HomeMy WebLinkAbout72 0103 minMIWjTBS CITY CfI~CIL REG~ MEETING
January 5, 1972
The City Council of the City of :Plainview met in regular session at 7:50
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor Louis N. Thomas pre-
siding 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 }.ganicipal Services, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning,
Bill Hogge-Director of Public Works, Robert Barnett-Director of Parks ~ Rec-
reation, Johnnie Ballew-Director of Public Safety, Norman Huggins,Director of
Finance, Larry Martin-Administrative Assistant, Walter Dodson-Tax Assessor
Collector, and Bob Richards-Building Inspector. Visitors included Jerrell
Cate, Graddy Tunnell, Hulon Wall, Richard Watson, Maston Phillips, Al Duckworth,
Stewart Russell, R. W. Watson, Jr., and Mike Wall-Plainview Daily Herald.
Invocation was given by Robert Barnett.
Public hearings were opened on the annexation of two tracts of land as
described in Ordinance Nos. 71-1215 and 71-1216. Discussion held on each waS
recorded and will be on file at the City Clerk's office at 'the Municipal
Building. Public hearings were closed.
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to
approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of December 20, I971. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. UR 202~72-from the Water Bond Fund of 1966, Acct. 425
in the amount of. $26,480.05 payable to Novak Construction for water and sewer
extension contract (Estimate No. 2) dated July 20, 1971. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved'by Alderman Cross, seconded by'Alderman Eaves, to.authorize
the advertising for gasoline and oil bids to be received and opened at 4:00 p.m.
on January 17, 1972 for the. annual oil and gasOline supply for the year 1972.
Motion carried un~dUSly.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter., seconded by Alderman Garrison,. to approve
the~.appoin~nent of Mr. Herbert S. Hilburn on the .City Charter Study Committee
replacing Mr.. Charlie Young. Motion carried unanimously.
Received for filin4 was a copy of the city sales and USe taxa/location
summary for the ~ quarter ending September 50, ~.1971.
Received'for filing Was~'a copy of the news release .from the Texas State.
Library ConmLission designating the .Unger Memorial Library as a qualified member
of the Library System. '
It was moved by Alderman Eaves, Seconded by' Alderman Cross,~ to- tentatively
approve ~'the attached rates~ and proposal regarding a solid waste c~ntract-outsid~
the City .Limits. Motion carried unanimously. ~..
MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUIAR ~ING
January $, 1972
Page 2
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Aldeman Fmves, to approve
the summary of the tennis court construction costs at High School as submitted
by the Plainview Independent School District, subject to a schedule for the
City concerning hours it will be available for public use; the City's half being
$11,919.12. A portion of the cost ($6,000) will be paid now and the remainder
($S,919.12). will be paid October 1, 1972, bearing an interest rate of 1 3/4%.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt
Appropriation OrdinanCe No. 771919 from the General Fund, Acct'. 418 in the amount
of $6,000 payable to Plainview Independent School District for the construction
of two new tennis courts and the reconstruction of the existing courts located
at 16th & Smythe. Motion carried unanimously.
The Airport Report was read and discussed.
The Animal Warden Report was read and discussed..
The Building Permit Report was read and discussedl
The City/CountyHealth Department Report was read and discussed;
The Fire Department Report .was read'and discussed.
The Library Report was read .and discussed.
The Municipal Court Report was read and discussed.
The Police Department Report was read and ~discussed.
The Tax Department RepoTt was read and .disCUSsed.
The Utility Depar~nent-Report was read and. disCUssed.
It was moved.byAlderman Carpenter, seconded by.Alderman Cross, to approve
the reports for filing. Motion.carriedunanimously,~
It was moved bMAlderman-Carpenter' seconded byAldermanCross, to adjourn
the~meeting. Motion carried unanimOU~ty.~ieeting~ournedat'8.!4Op.m.
ATI~ST: