07-25-2000 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, July 25, 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: Anthony Johnson, City Manager; Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager; Brady Snellgrove,
Finance Director and Barbara Salinas,City Secretary.
Councilman Hogue was asked to give the Invocation and Councilman Trout was asked to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mr. Sam Satterwhite,Representing the Wylie Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Satterwhite expressed his appreciation to the Council and staff who assisted with the Ranch Rodeo. He also
presented a copy of the new Chamber Directory that was recently distributed to all households in Wylie.
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A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 11, 2000 and the April
24, 2000 Joint Meetings with the Wylie Independent School District Board of
Trustees and Library Advisory Board; Special Called Meeting of May 11, 2000
and the June 6 Canvass of Election Returns.
Councilman Hogue made a motion to the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 11, 2000 and the April 24,
2000 Joint Meetings with the Wylie Independent School District Board of Trustees and Library Advisory Board;
Special Called Meeting of May 11, 2000 and the June 6 Canvass of Election Returns. Councilwoman Allen
seconded the motion. . A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider and act upon a request from Allen Funeral
Home for approval of a zone change from SF-3 (Single Family) to B-1 (Business),
generally located south of Masters Avenue and Fifth Street and being all of a
certain 0.627 acre tract out of the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688
and also being all of Lots 16 & 17, Block 28 of the Railroad Addition, City of
Wylie, Collin County, Texas. (Item Tabled at the 7/11/00 Regular Meeting)
Councilwoman Allen abstained from any discussion and vote on Item No. 4 and completed the proper affidavit for
Conflict of Interest.
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Councilman Scott made a motion to remove Item 1 from the table. The Mayor then opened the public hearing
asking that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of the zone change to please come forward,
stating their name and address for the record and limiting their comments to three (3) minutes. With no response,
the Mayor then closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Scott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2000-10 amending the zoning ordinance to include a
zone change from SF-3 (Single Family) to B-1 (Business), generally located south of Masters Avenue and Fifth
Street and being all of a certain 0.627 acre tract out of the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688 and also
being all of Lots 16 & 17, Block 28 of the Railroad Addition, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman
Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0. Councilwoman Allen abstained.
2. Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon the adoption of an Ordinance
establishing new residential zoning district regulations.
The Mayor opened the public hearing asking that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of the zone
change to please come forward, stating their name and address for the record and limiting their comments to three
(3)minutes. With no response,the Mayor then closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Worley made a motion to move into Work Session on Item No. 2 before Council consideration and
action. Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon award of a contract for construction of an asphalt walking
path and sidewalks at Community Park.
Councilman Young asked if this contractor was the original contractor who completed the initial concrete work.
Ms. Manson stated that this was not the original contractor.
Councilman Young made a motion to award the contract to Tri-Con Services, Inc for the construction of an
asphalt walking path and sidewalks at Community Park. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon the proposed extension of a contract with Browning-Ferris,
Inc., for collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable commodities.
Mr. Johnson stated that they were presenting the extension of the contract with Browning-Ferris, Inc., for
collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables after the July 11 Work Session that resulted in additional
services (brush/bulk pick up) that the citizens have requested. Mr. Johnson explained that the additional once a
month pick up services will result in a .22 increase. He also added that over the next four years, BFI does have
the option to increase rates based on the Consumer Price Index (2.7% this year) with a cap of 5%. Staff is
recommending extension of the contract with BFI.
There was some discussion with regard to the 6' X 6' X 3' restrictions for bulk pick up. Mr. Don Smith,
Operations Manager, came forward to address Council's concerns. Mr. Smith stated that their concerns are not so
much the area,but the weight and that they will be flexible with items. Mr. Smith stated that this is not a common
problem,however,if it becomes the demand becomes excessive they will work with staff on a solution. Mr. Smith
stated that there are typically 2-3 men per truck for brush/bulk pick up.
The Mayor instructed staff to use resources such as water bill notations and the citizens newsletter to inform the
public of the new changes. Mr. Johnson stated that the changes will go into effect in September with billing in
October.
Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the extension of a contract with Browning-Ferris, Inc., for
collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable commodities. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
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The Mayor then adjourned into Work Session for discussion on Item No. 2
Establishment of New Residential Zoning District Regulations.
Mr. Ray Stanland and associate, Ms. Janet Tharpe were both present to provide details on the changes to
the Residential Zoning District Regulations. Mr. Stanlan stated that the intent of the recommended
changes was to set the standards for future development.
After considerable discussion Council recommended the following amendments to the Residential
Zoning District as presented by Mr. Stanland:
• With regard to the Proposed Residential Districts Minimum Dwelling Size:
Recommended Amendments
Agriculture 2,800 sq ft same
SF-lA 2,800 sq ft 2,600 sq ft
SF-30 2,600 sq ft 2,400 sq ft
SF-20 2,500 sq ft 2,100 sq ft
SF-10 2,200 sq ft 1,900 sq ft
SF-8.5 2,000 sq ft 1,700 sq ft
TH 1,500 sq ft same
• Clean up charts to reflect notation from"2 acres"to"1 acre"
• Take Kennel out of one acre districts(listed in two places—inside&outside Kennels)
• Change shingles by weight to require heavy weight shingles in the base standards.
With no further discussion, the Mayor then reconvened into Regular Session.
Council had moved to hold Item 2 for consideration and action until after the work session.
2. Hold a public hearing and consider and act upon the adoption of an Ordinance
establishing new residential zoning district regulations
The Public Hearing was held earlier in Regular Session, with no response. Councilman Worley then
made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2000-11 establishing new residential zoning
district regulations with the amendments as a result of the Work Session. Councilman Hogue seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.
The Mayor then adjourned into Work Session.
FY2000-20001 Budget
Mr. Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director, made a brief presentation to Council with regard to the
FY2000-2001 Budget. Mr. Snellgrove stated that the Property District Calculations were in showing a
1.5% increase. Mr. Snellgrove explained how Truth in Taxation would effect this increase and the need
to issue additional debt.
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Mr. Snellgrove detailed an overhead display of the General Fund Statement of Revenue and
Expenditures; General Obligation Debt Services Fund and specifically the Community Park Special
Revenue Fund. Mr. Snellgrove stated that staff is recommending to eliminate this fund as the revenue
received from the user fees does not cover expenses, and with the addition of Founders Park, the same
situation of escalating costs will be created and the deficit will continue to grow. Mr. Snellgrove stated
that there will be no noticeable difference, only the elimination of the fund.
With no further discussion or comments on the FY2000-2001 Budget, the Mayor then adjourned into
Executive Session in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code,Vernon's Texas Code Annotated
(Open Meeting Act), Section 551.072 Real Estate (200 Block of North Jackson Street) to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
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There was no action taken as a result of the Executive Session.
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