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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 0412 minThe Plainview City Council met on April 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The agenda for this meeting was posted in City Hall at 2:45 p.m. on April 8, 2011. Mayor John C. Anderson presided. Councilmembers present were: Charles Starnes - District 1, Cathy Waggoner - District 2, David Garcia - District 3, V. O. Ortega- District 4, Ron Trusler- District 5, Wendell Dunlap- District 6 and Roland Nash - District 7. Staff members present were: Greg Ingham -City Manager, Jeffrey Snyder- Assistant City Manager, Leslie Pearce -City Attorney, Mike Gilliland- Director of Public Works, Will Mull - Police Chief, Rusty Powers -Fire Chief, Eric Turner -Main Street/CVB Coordinator, Delwin Derrick -Chief Building Official and Belinda Hinojosa -City Secretary. News Media Present: Tommy Young, Plainview Daily Herald Guests Present were: Rudd Owen, Danny Murphree, Walter Bowser, Gary Slade, Jeff Novotny, Stephanie Novotny and Claude Lusk Councilmember Charles Starnes delivered the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Dunlap moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Truster and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the consent calendar included the approval of the minutes of March 22, 2011 and April 7, 2011. Greg Ingham, City Manager presented for consideration and to take necessary action regarding request for National Roller Coaster Museum. A few years ago, we were contacted by Jeff Novotny, President of Larson International, Inc. about the possible creation of a National Roller Coaster Museum and the possibility of locating this museum in Plainview, Texas. At the time of that original discussion, it was on a fairly conceptual basis and we indicated that it there would probably be more productive discussions regarding this concept and the possible creation of a Roller Coaster Museum more seriously if there was something more concrete to work with. It was also discussed that at some point a feasibility study would quite likely be necessary. The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA) is a 501 C3 Non - profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of historic roller coasters and amusement park artifacts and records. The NRCMA now owns property in Plainview, they have built a building in Plainview to store items from around the country that would be important parts of a future museum, and they have transported many roller coaster related items, artifacts, and documents to this site in Plainview. Mr. Novotny and the Board of NRCMA believe they are ready to take another step forward with this project and the next step would be a feasibility study. Since Plainview is the primary site under consideration at this point in time, they have asked us to be involved in the funding of this study which would be an Economic Feasibility Study done by a company that specializes in the amusement industry. It will involve elements such as a site analysis, market identification and market demand analysis, and development requirements. The City's portion of the cost for this basic study is estimated to be just City Council Minutes April 12, 2011 Page 1 of 4 493 494 under $10,000 based on a proposal submitted by Leisure and Recreation Concepts, Inc. The final details for the study are still being worked out and the feasibility work will be paid for with funds from the City's Economic Development Fund. He introduced Jeff Novotny with Larsen International, Inc., Gary Slade, Chairman of the Board with Amusement Today and Walter Bowser with Six Flags Corporation. Mr. Slade said that NRCMA was established in 1999. They currently own property near Larsen International. This type of museum would benefit the local community. Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Trusler moved to approve the feasibility study up to $10,000. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Starnes and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Anderson announced that the second reading of Ordinance No. 11 -3547 would be postponed until the April 21 Council meeting. Mayor Anderson announced Ordinance No. 11 -3548 would be postponed pending receipt of needed documentation. Mayor Anderson announced that Councilmember Starnes had declared a conflict of interest and would not be voting or commenting on Ordinance No. 11 -3548, 11 -3549 and 11 -3550. Delwin Derrick, Chief Building Official presented for consideration on first reading, Ordinance No. 11 -3549, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview, Texas For Closing of a Portion of Raleigh Street Between 8 And 9 Streets in the College Hill Addition to the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas; Reserving Sewer and Utility Easement; Repealer; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflict Clause; Severability Clause; and Effective Date. This is to close a section of Raleigh between 8 and 9 Wayland Baptist University will be building a dormitory on Block 35. The utility easement will be on the east side of street on grassy area. This needs to be approved contingent on attorneys getting worked out the legal description on the easement. Councilmember Dunlap moved to open a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 11- 3549 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. Rudd Owen, 700 W. 7 Street, Plainview representing Wayland Baptist University stated Wayland will be constructing a men's dorm. He thanked city staff for being very cooperative. Ms. Pearce has agreed on the format of the easement and we are waiting on the description from the surveyor. He stated this would be in the best interest of the community. He announced that Danny Murphree and Claude Lusk were present also. Councilmember Trusler moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Waggoner and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. The public hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m. City Council Minutes April 12, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Nash moved to approve Ordinance 11 -3549 on first reading contingent upon utility easement. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega and carried with a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. Mr. Derrick presented for consideration on first reading, Ordinance No. 11 -3550, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview, Texas for Closing a T -Alley and any Other Alleys or Public Rights of Way Located on Block 38, College Hill Addition to the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas; Repealer; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflict Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. He stated the alley that would be closing would be in the middle of Block 38 which is behind the museum and should have been closed a long time ago. There are no public utilities. Councilmember Trusler moved to open a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 11- 3550 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Garcia and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. Rudd Owen, 700 W. 7th Street, Plainview representing Wayland Baptist University stated it was thought this was taken care of a long time ago. He said he is in agreement with this. Councilmember Nash moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. The public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m. Councilmember Ortega moved to approve Ordinance No. 11 -3550 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Garcia and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. Mr. Derrick presented for consideration on first reading, Ordinance No. 11 -3551, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview, Texas for Closing a Twenty Foot Alley Located Between 8 and 9 Street, Lying Between Lots 4 and 7 -10 Inclusive, and Lots 3 and 11 -14 Inclusive, and any Other Alleys or Public Rights of Way Located on Block 35, College Hill Addition to the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas; Repealer; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflict Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. He said this is a request to close the alley between 8 and 9 AT &T still has to get their utilities out and there is one duplex left on the lot. Councilmember Dunlap moved to open a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 11- 3551 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Trusler and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. Rudd Owen, 700 W. 7 Street, Plainview representing Wayland Baptist University stated they have signed a contract with AT &T to move telephone lines and paid significant money to get it done. Councilmember Nash moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Garcia and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. City Council Minutes April 12, 2011 Page 3 of 4 495 496 The public hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m. Councilmember Trusler moved to approve Ordinance No. 11 -3551 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Waggoner and carried by a vote of seven "for" the motion with Councilmember Starnes abstaining. There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City Council Minutes April 12, 2011 Page 4 of 4