HomeMy WebLinkAbout78 1128 minPLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 28, 1978
7:30 P. M.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City Council Chambers
901 Broadway
Plainview, Texas
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 J. Robert Wayland presiding and the
following Councilmen present: Jeane Browning-Place One; Medlin Carpenter-Place Two;
Lloyd Woods-Place Three; Tom Almon-Place Four; and William SoRelle-Place Five.
Also present were the following City Staff: Marshall Pharr-City Manager; Randy
Holly-Administrative Assistant, Tom Hamilton-City Attorney, Bill Hogge-Director of Public
Works, Johnnie Ballew-Director of Safety and Environment, Harold Gladman-Director of
Planning, Alan Stewart-Director of Police Services, Woody Sevison-Director of Fire Services,
Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Walter S. Dodson-Tax Assessor/Collector, Bob Richards-
Building Inspector, Dick Cross-Municipal Court Judge, and Debbie Hall-Administrative
Secretary.
Also present were the following visitors.: Jim Davis-Plainview Reporter News, Chuck
Martin-Plainview Reporter News, Charles Bechtold, Shari Campbell-Plainview Daily Herald,
Dave Clark-KKYN Radio, Gary Mack-KVOP Radio, Wilson Daffern , Don Barrick, Gerald Martin,
Jess M. West, Don Gladman, Bobby James, Hulon Wall, Hugh Daniel, Ronald Wright, Dickie
Wall, Frank Gaston, Walter Haynes, Robert K. Butler, J. B. Bratcher, Budd F. Owen, Gene
V. Owen, Donald R. Fox, Henry Moore, Coleman Williams, George Meriwether, Reggie Rollin,
Brneda Holly, John Kirchoff, John J. Estes, D. N. Coppage, Mike Hutcherson, Jerome M.
Guthienz, Brenda Jenkins, James (Doc) Ports, Mary Lou Truesdale, Jack R. Kunz, Rex G.
Redius, Faith Boedeker, R. H. Gardner, J. T. Rogers, Mrs. J. T. Rogers, J. B. Roberts,
Luther Bain, Cliff Hartley, Frank Gabriel, Kendra Sanders, Kelly Butler, Greg Sherwood,
Mrs. Greg Sherwood, Mrs. Neil Billingsley, Neil Billingsley, Mrs. John Anderson, Merwyn
Igo, Frank Muir, Windy Williams, Buck Buchanan, Dennis Tomlin, Ed Moore, Jim Bob Brown,
~'~evin Wiseman, Ronnie Knoy, Danny Andrews, Gene Glaeser, Pat Jones, Oscar Butler,
Phil Mayberry, John C. Anderson, Gayle Knoy.
The Invocation was given by Marshall Pharr-City Manager.
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Mayor Wayland presented Jess M. West a Certificate of Appointment to the City
of Plainview Board of Adjustment with his term to expire September 1979.
It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to remove Zone
Case No. 404 from being tabled. Motion carried unanimously.
Tom Hamilton-City Attorney presented his recommendation to the City Council regarding
Zone Case No. 404. He stated that the request of Mr. Frank Gaston as it stands would be in
violation of the Zoning Ordinance to remain zoned as C-2.
Frank Gaston, Attorney for W. E. Haynes, appeared in favor of Zone Case No. 404.
Also appearing in favor of this zone change was Bob Butler with Ebeling Manufacturing Co.
James (Doc) Potts appeared against this zone change request.
It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Almon, to deny Zone Case No.
404, the request of Mr. Frank Gaston for rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Bloc'k 47, Original
Town Addition to the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas, fron C-2 to L-I Zoning for
development lab and semi-works, located SE corner of West Fifth Street and Columbia Streets.
Motion carried with 4-for and l-against (SoRelle). (This motion denied only the sub-
assembly portion not allowable under C-2 Zoning.) The reasons for denial are as follows:
(1) No compelling reason for the zoning amendment substantially relating to public
welfare and necessity has been shown.
(2) A change in this zone would be contrary to projected land uses in the area
of redeveloping the Downtown Business District.
(3) A zone change would create an isolated district that would be dissimilar to
the projected development.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve Zone
Case No. 405, the request of Mrs. Robert Tilson for rezoning of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block
l, Allen Subdivision to City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas, from C-1 to CGB Zoning
for boat sales and repair business, located 3019 West 7th Street. Motion carried
__~nanimously. Reasons for granting this zone change is as follows:
(1) Requested use will not adversely affect adjacent properties, and
(2) Requested use is compatible with existing land uses in the area.
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It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to adopt Ordinance No.
