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HomeMy WebLinkAbout74 0415 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 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, Medlin Carpenter, Neal Williams, and Jack Oswald. Also present were Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, M. L. Rea-City Clerk, Wm. R. Hogge-Director of Public Works, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Mike McGregor-Administrative Assistant, Ken Hammonds-Traffic Safety Coordinator, Bill Rogers-Park Supervisor, Bob Richards- Building Inspector, and Linda Fisch-Administrative Secretary. Visitors included Earl Jackson, J. L. West, Don Snodgrass, Tom Almon, Ron Stoneham, Mrs. John Stoneham, Norman Peoples, Mrs. Norman Peoples, Mrs. Jeane Browning, Frank Day, Mrs. Frank Day, Maria Bejarano, Terri P~arr, Wendell Holloman-Plainview Daily Herald, and Chuck Martin-KVOP. Invocation was given by Neal Williams. Mr. Earl Jackson reviewed his request for a 10¢ per zone rate increase on taxi fare. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a resolution calling a public hearing for the regular meeting May 6, 1974, (R74-009). Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a copy of the tabulation sheet on bids received for the construction of a service center. Bids were received from the following: Carl Durbin - $351,000; Knox, Galley, & Meador - $3392419; Claude Martin & Sons - $379,800; and White, Belk& Cook - $368,804. Discussion was held on the alter- nates recommended to be omitted from the bid. It was explained that the service center would not be in excellent working condition if these alternates were omitted. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 2 Funds previously designated to the fire substation fund will be transferred to the service center budget for completion of alternates. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to award the contract to the lowest bidder Knox, Gailey, & Meador in the amount of $339,419. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 1, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing were copies of the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held March 26th; Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held March 28th; Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety meeting held March 29th; Paper Recycling Steering Committee meeting held April 4th; Business & Economic Advisory Committee meeting held April 9th; and the Community & Neighborhood Improvement Committee meeting held April 9th. Discussion was held on the proposal to exempt homesteads in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for persons over 65 years of age. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to take no action on the request. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on information prepared on the proposed June 15th bond issue to include street improvement bonds and park development bonds. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize the City Attorney to draw an ordinance approving submission of the $900,000 bond issue to the qualified voters of Plainview, Texas. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the request of Coca Cola Bottling Company for the establishment of a loading zone on the west side of Baltimore from Fifth Street north to the alley. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 3 Miss Maria Be[arano, a foreign exchange student from Boliva visiting in the home of Marshall and Ann Pharr for one week, was presented with a city citizen- ship certificate and city flag. Votes were canvassed on the municipal election held April 2, 1974. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1511, an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of an election held in the City of Plainview, Texas, on April 2, 1974, pursuant to Ordinance No. 74-1479 ordering an election in the City of Plainview, Texas, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Plainview for adoption or rejection proposed amendments to the existing charter of the City of Plainview, Texas. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Resolution NO. R74-008, a resolution declaring results of the City official's election. Motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney issued the oaths of office to the following elected officials; John D. Stoneham -.Mayor, Keltz Garrison - Alderman~ Neal Williams - Alderman, and Jeane Browning - Alderman. Jack Oswald was presented a certificate of appreciation and "key" to the city for his term on the City Council. Discussion was held on the designation of place for City Councilmen. Each councilman drew a number. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to authorize the City Attorney to draw an ordinance designating the following place for each councilman; Jeane Browning - PLACE 1; Medlin Carpenter - PLACE 2; Kettz Garrison - PLACE 3; Richard Cross - PLACE 4; and Neal Williams - PLACE 5. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 4 Discussion was held on the council meeting date to be held the second and fourth week. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing the meeting date to be the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a letter from Mr. Lloyd Wood resigning as election judge for the City of Plainview municipal election. Mr. Wood also recommended use of the Unger Memorial Library for future elections, due to crowded conditions at the Municipal Court. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to present Mr. Wood with a resolution in appreciation for his service to the City of Plainview. Motion carried unanimously. Secret ballot was held for the election of Mayor Pro Tem. On a vote of 3 to 1, Keltz Garrison was elected Mayor Pro Tem. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, Seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1506 from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus Account 611-640 in the amount of $3,251.70 payable to the General Fund Park Account 640-812 for payment to Panhandle Landscape & Construction Company for the amount of work completed to date less 10% retainage on tennis court construction. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the revised revenue sharing budget. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt the proposed revision. Motion carried unanimously. Mike McGregor, Administrative Assistant, presented information on the cleanup campaign scheduled for the month of May and sponsored by the Community & Neighborhood Improvement Committees. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 5 Received for filing was a copy of the City of Plainview newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 41. