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12-12-2006 (City Council) Minutes Wylie City Council CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Wylie City Council Tuesday, December 12, 2006 -6:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex- Council Chambers 2000 Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. Mayor John Mondy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Members present were: Mayor Pro Tern Carter Porter, Councilman Earl Newsom, Councilman Merrill Young, Councilman Eric Hogue, and Councilman Red Byboth. Councilman Rick White was absent. Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Finance Director, Larry Williamson; Public Services Director, Mike Sferra; Planning Director, Renae' 011ie; City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Acting Fire Chief, Noe Flores; WEDC Director, Sam Satterwhite; Public Information Officer, Mark Witter, City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich, and various support staff. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth Minister Derrick Blackmon representing the Wylie United Methodist Church gave the Invocation and Mayor Pro Tern Porter led the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION • Presentation to the Reach for a Star Program. (Presentation by various organizations) Representatives from Dodd Elementary School PTA, Wal-Mart Store #5210, and Sam's Club Store #4783 were present to give donations to the "Reach for a Star" Program for 2006. Not present but also submitting a donation was Woodbridge Country Club for the RFS Annual Golf Tournament. RFS Chair, Tommy Nicholson and committee member Kevin England were present to accept the donations. • Presentation to Wylie Fire-Rescue Clowns (Paula Stover, Manager of Wal-Mart Store #5210 and Denise Aparicio, Wal-Mart Representative) Captain Brent Parker and other members of the Wylie Fire-Rescue Clowns were present to accept a donation from Paula Stover, Manager of Wal-Mart Store #5210. Captain Parker gave a short explanation of what the Wylie Fire-Rescue Clowns provide to children in the community regarding fire safety. Minutes— December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 1 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. Jessica Kaltenbach residing at 3004 Claybrook Drive, Wylie, Texas addressed Council regarding issues with roadway traffic in the Sage Creek Developments. She explained that during an earlier Council meeting regarding Phase 8 and Phase 9 of the Creekside Estates, Ashton Woods had recommended traffic access from Claybrook Road to go South thru Wooded Creek. She explained to Council that this proposed flow of traffic was not working. She noted that residents were not told that the connecting roads through Wooded Creek, Phase 8 would not be completed for a few years. She explained that at the time of the platting, and zoning, two property owners came before Council complaining of the proposed access roadway coming so close to their property and consequently Council decided to move the access road north, thru Wooded Creek to Riverway. The proposed direction was going to cause the road to intersect along two parks and a dangerous water drainage embankment. Ashton Wood had promised a "bridge" to enhance the look of the crossing to be similar to the bridge at the entrance of the development. However what the development ended up with was a culvert. She requested Council to consider constructing a sound barrier wall running the length of the roadway between Wooded Creek and Riverway. She reported to Council that City Engineer Hoisted was aware of the issue but wanted Council to be aware as well. Mayor Mondy directed Mr. Hoisted to review the request made by Ms. Kaltenbach and report back to Council with possible options. CONSENT AGENDA 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. A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes from the November 14, 2006 Regular Council Meeting and the November 28, 2006 Special Called Council Meeting. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary B. Consider, and act upon, an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wylie and ARCHITEXAS. (M. Manson, City Manager) C. Consider, and act upon, awarding a contract, in the amount of $35,921.00, to Canyon Creek Irrigation for the installation of an irrigation system at Joel Scott Park. (M. Sferra, Public Services Director) D. Consider, and act upon, awarding a contract, in the amount of$21,211.95, to Classic Gardens for the installation of trees at Joel Scott Park and the Community Center Parking Lot. (M. Sferra, Public Services Director) E. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Custodial Contract between the City of Wylie and Envision for housekeeping services. (M. Sferra, Public Services Director) Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 2 F. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2006-71 establishing a School Zone on Hooper Road in front of Raymond Cooper Jr. High School. (J. Butters, Assistant City Manager) G. Consider, and act upon, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Warranty Deed for the right of way for Lakefield Drive from Chasepark Drive to FM 1378. (C. Hoisted, City Engineer) H. Consider, and place on file, the Monthly Revenue and Expense Report for the Wylie Economic Development Corporation as of September 30, 2006. (S. Satterwhite, WEDC Executive Director) I. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Preliminary Plat for TXU Lavon Switching Station creating four 4 tracts totaling 71.26 acres, generally located south of S.H. 78 and west of Eubanks Road. (R. 011ie, Planning Director) Mayor Mondy announced that Item #G had been pulled at the request of staff. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Hogue to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, striking Item #G. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. No action was taken on Item #G. Mayor Mondy recessed City Council at 6:20 p.m. RECESS CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mayor Mondy convened the Wylie Parks & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation to order at 6:21 p.m. with the following members present: Board Member Shirley Burnett, Councilman Eric Hogue, Councilman Merrill Young, Mayor and Board Chairman John Mondy, and Board Member Anne Hiney. Board Member Dan Chestnut and Councilman White were absent. 1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the January 17, 2005 Special Called Meeting and the September 12, 2006 Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (4B). (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary). Board Action A motion was made by Board member Anne Hiney, seconded by Board member Shirley Burnett to approve the Minutes from the January 17, 2005 Special Called Meeting and the September 12, 2006 Special Called Meeting of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board as presented. A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Councilman White and Board member Chestnut absent. Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 3 2. Consider, and act upon, the appointment and/or reappointment of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (4B) Officers and to appoint a Chair and Vice Chairman from its board members for a term beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2008. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary). Board Action Appointment of 4B Vice Chair A motion was made by Mayor Mondy, seconded by Councilman Young to appoint Anne Hiney as the Vice Chair of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board (4B) for a two year term beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2008. A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Councilman White and Board member Chestnut absent. Board Action Appointment of 4B Chair A motion was made by Anne Hiney, seconded by Councilman Hogue to re-appoint Mayor John Mondy as Chair of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board (4B) for a two year term beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2008. A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Councilman White and Board member Chestnut absent. Board Action Appointment of 4B Officers A motion was made by Mayor Mondy, seconded by Councilman Young to appoint City Manager Mindy Manson as President, Assistant City Manager Jeff Butters as Vice President, Finance Director Larry Williamson as Treasurer, and City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich as Secretary of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board (4B) for a term beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2008. A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Councilman White and Board member Chestnut absent. ADJOURN With no further business before the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (4B), the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Consensus of the board members present was to adjourn. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Mondy reconvened the Regular Session of City Council at 6:24 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA Public Hearings 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2006-72 amending the zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Townhouse (TH) District, Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 4 generally located on the northeast corner of Lynda Lane (CR 389) and Forrest Ross Road. Zoning Case 2006-15. (R. 011ie, Planning and Zoning Director). Mayor Mondy announced that Zoning Case 2006-15 had been withdrawn in writing by the applicant, (Larry DeBerry with LGD Properties, Inc.) Public Hearing Mayor Mondv opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. No one was present to address Council on this item. Mayor Mondy closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Porter to accept the withdrawal of Zoning Case No. 2006-15 at the request of the applicant (Larry DeBerry with LGD Properties, Inc.) A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. (Letter of withdrawal on file) 2. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2006-73 regarding an amendment to Article 2, Section 2.2.B of the Zoning Ordinance that requires complete annexation prior to a zoning application being accepted. (R. 011ie, Planning and Zoning Director). Staff Comments Planning Director 011ie addressed Council stating that the Ordinance being presented will restrict accepting a zoning application prior to property being annexed into the city limits of Wylie. The current ordinance in place does not clearly prohibit zoning running concurrent with annexation. Ms. 011ie explained that this ordinance would be more cost effective regarding notice advertising to the City. Council Discussion Mayor Mondy asked what this new procedure would include. City Manager Manson explained that in the past, there was no procedure in place that required complete annexation before a zoning case could come before Council. She explained that with the new proposed Ordinance would change that process and the property would be required to be annexed before applying for zoning; instead of concurrent annexation and zoning Public Hearing Mayor Mondv opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. No one was present to address Council on this item. Mayor Mondy closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Newsom, seconded by Councilman Byboth to approve Ordinance No. 2006-73 regarding an amendment to Article 2, Section 2.2B of the Zoning Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 5 3. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2006-74 regarding an amendment to Article 3, Section 3.4 lighting requirements of the Zoning Ordinance specifying spacing distance between poles. (R. 011ie, Planning and Zoning Director). Staff Comments Planning Director 011ie addressed Council stating that the current ordinance has separate requirements for lighting along open space and lighting along sidewalks. Article 3, Section 3.4 states that open space easements, public walkways and trails must provide solar-controlled lighting on 10-12 feet decorative poles every 100 feet, while all sidewalk lighting in residential districts must be on decorative poles spaced every 150 feet at intersections and mid-block. Discussions with builders led staff to research space requirements for lighting in residential subdivisions. After researching several city codes, staff found that there is no set distance requirement, but rather a matter of preference. Ms. 011ie noted that this ordinance would also give the City Engineer authority to alter the locations of lights to allow more efficiency between light locations. Council Discussion Councilman Young asked Ms. 011ie if the ordinance could be specific to type of lighting used. He explained that he had spoken to Public Services Director Sferra about the usage of"green" lighting. Ms. 011ie replied that the Ordinance stated that the state lighting code would be used which addressed types of lighting that could be installed that met those requirements. Councilman Young then asked who paid for the electrical expenses of street lighting. Ms. 011ie replied that the City did. She noted that the City Engineer had completed a study and found that lighting costs were around $20.00 per month, per light which included maintenance and installation. Councilman Young commented that the "green lighting" would be much more cost effective. He stated that he would forward the information to Ms. 011ie. Ms. 011ie replied that staff would take a look at the cost. Public Hearing Mayor Mondv opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. No one was present to address Council on this item. Mayor Mondv closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Councilman Newsom to approve Ordinance No. 2006-74 regarding an amendment to Article 3, Section 3.4 lighting requirements of the Zoning Ordinance specifying spacing distance between poles. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. General Business Tabled Item from November 14, 2006 Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue to remove Resolution No. 2006-26 from the table and consider. Consensus was to remove Resolution No. 2006-26 from the table and consider. Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 6 4. Consider, and act upon, approval of Resolution No. 2006-26(R) supporting an alignment for Parker Rd. (FM 2514) at the intersection of FM 1378. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) Staff Comments City Engineer Hoisted addressed Council stating that with the holidays, he was not able to schedule a meeting between City staff and officials of the City of St. Paul. He explained that there was a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. He requested Council re-table this item to the January 9, 2006 Council meeting to allow that discussion to take place. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Byboth, seconded by Councilman Newsom to re-table Resolution No. 2006-26(R) regarding the alignment for Parker Rd. (FM 2514) at the intersection of FM 1378 to the January 9th, 2007 Council meeting to allow time for discussion between Wylie staff and the City of St. Paul. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. Tabled Item from November 14, 2006 Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue to remove consideration of the City's Bank Depository contract from the table and consider. Consensus of Council was to remove and consider. 5 Consider, and act upon, awarding the City's Bank Depository Contract for FY 2006 2010. (L. Williamson, Finance Director) Staff Comments Finance Director Williamson addressed Council stating that last year; the City Council requested that the finance department solicit bids for the City's depository services through an RFP process. The solicitation included Basis Banking Services, Merchant Banking Services, and Lockbox Services. The contract period was for four years. Four banks responded: American National Bank, Inwood National Bank, Capital One Bank, and JP Morgan/Chase Bank. He noted that each service had been bid separately by all four banking institutions. Council Discussion Mayor Mondy stated that he preferred the funds did not leave the City of Wylie. He asked Mr. Williamson what the options would be to assure this would happen. Mr. Williamson explained that the bid could be split between the low bidders. He noted that the low bidders for basic banking services were either American National Bank or Inwood Bank. He explained that the low bidder for the lock-box service and the merchant services was J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Councilman Hogue asked Mr. Williamson if we currently used American National Bank for the City Depository (basic banking services). Mr. Williamson replied that the City did use American National Bank for the Bank Depository and lock box services. Mayor Mondy asked if there was any reason to take the depository away from American National. Mr. Williamson reported that from an operational standpoint there was not a reason to move the depository. Councilman Byboth asked, with all things equal, how long the depository had been with American National. Mr. Williamson replied that the depository had been with American National for just under 6 Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 7 years. Mayor Mondy stated that if American National was performing a good job, why move the depository. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Councilman Newsom to accept the bid for"Basic Banking Services" from American National Bank (Wylie, Texas) and accept the bid for "Lockbox" and "Merchant Banking" from J. P Morgan Chase Bank. A vote was taken and passed 5-1 with Mayor Mondy, Mayor Pro Tern Porter, Councilman Young, Councilman Hogue, and Councilman Newsom voting for and Councilman Byboth voting against. Councilman White was absent. 