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- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. (Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded.)

- Resolution No. 2025-15R (proposed property tax rates): Motion to accept the proposed property tax rate calculations and set public hearing for Aug. 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. (Mover: Mayor Pro Tem Gino Malice; second: Councilman Dave Strang.)

- Appointment: Motion to approve Chris Smith as an alternate to the Board of Review for a term beginning 08/12/2025 and ending 06/30/2027. Motion carried 6-0. (Mover: Mayor Pro Tem Gino Malice; second: Councilman David R. Duke.)

- Establish public hearing on the proposed FY2025-26 budget: Motion to set Aug. 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. in council chambers for the budget hearing and final vote. Motion carried 6-0. (Mover: Councilman Dave Strang; second: Councilman David R. Duke.)

- Motion to adjourn: Motion carried 6-0.

Note: The meeting included a work session about cemetery maintenance that produced staff direction (see separate article); no final ordinance or final budget vote occurred at the Aug. 12 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wylie - City Council & Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes recorded at the Wylie City Council meeting on Aug. 12, 2025.","taxTitle","Wylie, Collin County, Texas","taxId",4600,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493450,"Residents urge protection of library access; recycling firm pledges Hill Country flood relief donation",344,726000,1070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676&start=726&end=1070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676/thumbnail_726000.jpg","/articles/6493450/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Residents-urge-protection-of-library-access-recycling-firm-pledges-Hill-Country-flood-relief-donation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493450-7ab7be0066029867251fd149224a022c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159857&Signature=XMv1lQ0kBVjPTKYld4tqh9mrMa9IhR2Ru00hePHY1UL0q6-B0yg3W5Rq7v5S6vRRZyGvi4WCYvzk7wjm~kjwYOH6FuO~eRIAM46GVrh4ogmcYYYBFj05203Rq0MCVH2wjC4FhTeNtFTXxV1olMRU~6JGwDK7VA65GPPZXXzxKMaX36N9UQXNMnXxOKo0Eo40q9auuSk1EByK-ugtEKpoZXBgvNLVHvS0n7aKmUjDUZ9gBwtYQeYsx~7Osb0vFRSumwNLacVFMDY3c3paJZljuDrYf7~dDnvZYkIQuQCEm9RsuG1nyFW735R-j~JiTYD9EYC7y84KF1-T6QPFZNn2RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wylie — Several residents used the Aug. 12 public-comment period to urge the council to preserve broad public access to library materials and to share information about local donation opportunities for July flood victims in the Texas Hill Country.

Bethany Sullivan, who said she lives at 417 Rush Creek Drive in Wylie, urged the council to allow the library to \"curate a collection that meets the needs of all users\" and framed access to a wide variety of books as essential to a free and democratic society. \"My ability to access any book by any author on any topic at my local library is a fundamental individual right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,\" Sullivan said.

Suzanne Melton also spoke in favor of preserving a range of options and described the value of letting families and teachers make reading choices for children rather than imposing broad restrictions.

Separately, Robert Medigovic (representing CWD) told the council that his organization is arranging a donation tied to recycling this August to benefit victims of recent Hill Country flooding. He said the program will donate $10 per ton collected in August to the Community Foundation of the Hill Country and that the donation for the 30 participating cities will be made in September. \"If residents of Wylie wanna know what they can do to help the victims of the flood, they just have to recycle a little bit more in the month of August,\" Medigovic said.

Why it matters: Public-comment remarks are not council actions but signal resident concerns about library policies and local opportunities to contribute to flood relief.

