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HomeMy WebLinkAbout74 0506 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 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 following Aldermen present: Keltz Garrison, Richard Cross, and Jeane Browning. Also present were M~rshall Pharr-City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, M. L. Rea-City Clerk, Wm. R. Hogge-Director of Public Works, Harold Gladman- Director of Planning, Johnnie Ballew-Director of Public Safety, Norman Huggins- Director of Finance, Mike McGregor-Administrative Assistant, Billy Rogers-Park Supervisor, Walter Dodson-Tax Assessor/Collector, Bob Richards-Building Inspector, Ken Hammonds-Traffic Safety Coordinator, and Linda Fisch-Administrative Secretary. Visitors included Earl Jackson, Dell Brown, Lloyd Woods, Mrs. Ray Sanders, Mrs. Ken Jones, Mrs. Peggy Pollard, Mrs. Marshall Kemp, Mr. & Mrs. Weldon Gregg, Mr. $ Mms. Norman Peoples, Wendell Holloman-Plainview Daily Herald, Kenny Redin-Plainview Reporter News, and Chuck Martin-KVOP. Invocation was given by Norman Huggins. Lloyd Woods was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his service to the City of Plainview while serving as election judge for municipal elections. Mrs. Ray Sanders, representing the Hillcrest School PTA, spoke requesting the placement of a school crossing guard at Hillcrest School. Mayor Stoneham asked that she make the request known to the school board and before the next school term, the City and school could possibly find a Solution to their problem. Discussion was held on Zone Case No. 249, request of Mr. J. D. Cobb, for rezoning of the West 27 feet of Lot 19, Blk 1, Grandview Addition from a R-2 to a R-3 Zone for multi-family use, located at 3611 Grandview Drive. It was moved MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 2 by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1515, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as proposed in Zone Case No. 249. Motion carried unanimously. A public hearing was opened for discussion of a request of Mr. Earl Jackson, owner and operator of the Plainview Yellow Cab Company, for a 10¢ per zone rate increase. There being no discussion, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Cross, to grant the rate increase of 10~ per zone. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on receiving quotations for the purchase of equipment for the proposed fuel facility to be located at the municipal service center. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to authorize advertising for bids for the purchase of pumps for the facility. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 15, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing were copies of minutes of the Electrical Board meeting held April 16th, Paper Recycling Steering Committee meeting held April 18th, Building Code Board of Appeals meeting held April 22nd, Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety meeting held April 24th, Civil Defense Committee meeting held April 24th, and Planning Board and Zoning Commission meetings held April 25th and 30th. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1516, an ordinance providing for the time of holding regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 3 sessions of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1517, an ordinance designating a number and place for each alderman so as to fix a number for each alderman now holding office and providing that the place Or number designated and given said aldermen shall henceforth be the office of Alderman No. 1, Alderman No. 2, Alderman No. 3, Alderman No. 4, and Alderman No. 5, and providing that the offices shall be known as Alderman Place 1, Alderman Place 2, Alderman Place 3, Alderman Place 4, and Alderman Place 5. Motion carried unanimously. Action on the proposed budget of the Plainview/Hale County Health Unit was postponed until a later date. Mike McGregor reported on the activities of the clean up, paint up, and fix up campaign. Discussion was held on an appraisal on the Curry-Bain property consisting of 11.107 acres in the John Kiser Pre-emption survey. No action was taken. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to authorize advertising for bids for the purchase of a booster fire truck pump and utility bed to be purchased with designated Public Safety and Fire Department revenue sharing funds. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a copy of Pioneer Natural Gas Company's cost of gas report on its West Texas system for the month of March 1974. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1512 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account 611 in MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 4 the amount of $1,196.90 payable to Account 620-817 for payment to Unistrut Texas, Inc. for traffi~ sign poles. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1513 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $106.25 payable to Kruse-Reed Inc. for use of a crane to move asphalt tanks at the site of the new service center. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1514 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $100 payable to Hale County State Bank for escrow in the Lowe-Pillow land purchase. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1518 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-701 in the amount of $32150 payable to Star Tank & Trailer Mfg. Co. for one 12,000 gallon under- ground storage tank with Underwriters Label for use at the service center. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1519 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-701 in the amount of $8,640 payable to Knox, Galley & Meador for Estimate No. 1 for the service center. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1520 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $200 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 609 E1 Paso, Project 141, Lot 4, Blk 73, Alexander~Westmoreland Addition. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 5 It was mo~ved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1521 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $145 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 307 Baltimore, Project 156, Lot 5, Blk 48, Original Town. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1522 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $145 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 805 Independence, Project 143, S~ of Lot 6, N~ of Lot 7, Blk 2, Riverside Addition. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1523 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $200 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 615 East 9th, Project 128, 42' x 200' tract out of M. A. Lowe and N 86' of Lot 21, Blk 1, Barker. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1524 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the'amount of $200 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 606 East 9th, Project 179, N 88' of Lots 5 & 6, Blk 1, Maupin Addition. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-.1525 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $275 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 701 East 9th, Project 99, tract of land 58' x 150' out of M. A. Lowe. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 6 It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1526 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $165 payable to Dennis Teasdale for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 703 East 9th, Project 100, tract of land 57.8' x 150' out of M. A. Lowe. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1527 from the Running Water Draw .Acaount 407 an~ General Fund Unappropriated Surplus Account 611 in the amount of $43,452~86 payable to High Plains Pavers, Inc. for construction estimate No. 1 for street improvements in the Running Water Draw on a contract dated May 23, 1973. Motion carried ~nanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1528 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-680 in the amount of $151.56 payable to Cliff's Signs Inc. for 30% of the total $505.20 cost for traffic safety signs as authorized March 25, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1529 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-814 in the amount of $69.00 payable to Tom Prutzman for travel expense to Oklahoma City to pick up vehicle purchased with revenue sharing funds. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to appoint Thomas Stephens as permanent Municipal Court Judge for the City of Plainview. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a report on the hotel-motel occupancy tax for the period ending March 31, 1974, in the amount of $2,438.09. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 7 It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to negotiate for a twelve month lease and to proceed with appraisal and advertising for the sale of city-owned property to Harry Igo and Plainsman Elevators, Inc.; said property being Lots 8 & 9, Blk 20, McClelland Addition. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to reject all bids received for the purchase of ultra-low volume equipment fo~ use by the public Safety department. Motion carried unanimously. (None of the bids received seemed compatible with the present system.) Discussion was held on the new minimum wage law. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to incorporate the following into the City of Plainview system: (1) the City of Plainview work week will start at 7:00 a.m. Monday morning and will continue until 7:00 a.m. the following Monday morning, (2) the City of Plainview work day will start at 7:00 a.m. and will continue until 7:00 a.m. the following day, and (3) the City of Plainview will change from a semi-monthly pay schedule to a bi-weekly schedule. MOtion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Browning, to approve the following for demolition: 1010 N. Columbia, 1505 Nixon, 1503 Nixon, 1504 Gray, 914 S. Columbia, 1000 Davidson, 909 West 5th, 318 Elm, 826 Beech, 308 West 10th, 807 West 5th, 907 Houston, 807 Galveston, 809 Galveston, 800 West 8th, 1809 Quincy, 2801 Dimmitt Road, 2701 Dimmitt Road, 708 Yonkers, 2402 Norma, 601 West 7th, 210 East 2nd, 203 Austin, 207 Austin, 209 Austin, 211 Austin, 215 Austin, 210 Baltimore, and 215 Denver. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1530, an ordinance providing for a reward of $200 to be paid to MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 8 any person furnishing information to the City of Plainview or its agents which information leads to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons of the offense of criminal mischief because of said person or persons intentionally or knowlingly damaging or destroying tangible property of the City of Plainview, without the consent of the proper authorities of the City of Plainview, Texas. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the analysis of revenue and payment of bills report for filing. