06-08-2021 (City Council) Minutes Wylie City Council Minutes ;,
June 8, 2021 —6:00 PM
Council Chambers -300 Country Club Road, Building#100, Wylie,Texas 75098 CITY OF
WYLIE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. The following City Council members were
present: Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Mayor pro tem Jeff Forrester, Councilman Scott
Williams, Councilman Timothy T. Wallis, and Councilman Garrett Mize.
Staff present included: City Manager Chris Hoisted;Assistant City Manager Brent Parker; Assistant City Manager
Renae 011ie; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Finance Director Melissa Beard;
Planning Manager Jasen Haskins;Human Resources Director Lety Yanez;Project Engineer Jenneen Elkhalid;Parks
and Recreation Director Rob Diaz; Public Works Director Tim Porter; Library Director Ofilia Barrera; Digital
Media Specialist Amber Hamilton; City Secretary Stephanie Storm, and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Williams led the invocation and Mayor Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
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PR1. Wylie Way Students.
Mayor Porter and Mayor pro tem Forrester presented medallions to students demonstrating "Shining the Wylie
Way." Each nine weeks one student from each WISD campus is chosen as the"Wylie Way Student."
PR2. Recognizing June 2021 as Pride Month.
Mayor Porter recognized June 2021 as Pride month within the United States and Wylie.
PR3. Recognizing Juneteenth 2021.
Mayor Porter recognized Juneteenth,which occurs in the month of June, and announced there will be an event held
on June 19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Olde City Park.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no citizens present wishing to address the Council.
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 May 25,2021 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
' B. Consider,and act upon,Ordinance No.2021-31,finding that the settlement agreement between the City
and CoSery Gas, Ltd. is reasonable; ordering CoSery Gas, Ltd. to implement the rates agreed to in the
settlement agreement; requiring reimbursement of cities' rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at
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which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law;requiring notice of this ordinance
to the company and legal counsel.
C. Consider,and act upon,Resolution No.2021-14(R)authorizing the application for a Collin County Park
and Open Space Grant for the purpose of the Municipal Complex Trail Lighting Project.
D. Consider, and act upon, a Preliminary Plat for Dominion of Pleasant Valley Phase 4, establishing 95
single family residential lots and four open space lots on 23.436 acres,generally located at the northeast
corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Dominion Drive.
E. Consider, and act upon, the final art design by Quad C student, Shea Ameen and approval of a $500
scholarship to the winning art design.
F. Consider, and act upon, the award of JOCPO #W2021-73-I for Brown House ADA Ramp - Phase 1
Improvements and Exterior Siding Repairs to ERC, Inc. in the amount of$71,477.24, and authorizing
the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
G. Consider, and act upon,the approval of the purchase of Emergency Preparedness & Safety Equipment
from Delta Fire & Safety, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $50,000.00 through a cooperative
purchasing contract with HGAC Buy, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary
documents.
Councilman Williams requested Item F be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered individually.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester,seconded by Councilman Duke,to approve Consent Agenda Items
A-E and G as presented.A vote was taken and motion passed 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
F. Consider, and act upon, the award of JOCPO #W2021-73-I for Brown House ADA Ramp - Phase 1
Improvements and Exterior Siding Repairs to ERC, Inc. in the amount of$71,477.24, and authorizing
the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
Council Comments
Councilman Williams stated he had requested additional information from staff, received it prior to the meeting,
and is still reviewing the information;therefore,requested Council table this item to the next Council meeting.
Staff Comments
Purchasing Manager Hayes stated she was available for questions and added if this item is tabled until the next
Council meeting,with it being close to the end of the month,the pricing could be affected.Williams stated he would
like to see the actual units of measure and line item details for this item.Hayes replied she will get with the contractor
to obtain that information.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Wallis, to table Item F until the June 22,
2021 City Council meeting. A vote was taken and motion passed 7-0.
1. Interview applicants for Board of Ethics vacancies for a term to begin July 1, 2021 and end June 30,
2023.
Council interviewed applicants James Koch, Michelle Langloys, and Aaron Coleman.
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2. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2021-32, amending Wylie's Code of Ordinances,Ordinance No.
2021-17, as amended, Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Boards and Commissions), Section 2-61
(appointments to more than one Board or Commission); modifying certain provisions on appointments
to and tenure on Boards and Commissions; providing a savings/repealing clause,severability clause and
an effective date.
