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06-12-2001 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES Wylie City Council Tuesday, June 12, 2001 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. Guy Shafer, Metro Church of Garland was present to give the Invocation. Councilman Joel Scott was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor then moved to Item 4 on the Agenda. 4. Consider and act upon appointments to the Ambulance Board, Construction Code Board,Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation to fill any vacancies and for those whose terms expire in July of 2001. Ambulance Board Councilwoman Allen made a motion to reappoint Sharon Trongaard, and appoint Eric Hogue, and Randle Henry to the Ambulance Board for two year terms expiring in July of 2003. Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Construction Code Board Councilman Hogue made a motion to reappoint Frank Spingola and Steve Repasky and appoint Wayne Morman and Mike Phillips each for two year terms ending in July of 2003; and in order to stagger the terms of office, Bradley Heflin and Anthony McElroy to one year terms ending in July of 2002. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Library Board Councilman Trout made a motion to reappoint Dan Hendrix, Shirley Burnett and Kathy Spillyards to two year terms ending in July of 2003 and to fill a vacancy, appoint Pauline Akin to a one year term ending in July of 2003. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. Parks and Recreation Board Councilman Hogue made a motion to reappoint Dan Chesnut and appoint Jules Farmer, Ceca Repasky and Steven Boyd all for two year terms expiring in July of 2003. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Parks and Recreation 4B Board Councilwoman Allen made a motion to reappoint Shirley Burnett, Daniel Chesnut, and Joel Scott and to appoint Eric Hogue all for two year terms ending in July of 2003. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Minutes of June 12,2001 Wylie City Council Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Councilman Trout made a motion to reappoint Tony Snider, Michael George, and William Chapman to the Planning and Zoning Commission for two year terms ending in July of 2003. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board Councilwoman Allen made a motion to reappoint Gary Bowland and Marvin Fuller to the WEDC Board,terms expiring in July of 2004. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. The Mayor then convened into the scheduled Work Session at 6:15 p.m. 'Q1tKSIOV#s - 4 = Discussion of Ambulance Contract. Chief English presented background information on the original ambulance contract with East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service (ETMC-EMS). He stated that the contract originated in 1998 to suit the Southeast Collin County Coalition, which includes the City of Lavon,Lucas,Murphy,Parker, Sachse, St. Paul, and Wylie. Chief English explained that due to the City of Sachse considering withdrawing from the Coalition,it was necessary to renegotiate the contract in order to protect Coalition members and the Coalition as a whole. Chief English explained that the City of Sachse was considering withdrawing from the Coalition in order to begin their own EMS service.He explained that once the City of Sachse approached the Coalition with their proposal,it was decided that it would be mutually beneficial for the Coalition to renegotiate a contract with ETMC-EMS. Chief English stated that after a year of negotiations, the Coalition, including Sachse has agreed on the proposed contract. Chief English stated that the new contract would provide an additional ambulance donated to the Coalition by East Texas Medical Services. He stated that the new contract would use adjusted subsidy numbers based on the 2000 census including Collin County subsidies. Chief English explained that the contract would include a Uniform EMS Ordinance,an new Interlocal Agreement with a default clause for Coalition members as well as ETMC-EMS.He also stated that the contract would allow for five transfers per month. Chief English stated that the City of Wylie's subsidy is$31,650.09 per year the first year and is per capita amounts for the following two years. He stated that East Texas Medical Services pays$14,400.00 rent to the city as well as providing all disposable EMS supplies and medical control for the Fire Department EMS and First Responders which would otherwise cost the city approximately$16,000.00 to contract with an outside source. Chief English stated that the Southeast Collin County EMS Coalition recommended to approve this contract and that all member cities would be taking the contract to Council for approval during the month of June. There was some discussion regarding exploring other options for the City in the future Discussion regarding the requested provision of sewer service to a portion of the proposed Estates of Creekside,located within the City of Parker. Presentation by Mr. Gary DeFrain. Mr. Gary Defrain explained that the Planned Development District zoning has been approved within the City of Wylie for both Creekside Estates and the Estates of Creekside.He explained that a portion of the overall Estates of Creekside subdivision is located in the City of Parker between the two Wylie subdivisions.Mr.Defrain requested that Council consider the provision of sewer service to the portion of the subdivision which falls within the city limits of the City of Parker.He stated that he has a proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Wylie and the City of Parker. Discussion regarding an Interlocal Agreement with St.Paul for Sewer Service. Mr.Baron Cook addressed the Council regarding this issue.Mr. Cook requested that Council give the City Manager the authority to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of St.Paul to provide sewer service to 165 acres. Minutes of June 12,2001 Wylie City Council Page 2 • There was some discussion regarding the background of the preliminary plat approval with the City of St.Paul and the size of the lots. After a brief recess,the Mayor reconvened into Regular Session at 7:07 p.m. CONSENT�IGENDA = = _ A. Approval of the Minutes from the May 22,2001 Regular Meeting. Councilman Hogue made a motion to approve the Minutes from the May 22,2001 Regular Meeting. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. The Mayor asked that the Council consider Item 3 on the Agenda. llEMa ORINDIVIDUAIJ CONSIDERATIONAND AGTIOI == 3. Consider and act upon entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Parker for the provision of sewer services to the proposed Estates at Creekside Subdivision. This item was previously discussed in the scheduled work session. A motion was made by Councilman Scott to deny the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Parker for the provision of sewer services to the proposed Estates at Creekside Subdivision. Councilman Hogue seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion to deny was approved,6-1. Councilman Young voting in opposition. Councilman Hogue was then excused from the remainder of the Regular Meeting. 