What comes next: Comments were recorded for the meeting record; no formal agenda action on library policy was taken during the Aug. 12 meeting.","During public comments at the Aug. 12 Wylie City Council meeting speakers urged the council to preserve library collection access and a recycling company said it will donate to Hill Country flood victims.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493455,"Wylie Fire Rescue paramedic George Watson recognized as Texas American Legion Paramedic of the Year",356,204000,560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676&start=204&end=560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676/thumbnail_204000.jpg","/articles/6493455/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-Fire-Rescue-paramedic-George-Watson-recognized-as-Texas-American-Legion-Paramedic-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493455-cd8fbe12185f63506c42bc9a77bc9d98/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159857&Signature=jZA4G3qp6vDH8LqKu7o6TVfry1GOEgPM9tgrDZZypHiJ27udJ8mg7uW3W8bMOKRavdOjc09v9ChBOOW~ihdBM9530iRhJ3NcZQ1qoZXo3Bwy6xIR5-QXLn64TVECdLpxLDq8X5dCBA6fPxzZDya9IFr9s4HwMRG3lQuA0JH-QkjuBlsz7srIK09eJys3vjyQwLMFg09FD3BrbBr3AVfaL3icWmtlvtbWBrxnZwy2jvscxHfmkyysI9n9F0Y~7J6zzltv3aAI4NLBavWxK8FP1IDL9UIUEk9W19qWPwQs48je4tX3SM7vEPC02p5nbLuQ6MESRg~nRph~RsAruxu3FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wylie — The council meeting on Aug. 12 opened with a presentation: George Watson of Wylie Fire Rescue was recognized by the American Legion as the Texas American Legion Paramedic/EMT of the Year and presented with a plaque.

Mary Lang, commander of the American Legion Hale Com Best Post 315 in Wylie, described Watson's career and contributions. Lang said Watson began his service with Wylie Fire Rescue in 2021, previously worked with ETMC starting in 2017, became a paramedic in February 2019, and has served as a field training officer and on CPR and alerting programs. \"George Watson started his fire service career with the Wylie Fire and Rescue in 2021 ... George has a passion for serving the citizens of Wylie and being his hometown,\" Lang said.

Mayor Matthew Porter and others thanked Watson for his service; Watson told the council he began in 2017 on the ambulance with East Texas Medical Center, joined the Wylie fire department in 2021 and has worked as a field training officer. \"Medicine and EMS is pretty special to me,\" Watson said.

Why it matters: The award recognizes a local first responder's statewide selection by the American Legion and highlights the city's newly formed EMS division and local emergency services staffing.

What comes next: The council completed presentations and moved to the rest of the agenda.","The American Legion and local officials presented a statewide EMT/Paramedic award to Wylie Fire Rescue paramedic George Watson in a recognition ceremony at the Aug. 12 council meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493460,"Council directs staff to pursue grant partnership with Wylie Cemetery Association for grounds maintenance",792,1882000,2674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676&start=1882&end=2674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676/thumbnail_1882000.jpg","/articles/6493460/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Council-directs-staff-to-pursue-grant-partnership-with-Wylie-Cemetery-Association-for-grounds-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493460-d675d2dca4f371ea76865258b15fc89d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159857&Signature=TMaTjIYsYVP-5bLGjNxfstQ-wmRxmLjIosKWirz5nvatX9r1ZS~oDy0Hib5uEF9TsvmlFgkGgzmuhuyp-d6ZPP0z7yNHpODgzIlvjykvJJ1beTdZdgh8AD5N5LQvEWAtLyE142h69l5EdocV5bxWZsuTP~cPhpNRDPdkOROyGG7PBOdTRKuC4gtgm4DDWUGccLFcIkBcAL8NhlGqEEdbZCnznWGZkZLbpT6AAGCS0ywG7dYLoWqHkjvWTzaTrhPYBpaRsDQrHRQYZAmjV8l-EWS2vSJm3ioNK4LhO0VimyXKj3XtqxpdXCQUBHDxo0FPolE~sbahnYD6IGja0r2jaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wylie — The Wylie City Council on Aug. 12 held a work session with the Wylie Cemetery Association to discuss options for long-term ground maintenance at the Wylie and Kramer cemeteries. Council members expressed support for a funding partnership rather than the city directly taking over maintenance.

