07-11-2017 (City Council) Minutes _Mc Wylie City Council
CITY OF WYLIE
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Minutes
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex- Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Mayor Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Interim City Secretary Stephanie
Storm took roll call with the following City Council members present: Mayor pro tern Keith
Stephens, Councilwoman Diane Culver, Councilman Jeff Forrester, Councilwoman Candy
Arrington, Councilman Timothy T. Wallis (6:10), and Councilman David Dahl.
Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager, Chris Hoisted; Fire
Chief, Brent Parker; City Engineer, Tim Porter; Development Services Director, Renae 011ie;
Human Resource Director, Lety Yanez; Police Chief, Anthony Henderson; Communications
Specialist, Judy Truesdell; Finance Director, Linda Bantz; Library Director, Rachel Orozco;
Building Official, Bret McCullough; Interim City Secretary, Stephanie Storm, and various support
staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Dahl gave the Invocation and Councilwoman Arrington led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
• Citizen Recognition for Heroic Action (B. Parker, Fire Chief)
Fire Chief Brent Parker presented a life save plaque to honor Devonte Emory for his selfless
action for saving a child from drowning at a neighborhood pool.
Councilman Wallis took a seat at the dias at 6:10 p.m.
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CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a non-
agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. 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.
Citizens, John Englar, Jerry Smith, and Matthew Porter spoke during citizen comments
regarding the 2017/2018 budget and tax rate.
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 of June 27, 2017 Regular Meeting of the
Wylie City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary)
B. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2017-14(R) of the City of Wylie, Texas finding that
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's ("Oncor" or "Company") application to change
rates within the City should be denied; finding that the city's reasonable rate case expenses
shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is
passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the
Company and Legal Counsel. (M. Manson, City Manager)
C. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for Bozman Farm Estates Phase 6,
establishing 181 single family residential lots and three open space lots on 59.968 acres,
generally located east of Bozman Farms Ph 5A & 5B and north of Beaver Creek Road. (R.
011ie, Development Services Director)
D. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Preliminary Plat for Woodbridge Phase 21,
establishing 368 single family residential lots, 10 open space lots, and one Public Park on
104.174 acres, generally located south of FM 544 between McCreary Road and Springwell
Parkway. (R. 011ie, Development Services Director)
E. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2017-21 amending Ordinance No. 2016-20 (2016-
2017 Budget)for proposed budget amendments for fiscal year 2016-2017. (L. Bantz, Finance
Director)
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, seconded by Councilman Dahl to approve
the Consent Agenda. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider, and act upon, amendments to Article 5, Sections
5.1.F.Retail 20. Restaurants with Drive-in or Drive-through Service and 21. Restaurant
without Drive-In or Drive-Through Service to consider a reduction in required parking. (R.
011ie, Development Services Director)
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Staff Comments
Development Services Director 011ie addressed Council stating this item is looking at restaurant
parking lots without drive-thru. Our current ratio is 1 to 75, which is one parking space for every
75 feet of flooring area. 011ie stated that she looked at neighboring cities and most cities
parking regulations for a restaurant without a drive through is 1 to 100.
Public Hearing
Mayor Hogue opened the public hearing on Item#1 at 6:25 p.m. asking anyone present wishing
to address Council to come forward.
Charles McClure spoke to council in favor of a 1 to 100 parking regulation.
Mayor Hogue closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Councilman Forrester to approve an
amendment to Article 5, Sections 5.1.F.Retail 20. Restaurants with Drive-in or Drive-through
Service and 21. Restaurant without Drive-In or Drive-Through Service to consider a reduction in
required parking for the 1 to 100. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
Tabled from 06-27-2017
Remove from table and consider
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, seconded by Councilwoman Culver to
remove Item#2 from the table and consider. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider,and act upon,Resolution No.2017-13(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie,
Texas, supporting the proposed FM 2514 roadway improvements, from north of Drain
Drive to Brown Street,in the City of Wylie; and providing for an effective date. (7'. Porter,
City Engineer)
Staff Comments
City Engineer Tim Porter addressed council stating that TXDOT seeks Council approval for a
resolution of support for project FM 2514 from Drain Drive to Brown Street. Porter stated there
will be a TXDOT public hearing in September/October on this project. Engineer Porter stated
he provided additional exhibits that give a little more insight on the existing right-of-way and the
currently proposed right-of-way through that area. Councilwoman Culver asked if TXDOT was
going to bury the powerlines. Mayor Hogue asked where the road would be located. Engineer
Porter stated the roadway would be about 7 feet from the new right-of-way. He also stated
TXDOT will be installing a 6 foot wide sidewalk.
