04-24-2000 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Joint Meeting
Wylie City Council &
Wylie Independent School Board of Trustees
Monday, April 24, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
WISD Administration Building-Board Room
951 S.Ballard Avenue
Wylie,Texas
Call to Order
Mayor Mondy called the Wylie City Council/WISD Board Joint Meeting to order,Monday,April 24,2000 at
7:00 p.m.with the following Councilmembers present: Joel Scott,J.C. Worley, Merrill Young and Chris Trout.
Councilwoman Allen was absent and Place 3 vacant.
Staff members present were: Mindy Manson,Interim City Manager;Brady Snellgrove,Finance Director; Mignon
Morse,Library Director and Barbara Salinas,City Secretary.
Mr.John Simmons,President of the Wylie Independent School Board of Trustees called the WISD Board/Wylie
City Council Joint Work Session to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following WISD Board Members present: Henry
Garland,Ralph James,Mike Whitcomb,Baron Cook, Susan Shuler,and Sue Nicklas.
Staff members present were: Dr. H. John Fuller, Superintendent; Betty Stephens, Community Relations and
members of the WISD Technology staff.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Henry Garland was asked to give the invocation and Dr. Fuller was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
Representatives from Innovative Interactions,Inc,Mr. Dan Foshee and Mr. Chris Jones were present to provide
a detailed presentation on the goals and visions of the Wylie Community Network(WCN). Mr. Foshee and Mr.
Jones presented structure and management strategies for implementation,budgetary concerns and a time line for
estimated completion. It was explained that the purpose of the WCN is to provide education and services to the
community as well as others,with the support of an internal management team and external consultants.
They provided an overview of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund(TIF) Grant. If the grant is awarded,
the $500,000 is to be used for the implementation of the Community Network. In order to accomplish this, a
$50,000 match is required from the City and School.
Mr. Foshee explained that the WCN would provide a benefit to the Economic Development of the community
and offer training for city and school personnel. The WCN would be accessible from homes, schools, libraries,
and various facilities around the community and was described as a"one stop shop" that would enhance the
community image. Implementation and long term success would involve the support of the city, school and
community business partners. Staffing requirements include personnel for day to day operations. It was noted
that the TIF Grant monies cannot be used for personnel,therefore, staffing would be a budgetary concern.
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There was some concern and discussion regarding the commitment from community businesses and future
donations for implementation and long term support as ongoing costs are anticipated. City concerns are staffing
and initial and ongoing costs. At the present,the City does not have the technical support personnel to operate
a community network,whereas the WISD does. There were also concerns regarding the benefit to the City. It
was explained that one direct benefit would be employee training and that a long term benefit could be that by
offering this type of service in the community,it may make a difference to those looking to relocate as a resident
or business,thereby promoting economic development and growth.
School Board members questioned the possibilities of extending the Network for video conference and student
usage as well as a means to archive meetings. According to Mr. Forshee,these are all possibilities. Mr. Foshee
reminded those present that at this time what was presented as only a 'snap shot' of the project status and that
the actual development is still pending.
Action Items
A. Consider and act upon approval by the Wylie City Council to authorize the Acting City Manager
to enter into a Collaborative Agreement required by Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
(TIF)and authorize a match with local funds.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into a
Collaborative Agreement required by Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund(TIF) and authorize a match with
local funds in the amount of$25,000. Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed, 5-0. Councilwoman Allen absent and Place three vacant.
B. Consider and act upon approval by the Wylie Independent School District to authorize a match
to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund(TIF) Grant with local funds.
Wylie Independent School Board Trustee,Henry Garland made a motion to approve and authorize a match to the
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund(TIF)Grant with local funds. Wylie Independent School Board Trustee
Susan Shuler seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
Adjourn - 8 30 p.m.
With no further business to come before the Wylie City Council and the Wylie Independent School Board of
Trustees,the meeting was adjourned.
The Council then relocated to the Smith Public Library for a Joint Meeting with the Library Advisory Board.
/ J ondy,Mayor
Attest:
arb a A. Sali s ity ecretary
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