HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 1209 minThe Plainview City Council met on D~cember 9, 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 4:15 p.m. on December 1, 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, Dale
Simpson-Director of Civil Service, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Will Mull-Police Chief, and
Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests present were:
Capt. Ernest Lozano and Capt. Denise Lozano
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Councilmember Shanes delivered the invocation.
Councilmember McGehee led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on
the Consent Calendar included: approval of minutes of November 25, 2003 and
December 4, 2003; receipt of departmental reports; and approval of expenditures.
The Council approved awarding of the bids for the five police vehicles to the Iow
bidder, Capitol Chevrolet of Austin in the amount of $79,975.00. Other bids received
were as follows: Red McCombs Dodge of San Antonio ($85,546.25), Bob Gardner
Chevrolet of Plainview ($92,390.00) and Jack Morris Ford, Plainview ($104,134.55).
The Council approved membership in High Ground of Texas.
Wally Hatch, Interim City Manager/City Attorney presented for first reading Ordinance
No, 03-3407, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, amending Section 7-201 of
the Code of Ordinances to prohibiting without a license street or highway
solicitation, or attempt to solicit, employment, business or contributions from the
occupant of any vehicle. He stated City staff had presented a very restrictive version to
the Council. Staff has pared off original version to include a safety requirement, permit
fee of $100.00, requirement of group to fill out application process 30 days prior to
solicitation period, and limit permits to one per year. Each of the Councilmembers
should have received a copy of a letter from Captain Lozano of the Salvation Army
stating they have no problem with the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Anderson asked for public comment.
Captain Lozano with the Salvation Army stated he shared the same concerns along with
the citizens of the City. He said he did not see anything that they would be against and
he stated they are al~ for the ordinance.
Councilmember McGehee thanked Capt. Lozano for his input on this issue.
Councilmember Owen stated that the citizens of Plainview need to understand that we
· are-not trying to place undue hardship on legitimate organizations, but are working on
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giving law enforcement guidelines to follow from. Councilmember Owen moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 03-3407 upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
Mr. Hatch presented upon second reading Ordinance No. 03-3408, an Ordinance of the
City of Plainview, Texas amending Chapter 25, Utilities, of the Plainview Code of
Ordinances to provide for the regulation of water contributed to the wastewater disposal
system to prevent the introduction of inadequately treated wastewater into the system;
cumulativeness clause; severability clause; conflicts clause; effective date. Mr. Hatch
stated this was basically housekeeping and that the changes were made pursuant to an
inspection made by TCEQ.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Pena moved to adopt Ordinance No. 03-3408 on second reading. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Owen moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was duly seconded
by Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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