2. Consider and act upon approval of the implementation of the Master Contract for Paramedic Ambulance Services and the Uniform EMS Ordinance between East Texas Medical Center d/b/a East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service("ETMC-EMS")and the City of Wylie,Texas and other Southeast Collin County Coalition Members including the City of Lavon,Lucas,Murphy,Parker, Sachse, and St. Paul with the initial term of the Agreement effective on the date of final execution as indicated on the contract and ending September 30,2003. This item was previously discussed in the scheduled work session. Councilwoman Allen made a motion to approval of the implementation of the Master Contract for Paramedic Ambulance Services and the Uniform EMS Ordinance between East Texas Medical Center d/b/a East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service ("ETMC-EMS")and the City of Wylie,Texas and other Southeast Collin County Coalition Members including the City of Lavon,Lucas,Murphy,Parker, Sachse,and St.Paul with the initial term of the Agreement effective on the date of final execution as indicated on the contract and ending September 30, 2003,with instruction to staff to begin a review other options. Councilman Scott seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,6-0. Councilman Hogue was previously excused. 5. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for the Shiloh Baptist Church Addition, located at 840 East Brown Street,east of State Highway 78,being all of a certain tract of land situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey,Abstract No.688,City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas. Mr. Claude Thompson addressed this item providing Council with a brief history of the request. A motion was made by Councilman Scott to approve the Final Plat for the Shiloh Baptist Church Addition,located at 840 East Brown Street, east of State Highway 78,being all of a certain tract of land situated in the Francisco de la Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688, City of Wylie, Collin County,Texas. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,6-0. Councilman Hogue was previously excused. 6. Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon approval of a request for a change in zoning from Retail(R)District to Business-1(B-1)District,for a 4.703 acre tract generally located south of State Highway 78 and south of West Kirby Street (FM 544), situated in the E.C. Davidson Survey, Minutes of June 12,2001 Wylie City Council Page 3 Abstract No. 267 and being Lot 1,block 1 of the Wylie Shopping Village No. 1 Addition, City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.(Zoning Case 2001-06) Mr. Claude Thompson addressed this item providing Council with a brief history of the request. The applicant was present to address any concerns of the Council. There was some discussion regarding the number of pumps and access to and from State Highway 78 and traffic concerns. Both the applicant and Mr. Thompson addressed the concerns,stating that public safety concerns were approved during the review process and the realignment of State Highway 78 features are aligned with median cuts that can control access,once complete. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of the zone change request to 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 Scott made a motion to approve the request for a change in zoning from Retail (R) District to Business-1 (B-1)District,for a 4.703 acre tract generally located south of State Highway 78 and south of West Kirby Street(FM 544), situated in the E.C. Davidson Survey,Abstract No. 267 and being Lot 1,block 1 of the Wylie Shopping Village No. 1 Addition, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. (Zoning Case 2001-06). Councilman Young seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0. Councilman Hogue was previously excused. 7. Hold a public hearing to consider and act upon approval of a request for a change in zoning from Agriculture(A)District to Planned Development(PD)District for Church Related Activities,for a 15.00 acre tract generally located at the northwest corner of Country Club Road(FM 1378) and McMillen Road (CR 298), situated in the William Patterson Survey, Abstract No. 716, City of Wylie,Collin County,Texas.(Zoning Case 2001-07) Mr. Claude Thompson addressed this item providing Council with a brief background on the request Representative from the Wylie United Methodist Church were present to address any concerns of the Council. Reverend John Thornton expressed his appreciation for the support they have received from the City staff with regard to their request, and asked for Council's approval of the zone change. There was some discussion regarding the Council's concern that the applicant educated those property owners who voiced opposition with regard to their intent Mr. Thompson responded by stating that concerns were addressed at during the public hearing process. It was explained that the entrance signs would be similar in structure to those used at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of the zone change request to 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 Trout made a motion to approve the request for a change in zoning from Agriculture(A)District to Planned Development(PD)District for Church Related Activities,for a 15.00 acre tract generally located at the northwest corner of Country Club Road (FM 1378) and McMillen Road (CR 298), situated in the William Patterson Survey,Abstract No. 716, City of Wylie, Collin County,Texas. (Zoning Case 2001-07) Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 6-0. Councilman Hogue was previously excused. TABL_ D 1. Consider and act upon the selection of a Consultant for the preparation of the Park Master Plan. Ms.Mindy Manson,Assistant City Manager,addressed this item. She stated that Council had heard presentations from two consulting firms,Wallace,Roberts and Todd and Carter-Burgess, at the Work Session held on May 22, 2001. C izENSYARTIQPATION _ - There was no citizen participation. Minutes of June 12,2001 Wylie City Council Page 4 READING=OF ORDINANCES ` TITLE & CAPTION -APPROVED BY=COUNCIL AS REQIFIREDBY WYIIIE CITY CHARTER,ARTIC'[.E EGT ON 13-D The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ohn Mondy,Mayor ATTEST: 'ara A Salina AriMinutes of June 12,2001 Wylie City Council Page 5