CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Pledge of Allegiance - Boy Scout Troop 78
PRESENTATIONS • Proclamation honoring Austin Byboth as an Eagle Scout • Proclamation honoring Lone Star Search and Rescue • Proclamation declaring April 2015 as Jazz Appreciation Month. (Public Art Advisory Board) • Proclamation declaring April 12, 2015 through April 18, 2015 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in the City of Wylie. (B. Parker, Fire Chief)
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.
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the March 24, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Wylie City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary) B. Consider, and act upon, a vendor application for the Blackland Prairie Playground Foundation for a 10th Birthday Party fundraiser in Pirate Cove Playground at Founders Park on May 16, 2015. (R. Diaz, Parks and Recreation Superintendent) C. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2015-09(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Termination of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Wylie and the Seis Lagos Utility District for Ambulance and Paramedic Services and Mutual Release. (B. Parker, Fire Chief) D. Consider and act upon, Ordinance No. 2015-15 creating a construction work zone for traffic and temporarily reducing the rate of speed on State Highway 78 from Spring Creek Parkway to State Highway 205. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) E. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for C & F Copeville Addition. The Plat will create three residential lots on 3.515 acres. Subject property generally located in the City of Wylie ETJ on the west side of SH78 and north of FM 549. (R. Ollie, Planning and Zoning Director) F. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for Geckler Addition. The Plat will create a single residential lot on 14.274 acres. Subject property generally located in the City of Wylie ETJ on the east side of FM544 and north of Alanis Drive. (R. Ollie, Planning and Zoning Director) G. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for Creekside Estates Phase VIII consisting of 20.551 acres for 65 single family residential lots, generally located northeast of Nancy Drive and Martha Drive, immediately north of Creekside Phase VI residential subdivision. (R. Ollie, Planning and Zoning Director)
Consider and act upon Resolution No. 2015-10(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Relocation Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the relocation of a 6-inch natural gas pipeline along Ballard Avenue from Pleasant Valley to Creek Crossing. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) Executive Summary The 2007 Collin County Bond Program included $5,400,000 for the reconstruction of Ballard Avenue from Alanis Drive to the Collin County Line. The project includes approximately 6,300 linear feet of 4-lane divided concrete roadway with underground storm sewer improvements. The county previously released $715,600 for engineering and right of way acquisition
Consider and act upon approval of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program and Agreement between the City of Wylie and Wylie Economic Development Corporation. (S. Satterwhite, WEDC Director) Executive Summary The Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has approached City staff and requested participation by the City in a program designed to redevelop and enhance properties located on South Ballard Street more specifically identified as 505, 507, 601, 603, 605, and 607 South Ballard Street. The properties are owned by the Birmingham Land Trust (the Trust) and currently are being utilized as single family and multifamily rental homes.
Consider and act upon a Resolution No. 2015-11(R) establishing Rules of Procedure for the Board of Ethics. (M. Manson, City Manager) Executive Summary Ordinance 2014-19 was approved by the City Council in 2014, and sets out ethical values and rules of conduct for City Officials. The Ordinance also created the Board of Ethics which is charged with issuing advisory opinions, waivers and hearing complaints related to possible violations of the provisions of the ordinance. The Ordinance states: “The City Council shall adopt written rules to govern the Board of Ethics in order to create a process that is fair both to the person who submitted the complaint or inquiry and the person who is the subject of the complaint or inquiry.” The Ordinance also sets out what is to be addressed by the Rules of Procedures. That criteria has been included, along with general guidelines for conducting the hearings and rulings. The rulings may range from a dismissal of the complaint to a recommendation for public censure and corrective action. If the Board finds that a violation of the Ordinance has occurred, it will put the findings in writing and make a recommendation to Council
Consider and act upon authorizing the City Manager to execute a Real Estate Sales Contract for the purchase of real property located at Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 3 of the Brown & Burns Addition, 301 S. Ballard. (M. Manson, City Manager) Executive Summary The structure and property at 301 S. Ballard currently known as the Birmingham House is owned by the Birmingham Trust. The Trust is working to divest itself of some of its real property as a result of recent changes in law. The house and property have significant historic value to Wylie and it is the desire to ensure that it is preserved for the public’s use and enjoyment. An appraisal was obtained for the property and the parties have agreed to a purchase price of $330,000. Certain furniture, appliances and equipment are a part of the agreement and will be specified in an exhibit to the contract that will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting
READING OF ORDINANCES ADJOURNMENT
Apr 14, 2015 City Council
CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Pledge of Allegiance - Boy Scout Troop 78
PRESENTATIONS • Proclamation honoring Austin Byboth as an Eagle Scout • Proclamation honoring Lone Star Search and Rescue • Proclamation declaring April 2015 as Jazz Appreciation Month. (Public Art Advisory Board) • Proclamation declaring April 12, 2015 through April 18, 2015 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in the City of Wylie. (B. Parker, Fire Chief)
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.
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the March 24, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Wylie City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary) B. Consider, and act upon, a vendor application for the Blackland Prairie Playground Foundation for a 10th Birthday Party fundraiser in Pirate Cove Playground at Founders Park on May 16, 2015. (R. Diaz, Parks and Recreation Superintendent) C. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2015-09(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Termination of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Wylie and the Seis Lagos Utility District for Ambulance and Paramedic Services and Mutual Release. (B. Parker, Fire Chief) D. Consider and act upon, Ordinance No. 2015-15 creating a construction work zone for traffic and temporarily reducing the rate of speed on State Highway 78 from Spring Creek Parkway to State Highway 205. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) E. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for C & F Copeville Addition. The Plat will create three residential lots on 3.515 acres. Subject property generally located in the City of Wylie ETJ on the west side of SH78 and north of FM 549. (R. Ollie, Planning and Zoning Director) F. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for Geckler Addition. The Plat will create a single residential lot on 14.274 acres. Subject property generally located in the City of Wylie ETJ on the east side of FM544 and north of Alanis Drive. (R. Ollie, Planning and Zoning Director) G. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Final Plat for Creekside Estates Phase VIII consisting of 20.551 acres for 65 single family residential lots, generally located northeast of Nancy Drive and Martha Drive, immediately north of Creekside Phase VI residential subdivision. (R. Ollie, Planning and Zoning Director)
Consider and act upon Resolution No. 2015-10(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Relocation Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the relocation of a 6-inch natural gas pipeline along Ballard Avenue from Pleasant Valley to Creek Crossing. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) Executive Summary The 2007 Collin County Bond Program included $5,400,000 for the reconstruction of Ballard Avenue from Alanis Drive to the Collin County Line. The project includes approximately 6,300 linear feet of 4-lane divided concrete roadway with underground storm sewer improvements. The county previously released $715,600 for engineering and right of way acquisition
Consider and act upon approval of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program and Agreement between the City of Wylie and Wylie Economic Development Corporation. (S. Satterwhite, WEDC Director) Executive Summary The Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has approached City staff and requested participation by the City in a program designed to redevelop and enhance properties located on South Ballard Street more specifically identified as 505, 507, 601, 603, 605, and 607 South Ballard Street. The properties are owned by the Birmingham Land Trust (the Trust) and currently are being utilized as single family and multifamily rental homes.
Consider and act upon a Resolution No. 2015-11(R) establishing Rules of Procedure for the Board of Ethics. (M. Manson, City Manager) Executive Summary Ordinance 2014-19 was approved by the City Council in 2014, and sets out ethical values and rules of conduct for City Officials. The Ordinance also created the Board of Ethics which is charged with issuing advisory opinions, waivers and hearing complaints related to possible violations of the provisions of the ordinance. The Ordinance states: “The City Council shall adopt written rules to govern the Board of Ethics in order to create a process that is fair both to the person who submitted the complaint or inquiry and the person who is the subject of the complaint or inquiry.” The Ordinance also sets out what is to be addressed by the Rules of Procedures. That criteria has been included, along with general guidelines for conducting the hearings and rulings. The rulings may range from a dismissal of the complaint to a recommendation for public censure and corrective action. If the Board finds that a violation of the Ordinance has occurred, it will put the findings in writing and make a recommendation to Council
Consider and act upon authorizing the City Manager to execute a Real Estate Sales Contract for the purchase of real property located at Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 3 of the Brown & Burns Addition, 301 S. Ballard. (M. Manson, City Manager) Executive Summary The structure and property at 301 S. Ballard currently known as the Birmingham House is owned by the Birmingham Trust. The Trust is working to divest itself of some of its real property as a result of recent changes in law. The house and property have significant historic value to Wylie and it is the desire to ensure that it is preserved for the public’s use and enjoyment. An appraisal was obtained for the property and the parties have agreed to a purchase price of $330,000. Certain furniture, appliances and equipment are a part of the agreement and will be specified in an exhibit to the contract that will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting
READING OF ORDINANCES ADJOURNMENT