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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 0812 Council minutesThe Plainview City Council met on August 12, 2014 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 4:57 p.m. on August 8, 2014. Mayor Wendell Dunlap presided. Councilmembers present were: Charles Starnes -District 1, Norma Juarez - District 3, Teressa King -District 4, Susan Blackerby-District 5, and Lionel Garcia -District 6. Councilmember Larry Williams -District 2 and Eric Hastey-District 7 were absent. Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Leslie Spear -City Attorney, Rusty Powers -Fire Chief, Isauro Gutierrez -Information Technology Specialist, Sarianne Beversdorf-Director of Finance, Shane Harrell -Personnel Specialist, Ken Coughlin - Police Chief and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. News Media Present: Doug McDonough -Plainview Herald and Caleb Hatch: Plainview Radio Guests Present: John Sigwald, Gina Billington and Beverly McCaskill Councilmember Susan Blackerby delivered the invocation and led in the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Dunlap recognized John Sigwald for his work on the Hale County, Texas Bibliography. Councilmember Starnes moved to approve the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Blackerby. Items approved on the consent calendar were the granting of an excused absence to Councilmember Larry Williams; and approval of the minutes of July 17 and 22, 2014. Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager presented the Council Strategic Plan Final Report. He summarized the report: Reputational Drivers How do we want to be known as a City? • Can do city. • Hometown—the place to come. • The city that faced adversity and overcame it. • A place of growth and opportunity. • A place where the medical field thrives. • New educational opportunities. • Excelling in communication about how the city works. • Citizen pride. • Economic opportunities. • uses natural resources effectively. Operational Drivers How should things ideally work? • Transparency. • Helping people attain and maintain compliance with building codes. City Council Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 1 of 4 345 346 • Understanding of roles between Council and Staff and between Departments. • Infrastructure—All maintained and ready for development. • Teamwork with trust between the Council and Staff. • Honest communication. • Customer -friendly Staff. • Have clear common goals between Council and Staff. • Have an open door policy. • Have a culture of high accountability. • Excel in communication both internally and externally. Pillars of Vision • Economic Development • High Quality of Life/Amenities • Structured Plan for Improved Infrastructure • Citizen Pride and Community Involvement • Highly Trained Staff with a customer service focus Maior Milestones • Take steps to plan and develop an Industrial Park • Have a pre -planned infrastructure strategy for the future growth of the City. • Improve the quality of life by adding amenities • Make dramatic improvement in customer service satisfaction • Promote the Revitalization of downtown He thanked the Council for taking time to develop the plan. Mayor Dunlap asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Starnes moved to accept the Strategic Plan Final Report. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Blackerby. Councilmember Starnes stated this was one of the more significant items we have done. Mayor Dunlap thanked staff and Council for coming together. Mayor Dunlap asked for a vote on the matter. The motion carried with a vote of five "for" the motion and none against. Mike Gilliland, Director of Public Works presented for consideration to purchase tub grinder through BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. He stated our tub grinder was purchased in 2010. This fall our tub grinder caught fire and burned due to a stray spark off of the alternator. Our insurance is offering up to $318,000 to replace. Staff recommends purchase through Vermeer using BuyBoard. We receive a 10% discount by going thru BuyBoard. The total cost to the City will be about $34,000. Mayor Dunlap asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Garcia moved to purchase tub grinder through BuyBoard. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor asked for a vote on the matter. The City Council Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 2 of 4 motion carried with a vote of five "for" the motion and none against. Councilmember Juarez arrived at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Gilliland presented for consideration the Sole Source Purchase of Grit Classifier at Wastewater Treatment. The Grit Classifier is equipment at head of treatment plant. It is very important to get grit out because it can be very abrasive and wear out equipment. Staff is requesting to purchase grit classifier from Ovivo, company that manufactures the exact equipment we are using. If different equipment were purchased, we would have to do lots of retrofitting to get it in. The cost is $71,000 and is in the budget. Mayor Dunlap asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Starnes moved to authorize sole source purchase of Grit Classifier. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Blackerby and carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Starnes asked how many tons of grit do you extract. Mr. Gilliland stated one to two tons per month. Councilmember Garcia asked the life span of the equipment. Mr. Gilliland stated most is about 20 years. Mayor Dunlap asked for a vote on the matter. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Dunlap presented for consideration on second reading, Ordinance No. 14-3612, an Ordinance Amending The Zoning Map Of The City Of Plainview, Texas For The Rezoning Of Parcels From An Agriculture ("A") Zoning District To A Commercial General Business ("C-3") Zoning District, Said Parcels Being 131.1 Feet By 150.6 Feet Out Of The Southeast Part .45 Acres Of The Pre L S Kinder - Abstract 638, Known As 609 Cr Y; And Block D-6 Out Of The Southwest Part Of Section 16, 5.5 Acres - Abstract 1688, Known As 614 Cr Y; And South Of Railroad 1 Acre Out Of The East Part Of Pre L S Kinder - Abstract 638, Known As 615 Cr Y, City Of Plainview, Hale County, Texas; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. Since this was the second of two readings, the Council chose to forego staff briefing and asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Garcia moved to adopt Ordinance No. 14-3612 on second reading. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Pro Tem King and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Dunlap presented for consideration on second reading, Ordinance No. 14-3613, an Ordinance Amending The Zoning Map Of The City Of Plainview By Issuance Of A Specific Use Permit To Operate A Portable Building Sales Business In The Commercial General Business ("C-3") Zoning District, Said Parcels Being 609 Cr Y And 615 Cr Y, City Of Plainview, Hale County, Texas; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; And Effective Date. Since this was the second of two readings, the Council chose to forego staff briefing and asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Starnes moved to adopt Ordinance No. 14-3613 on second reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Juarez and carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Starnes moved to go into closed meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer City Council Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 3 of 4 347 348 or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. [Tex. Gov't. Code, Section 551.074]. Nomination/Appointment to the following boards and commissions: Canadian River Municipal Water Authority. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Garcia and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Dunlap recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Dunlap called the meeting back in open session at 7:43 p.m. Councilmember Starnes moved to reappoint Glenn Bickel to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors from August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2016. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Garcia and carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business, Mayor Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 74d /L> Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City Council Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 4 of 4