City Council Regular Meeting

Wylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes JAI 27, 2024 — 6: 00 PM f Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building # 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF WYLI E CALL TO ORDER Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6: 01 p. m. The following City Council members were present: Junior Mayor Parker Day, Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Mayor pro tem Jeff Forrester, Councilman Sid Hoover, Councilman Scott Williams, and Councilman Gino Mulliqi. Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Assistant City Manager Lety Yanez; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Marketing and Communications Director Craig Kelly; City Secretary Stephanie Storm; Public Works Director Tommy Weir; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Parks and Recreation Director Carmen Powlen; Library Director Ofilia Barrera; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Human Resources Director Jennifer Beck; and various support staff. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor pro tern Forrester led the invocation and Councilman Duke led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS PRI. Junior Mayor - Parker Day. Mayor Porter introduced Junior Mayor Parker Day, administered the oath of office, and presented a proclamation for " Mayor of the Day." PR2. Eagle Scout Award - Matthew Jordan. Mayor Porter presented a proclamation recognizing Matthew Jordan for his achievement of the Eagle Scout Award. Jordan was present to accept the proclamation and gave a brief description of his Eagle Scout project. PR3. National Payroll Week. Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming September 2- 6, 2024 as Payroll Week in Wylie, Texas. Members of the Human Resources Department and Dallas Chapter Payroll Association were present to receive the proclamation. COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Any member of the public may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Council requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on anv matter presented during citizen participation. Ricardo Martinez was present to address the City Council regarding a no U- turn sign being installed at Highway 78 and Skyview which makes it very difficult for people to access their family' s business at Highway 78 Auto. Page 11 CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the ConsentAgenda 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. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A. Consider, and act upon, approval of August 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. B. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2024- 22( R) of the City Council of Wylie, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (" ACSC") and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division regarding the company' s 2024 Rate Review Mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC' s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this Resolution was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this Resolution to the company and the ACSC' s legal counsel. C. Consider, and act upon, the acceptance of the resignation of Tim Porter as City Engineer. D. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2024- 23( R) authorizing the City Manager of the City of Wylie, Texas, to execute an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Wylie and the Town of St. Paul for Emergency Medical Services — Medical Transport Services. E. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2024- 24( R) authorizing the City Manager of the City of Wylie, Texas, to execute an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Wylie and Collin County for Emergency Medical Services — Medical Transport Services. F. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Non -Profit Park Event Application from the Wylie P. O. L. I. C. E. Club to hold their annual softball tournament at Founders Park on November 2- 3, 2024. G. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Non -Profit Park Event Application from the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation to hold the 3rd Annual Do it for Declan 5K and Fun Run event at Founders Park on Saturday, December 14, 2024. H. Consider, and act upon, approval of the recommendation to amend the Parks and Recreation Board Bylaws. 1. Consider, and act upon, the City of Wylie Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for July 31, 2024. J. Consider, and place on file, the City of Wylie Monthly Investment Report for July 31, 2024. K. Consider, and place on file, the monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for the Wylie Economic Development Corporation as of July 31, 2024. L. Consider, and act upon, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Jail Services between the City of Wylie and Collin County Sheriff's Office, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. M. Consider, and act upon, the award of bid # W2024- 49- A for Mowing & Litter Control Services to J. Nichols Construction Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $ 450, 000. 00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents. Page12 Council Action A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7- 0. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing, consider, and act upon Ordinance No. 2024- 25 adopting a budget for all City funds, including the Wylie Economic Development Corporation ( 4A) and the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation ( 4B) and appropriating resources for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Public Hearing Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 1 at 6: 29 p. m. asking anyone present wishing to address Council to come forward. No persons were present wishing to address the Council. Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 6: 29 p. m. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Mayor pro tem Forrester, to approve Item 1 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7- 0 with Mayor Porter, Councilman Duke, Councilman Strang, Mayor pro tem Forrester, Councilman Williams, Councilman Hoover, and Councilman Mulliqi voting for. Consider, and act upon, approving the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to approve Item 2 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7- 0. 3. Hold a Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0. 534301 per $100 assessed valuation for the fiscal year 2024- 2025 and provide all interested persons an opportunity to be heard, either for or against the tax rate. Public Hearing Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 3 at 6: 32 p. m. asking anyone present wishing to address Council to come forward. Laura Gates was present wishing to address the Council speaking against a tax rate increase. Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 6: 39 p. m. Council Action No action required. 4. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2024- 26 fixing the ad valorem tax rate/ levy for the Tax Year 2024 and Budget Year 2024- 2025 at $0. 534301 per $ 100 assessed valuation. Council Action A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Strang, to move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 0. 534301, which is effectively a 5. 27 percent increase in the tax rate. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7- 0 with Mayor Porter, Councilman Duke, Councilman Strang, Mayor pro tem Forrester, Councilman Williams, Councilman Hoover, and Councilman Mulliqi voting for. Page 13 RECESS CITY COUNCIL Mayor Porter recessed the Council at 6: 43 p. m. CALL TO ORDER THE WYLIE PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ( 4B) Mayor Porter called to order the Parks and Recreation 4B meeting at 6: 47 p. m. The following Board Members were present: Board Member Matthew Porter, Board Member David R. Duke, Board Member Scott Williams, Board Member Sid Hoover, Board Member Whitney McDougall, and Board Member Scott Hevel. Board Member Auston Foster was absent. COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, the Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. There were no persons present wishing to address the Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation 413) Board. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consider, and act upon, approval of August 22, 2023 Regular Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation ( 4B) meeting minutes. Council Action A motion was made by Board Member Duke, seconded by Board Member Hevel, to approve Item 1 as presented A vote was taken and the motion passed 6- 0 with Board Member Foster absent. 2. Consider, and act upon, the appointment and/ or reappointment of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation ( 4B) Officers and appoint a Chair and Vice Chairman from its board members for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. Council Action A motion was made by Board Member Porter, seconded by Board Member Duke, to appoint Matthew Porter as Chairman and Whitney McDougall as Vice Chairman; and Brent Parker as President; Renae 011ie as Vice -President; Melissa Brown as Treasurer, and Stephanie Storm as Secretary of the Wylie Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation ( 413) for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6- 0 with Board Member Foster absent. 3. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 4B Budget and authorize expenditures for the FY 2024- 2025 Community Services Facilities Capital Improvements Plan. Council Action A motion was made by Board Member McDougall, seconded by Board Member Hevel, to approve Item 3 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6- 0 with Board Member Foster absent. ADJOURN 4B BOARD Chair Porter adjourned the Parks and Recreation 4B Board meeting at 6: 55 p. m. Page 14 RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 6: 57 p. m. WORK SESSION Mayor Porter convened the Council into a Work Session at 6: 57 p. m. WS1. Discuss potential future Charter Amendment Election. City Manager Parker addressed Council stating staff was reviewing the current Charter for a potential Charter Amendment election in May 2025. Parker stated staff will complete their review/ comments by September 17th for discussion at the September 24th Council meeting. Council review/ comments will be due back to the City Secretary' s Office by October 7th for discussion at the October 22nd Council meeting. Staff will bring back staff and council comments for finalization at the November 12th City Council meeting and the final adoption of the propositions would be in February 2025. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 7: 03 p. m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Porter convened the Council into Executive Session at 7: 05 p. m. Sec. 551. 074. PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING. a) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: 1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or 2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. b) Subsection ( a) does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. ES1. Discuss the job performance of the City Manager. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Take any action as a result from Executive Session. Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Open Session at 7: 37 p. m. READING OF ORDINANCES Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article III, Section I3- D. City Secretary Storm read the captions of Ordinance Nos. 2024- 25 and 2024- 26 into the official record. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Mulliqi, to adjourn the meeting at 7: 38 p. m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7- 0. Page 15  ax /We, PO r4l XOAV AI M tthew Porter, Mayor Z' 1, ATTEST: it. 4MXJO* t Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Page 16