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07-26-2005 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES Wylie City Council Tuesday, July 26, 2005 — 6:00 p.m. Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers 2000 State Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mondy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Members present were: Mayor Pro Tem Eric Hogue, Councilwoman Reta Allen, Councilman Merrill Young, and Councilman Earl Newsom. Councilman Rick White and Councilman Carter Porter were absent. Staff present were: Assistant City Manager Mindy Manson, City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Planning & Zoning Director, Claude Thompson; Interim Library Director Donna Shirley; Public Services Director Mike Sferra; Fire Marshall Steve Seddig; Public Information Officer, Mark Witter, and City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich. INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Paul Castell of the Southfork Baptist Church gave the invocation and Councilman Newsom led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION No one was present to address Council under Citizens Participation 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 regular City Council Meeting of June 28, 2005 and Special Called Work Sessions of June 30, 2005. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary) B. Consider and act upon approval of a Replat for Wylie Hibernia Addition, generally located east of State Highway 78 and north of W. Kirby Street. (C. Thompson,Planning and Zoning Director) C. Consider and act upon awarding a contract, in the amount of $43,720.00, to Jim Bowman Construction for drainage improvements at Olde City Park. (M. Sferra,Public Services Director) D. Consider and act upon a request from the Tiara Totin Tootsies to sell tickets to a "Red Hat Society Chapter," event to be held at the Bart Peddicord Community Center on August 27, 2005. (R. Diaz,Asst. Superintendent,Parks and Recreation) Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue, seconded by Councilwoman Allen to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A vote was taken and passed 5-0 with Councilman Porter and Councilman White absent. Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 1 Councilman Porter arrived at 6:20 p.m. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 1. Consider and act upon the Citizen Bond Advisory Committee recommendations for possible inclusion in a November 8,2005 Bond Election. (Marvin Fuller, CBAC Vice Chairman) Mayor Mondy explained to those present that information would be gathered on this item but no action would be taken, due to the absence of City Manager and the Finance Director. CBAC Comments Marvin Fuller, Vice Chairman for the CBAC addressed Council stating that he appreciated the opportunity to present the recommendations of the 2005 Citizen Bond Advisory Committee. He explained that Chairman Jay Whitlow had work commitments this evening and was unable to attend. He stated that Mr. Whitlow sent his gratitude to the Council for allowing him to serve on this committee. Mr. Fuller gave an overview of the committee members. He explained that on March 22, 2005, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2005-12, which created a Citizen Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) that was charged with making "recommendation(s) to the City Council.....about the total amount of the Bond issuance and the specific projects to be included in the proposition(s)presented to the voters.He reported that the CBAC held six meetings on April 28,May 12, May 19, June 2, June 16 and on July 16,2005.Presented to Council tonight is a proposition proposal which covers the recommendations by the CBAC. Mr. Fuller discussed each proposed proposition and the cost of each project. He explained the packaging of the roads and other items in each proposition. He reported that responses were accepted until the 16th of June for citizens wishing to comment on individual projects, from that the committee met to determine the need for projects noted.He stated that there were maps showing the response areas from the comments sent to the committee. This map shows responses from all areas of the City. He explained that the proposed property tax increase for these projects would be around $.19 which would equate to $282.00 per year on a home valued at$150,000. Council Discussion Mr. Fuller stated that: Proposition#1 authorized bonds in the amount of$31,600,000 for road projects to include;FM 1378(Brown to Parker), Stone (Ballard to Collins), Brown(1378 to Ballard), and Brown(78 to Anson). He explained that there was a potential for future County Bond reimbursement for the two projects involving Brown Street. He stated if this reimbursement became a reality, there might be monies left from this proposition to be used for other road/street projects. Mayor Mondy asked City Engineer Holsted if any monies had been put in this proposition for sidewalk construction and