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adjourn.the / meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting tdjourned at 8:45 p.m. ~ Mayor ATTEST: M. L. REA, City Clerk :PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City Council Chambers 901 Broadway Plainview, Texas 7:30 P. M. INVOCATION: Norman Huggins HEARING VISITORS PRESENT: 1. Any person is invited to attend meetings of your City Council to discuss matters of individual concern, tQ present and discuss proposals, to participate 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 request known in writing to the Mayor or City Manager at least one week in advance of the regular City Council meetings held on the first and third Monday of each month. Your presence is appreciated and you are invited to attend any part or all of ~he City Council meetings. 2. Mr. Truitt Mayes, acting director of the South Plains Association of Governments, will appear with a slide presentation presenting the programs, goals, and objectives of the South Plains Association of Governments. 3. Mr. Ralph V. Graham, executive director of the Central Plains Community Action Program, will appear to discuss a proposed grant program for alcoholism in Hale County. (See attached letter.) 4. Mr. Lloyd C. Woods will appear to receive a certificate of apprecia- tion in recognition and appreciation of community services rendered to the City of Plainview while serving as election judge from April 1969 to April 1974. 5. Receive for confirmation and oath of office, the following appointed authority, board, commission, and committee members: Jack Oswald City/County Airport Board Jerry Wofford Tax Equalization Board Randall Heye City/County Health Board Mrs. M. L. Watkins Mrs. R. S. Kiester Pete McDonald Paper Recycling Steering Committee Paper Recycling Steering Committee Paper Recycling Steering Committee April 1975 May 1975 PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 2 III. IV. VI. ZONE CASES: 1. Receive for consideration and discussion, Zone Case No. 249, request of J. D. Cobb for rezoning of the west 27 feet of Lot 19, Block 1, Grandview Addition from a R-2 Zone to a R-3 Zone for multi-family use, located at 3611 Grandview Drive. 2. Receive for consideration and adoption, Ordinance No. 74-1515, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as proposed in Zone Case No. 249. PUBLIC HEARING & BID OPENING: 1. Hold public hearing to discuss request of Mr. Earl Jackson, owner and operator of the Plainview Yellow Cab Company requesting a 10¢ per zone rate increase. A. Open public hearing - hear citizens present B. Discussion by Mayor and City Council C. Close public hearing D. Reject or authorize preparation of an ordinance. 2. Discuss and authorize receiving of quotation and purchase of equipment for the proposed fuel facility to be located at t.he municipal service center. Each component part is less than that required to advertise for bids so quotations will be received. Estimated cost to be approxi- mately $7,500. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 15, 197~4. Receive for filing, copies of minutes of the Electrical Board of Examiners meeting held April 16th, the Paper Recycling Steering Committee meeting held April 18th, the Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety meeting held April 24th, the Municipal Civil Defense Committee meeting held April 24th, and the Planning Board and Zoning Commission meeting held April 25th. OLD BUSINESS: Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, an ordinance setting the regular meeting days of the City Council to be on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning the month of June. (Ord. No. 74-1516) Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, an ordinance designating the place of each council member for future elections. (Ord. No. 74-1517) PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 6, 1974 Page 3 VII. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Receive for consideration and discussion, the proposed budget of the Plainview/Hale County Health Unit as recommended by the Plainview/ Hale County Board of Health at its regular meeting on March 26, 1974, and submitted by Ray D. Blair, Chairman. 2. Receive for information, activity report on the present clean up, paint up, fix up campaign. 3. Receive for consideration, discussion and filing, appraisal on the Curry-Bain property consisting of 11.107 acres in the John Kiser Pre- emption survey. (See attached letter.) 4. Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, specifications for the purchase of a booster fire truck pump and utility bed to be purchased with designated Public Safety and Fire Department Revenue Sharing Funds. 5. Receive for filing, Pioneer Natural Gas Company's cost of gas report on its West Texas system for the month of March 1974. (See attached letter.) 6. Discuss assignment of elected officials to be ex officio official representatives to the various boards, commissions, committees and authorities. 7. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1512 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account 611 in the amount of $1,196.90 payable to Account 620-817 for payment to Unistrut Texas, Inc. for traffic sign poles. 8. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1513 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $106.25 payable to Kruse-Reed, Inc. for use of a crane to move asphalt tanks at site of new service center. 9. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1514 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $100'.00 payable to Hale County State Bank for escrow in the Lowe-Pillow land purchase. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. Analysis of Revenue and Payment of Bills IX. MISCELLANEOUS: