07-27-2010 (City Council) Minutes Wylie City Council
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 —6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Mayor Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Wylie City Council
members present: Mayor Pro Tern Red Byboth, Councilwoman Kathy Spillyards, Councilman
David Goss, Councilman Carter Porter, Councilman Bennie Jones, and Councilman Rick White.
Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager, Jeff Butters; City
Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Planning Director, Renae' 011ie; Building Official, Mike McAnnally; Fire
.•. Chief, Randy Corbin; Public Services Director, Mike Sferra; Finance Director, Linda Bantz;
Library Director, Rachel Orozco; WEDC Executive Director, Sam Satterwhite; City Secretary,
Carole Ehrlich; Public Information Officer, Craig Kelly, and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Firefighter Richard Hollien gave the invocation and Fire Inspector Terry Douglas, Jr. led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their
name and address. Council requests that comments be limited to three(3)minutes. In addition, Council is not
allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
Don Hallum, residing at 301 Rush Creek Drive, Wylie, TX, addressed council requesting
consideration of using the current Rita and Truett Smith Library for a senior center once the
library staff moves to the new Municipal Complex.
City of Wylie Parks and Recreation Board chair Anne Hiney addressed council thanking the
parks and recreation staff for their detailed work and efficient follow up with the board.
CONSENT AGENDA
mob All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
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A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the July 13, 2010 Regular
Meeting of the Wylie City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary)
B. Consider and place on file the City of Wylie Monthly Revenue and Expenditure
Reports as of June 30,2010 (L. Bantz, Director of Finance)
C. Consider and place on file the City of Wylie Quarterly Investment Report for June
30,2010 (L. Bantz, Director of Finance)
D. Consider and place on file, the monthly Revenue and Expense Report for the Wylie
Economic Development Corporation as of June 30,2010 (S. Satterwhite, WEDC)
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman White to approve the
consent agenda as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2010-10 authorizing the issuance of"City of
Wylie, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2010"; specifying the terms and features of said certificates; providing for the
payment of said certificates of obligation by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all
taxable property within the City and a limited pledge of the net revenues derived
from the operation of the City's Waterworks and Sewer System; providing the
terms and features of such certificates and resolving other matters incident and
relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale and delivery of said Certificates,
including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a
Bond Purchase Agreement and the approval and distribution of an Official
Statement pertaining thereto; and providing an effective date. (L. Bantz, Director of
Finance)
Staff/Council Discussion
Finance Director Bantz addressed council stating that the City has negotiated a sale for "City of Wylie,
Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010." The proceeds from the
sale of the Certificates will be used for the purpose of paying Contractual Obligations to be incurred for
construction, renovation, improvement, and equipment of City Hall facilities and professional services
rendered in connection therewith.
Finance Director Bantz introduced Mr. David Medanich representing First Southwest. Mr. Medanich gave
an overview of the bond package. He explained that CITI-Morgan Keegan & Company Inc. had offered
the bonds at an interest rate of 3.6564496% and noted that Moody had given the city a bond rating of Aa3
while Standards and Poor came in slightly lower at A+. Total principal borrowed is$525,000.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman White to approve and
adopt Ordinance No. 2010-10 authorizing the issuance of "City of Wylie, Texas, Combination
Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010" and approving and authorizing the
execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement and
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approving and authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in relation to such
Certificates. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider, and act upon,Ordinance No. 2010-11 authorizing the issuance of"City of
Wylie, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010"; specifying the
terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax
for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding
obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and
execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement and
an Escrow Agreement and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement;
and providing an effective date. (L. Bantz, Director of Finance)
Staff/Council Discussion
Finance Director Bantz addressed council stating that the City has negotiated a sale for City of Wylie,
Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010. The proceeds of this bond sale will be used to
refund a portion of the City's outstanding debt and to pay the costs associated with the issuance of the
bonds.
Mr. David Medanich representing First Southwest gave an overview of the bond package. He explained
that CITI-Morgan Keegan & Company Inc. had offered the bonds at a 3.4268306% interest rate and
noted that Moody had given the city a bond rating of Aa3, while Standards and Poor came in slightly
lower at AAA. Total principal borrowed is $10,160,000. Medanich explained that the re-issuance of debt
would save the city interest expense and extend a longer repayment period.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilwoman Spillyards to approve
and adopt Ordinance No. 2010-11 authorizing the issuance of "City of Wylie, Texas, General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010" and approving and authorizing the execution of a
Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, an Escrow Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement
and approving and authorizing the distribution of an Official Statement in relation to such Bonds.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Consider, and act upon,wording and images to be installed on the twelve Founders
Park Historical Walk Stations. (M. Sferra, Public Services)
Staff Comments
Public Services Director Sferra addressed council stating that the Founders Park project includes funding
for the installation of 12 historic markers that will be placed (six on each side) of the north/south walkway
between the baseball fields and the south plaza. Each of the 12 concrete stations is 3' x 5' and can
contain a maximum of 432 characters composed of 2"font. Also, with minor adjustments to font size and
margins, certain images may be photoengraved into the concrete to convey meaningful moments of
Wylie's history.
