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Home My WebLink About78 0228 minPLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 28, 1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES City Council Chambers 7:30 P. M. The City Council of the City of Plainview met in regular session at 7:30 P. M. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor J. Robert Wayland presiding and the following Councilmen present: Medlin Carpenter-Place Two, Lloyd Woods-Place Three, Tom Almon-Place Four and Bill SoRelle-Place Five. Also present were the following City Staff: Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Tom Hamilton- City Attorney, M. L. Rea-City Clerk, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, Bill Hogge-Director of Public Works, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Alan Stewart-Director of Police Services, Woody Sevison-Director of Fire Services, Randy Holly-Director of Section 8 Housing, Buddy Dodson-Tax Assessor/Collector, Bob Richards-Building Inspector, Tom Stephens-Municipal Judge, and Debbie Hal 1-Administrative Secretary. Also present were the following visitors: Gary Ott-Plainview Daily Herald, Chuck Martin-KVOP Radio, Charles Bechtold, Orville Atkinson, Lamont Veatch, LeRoy Henry, Johnny Hodel, Lester James, Jr., Earl Jackson, David Willson, Steve Hurt, Jess West, John Marse, G. A. McWilliams, Frank Gabriel, Mary Jane Rice, Rex Ramsower, Guy Manges, J. B. Wheeler, Mike Hutcherson, and David Wilder. Invocation was given by Tom Almon. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to accept the recommenda- tions for the Community Improvement Council and Neighborhood Improvement Committee members. Motion carrSed unanimously. ~resent to received their Certificate of Appointment to the City Charter Study Committee were Steve Hurt and Lamont Veatch. Mr. Jess West and a group of Plainview bu'~inessmen were present to discuss development of 34th Street and other development p~oje'~ts. Marshall Pharr-City Manager outlined the proposed Community Development Grant target areas for the years 1978, 1979 and 1980. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to open the public hearing on the request of Mr. Robert E. Jackson for a franchise to operate the Yellow Cab~ February 28, 1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 Co. in Plainview. Motion carried unanimously. ~'4r. Jackson discuSsed his request briefly, Johnnie Ballew, Director of Safety and Environment, stated that all was in order and he recommended that the franchise be granted. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman SoRe!..l'e, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to grant to the request of Mrs Robert E. Jackson for. a~franchise to operate 3 Yellow Cabs in Plainview. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Wood~:to table Zone Case No. 370, the request of Kruse-Reed. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman ?~lmon, to approve Zone Case No. 371, the request of Orville Atkinsod for rezoni'.ng of a tract of land out of the NW part of Section.~.34, Block JK-2, Hale County, Texas, described by metes and bounds, from an R-1 Zone to an MF-1 Zone for multi-family dwellings, said property located 2900 and 3000 Block Edgemere Drive, subject to restrictions as set by Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion carried unan_imously. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Zone Case for the following reasons: (1) MF-1 zone is a compatable land use with the existing residences and uses within the area, and (2) change would promote the orderly development of an area bordering upon a playa lake. The stipulations se~ by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Zone Case No. 371 are as fol lows: (1) the type of construction and improvements placed on the land do not add to deterioration of the playa lake and adequate drainage to Edgemere Drive installed, so as to provide ade'quate protection against erosion of the playa lake slope, and February 28, 1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 (2) that an approved curb and gutter be installed along the north side of all the property for additional ~'oil erosion protection. It was moved by Alderman Almon, secdnded,by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Ordinance No. 78-219~1, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview .for Zone Case No. 371. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by~Alderman Carpenter, to table Zone Case No. 372, the request of Franklin Ebeling. Motion carried unanimously, It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woodsy, Sro approve Zone Case No. 373, the request of William R. Rite for rezoning -a 0,436 acre tract out of the SW part of the NW/4 of Section 38, block 'JK-2, Hale County, Texas, from an R-1 zone for commercial use, said property located 3218 N. Quincy. Motion carried unanimously. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Zone Case for the following reasons: (1) use would be consistent with existing land uses in the area, and (2) would promote orderly development of land use in the area. It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Ordinance No. 78-2196, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview for Zone Case No. 373. Motion carried unan~mously. It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Almon, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on February 14, 1978, Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing, minutes of the following Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees: (1) Housing Rehabilitation Advisory Committee January 16, 1978 (2) P,lanning and Zoning Commission February 9, 1978 It was moved by Alderman Woods, ~econded by Alderman Carpenter, to introduce Ordinance No. 78-2203, an ordinance providing the term and conditions of a concessionair agreement between the Plainview Slow Pitch Softball Association and the Ctiy of Plainview to operate February 28, 1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 a concession facility at a location so designated by the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee and the City of Plainview Running Water Draw Regional Park. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alde~ 78-2197, an ordinance ordE purpose of submitting to rejection, proposed amendn carried unanimously. It was moved by Alde~ 78-2199, an ordinance decl prohibiting discrimination financing of housing; proY man SoRelle, seconded by Alderman Almon, to adopt Ordinance No. ring an election in the City of Plainview, Texas, for the he qualified voters of the City of Plainv~w, for adoption or ent to the exist'~ng charter of the City of Plainview. Motion man Almon, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt~Ordinance No. aring the policy of the City of Plainview, defining terms; in the sale of rental housing; prohibiting discrimination in the ibiting discrimination in the provisions brokerage services.; providing for certain exemption and exclusions; providing for the position of fair housing administrator; providing for the receipt, investigation and conciliation of complaints alleging discrimination in housing, authorizing the City Attorney to institute legal proceedings; forbidding intimidation; providing for cooperation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; providing for education and public information; providing a penalty; and providing a severability clause. Motion carried unanimously. It was~m~ved by Alderman SoRelle, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adopt Ordinance No. 78-2200, an o~dinance amending ordinance No. 65-655 and-providing for Texas Municipal Retirement System coverage to include all employees except those covered by the Texas Fireman's Relief and Retirement Systems except those as otherwise preCluded by Texas Municipal Retirement System Regulations. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 78-2204 from Revenue Sharing Fund Account 427-607 in the amount of $10,849.00 payable to South Plains Association o~Governments for Police Fleet radios. MOtion carried February 28, 1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman AlmOn, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance ~No. CD2-062 from Community Development Fund Account 629-822 in the amount of $1,100.00 payable to David Julian for appraisal of lots in 1977 Assessment Program, Project No. B-76-DN-48-O082, B-77-DN-48-OI75. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. CD3-063 from Community Development Fund Account 429-830 in the amount of $834.31 payable to Thomas E. Barber for Planning and Management Consultant Services pursuant to March 22, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman SORelle, to authorize the lights and fence be repaired in the Running Water Draw Park not to exceed the extimated cost of $3,040.00. Motion carried unanimously. It wasmoved by Alderman SoRelle, seconded by Alderman Woods, to accept the 1977 Annual Audit as prepared by Jimmy Holmes, CPA, and authorize the advertising of ballot. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing, copy of the Pioneer Natural Gas Co. West Texas Transmission Sy~stem Gas Pass-through for the month of January,~'1978. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to decline the request of Mr. J. D. Cobb concerning pro-rata charges. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing and discussion, letter concerning the proposed joint elections from Glen Harrison, School Superintendent. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve the agreement between the City of Plainview and Parkhill, Smith and Cooper for inspection and supervision of work being contracted for acting Pla~nview-Hale County A~rport and authorize the Mayor to sign.-said agreement. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to accept the February 28, 1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 amendment to the Rehabilitation Procedure and Manual as recommended by the Housing Rehabili- tation Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman ~'~oods, to authorize the City Manager to obtain plans, specifications and estimates for construction of a wading pool, as requested by the Junior Service League. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman SoRelle, seconded by Alderman Almon, to authorize the City Manager to obtain plans, specifications and estimates to remodel the Park Building at Smythe andl2th Street. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded-by Alderman Woods, to adjourn. ~lotion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ATTEST: M. L. REA, City Clerk