City Manager, Biff Johnson provided a brief background on the history of the contract for provision of sewer services. He stated that in May of 1999, Council had authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, however, there were some issues that needed to be clarified prior to proceeding with the agreement. The issue specifically deals with the Council’s intent with regard to provision of sewer service outside of the city limits. Mr. Baron Cook was also present and explained to Council what he understood the intent of the agreement to be, which was to provide sewer to 165 acres.

Mr. Cook stated that he has since been approached by the Wylie Independent School District with regard to an approximate 40 acres tract of land for the proposed Junior High/Intermediate School site. Mr. Cooks’ concerns were that if Council was reconsidering the motion to provide sewer to the 165-acre site and he proceeds with the school land purchase, would the city still provide sewer to the school and the remaining ½ acre lots. He stated that if the school purchased the land, he would lose approximately 60 acres.

There was considerable discussion on the basis for which Council approved the motion made in May of 1999. The minutes reflect only that an agreement was made to provide sewer services, however, some remembered that there was discussion on the lot size (3/4 acre lots) which contributed to Council’s decision to approve the agreement. Mr. Cook stated that with ¾ acre lots, he would have approximately 153 lots and with ½ acre lots he would have 210 lots and if he sells to the WISD, approximately 150 lots, or the same density. Mr. Cook felt that what Council approved was the provision of sewer to the 165-acre tract, not the lot size and that the reason for discussion is due to the possibility of the purchase by the WISD for a future school site.

Mr. Johnson concluded that after direction from Council, he would discuss further with Mr. Cook.

The Mayor then reconvened into Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.

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.

Assistant City Manager, Mindy Manson addressed this item providing Council with a brief background on this item. She stated that this area was evaluated by the Police Department and it was determined that the no parking area would help the traffic flow. She stated that signs would be posted.

Councilman Young made a motion to amend Ordinance 88-22 altering the no parking area established for Springwood Street. Councilman Worley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.

4. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for Lot 2A, Block A of the Westgate Center Addition, being a replat of the Gateway Enterprises, Inc., proposed by Probeck Land Surveyors, for the property located at 900 Westgate Way, and being a replat of a portion of Lot 2 of Block A of the Westgate Center Phase One Addition, situated in the Duke Strickland Survey, Abstract No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas.

Councilman Worley made a motion to approve the Final Plat for Lot 2A, Block A of the Westgate Center Addition, being a replat of the Gateway Enterprises, Inc., proposed by Probeck Land Surveyors, for the property located at 900 Westgate Way, and being a replat of a portion of Lot 2 of Block A of the Westgate Center Phase-One Addition, situated in the Duke Strickland Survey, Abstract No. 841, City of Wylie, Collin County, Texas. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.

5. Consider and act upon award of a bid for chain link fencing at Community Park baseball fields and storage area.

Parks and Recreation Superintendent Mr. Bill Nelson addressed this item providing Council with a brief description of the fencing project. Council expressed some concerns regarding the use of chain link fencing and asked staff to look at alternatives to shield the storage area. Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the bid for chain link fencing at Community park baseball fields and storage area, with approval to allow the City Manager discretion to determine alternate means of shielding the storage area. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.

 

6. Consider and act upon award of a bid for the installation of street lights for the Ballard Street medians.

Parks and Recreation Superintendent Mr. Bill Nelson addressed this item providing Council with a brief background of the lighting project and description of the proposed light fixtures. Mr. Nelson stated that staff is recommending award of bid to Artex Electric in the amount of $24,655 for the installation of street lights in the medians on South Ballard. Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the bid for the installation of street lights for the Ballard Street medians. Councilwoman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.

7. Consider and act upon award of a bid for the purchase of athletic field bleachers.

Parks and Recreation Superintendent Mr. Bill Nelson addressed this item providing Council with a brief background of the placement of the athletic field bleachers for Founders’ and Community Park. Staff is recommending award of bid to Hunter-Knepshield of Texas in the amount of $43,580 or the purchase of athletic field bleachers. Councilman Scott made a motion to approve the award of bid for the purchase of athletic field bleachers. Councilman Trout seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was approved, 7-0.

At 7:30 p.m., the Mayor called for a short recess before convening into Work Session.