10-11-1988 (City Council) Minutes 172
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 1988
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session at
7 :00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 11, 1988 in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Complex . A quorum was present and
notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner
required by law. Those present were Mayor Chuck Trimble,
Mayor Pro Tem John Akin, Council Members Bud Naish, Jim
Swartz , Ortie Messenger, and Marvin Blakey, City Manager
John Pitstick, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Assist . City
Engineer Ron Homeyer, and Finance Director James Johnson,
Public Works Superintendent Don White, Code Enforcement
Officer Roy Faires, Chief of Police Royce Abbott and City
Attorney Rob Dillard.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Mr. Homeyer
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23RD, AUGUST 25TH AND
SEPTEMBER 6TH MEETINGS: There being no corrections or
additions to the minutes being submitted , a motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve as submitted. Seconded by •-•"*.b,
Councilman Naish. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble -
in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz -
in favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey
- in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF CHRIS DITOTA FROM COUNCIL PLACE
3 : Councilman DiTota has submitted his letter of
resignation as he and his family are moving to California.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to accept the
resignation of Chris DiTota. Seconded by Councilman Swartz .
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor
Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor . Mayor Trimble said it is with regret
that we accept this resignation, Chris has moved to
California.
PRESENTATION BY RUBEN DELGADO FROM COLLIN COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS ON THE PROJECTS FOR SANDEN BLVD. AND SPRING CREEK
PARKWAY: Mr . Delgado presented alternate alignments as
follows :
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SANDEN BLVD. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS:
1 . 6 lanes constructed the entire length
including railroad crossing $2 ,030,000
2. 3 lanes constructed the entire length
with 3 lane bridge and 3 lane railroad
crossing $1,200,000
3. 2 lanes constructed the entire length
with 3 lane bridge and 3 lane
railroad crossing $1,120,000
4 . 3 lanes constructed to a point just
south of a 3 lane bridge with a
cul-de-sac $ 985,000
5 . 2 lanes constructed to a point just
south of a 3 lane bridge with a
cul-de-sac $ 700,000
SPRING CREEK PARKWAY
1. Paul Wilson Road to Pendery
West property line $ 107 ,500
2 . Pendery West property line to
S.L.S.W. Railroad $ 835,000
3. S. L.S.W. Railroad to existing Spring
Creek Parkway $ 221,500
Councilman Messenger wanted to know if Spring Creek Parkway
presently ends at Juipter Road. Mr . Delgado said it ends at
Cottonwood Creek. We are working with the Highway
Department to bring this forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know if it would be going
through Parker. Mr. Delgado said yes , they have agreed to
build the bridge.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin asked if the cost estimates hadn' t gone
up. Mr. Delgado said yes, first estimates were done without
the engineering fees. These figures have the engineering
fees included.
Councilman Naish asked if there was any 83 bond money. Mr .
Delgado said we do have some 83 bond money for this project .
Councilman Naish wanted to know if this could be used to
replace Brown Street with concrete. Mr. Delgado said it
would have to be approved by Commissioners Court.
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City Manager John Pitstick said we have $1 ,975 million
dollars and we are recommending 3 east side lanes of Sanden
and that leaves us with 727 ,500 to use. Staff feels we need
two lanes and storm drainage, etc . We have discussed this
with developers and I feel they will participate in this .
Staff recommends to shift whatever money is available to
Sanden and go out for bids on this . Until we go out for
bids we will not know how much money is available.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know if the bridge could be
enlarged to 6 lanes later. Mayor Pro Tem Akin feels we
should go with Sanden.
Mr. Delgado said we do have some fill from NTMWD and this
will cut some of the cost off of Sanden Blvd . , anywhere from
$50 ,000 to $100,000 .
Councilman Messenger said to go out for bids on Sanden and
not commit anything for Spring Creek Parkway.
Mr . Roy Wilshire represents the Pendery family and we want
to go on record as being in support of Spring Creek Parkway.
We have worked with the City in annexation and in dedication
of the land for Spring Creek Parkway.
APPROVAL OF ALLOCATIONS FOR SANDEN BLVD./SPRING CREEK
PARKWAY PROJECTS: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to
go with Sanden Blvd. only. Seconded by Councilman Blakey.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor
Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor .
PRESENTATION BY MRS. OLYMPIA MARGIES REGARDING THE BOAT AND
SUPPORT VEHICLE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mrs . Margies has
called and requested this be pulled from the agenda .
APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR USING THE BLUEBONNET ROOM IN THE RITA
AND TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY: City Manager John Pitstick stated
this was coming forward because the Wylie Women' s League was
requesting to use this room. The staff needs an official
policy as the Bluebonnet Room opens into the Library. Staff
recommends use for Women' s League and support cultural
groups and the Library.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said the Library and Bluebonnet Room was
dedicated to Wylie and I know they would want it used.
