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HomeMy WebLinkAbout76 0427 minPLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 27, 1976 7:30 P. M. City Council Chambers 901 Broadway Plainview, Texas CITY COUNCIL AGENDA INVOCATION: Norman Huggins HEARING VISITORS PRESENT: Any person is invited to attend meetings of your City Council to discuss matters of individual concern, to present and discuss proposals, to par- ticipate in public hearings or to be a visitor. If you are present to appear before the City Council for any item on the agenda, please advise the City Clerk and you will be heard at the earliest convenience. Should you have an item you want to appear on the agenda, please make your re- quest known in writing to the Mayor or City Manager at least one week in advance of the regular City Council meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Your presence is appreciated and you are invited to attend any part or all of the City Council meetings. Article 6252-17~ V.T.C.S., the Open Meetings Law, was revised September 1, 1975 to require: (1) Notice of any meeting to be posted in a public place readily accessible to the general public at all times; the City Council of the City of Plainview has authorized the posting to be in the Plainview City Hall and the Plainview Police Department reception area, which is readily accessible to the general public at all times, and (2) any ad- ditional subject not previously included on the published and posted agen- da shall be accompanied by a statement describing the nature of the urgent public necessity requiring their addition to the agenda. The policy of the City Council of the City of Plainview is that no additional items will be included on the published agenda later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, pre- ceding the Council Meeting unless accompanied by a statement describing the nature of the urgent public necessity requiring the addition to the agenda. Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, the appointments and recommendations made by the Mayor on various authorities, boards~ commis- sions and committees: C. Receive for confirmation and oath of office, the following appointed authority, board, commission and committee members: III. IV. ZONE CASES: (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ae Public Hearing will be held at the regular City Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Plainview on April 27th and May llth, pertaining to the City of Plainview's application of the City of Plainvi'ew to avail itself of the Community Development Block Grant Program for non-metropolitan dis- cretionary grants under Title I of the Housing and Community Act of 1974, and that the City Cduncil of the City of Plainview desires the Mayor to act as the Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative and authorize April 27, 1976 Page 2 PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING him to submit said application. Open Public Hearing. Discuss application. Close Public Hearing. Read Resdlution for adoption. Ve BID OPENINGS: A. Receive for consideration, discussion and award, bids received for f&ncing of the Fire Training Field. (See attached tabulation sheet). Receive for consideration, discussion and award, contracts for the 1976 Assessment Paving Program to be accomplished under the 1975 Community Development Act Grant. (See attached tabulation sheet). C. Bids willy-he-received fQr the purchase~of pneumatic traffic counters for traffic count'Tstudies on May 5th. VI. VII. STUDY FOR 1. ACTION ON MAY 25th CONTINUE 2. STUDY APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 13th. B. Receive for filing, the following minutes: Planning & Zoning Commission, April 8th, Charitable Solicitations Commission, April 15th, Board of Elect- ric~l Examiners~ April 19th and Civil Defense ~ommittee, APril 21st. AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDY, PREPARATION, INTRODUCTIO] AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS ANDPROCLAMATIDNS: A. Discuss proposed ordinances and continue study Dr authorize the City Attor- ney to prepare: Study Ordinance No. 74-1465, providing fo~ the monthly adjustments in the rates charged for the sale of natural gas services. Study or authorize the City Attorney to p~,epare ordinances and/or con- tracts designating an industrial park at the Ptainview/Hale County Airport. CONTINUE 3. STUDY Study or authorize the City Attorney to prepare ordinances and/or con- tracts designating an i~dustrial park as recommended by the Plainvew Industrial Foundation and approved by the City Council for the Gebo Company warehouse. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE Discuss recommendations of the City of Plainview Charitable Solicita- tions Commission and authorize the City Attormey to prepare amendments as recommended and approved. STUDY FOR Discuss and authorize introduction of the following ordinances: Zoning Ordinance, an ordinance~by the provisions of ArtiCle 101la, re- vised Civil Statutes of Texas establishing zoning regutaiions and dis~ tricts in accordance with a comprehensive plan and within such distmicts April 27, 1976 Page STUDY FOR ADOPTION JULY 1976 PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING regulating the use of land, building and structures; the h~ight, bulk and locations of buildings; establishing minimum requirements for off- street parking; regulating the erection, repair and alternation of all building and structumes; providing for specific use permits for certain uses; recognizing non-conforming uses and structures and rules for the regulation thereof; creating a board of adjustment and providing rules and regulations for its organization, proceedure, jurisdiction and powers; setting forth the requirements for building sites and the manner of their creation; providing for a certificate of occupancy and compliance; defining certain terms; adopting a zoning district map and making it part of this ordinance; making all figures, letters, markings, symbols and charts contained in said:ordinance or shown on the map a part of this ordinance; providing a method for amending such ordinance; providing a penalty for violation of the provisions of such ordinance not to exceed $200 for each violation; also providing in- junctive relief to persons affected by the violations of said ordin- ance; and providing a saving clause. 2~ .An ordinance prescribing rules and regulations governing plats, plans. and sub-divisions of land within the incorporated area of Plainview, Texas, herein defined as the "City"; containing certain definitions providing for final approval of sub-divisions by sections; prescribing regulations for streets, sidewalks, alleys, sanitary utilities and com- munity facilities. Providing for a pena&~y"of not more than $200 for each violat'ion there- of; repealing all conflicting ordinances; providing a validity clause; and providing an effective date. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, ordinances previously introduced: D. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, ordinances creating an emergency, first' reading and second reading: E. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinances for the payment of bills which create an emergency: Appropriation Ordinance No. GO 329-76 from the GO Bond Fund 424-807 in the amount of $151.50 payable to' Glenn's Rental Center for rental on ditching machine for traffic signal work on Hwy. 194 Project. Appropriation Ordinance No. GO 330-76 from the GO Bond Fund 424-807 in the amount of $234.67 payable to Southwestern Public Service Company for transferring traffic signal lights and equipment'~to ~ew poles at llth g Quincy and 16th & Quincy, Appropriation 0rdinahce No. GO ~331-76 .from the GO Bond Fund 424-807 in the amount of $108.00 payable to ICX Freight for freight on body valves - Quincy Street Project. April 27, 1976 Page 4 VIII. IX. PLAINVIEW ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING F. Receive forconsideration, discussion and adoption, the following resol- utions: Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, Resolution No. 76-067, designating the~plainview Daily Herald as the Official News- paper of the City of Plainview. (See attached.) Receive for consideration~ discussion and approval, Resolution No. 76-066, authorizing the Mayor to act in all matters in connection ~th the application an~d'-~the City's participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program for 1976. (See attached). OLD BUSINESS: A. Discuss request of City Attorney's opinion concerning accounting practices for the Community Action Program. Bo Receive for consideration and discussion, the adoption of standards for installation of yietd~ Stop, four-way stop and isolated traffic signals as recommended by the Citizens Committee on Traffic Safety. (See attached letter and policy statement). C. Receive for consideration and discussion, information from the City Attorney concerning trespass of motorcycles on private property. Do Receive for consideration, discussion and filing, letter dated March 31st from the Texas Water Quality Board accepting the City of Plainview's Industrial Waste Ordinance. (See attached) E. Receive for consideration and discussion, a letter received fromthe Texas Water Quality Board indicating Plainview being approved for St Receive for consideration and d of the City of Ptainview's ins~ Receive for discussion and fill Plainview in compliance with Se of Plainview by Mr. Fairweather & Hale. the lack of probability of the City of ep One Grant Fund Approval. (See attached) iscussion, recommendation concerning renewal rance for fire, lighting and wind storm. ng, notice of claim against the City of ction 189 of the City Charter of the City (See attached) NEW BUSINESS: Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, authorization of the City of Plainview to enter into contract for workman's compensation insur- ance as proposed by the Don Mouser Agency, representing Travelers Insur- ance Company for a three year term. (See attached) Bm Receive for consideration, discussion and approval your request of the Texas Employement Commission for the City of Plalnview to assist in the summer student work program by committing inserts in the utility bills to be mailed out in May and June and providing the inserts. (See attached) April 27, 1976 Page 5 PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, a right'of-way ease- ment in favor of Southwestern Public Service Company for installation of a street light on Lot 12, Block 1, Williams Sub-division to the City of Plainview. Said easement being located on the North ten foot edge of said Lot 12 and authorize the Mayor to sign. (See attached easement). Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, the request of the Plainview/Hale County Airport Board, requesting the City Council to de- clare a surplus property, a portion of the land presently owned by the Airport. Authorize the bid letting and authorize the funds to be used for Airport improvements only. (See attached) Receive for filing, letter from the City of Plainview to Mosquito Control of the Southwest and see minutes of the March 24, 1976 meeting requesting pavement on South Third Street in the installation of directional signs at key intersections. (See attached) Receive for consideration and filing, summary of City of Plainview Re- venue Sharing Account. (See attached) G. Receive f9r consideration, discussion and approval, the request for closing of certai~ street and alleys in the vicinity of South Baltimore.& Southwest 2nd as requested by Norman Dulaney. (See attached) H. Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, payment or an arson reward in the amount of $250.00 to Mr. Lee Roy Stambaugh for providing in- formation that led to the arrest and conviction for arson. (See attached) Receive for consideration and discussion, information provided by the Unger Memorial Library Board on proposed personnel and/or hours of operation. (See attached) Receive for discussion and filing, a notice disclaiming any interest of Councilman Lloyd Woods as a member of the Independent Insurance Agents As~- sociation of Plainview. (See attached) Discuss proposed committee assignments of Place Three, now held by Mr. Lloyd Woods. (See attached) L. Status reports on the following items: 1. 701 Comprehensive Master Plan 2. Con~nunity Development Grant Application 8. Community Development Grant Progress A. Curry Lake Project B. 1976 Assessement Paving Program C. Utility Extensio~ns 4. Running Water Draw Flood Control Project 5. Section 8 Housing Application 6. Texas Water Quality Board Application 7. ERA Inc. Negotiations -8. State Highway 194 9. Interstate 27 April 27~ 1976 Page 6 Me XI. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 10. U. S. Highway 70 1t. Codification of Rodinances 12. Flood Insurance 13. Economic Development Application 14. MBPXL Building 15. Service Center Open House 16. 1976-1977 Budget 17. Housing Demolition Program 18. Voting Rights Act 19. Zoning Ordinance Adoption Proceedure 20. Safe'~ater Drinking Act 21. Texas Department of Health, Sanitation Disposal Regulation 22. 16th Playa Lake DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. Plainview/Hale County Health Unit Expenditure Report MI S CELLANEOUS: April 27, 1976 7:30 P. M. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING The City Council of the City of Plainview met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor John D. Stoneham presiding and the fol- lowing Alderman present: Neal Williams, Medlin Carpenter, Jeane Browning, Tom Almon and Lloyd Woods. Also present were Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, M. L. Rea- Ci-ty Clerk, William R. Hogge-Director of Public Works, Johnnie Ballew-Director of Public Safety, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Robert Ratcliff-Traffic Safety Coordinator and Emma Quintanilla-Administrative Secretary. Also present were Richard Orr-Plainv~ew, Daily Herald, Jim Davis-Plainview Reporter' Newsy, Chuck Martin-KVOP Radio, Bill Bruder-KKYN Radio, Charles Bechtold-KAMR in Amarillo, Bill SoRelle, Bob Wayland, Paul Lyle-Dulaney's, Alicia Robles, Irene Morales, Diego Mor- ales and Randy Kidd. Invocation was given by Norman Huggins. The Mayor announced the new organization of a new committee called "Mayor's Envir- onmental Study Committee", each member serving for a term of two years, and presently includes five members: Nancy Bublis, Marion Trevino, Howard Hatch, John Smith, J. Hoyt Bowers. Open Public Hearing on the City of Plain~iew's application of the City of Plain- view to avail itself of the Community Development Block Grant Program for non-metro- pQlitan discretionary grants under Title I of! the Housing and Community Act of 1974. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. The Resolution was read for introduction. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to award Higgin~ · botham-Bartlett of Ptainview the ~id_ for~ d~im link fencing.- Motion ca~ied~una~mously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Ordin- ance No. 76-1945, an ordinance declaring the necessity for and ordering the paving and improvement of portions of certain streets in the City of Plainview, Texas. Motion April 27, 1976 Page 2 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Resol- ution No. R76-068, a resolution ratifying, approving and adopting plans and specifications of the City Engineer of Plainview, Texas, for the improvement of Unit 1-76, Unite 2-76, Unit 3-76; designating for street improvement, directing the filing of same, and ratify- ing, approving and adopting report of the City Engineer publicly advertising for sealed competitive bids. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adopt Resolution No. R76-069, a resolution asserting correctness of preamble and directing the Mayor of the City of Plainview, Texas, to execute contract with High Plains Pavers, Inc., a cor- poration, and specifying the terms thereof. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to award the bid of street improvements to High Plains Pavers, Inc.. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter,~ to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on April 13, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing, copies of the following minutes: Planning g Zoning Commission, April 8th, Charitable Solicitations Commission, April 15th, Board of Electrical Examiners, April 19th and Civil Defense Committee, April 21st. The study of Ordinance No. 74~146§, providing for the monthly adjustment in the rates charged for the sale of natural gas services will continue. No act~an was taken at this time, until May 25th. The study on an industrial park at the Plainview/Hale County Airport will continue. No action was taken at this time. The study on an industrial park, as recommended by the Plainview Industrial Founda- tion, for the Gebo Company warehouse will continue. No action was taken at this time. A meeting will be set up between the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, Keltz April 27, 1976 Page MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETIN~ Garmison, Bob Wayland and members of the Charitable Solicitations Commission, to go over the proposed changes to the solicitations ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance establishing zoning regulations and districts in accordance with a comprehensive plan and within such districts regulating the use o~ land, buildings and structures, etc., will continue. An ordinance prescribing rules and regulations governing plats, plans and subdivi- sions of land within the incorporated area of Plainview, Texas, herein defined as the "City" etc., is still under study. An ordinance will be ready for introduction in July. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adopt Appropria- tion Ordinance No. GO 329-76 from the GO Bond Account 424-807 in the amount of $151.50 payable to Glenn's Rental Center for rental on ditching machine for traffic signal work on Hwy. 194 Project. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adopt Appro- priation Ordinance No. GO 330-76 from the GO Bond Account 424-807 in the amount of $234.67 payable to Southwestern Public Service Company for transferring traffic signal lights and equipment to new poles at llth & Quincy and 16th & Quincy. Motion carried unanimously'. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adopt Appropria- tion Ordinance No. GO 331-76 from the GO Bond Account 424-807 in the amount of $108.00 payable to ICX Freight for freight on body valves - Quincy Street Project. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Resolution No. R76-067, designating the Plainvie? Da~ly Hem~d as the Official Newspaper of the City of Plainview, Texas. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to accept Joe Sharp's City Attorney opinion concerning the accounting practices for the CommUnity Action Program! and to set a reasonable time for the City to continue providing accounting practices for the Community Action Program. Motion carried unanimously. April 27, 1976 Page 4 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Policy Statement No. PS76-003, authorizing installation of traffic control signs and isolated traffic control signals. Motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney is awaiting ordinances concerning the trespass of motorcycles on private property frDm several cities. to some motorcycle riding near his home. Attorney. Randy Kidd spoke to the Cily Council in regards The Council will awaid information from the City Received for filing, letter dated March 31st from the Texas Water Quality Board accepting the City of Plainview's Industrial Waste Ordinance~ It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize the Mayor to preceed with ERA negotiations for a contract. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing, the letter from the Texas Water Quality Board indicating the lack of probability of the City of Plainview being approved for Step.One ~rant Fund appro- val. Received for consideration and discussion, recommendation concerning renewal of the City of' Plainview's insurance for fire, lighting and wind storm. The City Council asked for three proposals: (1) covering everything with a $t00 deductible, (2) eliminating everything in value of $5,000 or tess with a $i00 deductible, and (3) eliminating evemything in value of $10,000 or tess With ~ $100 deductible. Received for discussion and filing, noti'ce of claim against the City of Plainview in compliance with Section 189 of the City Charter of the City of Plainview by Mr. Fair- weather & Hale. Received for consideration, discussion and approval, authorization of the City of Ptainview to enter into contract for workman's compensation insurance as proposed by the Don Mouser Agency, representing Travelers Insurance Company for a three year term. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Almon, to approve the April 27, 1976 Page 5 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING request of the Texas Employment Commission for the City of Plainview to assist in the summer student work program by committing inserts in the utility bills to be mailed out in May and June and providing the inserts. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve a right- of,way easement in favor of Southwestern Public Service Company for installation of a street light on Lot 12, Block 1, Williams Sub-divisilon to the City of Plainview, said easement being located on the North ten foot edge of said Lot 12 and authorize the Mayor to sign. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderamn Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Almon, to approve the re- quest of the Plainview/Hale County Airport Board, requesting the City Council to declare a surplus property, a portion of the land presently owned by the Airport, authorize the bid letting and the funds to be used for Airport improvements only, with the stipulation that the appraiser doing the appraising, submit it to the FFA when it is ready. Motion carried un- animously. Received for filing, letter from the City of Plainview to Mosquito Control of the Southwest and the minu~es of March 24th, requesting pavement on South Third Street in the installation of directional signs at key intersections. Received for filing, summary of the City of Plainview Revenue Sharing Account. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve the request for closing of certain street and alleys in the vicinity of South Baltimore & South- west Second, as requested by Norman Dulaney; and to introduce the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by (Four Alderman), to approve the re- quest for payment of an arson reward .in the amount of $250.00 to Mr. Lee Roy Stambaugh for providing information that led to the arrest and conviction for arson. Motion carried un- animously. Receive for consideration and discussion~ information provided by the Unger Memorial April 27, 1976 Page 6 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Library_AdvisoryBoard on proposed personnel and/or hours of operation. Received for discussion and filing, a notice disclaiming any interest of Councilman Lloyd Woods as a member of the IndependentInsurance Agents Association of Plainview. The Mayor recommended for the committee assignments for Place Three, Lloyd Woods, stay the same until the run-off election on May llth. Then the new Mayor could assign Place Three and the new Place Five, their committee assignments. It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Williams, to deny~the request of the Texas State Highway Department for improvements to Highway 400, Campbell Street to 24th Street. Motion carried four-for and 1-against (Jeane Browning). It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Willaims, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.. ATTEST: M. h REA, Czty Clerk