03-27-2006 (City Council) Minutes WISD Board of Trustees &
Wylie City Council
CITY OF WYLIE JOINT MEETING
Minutes
Joint Meeting
Wylie City Council and
WISD Board of Trustees
Monday, March 27, 2006 - 6:30 pm
Wylie High School - Room 125
2550 W. FM 544
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Sue Nicklas called the Wylie Independent School District Board of Trustee to order at
6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Ronni Fetzer, Henry E. Garland, Ralph E. James, Eric Lindsey,
Susan Shuler, and John M. Simmons. Staff present was Dr. John Fuller, WISD Superintendent;
Dr. T. J. Theisen, Assistant Superintendent; Brian Miller, Assistant Superintendent; David Spann,
Technology Director; WHS Principal, Gary Brown; McMillan Junior High Principal, Jon Peters;
Burnett Junior High Principal, Mike Williams; Birmingham Elementary Principal, Sherry Betts, and
Dodd Elementary Principal, Scott Winn.
Mayor John Mondy called the Wylie City Council to order at 6:31 p.m. Council members present
were: Mayor Pro Tern Eric Hogue, Councilman Rick Young, and Councilman Earl Newsom.
Councilman Merrill Young, Councilman Carter Porter, and Councilwoman Reta Allen were absent.
Staff present was City Manager Mark B. Roath, Assistant City Manager Mindy Manson, City
Engineer Chris Hoisted, Public Services Director Mike Sferra, and City Secretary Carole Ehrlich.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Sue Nicklas gave the invocation and Mayor John Mondy led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION
1. Discussion, and possible action, on planned City and School Infrastructure
Projects for the next three years.
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A. Planned School Facilities
WISD Superintendent Dr. John Fuller gave a presentation regarding the proposed schools in
phases reflecting the population growth of the school district. He explained that the construction
of new schools was directly linked to student population forecasts, not years. The principles
guiding this plan were to project a neighborhood concept, maximize joint use opportunities and
not overbuild. The current forecast at build-out is estimated at between 20,000 — 25,000 students
and could include 12 Elementary Schools, 4 Intermediate Schools, 4 Junior High Schools, and 2
to 3 High Schools dependent upon whether the Board of Trustees choose to keep one large high
school or two to three smaller high schools. He stated that cost for the basic facilities including the
maintenance on existing schools would be around $100,000,000. He displayed a map showing
the areas where land had been acquired for new schools and areas that were being considered
for acquisition of land for new school sites.
B. City Bond Projects, Phase I
City Manager Mark B. Roath gave a presentation regarding the City Bond Projects. He explained
that portions of the total bonds for roads, parks and city facilities would be completed in two
phases. This phasing would allow for better control in building quality, better access to existing
roads and thoroughfares, and more detail in park improvements. He displayed the two phases
and which bond issues would be covered in each phase.
C. New Subdivision Information
Assistant City Manager Mindy Manson gave a presentation to those present regarding future
subdivisions developments within the City of Wylie. Some of the developments with new phases
in the planning stages were: Woodbridge, Braddock Place (Rice Tract), Wylie Lakes, Creekside
Estates, and Estates at Creekside.
D. Student Population Trends
WISD Assistant Superintendent Brian Miller gave a presentation regarding student population
trends. He explained that over the past 10 years there had been a 150% growth in student
population. Just in the FY 2005-2006 school year, the growth was at around 9%. He explained
that the school district was very sound financially with a fund balance of around 4,000,000.
City Manager Roath stated that the City of Wylie was also in sound financial condition and as of
the last audit had a fund balance of over 4,000,000.
E. Planned Road Improvements
City Engineer Chris Hoisted gave a presentation regarding future road projects. Some of those
mentioned were: FM 544 to Parker Road (1/07), Brown Street — FM 1378 to Ballard Ave. (1/08),
Brown St. — H 78 to New High School (1/08), Stone Rd.- Ballard to Akin (1/07), Stone Rd. —Akin
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to Vinson (1-08), and S. Ballard Ave. — Stone to Alanis (6/08). He explained that 2 additional lanes
were scheduled for construction on Hwy. 78 from Spring Creek to the 190 Turnpike.
2. Discussion, and possible action, on Joint City and School Collaboration Projects
for the future.
A. Current City/School Collaborative Projects.
WISD Superintendent Dr. John Fuller and City Manager Mark Roath presented the current
City/School Collaborative Projects which included: Resource Officers, The Wylie Wave Program,
Character Education, Parking at Founders Park and Pirate Stadium, Weekly Construction
Planning Meetings, Reach for a Star Program, School Government Day, Tennis Courts at
Founders Park, Emergency Operations Center, Use of School Facilities, Joel Scott Memorial
Park, Fire Protection Programs and Students, Purchasing of land for Wylie High School and
Founders Park, and Crossing Guards. Dr. Fuller complemented the Wylie Police Department for
going over and above the needs of the Wylie Independent School District. He also mentioned the
Graffiti Ordinance passed by City Council and stated that the School District and City had worked
very hard to eradicate graffiti from school buildings and the City. City Manager Roath stated that
the two entities worked well together to enforce this issue.
B. Status Report on Parks/Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Public Services Director Mike Sferra presented a short presentation showing the Parks and
Recreation Open Space and Master Plan. He explained that hike and bike trails were in the
planning stages for possible construction in and around the TXU utility easements. The plan was
to link the trails into one and extend the trails through the city and into adjacent cites and to
include the Wells Property on FM 1378. He stated that future developers would share in the cost
of these trails. Also mentioned were the new athletic fields included in the City Bond Projects
which would add fourteen soccer fields, seven of which would be lighted and two additional
baseball fields at Founders Park along with one mile of hike and bike trails.
School Trustee Ronni Fetzer stated that the School District would be interested in the possibility
of shared hike and bike trails.
C. Other
WISD Superintendent Dr. John Fuller expressed his gratitude to the City and expressed his
appreciation for the collaborative work the City Manager and he had completed. He also
expressed his appreciation to the Joint WISD/City Subcommittee which meets monthly to address
issues involving the school district and the city. Trustee and WISD Subcommittee Chair Susan
Shuler thanked the subcommittee members stating that she believed progress was being made
thru this joint effort. Mayor Pro Tern Eric Hogue stated that as Chair for the City side of the Joint
Subcommittee, he also felt that issues were being addressed and thanked the Board, Council and
the other subcommittee members for their commitment to these joint efforts
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the WISD Board of Trustees, Chairman Sue Nicklas adjourned
the Joint Meeting at 8:24 p.m.
With no further business before the Wylie City Council, Mayor John Monday adjourned the Joint
Meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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