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Councilman Messenger asked the City Manager John Pitstick if
he was saying the Jaycees could not use this room. City
Manager John Pitstick said no, I meant there was the
Community Room for the Jaycees. You can have it open to who
ever you want.
Councilman Messenger said the Jaycees are doing a lot for
the City and I just can' t see off setting them. City
Manager John Pitstick said his concern was the Bluebonnet
Room opens into the Library, so for clubs that have used
this room have met in the day when the Library was open.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said to add that the furniture and
fixtures be taken care of . Motion was made to approve
policy on Bluebonnet Room along guidelines of civic
organizations. Seconded by Councilman Messenger. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem
Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman
Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor,
Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all
in favor.
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WYLIE AND WSA:
City Manager John Pitstick said he met with WSA last night
and I feel they are happy with this Agreement . Agreement
calls for the City taking a more active part in the
maintenance of the Park. WSA is more in the organization of
sports and contributing $3 ,000. to the City each year .
Mr. James Ferguson on Parks and Recreation Board, stated I
was not able to be here at the meeting of WSA and YMCA. I
want to make a few points. Park and Recreation Board has
tried to see that we have a wider range of activities in
Wylie, including senior citizens and youth. We felt the
agreement Park and Recreation Board and WSA and YMCA was
going to incorporate a support group. Our concern is that
there will be two entities and who will govern who . If the
proposal goes on there are some recommendations we would
like to make:
1. see that there is no over lapping
2 . City be involved in scheduling
3. City be involved in evaluating WSA
4 . In WSA pursuit of excellence they look into
establishing experts who can schedule activities and
look into liability insurance
City Manager John Pitstick said he had tried to cover what
the Park and Recreation Board wanted. They still want to be
actively involved .
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Councilman Messenger said on professional staff that will
come from the City at a time when we can have a park
superintendent and other employees.
Mr. Ferguson said by bring the two together we can have
better programs and more professional groups. It is very
important for both services to exist and by doing this now
we can provide more services.
Councilman Naish said maybe this is a compromise for WSA to
have outdoor sports and YMCA have indoor sports. Mr.
Ferguson said just don' t lose either entity.
Mrs. Jill Tomek said on Oct. 6th meeting the Park Board was
concerned with the wording of item 2 , wanted it to say WSA
would have all outdoor sports.
Councilman Messenger said there are no indoor activities.
Mrs. Tomek said to add that the agreement would be reviewed
on September 1 of each year and the Park Board will continue
reviewing periodically throughout the year. Also add that
the City of Wylie can withdraw the agreement if broken by
WSA. The Park Board wants to made the decision of what the
$3 ,000 goes for. Councilman Messenger said WSA will make
recommendations and the Park Board can also make ..�
recommendations, but the Council will make the final
decision.
Mrs . Tomek said another concern of the Park Board is that we
meet with City Council and WSA so we know what is happening.
The Park Board needs to have more control over WSA.
Mayor Trimble said if WSA does not uphold their agreement,
then the City Council can pull it. Mayor Trimble asked
about the September 1 date. Councilman Messenger said in
July and August WSA does not have as many activities and
this would be a better time for them, and make the agreement
effective on September 1 of each year.
Councilman Naish said the $3,000 . has to stay in our Parks,
not just sports but in all our Parks .
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the
agreement with the Park Board reviewing WSA. Seconded by
Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble
- in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz
- in favor , Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman
Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This
motion carried with all in favor.
Mayor Trimble called for a 15 minute recess in order for the
Agreement between WSA and City of Wylie to be signed.
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APPROVAL OF REVISED FINAL PLAT OF TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION
PHASE I : This property is located on S. Ballard and is
commonly known as the Thrisk Property. Mayor Pro Tem Akin
thanked Mr . Tobin for changing the street names. Mr .
Homeyer said the main changes are the street names and the
Lone Star Gas easement. This plat revises lot 1-6 in Block
A, lots 43-48 in Block D and the gas easement is 5 feet off
this lot line so there is no problem with a fence being put
up.
Councilman Messenger asked if there were any major problems
with the gas line. Mr. Homeyer said no.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the revised
final plat of Twin Lakes Subdivision Phase I . Seconded by
Councilman Messenger. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor , Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR YMCA AND WISD TO ENCOURAGE AND
PROMOTE AN INDOOR SPORTS ACTIVITIES PROGRAM: Councilman
Messenger said this was brought up by WSA last night and
they just received a copy of this. WSA currently runs a
youth or men basketball program.