Sander Stone, who identified herself as president of the Wylie Cemetery Association, outlined the association's financial picture and needs. She said the association currently has about $211,000 on hand; year-to-date 2025 lot sales were $6,600 and donations $500. She said mowing for 2025 has cost about $47,500 to date. For 2024 she reported lot sales of $28,050, donations of $5,475 and mowing costs of $42,600.

Stone said the cemeteries are roughly 13 acres across four tracts near Masters Oak by the Allen Funeral Home, are not perpetual-care cemeteries, and rely on donations and lot sales for maintenance. She described additional needs: mapping and digitizing records, replacing or raising sinking markers, installing permanent markers where temporary markers have deteriorated, and addressing erosion along a north tree line where stormwater is washing toward burial areas. She said the association purchased cemetery-management software for \"well over $5,000\" and pays about $1,200 per year for maintenance of that software.

City staff member Miss Ollie summarized options the city had examined, including: (1) the city taking maintenance in-house (staff said this would draw staff time and likely require additional equipment); (2) contracting directly with a mowing contractor under city oversight; or (3) funding the cemetery association so the association continues to manage and contract for maintenance (the association's preferred option). Brent Parker, a staff member in attendance, said his opinion was that “the best option would be for the cemetery association to maintain their contractor” and for the city to provide funding through an arrangement the city attorney would review.

Council members expressed concern about long-term sustainability. Mayor Pro Tem Gino Malice and Councilmen David R. Duke and Dave Strang all said they favored providing funding to support maintenance while retaining the association as the operational manager. Council members asked staff to work with the association and city attorneys to draft an agreement (described as a grant-like funding arrangement) that would fund maintenance while preserving oversight and reporting back to council.

No formal ordinance or resolution was adopted at the meeting. Staff said it will prepare draft contract/grant language and return to council for consideration.

Why it matters: The cemeteries contain burials dating to the mid-1800s and include founding families of the city; records are incomplete and mapping needs remain. Association leaders warned that without ongoing funding the association could deplete its funds and the cemeteries could become abandoned, which would move responsibility and costs to the city.

What comes next: Staff will draft funding language, consult the city attorney, and return a proposed agreement to council for review and a possible future vote. The council indicated support for an ongoing funding mechanism rather than a one-year Band-Aid approach.","After a work session, council members agreed to pursue a funding partnership to help the Wylie Cemetery Association cover annual mowing and maintenance costs and asked staff to draft an agreement for future council action.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493467,"Council appoints Chris Smith as Board of Review alternate through June 2027",421,1116000,1537000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676&start=1116&end=1537","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676/thumbnail_1116000.jpg","/articles/6493467/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Council-appoints-Chris-Smith-as-Board-of-Review-alternate-through-June-2027","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493467-e04866a7b2baec72c33b663ce4c70a81/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159857&Signature=PMcS8ZJC9wMd9SGwBpfH5NGTm1TRu-xGD4fzqZXWC89n0O5xUyEu6bZ1XCtcSsAnvcEmLBq67wBtCeWgJDXnu0QUgTdfXe5Z~2qvRydIJ1K09IvuBhbwMsABtTwj44G6iDv3D~rNfUi23djJg5x84y585nolIzMg25IXzzKAT7mFw56ZPSs3tQTbps7zWlObmW6XNyqb-GqKb7KERjU2tRwHsyqyAo2K-KRVVyLm13XC6JBc3NX6zgyMo2F9fL96GcMZ7y3UWn65jK1p4cL3R7cmILrfcMQOnYyCPCz6We1mmWUV5dqHXXnistiKOxjsA4rJElo9q7bQMyasO~m7hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wylie — The Wylie City Council on Aug. 12 approved the appointment of Chris Smith as an alternate member of the Board of Review for a term beginning Aug. 12, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027.

