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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 1028 Council minutesThe Plainview City Council met on October 28, 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 2:00 p.m. on October 24, 2014. Mayor Wendell Dunlap presided. Councilmembers present were: Larry Williams -District 2, Norma Juarez - District 3, Teressa King -District 4, Susan Blackerby-District 5, Lionel Garcia -District 6 and Eric Hastey-District 7. Councilmember Charles Starnes -District 1 was absent. Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Leslie Spear -City Attorney, Mike Gilliland -Director of Public Works, Sarianne Beversdorf-Director of Finance, Ken Coughlin -Police Chief, Rusty Powers -Fire Chief, Daren Miner -Fire Lieutenant, Isauro Gutierrez -Information Technology Specialist, Andrew Freeman -Assistant City Manager, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. News Media Present: Homer Marquez -Plainview Herald and Caleb Hatch - Plainview Radio Guests Present: Christine Cummins, Doug Cummins, Melissa Turpen, John Turpen, Jacob Turpen, Josh Turpen, Johnie Turpen, Sr., Debbie Herrera, Josiah Herrera, Clinton Wall, Phyllis Wall, Beverly McCaskill, Jeanie Pennell, Kei Ruiz, Anthony Cole, Angel Maciel, Delynn Gary, Rey, Geoffrey Bickel, Nicholas Cantu, Austin Rincon, Dylanger Pena, Jacobsin Enriquez, Caine Youso, Jose Lerma, Jessica Sanchez, Amy Gonce, Sally Gubser, Philip Gubser, Nate Gubser, Tomas Rodriguez, Danny Flores, Rylee Smock, Nicole Steffe, Rosalee Ballew, Monica Joseph, Amanda Rios, Kim Burnett, Chad Michael Bryan, Fernando Morin, Brian Ramos, Sinai Ibarra, Colin Key, Josh Turpen , Zeke Solorzano, and Geoffrey Bickel Councilmember Larry Williams delivered the invocation and led in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Williams moved to approve the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Pro Tem King and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the consent calendar included the granting of an excused absence to Councilmember Charles Starnes; and approval of the minutes of October 9 and 14, 2014. Mr. Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager presented for consideration to award bid to construct skate park through HGAC purchasing cooperative. Discussion on the skate park has been ongoing since 2001. In 2005, the City started setting out funds for this project. The Vision Skate Park Group made a presentation to the Council. City staff has worked with the group to come up with a plan. The City started working with Spohn Ranch, a company that specializes with designs. The first task was to identify a location for the park. Three locations were discussed. We were looking for a site centrally located which put us in the Lloyd C. Woods park. The original cost estimate was $317,000. This was deferred to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. Out of this process, this project was prioritized. The Parks Advisory Board completed the Open Spaces Master Plan and was recommended to Council for consideration. Staff had Spohn Ranch update the design to remove area in center. The proposed design was $350,000. We also asked Spohn to revisit the design and get closer to the $300,000 mark. Staff also contacted American Ramp Company that provided their design. City Council Minutes October 28, 2014 Page 1 of 4 373 374 Mr. Snyder presented the final design. In July 2014, the Council discussed this project. We discussed bids and the Council asked the Vision Skate Park Group to raise funds. $300,000 is allocated in the budget and Phyllis Wall as liaison to the group raised $10,050 in private donations coming from the Joachim foundation and another private donor. The total cost of the project is $310,050. Mayor Dunlap asked for public comment. The following all spoke in favor of the skate park: Beverly McCaskill - 705 Broadway Eric Brown - 5502 First Street, Lubbock Brian Ramos — 2201 Kokomo Sally Gubser — 901 Raleigh Nicole Steffe — 4216 Ridgeway Drive Delynn Gary — 707 W. 7th St. Anthony Cole — 1705 W. 16th Nicholas Cantu — 708 Oakland Jeffrey Bickel — 1009 Canyon St. Josh Turpen — 2160 FM 400 Coralyn Dillard — Covenant Plainview Colin Key — 1401 Jefferson Peter Keltz — 4509 17th St., Lubbock Mayor Pro Tem King moved to award bid to construct skate park through HGAC purchasing cooperative. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Juarez. Councilmember Williams stated that these funds were being saved from multiple years in the capital improvement fund and some funds are from the Parks Advisory Board. Councilmember Starnes and he asked for the community to put some skin in the game by contributing to the park and they also asked for the kids to be here. If they chose to not vote for this, then these funds would just sit there until something else comes along for Council to vote on. He wanted the community to know that this does not have a budget impact for 2014-2015. This has been set aside by several councilmembers. Mr. Snyder stated these funds are in the capital improvement fund which basically works like a savings account. These funds are not coming out of the operating fund. These monies have been saved since 2005. Councilmember Williams added that Spohn Ranch was picked because they are giving our local contractors a shot at helping build this. The flat concrete work will be bid out locally. Mayor Pro Tem King asked about the warranty. She was advised that there was a 15 year warranty for precast elements. She also asked about deduction if city provides fill. She was advised that you would deduct $9,265. Mr. Snyder stated that we believe we have the fill donated for the project. Ms. King also asked about benches for project. Mr. Snyder stated that we would not have any initially but that maybe the Parks Advisory Group or another foundation would City Council Minutes October 28, 2014 Page 2 of 4 provide lighting and improvements. Councilmember Blackerby asked about the bid process through Spohn Ranch. Mr. Snyder stated that the bid process would be handled through Spohn Ranch. Councilmember Hastey stated his main concern was that the obstacles would be enough to keep interest and would there be a possibility to add. Mr. Snyder stated that the process started with the Vision Skate Park Group and this is the product that comes from that process. The location does have room to grow. Councilmember Hastey also asked if park would be available for events. Mr. Snyder stated that it could be available through a special event permit. Mayor Dunlap thanked Phyllis Wall for the work she has done. Mayor asked for a vote to award contract to Spohn Ranch in the amount of $310,050. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Rusty Powers, Fire Chief presented for consideration to award bid to purchase ambulance through HGAC purchasing cooperative. The unit is needed to replace a 2005 Ford E-450 ambulance with well over 100,000 miles and several mechanical issues. The unit requested is a 2015 Horton Type III medium duty ambulance with a 2015 International TerraStar chassis. The vendor is Professional Ambulance Sales in Alvarado, Texas. The manufacturer is Horton, Inc. in Grove City, Ohio at a price of $230,674.00. The budgeted amount is $230,675.00. They had an ambulance selection committee headed by Lieutenant Daren Miner. Mayor Dunlap asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Larry Williams moved to award bid to purchase ambulance through HGAC purchasing cooperative. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Hastey. Councilmember Hastey stated the old ambulance has about 100,000 miles; this new one being a larger size would it have more of longevity. Chief Powers stated according to federal guidelines, the life expectancy should be about 150,000 miles under federal guidelines. Mayor Pro Tem King asked where it would be serviced. Chief Powers stated it would be serviced locally except for warranty work would have to be taken care of in Lubbock or Amarillo. Councilmember Garcia asked if the old ambulance would be donated. Chief Powers stated that most times the life expectancy on the ambulances is up. 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. 14-3617, City Council Minutes October 28, 2014 Page 3 of 4 375 376 an Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, Approving a Settlement Agreement Between the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities ("AXM") And Southwestern Public Service Company ("SPS" or "Company") Regarding the Company's Statement of Intent to Change Electric Rates in all Cities Exercising Original Jurisdiction; Declaring Existing Rates to be Unreasonable; Adopting Tariffs That Reflect Rate Adjustments Consistent with the Settlement Agreement and Finding the Rates to be Set by the Attached Tariffs to be Just and Reasonable; Finding the City's Rate Case Expenses Reasonable; Directing SPS to Reimburse the City its Reasonable Rate Case Expenses; Determining that this Ordinance was Passed in Accordance with the Requirements of the Texas Open Meeting Act; Declaring an Effective Date; Repealing any Prior Resolutions Inconsistent with this Ordinance and Requiring Delivery of this Ordinance to the Company and Legal Counsel. 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 Blackerby moved to accept Ordinance No. 14-3617 on second reading. Councilmember Hastey asked how often they are able to petition for higher rates. Mr. Snyder stated that it seems like we are seeing this on an annual basis. Mayor Dunlap asked for a vote on the matter. The motion carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business, Mayor Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Belinda Hinoj City Secreta City Council Minutes October 28, 2014 Page 4 of 4