Kathy Upshaw said today I talked with Betty Stephens and
she has no problem working with WSA or YMCA. I talked with
YMCA, it cost $60 .00 plus $25.00 to play football . YMCA
does not give uniforms, $32 .00 just to play basketball plus
the uniform which is approximately $20.00. This is high for
someone with several children. The school does have
guidelines and WSA has no problem and we feel WSA can work
with the School on this and have a good program.
Councilman Swartz said you mentioned what YMCA charges just
to play , what does WSA charge. Ms. Upshaw said YMCA is
$32.00 plus uniform and WSA is $25 .00 and they give you a
jersey . WSA is in Wylie and the money in YMCA may not stay
in Wylie.
Councilman Naish said $60 .00 membership and $32 .00 for
basketball and $20 .00 uniform, this is $112 .00 .
Councilman Messenger said $112 .00 for basketball , I would
not pay this for my boys to play.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said who is going to pay for the lights,
heating of the buidling for using the Community Room. City
Manager John Pitstick said they were here this summer for
youth and senior citizens. We are looking for a way to keep
the activities open all year and they felt they could if
they had basketball .
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Councilman Naish said we need to look at can the City afford
the YMCA and do the citizens support them.
Councilman Swartz said if we can offer sports that have not
been offered then that is ok, but WSA has been handling
basketball .
Mr. David Orr wanted to know who from the School has asked
you to do this . City Manager John Pitstick said the concern
from the School has said tell us who to deal with. Mayor
Trimble said what he is saying is it is a school building,
so let the school decide.
Mr . Jim Ferguson wanted to know if the Park Board could work
with the School - WSA - YMCA. The basic effort is to get
school to work with us in providing some facilities.
Ms. Upshaw said she spoke with Betty Stephens today and she
is willing to work with WSA as well as the YMCA.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know if WSA was interested in
Volleyball program.
Mayor Trimble said he is in support of not having a
resolution. Motion to table this item was made by ,
Councilman Messenger. Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor to table.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A NEED TO ACQUIRE A FIRE
RESCUE BOAT UNDER THE PROVISION OF TITLE 8, SECTION 252 .021
OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT A BID: City Attorney Rob Dillard said
the competitive bid makes exception if you decide it is a
safety or health matter . Motion was made by Councilman
Naish to approve the Resolution. Seconded by Councilman
Messenger. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in
favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in
favor , Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey -
in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM FOR A REGIONAL WASTEWATER
PLANNING FEASIBILITY STUDY: City Manager John Pitstick said
there have been some long discussion with Murphy, Sachse,
Rowlett and Wylie. City Managers from these cities have
interviewed the engineering firms. This is a feasibility '�^^
study for a Regional Wastewater Treatment Basin. All of the
cities as well as staff recommends Shimek, Jacobs and
Finklea.
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin and Councilman Messenger questioned
Murphy not participating. Councilman Messenger said they
could add to their water and sewer bills just like Wylie had
to. Mayor Trimble said Murphy is under enforcement order
from TWC and I feel we should include them.
Councilman Naish wanted to know if this is a firm estimate
or is it going to keep going up. City Manager John Pitstick
said it depends on what they find, this is an estimate.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said we have had studies with NTMWD,
going down Muddy Creek will this help any on this . City
Manager John Pitstick said yes.
Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to approve Shimek,
Jacobs and Finklea as the Engineering Firm to conduct a
feasibility study for a Regional Wastewater Treatment Basin.
Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows :
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor , Councilman Blakey - in favor , and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
AWARD OF BID FOR SALE OF WATER TOWER LOCATED AT OLD POLICE
STATION: Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know why we keep
trying to dispose of this 65 year old marker for the City.
Councilman Swartz said the cost of insurance and maintenance
is very high and I will have to go with staff' s memo with
the recommendation of denying the bid.
Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to deny all bids for
the sale of the water tower . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Akin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
AWARD OF BID FOR SUPPORT VEHICLE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT: The
low bid was from Stakley Chevrolet in the amount of $14,010.
with 90 to 100 day delivery upon order placement. There
were five bids received . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Akin to award the bid to Stakley Chevrolet in the amount of
$14,010 . Seconded by Councilman Messenger.
Councilman Naish wanted to know if this included title and
license fees. Mr. Johnson said it would not change the bid
any.
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The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor
Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO STAFF TO SEEK BIDS FOR TWO POLICE
CARS: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve
authorization for staff to seek bids for two police cars .
Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor.
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION ON POSSIBLE ANNEXATION PROGRAM: City Secretary
Carolyn Jones presented five areas for annexation. The
first annexation is located between FM 1378 and McCreary
Road . There are 1,205.55 acres in this area. The second
annexation is located between Highway 78, Kreymer Lane and
Brown Streets. There are 122. 19 acres in this area. The
third annexation is located between Paul Wilson Road and N.
