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What the council approved
- Hookah lounge expansion (2771 W. FM 544): council approved a change in zoning from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Commercial Corridor with Special Use Permit (CC SUP) to allow an expansion of an existing hookah lounge. The approval covers an expansion of the business from about 1,800 square feet to 2,700 square feet; the applicant plans to use the additional 900 square feet for food service. The SUP conditions limit smoking to inside the establishment and restrict sales to hookah products; the planner noted the business is currently legally nonconforming and the expansion requires bringing it into conformity. Planning and Zoning recommended approval 6-0 after discussion about ventilation. Staff mailed 27 notices within 200 feet; one property owner returned an opposition letter. The council approved the item by a 7-0 vote (motion by Dave Strang; second by David R. Duke).

- Flytrex drone delivery site (709 Cooper Drive): the council approved a SUP allowing Flytrex to operate a drone-launch site on about 0.47 acres. The proposal includes up to 14 launch pads, an 18-by-16-foot equipment shed, and use of shore power (no generator). The company said its drones carry up to 6.5 pounds and typically perform roughly five-mile round trips; operations must occur during daylight hours and are limited in hours (site open no earlier than 8:00 a.m.; last sales by 9:30 p.m., subject to daylight). Staff noted the FAA regulates aircraft and airspace and that utilities and routing are coordinated with federal air-traffic/UTM systems; staff and planning recommended approval and P&Z recommended 6-0. Notices to property owners within 200 feet numbered 17; the record includes one supportive response. The council approved the SUP 7-0 (motion by David R. Duke; second by Dave Strang).

- Stone Road maintenance contract (WA2025-87-2): the council awarded the Stone Road maintenance contract to Texas Materials Group for $6,809,012, a package that includes Alternate #4 and a 10% contingency. Staff reported four bids were received; the city engineer of record reviewed the apparent low bidder’s qualifications and recommended award. A county interlocal agreement (ILA) will fund about 27% of the project, lowering the city’s net share to just under $5,000,000. The contract calls for roughly 180 calendar days to substantial completion (210 days for final completion) and includes replacement of nine cross culverts, regrading of bar ditches and driveway culverts, and paving work. The council approved the award 7-0 (motion by Scott Williams; second by Sid Hoover).

Other formal actions
- Consent agenda: council accepted the consent agenda as presented (motion by Mayor Pro Tem Gino Malicci; second by Dave Strang). Vote: 7-0.

Context and council discussion
Council members asked staff about ventilation and parking for the hookah lounge expansion, confirmed the business would retain all smoking indoors, and heard that public-safety records showed one disruptive call for service since 2019 that staff said did not implicate the owner. For the Flytrex item, council members sought operational and safety details; company representative Wade Hardin said Flytrex has operational sites elsewhere in the DFW area and that the drones operate under FAA authority with traffic-management coordination; staff emphasized that cities cannot regulate navigable airspace, which the FAA oversees. For Stone Road, staff explained drainage work, a bid alternate that allows addressing additional homeowners’ driveway culverts, and the 27% county ILA partnership. Council asked about potential lane closures and estimated durations for culvert replacements (staff estimated closures could be a few days to a week for some crossings; overall contract days were 180/210).

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: approved 7-0 (mover: Gino Malicci; seconder: Dave Strang).
- Zoning case 2025-04 (2771 W. FM 544, CC to CC SUP for a smoking establishment): approved 7-0 (mover: Dave Strang; seconder: David R. Duke).
- Zoning case 2025-05 (709 Cooper Drive, CC to CC SUP for Flytrex drone delivery site): approved 7-0 (mover: David R. Duke; seconder: Dave Strang).
- WA2025-87-2 (Stone Road maintenance to Texas Materials Group): contract award approved 7-0 (mover: Scott Williams; seconder: Sid Hoover); contract $6,809,012 (includes Alternate #4 and 10% contingency); county ILA covers ~27%.

