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Home My WebLink About02 1022 min112 The Plainview City Council met on October 22, 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 3:00 p.m, on October 15, 2002. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Mary Jane Shanes-District 2, Belinda Pena- District 3, John N. Bertsch-District 4, Ross Owen-District 5, and Buddy McGehee- District 6. Councilmember Kelvin Tipton-District 1 and Irene Favila-District 7 were absent. 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, Del Essary-Landfill Superintendent and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. Guests present were: John Anderson, Paul Reynozo, Brian Pohlmeier and Lena Faye Hill Councilmember Shanes delivered the invocation. The Boy Scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the Consent Calendar included: approval of the minutes of October 8, 2002; receipt of departmental reports; approval of expenditures and the granting of an excused absence to Councilmembers Tipton and Favila. The Council approved upon first reading Ordinance No. 02-3358, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview Amending Ordinance No. 02-3350 To Appropriate Funds In The General Fund In The 2002 - 2003 Budget To Expend Funds In Support Of The Bio Terrorism Grant; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. This is the outgo of money received from the State in the amount of $74,000. $6,700 will be used for office supplies, $1,800 for auto/fuel, $3,400 for business and education, $21,000 for professional services (used for web page and computer services), $200 for insurance, $40,000 for command vehicle, and $1,000 for supplies and generator to operate computer equipment. The Council approved upon first reading, Ordinance No. 02-3359, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview Amending Ordinance No. 02-3350 to Appropriate Funds Within the General Fund to Accounts in Fund 01, Department 05, Legal Department; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; Effective Date. This is a budget amendment in the legal department in the amount of $13,450 per previous council action. The Council approved upon second reading Ordinance No. 02-3357, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, amending Section 34.7 Fence and Wall Regulations of the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2798; Regarding Fence Requirements in Front Yards of Residential Districts; Severability Clause; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Effective Date. This Ordinance removes the requirement that fences and walls in the required front yard shall be at least fifty percent open. Mr. John Berry, Director of Public Works stated Terry Carter has requested the City consider the re-plat of Lot 124, Westridge Park, Unit No. 4, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. This would divide the large lot into eight smaller lots. All sewer and street requirements have been met. Mr. Carter has agreed to extend the water and has put City of Plainview Minutes October 22, 2002 Page I of 3 money down to complete. The Planning and Zoning Commission along with City staff recommend the approval. Mayor Woods moved the Council approve the replatting of Lot 124, Westridge Park, Unit No. 4, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember McGehee and carried unanimously. Mr. John Castro, Director of Community Services presented Ordinance No. 02-3360, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview by Issuance of a Specific Use Permit to Operate a Private Club in a Commercial General Business (C-3) Zoning District Said Parcel Being AB 1472 Block JK-2 Sec 28 4.3 Ac Out Of NE/4 N Of Hwy & Lying East Of 8 Ac Tr, Same Being 3600 Olton Road; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date 3600 Olton Road. The private club has changed ownership and the new owners are now applying for a specific use permit. Two responses were received; one was concerned about the noise and one concerned about the trash and debris. The property meets the parking space requirements. There are 21 total parking spaces with only 18 being required. Special requirements of the specific use permit would be: (1) 6' fence around the property is to be maintained in good repair to provide a noise trash buffer for the adjoining residential district; and (2) the area is to be kept clean of trash and debris on a daily basis. There was no public comment. Councilmember Owen moved the Council adopt Ordinance No. 02-3360 upon first reading. The motion was. duly seconded by Councilmember McGehee and carried unanimously. Elizabeth Regner, Assistant City Manager presented to the Council the new City web page - www.plainviewpossibilities.com. John C. Anderson, Chairman of the Coordinating Board of Economic Development presented a report on the Board. He introduced members Paul Reynozo, Brian Pohlmeier and Lena Faye Hill. He stated the Coordinating Board of Economic Development recommends the City join High Ground, a coalition of communities. The membership fee is $3,000 annually. Mayor Woods moved the Council approve the $3,000 membership to High Ground. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bertsch and carried unanimously. John C. Anderson introduced Bill Shelton with Community ID and Joseph Fackel with the Buxton Company. He stated it was the recommendation of Plainview First the City contract with Community ID for the first phase. Mr. Shelton stated Community ID is a multi,dimensional retail recruiting system that goes beyond a plan by giving community leaders the tools and techniques to attract and expand their retail sector. He stated they purchase 150 databases annually. Phase I would cost $20,000 and includes: (1) assess retail potential of your community; (2) profiles the lifestyles and buying habits of the households in your community; (3) rates the retail potential of three zones in your cOmmunity; and (4) provides a sampling of some retailers that match your household profile. Phase II would cost $40,000 and would include (1) develop drive time trade area for a specific site within one of the zones (site selected by City); (2) analyzes the household profile of this specific site; (3) identifies specific retailers with core customer profiles that match this site; and (4) provides retail recruiting, packages customized for each target retailer. 113 City of Plainview Minutes October 22, 2002 Page 2 of 3 The Mayor asked for public comment. John C. Anderson stated Plainview First had received the same presentation and they unanimously agreed it should be presented to the Council. There was no other public comment. Mayor Woods moved the City contract with Community ID for Phase I for a total of $20,000. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bertsch and carried unanimously. Del Essary, Solid Waste Superintendent presented Resolution 02-113, a Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Plainview, Texas, Authorizing the Submission Of A FY2003 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program Application To The South Plains Association Of Governments And Authorizing The City Manager To Represent The City Of Plainview In All Matters Pertaining To This Application. He stated if the grant were obtained, it would be used for the purchase of a Trommel Screen. Councilmember McGehee moved the City Council approve Resolution R02-113. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Woods and carded unanimously. There being no further business, Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City of Plainview Minutes October 22, 2002 Page 3 of 3