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08-08-2000 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES Wylie City Council Tuesday, August 8, 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 Worley was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no participation. A. Approval of the Minutes from the Work Session held July 18, 2000 and the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2000. Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the minutes from the Work Session held July 18, 2000 and the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2000. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 11`f'RMW:1"r ntIlNa1intlAU #3ERTIO :rs : . O.::::::::: .............._.................._.:. 1. Consider and act upon authorization of a Direct Alarm Monitoring introductory offer. Lt. Mike Davis of the Wylie Police Department addressed this item. Lt. Davis stated that this is an attempt to build a client base by offering a four month free incentive to citizens who take advantage of the Wylie Police Department's Direct Alarm Monitoring Program. This incentive will also be extended to existing customers. Council asked that staff provide them with a list of the alarm installation service providers. Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the authorization of a Direct Alarm Monitoring introductory offer of four months, extending the same to existing customers. Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0, 2. Consider and act upon the adoption of an ordinance granting a franchise for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable commodities. Mr. Johnson addressed this item. Mr. Johnson stated that this is a follow up from the last meeting at which time the Council approved the extension of the BFI contract. Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2000-12, granting a franchise for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable commodities. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Minutes of August 8,2000 Wylie City Council Page 1 3. Consider and act upon the adoption of an ordinance establishing fees for the collection and disposal of solid waste recyclable commodities. Mr. Johnson stated that this item is also follow up to the BFI contract as an amendment to the fee ordinance for the collection and disposal of solid waste recyclable commodities. Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2000-13 establishing fees for the collection and disposal of solid waste recyclable commodities. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. 4. Consider and act upon accepting the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate and Calculation of an Effective Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Ms. Judy Klusman was present to address this item. Ms. Klusman provided a brief explanation of the "Truth in Taxation" law as it applies to our proposed tax rate and outlined the schedule of events leading up to the September 12, 2000 vote on the tax rate. Ms. Klusman stated that if approved, the next required public hearing is scheduled for August 29, 2000. Councilman Worley made a motion to accept the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate and Calculation of an Effective Tax Rate for Fiscal year 2000-2001. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 5. Hold a Public Hearing to consider and act upon approval of a replat of Twin Lakes Addition, generally located along the East side of South Ballard Avenue, South of Alanis Drive and being all of Lot 20 Block D, of a certain 1.663 acres out of the Allen Atterberry Survey,Abstract No. 23,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas. Councilman Worley abstained from any discussion and vote on Item No. 5 and completed the proper affidavit for Conflict of Interest. Ms. Manson addressed this item. Ms. Manson stated that the replat under consideration is for Lot 20 of Block D, of the approved Twin Lakes Phase I subdivision. She stated that the applicant is replatting 1.663 acres in order to provide an access easement to a tract of land to the southeast, which was dedicated to the city as parkland, and develop the property with single family residential uses. Ms. Manson stated that the staff has reviewed the proposed replat and found it to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and other pertinent Ordinances of the City of Wylie. She stated that public comment forms were mailed to all seven property owners within 200' of the original subdivision and that no forms had been returned. The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of the replat 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 Hogue made a motion to approve the replat of Twin Lakes Addition, generally located along the East side of South Ballard Avenue, South of Alanis Drive and being all of Lot 20 Block D, of a certain 1.663 acres out of the Allen Atterberry Survey, Abstract No. 23, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0, Councilman Worley abstained. 6. Consider and act upon authorizing the City Manager to enter into professional service agreements for the revision of the Subdivision Regulations and associated Design Standards in an amount not to exceed$25,000. Mr. Johnson addressed this item. Mr. Johnson stated that these agreements are to assist in bringing Wylie current with issues such as drainage and paving as we face increasing growth. Staff is seeking Council approval in order to move forward with said revisions. Minutes of August 8,2000 Wylie City Council Page 2 @P —. Ms. Manson stated that they are estimating a four month time line and that the two firms will be working together to avoid any conflict with design and development standards. Ms. Manson described the Subdivision Regulations as the administrative process whereas the Design Standards deal with specifics. Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the authorization of the City Manager to enter into professional service agreements for the revision of the Subdivision Regulations and associated Design Standards in an amount not to exceed$25,000. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. The Mayor then convened 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. Mayor Mondy and Councilman Young excused themselves from any deliberation regarding the Executive Session. There was no action taken as a result of the Executive Session. With no further business to come before Council,the meeting was adjourned. 0 _ Jii , uoni ;,Mayor ATTEST: / -- ir . ... - .,...,, arb.ra A Salin. City -ecretary t: Minutes of August 8,2000 Wylie City Council Page 3