HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 0127 minThe Plainview City Council met on January 27, 2004 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 Halt at 7:30 p.m. on January 20, 2004. Mayor John C. Anderson
presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-
District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, John N. Bertsch-Distdct 4, Ross Owen-District 5,
Buddy McGehee-District 6 and Irene Favila-District 7.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, Wally Hatch-City Attorney,
John Castro-Director of Community Services, Brice Clements-Engineer/Assistant
Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson-Director of Civil Service, Will Mull-Police Chief,
Gary Glass-Fire Chief, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests present were:
Lemons
L. C. Owens, Wendell Dunlap, Charlie Cook and Wayne H.
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Councilmember Kelvin Ti pton delivered the invocation.
Jessica Evans of Girl Scout Troop 282 led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved
on the Consent Calendar included: approval of minutes of January 13, 2004 and
January 22, 2004; receipt of departmental reports; and approval of expenditures.
The Council approved the following board appointments:
a)
Reappointment of Helen Fields, Norvene Owen, John Perry, Melba Potts and
Joe Provence to the Runningwater Draw Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program Community Advisory Group with said terms to expire December
2006;
b)
Appointment of Sally Cole to the Runningwater Draw Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program Community Advisory Group to fill the unexpired term
vacated by Jerre Wortham with said term to expire December 2004;
c)
Appointment of Ora Green to the Runningwater Draw Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program Community Advisory Group to fill the unexpired term of
Sue Looney, with said term to expire December 2005; and
d) Appointment of Hayley Cox and Kathlyn Azua to the Library Board with said
terms to expire December 31, 2007.
The Council approved the renewal of the Farming Services Agreement with Robert
Wilson. The Council approved the purchase of a laser printer for the Municipal Court.
The printer will be purchased with funds from the Municipal Court Technology Fund.
The Fund was established by Ordinance Number 02-3362. The Council approved
updating the security camera system in the Municipal Court area. The security camera
updating will be paid for from the Municipal Court Security Fund. This Fund was
established by Ordinance Number 98,3155.
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Mayor Anderson presented for second reading Ordinance No. 04-3413, an Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview Bylssuance of a Specific Use Permit
to Operate a Church, Rectory or a Place of Worship in a Single Family Residential (R-
2) Zoning District Said Tract Being Block 13, Lots 3, 4, 5, & 6, Wye Addition, Same
Being 1711 N. Ash Street 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 the staff briefing and asked for public
comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Tipton moved that
Ordinance No. 04-3413 be approved upon second reading. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Owen and carried by unanimous vote.
Greg Ingham, City Manager presented Resolution R04-129, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Plainview, Texas in support of H.R. 2208, the Highway Funding
Equity Act of 2003, ensuring the State of Texas a 95% return on trust fund contributions
for its highway program. H.R. 2208 ensures Texas will receive at least 95% return on
its trust fund contribution. Passage of this Resolution would express the Council's
support of H.R. 2208.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember McGehee moved that Resolution R04-129 be approved. The motion
was duly seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried by unanimous vote.
Brice Clements, City Engineer presented the Replat of Lot 1, Block 40, Highland
Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. He stated the lot is located at 13th & Nassau
in the Highland Addition. The current owners are wanting to sell the property
separately. The two properties each have a separate address. The property is in
compliance with city ordinances except for the depth of Lot lB. Staff recommends
approval since property was in existence before passage of city ordinance. The
Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the replat.
Councilmember Shanes moved to open the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Owen and carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor
opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. There was no public comment.
Councilmember Owen moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Favila and carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing
was closed at 7:11 p.m.
Councilmember Bertsch moved to approve the replat of Lot 1, Block 40, Highland
Addition. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by
unanimous vote.
Councilmember Owen moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was duly seconded
by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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