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HomeMy WebLinkAbout71 0405 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 5, 1971 The Mayor and 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 presiding and the following Aldermen present: Reitz Garrison, Medlin Carpenter, Bill Eaves, and Richard Cross. Marshall Pharr -City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, iaicipal Services, Harold Gladman- Director of Planning, Bill Hogge- Director of Public Works, Robert Barnett- Director of Parks, and Recre- ation, Hoyt Curry Director of Public Safety, Johnnie Ballew- Assistant Director of Public Safety, and Larry Martin Administrative Assistant. Visitors included Tom Almon; Bob Harder representing Bob Gardner Chevrolet; Felix Crawford- Plainview Rotary Club; and Brantley Malone, Albert Troust, Virgel Murry -B. A. V. Developers, Inc. Invocation was given by M. L. Rea. Roger McMurry was sworn into the office of Municipal Court Judge by City Attorney, Joe Sharp. A letter was received from the Plainview Rotary Club requesting the establishment of a special escrow account by the City of Plainview to receive funds for the development of a Community Center sponsored by the Rotary Club. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to establish this special..account and receive funds for it. Motion carried unanimously. A public hearing was opened on the annexation of 171.85 acres of land located in Section 26. There being no discussio:,,it was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by AldermanwGarrison, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to adopt Ordinance No. 71 -1163, an Ordinance annexing and incorporating into the city limits of the City of Plainview, Texas, an area adjacent thereto; and finding and determining that petitions have been duly signed by the land owners and that notice of a public hearing to be held pertaining to the institution of such annexation proceedings by the,City of Plainview has been given and that such public hearing has been duly held; and annexing said area to the City of Plainview; and snaking said area subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Plainview, Texas. Motion carried unanimously. as moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Ordinance No. 71 -1164, an Ordinance setting a date, time, and place for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of certain property by the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing and directing the Mayor to public notice of such public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Bids were received, opened, and read aloud for the purchase of one (1) dump truck. Bids will be tabulated and awarded at the April 19 Council meeting; ing was the tabulation of bids on the purchase of laboratory MINLTT;ES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 5, 1971 Page 2 St was moved b) Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of March 15, 1971. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting of March 19, 1971. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a letter from Mr. O. L. Crain (District Engineer, District Five) concerning requirements for street lighting on highways. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize the preparation of an ordinance for the removal of parking on the north side of Sixth Street from Joliet Street west to Parkway Drive. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman' Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt the 1971 Seal Coating Program for the City of Plainview. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was information with regard to an Organizational Chart and Charges to the various advisory committees on the Community Improvement Council. Received for filing was a copy of the city sales tax revenue in the amount of $94,742.41 for the quarter ending December 31, 1970. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Ordinance No. 71-1165, an Ordinance setting the rate to be charged for control of garbage; providing the manner of collection of the said charges; classifying one family residences and apaivaent houses with two or more family apartments; and classifying commercial establishments Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize the advertising of specifications for the 1971 Aerial Mosquito Control Spray Program and to receive the bids the first meeting in May. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt a Resolution calling for deed restrictions amending the amendatory contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development with regard to the Running Water Draw Open Space Program contract. Motion carried It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves," to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 71 -1162 in the amount of $5,077.95 from the General Fund, Acct. 418, payable to Motorola Corporation for the purchase of encoder and/' monitor receivers for Civil Defense purposes. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt a revised Building Code, Ordinance No. 71 -1156, an Ordinance regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and /or structures in the City of Plainview, Texas; proviaing for the issuance of MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 5, 1971 Page 3 permits and collection of fees, therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; declaring and establishing fire zones: repealing Ordinance No. 69 -1045 of the City of Plainview, Texas, and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. Providing for the adoption of the 1970 Edition of the Uniform, Building Code, Volume I, as copyrighted in 1970 by, the International Conference of Building Officials, Pasadena, California, with certain air =endments hereto: directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance, with the penalty provisions of the Uniform Building Code 1970 Edition and providing an effective date of this ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt a revised Housing Code, Ordinance No. 71 -1157, an Ordinance providing for space and accommodation standards for all buildings located in the City of Plainview; providing for structural and mechanical requirements for said buildings; for exits; defining substandard buildings; and providing for the repair, rehabilitation or removing of such substandard buildings; providing the means of enforcing such regulations; defining terms; and providing for the adoption of the 1970 Edition of Volume III of the Uniform Building Code, known as the "Housing Code" as copyrighted in 1970 by the International Conference of Building Officials, Pasadena, California, with certain amendments thereto. Directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance with the penalty provisions of the Uniform Building Code 1970 Edition, Volume III, as amended and providing an effective date of this ordinance. Motion carried unanimously- It ;was moved by Alderman Garrison,' seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt a revised Sign Code, Ordinance No. 71 -1158, an Ordinance regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, location, electrification, and maintenance of all signs and sign structures not located within a building; providing for the adoption of the 1970 Edition, 'Uniform Building Code, Volume V, Signs, as copyrighted in 1970 by the International Conference of Building Officials of Pasadena, California, with certain amendments thereto; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees, therefore; providing penalties for the violation thereof; providing a severability clause;. directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance together with the penalty provision of the 1970 Edition, Uniform Building Code, Volume V, Signs, as