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Home My WebLink About03 0923 minThe Plainview City Council met on September 23, 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 4:00 p.m. on September 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: Wally Hatch-Interim City Manager/City Attorney, John Castro-Director of Community Services, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Jack Keller-Budget Manager, Elizabeth Regner-Assistant City Manager, Dale Simpson- Director of Civil Service, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Will Mull-Police Chief, Jason Thompson-Main Street Coordinator and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. Guests present were: Jerry Wofford, Jimmy Holmes, Terry Carter, John Comelson, Jay Laird and Rev. Edward Jennings Rev. Edward Jennings from New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church delivered the invocation. Brownie Troop 282 led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember McGehee and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the Consent Calendar included: approval of minutes of September 9, 2003 and September 18, 2003; receipt of departmental reports; and approval of expenditures. The Council approved the Interlocal Government Agreement between PISD and the City of Plainview for services of resource officers. Wally Hatch, Interim City Manager/City Attorney presented for second reading Ordinance No. 03-3399, an Ordinance Adopting And Approving The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2003, And Terminating September 30, 2004, And Making Such Appropriations For Each Department, Project And Account. Councilmember Buddy McGehee moved to adopt Ordinance No. 03-3399 upon second reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen. Mayor Anderson, Councilmembers Tipton, Pena, Bertsch, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "for" the motion. Councilmember Shanes voted "against" the motion. The motion carried. John Berry, Director of Public Works presented the Replat of Gardenville Subdivision, Unit No. 4, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. He stated this was basically a housekeeping issue. It is required that water and sewer be available to both lots. Councilmember Owen moved to open a public hearing on the replat. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. There was no public comment. Mayor Anderson moved to close the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen and carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Buddy McGehee moved to adopt the Replat of Gardenville Subdivision, Unit.::No.4; Plainview, Hale County, Texas. The motion was duly seconded by 215 City of Plainview Minutes September 23, 2003 Page '1 of..~ 216 Wally Hatch stated they had received a request from Chades Bechtold of the Boy Scouts to lease a portion of the American Legion.building to the Scouts. The Scouts have met here for several years. The only out of pocket expense to the City would be the insurance on the building. It w_as the consensus of the Council to pursue mV01D Wally Hatch introduced Mike DeAr nergy to speak regarding the ATMOS Energy Rate Case. Mr. DeA~o~n~d Paul Reynozo. Mr. Reynozo presented different commercial and residential comparisons as to how they would be affected by the increase. He stated the increase would be a small increase per month. Mr. Hatch advised the Council that the Council would consider at its meeting on the 14th a resolution to suspend the rates and go through a negotiation process along with other cities affected by the proposed increases. Mr. Hatch reminded the Council that such increases would have nothing to do with the cost of as and that consumers could see increases this winter because of thsti~~U Iso reminded the Council that Councilmember Favila would be ab ue to a conflict of interest. Mr. Butch Davis, Kevin St. Jacques; ~n made a presentation on the proposed hike/bike trail. The trail will be a 10-foot wide trail for over 4 miles. The projected cost for the project is $1,680,480 with $1,344,384 coming from federal funds and $336,096 coming from City funds. They advised the Council there were the following alternatives with the projected costs for the 4th Street Corridor from Quincy to Ennis: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Along4th Street - Cd6_9~3~A I_~L Using Thomas BI Using alley behind Th~U~r~,~ ~~7,000 Along draw to Amarillo~ ,~t~638,000, plus right of way costs Along draw to alley to GC to along 3~d - $604,000, plus right of way costs Along draw to along 3rd Street - $620,000, plus right of way costs. The following is the project schedule: · September 2003 · October 2003 - Complete schematic plans - Complete environmental stu~ pproval · November 2003 - Begin construction documents · April 2004 - Complete construction documents · May 2004 - Complete right of way acquisition and utility relocation · August 2004 - Advertise for bids · November 2004 - Begin construction City of Plainview Minutes October 9, 2003 Page 2 of 3 November 2005 Complete construction Leonard Baker who resides at 2702V~~l~ncern front of his house.. He stated the stre~'U~/~ii~ iough. run down the valuation on his property.