08-23-2005 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Tuesday, August 23, 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
Tern Eric Hogue, Councilwoman Reta Allen, Councilman Merrill Young, Councilman Earl Newsom,
Councilman Rick White and Councilman Carter Porter.
Staff present were: City Manager, Mark Roath; Assistant City Manager, Mindy Manson; City Engineer,
Chris Hoisted; Planning & Zoning Director, Claude Thompson; Finance Director, Larry Williamson;
Library Director, Rachael Orozco, Public Services Director Mike Sferra; Fire Chief Shan English;
Public Information Officer,Mark Witter, and City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich.
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Newsom gave the invocation and Mayor Pro Tern Hogue led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Lissette Rodriquez residing at 202 S. Westgate Way, Wylie, Texas addressed Council stating that she was very
much in favor of adding the Aquatic Center as an indoor facility to the Bond package for the November 8, 2005
Special Election. She stated that the youth in Wylie needed a facility that teens could use in a constructive way.
She encouraged Council to place the proposition on the ballot to let voters decide.
Jerry Smith residing at 106 N. Carriagehouse Way, Wylie Texas read a letter from the office of First Lady Laura
Bush regarding the proposed new library and suggested sources to apply for federal grants.
Shannon Nolan residing at 315 Callie Court, Wylie, Texas addressed Council stating that the improvement to
Founders Park and Community Park were very much needed because of the lack of fields for the Wylie Baseball
Association to schedule games.
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 August 9, 2005. (C.
Ehrlich, City Secretary)
B. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for WISD Center Addition, generally located at 951
Ballard Street. (C. Thompson,Planning& Zoning Director)
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C. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for Wylie Lakes Phase 1A and 1B, generally located east
of Forrest Ross Road and south of Skyview Drive. (C. Thompson, Planning & Zoning
Director)
D. Consider and act upon authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SBC through
the Department of Information Services (DIR) for Internet Access and Long Distance
Service.(M.Roath, City Manager)
E. Consider and act upon authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the
North Texas Municipal Water District to locate a 400 MHz repeater antenna on an existing
200' foot radio tower. (S.English, Fire Chief)
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue, seconded by Councilman Newsom to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. A vote was taken and passed 7-0.
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Tabled Item from 8-16-05
Motion to remove from table and:
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue to remove Item#1 from the table. Consensus of Council
was to remove and consider.
1. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution #2005-25(R) ordering a bond election to be
held in the City of Wylie, Texas, making provision for the conduct of the election and
resolving other matters incident and related to such election. (M.Roath, City Manager)
Executive Summary
City Manager Roath addressed Council stating that on March 22, 2005, the City adopted Ordinance #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." The CBAC held six meetings on April 28, May 12, May 19, June 2, June
16 and July 6,2005. On July 26,2005,the CBAC recommended a Bond Program to the City Council. In turn,the
City Council reviewed the CBAC's recommendations on August 16, 2005, which the Council modified after
discussing said revisions with the CBAC. Presented tonight for Council consideration is the revised Resolution
including recommendations made by Council at the August 16,2005 work session.
Council Discussion
Councilman Young stated that he had researched a statement made in regards to the Aquatic Center being added
on to the CBAC recommendations at the 11th hour. He reported that this issue had been brought up for discussion
several times through the bond recommendation discussion by the CBAC. Councilman Young stated that many
citizens and youth in the city had asked him to propose this proposition be put back on the Resolution presented
tonight. Councilman Young also stated that he was in favor of pushing the whole bond issue back to the May
2006 election. Mayor Mondy stated that the recommendation from Council was to omit this item regarding the
Aquatic Center.