Staff Comments
City Secretary Storm addressed Council stating while performing research, staff found that the City Charter reads
that no person shall be appointed to or serve on more than two permanent boards, commissions, or committees at
any given time; however the Code reads that citizens shall be appointed to and serve on only one board or
commission except for the Wylie Economic Development Corporation and the Parks and Recreation Facilities
Development Corporation where an individual can serve on those two boards simultaneously. Staff is proposing
amending the Code of Ordinances to follow the City Charter, and added all appointments are at the discretion of
Council.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang,seconded by Councilman Duke,to approve Item 2 as presented.A vote
was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Consider, and act upon, appointments to fill the Board of Ethics vacancies for a term to begin July 1,
2021 and end June 30,2023.
Council Comments
Mayor Porter stated there are two regular positions and two alternate positions available on the Board of Ethics.
Lori Villarreal and Jal Dennis interviewed at the May 25 meeting, Aaron Coleman, Michelle Langloys, and James
Koch interviewed this evening, and Fernando Martinez was unable to attend the interviews.
I Councilman Williams recommended Lori Villarreal for one of the positions. Councilman Mize recommended
Aaron Coleman for a position. Councilman Wallis recommended Aaron Coleman and James Koch for the two
regular positions. Councilman Duke recommended Lori Villarreal and James Koch for the two regular positions.
Councilman Strang recommended Aaron Coleman and James Koch for the two regular positions.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Forrester, seconded by Councilman Strang, to place Aaron Coleman and
James Koch, and alternates Lori Villarreal and Michelle Langloys for the Board of Ethics vacancies for a term to
begin July 1, 2021 and end June 30, 2023. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1 with Councilman Mize
voting against.
4. Consider, and act upon, the recommendations of the 2021 Boards and Commission Council Interview
Panel for appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Cemetery Advisory Board, Construction
Code Board, Historic Review Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Parks and
Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board (4B), Planning and Zoning Commission, Public
Arts Advisory Board,Wylie Economic Development Corporation, and the Zoning Board of Adjustments
to fill board vacancies for a term to begin July 1,2021 and end June 30,2023/24.
Council Comments
Mayor Porter asked the Board and Commission Interview Panel Chair Forrester for recommendations.
Council Action
' A motion was made by Mayorpro tern Forrester,seconded by Councilman Strang to appoint the following members
to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board: appoint Kali Patton as replacement one and Becky Welch as replacement
two. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
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A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forester, seconded by Councilman Williams to appoint the following
members to the Cemetery Advisory Board: appoint Gloria Suarez, Juan Azcarate, and Allison Stowe for one-year
terms and appoint Sandra Stone, Keith Stephens, Sandra Mondy, and Kimberly Summers for two-year terms;
appoint alternate Jami Lindquist for a one-year term and alternate Erin Williams for a two-year term. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayorpro tern Forester,seconded by Councilman Strang to appoint the following members
to the Construction Code Board: re-appoint Lowell Davis; appoint James Byrne to replace Bobby Heath,Jr.,Brian
Ortiz to replace Philip Timmons, and Bruce Moilan to replace Billy McClendon; and appoint Michael Innnella to
replace Jacques Loraine III as alternate. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayorpro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Duke to appoint the following members
to the Historic Review Commission:re-appoint Joe Chandler;appoint Bethany Sullivan to replace Debbie Loraine,
Krisleigh Hoermann to replace John Pugh; Sandra Stone to replace Kirstin Dodd; and appoint Allison Stowe as
replacement one and Kali Patton as replacement two.A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forester, seconded by Councilman Duke to appoint the following members
to the Library Board: re-appoint Carla McCullough, Rosalynn Davis, and Juan Azcarate; appoint Kristin Jones to
replace Arthur Borgemenke and Kristin Botsford to replace Janice Borland; and appoint Monica Munoz as
replacement one and Julia Moses as replacement two. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayorpro tem Forester,seconded by Councilman Strang to appoint the following members
to the Parks and Recreation Board:re-appoint Brian Willeford,Brett Swendig,and Gloria Suarez;and appoint Justin
Dumlao as replacement one and Donald Folsom as replacement two. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayorpro tem Forester,seconded by Councilman Strang to appoint the following members
to the Parks and Recreation 4B Board: re-appoint David Duke, Emmett Jones, and Scott Hevel; appoint Scott
Williams to replace Candy Arrington for a one-year term; and appoint Brian Willeford to replace Daniel Chestnut.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forester, seconded by Councilman Williams to appoint the following