--' about the trail running in He also stated it would Dean Estes of 2308 Norma stated he had talked to his insurance agent and he was advised that his homeowner's coverage would cover the first incident, but it would not cover any further incidents if someone were to get hurt. He was advised by Mr. Hatch that the property would be on the City right of way. Mrs. Dorman W. Baker, who resides_ 2,,,60,~ _~,.at W. 4th Street and owns rental property at 309 Zephyr stated the street was n~w~~~ll~l~ the trail and felt the trail would devaluate her property and that there~t~! ~t ~ trash and noise. She stated it was highly unfair to consider this route~' V ~~ Sydney Rogers who resides at 405 Yonkers stated the trail looks fine. He stated the trail should go around the Country Club. He also expressed concern about skateboarders. Steve Brain who resides at 2108 W. 4th stated he had no complaints. David Patino who resides at 2102 iV~tDdr he was against the trail going in on 4th Street. He stated people e at high rate of speeds. He suggested the City consider putting slow down the traffic. Mary Bloys who resides at 2406 Norma stated the trail would run behind her house. Her main concern was with the 18-wheelers who use 4th Street. There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 2:04 p.m. 217 Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary VOID City of Plainview Minutes October 9, 2003 Page 3 of 3 218 Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. John Berry presented the Final Plat of Wal-Mart Supercenter Addition. He stated all changes requested by the City have been incorporated into this final plat. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval contingent upon receiving securities and dedication deed. There was no public comment. Councilmember Owen moved to adopt the final plat of the Wal-Mart Supercenter Addition upon receipt of securities deposit and dedication deed. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. John Cornelsen with Dunaway and Associates of Fort Worth stated they should begin building in six weeks with the store expected to open at the end of June 2004. Mr. John Castro presented the Combination Plat of Duncan Addition, Unit No. 5. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval pending receipt of a dedication deed. There was no public comment. Councilmember Favila moved to approve the Combination Plat of Duncan Addition, Unit No. 5 pending receipt of the dedication deed and securities. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried unanimously. Mr. Castro presented Ordinance No. 03-3403, an Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas for rezoning from multi-family 2 (MF-2) zoning district to commercial general business (C-3) zoning district said parcel being Lot 37, Duncan Addition, Unit #5, same being 1111 Mesa Drive, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. He stated this was step two of the process. This would rezone the property from multi-family 2 to commercial general business. There was no public comment. Councilmember Tipton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 03-3403 upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried unanimously. Mr. Castro presented Ordinance No. 03-3404, an Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview by issuance of a specific use permit to construct and operate a mini-self storage facility in a commercial general business (C-3) zoning district said parcel being Lot 37, Duncan Addition, Unit #5, same being 111'1 Mesa Drive; cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. Mr. Castro stated this was the third step of the process. J. Gaut and Associates filed on behalf of Paul Fields a request for a specific use permit to operate a mini-self storage facility. Mr. Fields would use one-half of a lot for mini-storage units. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. There was no public comment. City of Plainview Minutes September 23, 2003 Page 2 of 3 Councilmember Favila moved to adopt Ordinance No. 03-3404 upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember McGehee and carried by unanimous vote. 219 Will Mull, Chief of Police stated the City had in the past ten years signed a Crimestoppers Assistant Agreement. The City contributes $3,000 annually for administrative costs. The County also contributes $3,000 annually. Mr. Jimmy Holmes gave the annual Crimestoppers Report. Councilmember Owen moved to approve the Cdmestoppers Assistance Agreement for $3,000 for one year. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried unanimously. Councilmember Favita moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen and carded by unanimous vote. There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City of Plainview Minutes September 23, 2003 Page 3 of 3