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The Plainview City Council met on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in the City Council Chambers
of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The agenda for this meeting was posted in
City Hall on May 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor John C. Anderson presided.
Councilmembers present were: Cathy Waggoner- District 2, David Garcia District 3,
Virginio "V.O." Ortega- District 4, Wendell Dunlap- District 6, and Roland Nash District 7.
Councilmembers Charles Starnes District 1 and Ron Trusler- District 5 were absent.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham -City Manager, Leslie Spear Pearce- City
Attorney, Jeffrey Snyder- Assistant City Manager, Chief William Mull- Police
Department, Mike Gilliland- Director of Public Works, Delwin Derrick -Chief Building
Official, Daniel Born- Information Technology Specialist, Eric Turner -Main Street
Coordinator, and Katherine Egger- Deputy City Secretary.
News Media Representative: Jessica Thornton Plainview Daily Herald
Guests: Todd Davis, Jim Gustafson, Michael Richardson, Nik Botkin, Dr. Ron Miller,
Rich Burke, Hector Limon, Wes Naron, Brent Richburg, and Skyler Wood.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Ortega delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Waggoner moved to adopt the consent calendar, Item No. 3 on the
agenda. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried by
unanimous vote. Items approved on the consent calendar included the approval of the
minutes for May 10, 2011; the granting of excused absences; April financial reports; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Farm Lease Agreement with Robert Wilson.
Mayor Anderson introduced Item No. 4 as follows: An ordinance of the City of Plainview,
Texas, Hale County, Texas, granting Plainview Independent School District a
communicaiton tower in accordance with Section 8:37 Radio, Television, and
Microwave Towers Regulations of the Zoning Ordinances 89 -2798, 99 -3223, and 03-
3386; requiring Plainview Independent School District to post a bond for the anticipated
cost of removal of such tower upon abandonment of such tower; cumulativeness
clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. This would be the first
reading on the ordinance, Ordinance No. 11 -3548. The Mayor then asked Chief Building
Official Delwin Derrick to present information. Mr. Derrick explained that the School
District requests to install a 100 foot communication tower behind the educational
complex located at Yonkers Street and 24 Street. This tower would be connected to all
40 schools in the Region 17 area and would enhance their broadband access. The
tower will have a 17 foot underground footing. This request was presented to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment because the MF district requires approval for a variance. The
Board approved the request. There was no public comment. Councilmember Dunlap
made the motion to approve the ordinance on first reading, and Councilmember Nash
seconded the motion. Mayor Anderson stated that Item No. 4 passed by unanimous
vote of 6 -0.
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The next item on the agenda, Item No. 5, which is to consider and take necessary
action regarding the request from Plainview Independent School District to upgrade the
infield at Bulldog Park, was introduced by Mayor Anderson, who then asked City
Manager Greg Ingham to present the details. Mr. Ingham stated that the City and the
School District have worked together many years on this baseball park, which is owned
by the City and leased to the School District during the school term. The School District
has requested a cost -share to upgrade the infield, for safety as well as improvement
reasons. Ingham stated that he could find no record of total resurfacing for this baseball
field. Dr. Miller, Superintendent of Plainview Independent School District has submitted
an estimated total cost of $48,000.00. The City proposes to contribute $25,000.00 from
the Investment Funds of the Capital Improvement Funds, and requests that the school
district rather than the City- work with the contractor. Dr. Miller introduced School Board
President Wes Naron and PHS baseball coach Hector Lamon. Dr. Miller stated that the
current uneven surface affects game playing as well as presents safety issues. Mr.
Naron stated that the School District appreciates working with the City on the many
items over the years. Mayor Anderson moved to join Plainview Independent School
District in the improvements as presented with the School District taking the lead and
the City contribution limited to $25,000.00. The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Ortega, and carried by a unamious vote of six in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Dunlap asked what is the considered timeline and what type of turf is to
be used. Dr. Miller responded that the work would begin after the Optimist season is
over and they would be installing natural grass (sod). Councilmember Ortega asked for
clarification on what part of the field is to be upgraded to which Dr. Miller answered that
the entire infield would be upgraded.
Mayor Anderson introduced Item No. 6: Consider and take necessary action regarding
the Combination Plat of Thrasher Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, and asked
Director of Public Works Mike Gilliland to make the presentation. Mr. Gilliland stated
that Albert Thrasher has been working with the City on this project which involves 2 lots
on 16 Street. Thrasher is moving -in two duplexes which will take Lot 1 and Lot 2;
there is alley and street Right -of -Way dedication. The plat is complete and has been
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in their May 12 meeting. The
Dedication Deed has been reviewed by the City Attorney. There was no public
comment. Councilmember Nash made the motion to approve the Combination Plat as
presented. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Garcia and carried by a
vote of six in favor of the motion.
Item No. 7, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview by issuance
of a Specific Use Permit to locate a two family (2 -F) residential structure in a Multifamily
2 (MF -2) Zoning District, said parcel being Thrasher Plv Lot 1 with cumulative clause,
conflicts clause, severability clause and effective date was introduced by Mayor
Anderson. This is the first reading for Ordinance No. 11 -3552. The Mayor asked Chief
Building Official Delwin Derrick to iterate. Mr. Derrick stated the City's zoning ordinance
requires a Specific Use Permit for duplexes to be allowed in a multifamily district
duplexes are not considered as multifamily. Mr. Thrasher is moving in 2 duplexes, one
on each lot. Each duplex will have parking for 2 cars. This item and Item No. 8 tie in
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with Item No. 6, a project of Albert Thrasher, and were approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commmission. There was no public comment. Councilmember Ortega made the
motion to approve Ordinance No. 11 -3552 as presented. Councilmember Waggoner
made a second to the motion. The vote was six in favor. Mayor Anderson stated the
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson presented for first reading Ordinance No. 11 -3553 as item No. 8. The
ordinance amends the zoning map of the City of Plainview by issuance of a Specific
Use Permit to Locate a Two Family (2 -F) residential Structure in a Multifamily 2 (MF -2)
Zoning District, said parcel being Thrasher Plv Lot 2, with cumulative clause, conflicts
clause, severability clause and effective date. The Mayor asked Mr. Derrick if this is the
same as Item No. 7 except this being for Lot 2. Mr. Derrick affirmed. Mayor Anderson
stated that no presentation would be required and asked for a motion. Councilmember
Dunlap made the motion to accept the ordinance as presented and Councilmember
Garcia made the second to the motion. There were six votes in favor. Motion carried.
At 7:24 p.m. Mayor Anderson made the motion that the council recess the meeting to
enter into close meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a
complaint or charge against an officer or employee. Tex. Gov't. Code, Section
551.074]. Redistricting Committee. Councilmember Nash duly seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. There being no further matters to
discuss, the Council meeting was adjourned by Mayor Anderson at 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Katherine Egger, Deputy City Secretary.
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