78-2289, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview for Zone Case No.
405. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve Zone Case
No. 406, the the request of Mr. John J. Krichoff for rezoning a tract out of the NW
corner of Section 26, Block JK-2, Hale County, Texas, described by metes and bounds,
from R-1 Zone to CGB Zone for commercial use, such property located SE corner State
Highway 194 and Highland Road. Motion carried unanimously. Reasons for approval are
as follows:
(1) Request conforms to existing land uses in the area.
(2) Request conforms to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to location
of the land use along a major thoroughfare.
thereof.
(1)
Motion carried unanimously. Reasons for denial are as follows:
Proposed use is not in general conformance with the Master Plan of the City
of Plainview.
(2) Proposed use is not compatible with the existing land uses in the area.
(3) Proposed use would be a deterrent to the improvement or development of
adjacent area.
It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to adopt Ordinance
No. 78-2290, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview for Zone Case
No. 406. Motion carried unanimously.
Appearing in favor of Zone Case No. 403 were Hulen Wall-President of High Plains
Pavers, Hugh Daniels~Western Pavers of Lubbock. Those appearing against this zone change
were Gene Owen-Attorney for the 5th Street Merchants and Bobby James.
It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Browning, to deny Zone Case No.
403, the request of H.A. Wall for rezoning a tract out of the SW part of Section 40,
Block JK-2, Hale County, Texas, from an R-1 to Specific Use Zoning for removal of
caliche strata, located between South Joliet and South Quincy Street in the 200 Blocks
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It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve the
minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 14, 1978 and the special
City Council meeting held November 20, 1978. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Wayland presented a proclamation to the Angry Red Football team and their
coaches and asking the Plainview citizens to support and encourage the Angry Red team
and coaches to push forward for the State of Texas Class AAAA Championship.
The resolution recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee
concerning granting permission to the Optimist Club to lease space for concessions is a
hold item at this time.
Mary Lou Truesdale was present to discuss the Plainview/Hale CounTy Health Department
budget for Fiscal Year 1979.
It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve the
budget for the Plainview/Hale County Health Department for Fiscal Year 1979 with the
elimination of the Administrative Secretary position and all Capitol Outlay pertaining
to this position. Motion carried 4-for and 1-against (Almon).
It was moved by Alderman Almon. seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve the Housing
Department budget for the Fiscal Ye,
It was moved by Alderman Woods
report of the City AttOrney concern'
r 1979 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
seconded by Alderman Browning, to accept the
ng the request of Frontier Savings Association
for inclusion as a future depositor for City of Plainview public funds. The City Attorney
concluded that it would not be advisable to deposit City funds in Savings & Loan
Associations at this time, as recommended by the Attorney General. Motion carried
unanimously.
Jerome Guthienz made presentation to the City Council concerning the possible
['~'~epositing~ of City funds in Savings & Loan Association in the future.
Receive for filing, letter from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
showing total adjusted refund due for Fiscal Year 1977-78 in the amount of $1.,642.12.
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Received for filing, City of Plainview official calendar of meetings dated
November 14, 1978, including scheduled meetings for the City Council through January, 1979.
The letter from Fire Chief Woody Sevison is to be held for further study.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Almon, to authorize the
Mayor to sign contract for residential engineering services during construction of the
proposed improvement contract for the Plainview/Hale County Airport. Motion carried
unanimously.
Received for filing, proposed agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.
to furnish engineering services to analyze the storm water runoff in the business area
w~th particular attention give to conditions at the intersection of 5th Street and
Broadway.
It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize
the City to replace curb and gutter as requested by Mr. Richard Green and Mrs. Sheppard.
The owners are required to replace the sidewalk, subject to the City Engineering specifi-
cations, in the vicinity of 806 Ash Street. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Woods, to return to
the monthly billing system in the Water Department and make adjustments as deemed
appropriate. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman SoRelle, seconded by Alderman Almon, to appoint Mr. Walter
S. Dodson as Deputy City Clerk to work under Mr. M. L. Rea until his retirement, to
become effective December 1, 1978, and authorize amending of job classification. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Woods, to authorize the
request of Alan Stewart, Director of Police Services, for out-of-state travel authoriza-
~f~]~tion to attend International Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Development School
in Orlando Florida, December 11-15, 1978. Tuition and transportation in the amount of
$572.00 to paid for by a grant. Motion carried unanimously.
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Received for filing, the average cost of gas for the month of October, 1978 as
submitted by Pioneer Natural Gas Co. West Texas Transmission System.
It was moved .by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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