Chris Smith interviewed at the meeting and told the council he has lived in Wylie more than 40 years and has experience serving on a CEO group in Dallas for 13 years, where ethics review was part of his duties. He said he would be available to serve when called as an alternate. \"Yeah. Absolutely,\" Smith said when asked whether he could be available when needed.

Mayor Pro Tem Gino Malice made the motion to appoint Smith; Councilman David R. Duke seconded. The council voted 6-0 to confirm the appointment.

Why it matters: The Board of Review hears certain local review matters for which alternates may be needed if regular members are unavailable. The alternate will serve as called through June 30, 2027.

What comes next: No additional action was taken at the meeting; the appointment is effective immediately and the council thanked Smith for his willingness to serve.","The Wylie City Council appointed Chris Smith to serve as an alternate on the Board of Review for a term beginning Aug. 12, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027; the motion passed 6-0.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493474,"Wylie council accepts proposed property tax rates, schedules Aug. 26 public hearing",428,1349000,1777000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676&start=1349&end=1777","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5569036-6299f9e077620f0c79e0dda47cc1d676/thumbnail_1349000.jpg","/articles/6493474/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-council-accepts-proposed-property-tax-rates-schedules-Aug-26-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493474-1fd37ffc78096fe70a039e8e425939ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159857&Signature=ZMUDitr6bszx4K-YO9haH1MCmIsCAmyhCR5xQ1guWFdEO4eztRl7LTcAv9~25ensCT66~QasN4lm6uaDizrJAV3lST44uNuVHyKMNM48LxNjrqV0vq0o4Ng00j2emArJkk0NhWE9VLvFH5fRG3FZMUVW4i3A2NXVvkZ~mzZgRF-IA0szlou~eEHMhfu5DV4gu3-6mg079JrrFtiLD2r3okyGwNiN75vmj4GLt56ZbnjTsfFuSB9Ns0pfd~VgR9iuLq~THMga3rq7YLhVxmJ3nVxxjbXxVpmrEuJVAResuCJQxVi-LrOtssPjfnYEFdVAEo3sLwKXDCO8MUsrkVdyDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wylie — The Wylie City Council on Aug. 12 voted 6-0 to accept the proposed property tax-rate calculations required by Texas law and set a public hearing for Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Wylie Municipal Complex to consider final approval of the tax rate and the fiscal year 2025-26 budget.

City staff told the council the statutorily required calculations show a “no new revenue” rate of 0.521441 per $100 of valuation and a voter-approval rate of 0.543438 per $100. Council staff said the proposed budget is based on the voter-approval tax rate and that the proposed budget had been filed with the city secretary and posted on the city website for public review.

Miss Brown, a City of Wylie staff member, told the council that \"the no new revenue tax rate is 0.521441 per $100 valuation and the voter approval tax rate is 0.543438,\" and that the city must publish the rates and set a hearing under state law.

Mayor Pro Tem Gino Malice, who moved the resolution, said the increase was modest compared with last year and thanked staff for efforts to limit increases: \"Last year's tax rate was 0.534, and this year's is ... 0.543. So it's about a penny increase over what last year's tax rate was. ... I'm happy to make a motion there.\" Councilman Dave Strang seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. Councilman Scott Williams was absent.

Why it matters: accepting the calculated rates is a required step in Texas' truth-in-taxation process. The Aug. 26 hearing will be the public forum where residents may speak before the council takes the final vote on the tax rate and budget.

What comes next: The council set Aug. 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at the Wylie Municipal Complex as the date, time and place for the public hearing and final vote. Staff will publish the required notices in the city's official newspaper and post required materials on the city's website as required by the Texas Property Tax Code and local government code.","The City of Wylie council voted to accept the proposed property tax rate calculations and set a public hearing Aug. 26 for the final vote on the FY2025-26 tax rate and budget.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Wylie City Council, Aug. 12, 2025

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Wylie Fire Rescue paramedic George Watson recognized as Texas American Legion Paramedic of the Year

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Wylie council accepts proposed property tax rates, schedules Aug. 26 public hearing