amended, and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. ved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Dangerous Building Code, Ordinance No. 71 -1159, an Ordinance providing for reasonable procedures for the classification and abatement of dangerous buildings located the City of Plainview; providing for structural and mechanical require tents for said building; defining dangerous buildings; and providing for the epair,rehabilitation, or removing of such dangerous buildings; providing the eans of enforcing such regulations; defining terms; provide for assessment of property; providing penalties for the violation thereof; providing a severability clause; and providing for the adoption of the 1970 Edition of Volume IV of the 'Uniform Building Code, known as the "Dangerous Building Code as copyrighted in 1970 by the International Conference of Building Officials, Pasadena, California MINUTES CITY CO?.NCIL MEETING April 5, 1971 Page 4 with certain amendments thereto. Directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance together with the penalty provisions, and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt am endments to the Plumbing Code, Ordinance No. 71 -1160, an Ordinance amending Sections 13.2.12, Chapter 13, and Section 22.5.1, Chapter 22, of the Plumbing Code of the City of Plainview, same being Ordinance No. 69 -1048. Providing for use of neoprene gasket for bell and spigot pipe as an alternate method in joining cast iron pipe; providing for use of galvanized pipe in gas piping; providing for use of slip type connectors; providing penalties for violation of this ordinance.; providing a severability clause; directing publication of the descriptive caption together with the penalty provisions of this ordinance; and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to adopt a revised Fire Code, Ordinance No. 71-1161, an Ordinance amending Article 1V, Section 13, Chapter 6 of the Plainview City Code, said chapter being titled "Fire Code providing for the addition thereto, Article VI entitled "Fire Prevention Code providing for the adoption of the Fire Prevention Code, 1970 Edition, recommended by the American Insurance Association; providing for certain amendments thereto; providing that the term "Chief of Bureau of Fire Prevention as used in the Fire Prevention Code as adopted shall mean the Fire Marshal of v" the City of Plainview; providing that the Fire Marshal shall only have authority of determining compliance with the rules and standards established by such code; providing for establishing of zones for permitted uses; providing for adoption of the Appendix; providing for a penalty; providing a severability clause, directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance with the penalty provisions, and providing an effective date of this ordinance. 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 and discussed. The Tax Department Report was read and discussed. The Utility Department Report was read and discussed. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Raves, to approve the reports for filing. Motion carried unanimously. 16.4149 (A2069).—ORDER DECLARING RESULT OF CITY OFFICER ELECTION (1969) Order Declaring Result Of City Officers' THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF Plainview Louis N. Thomas Keltz Garrison Bill Eaves Neal 'Williams l The Steak Div., Steek- Wurliek Co., Austin, Texas Election On this the 1 9th day of Apri 1 19 71 the City Council garatrarolg of the City of Plainview Texas, convened in Regular session open to the public at the regular meeting place thereof with the following members present, to -wit: There came on to be considered the returns of an election held on the 6th for the purpose of electing the hereinafter named officials, and it appearing legally made, that there were cast at said election 135 valid and candidates in said election received the following votes: FOR MAYOR Mayor, Alderman/ "IIK Alderman di KY 'R Alderman Medlin Carpenter Alderman" Richard E. Cross Alderman M. L. Rea City Sfa44Kr /Cierk1 and the following absent constituting a quorum, and among other proceedings had were the followings Alderman /dam Garrison introduced a resolution and order and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Alderman/ iW l YKs Eaves and the motion carrying with it the adoption of the resolution and order prevailed by the following vote, AYES NOES: The resolution is as follows: day of April ,1971 from said returns, duly and legal votes; that each of the NAME OF CANDIDATE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED FOR ALDERMAN/COSOUSSIONERI 'TAME OF CANDIDATE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED Medlin Carpenter 123 Richard E. Cross 129 David Willson -Write in 2 Ralph Culver sprite in 1 M. B. Hood -Write in 1 Tut Tawwater -Writs in 2 (cont.) Fog Al derman NAME OF CANDIDATE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED E. V. Riddlehuber-Write in 1 Howard Ellis -Write in Jack Lemons -Write in 1 NAME OF CANDIDATE FOR TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED FOR NAME OF CANDIDATE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED FOR OF CANDIDATE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL /CM OF THE CITY OF Plainview ,TEXAS: That said election was duly called; that notice of said election was given in accordance with law, and that said election was held in accordance with law, and that was duly ai 2►y% d Elifii114LIiiikfat hill ef31 i n C;arpen were duly elected Aldermengsiiiii;TAXQCnil of said City at said election, and that was duly elected and said above named parties are hereby declared duly elected to said respective offices, subject to t' taking of their oaths and fling bond as provided by the laws of the State of Texas. It is further found and determined that in accordance with the order of this governing body the Secretary /Clerk' posted written notice of the date, place and subject of this meeting on the bulletin board located in the City Hall, a place convenient to the public, and said notice having been so posted and remaining posted continuously for at least three days preceding the date of this meeting. A copy of the return of said posting shall be attached to the minutes of this meeting and shall be made a part thereof for all intents and purposes. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the _9th dal of April 19 71 _-.7 ATTEST: Clerk• Strike one not applicable. ■Strike if not applicable. •Ii Aldermen are elected by the plane system, insert the place to be filled. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting_adjourned at 8:45 p.m.. e% LOUI N. THOMAS, Mayor Aa lEST M. L. REA, City Clerk MI1'UTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 5, 1971 Page 5 '124 It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to appoint Mr. Billy C. McNeal to fill the vacancy on the Board of Adjustments. Motion carried unanimously. ayor Thomas read a proclamation commending the outstanding record in the field of agriculture and for dedicated efforts in maintaining Texas as the Nation's leading state in agriculture and livestock, which was presented to the City of Plainview by the Governor of Texas, on April 3, 1971. It was shoved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to appoint M. B. Hood-Chairman, Maurice Hanna, Lee Moberly, Charlie Young, Lamont Veach, Jack Skaggs, Steve Hurt and Joe Sharp -Legal Counsel as members of the City Charter Study Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Thomas and City Manager, Marshall Pharr will serve as ex officio members. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize the inclusion of issuing warrants with the specifications for the purchase of fire trucks Motion carried unanimously.