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1495 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $1,155.00 payable to Shield Spray Company for sterilization of weeds from three city blocks. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 7_4.-1496 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $300 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 3007 OltOn Road, Project 180 (40 x 188 ft., Blk 87, College Hill). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman .Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1497 from the Revenue Sharing Account ~27 in the amount of $350~payable to W. F. Moore for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 613 West 20th, Project 170 (Lot 7, Blk 8, Montrose). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1498 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $300 payable .to W. F. Moore for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1500 E1 Paso, Project 148 (Lot 5, Blk 83, Highland). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1499 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $350 payable to W. F. Moore for the removing of debris and clearing of MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 6 a lot located at 1502 E1 Paso, Project 149 (Lot 6, Blk 83, Highland). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1500 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $575 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 2701 Dimmitt Road, Project 182 (Lot 2, Blk 2, Edgemere Heights). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1501 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $350 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1617 Houston, Project 147 (Lot 9, Blk 23, NSLS). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No'. 7_4-1502from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $125.payable to Kenneth Bond for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1619 Independence, Project 157 (Lot 10, Blk 24, News Sub. Div.). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1503 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $165 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1601 Lexington, Project 166 (Lot 9-10-11, Blk 1, Williams~Sub.) Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1504 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 7 amount of $225 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removing of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1616 Milwaukee, Project 93 (Lot 18, Blk 1, Williams Sub. Div.). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Aldemman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1505 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-816 in the amount of $3,247 payable to Motorola for the purchase of seventeen receivers for civil defense, police, and fire department use. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1507 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $55.05 payable to High Plains Concrete Company for material used for sealing three abandoned wells. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1508 from the Pro Rata Escrow Account 435-003 in the amount of $1,386.50 payable to Graddy Tunnetl for refund of water and sewer deposit, Thunderbird Addition, Unit No. 3, Lots 1, 7, 12, and 16, Block 15. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No~ 74-1509 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account 611- 640 in the amount of $300 payable to Park Account 640-521 for payment to Bill Cantrell Planners Inc. for initial payment on the Country Club project. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1510 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427-701 in the amount of $15,273.85 payable to L. James Robison & Associates for 75% total MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 8 architect fee on the service center project. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve the recommendation of the Mayor for the appointment of Jack Oswald to the Airport Board. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the recommendation of the Mayor for the appointment of Mrs. Merwyn (Shirley) Igo to serve as representative to the Texas Library Systems Area Advisory Council. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Mrs. Glynas Pillow for the purchase in the amount of $900.00 for property located in the vicinity of 18th & E1 Paso across from the proposed service center. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve the request of Dr. Gwin Morris for the appointment of the following people to the Bicentennial Committee: Mrs. Ed Self, Mrs. Nathan Boles, Mrs. Mike Hutcherson, Mrs. James Davenport, Mrs. DeJuan Stricklamd, Russell Bowles, Lloyd Woods, Tom Baker, and Ray Barela. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a copy of estimated costs on recent vadalism on city owned property. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to authorize the CiTy Attorney to prepare an ordinance offering a reward on information leading to the arrest of a vandal, subject to the City Attorney checking for legality. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 9 It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Williams, to appoint Keltz Garrison as the Council representative to the Committee to Investigate Narcotics replacing Jack Oswald. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman CarpenTer, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to approve the following reports for filing. Motion carried unanimously. Municipal Court Report Fund Activity Investment Summary Personnel Summary Police Report Fire Report Tax Report Street Report Sanitation Report Warehouse Report Animal Warden Report Traffic Control Report Building Report Library Report Utility Report Water Production $ Treatment Report Water Distribution Report Sewer Maintenance Report It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meiting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. HN'~. STON~HAM,~ Mayor ATTEST: M~ L. REA, City Clerk PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City Council Chambers 901 Broadway Plainview, Texas 7:30 P. M. III. IV. Ve INVOCATION: Neal Williams 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 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 the City Council meeting. Mr. Earl Jackson, owner and operator of the Plainview Yellow Cab Company, will appear to discuss a proposed increase in fare charges for taxicabs. (See attached letter.) 