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04-23-2002 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES Wylie City Council Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 6:00 p.m. Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers 2000 State Highway 78 North ........:..:::.:. :.....:.. Council Present:Mayor John Mondy,Councilman Joel Scott, Councilwoman Reta Allen,Councilman Eric Hogue, Councilman Merrill Young,Councilman J.C.Worley and Councilman Chris Trout. Staff Present: Anthony Johnson,City Manager;Brady Snellgrove,Finance Director; Chris Hoisted, City Engineer; Claude Thompson,Planner and Barbara Salinas,City Secretary. 'I��. >:�4sT:i� :&:PI�I�D� �A►LE ..................................................................................:::::::.:::.::::::.. Rev.Harold Hembree of the First Christian Church of Wylie provided the invocation. There was no response from those in attendance. .:...:...:........:::.. A. Approval of the Minutes from the Executive Session of January 15, 2002, & the Regular Meetings of February 12,February 26, and April 9,2002. B. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for Lot 1, Block 1 of the SFS Addition, being a certain 5.732 acre tract of land situated in the Duke Strickland Survey, Abstract No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas, and being part of Tract B and part of Tract E conveyed to the F.O. Birmingham Memorial Land Trust according to a deed recorded in County Clerk's File No.92-0091825,Land Records of Collin County,Texas. Councilman Scott asked for corrections to the regular minutes of February 26, page 4. He asked to correct the reference to the item number "1" to item number "2". Also within the regular minutes of April 9, 2002, he asked that Item No. 3 reflect that Councilman Young voted in opposition. With no further corrections, Councilman Scott made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A & B. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,unanimously, 7-0. Planning Items 1. Consider and act upon an Ordinance annexing all of a certain 5.791 acre tract out of the Aaron West Survey, Collin County, Texas; and generally located east of F.M. 544. Mr. Claude Thompson addressed this item. He stated that the owner of the property, Ms. Charlene Collins Dew, has submitted a request for voluntary annexation. The property is located east of FM 544 and is adjacent on three sides to the Bozman Farms Planned Development. If the proposed annexation is approved, the property will be temporarily zoned as A (Agricultural) until permanent zoning is established. In compliance with state law, two public hearings have been held on March 25, 2002 and March 26, 2002 respectively. There was no citizen participation opposing the annexation at either of the public hearings. Minutes of April 23,2002 Wylie City Council Page 1 Councilman Trout made a motion to approve the annexation of the 5.791 acre tract out of the Aaron West Survey, Collin County,Texas;and generally located east of F.M. 544. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, unanimously, 7-0. 2. Consider and act upon appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term. Councilwoman Reta Allen made a motion to appoint Mr. Don Hughes to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending in July of 2002. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved,unanimously, 7-0. 3. Consider and act upon appointment of a board of director to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board. Mr. Marvin Fuller was present and stated that he would be willing to serve another term as the City's representative on the North Texas Municipal Water District Board. Councilman Worley made a motion to reappoint Mr. Marvin Fuller to the board of directors to the North Texas Water District Board. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, unanimously, 7-0. 4. Hold a Public Hearing and consider and act upon approval of a Resolution authorizing the application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for the purposes of improving recreational facilities at Community Park. Mr. Anthony Johnson, City Manager addressed this item advising Council of recent developments regarding authorization of future grants. He stated that t'-_e proposed grant application was for the improvement of existing playground equipment at Community Park, including the installation of a new modular handicap accessible playground equipment piece. However, he suggested that the city not submit the proposed grant application in lieu of future submittal in January of 2003 to include improvements to Founders Park, a joint use facility. The joint usage would ensure additional points in securing the grant. The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing and asked that anyone wishing to speak either in favor or opposition of the authorization for grant application submittal to please come forward, state their name and address for the record and limit their comments to three minutes. With no response,the Mayor then closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Scott made a motion to take no action on the Resolution authorizing the application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant, deferring to the January 2003 submittal date. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, unanimously, 7-0. Final Payment&Award of Contract . :;:. 5. Consider and act upon approval of final acceptance u:the Utility Relocations a long FM 544, and authorize final payment to Moss Construction Company, in the amount of$6,521.59 and accept the project as complete. Chris Holsted, City Engineer addressed this item, providing a brief background on the request. He stated that on July 24, 2001 the Wylie City Council awarded a construction contract to Moss Construction Co. for the relocation of approximately 1,500 feet of 20", 12" and 8" water distribution mains and approximately 600 feet of 8"wastewater mains. Minutes of April 23,2002 Wylie City Council Page 2 The walk through was performed on November 7, 2001 and the contractor has addressed all of the items identified. The City engineer recommended final payment in the amount of$6,518.59 ($3 difference than what was posted). Acceptance by the City Council will initiate a one-year warranty period during which the contractor is liable for any repairs that may be required. Councilman Hogue made a motion to approve final acceptance of the Utility Relocations a long FM 544, and authorize final payment to Moss Construction Company, in the amount of $6,518.59 and accept the project as complete. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, unanimously, 7-0. 6. Consider and act upon authorizing the City Manager to execute and award a contract to The Hogan Corporation, in the amount of$49,800 for engineering services related to the design of approximately 9,275 linear feet of 8, 10,and 12-inch diameter sewer mains. City Engineer, Chris Holsted provided Council with a brief background on the request. He stated the 1999 Bond included $330,000 for priority 2 and 3 improvements for the City's infiltration and inflow (I&I)program and staff has identified six sewer lines generally located in Holiday Terrace and Caldwell Estates additions. The sewer lines are at least twenty years old, experiencing large amounts of I&I and are a constant maintenance issue for City forces. The lines will be prioritized during the preliminary engineering phase and will be reconstructed as funds permit. The 1999 Bond included$330,000 for the priority 2 and 3 I&I program. Approximately $60,000 has been expended to date on minor replacements throughout the City. Mr. Hoisted estimated completion of the project between 60-90 days. Councilman Scott made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute and award a contract to The Hogan Corporation, in the amount of $49,800 for engineering services related to the design of approximately 9,275 linear feet of 8, 10, and 12-inch diameter sewer mains. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, unanimously, 7-0. ANSOAIRNMENTIMMEMBEINEEMBEINOMMINEMESPERNMEMEMBENESSEEN With no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. John ndy,Mayor ATTEST: • Fe Minutes of April 23,2002 Wylie City Council Page 3