HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 0821 minThe CitY-Council met 'on August 21, 2003 at 11:41 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 August 18, 2003. Mayor John C. Anderson
presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-
District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, Ross Owen-District 5 and Buddy McGehee-District 6.
Councilmembers absent were: John N. Bertsch-District 4 and Irene Favila-District 7.
Staff members present were: Wally Hatch-Interim City Manager/City Attorney, John
Castro-Director of Community Services, Elizabeth Regner-Assistant City Manager,
William Mull-Police Chief, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Jack Keller-Budget
Manager, Brice Clements-Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson-
Director of Civil Service, Rusty Reese-Parks Superintendent, Jason Thompson-Main
Street Coordinator and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests present were:
Ron Trusler, Elva Ramos and Ashleigh Anderson
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Councilmember McGehee delivered the Invocation.
Mayor Anderson moved to open a public hearing on the proposed tax increase from
.4575¢ per 'one hundred dollars valuation to .4775¢ per one hundred dollars valuation.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember McGehee and carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
Mayor Anderson announced that the City of Plainview conducted a public hearing on a
proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the City of Plainview from properties on
the tax roll in the preceding year by 5.424679 percent on August 21, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.
The City of Plainview is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax
increase at a public meeting to be held on September 4, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at the
Plainview Convention Center.
Councilmember McGehee moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson adjourned the public hearing at 11:40 a.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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The City Council met on AugUst 21, 2003 at 11:41 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 August 18, 2003. Mayor John C. Anderson
presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin TiptOn-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-
District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, Ross Owen-District 5 and Buddy McGehee-District 6.
Councilmembers absent were: John N. Bertsch-District 4 and Irene Favila-District 7.
Staff members present were: Wally Hatch-Interim City Manager/City Attorney, John
Castro-Director of Community Services, Elizabeth Regner-Assistant City Manager,
William Mull-Police Chief, John' Berry-Director of Public Works, Jack Keller-Budget
Manager, Brice Clements-Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson-
Director of Civil Service, Rusty Reese-Parks Superintendent, Jason Thompson-Main
Street Coordinator and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests present were:
Ron Trusler, Elva Ramos and Ashleigh Anderson
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of August 26,
2003.
The Council granted an excused absence to Councilmember Bertsch and
Councilmember Favila.
John Berry, Director of Public Works and Brice Clements-Engineer/Assistant Director of
Public Works provided a report on the hike bike trail. Several of the Council expressed
concern about the proximity of the trail to the golf course. Mr. Clements advised a
protective fence would be installed. The Council also expressed concern about the
Joliet and Quincy Street crossings. Mr. Clements stated they would look into what
could be done regarding these crossings.
Mayor Anderson moved the Council go into closed session to discuss pending or
contemplated litigation. {Meridian Alliance Group, LLC} This meeting is authorized
by TEX. Gev. CODE ANN. 551.071 (Vernon 1994). The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Owen and carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Anderson recessed the meeting into closed session at 12:30 p.m.
The Council reconvened in open session at 12:52 p.m.
Councilmember Ross Owen moved the City Council authorize the City Attorney to take
action with regard to Meridian Alliance lawsuit per executive session discussion. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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