repair. Mr. Hoisted stated no there was not. Mr. Fuller stated that this issue had come up during discussion but the committee felt that only sidewalks connecting to the new roads should be addressed in the proposition. This includes several miles of sidewalks. Mr. Fuller reiterated that some of the items in the proposition may qualify for future County Bond monies and in the event they did, monies would be left to address further sidewalk issues. Mayor Mondy asked if Mr. Holsted had an estimate for the widening of SH 78 past the Municipal Complex. Mr. Holsted said he did not. Mayor Mondy asked if all road projects were addressed what would the cost be. Mr.Hoisted stated that it would be over$69,000,000. Proposition#2 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$500,000 for the renovation of the existing City Complex into a Fire, Police and Municipal Court Building. Mayor Mondy then asked about the renovation. Mr. Fuller stated that if a new City Hall was constructed, the current building would be very efficient once renovated for Fire, Police and Municipal Court. Proposition #3 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$1,500,000 for the construction of a new Fire station. Mayor Mondy stated that with the cost of steel and other construction items, it may be more prudent to build now rather than wait. Proposition#4 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$6,715,000 for the construction, improvement, and equipment of park and recreational facilities at Founders Park and Community Park. Mayor Mondy asked what improvements were included in this item. Public Services Director Sferra stated that Founders Park would add two baseball fields, soccer Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 2 fields, concession stand, additional parking, walking trail within the park and additional landscaping. At Community Park the proposal would include new restrooms which are very much needed, updating the walking trails to concrete, renovating all irrigation, drainage and lighting, and replacing the stands. Mayor Pro Tem Hogue then asked why only two baseball fields would be added out of the $6,715,000. Mr. Sferra commented yes. Mayor Pro Tern Hogue asked if there was room for additional parking at the fields. Mr. Sferra stated not without taking some of the fields away.Mayor Mondy stated that taking the aquatic center out of the equation, over 27% of the total proposed bond package was for recreation.Mr.Fuller stated that was correct. Proposition#5 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$10,200,000 for the construction of a new Recreation Center/Park Administration facility, including the acquisition of land. Mayor Mondy asked Public Services Director Sferra to explain this proposition. Mr. Sferra stated that this was the recommendation by Brinkley Sargent constructing a Recreation Center consisting of around 50,000 square feet. It would include meeting rooms,conference rooms, exercise, training and indoor basketball for use by the public. He stated that currently all recreation programs are being run at WISD. With this new facility,the City will have a place to conduct the summer programs. The cost savings would be considerable and no busing would be required. Mayor Mondy asked if the schools could continue to be used in lieu of building a recreation center. Mr. Sferra stated that citizens desired a facility they could use year round. Mayor Pro Tern Hogue asked what the cost was to the City to use school facilities. Mr. Sferra stated it was considerable and the construction of this project would eliminate this cost. Proposition #6 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$4,680,000 for permanent public improvement of an aquatics facility, including the acquisition of land. Mayor Mondy asked if it would be covered. Mr. Sferra stated that it would not be covered. Mayor Mondy stated that it could only be used between the months of May to September. Mr. Sferra stated if the Recreation Center was also approved there might be a possibility of covered sections of the pool for year round usage. Mayor Mondy asked if both could be constructed as enclosed areas at the cost projected in these propositions. Mr. Sferra stated that it was too early to know an exact cost for accomplishing the closure. Mayor Pro Tem Hogue asked if this was a water park or just a pool. Mr. Fuller stated it would have somewhat of a theme but would not be a water park. Councilman Newsom stated that the committee and staff were bringing these items forward without many answers regarding the description of what was planned. He stated that he wanted to see some solid plans before taking to the citizens. Mr. Sferra stated that he could go back to the Brinkley Sargent assessment and bring back to Council the particulars for the recreation propositions. Janette Johnston, a CBAC member addressed Council stating that she had recommended the aquatics center because she felt the City needed an Olympic size pool for a swim team and other citizens'use. Proposition#7 