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HomeMy WebLinkAbout71 0215 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL N~ETING February 15, 1971 The Mayor and City Council of the City of Plainview met in ~egular session at 7:$0 P. M. in the Council ~ambers of the City Hall with Mayor Louis N. Thomas presiding and the following Aldermen present: Keltz Garrison, Medlin Carpenter, Neal Williams, Bill Eaves, and Richard Cross. Also present Were: Marshall Pharr-City-Manager, Joe Sharp-City' Attorney, M. L. Rea-Director of Municipal Services, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, Bill Hogge-Director of Public Works, Hoyt Curr~_vDirector of Public Safety, Robert Barnett-Director of Parks and Recreation, and Larry Martin-Administrative Assistant. Visitors included Mike Stewart, R. C. Stevens, Charles Bechtold, Ken Owen, Dale Williams, Jerry Bryan Jordan, John Poley, Rickey Mills, and Ronald Kilpatrick representing Southwest Business College and Dwain Dodson representing Cue ~ Cushion Pool Hall. Invocation was given byAlderman Eaves. A public hearing was held concerning parking limitations in the 700 block of Broadway Street. The students, representing Southwest Business College, presented their opinion bn this matter. It was moved byAlderman Carpenter, seconded byAldermanWilliams, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 1, 1971. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved byAlderman Carpenter, seconded byAlderman Cross, to adopt Ordinance No. 71-1154, an Ordinance limiting the parking time of vehicles on certain streets and within certain districts in the City of Plainview; providing for a charge and fee for parking of vehicles on said street or within said district for a period of time in excess of the time limits hereby; providing for a penalty for the violation of this ordinance; and amending Ordinance No. 65-900 as amended by subsequent amendments. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to approve the installation of eight (8) 20,000 lumen street lights to be installed on llth Street between Broadway and Date, at an additional monthly cost of $26.00 per month. Motion carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. Maurice Coburn, Supervising Resident Engineer of the Texas Highway Department, concerning Interstate U. S. 27 interchanges and grade sepa- rations was received for filing. Also received was a copy of a letter written to Mr. Wendell Smith, Southwestern Public Service CompanY, from Mr. Oscar Crain concerning the installation of break- away poles on Dimmitt Road from 24th Street to U. S. 87 (Interstate 27). It was decided to check to see if the Highway Department would share the expense of this project. A copy of the specifications for the Civil Defense mobile radio base station, mobile units, and tone actuated warning receivers was received for filing. A copy of the minute's of the Community Improvement COmmittee meeting held on February 8, 1971, was received for filing. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL M~ETING February 1S, 1971 Page 2 It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the Mayor's recommendation of the appoin~nent of Mr. Gerald D. Bailey to Area ~ X on the Con~nunity Improvement Comittee Motion carried unanimously. ~ Mayor Thomas reminded the Council of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, February 22, 1971, in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 P. M. He also reminded the Council of the City of Plainview's ~mployee Recognition Banquet to be heldat the Wayland Dining Hall at 7:30 P. M. on Friday, February 26, 1971.- It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 71-1153 from the General Fund, Acct. 418; 660-521, in the amount of $9S.34 as the fifth and final estimate for excavating, ~hauling, and depositing for a sanitary landfill payable to Mr. Victor A. Bbeling. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance GO 279-71 from the General Obligation Bond Fund, 1966, in the amount of $30.00 payable to McDonald Trading Post for rental of a jack hammer tamper for use at 24th and Columbia Streets· Motion carried unanimously. The Board of City Development Report was read and discussed. The City/County Health DeparUnent Expenditure Report for the month of January was read and discussed. The analysis of revenue and payment of bills for the month of January was read and discussed. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Bares, to approve the reports for filing and the payment of bills. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Williams reported on the meeting held With the School Board con- cerning the financing of two tennis courts. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Cross, to participate in the construction of' 'two tennis courts not to exceed an amount of $6,000, subject to a schedule for the City concerning the hours it will be available for public use. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Aldeman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams to approve the Mayor's recommendation for the appointment of the following men to th6 Business and Economic Advisory Comittee subject to their _acceptance: J. B. Wheeler, Charles Joplin, Norman Wright, Lester W. James, Grady Boyd, James Rogers, Bob Burns, Troy Pritchard, Bob Carter, Dr. Tom Longnecker, and Jack Skaggs. MotiOn carrie~~--~ unanimously. - ~ It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the appointment of Delton Campbell, Victor Rendon, and Faustino Cardona as members to ~the Plainview-Hale County Health Department. Motion carried unanimously. It was stated that a joint meeting will be held with the Commissioners Court, subject to establishing a date, possibly February 2Z, 1971. It Was moved b~ ~tiS~{mmn Ca, enter, seconded by Alderman Wilti~s, t0 ~U~horize Minutes~of Community Improvement Committee Meeting February 8, 1971 The Community Improvement CommitTee met in regular session in the Council Chambe"s a'~ ?~30 P. M., February 8, 1971. T~ose ~resent were: James Davenport-General Chairman, Larry Martin-Workable Progral Coordinator, Rafael Lopez, Terry Hawkins, Charles Woodall, E. B. Gooch, Faustiio Lopez, John McDonough, Norris Roberson, and Fred Garrison. O';hers present were: Kettz Garrison and Richard Cross of the City Council, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, Bill Hogge-Director of Public Works, Mike Wall of the Plainview Daily Herald, and Federico Cardenas, private citizen. The meeting was opened with a film from the Department of Housing and Urban Development called "Something of Our Own" that told of public housing. Next on the agenda was discussion of the newly approved "Program of Work for the 70's". Questions were .asked on the various aspects of the different catagories of priorities. This meeting served as a preempt to the upcoming Neighborhood improvement Council meeting scheduled for February 22, 1971. Discussion was also held on a new monthly meeting date for the Community Improvement Committee and Neighborhood Improvement Committee. tt was decided that the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month be designated as regular meeting dates. The 2nd to be for the Community Improvement Committee and the 4th seiec~ed for the Neighborhood Improvement Committee. The Community Improvement Council wilt meet quarterly or approximately the fifth Tuesday of each month. T~e Committee was handed a Service Request form to be u~e~for minor discrepancies found throughout their neighborhood that can be handlee without a great amount of time involved. These forms will be handled within the neighborhood committees and chairman of that committee. The chairman will then recommend what action be taken and oesignate to what department of the City function the discrepancy lies or if action need be taken by the City Council. The request will then be sent to the General Chairman for approval and dSscrimination. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, that we adopt on this 1st day of February, A. D. 1971, the Program of Work for the 1970's as outlined on the attached . ''..-,"~ _~' " ' Lo~1s N. Thomas, Mayor CITY OF PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES · FOR THE 70 ' s Priority A 1,'.' Total activation and utilization of.the Community Improvement · C~mnittee and Neighborhood Improvement Committee. A. Establish regular meeting dates of the Neighborhood ImProvement Committee, Community Improvement Committee, and COrmuun~ Improvement Council. B.. Recommend the appointment of the following advisory committees: 1. Youth Advisory. Committee 2. Business and Economic' Advisory Committee 5. AYea Advisory Committee 2, · Study the needs for a 'revised and up-dated Comprehensive Plan for Plainview with special emphasis in the following areas: ' 'A. Housing - Need both current and future. 1.' Public housing '. 2. Private rehtai" ' 5. Private home ownership 4. Rehabilitation of existing housing 'S. Demolition of substandard housing 6. Study of existing Department of Housing and Urban' l)evelol~nent Housing Programs · B.: Transportation - Needs both current and future. 1. Automobile a. Maj or thoroughfare plan b. Highway study 2. Public transportation 5. Airport facilities 4. Rail transportation C. Public Facilities - Needs both current and fUture. 1. Airport facilities 2,. City/County Health' facilities 5. Coliseum 4'. Fire Department Fire Training Tower S. Fire Department Substation .- 6. Industrial Park 7. Municipal Service Center 8. Neighborhood Center facilities 9.'. Public camp grounds 10. Solid Waste Disposal facility ~ 11. Water ReClamation facility 12. Youth RecreAtional facilities P~iorit? CITY COUNCIL PRIORITISS FOR ~ 70's Page 2 D. EConomic Study - Of the Plainview trade territory to determine the strengtH'knd weakness of our agricultural orientated economy and seek means of overcoming the Weaknesses and taking advantages of the,areas' strength. E. Neighborhood Study - To determine the basic social econOmic factors ahd needed~ redevelopment, to include, on a neighborhood- by-neighborhood bas~s, the following: 1. Housing needs 2. Land use 3. Thoroughfare plan 4. Public facilities S. l~.'blic utilities 6. Means of effectuation of needs Implementation of currently approved Workable Pro,ram, by submission of applications to the Depar~nent of Housing and Urban I)evelol~nent for grants and aid in the following programs: A. Code Enforcement Grants. B. Demolition Gra~tx C. Neighborhood Planning Grants D. Interim Assistance for Blighted Areas Grants Priorities for immediate consideration and implementation by the City Council. A.. Request establishment of inter-governmental relations organization, jointly by the City Council, County Commissioners Court, and Plainview Independent School District Board. B. Authorize initiation of Charter Revision Commission C; Authorize agreement with Plainview Independent School District for construction of tennis courts ~ after inquiry with Urban Beauti£icatiol Department of HUD and state. D. Proceed with bid lettings and development of Civil Defense warning system. Continue and proceed with method of financing, installation, specifications, and bidding of residential solid waste disposal container system. F. Continue with planning and local requirements to comply with U. S. Corp of Engineers Running Water Draw Flood Control Project. G. Discuss and prepare for adoption Food Service Sanitation Ordinance. H. Authorize to proceed with Codification of O~dinances. I. Proceed with re~ision of City o£ Plainview Personnel POlicy. J. Proceed with appraisal, negotiati6rm, sale or 'exchange of CitY owned Sth Street property. Priority. B CITY COUNCIL PRIORITI]~S FOR THE 70's Page 5 K. Authorize Annual Report in mailer form - End of Fiscal Year Statement of Condition. L. Authorize amending tax assessment ratio from 3S% to 7S% of actual current tax roll value, and adjust rate so that dollar tax cost remains the same. M. Proceed with condemnation and demolition of old hospital. N. Request Planning and Zoning Commission to study annexation need~. O. Continue with computerization of Police and Corporation Court records. P. Authorize preparation of specificatigns, advertising, and method of financing the purchase of two 750 GPM Fire Department pumpers. Q. Prepare proposal to County Comnissiommrs Courts-on-operation of airport. Priorities for short-range, 1 to S years, consideration and implementation by the City Council. A. Consider recomnendation to Inter-Governmental Relation COmmittee the appointment' of' "A Committee 1976'.'. B. Consider discussion of consolidation of Tax Assessing Office, upon submission of amendment to i. egislature and its' adoption. C. Consider uses of Unger Memorial Library's property as revenue producing parking lot. D. Continue land acquisition, planning, and development of Running Water Draw Park. Priorities for long-range, 1 to 10 years, consideration and implementation by the City Council. ' A. Consider application to HUD and State Park Department of Urban Beautification for grants and aid in upgrading existing parks. B. Consider development of Water and Sewer Plan for Seth Ward communitT. C. Consider lpng-r .ange sanitation landfill locations and methods. D. Develop training programs for City of Plainview personnel. B. Study present W6rkmans' Compensation Policy and procedure; and consider self insurance under Workmans' Compensation limits. F. Review sale of water to Cemetery Association. G. Consider relocation of draw channel between 5th ~ 6th. H. Consider relocation and design of sub £i~e station. I. Consider design of fire training .tower,' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 15, 1971 Page 5 checking into the possibilities of a lease on the property at 709 Broadway with 'the option of negotiations on the roof, with the Gold Bond Stamp Company. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to authorize the appraisal on land located at 201 Columbia which has possibilities of being leased for five years with a five-year option. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize the partial release of the back five feet of a paving lien on property located at 28th and Fresno Streets. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to include the City/County Health Department under the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to hold over for study the appraisal on the property located on Hickory Street which was appraised at $750.00. Motion carried unanimously. ~t was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adjourn the meeting. MotiOn carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M.