
Convention Center in Dallas. He advised that the City van would be available to transport those interested in
attending and would leave the Complex at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday,November 18.
Ms.Manson,Assistant City Manager, reported that Mr.Robert Diaz has accepted the position as the Community
Center Coordinator.
Adjournment.
With no further business to come before Council,the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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John Mondy, or
Attest:
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