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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 0408 min'The :Plainview/Ojty.Council met on April 8, 2003 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 11:30 a.m. on April 1, 2003. Mayor Mary Jane Shanes presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, John N. Bertsch- District 4, Buddy McGehee-District 6 and Irene Favila-District 7. Councilmembers Belinda Pena-District 3 and Ross Owen-District 5 were absent. 159 Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager, Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, Will Mull-Police Chief, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, John Berry-Director of Public Works, John Castro-Director of Community Development, Greg'Zielinski-Code Enforcement Officer and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald Guests present were: John Anderson and Sharon Wright Mayor Shanes delivered the invocation. Mayor Shanes led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Favila moved to adoPt the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the Consent Calendar included: approval of the minutes of March 20, 2003 and March 25, 2003; receipt of departmental reports; and approval of expenditures. The Council granted excused absences to Belinda Pena and Ross Owen. The Council approved the appointment of Bill Cross and Stacey Kollman to the Coordinating Board of Economic Development. The Council approved the appointment of Amy Hatch to the Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Council approved upon first reading, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview Amending Ordinance No. 02-3350 'Fo Appropriate Funds From the General Fund for Election Expenses; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; Effective Date. This Ordinance appropriates $4,500 for election expenses for the special election to be held on May 3, 2003 for the election of a Mayor due to the death of Mayor Lloyd C. Woods. The Council approved upon second reading Ordinance No. 03-3374, an Ordinance Amending the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Administration, Authorizing a Collection Fee in the Amount of 30% of Each Delinquent Debt and Account Receivabie, Including Adjudicated Court Fines And Fees, Referred to Law Firm for Collection; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. This Ordinance authorizes an additional 30% collection fee on each delinquent debt in municipal court referred to the law firm for collection. The Council approved Resolution R03-118, a Resolution of the City of Plainview adopting an annual Investment Policy, The Public Funds Investment Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2256) governs local government investment and requires cities to adopt an investment policy and investment strategies by rule, order, ordinance or resolution governing the investment of funds under its control. 'l-he Council approved Resolution R03-119, a Resolution of the City of Plainview Designating Investment Officers. The Council approved the appointment of Jack Keller, Budget Manager/Treasurer and Elizabeth Regner, Assistant City Manager as Investment Officers for the City of Plainview. The Council approved .the telephone bids be awarded to the lowest bidder, NTS Communications, Lubbock, ~Texas in the-amoUnt of $27,594.89. Other bids received were as follows: Biz-Tel City of Plainview Minutes April 8, 2003 Page 1 of 3 160 Communications, Lubbock, Texas - $33,502,66; Venture CommunicatiOns, Lubbock, Texas - $37,432.85; IdeaCom, Amarillo, Texas - No Bid; Teleco, Lubbock, Texas - $37,608.90; Douglas Communications, Plainview, Texas $41,845.25; and SBC, Lubbock, Texas - $52,290.76. The Council denied the request of Prairie House for waiver of $100.00 application fee for variance before the Board of Adjustment. John Castro, Director of Community Development presented Ordinance No. 03-3376, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas Amending .Chapter 6, Buildings, of the Plainview Code of Ordinances Severability Clause; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; And Effective Date. Mr. Castro stated such Ordinance would amend the Code of Ordinance to include adoption of Appendix Chapter 34 of the Uniform Building Code along with Volumes 1, 2 and 3, which were already adopted. He stated the Building Trade and Fire Code Board of Appeals has recommended such and such would benefit the downtown area. There was no public comment. Councilmember Buddy McGehee moved that Ordinance No. 03-3376 be approved upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried unanimously. Chief Mull presented for first reading Ordinance No. 03-3377, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas Designating A Portion of FM 3466 (SW 3rd Street) 500 Feet West and 500 Feet East of Ennis Street as a School Zone; Providing For a Penalty; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; and Effective Date. Per the request of the Plainview Christian Academy and a concerned citizen, TxDOT has installed flashing beacons for a new reduced speed limit school zone on FM 3466 (SW 3rd). The reduced speed during flashing operation is 35 mph. This ordinance establishes the new limits of the school zone and the 35 mph speed limit during times the flashing beacons are in operation. Sharon Wright of 1004 Borger stated they do have a few students that walk and there have been several accidents at the light and she was absolutely in favor of the ordinance passing. Councilmember Bertsch asked how the zone would be controlled and if there had been a traffic count? Chief Mull advised that a traffic count performed by the City showed about five to six vehicles. He stated such was expected to increase when there was activity at the golf course and the YMCA programs began. Councilmember Favila moved that Ordinance No. 03-3377 be approved upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried unanimously. Councilmember Favila moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was duly. seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote. City of Plainview Minutes April 8, 2003 Page 2 of 3 There being no.fUrther business, Mayor Shanes adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary 161 City of Plainview Minutes April 8, 2003 Page 3 of 3