members to the Planning and Zoning Commission:re-appoint Jacques Loraine III and Bryan Rogers;appoint Joshua
Butler to replace Brian Ortiz; and appoint Matthew Soto as replacement one and James Byrne as replacement two.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forester, seconded by Councilman Williams to appoint the following
members to the Public Arts Advisory Board: re-appoint Minerva Bediako and John Treadwell; appoint Esther
Bellah to replace Anita Jones; and appoint Pardeep Kaur as replacement one and Michael Rauscher as replacement
two. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forester, seconded by Councilman Williams to appoint the following
member to the Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board: re-appoint Demond Dawkins and appoint Blake
Brininstool to replace John Yeager. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mayorpro tem Forester,seconded by Councilman Strang to appoint the following members
to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: appoint Aaron Lovelace to replace Shaun Chronister and appoint Zewge
Kagnew to replace Daniel Cooper as alternate one. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
Mayor Porter thanked members of the 2021 Boards and Commissions Interview Panel (Mayor pro ten: Forester,
Councilman Strang, and Councilman Williams). Porter and Forester also thanked the citizens for their service on
the Boards and Commissions over the years, and welcomed the new board members.
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5. Hold a Public Hearing, consider, and act upon, a request for a change of zoning from Agricultural
(AG/30) to Planned Development - Single Family (PD-SF), to allow for a single-family development on
4.6 acres,located at 601 and 595 Parker Road. (ZC2021-14).
IIMayor Porter convened the Council into a break at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 7:23 p.m.
Staff Comments
Planning Manager Haskins addressed Council stating the applicant is requesting to rezone 4.6 acres generally
located 100 feet west from the intersection of Parker Road and Valley Mills Drive.The property is currently zoned
Agricultural (AG/30). The purpose for the requested rezoning to a Planned Development (PD) is to allow for the
construction of 20 single-family lots and two open space lots. The PD proposes a minimum residential lot size of
7,200 square feet. These standards are similar to the existing Harvest Bend subdivision located east of the subject
property. Haskins stated the PD contains exterior building material requirements of 85 percent masonry with 15
percent of a cementitious fiber cement material and allows for garage sizes of 400 square feet. All open space lots
shall be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association(HOA). In addition, at the request of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, an HOA maintained 8-foot-wide sidewalk will be required to connect the subdivision to
the open space to the south. Haskins stated the properties adjacent to the subject property are generally zoned single
family residential, and the subject property lies within the General Urban Sector of the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan. While the General Urban Sector generally recommends commercial development or mixed-use high density
residential, the proposed zoning, being adjacent to existing medium density residential on two sides, may be
compatible with the plan. Haskins reported 27 notifications were mailed with 14 responses received in opposition
and none in favor of the request. After some discussion regarding the existing tree line on the east side of the
property and fencing, the Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval with the condition of a pedestrian trail
being constructed to connect the subdivision to the Oncor open space.
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Council and Applicant Comments
Mayor Porter asked how much of the designated open space will go away when Parker Road is widened. Tim
Bennett, applicant, addressed Council stating TxDOT should not be acquiring any of the open space for the
widening.Mayor pro tern Forrester stated he had reviewed the public comment forms and asked how the drainage
concerns would be addressed if the item is approved. Bennett replied a five-foot drainage easement channel was
previously created when the Harvest Bend neighborhood was built;however,over the years it has filled in with soil
and dirt and no longer functions the way it was intended. Bennett stated in the proposed development the street will
capture water as the lots will be graded to ensure water is captured into the existing storm sewer inlet, and he
proposes to have the backyards continue to drain as they currently do. Councilman Wallis asked who maintains the
current five-foot drainage easement to see if the current drainage issues could be remedied. Hoisted replied staff
would have to look at the construction plans to see the maintenance requirements. Councilman Williams expressed
concerns with the drainage, and asked why there is no required fencing on the east and west sides of the proposed
development. Haskins stated if there is already fencing that exists, which there currently is, staff does not
recommend another fence as it creates space that cannot be maintained and allows for trash and rodents. Williams
asked the applicant, if a consensus could be reached with the neighbors, could he do a uniform eight-foot fence.
Bennett replied he would be willing to do a uniform fence but would not want eight feet written into the documents
to ensure it can be worked out with the neighbors as their fence currently sits a little inside their property. Porter
expressed concerns with the five-foot drainage easement on the neighbor's property. Williams asked if wording
could be added to the PD to protect both sides,Mr. Bennett and the current neighbors,regarding the fence. Haskins
explained that PD Conditions cannot be imposed that are not on the property under consideration. Councilman
Strang asked how the water on the west side of the property gets in the proposed storm sewer. Bennett replied water
will stay on the west side and the cul de sac will be graded toward the inlet so that all the water in the street will
flow into the storm sewer inlet and ensures it will not be a problem. Hoisted replied in the City's design standards,
i a secondary positive overflow is required. Strang expressed concerns with traffic on Parker Road and asked if a
protective right turn has been considered. Bennett replied that it is a good idea and not sure if Engineering/TxDOT
will require it. Hoisted replied TxDOT would have to approve it as it is based on different criteria. Williams
reiterated the eight-foot fence to help alleviate the line of site. Bennett stated townhomes are allowed on this
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property but thought single-family homes were better for the surrounding neighborhoods and thinks this is a fair
submission. He added he planted 35 trees along the east line when he moved in 22 years ago and he will thin them
out, instead of 25 feet apart they will be 50 feet, so they can grow to their mature height. Councilman Mize stated
he appreciated the comments on the trees and clarified the intention is to preserve as many as practical. Bennett
responded that was correct.
Public Hearing
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 5 at 7:54 p.m. asking anyone present wishing to address Council
to come forward.
Bruce Bauman addressed Council regarding concerns with traffic, drainage and slope, and privacy.
Doug Hunt addressed Council regarding concerns with fencing, privacy,traffic, and drainage.
Gloria Suarez addressed Council regarding concerns with drainage and fencing and added Mr. Bennett has been a
good neighbor.
Lisa Blood addressed Council regarding concerns with two story homes and drainage, expressed gratitude to Mr.
Bennett for considering the neighbors with no townhomes and commercial, and stated the drainage easement is not
maintained by an HOA.
Vijay Thangughal addressed Council expressing appreciation to Mr. Bennett for not proposing high density on the
property and stated he is in support of this item.
Linda Wallace addressed Council regarding concerns with drainage, fencing, and traffic.
Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Council Comments
Wallis expressed concerns with traffic and privacy regarding tree removal and two-story homes. Mize stated
drainage concerns are important and he understands the concerns. He confirmed the location of the drainage
easement,retaining wall and fence,and added he is comforted with the 100-year ability to take the water, and with
appropriate grading believes that could be achieved. Mize added he appreciates Mr. Bennett's willingness to work
with everyone on an eight-foot fence where desired for privacy concerns. Strang clarified the location of the
retaining wall and easement, and stated he is not opposed to single family homes on this property but has concerns
with drainage and traffic. Williams asked how close the existing fence is to the property line. Bennett replied most
of them are two feet inside their property line, and stated he feels confident he can reach an agreement with the
neighbors for a new fence.Forrester stated he has no doubt Mr. Bennett wants to work with his neighbors to do the
right thing; however, there is a lot of fluidity that is not in the proposed PD and to ensure nothing is missed, he
recommended allowing staff to work with Mr. Bennett to add language so that traffic, drainage, and privacy
concerns are addressed. Porter stated he shares some of the same concerns put forth including drainage, smaller
lots, smaller garages, traffic, fencing,and saving trees,and stated Council has turned down PDs in the past that did
not include a unique offering. Strang stated he agrees if items are not accounted for they can get overlooked and
missed, or an obligation that cannot be enforced. Mize stated an important question is what is the best use of this
land which currently calls for high density and multi-family; and what are the consequences of not moving forward
with this development, and stated Council has to be careful before adding too many restrictions. Mize stated single
family on this property is an appropriate use,traffic concerns will be addressed with the future widening of the road,
and he understands the need to have items in writing and asked what Mayor pro tern Forrester would want in writing
that is not currently. Forrester stated he called for the question.
Council Action '
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Forrester, seconded by Councilman Strang, to call for the question. A vote
was taken and motion passed 5-2 with Mayor Porter and Councilman Mize voting against.