Next steps: staff will complete building-plan review and permits for the hookah lounge expansion; Flytrex must coordinate FAA approvals and final site-plan details with staff; the contractor for Stone Road will attend a pre-construction meeting to set a start date and sequencing. The council convened an executive session later in the evening on separate real-estate and economic-development negotiations and read an ordinance title related to a budget amendment (Ordinance No. 2025-21) before adjourning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wylie - City Council & Work Session - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On May 27, 2025 the Wylie City Council unanimously approved a special-use permit for a hookah lounge expansion, a special-use permit for Flytrex drone delivery operations, and awarded a $6,809,012 contract for Stone Road maintenance. The council also approved the consent agenda 7-0.","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},6544688,"Wylie council interviews applicants for Board of Review seats; decisions deferred to June 11 meeting",2853,3894000,6747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533898-6824a7bd302bd798a60c9b7e19512199&start=3894&end=6747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533898-6824a7bd302bd798a60c9b7e19512199/thumbnail_3894000.jpg","/articles/6544688/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-council-interviews-applicants-for-Board-of-Review-seats-decisions-deferred-to-June-11-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544688-094533298401f9c9d62239eaf9e0a2c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108168&Signature=OKXoNW3DjmdMukqOy8MizFel8WkRAwuvs5WZmi4QWZBzwIivycq-7xmCTcuLMIAJsqpILoDfbOrGGjTHWt3HRHw2rYox-NC-FttxljES~~2rtOnqH4j59gLi-g4T8SkYdiM12GnyyjErGhxTDy2JLQVIxpAxmEhE7L2fxTIsAwJOfdQ8fjJGlwRCJEZPDVbuz5YZ9FEzV5va1uH~PO00wOVhR7CK5hSPIE2aDMXmJ8pYbGt5tINgQwoFOL3oRQ~ItKVSqU4CfNUMZEeixxWxgiP-bmv9UsCacUEP4blwbMSMhxmRmZGdJK-wvQz1SYxWJT1TnxrvcODhbcSEwpPD1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wylie City Council held public interviews on May 27 for applicants to fill vacancies on the Board of Review, hearing from several residents and deferring final appointments to the council’s June 11 meeting.

Council members questioned each candidate about community involvement, conflict resolution experience and understanding of the board’s role reviewing ethics and other complaints. Candidates told the council they have a mix of private-sector management, homeowner-association and prior municipal-board experience.

Why it matters: the board reviews complaints and perceived conflicts involving city officials and other matters referred under city ordinance; the council emphasized the need to follow established rules and to evaluate complaints against written standards rather than individual opinion.

What happened: Mayor Matthew Porter opened the interviews as the council moved to item 1. Candidates who spoke included Mohammed Inzamam Ul Haq (cybersecurity specialist, resident since 2021), Pete Masjars (previous municipal board service in Illinois), Nasir Mohammed (IT service delivery manager) and a candidate identified as Brian (vice president in IT services; last name not stated on the record). Council members asked about local volunteer activity, direct experience resolving conflicts, and how candidates would assess alleged ethics violations.

Key candidate answers and clarifications given on the record:
- Mohammed Inzamam Ul Haq described technical and governance experience, said he serves as a Woodbridge HOA vice president and would apply rules and fairness when reviewing complaints.
- Pete Masjars cited 13 years on a community board in Illinois and described neighborhood property-remediation work his board led.
- Nasir Mohammed said he manages teams and routinely resolves workplace disputes through consensus and escalation when required.
- Brian described 25 years in IT leadership, contract review experience, and resolving personnel and contract issues.

Council members stressed two recurring points: (1) the Board of Review’s job is to evaluate complaints against established municipal rules and procedures, not to impose personal views; (2) the board is seldom active but must be prepared when a complaint requires a formal review. Council said remaining interviews will be completed at the June 11 meeting and that the council will act publicly to appoint members at that time.

The council did not vote on appointments on May 27. Staff said some applicants are ineligible for particular boards if they do not meet residency or registered-voter requirements; staff will follow up with applicants and notify candidates of the June 11 schedule.

Ending: The council concluded the interview block and scheduled continuation of candidate interviews and a public appointment vote for its June 11 meeting, encouraging applicants and the public to watch the meeting broadcast if they cannot attend in person.","The Wylie City Council conducted public interviews of candidates for Board of Review vacancies on May 27, 2025, hearing from multiple applicants and scheduling remaining interviews and the final appointment for the June 11 council meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Wylie council approves two zoning special-use permits, awards $6.8 million Stone Road contract; votes 7-0 on each item

Wylie council interviews applicants for Board of Review seats; decisions deferred to June 11 meeting