05-23-2000 (City Council) Minutes M INUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, May 23, 2000
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North
Council Present: Mayor John Mondy, Councilman Joel Scott, Councilwoman Reta Allen, Councilman Eric Hogue,
Councilman Merrill Young, Councilman J.C. Worley and Councilman Chris Trout.
Staff Present: Mindy Manson, Interim City Manager; Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director; Chris Hoisted, City
Engineer; Stanton Forester, Transportation Engineer; Mike Sferra, Public Works Superintendent; Greg Duerr,
Development Services/Inspections and Barbara Salinas, City Secretary.
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Councilman Hogue was asked to give the invocation and Councilman Trout was asked to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Recognition of WISD Star Students
The Mayor gave public recognition and certificates of achievement to the WISD Star Students for their
demonstration of the Character Trait"Accountability". The following students were present: Jenny Lipe, daughter
of Mike and Kathy Lipe, representing Birmingham Elementary; Tate Taylor, son of Tom and Tessa Tyler,
representing Hartman Elementary; Nichole Young daughter of Merrill and Toni Young, representing Wylie
Intermediate School; and Andrew Brittain, son of Brian and Sharon Brittain. Unable to attend, yet recognized
were Heath Gibson, son of J.D. and Alecia Gibson, representing Akin Elementary; Katy Griggs daughter of Todd
Griggs, representing Dodd Elementary; and Darren Delaney, son of Chris and Danette Delaney, representing
Wylie Intermediate School. Katy Griggs provided staff with a letter of regret and appreciation to the Council for
recognition that the Mayor read in her absence.
The Mayor also recognized that Ms. Nichole Young was recently named as a Disney Millennium Dreamer
sponsored by Walt Disney world and McDonalds. Nichole was recognized for her initiation and participation in
the collection of aluminum cans for the Christian Care Center over the past three years.
Mr.Patrick Barry,5705 Murphy Road.
Mr. Barry expressed his concerns over recent issues he has encountered during the process of relocating his
business to the Wylie area. He is in the process of relocating his business from Garland to Wylie and has been
advised that the Planning and Zoning Comrnission would not support his business at the proposed location as it
effects the current land usage. Mr.Barry asked for Council's support in his endeavors to relocate his business.
Mr.Jeff Hambrice
Mr. Hambrice was concerned regarding an item regarding his business, which was not included on this evening
consent agenda. Ms. Manson advised Mr. Hambrice that the recently approved site plan would not be on
Council's agenda,as it does not require Council's approval.
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A. Approval of the Minutes from the May 9,2000 Regular Meeting.
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Councilman Scott asked that the minutes of May 9, 2000 reflect the following additions. He asked that on page 2,
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM, the minutes reflect that Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion to
nominate Councilman Scott as Mayor Pro Tern. Councilman Scott also asked that specific stipulations be added to
the motion made to approve item No. 4. Said stipulations were regarding drainage issues and follow up
discussions between Centex and Mr. Skip Hynek regarding the extension of sidewalk to Dodd elementary.
With no further additions, Councilwoman Allen made a motion to approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2000 regular
meeting. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed,7-0.
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1. Consider and act upon appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission to
fill two (2) unexpired terms created by vacancies.
Councilman Scott made a motion to appoint Mr. Gary Wiseman to the unexpired term of Mr. Eric
Hogue, said term expiring in July of 2000; and to appoint Mr. William Chapman to the unexpired term
of Mr. Steve Ahrens, said term expiring in July of 2001. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
2. Consider and act upon a final plat for the South Place Estates Phase III Addition,
proposed by R-Delta Engineers, Inc. for Ballpen Venture II, L.P., for the property
generally located at the northeast corner of South Ballard and Cloudcroft Drive,
and being all of a certain 0.2703 acres out of the A. Atterberry Survey, Abstract
No. 23, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.
Ms. Manson addressed this item providing Council with a brief background of the request. She noted that on May
2, 2000 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted favorably to recommend this plat.
Councilman Trout made a motion to approve the final plat for the South Place Estates Phase III Addition,
proposed by R-Delta Engineers. Inc. for Ballpen Venture II, L.P., for the property generally located at the
northeast corner of South Ballard and Cloudcroft Drive, and being all of a certain 0.2703 acres out of the A.
Atterberry Survey, Abstract No. 23, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Worley seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of an ordinance adopting the Standard of Care
for youth programs established by the City of Wylie Parks and Recreation
Department.
Ms. Manson addressed this item asking that Council table until the June 13 regular meeting due to incorrect
posting. She explained that this item was advertised as a Public Hearing and if anyone was present, Council would
hear comments regarding Item No. 3.
