08-14-2007 (City Council) Minutes Wylie City Council
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 -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 6:03 p.m. Council Members present were:
Mayor Pro Tern Red Byboth, Councilwoman Kathy Spillyards, Councilman Carter Porter,
Councilman Merrill Young, Councilman Rick White and Councilman David Goss.
Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager, Jeff Butters; Finance
Director, Larry Williamson; Public Services Director, Mike Sferra; Planning Director Renae' 011ie;
Assistant Police Chief John Duscio; Building Director Johnny Bray; Fire Chief, Randy Corbin;
City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Public Library Director, Rachel Orozco; City Secretary, Carole
Ehrlich, and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Keith Sprugeon, Pastor of the New Hope Christian Church gave the Invocation and
Councilman White led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
• Battle of the Badges Award Presentation (J. Duscio, Assistant Police Chief/R. Corbin,
Fire Chief)
Mr. Mike Gonzalez representing Carter Blood Care presented the Battle of the Badges Award to
the Wylie Police Department. He stated that the Fire Department had raised 53 pints of blood
but the Police Department had prevailed at 60 pints of blood, all donated by volunteers.
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.
No citizens were present to address Council under Citizens Comments.
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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. Approval of the Minutes from the July 24, 2007 Regular Meeting and the July 31,
2007 Special Called Meeting of the City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary)
B. Consider, and act upon, authorizing the Mayor to execute a water line easement, in
the amount of$13,064.00, with McCreary/Donihoo Partners, Ltd. for the McCreary
Road water transmission line. (C. Hoisted, City Engineer)
C. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2007-21(R) authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an Interlocal Agreement with the Collin County Commissioners Court to
include the City of Wylie and its extraterritorial jurisdiction in the Collin County
Environmental Health Care Services program. (J. Bray, Building Director)
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman White to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. A vote was taken and passed 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearings
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, a change in zoning from
Agricultural (A) to Agricultural/30 (A130) District, generally located east of
Kreymer Lane and approximately 350 feet south of Brown Street. (1500 Kreymer
Lane) ZC 2007-03 (R. 011ie, Planning Director)
Staff Comments
Planning Director 011ie addressed Council stating that the subject property is located at 1500 Kreymer
Lane, approximately 350 feet south of Brown Street and totals 5.0 acres. The property is currently zoned
Agricultural and being used for agricultural purposes (horses) and an accessory building (barn) occupies
the middle portion of the property. Because the property was in a holding zone of Agricultural, it must
now convert to permanent zoning prior to construction of an approximate 4,000 sq. ft. house and prior to
the issuance of building permits. The Comprehensive Plan recommends low density residential for the
subject property. The AG/30 District allows for agricultural uses including raising of animals and providing
private stables. Surrounding properties to the south and east consist of existing mid to low density
residential uses.
Mayor Mondy opened the Public Hearing (Zoning Case #2007-03) at 6:12 p.m.
No citizens were present to address Council during the Public Hearing.
Mayor Mondy closed the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m.
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Council Discussion
Mayor Monday asked Planning Director 011ie what the A/30 represented in lot size. Ms. 011ie replied that
A/30 represented a minimum of 2 acres and house size of at least 3,000 sq. ft. She explained that the
actual requested house size for the new permit would be closer to 4,000 sq. ft. Mayor Mondy asked if
there was a limitation of animals that could occupy the lot. Planning Director 011ie replied that she would
figure the exact size of the lot minus the area that would have the home construction and report back to
Council on the number of livestock that could be on the property per the zoning ordinance. Mayor Mondy
asked Planning Director 011ie if the applicants were aware of the new high school being constructed close
by and the additional traffic this would cause. Ms. 011ie replied that the applicant was aware of the new
construction.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Byboth to approve a
change in zoning from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural/30 (A/30) District, generally located east of
Kreymer Lane and approximately 350 feet south of Brown Street. (ZC 2007-03) A vote was
taken and passed 7-0.
