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08-22-2000 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES Wylie City Council Tuesday, August 22, 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, Mignon Morse, Library Director; Stanton Forester, Transportation Engineer; Sam Satterwhite, Executive Director of the Wylie Economic Development,and Barbara Salinas, City Secretary. Councilman Hogue provided the Invocation and Councilman Scott was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentation of the FY2000-2001 Wylie Economic Development Corporation Budget by Mr. Sam Satterwhite,Executive Director of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Sam Satterwhite was present to provide Council with a brief overview of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) FY2000-2001 Budget as approved by the WEDC at their regular meeting of July 31, 2000. Mr. Satterwhite provided Budget Detail, beginning with the projected sales tax revenues, based on past two-year history of sales tax revenues. The WEDC is proposing a 5% increase for sales tax receipts for $420,000 adding that additional revenues are money market interest and revenue generated from the lease of 404 South Highway 78 to Atrium Companies, Inc.,Extruders Division. Mr. Satterwhite provided information to Council with regard to the Incentives line item, stating that specific funds had been set aside for Real Estate Participation. He also noted that with near completion of both the 544 Industrial Park and Premier Business Park, the WEDC must plan for the purchase of additional property and has budgeted $250,000. Mr. Satterwhite concluded by stating that the transportation projects that are underway within Wylie contribute to the growth and increase our accessibility thereby increasing the economic development activity in our community for the next 3 to 7 years. P__TWWBB ' <==>>> >s>`-i::M `< >>< <====> > == ><€ `> >:<:»> > <<<>:==»»€f<<< ><> < > <»>< There was no participation. A. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 8,2000. B. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for the City of Wylie Newport Harbor Pump Station, proposed by Jackson and Associates, for the property generally located north of the Newport Harbor Phase I subdivision, north of Anchor Drive and east of FM1378, and being all of a certain 1.1692 acre tract situated in the Moses Sparks Survey, Abstract No.849, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. C. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for the Williams Addition, proposed by Jackson and Associates for the Williams Addition,for the property generally located along the north side of FM544, east of McCreary Road, and being all of a certain 4.085 acre tract situated in the Moses Sparks Survey, Abstract No. 849, City of Wylie, Collin County,Texas. Minutes of August 22, 2000 Wylie City Council Page 1 Councilman Scott made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A,B,and C. Councilwoman Allen seconded the Motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. The Mayor then moved to Items 8 and 9 on the Agenda. 8. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of 2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds,Series 2000 dated August 15,2000 and all other matters related thereto. Mr. David Medenich, First Southwest, was present to address both Items 8 and 9. Mr. Medenich provided information to Council with regarding the bond sale that took place this morning. He stated that Moody's has upgraded our Revenue Bond rating to a Baal and assigned a Baal rating to our General Obligations bonds. Standard and Poor's assigned an A- to our General Obligation Bonds and a BBB+ to our Revenue Bonds. Mr. Medenich referred Council to the bond documents furnished by First Southwest that detailed the Rating, Opinion and Summary for both Moody's and Standard&Poors. Mr.Medenich concluded by stating that this was the first time all bids were submitted electronically. Mr. Medenich recommended that council award the bid to SAMCO Capital Market for the issuance of 2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. SAMCO was the low bidder at 5.422833%. Councilman Trout made a motion to award the bid to SAMCO and approve Ordinance No. 2000-15 authorizing the issuance of 2,000,000 General Obligations Bonds, Series 2000 dated August 15, 2000 and all other matters related thereto. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 9. Consider and act upon approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of 1,720,000 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 dated August 15, 2000 and all other matters related thereto. Mr. David Medenich again addressed Item No. 9. He stated that bids were received from the same firms for this issuance and recommended award of bid to SAMCO Capital Market for the issuance of 1,720,000 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds. SAMCO was again the low bidder at 5,463700% Councilman Trout made a motion to award the bid to SAMCO and upon approve Ordinance No. 2000-16 authorizing the issuance of 1,720,000 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 dated August 15. 2000 and all other matters related thereto. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. The Mayor then moved to Item No. 1 on the Agenda. 1. Consider and act upon approval of a Resolution suspending the proposed effective date of the proposed rate schedules of TXU Gas Company,authorizing the City to cooperate with other Cities in the Northeast Metro Distribution System to hire legal and consulting services to negotiate with TXU,and notifying TXU of this suspension. Mr. Johnson stated that the intent of the proposed Resolution is to allow the City time to get together with the coalition of cities to investigate the proposed rate increase and hire legal Counsel. The suspension is for a period of 90 days. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. Greg Huckaby,Manager for TXU Electric and Gas was present if Council had any questions. Councilman Trout had concerns regarding the recent rate increase. Mr. Huckaby stated that that increase was on a test period ending in June of 1998 and that this is not tied to the previous increase. Mr. Huckaby stated that this filing for additional revenues justified by a $21.2 million increase in rate base. Mr. Johnson stated that there are issues that the coalition will cover with regard to the benefit to our community and that the information provided this evening is an outline only. He stated that staff will come back with details after they have met with the coalition and legal counsel during the 90-day suspension period. Minutes of August 22, 2000 Wylie City Council Page 2 Mr. Huckaby stated that he would be willing to meet with Council individually to address any concerns and provided Council with business cards. Councilman Trout made a motion to approve Resolution No 2000-17(R) suspending the proposed effective date of the proposed rate schedules of TXU Gas Company, authorizing the City to cooperate with other Cities in the Northeast Metro Distribution System to hire legal and consulting services to negotiate with TXU, and notifying TXU of this suspension. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. 