3. Receive for confirmation and oath of office, the following appointed authority, board, commission, and committee members: Jerry Wofford Tax Equalization Board April 1975 Randall Heye City/County Health Board May 1975 Mrs. M. L. Watkins Mrs. R. S. Kiester Pete McDonald Paper Recycling Steering Com. Paper Recycling Steering Com. Paper Recycling Steering Com. ZONE CASES: (None) PUBLIC HEARING & BID OPENING: 1. Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, tabulation of bids for the construction of the City of Plainview Municipal Service Center. Bids were received April 3, 1974, at 3:00 p.m. (See tabu- lation sheet.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 1, 1974. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 2 VI. VII. Receive for filing, copies of minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held March 26th; Planning Board and Zoning Commission meeting held March 28th; Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety meeting held March 29th; Paper Recycling Steering Committee meeting held April 4th; Business & Economic Advisory Committee meeting held April 9th; and the Community Improvement & Neighborhood Improvement Committees meeting held April 9th. OLD BUSINESS: Receive for consideration and discussion, the proposal to exempt homesteads in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for persons over 65 years of age. ( See attached.) Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, a proposal authorizing the City Manager and staff to prepare information for the proposed June 15th bond election~to include street improvement bon~ and park development bonds. (See attached.) Receive for consideration and approval, request of Coca Cola Bottling Company to establish a loading zone on the west side of Baltimore from Fifth Street north to the alley. NEW BUSINESS: Receive tabulation of voting for cavass of the April 2;. 1974, Mayor- Alderman-City Charter Amendment Election, declaring the election results. A. Mr. Joe Sharp, City Attorney, to swear in John D. Stoneham, Mayor, and Keltz Garrison, Neal Williams, and Jeane Browning-Aldermen. Be Discuss designation of place numbers for each alderman in future elections and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Ce Discuss the chatter amendment changing the Council meeting date to the second a~d fourth week and authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance setting the date of future Council meetings. Receive for consideration, discussion and filing, a letter from Mr. Lloyd C. Woods, eledtion judge for the City of Plainview municipal election, April 2, 1974. (See attached.) PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 3 60 Se !0. 11. 12. Receive for consideration~ discussion and approval, Estimate No. 1 to Panhandle Landscape Construction Company of Amarillo for con- struction payment on the City of Plainview tennis courts located at Coronado and Estacada Junior High Schools. Total contract in the amount of $39,362; Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $3,251.70 as authorized by the architect. (Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1506) Receive for consideration an.d:~discnsaion, the amendment and revision of the proposed revenue sharing budget. (See attached.) Receive information concerning the 1974 city-wide "Pitch In" clean- up campaign, "Plainview Your City Keep It Clean". (See attached.) Receive for filing, City of Plainview Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 41. Receive for consideration, discussion, and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1495 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $1,155.00 payable to Shield Spray Company for sterilization of weeds from three city blocks. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1496 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $300.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 3007 Olton Road, Project 180. (40 x 188 ft., Blk 87, College Hill Addition) Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1497 'from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $350-.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 613 West 20th, Project 170. (Lot 7, Blk 8, Montrose) Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1498 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $300.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1500 E1 Paso, Pro~ect 148. (Lot 5, Blk 83, Highland) Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1499 from the Revenue Sharing Account in the amount of $350.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1502 E1 Paso, Project 149. (Lot 6, Blk 88, Highland) Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1500 from the Revenue Sharing Account in the amount of $575.00 pa~able to Kenneth Bond for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 2701 Dimmitt Road, Project 182. (Lot 2, Blk 2, Edgemere Heights) PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 4 VIII. 13. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1501 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $35~.00 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1617 Houston, Project 147. ('Lot 9, Blk 23, NSLS) 14. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1502 from the Revenue Sharing Account in the amount of $125.00 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1619 Independence, Project 157. (Lot 10, Blk 24, NSLS) 15. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74,1503 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $165.00 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1601 Lexington, Project 166. (Lot 9-10-11, Blk 1, Williams Sub Div.) 16. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1504 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $225~00 payable to Kenneth Bond for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1616 Milwaukee, Project 93. (Lot 18, Blk 1, Williams Sub. Div.) 17. Receive for consideration, discussion and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1505 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $3,247.00 payable to Motorola Inc. for the purchase of seventeen receivers for civil defense, police, and fire departments. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. Municipal Court Report 2. Fund Activity 3. Investment Summary 4. Personnel Summary 5. Police Report 6. Fire Report 7. Tax Report 8. Engineering Report 9. Street Report 10. Sanitation Report 11. o Warehouse Report 12. Animal Warden Report 13. Traffic Control Report 14. Building Report 15. Library Report 16. Utility Report 17. Water Production & Treatment Report 18. Water Distribution Report PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 15, 1974 Page 19. Sewer Maintenance Report 20. Analysis of Revenue and Payment of Bills IX. MISCELLANEOUS: