HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-2015 Council minutesThe City Council met on January 22, 2015 at 11:37 a.m., at the Plainview Convention
Center, 2902 W. 4th Street, Plainview, Texas. The agenda for this meeting was posted
in City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on January 19, 2015. Mayor Wendell Dunlap presided.
Councilmembers present were: Charles Starnes -District 1, 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.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Leslie Spear Schmidt -City
Attorney, Mike Gilliland -Director of Public Works, Ken Coughlin -Police Chief, Rusty
Powers -Fire Chief, lsauro 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
Councilmember Lionel Garcia led in the Invocation.
Mike Fox, Executive Director of the Plainview/Hale County Economic Development
Corporation presented the Economic Development Quarterly Report. Councilmember
Starnes moved to accept the Quarterly Report. The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Juarez and carried by unanimous vote.
Sarianne Beversdorf, Director of Finance presented the Quarterly Investment Report for
the period from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The beginning book
value for portfolio summary — operating funds was $20,674,588 and the ending book
value was $20,687,514. Interest earned during this period was $7,893.
The beginning book value in demand deposits — checking account was $20,756,341
and the ending book value was $4,440,174. Interest earned during this period was
$5,301.
The beginning ICS deposits were $17,004,192. Interest earned during this period was
$4,192.
Mayor Dunlap asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
Councilmember Starnes moved to accept the Quarterly Investment Report. The motion
was duly seconded by Councilmember Blackerby and carried by unanimous vote.
Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager presented for consideration on first reading, Ordinance
No. 15-3618, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Leasing
the Real Property at AB 500 Blk JK -2, N40 100x140 Corner Lot, Same Being 501
Denver, Plainview, Texas; Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Said Lease; and Declaring that
the Policy Serves a Public Purpose. Steve McGavock plans to open a Nissan
dealership. Mr. McGavock would like to continue the previous lease. The lease would
be for $500 annually for five years. They want to sign the lease by February 1.
Councilmember Garcia asked why the City owns this property. Mr. Snyder stated there
is a drainage easement and that is probably why we own the property. This lease has
been in place since the 60's.
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404 Mayor Pro Tem King asked what was the cost before; she stated they are getting a
good price. Mr. Snyder stated that it was $400 a month before and this lease is for
$500 annually.
Councilmember Hastey asked if the City had any liability on the maintenance for the
draw. Mr. Snyder stated they pay for the cleanup and maintenance on the draw. We
may go in there and do some maintenance on the draw.
Mayor Dunlap asked for a vote the matter. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of January 27,
2015.
There being no further business, Mayor Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 1:12 p.m.
Belinda Hinojo
City Secretary
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