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A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Strang,to table Item 5 to allow staff to
work with the landowner to produce the concerns from this evening into writing. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 6-1 with Mayor Porter voting against.
111 6. Consider,and act upon,Ordinance No. 2021-33 for a change of zoning from Commercial Corridor(CC)
and Heavy Industrial (HI) to Planned Development (PD-CC-HI), to allow for a warehousing, light
industrial and manufacturing use on 225.1 acres, generally located at the northeast corner of State
Highway 78 and Spring Creek Parkway. (ZC2021-11).
Staff Comments
Planning Manager Haskins addressed Council stating on May 25, 2021 City Council approved a zoning change
from Commercial Corridor and Heavy Industrial to Planned Development (PD) for industrial and commercial
development located at the northeast corner of State Highway 78 and Spring Creek Parkway. Since approval, the
applicant has requested a change to the zoning exhibit that combines two buildings, previously buildings 4 and 5,
into one larger building, noted as building 2 on the revised exhibit. The net effect is to increase the overall square
footage of the buildings by 1,000 square feet, increase the number of trailer stalls by seven, decrease parking by 73
spaces which is still meeting the approved PD requirements, decrease overall concrete in that area of the
development by six percent, and modify the PD language regarding the screening of loading and service areas to
include landscape berms.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Mayor pro tern Forrester, to approve Item 6 as presented.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Work Sessions at 8:33 p.m.
IWORK SESSIONS
WS1. Public Works Department Presentation.
Public Works Director Porter addressed Council giving a presentation including:the five divisions of Public Works;
Utility Administration responsibilities, capital projects completed, capital projects in-progress, and development
projects; Streets paving and stormwater/traffic/fleet statistics, and paving, stormwater, traffic, and fleet
responsibilities;Water and Wastewater statistics, and water,water quality, and wastewater responsibilities.
Council thanked the Public Works staff for their hard work.
Mayor Porter convened the Council into a break at 8:48 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Work Session at 8:54 p.m.
WS2. Comprehensive Master Plan Advisory Committee and preliminary schedule for the Plan Discussion.
Planning Manager Haskins addressed Council giving a brief presentation including a tentative schedule and •
potential makeup of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), with a change that the first meeting
listed on the schedule would potentially occur in September instead of August and they hope to have the Plan
complete by summer 2022. Haskins requested direction from Council regarding the composition of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC). The proposed makeup is thirteen members in which one
member is appointed by each Council member and six members represent designated organizations identified by
Council.
IICouncil consensus was they were okay with the general proposed format, and to potentially reach out to board and
commission applicants who were not placed on boards for the seven council appointed positions.The consensus of
Council was for the seven Council appointed members to be City of Wylie registered voters and reside within the
City for at least one year. The consensus from Council regarding the six members from organizations was to allow
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the organizations to make those appointments and those members do not have to be City of Wylie registered voters.
The six organizations decided upon included: Wylie Independent School District, Wylie Economic Development
Corporation, Downtown Merchants Association, Historic Review Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, and
Planning and Zoning Commission. Council consensus was to include one additional member from ETJ resulting in
a 14-member Committee.
WS3. General Fund Budget Discussion.
City Manager Hoisted addressed Council giving a presentation on the General Fund Summary which included a
projected ending fund balance for September 30,2021 of$25,320,874 and proposed excess revenues over expenses
of$2,409,245; General Fund FY 2022 budget projections including the projected revenues with a no new revenue
tax rate, which is projected to be$.02 lower than existing tax rate, of$48,289,668,proposed total expenditures of
$45,880,423 resulting in a revenue less expenditures amount of$2,409,245;recommended uses of excess revenues
over expenditures including recurring health insurance, general fund step and merit two percent increase, and
market adjustment,and one-time expenses including tech upgrades for Council Chambers,ambulance replacement,
two additional Police Department Tahoe replacements, partnership with WISD for tennis court lighting, and
security for Parks maintenance facility totaling$2,190,000;rating agency comments; and next steps.
Hoisted answered questions from Council regarding sales tax data, market study projections, merit and market
adjustments,and lighting.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 9:46 p.m.
READING OF ORDINANCES
City Secretary Storm read the captions to Ordinance Nos. 2021-31, 2021-32, and 2021-33 into the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Strang,seconded by Councilman Williams,to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
A vote was taken and motion passed 7-0.
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