Mr. Sferra reviewed the twelve examples of wording for the markers and noted that an additional set was
included in the event council wished to eliminate one. Council discussed the wording for each and
Councilman Porter suggested that the first example referencing alcohol be omitted and the alternate put
in its place. Several other council members concurred.
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Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve the
historic wording and images for the twelve historic markers at Founder's Parks with the ...
exclusion of exhibit#1 referencing alcohol sales in the City of Wylie over the past 125 years and
replacing it with the alternate wording regarding Marshall Lee, the Callaway family, and WISD.
In addition, adding St. Paul, Dump, and Lone Elm to marker #3. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the final verses for the Wylie Municipal
Complex, Site #1 public art monoliths by artist Steve Gillman. (C. Ehrlich, City
Secretary)
Executive Summary
PAAB Liaison Ehrlich addressed council stating that on March 9, 2010 artist Steve Gillman was
commissioned to create seven monoliths to be placed in front of the new Wylie Municipal Complex. Mr.
Gillman chose the seven granite monoliths as a very literal and direct approach to the art, using the
eloquent words of those Wylie residents who evoked a life well-lived. A life intertwined with the history of
Wylie.
Ehrlich explained that "The Town of Wylie" was a series of columns by Beb Fulkerson that ran in the
Wylie News forty years ago. Through this extensive series she explored stories from long-time Wylie
residents. Those recollections included anecdotes about their family's experiences ranging from the early
pioneering days through the time of its writing. Mr. Gillman read through those articles and pulled out
phrases that he felt spoke with both power and poetry about a sense of place and time. He also looked
for lyric and archetypal qualities for the verses so they could be read in progression or chosen individually
for reflection.
Ehrlich reported that a committee of citizens and staff reviewed the many verses suggested by Mr.
Gillman and re-visited "The Town of Wylie" to look for other authentic voices. The final verses presented
tonight are a collaboration of those reviews and speak of a common experience that could be readily felt
by viewers about a time we can never know directly. They are not intended to be "historic statements"
but rather the "voices" of the past that transcend time. She noted that three alternates are also being
presented and can be used in lieu of any of the original recommendations.
Council Discussion
Councilman Goss asked that the verse ("when no one was looking you could slip your arm around her")
for Stone #5 be omitted. He explained that he preferred the third alternate "We grew up on work and it
was good for us." Councilman Porter requested that the punctuation be checked for Stone #2 and #3.
These were not complete sentences and might need some additional punctuation to make that
grammatically proper.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Goss, seconded by Councilwoman Spillyards to approve
the proposed verses to the seven granite monoliths created by artist Steve Gillman with the
following changes: replacing Stone #5 from "When no one was looking, you could slip your arm
around her." to "We grew up on work and it was good for us." and checking the proper
punctuation for Stone #2 and #3 to insure the proper punctuation was used for the partial
sentences. In addition to bring back "mock ups" of the seven etched stones. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION
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• Review and discuss implementation of policies for the new Wylie Recreation
Center and Library.
rim Recreation Superintendent Diaz and Library Director Orozco reviewed the recommended
policies for the new Wylie Recreation Center and Rita and Truett Smith Public Library.
• Discussion regarding the City of Wylie FY 2010/2011 Annual Budget.
• WEDC 2010-2011 Budget Presentation
Staff/Council Discussion
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WEDC Executive DirrY Sem Sattete addressed council and presented the Wylie
Economic Developme Corporation's .propo ed 2010-2011 budget. He reviewed highlights to
line items with the Wye City Council.
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City Manager Manson addressed council stating that she had a few updates to make to the
General Fund and pr i.ased budgetpr a at the July 13, 2010 work session. She reported
the certified values f • ,the �appra1 i\ is ,acts had been received showing a decrease in
property value of 1.2%."Sits #-'•, ,a''positive revenue increase of $600,000 from the
original estimate based on p •+ -.use in property value. She reminded council that at the
last meeting the proposed-budget-Was still showing a negative balance of $210,000.
Compensating for the $210,000 would leave approximately $400,000 of additional funding. She
noted that staff needed direction from council regarding what items they felt needed to be added
back into the proposed budget based on these numbers.
She reviewed with council the utility fund, maintenance and replacement fund and other special
funds proposed for FY 2010-2011. Manson also reported some concerns department directors
had with regard to an extended economic downturn and affects that would have on the
individual departments over the next 5 year period. She noted that items were being postponed
that eventually would need to be completed such as street overlays and other maintenance
programs.
Direction from council was to bring back a proposed budget including no pay reductions for
employees and set aside the old Rita and Truett Smith Library for future use as a Senior Center
with no funding recommended for remodeling and/or supplies/equipment for further
consideration.
The proposed budget will be filed with the City Secretary on August 5, 2010 and will be
available in the City Secretary's office and the library for public viewing. The document will also
be available via the city website.
READING OF ORDINANCE
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter,Article III, Section 13-D.
City Secretary Ehrlich read the captions to Ordinance No.'s 2010-10 and 2010-11 into the
official record.
ADJOURNMENT
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With no further business before the Wylie City Council, a motion was made by Councilman
White, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 7-0.
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