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10-09-2001 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES Wylie City Council Tuesday, October 9, 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; Chris Hoisted, City Engineer;Fire Chief Shan English;and Barbara Salinas, City Secretary. Councilman Eric Hogue provided the Invocation and Councilman Scott was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor read the Proclamation declaring Wednesday, October 9, 2001 as Student Government Day. Wylie High School Council representatives were present to accept the proclamation and to observe the Council meeting as part of the Student Government Day activities. The Mayor and the Fire Chief, Shan English were present to administer the Oath of Office to the new firefighters and newly promoted Lieutenants. A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 25,2001 REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2001 regular meeting. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. 1. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A FINAL PLAT FOR THE KIRBY 78 ADDITION, BEING ALL OF A CERTAIN 2.4717 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GREENWAY-78, L.P. BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 4886,PAGE 4459 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GREENWAY-78, L.P. BY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2001-0102217 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING SITUATED IN THE E.C. DAVIDSON SURVEY,ABSTRACT No. 267,CITY OF WYLIE,COLLIN COUNTY,TEXAS. Ms. Mindy Manson, Assistant City Manager provided Council with a brief background on the Final Plat. She stated that the plat will create a single lot of 2.4717 acres to accommodate a free standing retail use (CVS Pharmacy) and incorporates recently abandoned railroad corridor and future improvement of the FM544/SH78 intersection. The Preliminary Plat for this property was approved by the City Council on June 26, 2001 and the Site Plan was approved by the Commission on July 3, 2001. Both the Commission and Staff are recommending approval. Minutes of October 9,2001 Wylie City Council Page 1 Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the Final Plat for the Kirby 78 Addition, being all of a certain 2.4717 acre tract of land, being a portion of the property conveyed to Greenway-78, L.P. by deed recorded in Volume 4886, Page 4459 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas, and being the property conveyed to Greenway-78, L.P. by deed recorded as Document no. 2001-0102217 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas, being situated in the E.C. Davidson Survey, Abstract No. 267, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. 2. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE FIRST STREET AND GRAHAM COURT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO TRI-CON SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF$209,911.00. Mr. Chris Holsted, City Engineer was present to provide Council with a brief history of the project. Mr. Holsted stated that the improvements were included in the 1999 Bond. First Street improvements include construction of a concrete lined drainage channel to Second St. Graham project includes grading work along the north side as well as inlets and storm sewer piping crossing Graham Court. Mr. Hoisted stated that staff is recommending award of contract to Tri-Con Services to provide all equipment, labor and materials for the construction of the First Street and Graham Court drainage improvements. Councilman Hogue made a motion to approve the award a contract for the First Street and Graham Court Drainage Improvements to Tri-Con Services in the amount of$209,911.00. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,7-0. 3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 2001-7(R) APPROVING A RESOLUTION TO NOMINATE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT. The Mayor explained that at the September 25, 2001 regular meeting, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2001-07 nominating Mr. Raymond Cooper. The Council has since been advised that Mr. Cooper has declined the nomination. He advised the Council that they may submit another nomination before the October 15,2001 deadline,with approval of the proposed Resolution. Councilwoman Reta Allen made a motion to amend Resolution No. 2001-07(R) approving a Resolution to nominate Mr. Harry Tibbals as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District. Councilman Scott seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0. Mr.Phil Johnson,702 Jacksonville,Wylie,Texas Mr. Johnson was present to offer information and ask for the Council's support of locating a WMCA facilities in the Community. The Council was invited to attend a presentation to be held on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. An information packet was provided to each Council member with a letter asking for Council's support. Mr.John Mossier,2445 Lavon Parkway,St.Paul,Texas Mr. Mossier was present as a representative of the WYSA, Wylie Youth Soccer Association and to voice his concerns regarding the conditions of the soccer fields and asked for a work session to address specific issues and work with the city toward a resolution. Mr. Anthony Johnson, City Manager, stated that a meeting had been previously scheduled with members of the Wylie Sports Association for 8:00 p.m. this evening and that the WYSA representatives were welcome to attend. At 6:38 p.m.,the Mayor called for a five-minute recess before adjourning into the scheduled Work Session Minutes of October 9,2001 Wylie City Council Page 2 OR SESSION::; Update on the Park Blvd Alignment. Mr. Chris Hoisted, City Engineer provided Council with a brief update on the proposed alignment of Park Blvd. Mr. Hoisted provided a map detailing the alignment beginning east of McCreary. He stated that some of the property maybe within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of St. Paul and some maybe Collin County. Mr. Hoisted stated that the next step would involve a Public Hearing with both cities and the county and suggested a resolution or ordinance setting the specific alignment within our city limits. With no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Joh, 'i r dy,Mayor ATTEST: Barb.ra A Salin s it Secretary t'Y Minutes of October 9,2001 Wylie City Council Page 3