Ballard and Brown Streets. There are 72 . 81 acres in this
area and staff recommends this being pulled as there is
still a lot of work to be done in acquiring the legal
descriptions. The fourth annexation is adjacent to Century
Business Park and Highway 78 . One of these property owners
have come forward and requested annexation, that this the
Ben Alvardao property. There are 26.65 acres in this area.
The fifth annexation is adjacent to Alanis and S. Ballard
Streets . There are 92 .54 acres in this area.
Mr . Ron Homeyer said that Annexations 2 , 4 and 5 do have
water and sewer close to the property. Annexation 1 will
have to have water and sewer brought to them. Mr. Homeyer
also stated that in some of these annexations the City will
acquire rock roads that the County now maintains, but will
be the City' s responsibility after annexation.
Councilman Messenger said the Council needs a work session
on this so we can discuss each property.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said he would not support this until he
has cost figures VS revenues.
City Manager John Pitstick said our police are out there now
driving through to get to our City. Mayor Trimble said our
instructions to staff was to fill in the donut holes. City
Manager John Pitstick said we can give you current value
from County roll , I do not think it will be a big revenue.
We are trying to fill in the holes . After some discussion a ..,
work shop was set up for October 20th.
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REJECTION OF ALL BIDS ON MOTOR GRADER AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
READVERTISE FOR SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS: Mr. James Johnson
said low bid from First National Bank of Sachse has sold the
motor grader. Staff recommends rejecting all bids and
seeking bids again. Councilman Naish said to state in the
bid we have 30 days . Motion was made by Councilman Naish to
reject all bids on the motor grader and to readvertise for
sealed competitive bids. Seconded by Councilman Messenger.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Trimble invited anyone wishing
to address the Council to come forward and state their name
and address for record and to keep their comments to within
two minutes. There were no speakers at this time.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Naish thanked Mr. Homeyer
for the answer on the check valves. Mr . Homeyer said it is
not open fill, 250 gallons back flowing, sometimes it
registers and sometimes it does not. Mr . Homeyer said it
was his opinion that it has been leaking all year long.
City Manager John Pitstick said that Mr . David Stephens said
they would be willing to work with us .
Councilman Naish wanted to know about the meeting with the
Highway Department . Mr. Homeyer said it was set and he
would get the time and date to the Council .
Councilman Naish said on the ordinance violations , some of
these complaints keep going on and on, when are we going to
take action. City Manager John Pitstick said we try to get
volunteer compliance, if they do not respond, we can go to
court .
Councilman Blakey wanted to know the status on Birmingham
Street . Mr. Homeyer said the gas line is completed and the
change over should be made and storm drainage should begin
shortly. Councilman Blakey wanted to know if when pouring
the concrete, can it be checked for ponding .
Councilman Blakey wanted to know the plan of action
regarding the portable sign ordinance. Mayor Trimble said
there will have to be a work shop.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know the status on the Park
project of reconstructing the play ground equipment . City
Manager John Pitstick said it is budgeted and we are talking
to the Park Board Thursday night about this . We want to
survey the park for a complete grading and drainage plan and
then extend the sprinkler system.
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin said the 88 tax statements have not gone
out . Mr. Johnson said we have just received them. "'"
Mayor Pro Tem Akin stated that he sees a lot of leaks, do we
keep check of this and report them. It looks like meters
leaking . Also street work needed to be done, winter rains
coming, cracks are large in Cottonbelt St . and Jefferson St.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin also stated that there were 15 markers
turned over in the cemetery this past week. There has also
been a problem with police escorts for funerals. We need to
escort them across the highway. Chief of Police Royce
Abbott said we have always done this, I was not aware of
this problem.
Councilman Swartz thanked Mr. Abbott and Mr . Faires for
their help and stated that Mr. Johnson said we do have limit
signs ordered. Councilman Swartz said he thinks the police
department should push to keep the trucks out of the places
they should not be.
City Secretary Carolyn Jones reminded Council TML conference
information sheets needed to be turned in right away if the
Council wanted to attend.
City Manager John Pitstick thanked Larry Allen for coming to
the meeting tonight, as he had to take off work to be here. —
Also the S. Ballard Street tack coat was put on today.
There are flyers on Save the Library Day, would like to put
this in our water bills if council does not mind.
Mayor Trimble recessed the open meeting and convened Council
into Executive Session at 9: 50 P.M. under the authority of
Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S. , Section 2 paragraph "e"
consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters in
Tax Collections and pending Tax Collection litigations and
paragraph "g" Personnel Matters.
Mayor Trimble reconvened the open meetin at 11:55 P.M. ,
there being no decisions from executiv session, a motion
was made to adjourn with all in favo. //
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