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HomeMy WebLinkAbout72 0207 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MF.t~TING February 7, 1972~ ~]~e City Council of the City of Plainview met in regular session at 7:30 p~m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor Louis N. Thomas pre- siding and the following Aldermen present: Keltz Garrison, Neal Williams, Bill Eaves, and Richard Cross. Also present were Marshall Pharr-City Mmnager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, M. L. Rea-Director of ~kmicipal Services, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, Bill H. ogge-Director of Public Works, Robert Barnett-Director of Parks ~ Rec- reation, Johnnie Baltew-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 Mr. & Mrs. Brents Norman, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Nafzger, H. M LaFont, Mrs. Pete McLaughlin, Mrs. C. A. Robinson, Mrs. M. C. Tull, J. W. Walker, Larry Peckham, Steve Hurt, Joe Cox, Ira Autry, and Gerald Autry. Invocation was given by Norman Huggins. Mrs. Pete McLaughtin, Mrs. C. A. Robinson, and Mrs. M. C. Tull, represen- tatives from the Women's Club of Plainview, presented views on the parking needs in the vicinity of Joliet and 6th Street. Discussion was held on Zone Case No. 218, request of Harold Gladman (Director of Planning for the City of Plainview) on behalf of the Planning Board and Zoning Commission of the City of Plainview for rezoning of Lots 6-7-8-9-10, Block 20, Brock Addition, Unit No. 6, and all of Lot 1, Block 21, Brock Addition, Unit No. 6, from a R-Zone to a R-3 Zone for multiple family use, located in the 1000 block of Itasca Road. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to adopt Ordinance No. 72-1229; an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as proposed in Zone Case No. 218. Motion carried unanimously. A public hearing was opened on the annexation of a tract of land (Unit No. 4) as described in Ordinance No. 72-1223 and as advertised in the Plainview Daily Heral. d. There being no discussion, the public hearing was closed. A public hearing was opened on the :annexation .of a tract:~o.f :!and-(Unit No, S) as described in Ordinance No. 72z 1224 and as advertised in the Plainview Da.i. ly Herald. There being no discussion, khe public hearing was closed. A public hearing was opened on the annexation, of a tract of land (Unit No. 6) as described in Ordinance No. 72-1225 and as advertised in the Plainview Daily Herald. Discussion was held with H. M. LaFont. (representing Scott Tractor Company and Tillerson-Fish) and Ira Autry presenting views. The public hearing was closed. A public hearing was opened on annexation of a tract of land (Unit No. 7) as described in Ordinance No. 72-1226 and as advertised in the Plainview Daily Herald. DiscussiOn was held with Mrs. Brents Norman and Ralph Nafzger presenting views. ~he public hearing was closed. -A public,hearing was opened on the annexation of a tract of land (Unit No. 8) as described in Ordinance No. 72-1227 and as advertised in the Ptainview Daily There being no discussion, the public hearing was closed. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGLFIJ%~ MEETING Febl~aary 7, 1972 Page 2 It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 17, 1972. Motion carried unanimous ly. Received for filing were minutes of the Planning Board and Zoning' Commission meeting held January 13; Board of Adjustment meeting held January 31; Plainview Civil. Defense and Disaster Relief Committee meeting held January 19; Central Business District Improvement Committee meeting held January 18; and Area Advisory Committee meeting held January 25. Also received for filing was a copy of the tabulation sheet on the annual supply of motor fuel and lubricantS; the low bidder of Texaco Inc. with a total' annual estimated cost of $17,881.05. It was announced ~hat the .application for the proposed Turnkey IV public low-rent housing project, as recommended by the Plainview Public Housing A~thority, has been submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and comments are expected soon with regard to the feasibility of such a project. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to .adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the depositories joint safe- keeping receipt in behalf of the City of Plainview to permit the withdrawal or substitution of securities for those securities pledged on the joint safekeeping account. Motion carried unanimously. City Attorney, Joe Sharp, discussed the pending litigation concerning the Canadian River _Municipal Water Authority rates. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. UR~205-72 from the 1966 Water Revenue Bonds, Acct. 425, in the amOunt of $31,754.07 payable to Novak Construction Company for water and sewer extensions in the Westgate Subdivision, Estimate No. 3. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion waS"h~ld on' t~i~?re {~'~of Central ~ Bus~es'S Dist~ic~ Improvement Committee concerning the termination of the Litter Maid Contract. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded .by Alderman Cross, to authorize the termination of said agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Public Safety, Jotnmie Ballew, brought the Council up to date on the civil defense planning and program activities. It wasstated that a civil defense conference, will be held March 9 in the Council Chambers and a civil defense simulation will be held March 16 in the conference room of the. Library. Discussion was held on the elimination of parking on the north side of 9th Street between Broadway and Ash. Steve Hurt and Joe Cox presented views on the subject and action was deferred until a later date~ It' was moved by Alderman Baves, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt the sanitation ~¢ollection 'contract for service outside the corporate limits of the City of Plainview as drawn ~f the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. MINifiES CITY COUNCIL REGtrlAR MEETING February 7, 1972 Page 5 It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 72-1230 from the General Fund, Acct. 418, in the amount of $4,000 payable to the Sanitation Department, Acct. 613-902, for the purchase of approximately 20 containers. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the placement of flags and flag poles in the central business district and authorization was given to work with the Central Business District Improvement Committee on reaching a solution. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the installation of three 20,000 lumen lights on Vernon Street between 7th and 8th Street at an additional monthly cost of $15.00 per month. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to authorize the trade-in of a 1956 Hough loader [Motor No. 81770) on equipment installed on a Massey Ferguson 35 tractor. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a copy of the quarterly financial report for the first quarter of the fiscal year t971-72. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the appointment of Austin Ragtand as a member of the City Charter Study Committee filling the position created by the death of Herbert Hilburn. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the appointment of Mrs. Merwyn Igo as a member of the Area Library Advisory Council. Motion carried un.animously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance'No. 72~1228 from the Pro Rata Fund in the amount of $10.00 payable to the City of Plainview Instant Payment Account 421 for the reimbursement of instant payment fund for check no. 8470 for sewer easement. Motion carried unanimously. The Animal Warden Report was read and discussed. The Board of City Development' Report was read and discussed. The Building Permit Report was read and discussed. The City/County Health 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 amd discussed. The Tax Department R~port was read and discussed. The Utility Department Report was read and discussed. 181 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGIJLAR MEBT~ February 7, 1972 Page 4 It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to accept the reports for filing. Motion carried Unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to authorize' the City Attorney to prepare a contract for the exchange of property as agreed wit~ the Williamson Estate on a value-for-value basis based on the appraisal of Mr. Dan MacNau. ghton. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the appointment of Preston Walker as a member of the Area Advisory Comnittee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. R. K. Williams. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. UR 206-72 from the Water Utility Revenue Bond Fund of 1966, Acct. 425, in the amount of $430.45 payable to the General Fund, Acct. 418, for the installation of lighting in the Accounting Department and PBX room. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 72-1231 from the Rnnning Water Draw Regional Park, Acct. 407, in the amount of $25.45 payable to Higginbotham-Bartlett Company for material for signs at the Damning Water Draw Regional Park. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Aide.nan Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation'Ordinance No. 7.__2-,1232_ from the General Fund, AcCt. 418, in ~he remount of $7S0.00 payable to the Land & Improvement Capital Account No, 608-801 for the purchase of a tract of land out .of the East Part of Block 14, and the West one-half of Hickory Street between Blocks 14 and 15, McClelland Addition to Plainview, Hale County, Texas, payable as follows: May Joe Roberts McClelland Scott; Juanita Bell McClelland; C. B. McClelland, Jr.; May Joe Brown; and Irene Lycan Sharp. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimous ly.. Meeting adjourned at 9: 20 p.m. LOUIS ~. THOMAS, Mayor M. ,L.-REA, city' Clerk