There were no participants on this item. Councilman Scott made a motion to table Item No. 3 until the June 13,
2000 regular meeting. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon a Work Order for Hogan Corporation to proceed with
Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update.
Mr. Chris Holsted addressed this item. Mr. Holsted advised Council that the proposed Work Order is for the
completion of an update to the City's Master Water and Sewer Plan and the associated 10-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP). He explained that the existing CIP was last updated in 1997 and since that time a
significant number of projects have been built as a part of recent development.
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CouncilmanTrout made a motion to approve the Work Order for Hogan Corporation to proceed with Water and
Wastewater Impact Fee Update in the amount of$18,500. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
5. Consider and act upon the award of a contract for the Newport Harbor Pump
Station Improvements.
Mr. Chris Hoisted addressed this item. Mr. Hoisted explained that the 1995 Bond identified a 12" water line loop
from the Newport Harbor Subdivision to the Pointe North Subdivision to alleviate the low water pressure
problems during the peak demands. He stated that when this water line project was attempted in 1997, the line
could not be constructed due to the inability to obtain easements and consequently the Newport Harbor pump
station was identified to help alleviate the pressure and water demand problems in the area. Mr. Hoisted stated
that the pump station has been reflected on the City's Water and Sewer Master Plan for several years,with the land
for this pump station deeded to the City in 1986.
Mr. Hoisted explained that the Pump Station improvements include a 500,000-gallon ground storage tank, a 23' x
58' pump building and related piping and electrical improvements. He noted that approximately $132,000 is
eligible for reimbursement from the North Texas Municipal Water District for their improvements in connection to
their transmission main and meter controls. He concluded that this is a 4-6 month project and that they should be
ready to begin within two to three weeks.
Council had questions regarding how the pump station improvements will effect our build out population. Mr.
Hoisted stated that this would be adequate to take the City to build out, specifically within our CCN water system
and this including business as well as homes.
"._ Mr. Hoisted provided a breakdown of the costs as follows. Approximately $225,000 for the tank and foundation;
$110,000 for instrumentation; and the probability of piping is combined into one sum of$415,000. Mr. Hoisted
also mentioned that references on Triple D, Inc., low bidder and recommended for award of construction contract,
have been favorable. The Mayor suggested that we notify the residents of the ground breaking for this project.
Councilman Young made a motion to approve the award of a contract for the Newport Harbor Pump Station
Improvements. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 7-0.
WORIrtr SESS f1Rl' .
Code Enforcement Related Issues&Update
Mr. Mike Sferra, Public Works Superintendent provided Council with a summary of the Summer mowing
program. He stated that they face challenges of limited resources and demands. Solutions suggested were,
mowing and equipment repair as often and quickly as possible,which may require overtime. Mr. Sferra stated that
he and Mr. Snellgrove are looking into subcontracting to get caught up. He stated that they have also advertised
for summer help and received only two applicants. Mr. Sferra also mentioned that they have looked into using low
risk jail inmates who would be monitored by guards, adding that the liability for injury while working within the
City of Wylie would be incurred by the County. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Sferra also look into a Wildflower
Program to reduce summer mowing and enhance the community.
Mr. Greg Duerr, Development Services. Inspections was also present to provide Council with an overview and
update on Code Enforcement Issues. Mr. Duerr provided Council with a summary of the number of complaints
received as they relate to the seasons, with spring and summer receiving the highest number of complaints. He
provided Council with an explanation of the process, specific to high grass and weeds, stating that much of the
notification is required by law,as well as excellent documentation for court, if necessary. Mr. Duerr stated that he
has a 99%compliance rate and no citations written.
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Discussion of the proposed construction of South Ballard alignment
Mr. Chris Hoisted and Mr. Stanton Forester were both present to provided Council with a detailed description of
the project. He also provided a handout that mapped the project. Mr. Holsted described the project as it begins
from Stone Street. There was some discussion and concerns regarding Wylie Intermediate School turning lanes on
Ballard as well as fire safety concerns for truck access on Stoneybrook. Mr. Hoisted explained the depth of the
turn lane for the Intermediate School and suggested corrections to accommodate any fire trucks that would require
access to Stoneybrook.
Mr. Holsted stated that the project order for future road construction as Ballard, Stone and Alanis, with the
construction of Kirby currently underway.
E CECIITIVE ESSII N
The Mayor then announced that they would convene into Executive Session under Section 551.072 deliberation
regarding Real Property to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease. or value of real property.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN MEETIN
No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session.
Jo ondy, Mayor
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