2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Thoroughfare
Capital Improvements Plan. (C. Holsted, City Engineer)
Staff Comments
City Engineer Holsted addressed Council stating that on June 26, 2007 Council adopted an Ordinance
setting the date for a public hearing on the Thoroughfare Capital Improvements Plan. Section 395 of the
Local Government Code specifies the process necessary for the implementation of impact fees which
includes a public hearing to discuss the thoroughfare CIP. The CIP identifies projects necessary over the
next ten years to serve the projected growth of the City. He reported that an agenda item to approve
these changes would be presented to Council at the next regular scheduled meeting on August 28, 2007.
Mayor Mondv opened the Public Hearing to hear input regarding the proposed amendments to
the Thoroughfare Capital Improvements Plan at 6:14 p.m.
No citizens were present to address Council during the Public Hearing.
Mayor Mondy closed the Public Hearing at 6:14 p.m.
Action on this item will be taken at the August 28, 2007 Council Meeting.
General Business
3. Consider, and act upon, reimbursement to Parsons-Warner, LLC, in an amount not
to exceed $76,001.75, for the installation of a 12-inch water line along Lakefield
Drive. (C. Holsted, City Engineer)
Staff Comments
City Engineer Holsted addressed Council stating that the City of Wylie's Water System Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) identifies the improvements to the system necessary to serve the future growth
of the City. The water model that was developed as part of the CIP indicated that a 12-inch water line
would be necessary along the extension of Lakefield Drive from Parkside Drive to FM 1378. The project
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was included in the most recent Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update. The construction of the water
line has been completed by the developer of the Parkside subdivision.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Byboth to approve
reimbursement to Parsons-/Warner, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $76,001.75, for the
installation of a 12 inch water line along Lakefield Drive. A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
4. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2007-25 amending Section 2 of Ordinance
No. 2004-25 and Article IV, Section 110-133 of the Code of Ordinances, establishing
a School Zone for certain streets; establishing Prima Facie Maximum Speed Limits
during school hours in such zone; providing for installation of signs and markings;
regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic and providing for a penalty for the
violation of this Ordinance. (J. Duscio, Assistant Police Chiej)
Staff Comments
Assistant Police Chief Duscio addressed Council stating that due to the vast development of Birmingham
Farms subdivision, the City of Wylie and Wylie ISD found it necessary to add an additional school
crossing guard at Park Blvd. and Georgiana. The current school zone on Park Blvd. starts on Country
Club and ends just east of Cheyenne. The school zone starts back east of Georgiana and ends at
Westgate Way. Staff is requesting Council approve one continuous school zone on Park Blvd. from
Country Club to Westgate Way.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Byboth, seconded by Councilman Porter to approve
Ordinance No. 2007-25 amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2004-25 and Article IV, Section
110-133 of the Code of Ordinances, establishing a School Zone for certain streets; establishing
Prima Facie Maximum Speed Limits during school hours in such zone; providing for installation
of signs and markings; regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic and providing for a penalty for
the violation of this Ordinance. A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
5. Consider and act upon Resolution No. 2007-22(R) accepting the proposed property
tax rate for fiscal year 2007-2008; accepting the calculation of an effective tax rate;
establishing dates for public hearings on the proposed property tax rate; and
providing for the publication as provided by the Texas Property Tax Code. (L.
Williamson, Finance Director)
Staff Comments
Finance Director Williamson addressed Council stating that In accordance with the "Truth in Taxation"
laws of the State of Texas, notices must be published and two public hearings must be held if an entity's
proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate. Since the proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax
rate, the City is required to vote on the proposed tax rate and publish the results of the roll call vote at
least seven (7) days prior to the first scheduled public hearing on August 23, 2007. A 2nd public hearing is
scheduled for August 28, 2007. The Council may not adopt the tax rate at these hearings. Instead, at the
end of the second hearing, it must set and announce the date, time and place of the meeting at which it
will vote on the final proposed tax rate. This meeting must take place no less than three (3) days and no
more than fourteen (14) days after the second public hearing. The City Council's vote on the tax rate is
scheduled for September 11, 2007. The proposed budget is based on a tax rate of $0.73325 per $100
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valuation. Any change in the proposed rate will require revision of the proposed budget. The City is
required by law to follow certain meeting and notice (publication) guidelines identified in the "Truth in
Taxation"guide.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Porter to approve
Resolution No. 2007-22(R) accepting the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2007-2008;
accepting the calculation of an effective tax rate; establishing dates for public hearings on the
proposed property tax rate to be August 23, 2007 and August 28, 2007, and providing for the
publication as provided by the Texas Property Tax Code. A roll call vote was taken and passed
7-0 with Mayor Mondy, Mayor Pro Tern Byboth, Councilwoman Spillyards, Councilman Porter,
Councilman White, Councilman Young, and Councilman Goss voting for and none against.
6. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2007-23(R) authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an Interlocal Right Of Way Agreement between the City of Wylie and Wylie
Independent School District to construct and maintain fiber optic
telecommunications cable and conduits in the streets and Right Of Ways of the City
of Wylie, Texas. (J. Butters, Assistant City Manager)
Staff Comments
Assistant City Manager Butters addressed Council stating that WISD currently has a fiber network in the
Cities ROW. WISD needs to run fiber to the new schools and create a continuous loop. In the past, there
has been confusion when fiber has had to be relocated because of street repair or construction. The
purpose of the proposed agreement is to agree upon and document the parties' responsibilities, going
forward. The proposed agreement does not change the basic terms that we have operated under, in that,
we have never charged WISD for the use of ROW but the district does obtain permits and follow ROW
construction standards.
Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman White to
approve Resolution No. 2007-23(R) authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Right Of
Way Agreement between the City of Wylie and Wylie Independent School District to construct
and maintain fiber optic telecommunications cable and conduits in the streets and Right Of
Ways of the City of Wylie, Texas. A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
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 caption to Ordinance No. 2007-25 into the official record.
Mayor Mondy asked for a 10 minutes recess before moving into the Budget Work Session.
WORK SESSION
• 3rd Work Session for Proposed FY2007-2008 Budget
Mayor Mondy called the Council Work Session to order at 6:32 p.m. with all Council members in
attendance.
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Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager, Jeff Butters; Finance
Director, Larry Williamson; Public Services Director, Mike Sferra; Planning Director Renae' 011ie;
Assistant Police Chief John Duscio; Building Director Johnny Bray; Fire Chief, Randy Corbin;
_ City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Public Library Director, Rachel Orozco; City Secretary, Carole
Ehrlich, and various support staff.
Council members reviewed proposed budgets for FY 2007-2008 with individual departments.
Departments presenting their FY2007-2008 budgets during the work session were: Planning
Department, Building Department, Code Enforcement, Streets Department, Parks and
Recreation Department, Library, and Utility Fund departments. Also presented were the
combined services for both the General Fund and Utility Fund and special Revenue Funds (4B
Parks and Recreation, Fire Training and Dispatch). Each department's director or supervisor
reviewed the highlights of their budgets and reported the accomplishments for FY 2006-07 and
discussed the objectives for FY2007-2008 with regard to the individual expense line items
requested for the coming year.
Additional information requested by Council included: request the City Manager to bring an
agenda item to Council for policy options for sidewalk repair; implementation of future
departmental performance measures; submit costs to include an additional "Green up Clean up"
campaign each year; costs to increase staffing for the Wylie Wave program by two staff
members to allow more youth to participate and the review of revenue generated from the
program; address a plan to streamline permit processing to include online service for some
phases for better customer service; a comprehensive plan for IT that includes these online
services, and present an overview on current procedures and recommended changes to step
up Code Enforcement , City wide.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before Council, Mayor Mondy adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m.
Consensus of Council was to adjourn.
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