2. Consider and act upon approval of a Resolution urging the United States Senate to approve the Conservation and Reinvestment Act.(CARA). Ms. Manson addressed this item providing a brief explanation of the intent of the proposed Resolution. She stated that the United States House of Representatives approved H.R. 701, CARA, by an overwhelming vote which will provide funds to state and local governments to preserve open spaces, wildlife and historic facilities via the reinvestment of Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas revenues. She stated that if approve, the state of Texas will be allocated over$236 million per year for various preservation programs. Ms. Manson stated that staff is recommending approval of the proposed Resolution urging the United States Senate to approve the Conservation and Reinvestment Act to provide funding to state and local governments to preserve open spaces. wildlife and historic and natural resources for the enjoyment of future generations. There was some discussion on the qualifications for funding,which if approved,will be awarded in 2002. Councilman Young made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2000-18(R) urging the United States Senate to approve the Conservation and Reinvestment Act. (CARA). Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved. 7-0. 3. Consider and act upon an amendment to Ordinance 94-2, Chapter 78, Parks and Recreation, Article VI,Section 78-243,Use of Funds. Ms. Manson addressed this item stating that this is follow up to discussion held during a previous work session, with regard to the Community Park Fund. This fund had been set up by ordinance to receive revenues received from the light fees and athletic field user fees. As reported during the work session, the costs for maintenance have consistently exceeded the revenue received from said fees. Ms. Manson stated that it is staff's recommendation to amend Ordinance No. 94-2, by eliminating in its entirety. Chapter 78-243. She stated that the Parks and Recreation board is also recommending approval of the proposed amendment. Ms. Manson concluded by stating that the amendment will not result in a reduction in the level of maintenance and that the amendment is for the elimination of the Community Park Fund only. Councilman Scott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2000-14, amending Ordinance No. 94-2, Chapter 78, Parks and Recreation, Article VI, Section 78-243, Use of Funds. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 4. Consider and act upon appointing a replacement to the Library Board for an unexpired term ending in July 2001. Councilwoman Allen made a motion to table Item 4 until the next regular meeting of September 12, 2000. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 5. Consider and act upon a policy that will allow the Non-profit organizations that are affiliated with the City of Wylie to generate revenue through various resources. Ms. Mignon Morse, Library Director, addressed this item stating that the intent of the policy is to contract with Amazon to provide a link to their website on the Library's main page and that in return, Amazon would provide the City with a percentage of the funds generated from their sales as a result of the website link. Minutes of August 22, 2000 Wylie City Council Page 3 Ms. Morse stated that she plans to publicize with email notifications, (300 on email list); notification of other library directors and the utilization of the Library Newsletter and the Wylie News. With regard to tracking of revenue,these details have yet to be formalized,but Mr. Snellgrove and the finance department will assist. Councilman Hogue made a motion to approve the policy that will allow the Non-profit organizations that are affiliated with the City of Wylie to generate revenue through various resources. Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. 6. Consider and act upon approval of final payment to Four D Construction in the amount of $22,186.90 for the completion of the replacement of the potable water line and wastewater line in the alley between Third Street and Fourth Street between Butler and Park Street. Mr. Mike Sferra addressed this item. Mr. Sferra stated that staff has inspected all aspects of the project and prepared to accept the project as complete recommending approval of final payment to Four D Construction. Councilman Hogue made a motion to approve the final payment to Four D Construction in the amount of $22,186.90 for the completion of the replacement of the potable water line and wastewater line in the alley between Third Street and Fourth Street between Butler and Park Street. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 7. Consider and act upon authorizing the City Manager to execute and award a contract for professional services to the IT Corporation in the amount of$95,900 for environmental oversight, on-site monitoring and regulatory closure of the unpermitted landfill site located at 800 West Kirby,site of the former City of Wylie Service Center. There was some discussion regarding the scope of the work including process and time frame. It was estimated that the removal of the soil could be a fifteen-day process, however, it was noted that all soil is subject to examination and findings could extend the time frame. Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the authorization of the City Manager to execute and award a contract for professional services to the IT Corporation in the amount of$95,900 for environmental oversight, on- site monitoring and regulatory closure of the unpermitted landfill site located at 800 West Kirby, site of the former City of Wylie Service Center. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. • Update on Community Network Grant Ms. Mignon Morse, Library Director advised Council that the she was notified on August 11, 2000 that we did not receive the Community Network Grant. She stated that those who served on the Committee were notified by email. Councilman Scott offered his appreciation to the Staff for their hard work on the application process. • Update on Landfill Closure Mr. Stanton Forester,Transportation Engineer, stated that the target date for completion has been adjusted from the end of October to mid-October. He stated that it will take approximately 2-3 weeks for completion of the removal and fill process. EXECUTIW S TAN—7 S v.m?. In accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Code Annotated (Open Meeting Law), Section 551. 074 Personnel Matters; Appointment of the Municipal Court Judge, Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Oak Meadows Addition); Section 551.072 Real Estate, Wylie Economic Development Corporation Update. RECfilk1 P(ENE INTL Oli'ENi EET 34t p •t As a result of Executive Session, Councilwoman Allen made a motion to terminate the Municipal Court Judge and to initiate the replacement process. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Minutes of August 22, 2000 Wylie City Council Page 4 With no further business to come before Council,the meeting was adjourned. i ' \ ' John Mond , yor ATTEST: ., °C./A, f - QEAL 11 Bar,ara A as, tary % �N. `` Minutes of August 22, 2000 Wylie City Council Page 5