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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 0924 minThe Plainview City Council met on September 24, 2002 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 3:30 p.m. on September 16, 2002. Mayor Lloyd C.'Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes- District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, John N. Bertsch-District 4, Ross Owen-District 5, Buddy McGehee-District 6 and Irene Favila-District 7. Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager, Elizabeth Regner- Assistant City Manager, Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Will Mull-Police Chief, Jack Keller-Budget Manager, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. News Media Representative: Mary Vuong-Plainview Daily Herald Guests present were: Ken Watson, Kay Harris, Paula Baker and Helen Fields Mayor Woods delivered the invocation. Councilmember Owen led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the Consent Calendar included: approval of the minutes of September 10, 2002 and September 19, 2002; receipt of departmental reports; and approval of expenditures. The Council approved upon second reading, Ordinance No. 02-3352, an Ordinance Of The City Of Plainview, Texas, Amending Section 24-158 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Establish A Maximum Rate Of Speed For Vehicles Traveling Eastbound And Westbound On FM 3466 (Southwest Third And Southeast Fourth Streets In The City Of Plainview); Providing For A Penalty; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. This ordinance changes the speed limits on SouthWest Third Streets as recommended by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Council approved the final plat of the Martin & Harlan Subdivision, Mayor Woods stated a detailed presentation on the proposed budget was made at the September 10th Council Meeting. The City is foregoing such and elected to move to the Public Comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Shanes moved that the budget be adopted as presented with the following changes under the social services section: $5,000 to Hale County Senior Citizens Association, $5,000: to Parent's Place and $2,000 to the Hale County Crisis Center. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember McGehee. The motion failed with Councilmembers Shanes, Pena and McGehee voting "for" the motion and Mayor'Woods, Councilmembers Tipton, Bertsch, Owen and Favila voting "against." Councilmember Bertsch moved the parks department budget be increased up to an additional $30,000 for water. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila. Councilmember McGehee stated the Council was not talking about spending money, but water, which is what we are short of. We live in a semi-arid environment and are lucky to have what we have. Trees die natural deaths. We need to look at species of 105 City of Plainview Minutes September 24, 2002 Page I of 4 106 grass that require less water. He strongly urged the Council to vote against spending more water, not spending more money. The motion carried with Mayor Woods, Councilmembers Tipton, Shanes, Pena, Bertsch, Owen and Favila voting "for" the motion and Councilmember McGehee voting "against." Councilmember Shanes moved that the budget be adopted as amended upon second reading. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Woods and carried unanimously. Councilmember McGehee asked to make a request to City management regarding the budget. During the discussion and the presentations received, there has been a lot of emphasis on maintaining the balance of the reserve account at a certain level: He would request that council be provided with a monthly statement of the status of this reserve fund so they can monitor. Any time we have a budget amendment that would affect the balance of this fund or any funds, we would be given the information on the effect any budget amendment would have on this fund. The City Staff chose to forego any discussion on Ordinance No. 02-3351, an Ordinance Levying Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes For The City Of Plainview, Texas, For The Year 2002, And Directing The Assessment And Collection Thereof; Severability Clause; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; And Effective Date. A detailed presentation of the proposed .02¢ tax increase was presented at the September 10th Council meeting. There was no public comment, Councilmember Owen moved that Ordinance No. 02-3351 be adopted upon second reading with the ad valorem tax set as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bertsch and carried unanimously. City Staff chose to forego any discussion on the second reading of Ordinance No. 02- 3353, an Ordinance Of The City Of Plainview, Texas, Amending Section 22-32 Entitled "Refuse Collection Fees; Water Termination" Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Plainview, Texas. Such ordinance proposes a rate increase of 20%. There was no public comment. Councilmember Favila moved the Council adopt Ordinance No. 02-3353 upon second reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen. The motion carried with Mayor Woods, Councilmembers Shanes, Pena, Bertsch, Owen, McGehee and Favila voting "for" the motion and Councilmember Tipton voting "against" the motion. Mayor Woods advised the COuncil that Mr. Womack with Sports and Recreational Products and Mr. Knepshield with Hunter-Knepshield would like to address the Council regarding the award of bids on the playground equipment. Mr. Womack with Sports and Recreational Products stated his playground equipment meets the specifications of the CPSC, ASTM & IPEMA. Federal law requires that all structures meet ADA compliance, which his structures meet. Mr. Knepshield with Hunter-Knepshield stated his product was also CPSC, ASTM and IPEMA certified. He stated his product offered a lifetime warranty on the plastic panels. The quality of the products needed to be considered. City of Plainview Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 2 of 4 Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent stated the bids.are for play structures in Broadway Park and Givens Parks. Five total bids were received as follows: Sports Recreational Products - $24,295.00, Miracle Recreation Equipment - $24,920.00, Hunter-Knepshield $28,114.37, Modlin Recreation Equipment - $29,123.00 and Playwell Group $41,851.98. Mr. Reese stated he did not recommend the product furnished from Sports Recreational Products because of a safety issue plus he noticed mOVement and a deformity in the decks. The product is also susceptible to vandalism. He also expressed a safety concern with the Miracle Recreation product. He stated it does not use tamper resistant hardware. The Hunter-Knepshield product meets all specifications and it is his recommendation this company be awarded the bid. Their product is also vandalism resistant and offers the most durable and safest product. Mr. Reese stated he did not recommend the last two bidders because of the price. He stated his recommendation was based on durability and safety. There was no public comment. It was questioned whether the Hunter-Knepshield product met ADA requirements. Mr. Reese stated two additional components would be placed at ground level and this would bring it into ADA compliance. Councilmember Owen stated it was obvious Mr. Reese had studied the bids at great length and was under advisement from numerous individuals. He felt durability and safety are paramount. He moved the bid be awarded to Hunter-Knepshield. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Woods and carried unanimously. Jim Jeffers, City Manager stated Councilmember Pena has declared a conflict of interest on the below listed matters. Mr. John Castro, Director of Community Services presented for first reading Ordinance No. 02-3355, an Ordinance Amending The Zoning Map of the City of Plainview By Issuance of a Specific Use Permit To Operate An Adult Day Care Center in a General Commercial (C-3) Zoning District Said Parcel Of Land Being Lot 1, Cooper-Pardo Subdivision, Out of the Lakeside Addition, the Same Being 1709 North Columbia Street; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date and presented for first reading Ordinance No. 02-3356, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview, Texas For Rezoning Of Lot 1, Cooper-Pardo Subdivision From a Light Manufacturing (M-l) Zoning District to a General Commercial (C-3) Zonincj District, Plainview, Texas Cumulativeness Clause; Conflict Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. 1709 North Columbia. Paul Walker, Executive Director of the Plainview Serenity Center has filed for a specific use permit on behalf of Mr. Granados, the current owner of the property. They are currently providing counseling services, which fall under the definition of an adult day care center. They have also requested a zone change from a M-1 to Commercial C-3 District. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended to the Council the property be rezoned and the specific use permit be granted. Four responses were received all in favor. There was no public comment. 107 City of Plainview Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 3 of 4 108 Councilmember Owen moved that Ordinance No. 02-3355 be adopted on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried unanimously with Councilmember Pena abstaining. Mayor Woods moved the Council adopt Ordinance No. 02-3356 upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried unanimously with Councilmember Pena abstaining. Mayor Woods asked the Senior Citizens Center and Crisis Center to please make every effort they can this next year to do the best they can to raise the money that is needed, because this may be the last time. The sales tax at the present time is fairly flat and it may be that next year none of it can be funded. He stated he wanted to be real honest and asked that they please do what they could. Councilmember Owen moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business, Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City of Plainview Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 4 of 4