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Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue, seconded by Councilwoman Allen to approve
Resolution #2005-25(R) calling for a November 8, 2005 Special Bond Election and reading the
individual propositions included in this Resolution. A vote was taken and passed 6-1 with Mayor
Mondy, Mayor Pro Tern Hogue, Councilman Newsom, Councilwoman Allen, Councilman White, and
Councilman Porter voting for and Councilman Young voting against. Propositions included in
Resolution#2005-25(R) and read by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue are as follows:
PROPOSITION#1
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of $38,000,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes, to
wit: construction of street improvements at FM 1378, from Brown Street to the southern intersection of
Parker Road; Stone Road (FM 544), from Ballard Avenue to Vinson Road; Brown, from FM 1378 to
Ballard Avenue; Brown,from SH 78 to Stone Road and Alanis from Twin Lakes Drive to FM 544 with any
remaining funds being used to construct or repair other streets and thoroughfares within the City;
including drainage, curb, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping and traffic signalization and the acquisition of
land and rights-of-way therefor; such bonds to mature serially or otherwise over a period not to exceed
FORTY(40) years from their date,to be issued and sold in one or more series at any price or prices and to
bear interest at any rate of rates (fixed, floating, variable or otherwise) as shall be determined within the
discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of the bonds; and whether ad valorem taxes
shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the annual interest and provide a
sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"
PROPOSITION#2
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of$500,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes, to wit:
construction and repair of sidewalks within the City; such bonds to mature serially or otherwise over a
period not to exceed FORTY (40) years from their date, to be issued and sold in one or more series at any
price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates (fixed, floating, variable or otherwise) as shall be
determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of the bonds; and
whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the annual
interest and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"
PROPOSITION#3
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of$1,500,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes,to wit:
construction, improvement and equipment of fire fighting facilities; such bonds to mature serially or
otherwise over a period not to exceed FORTY (40) years from their date, to be issued and sold in one or
more series at any price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates (fixed, floating, variable or
otherwise) as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of
the bonds; and whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to
pay the annual interest and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"
PROPOSITION#4
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of$6,965,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes,to wit:
construction, improvement and equipment of park and recreational facilities for Founders/ Community
Park, including the acquisition of land therefor; such bonds to mature serially or otherwise over a period
not to exceed FORTY(40) years from their date,to be issued and sold in one or more series at any price or
prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates(fixed,floating,variable or otherwise) as shall be determined
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within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of the bonds; and whether ad
valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the annual interest and
provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"
PROPOSITION#5
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of$10,200,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes, to
wit: construction, improvement and equipment of park and recreational facilities for new Recreation
Center/Park Administration facilities, including the acquisition of land therefor; such bonds to mature
serially or otherwise over a period not to exceed FORTY(40)years from their date,to be issued and sold in
one or more series at any price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates(fixed,floating,variable or
otherwise) as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of
the bonds; and whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to
pay the annual interest and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"
PROPOSITION#6
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of$8,645,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes,to wit:
construction,improvement and equipment of City Hall facilities; such bonds to mature serially or otherwise
over a period not to exceed FORTY(40)years from their date,to be issued and sold in one or more series at
any price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates(fixed,floating,variable or otherwise)as shall be
determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of the bonds; and
whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the annual
interest and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"
PROPOSITION#7
"SHALL the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas,be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the
City in the principal amount of$8,140,000 for permanent public improvements and public purposes,to wit:
construction, improvement and equipment of municipal library facilities; such bonds to mature serially or
otherwise over a period not to exceed FORTY (40) years from their date, to be issued and sold in one or
more series at any price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates (fixed, floating, variable or
otherwise) as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of
the bonds; and whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to
pay the an
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Hold the first of two Public Hearings to discuss acceptance of the proposed Ad Valorem Tax
of$0.695 per $100 valuation and Calculation of an Effective Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2005-
2006. (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`d. A 2nd public hearing is scheduled for August 30th. 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 13t.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Mondy opened the public hearing at 6:20 p. m.
With no one present to speak,Mayor Mondy closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Mondy announced there would be a second Public Hearing on August 30, 2005 to discuss
acceptance of the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate of$0.695 per $100 valuation and allow citizens
an opportunity to speak. Final approval of a tax rate will be at the September 13, 2005 Council
Meeting.
3. Consider and act upon Ordinance No. 2005-38 amending the fees, policies and procedures of
the Bart Peddicord Community Center. (M.Sferra,Public Services Director)
Mayor Mondy announced that Item#3 had been withdrawn by staff.
No action was taken on this item. Consensus of Council was to withdraw the item.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation FY 2005—
2006 Budget. (S Satterwhite, WEDC Director)
Staff Comments
WEDC Director Satterwhite addressed Council giving an overview of the proposed FY 2005 — 2006 WEDC
Budget. The WEDC has reviewed the proposed budget and will approve the same on August 22, 2005. He
explained that Council will note that there are significant increases over FY 2004—2005 within the following line
items: incentives, advertising, and debt service. This is in part a result of the sale of five acres at the Extruder's
site. He also explained that there would be special projects in the future that funds could be used for as well.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hogue to approve the Wylie
Economic Development Corporation FY 2005-2006 Budget as presented. A vote was taken and passed
7-0.
READING OF ORDINANCES TITLE & CAPTION APPROVED BY COUNCIL AS
REQUIRED BY WYLIE CITY CHARTER,ARTICLE III, SECTION 13-D.
There were no ordinances passed to read into the official record.
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WORK SESSION
• Council training for web-mail use for email (S. Doville,IT Technician)
Mayor Mondy announced that the training for web-mail had been cancelled due to the absence of IT
Technician, Shone Doville. He stated that the work session would be held at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hogue, seconded by
Councilman Newsom to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Consensus of Council was to adjourn.
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