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The Plainview City Council met on January 4, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. at the Plainview Convention
Center, 2902 West 4th Street, Plainview, Texas. The agenda for the meeting was posted in City
Hall at 4:00 p.m. on December 29, 2000. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers
present were: Sam Parker-District 1; Mary Jane Shanes-District 2; Rey Rosas-District 3; Mike
Hutcherson-District 4; Ross Owen-District 5; Buddy McGehee-District 6; and Irene Favila-
District 7.
Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager; Norman Huggins-Director of
Finance; Wally Hatch-City Attorney; Will Mull-Police Chief; Gary Glass-Fire Chief, John Castro-
Director of Community Development; John Berry-Director of Public Works; Sean Lanier-
Assistant Director of Public Works / City Engineer; Matthew Tsakanikas-Main Street Coordinator;
and Christina Bonner'Deputy City Secretary.
Guests present were: Ron Trusler-MH/MR Director and John Speck-Chairman of the Airport
Board.
Councilmember Rosas delivered the invocation.
The Mayor, Council, and Staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of January 9,
2001:
The Plainview / Hale County Airport is in need of a $5,003.00 appropriation within the airport
fund for the fiscal year 2000 - 2001 budget for runway improvements. These improvements will
include new tops for the existing runways and ramp areas, along with repair of the drainage ditch,
in order to conform to grant standards. Said Ordinance will come before the Council for second
reading on January 9, 2001. (Ordinance No. 01-3276)
It is time again to consider renewal of the farming services agreement between the City of
Plainview and Rob Wilson. The term of the contract would be January 1, 2001, through
December 31, 2001. The City receives 20% of the gross income from the Wilson farming
operation.
The City recently held a bid opening with regard to painting of the elevated water storage tank
located at Smythe and 12th Streets. The bids submitted included the costs of services for painting
of the tank, inside and out, to prevent rust and deterioration, as well as for miscellaneous safety
modifications on this and five (5) other water towers. The bid tabulations were as follows: Loyd's
of Kern Painting, $131,000.00, and Utility Service Company, Incorporated, $238,550.00. The low
bidder was Loyd's of Kern Painting, which Staff is recommending for approval. At present, there
is $164,000.00 remaining in the budget for water tower maintenance.
The following Council Reports were presented:
Councilmember Shanes reported that the Hale County Appraisal District is considering spending
a considerable amount of money on a mapping program with layering capabilities. The topic will
be again discussed in a public meeting. Councilmember Shanes recommended to the Council and
Staff that they attend. Councilmember Shanes also reported that there is a nepotism issue currently
being addressed at the Hale County Appraisal District office.
Lee C. Coffey, Sunshine Jackson Coffey, L. J. (Jack) Jackson, and Elsie Lee Lynch have requested
a variance from platting requirements on a three-acre tract of land out of the J. H. Bryan
Homestead Survey. The Coffey Tract is located outside of the City limits but falls within
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Plainview's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended
granting of the variance. John Berry stated that the City would have more control of the property
if the variance were granted. Councilmember McGehee moved to grant the variance. The motion,
duly seconded by Councilmember Rosas, carded by unanimous vote.
The Council held the public hearing on the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. The purpose
of this hearing was to solicit public comment and to consider authorizing the Chief of Police to
apply for the $11,876 grant. Councilmember Owen moved to authorize Chief Mull to apply for the
grant. The motion, duly seconded by Councilmember Owen, carried by unanimous vote.
Coming before the Council for second reading was Ordinance No. 00-3275, an Ordinance of the
City of Plainview authorizing the condemnation of private property to be used for the purpose of a
permanent utility easement; severability clause; cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; and
effective date. Said property is particularly described as Lots 18 and 19, Clear View Acres
Subdivision, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, 2200 Block of East 5th Street, owned by Weldon
Henry. Councilmember Rosas moved to authorize condemnation. The motion, duly seconded by
Councilmember Owen, carried by unanimous vote.
Coming before the Council for first reading was Ordinance No. 01-3276, an Ordinance of the City
of Plainview amending Ordinance No. 00-3267 to appropriate funds totaling $5,003.00 in the
Airport Fund in the 2000 - 2001 Budget for runway improvements. Councilmember Shanes
moved to appropriate the funds. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Parker. Those
voting in favor of the appropriation were Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Owen, Favila, and
Mayor Woods. Councilmembers Rosas and Hutcherson abstained. The motion carried on first
reading.
The City expressed interest in the concept of the Llano Estacado Regional Water Planning
Group's regiOnal water supply acquisition and regional distribution proposal for towns, cities, and
industry within the region. Currently, they are in the planning mode. If the City of Lubbock does
not participate, then the proposal will not be feasible.
Councilmember Owen moved that the Council go into closed session for consultation with
attorney, pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act (1) regarding pending or
contemplated litigation involving the condemnation of a parcel of land situated in the City of
Plainview and being particularly described as a 4.72 acre tract out of Section 16, Block D6,
Plainview, Hale County, Texas, owned by Bobby Kernell (2103 East 5t~ Street); (2) regarding
pending or contemplated litigation involving the condemnation of a parcel of land situated in the
City of Plainview and being particularly described as a 0.00469 acre tract out of Section 16, Block
D6, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, owned by Garth Merrick; and (3) regarding pending or
contemplated litigation, specifically the Kinnikin and Moore contemplated litigation involving the
wastewater treatment plant. The motion, duly seconded by Councilmember Shanes, carried by
unanimous vote. Mayor Woods moved the Council into closed session at 12:15 p.m.
The Council reconvened into open session at 12:44 p.m.
On December 14, 2000, a condemnation hearing was held before three (3) disinterested
commissioners regarding the City of Plainview vs. Bobby Kernel[ On that day, the
commissioners rendered a judgment of $10,545.00. Mayor WoOds moved to approve payment of
the judgment. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Hutcherson. Those voting in
favor of the motion were Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila,
and Mayor Woods. Councilmember Rosas voted against the motion. The motion carried.
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On December 28, 2000, a condemnation hearing was held before three (3) disinterested
commissioners regarding the City of Plainview vs. Garth Merrick. On that day, the
commissioners rendered a judgment of $7,417.00. Councilmember Shanes moved to approve
payment of the judgment. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Hutcherson. Those
voting in favor of the motion were Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee,
Favila, and Mayor Woods. Councilmember Rosas voted against the motion. The motion carried.
There being no further business, Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m.
Christina Bonner
Deputy City Secretary
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