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$400,000 for the construction, improvement, and equipment of an animal shelter. Councilman Newsom stated that the current animal shelter was not adequate for the City. He stated that the renovation should give proper sanitation and space. Proposition#8 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$8,645,000 for the construction of a new City Hall facility. Mr. Fuller stated that currently the Municipal Complex was too small to accommodate employees and had been extended to include two new exterior buildings with the possibility of another off site facility being added in the near future. He explained that the new Complex would be built as a shell and converted to work space as needed with growth and expansion. Proposition#9 shall authorize bonds in the amount of$5,110,000 for the construction and equipment of a new Library. Some questions were raised by Council regarding the phasing space, books needed, and other staffing that would be required with the larger facility. Mayor Mondy asked Mr. Fuller if any monies were in the propositions for maintenance/operations of these buildings once constructed. Mr. Fuller stated no the funds would be for construction and equipment only. Mayor Mondy asked staff if a survey of say 500 citizens of Wylie could be compiled to see what priorities it would project and whether citizens were in favor of the improvements. Councilman Young stated that he was in full support of a poll count. Councilman Young then asked what the cost was for a bond election. City Secretary Ehrlich stated that it depended on the uniform election date that was chosen and whether Collin County and/or other cities were holding elections and would share in the cost. An example would be to hold an election with no other entities would cost approximately $18,000. If a May election was called whereby other cities/school districts were holding elections it would be as low as $6,000 to$7,000. Councilman Young stated he would be for the poll survey before spending monies on a bond election to see if support was there. Councilman Young stated that he would like to see many of these facilities blocked together to save building costs. Mr. Fuller stated that the CBAC had discussed and agreed tying some buildings together and Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 3 using shared parking for the most cost efficiency. David Mednitch representing First Southwest addressed Council stating that the proposed propositions and the cost to complete all propositions was figured for ad valorem taxes at a very conservative rate. Mayor Mondy asked what this meant and how it could change based on the economy and other issues, such as future valuations and growth. Mr. Mednitch stated that the numbers are what they are but he could run different scenarios of interest/growth to show differentials. Mayor Mondy and the Council thanked the CBAC for their hard work compiling and making the recommendations needed. Mayor Mondy also asked again for a survey polling citizens of Wylie. Councilmembers discussed tabling the item to provide staff time to gather more information and allow time for questions directed to City Manager Mark Roath and Finance Director Larry Williamson. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Newsom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue to table Item #1 to the August 9, 2005 Council Meeting. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. Tabled Item from 7-12-05 Motion to remove from table and: A motion was made by Councilman Young to remove Item #2 from the table. Consensus of Council was to remove and consider. 2. Consider and act upon Resolution No. 2005-22(R) approving an amendment to the City's Thoroughfare Plan setting the alignment for Alanis Drive. Staff Comments City Engineer Chris Holsted addressed Council stating that the City's Thoroughfare Plan shows two major east-west roadways located south of Stone Road. Staff recommends these roadways be combined into one thoroughfare, which will connect to Alanis Drive in the Twin Lakes Subdivision. Three alignment options were presented to Council on June 30, 2005. Option 1 extends east across the Hood tract to FM 544, Option 2 extends east across the Hood and Rice tracts to FM 544, and Option 3 extends east across the Hood and Rice tracts to FM 544 generally at the Bozman Road intersection. The three options are graphically shown on the attached display. Staff recommends Option 1 due to the lowest construction cost and the impact to the fewest number of properties. Staff met on July 20, 2005 with the effected property owners to discuss the alignment alternatives. Representatives from WISD, Rice tract, Hood tract and Mr. Pulliam and Mr. Bates were present. The consensus from this meeting was in favor of Option#1. WISD's preference is to locate an elementary school site within the Rice property and the Board has already acted on a 12 acre site. The Option 2 realignment creates a possibility