6. Consider, and act upon, amending and approving the City of Wylie's Investment Policy for FY 2006-2007. (L. Williamson, Finance Director) Staff Comments Finance Director Williamson addressed Council stating that the state "Public Funds Investment Act" requires the review and acceptance of the City's Investment Policy annually by the City Council. There are a number of changes that have been made to the Policy. Mr. Williamson explained to Council two additional policy changes: 1) Section X, Diversification and Maturity Limits: The maximum amount of Certificates of Deposits allowable, as a percent of the total portfolio, is proposed to increase from 15% to 25% in order to increase the amount of funds the city can place with local banks. This will not increase our portfolio risk. Certificates of Deposit are fully collateralized with other marketable securities safe kept at the Fed Reserve Bank in Boston. Recently, Certificates of Deposit have provided better yields then other allowable investments. 2) Section VIII, Investments Authorized by the City of Wylie; sub-section (3): The maximum maturity for Collateralized Repurchase Agreements is recommended to be extended from 180 days to 2 years to allow for the investment of bond proceeds in Repurchase Agreement. Council Discussion Mayor Mondy asked which banking institution the current Certificates of Deposit were with. Mr. Williamson stated that they were with Capitol One Bank which was the best bid for the approximate $4 million dollars. He stated that the interest rate was 5.29% - 5.39%. He explained that he asked the local banks to match the interest rate from Capitol One Bank; explaining that the City would place additional funds with their banks. He noted that they did not accept the offer. Mayor Mondy then asked Mr. Williamson if the City had to go with the highest bid rate. City Manager Manson stated that the City took the best bid based on interest rate return. Mayor Mondy stated that he did not believe the highest bid should always be used. He stated that American National and Inwood Banks had been in the community for a long time and were involved with the community. Mr. Williamson explained that another bid for Certificates of Deposit would be coming in the next couple of months. Due to the $4 million dollars deposited with Capitol One, they would not be able to bid during the next phase. He explained that American National and Inwood would be the bidding banks. City Manager Manson stated that she would like further direction from Council, if they chose to place the deposits with bidding banks; regardless of rates of return. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Councilman Young to approve amendments to the City of Wylie's Investment Policy for FY 2006-2007. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 8 7. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2006-75 amending Ordinance No. 2005-41 (2005-2006 Budget) and approving an appropriation of funds in the amount of $45,767.42 to pay professional services to ARCHITEXAS for pre-design work on the Library, City Hall and Recreation Center; providing for the repealing, savings and severability clauses; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance. (L. Williamson, Finance Director) Staff Comments Finance Director Williamson addressed Council stating that the Finance Department recently received an invoice from ARCHITEXAS for pre-design work it performed in the 2005-2006 Budget Year. There were no appropriations made for any expenditure from the 2006 GO bond proceeds in 2005-2006. This request does not have an effect on the General Fund; as the funds reside in the 2006 GO Bond Fund (the construction fund). Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Porter to approve Ordinance No. 2006-75 amending Ordinance No 2005-41 (2005-2006 Budget) and approving an appropriation of funds in the amount of $45,767.42 to pay professional services to ARCHITEXAS for pre-design work on the Library, City Hall an Recreation Center; providing for the Repealing, Savings and Severability Clauses; and providing for an Effective Date of this Ordinance. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 8. Consider, and act upon, award of a contract, in the amount of $1,021,000.00, to Crescent Constructors, Inc. for the improvements of the Nortex Pump Station. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) Staff Comments City Engineer Hoisted addressed Council stating that on November 30, 2006 the City opened three bids for improvements to the Nortex Pump Station which include a new pump building with three 1,600 gpm vertical turbine pumps, and related piping, valves and electrical equipment. The improvements are included in the Water System Capital Improvements Plan, the Water Impact Fees, and the Water and Sewer Rate Study. On October 24, 2006, Council awarded contracts for the purchase of the pumps, valves, and electrical equipment to expedite the delivery time. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Porter to approve award of contract in the amount of $1,021,000.00 to Crescent Constructors, Inc. for the improvements of the Nortex Pump Station. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 9. Consider, and act upon, award of a contract between the City of Wylie and Halff and Associates for architectural services for Founders Park. (M. Manson, City Manager) Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 9 Staff Comments Public Services Director Sferra addressed Council stating that currently, Founders Park is a 65 acre site containing two lighted baseball fields, five lighted soccer fields, and Pirates Cove Playground. In November 2005, voters approved a 5.47 million dollar bond package to add 14 more soccer fields, two more baseball fields, concession stand/restroom facilities, additional parking, hike and bike trails, and other amenities to the existing park. Staff is currently working to acquire an additional 17 acres of open space adjacent to the existing park. If successfully acquired, this parcel will be used to enhance the approved bond improvements. The project Scope of Services includes the design of improvements in the additional 17 acre parcel. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Councilman Young to award a contract between the City of Wylie and Half and Associates for architectural services for Founders Park. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 10. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2006-76 establishing an Active and Continuing Records Management Program/Plan for the City of Wylie Repealing Ordinance No. 91-20 and Amending Article VI of the Wylie Code of Ordinances. Providing for Repealing, Savings and Severability Clauses; and Providing for an Effective Date of this Ordinance. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary) Staff Comments City Secretary Ehrlich addressed Council stating that the City Secretary's Office, staff and the City Attorney's Office have reviewed Ordinance No. 91-20 establishing a Records Management Policy. It is the finding of staff and the City Attorney's Office that the existing Records Management Plan (Ordinance No. 91-20) needed to be reviewed and updated in order to more clearly and comprehensively establish a Records Management Program. The proposed Ordinance is more aligned with state law regarding new procedures for off-site retention of non-active documents, and the implementation of laserfiche. The proposed Ordinance also addresses "state schedules" which were adopted by the City Council in 1997. City staff has prepared a recommended Records Management Plan which prescribes policies and procedures consistent with the Local Government Records Act and in the interests of cost-effective and efficient recordkeeping. Council Discussion Mayor Mondy asked if the records series were being retained for the length of time prescribed. City Secretary Ehrlich reported that departments were complying with state retention schedules and inventories had been submitted for documents held within departments and off-site. She explained that Records Management was an ongoing program. City Manager Manson stated that ideally and generally what happens is when staff is going through the files and finds inactive files, the records liaison for that department places those items on an inventory list to be taken to an off-site facility for the state retention period. Mayor Mondy asked if all the older records were inventoried and squared away. Ms. Manson replied that yes the old records were inventoried and were being reviewed on an annual basis. She noted that some documents may not be accounted for from previous staff but for the most part, all documents were scheduled and recorded as required by the state. She explained that would continue as an ongoing program. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Councilman Byboth to approve Ordinance No. 2006-76 establishing an Active and Continuing Records Management Program/Plan for the City of Wylie Repealing Ordinance No. 91-20 and Amending Article VI of Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 10 the Wylie Code of Ordinances. Providing for Repealing, Savings and Severability Clauses; and Providing for an Effective Date of this Ordinance. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 11. Consider, and act upon, issues surrounding a request from the Wylie Economic Development Corporation to the City of Wylie, in the amount of$10,000.00, to assist in funding a Strategic Plan and Target Market Study. (S. Satterwhite, WEDC Executive Director) Staff Comments WEDC Executive Director Satterwhite addressed Council stating that the WEDC Board believed it was important to go beyond the industrial development responsibilities of the WEDC and develop a community wide strategy to address retail development. Within the FY 2006 — 2007 Budget, the WEDC Board committed $65,000 to strategic planning purposes. While the WEDC has obligated itself to the contracted amount of $75,000, the WEDC Board of Directors respectfully requests financial assistance from the City of Wylie in the amount of $10,000.00. Mayor Mondy asked if this plan would include all of S.H. 78, S.H. 205 and S.H. 544. Mr. Satterwhite concurred that it would and may extend further. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Hogue, seconded by Councilman Young to approve the appropriation of $10,000 to assist in funding a Strategic Plan and Target Market Study by the Wylie Economic Development Corporation to include the study of retail and commercial property. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. Tabled Item from November 14, 2006 Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Porter to remove consideration and/or action upon the appointment of a new member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the unexpired term of December 2006 to July 2007. Consensus of Council was to remove from the table and consider. 12. Consider, and act upon, appointment of a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the unexpired term of November 2006 to July 2007. (R. 011ie, Planning and Zoning Director) Staff Comments Planning Director 011ie addressed Council stating that this item was tabled from the November 14, 2006 Council meeting to provide Council ample time to consider the appointment of a new member to this board. The City Secretary's Office has contacted all board applicants from May 2006 that indicated a desire to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Discussion Mayor Pro Tern Porter, Chair of the Boards and Commission Interview Panel recommended Mr. Kevin Finnell to fill the unexpired term of Joel Hemphill starting December 2006 and ending July 2007. Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 11 Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Byboth, seconded by Councilman Newsom to appoint Kevin Finnell to fill the unexpired term of Joel Hemphill starting December 2006 and ending July 2007. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. READING OF ORDINANCES 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. 2006-71, 2006-73, 2006-74, 2006- 75, and 2006-76 into the official records. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before Council, Councilman Red Byboth made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Councilman Newsom made the second. Consensus of Council was to adjourn. Joh Mondy, ay ATTEST: `•N''' 0 F V).- %'%i/ �% • `',/,18i "'-1111EI t 11-t```e Ca ole Ehrlic City Secretary Minutes—December 12, 2006 Wylie City Council Page 12