Citizen Jane Tilton expressed concerns with widening this section of the roadway with regard to
the historic homes and downtown district.
Mayor Hogue asked if the Council does not support the Resolution is TXDOT still going to build
it. Engineer Porter responded that he believed so; TXDOT does not require the cities support.
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The Mayor clarified that Saint Paul did not support it; however, TXDOT is currently building it.
Mayor Pro Tern Stephens asked TXDOT Project Manager Denise Lunski if the affected property
owners will be compensated for the property that they are going to lose. Lunski stated yes, any
property that is acquired, the property owner will be compensated. Lunski also stated she was
not sure regarding the utilities but will find out. Councilwoman Culver asked if TXDOT has
looked at purchasing some of the homes due to the standard of living will be reduced with a
road so close to the home. Lunski stated she will have to check with her right-of-way
department, but feels they will do their due diligence. Mayor Pro Tern Stephens asked if this is
the only plan that TXDOT has and Lunski replied this was the only plan. Mayor Hogue asked if
the other entities roadway plans are being discussed or taken into consideration. Lunski replied
that the City plan matches with the County plan when it comes to FM 2514 and stated that they
would never widen south of the railroad tracks to six lanes. Mayor Hogue stated that council
had various options in regard to action on this item and asked Ms. Lunski would either action
make a difference. Lunski replied they will have an open house and the public hearing would
consist of the design of the roadway, an environmental discussion, project timeline, right-of-way
discussion, and the public would be allowed to comment during the hearing and two weeks after
the public hearing. Lunski stated that if there is enough out-cry there may be different action.
Lunski stated that the property owners and elected officials will be notified 30-45 days prior to
the public hearing.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Stephens, seconded by Councilman Forrester to table
consideration of Resolution No. 2017-13 until the announcement of the public hearing and then
place back on the agenda on the next council meeting following that announcement with a
modification to have it back on the agenda two weeks after the public hearing. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 7-0.
Mayor Hogue convened into the Work Session at 7:17 p.m.
WORK SESSION
• FY 2017-2018 Budget Discussion and Department Presentations to Council (L. Bantz,
Finance Director)
The following departments provided presentations for City Council regarding their FY 2017/2018
proposed budget, including expenditures and revenues. Additionally the departments provided
accomplishments completed in FY 2016/17 and objectives for the new FY 2017/18 budget.
Staff answered questions regarding line items within their FY 2017/2018 budget.
Wylie Fire Rescue/Dispatch
Library
Human Resources
Development Services (Planning & Zoning/Building Inspections/Code Enforcement)
Finance
City Manager stated Thursday, the 13th, Public Services, WEDC, and Engineering will be
presenting their budgets. On the 18th Police, Animal Control, City Secretary, City Manager, and
City Council will present their budgets. There will also be discussion regarding the Utility and
Parks and Recreation 4B fund. Mayor Hogue stated that they will begin discussing tax rates on
Thursday, the 13th
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Citizen Matthew Porter spoke in regard to the proposed budget.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Take any action as a result from Work Session.
Mayor Hogue reconvened into Regular Session at 9:19 p.m.
READING OF ORDINANCE
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter,Article III, Section 13-D.
Interim City Secretary Storm read the caption to Ordinance No. 2017-21 into the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Stephens, seconded Councilman Dahl to adjourn the
meeting at.9:21 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
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