of a 40 acre site for a junior high/intermediate school on the Rice property; however, the site was not wholly satisfactory to the WISD because it is bisected by a power transmission line. Staff asked WISD for a letter clarifying their preference for schools in that area and stated that the elementary school had already been approved and was their preference along with Option#1. Council Discussion Mayor Mondy stated that he was in favor of Option #2 due to dividing the cost of the road construction, allowing quicker construction of the road and less negotiation between developers. He stated that it would be wiser to look a both tracts of land together. Assistant City Manager Manson stated that during the previously mentioned meeting, parties present preferred Option #1 which was close to the original alignment adopted on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Councilman Newsom asked the Mayor why he preferred Option#2. Mayor Mondy replied that Option#1 put all costs on one property owner rather than spreading the cost. He also stated that with all the development going on in Rockwall County the 2" option would move traffic more quickly. He also had concerns with the development of the Hood Property with regards to density and cost of the road. Assistant City Manager Manson stated that the reality of the two properties blending together was not likely, due to the fact that the Rice Tract was on the agenda tonight for consideration and action. Councilman Newsom stated that it was his understanding that WISD preferred Option #1. Councilwoman Allen asked staff if Option#1 was not the original direction on the Thoroughfare Plan. City Engineer Holsted commented that it was and Option #2 and #3 only came up when the Rice Tract (ZC2005-13) had proposed retail/commercial for convenience in that area. He explained that this proposed commercial was not any longer being considered and that several months ago Option#2 had been dropped from the proposed PD. Mayor Mondy asked if the original Option#1 was shifted to miss existing homes. Mr. Holsted commented yes it had. Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 4 Property Owners/Developers Comments Marvin Fuller residing at 355 Donna, Wylie Texas addressed Council stating that he had purchased some land in the area near the Hood property and would be affected by Option#1. He explained that he was in favor of Option#2. He stated that the reasons for his favoring Option #2 was that it spreads the impact cost over 2 owners and reduces the distance of road construction to the Hood Property by 350 feet. This calculates to 15% savings and anyone looking at the Hood project would be in favor of this savings.Mobility is another issue to address with Option#2 which brings the road further south down FM 544 and takes traffic quicker to SH 78. The third factor is the curve of the road in Option #2 is more pleasing and gives the road more character rather than a straight grid. He also commented that he would like to see the Hood property near the Pulliam land to be acre lots to enhance the investments made by Mr.Pulliam. Ryan Betz representing the Skorberg Co. and the Rice Tract addressed Council restating that he felt Option#1 was the proper alignment for Alanis. He explained that staff, neighbors, WISD, and developers all desired Option #1. The Redgroup which is representing the Hood property has stated that they will build on the Hood Property and desire Option#1. The cost savings with Option#1 on the Hood property will be $263,000. and save the Rice Property in the area of$750,000. He asked Council to consider impact fees for roads which would spread the cost to all property owners. Mr.Betz asked that Council consider Option#1 as all parties involved desire. Skip Klinefelter representing the Redgroup and the Hood property addressed Council stating that he was in favor of Option#1. Mayor Mondy asked Mr. Klinefelter if he had a letter showing a contract with Mr. Hood. Mr. Klinefelter explained that he did but was not asked to bring it to the meeting. He promised to send it in the morning to staff. He explained that Mr. Hood requested that he attend and represent him in the staff meeting mentioned earlier and tonight. He stated that when the Redgroup Company put developments in a community, it was always done in partnership with the City. His reasons for Option#1 were: it leaves the road as straight as it can be to move traffic faster. He stated that national surveys showed that traffic moves much quicker with straight roads, and it only affects one piece of property and if aligned properly, will cost the City less to extend from that point forward when looking at the acquisition of land. He stated as a representative of the Hood Property, Redgroup feels that the property owners presently in the area should be protected. He suggested 1 acre lots around the existing Pullium/Bates Property and 15,000 plus sq. ft. lots backing up to FM 544. He also stated that he would commit to two lanes as currently that was all that was needed for Alanis. Mayor Mondy asked if he would escrow the other two. Mr. Klinefelter stated he would not. Mayor Pro Tem Hogue asked how soon he would bring forward a PD for the Hood property. Mr. Kinefelter stated is would be within 60 to 90 days to the Planning and Zoning Department. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman Newsom to approve Resolution No. 2005-22(R) approving an amendment to the City's Thoroughfare Plan and setting Option#1 as the alignment for Alanis Drive. A vote was taken and passed 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Hogue, Councilwoman Allen, Councilman Young, Councilman Newsom and Councilman Porter voting for and Mayor Mondy voting against. PUBLIC HEARING Tabled Item from 6-14-05 Motion to remove from table and: A motion was made by Councilman Young to remove Item#2 from the table. Consensus of Council was to remove and consider. 3. Continue a Public Hearing and act upon Ordinance No. 2005-24 approving a change in zoning from Agriculture (A)to Planned Development(PD)District for single-family residential uses,property being generally located in the northwest corner of F. M. 544 and Vinson Road. Zoning Case 2005-13 (C. Thompson,Planning and Zoning Director) Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 5 Staff Comments Planning and Zoning Director Thompson addressed Council stating that this item was tabled on June 14, 2005 in order to research alternative alignments of Alanis Drive eastwardly to old FM 544 and whether the subject property might be needed for such a routing. The Council considered several alternate alignments in Work Session on June 30, 2005 and again as an action item on July 12, 2005 but no consensus has been reached as of the posting of the subject request. Tonight an option was approved to align Alanis Drive through the Hood Property thereby making no significant changes to the Rice Tract. The property totals 185.1449 acres, west of F.M. 544 and north of Vinson Road. The property was annexed into Wylie on September 28, 2004, and is zoned Agriculture (A) as a holding district until appropriate urban uses are requested. The property was previously occupied by a rural homestead. Developer/Council.Discussion Ryan Betz representing the Skorberg Company addressed Council thanking them for the opportunity to present the PD Plan and asked for Council support. He mentioned that there were 450 lots total with the minimum house size of 2,400 sq. ft. and 28 acres of Park with the WISD elementary school site. Mayor Mondy asked if all portions of the development had sidewalks. Mr. Betz replied yes it did. He explained that the lots measured from a minimum of 7,500 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. with the lots abutting the Pulliam property being 12,000 sq. ft. or above. About 12% of the lots are in excess of 12,000 sq. ft. Mayor Pro Tern Hogue asked about front entry and Mr. Betz replied that all garage doors faced the side with only homes with three garages having one face the street. Councilman Newsom asked Mr.Betz if he could commit to livable square footage of: 2,400 sq. ft. for 60%, 2,600 livable for 20%, and 2,800 livable sq. ft for 20%. Mr. Betz stated he would. Mr. Betz also commented that he would commit to a 30 ft. buffer with trees and vegetation along the Pulliam Property with 20,000 plus sq. ft. lots platted. Mayor Pro Tern Hogue asked how many lots would be under 10,000 sq. ft. Mr.Betz replied that there would be approximately 100 homes. Continue Public Hearing Mayor Mondy opened the continued public hearing at 8:20 p. m. Marvin Fuller residing at 355 Donna,Wylie Texas addressed Council stating that he was concerned about traffic access to SH 78. He also mentioned the park on the northwest side of the development. He stated that he was in support of the design but would like to see the largest lots/homes be brought in first and then phase down to the smaller lots/homes. He also commented that fences surrounding the buffer zone at the north end of the property(abutting Pulliam property) should have specific color and design and should be maintained. The property owners and future Hood development should be complemented by this buffer and fence design. He also suggested some future plans be considered to build a roadway to Pleasant Valley to allow easy access to the future 190 extension. With no one else present to speak,Mayor Mondy closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Council Comments Mayor Mondy asked Mr. Betz how he planned to phase in the property. Mr. Betz replied that the phasing would be done by market demand. He explained that he did not think there was a way to establish size other than by market demand. Mayor Mondy asked how many home builders would be working. Mr. Betz stated that there would be two in the first phase and two in the second phase with a possibility of three at any time. Mayor Pro Tern Hogue had concern as to phasing in the 7,500 sq. ft. lots first. Mr. Betz assured council that those lots would not be first due to several reasons including: that property being in the GISD school district and availability of a school, infrastructure is not in place and the manufactured housing development abutting the property. Councilman Newsom asked about the fencing on the north end of the property near the buffer zone. Mr. Betz replied that it would conform to the Honey Gold color and be uniform in structure and design per the CCR. Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue, seconded by Councilman Newsom to approve Ordinance No. 2005-24 (Zoning Case 2005-13) with stipulations that include: livable house sizes shall be: 60% a minimum of 2,400 sq. ft. , 20%a minimum of 2,600 sq. ft. and 20% a minimum of 2,800 sq. ft.; that a 30 foot buffer be Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 6 added to the property along the Pulliam property with 20,000 plus sq. ft. lots and that fences along the Pulliam property be uniform in color, structure, and design. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 4. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance No. 2005-34 abandoning the alley right-of-way bounding the west side of Block 11 of the Keller's #2 Addition, generally located in the southwest corner of Cottonbelt Road and Fleming Street, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the sale of said right-of-way to abutting property owners in accordance with State Law. (C. Thompson, Planning and Zoning Director) Staff Comments Planning and Zoning Director Thompson addressed Council stating that the subject property was created by platting of the Keller's #2 Addition in the mid-1980s. Block 11 of Keller's #2 Addition is located in the southwest corner of Cottonbelt Road and Fleming Street, and is bounded on the south by the railroad corridor and on the west by the Rustic Oaks Apartments. The block was originally platted as six (6) single-family residential lots, and has been zoned for single-family residential use since its creation. However, it was for a number of years occupied by attached dwellings in four-plex configuration. The property was rezoned to Multifamily (MF) District in December of 2004, and the deteriorated attached dwellings subsequently removed. The property is currently vacant. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Newsom, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue to approve Ordinance No. 2005-34 abandoning the alley right-of-way bounding the west side of Block 11 of the Keller's #2 Addition, generally located in the southeast corner of Cottonbelt Road and Fleming Street, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the sale of said right-of-way to abutting property owners in accordance with State Law. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 5. Consider and act upon authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Wylie North East Water Supply Corporation regarding placement of radio communications equipment on their facilities. (S. English, Fire Chief) Staff Comments Fire Marshall Seddig addressed Council stating that the City of Wylie Police and Fire Rescue department rely heavily on communication. Currently the Police and Fire departments are operating with Mobile Data Computers (MDC) units in all first line apparatus. The system is securely and closely connected to a wireless network Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) center. The system provides public safety units in the field with vital access capabilities to information for performing day-to-day operations. Public Safety information is relayed via CAD to MDC's in the field and is available to units performing public safety functions. The system we are moving to install currently increases our interoperability and compatibility with technology and increases the effectiveness of public safety communications. This system requires a number of strategically located communication devices be installed and networked together to provide complete coverage of the entire public safety responses district of the City of Wylie. Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue, seconded by Councilman Young to authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Wylie North East Water Supply Corporation regarding placement of radio communication equipment on their facilities. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 6. Consider and act upon authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with the Department of Defense/U.S. Corps of Engineers regarding the installation of one unit for a secure data communication system on their existing radio tower at the Corp Office, located at 3375 Skyview Drive in Wylie. (S. English, Fire Chief) Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 7 Staff Comments Fire Marshall Seddig addressed Council stating that the request to Co-locate on the existing radio tower at the US Army Corp of Engineers, 3375 Skyview Drive, Wylie, Texas will cover the future wireless network needs for lake area in the Wylie Fire Rescue Department response district. The location will also provide redundancy to the wireless system in the areas to the south and east along North Hwy 78 and will complete full coverage for the City. Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue, seconded by Councilman Young to authorize the Mayor to sign a License Agreement with the Department of Defense/U.S. Corps of Engineers regarding the installation of one unit for a secure data communication system on their existing radio tower at the Corp Office, located at 3375 Skyview Drive,Wylie. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 7. Consider and act upon the resignation of Valli Hoski and the appointment of a new member to the Library Advisory Board for the unexpired term of July 2005 to July 2007. (D. Shirley, Interim Library Director) Staff Comments Interim Library Director Shirley addressed Council stating that Article VIII, Section 2C of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to appoint a Library Board.The Board shall consist of seven(7)citizens who shall be qualified voters who shall serve for a term of two(2)years with three(3)members'terms expiring in even-numbered years and four(4) members'terms expiring in odd-numbered years.Valli Hoski was reappointed to the Library Board for a two(2)year term expiring July of 2007. Ms.Hoski,who has served very faithfully on the Board since 2004,has recently submitted her resignation from her appointment to the Library Board due to an increase in professional and family commitments. Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue, seconded by Councilman Young to accept the resignation of Valli Hoski and appoint Sandra Andrews Williams to fill the unexpired term from July 2005 to July 2007. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. 8. Consider and act upon Resolution No. 2005-23(R), authorizing the Wylie Economic Development Corporation to enter into debt in the amount of$1,245,039 for the development of a business park and redevelopment of land within Regency Business Park; and declaring an effective date. (S. Satterwhite, WEDC Director) Staff Comments WEDC Director Satterwhite addressed Council stating that the WEDC is currently under contract to purchase 24.981 acres for a total purchase price of$639,000. The cumulative purchase price is representative of contracts with Raynor Manufacturing for 9.945 acres at$300,000 and Holland USA for 15.031 acres at$339,000. Being two contiguous tracts located adjacent to Holland Hitch with frontage on Martinez Lane, the WEDC intends to develop the two sites into a well-ordered, master planned business park. In addition to the land purchase, the WEDC intends to improve the perimeter street(Martinez)and provide water, sewer,drainage and interior street improvements with a cost of$366,667. In addition to the Holland and Raynor contracts, the WEDC is under contract with Ferrell Construction Company to purchase a 1 acre tract located near the intersection of F.M. 544 and Regency Drive in Wylie. The purchase price of the contract is $239,372. The WEDC intends to purchase the site and demolish a 6,500 square foot facility which was constructed in 1984. The site will then be packaged with adjacent commercial property for resale or utilized to expand an adjacent commercial enterprise.Mr. Satterwhite stated that he would be happy to answer any questions. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue to approve Resolution No. 2005-22(R) authorizing the Wylie Economic Development Corporation to enter into debt in the amount of Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 8 $1,245,039 for the development of a business park and redevelopment of land within Regency Business Park; and declaring an effective date. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. READING OF ORDINANCES TITLE & CAPTION APPROVED BY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY WYLIE CITY CHARTER,ARTICLE III,SECTION 13-D. City Secretary Carole Ehrlich read captions to Ordinance No.'s 2005-24 and 2005-34 into the official record. Mayor Mondy recessed into Executive Session at 9:09 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001,et.seq, Texas Government Code,to wit: Section 551.072. To deliberate the purchase, exchange,lease or value of real property generally located at: • Ballard and State Highway 78 Section 551.072. To deliberate the purchase, exchange,lease or value of real property generally located at: • State Highway 78 and Jackson Mayor Mondy reconvened into open session at 9:29 p.m. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Take any action as a result of Executive Session No action was taken as a result of Executive Session ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue, seconded by Councilman Newsom to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. A vote was taken and passed 6-0 with Councilman White absent. ` � J hnMond ,M or `Vim: ••ATTEST: • /'' Caro a Ehrlich,Ci y Secretary ,/'Ej1 �. Minutes—July 26,2005 Wylie City Council Page 9