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The City Council met on June 19, 2003 at 11:30 a~.m. at the Plainview Convention
Center, 2902 West 4th Street, Plainview, Texas. The agenda for this meeting was
posted in City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on June 16, 2003. Mayor John C. Anderson 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: Jim Jeffers-City Manager, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Brice
Clements-Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works, Elizabeth Regner-Assistant City
Manager, Will Mull-Police Chief, Jason Thompson-Main Street Coordinator, Dale
Simpson-Director of Civil Service, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Jack
Keller-Budget Manager, Wally Hatch-City Attorney and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests present were:
Manuel Pena
Aaron Shackelford, Cameron Ward, Tasha Brockman and
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Councilmember Belinda Pena delivered the Invocation.
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of June 24,
2003.
Mayor Anderson asked what the Council's thoughts were regarding having more
recognitions. The Council unanimously agreed that such was a good idea.
Jim Jeffers, City Manager presented an Economic Development Strategic Planning
Report. He presented a copy of a survey that is going to be mailed to the invitees from
the recent meeting. After the results are tabulated from the survey, a meeting will be
held to discuss the results of the survey. At this time a final course of action will be
implemented.
Councilmember McGehee wanted item 1 of the survey to refer to the Ports-to-Plains
Trade Corridor. Since not everyone would know what the Ports-to-Plains Trade
Corridor was, Mr. Jeffers felt it would be better to leave it worded as it was.
Councilmember Bertsch stated item 2 should be corrected to state, "Formulate a
competitive incentive policy for industrial business."
Per the request from the Chamber of Commerce, Item 6 - Convention & Visitors
Bureau Budget Amendment request has been withdrawn.
Mr. Jeffers advised the Council to be sure and put August 7, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. at City
Hall down on their calendars for a budget workshop. August 21 is also to be available
in case another session is necessary.
Jim Jeffers presented the hike/bike trail report. He stated the project is expected to
cost more than anticipated. It is believed that construction of the trail can proceed
within budget. The cost for amenities such as benches and lighting will probably have
to be acquired from donations, etc.
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Jim Jeffers stated that HDR has begun a mobility study. The cost for the study is
approximately $300,000. They will look at widening 24th Street, installation of ramps at
1-27, imprOvements along Highway 70, extension of SW 3rd, and bypass north off of
Hwy. 70. He stated the study is expected to be completed by May 2004.
Councilmember Tipton moved the Council go into Closed Session to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment or duties, removal, discipline or
dismissal of a public officer or employee, board, commission, or committee member, or
to hear complaints or charges. [Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.074]. City Manager. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson recessed the meeting into closed session at 12:07 p.m.
The Council reconvened in open session at 1:07 p.m.
Councilmember Buddy McGehee moved to accept Jim Jeffers letter of resignation
effective July 9, 2003. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson moved to appoint Wally Hatch as Interim City Manager at an
additional salary of $1,700 per month beginning the 10th day of July and until such time
as a City Manager is hired. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen
and carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson stated he had asked for proposals from executive search firms. To
date eight proposals have been received. Of the prOposals he has looked at he is
estimating the cost for such to be $25,000 with a time period fOr completion of four to six
months. The Council should be saving enough on the City Manager's salary to pay for
the hiring of the firm. Mayor Anderson stated it is his recommendation to use a search
firm. As soon as the City Secretary can get done reviewing the prOposals, she will
prepare a spreadsheet to forward to the Council.
Councilmember Shanes moved to use professional search firm. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Owen moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 1:13 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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