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HomeMy WebLinkAbout74 0204 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 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: Ke!tz Garrison, Medlin Carpenter, Neal Williams, Richard Cross, and Jack Oswald. Also present were Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, M. L. Rea-City Clerk, Wm. R. H~gge-Director of Public Works, Harold Gladman- Director of Planning, Johnnie Ballew-Director of Public Safety, Norman Huggins- Director of Finance, Mike McGregor-Administrative Assistant, Ken Hammonds-Traffic Safety Coordinator, and Linda Fisch-Administrative Secretary. Visitors included Kanit Smutrat, Miss Glaucia Muniz Proenca, Evandro De Sauza Partez, Richard Milstead, Travis Trussell, Tom Almon, Tom Aday, Ron Ragland, Jimmy Holmes, Maurice Hanna, Mrs. Edith Kiester, Mrs. Annette Igo, Mrs. Helen Hogge, Wendell Holloman, and Tut Taw~ater. Invocation was given by Jack Oswald. Mrs. Edith Kiester and Mrs. Annette Igo appeared before the Council with information pertaining to a paper recycling program. Further discussiom will be held with Mayor John Stoneham and City Manager Marshall Pharr Tuesday morning, Eebruary 5th, at 9:30 a.m~ City of Plainview honorary citizenship certificates and flags were presented to Miss Glaucia Muniz Proenca (Lions Club representative from Brazil) and Mr. Kanit Smutrat (foreign exchange student from Thailand). A flag was also presented to Mr. Evandro de Sauza Partez (foreign exchange studentCfrom Brazil l±ving in Lubbock). MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 2 The following received certificates of appointment to various boards, committees, and commissions: Maurice Hanna-City Charter Study Committee and Building Code Board of Appeals; Ronny Ragland-Planning Board & Zoning Commission; Tom Aday-Board of City Development; and Richard Milstead-Neighbomhood Improvement Committee (Amea 5). Mr. Jimmy Holmes, CPA, presented the audit for the fiscal year 1972-73. Discussion was held on various points of the audit. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to appoint Mr. Holmes as auditor Tfor the fiscal year 1973-74. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. UR218-74 from the Water and Sewer Non-Departmental Account 703 in the amount of $72,500 transferred to the Water and Sewer Fund Water Production Account 720 for Canadian River Municipal Water Authority con- struction cost amortizati6n. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1471, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as proposed in Zone Case No. 244, request of the Plainview Industrial Foundation for rezoning of a tract of land from a R-1 to a M-1 Zoning District, located at 3800 North Quincy. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the tabulation of bids for the purchase of the following street maintenance and construction equipment: It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to award~he contract for one current model 12 ton self-propelled pneumatic-tired roller to the lowest bidder, Conley-Lott & Nichols MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 3 in the amount of $9,065. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to award the contract for one reconditioned portable vibrating steel wheel tandem roller to the lowest bidder, Plains Machinery, in the amount of $7,515. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to award the contract for one current model bituminous maintenance distributor and one 1974 truck chassis and cab unit for same to Conley- Lott & Nichols Machinery in the amounts of $5,840 and $4,819 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. Reminder was made of bids to be received February !8th for the purchase of asphalt tanks and heaters and the sale of surplus garbage collection equipment. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held January 21, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing were copies of minutes of the Central Business District Improvement Committee meeting held January 22nd, the Board of Adjustment meeting held January 22nd, the Planning Board and Zoning Commission meeting held January 24th, and the Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety meeting held January 31st. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize advertising for sale property located at 707 Broadway held in trust by the City of Plainview for the Unger Memorial Library; bids to be received February 18th with no bids accepted less than the appraised value of $10,500. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 4 Discussion was held on the valuation report of property owned by Mr. J. L. Browning in the 400 block of West 18th Street with an appraised value of $2,400. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to withdraw theoffer (which was rejected by Mr. Browning) in the amount of $2,400. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the valuation report of the apartment building at 213 West 9th in the amount of $10,500. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Williams, to authorize payment to the City National Ban~ in the amount of $187.50 for the City of Plainview's share in newly installed curb, gutter, and sidewalk in the 200 block of West 7th Street. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the 1974 mosquito control program. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to deny the request of Mr. Jarvis Zeeck for a price increase due tO.the present contract and to authorize advertising for bids should Mr. Zeeck desire to break the contract. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to ~ authorize the City Manager to sign a contract between the City of Plainview and Bill Cookston Auto Sales and Salvage Company for the removal, storage, and dis- position of junk vehicles. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on architectural sketches of the proposed service center. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to authorize advertising for bids on construction to be received March 14th with award to be made at the regular meeting on March 18th. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 5 Maurice Hanna presented several recommendations Of the City Charter Study Committee for possible inclusion on the ballot on April 2, 1974. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize advertising for the purchase of a ultra low volume ground spray unit for the 1974 vector control program. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1466 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account 611 in the amount of $544 payable to Unistrut Texas, Inc. for traffic sign poles. Motion carried u~animously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1467 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $440 payable to Bond Excavating for backhoe service. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1468 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $5,078.33 payable to High Plains Pavers for warehouse floor construction. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1469 from the Pro Rata Construction Account 434 in the amount of $5,461.64 payable to Holloway Contracting Company for the North Quincy water and sewer project. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a copy of the authority, board, commission, and committee members. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 6 Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1470 from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus Account 611 in the amount of $2,361.72 payable to the General Fund Recreation Department Account 641 for payment to L. James Robison & Associates for plans and specifications fQr tennis courts. Motion carried unanimously. (Seventy- five percent is to be paid now [~$1,771.29] and 25% to be' paid upon completion of contract [$590.43].) It was moved by Alderman Carpenter~ seconded by Alderman Oswald, to appoint Mr. B. C. "Doc" Cross as a member of the Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Alex Hinojosa (October 1974). It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to appoint the following to the Youth Advisomy Committee: Tony Luna, Sheila Luster, Tommy Barrick, Phil Aday, Wade Lilly, Patty Johnson, Kirk Caddel, Angle Aldaco, and Tommy Jordan. Motion carried unanimously° It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. / ON~H~M, Mayor ATTEST: M. L. REA, City Clerk PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City Council Chambers 901 Broadway Plainview, Texas 7:30 P. M. III. INVOCATION: Jack Oswald 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. 2. Mrs. Harry Igo and Mrs. Bob Keister will appear to discuss the possibility of beginning a paper recycling program. 3. Presentation of honorary citizen certificates and City of Plainview flag to Miss Glaucia Muniz Proenea and Kanit Smutrat. 4. Receive for confirmation and oath of office, the following appointed authority, board, commission~ and committee members: Maurice Hanna City Charter Study Committee Maurice Hanna Loyd Belk Building Board Code of Appeals Building Board Code of Appeals January 1977 January 1977 Ronny Ragland Planning Board & Zoning Commission January 1977 Harley Redin Board of Adjustment September 1976 Tom Aday Board of City Development December 1976 Richard Milstead Neighborhood Improvement Committee October 1974 5. Jimmy Holmes, CPA, will appear to present the audit for the fiscal year 1972-73. ZONE CASES: Receive for consideration and discussion, Zone Case No. 244, request of the Plainview Industrial Foundation for rezoning of a tract of land from a R-1 to a M-1 Zoning District located at 3800 North Quincy. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 2 IV. Ve VI. Receive for consideration and adoption, Ordinance No. an ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as proposed in Zone Case No. 244. PUBLIC HEARING AND BID OPENING: Receive for consideration, discussion and award, tabulation of bids for the purchase of street maintenance and construction equipment. (See attached tabulation sheet.) Reminder of the sale of surplus garbage collection equipment. Bids to be received at 2:00 p.m. CDT Monday, February 18~h for the sale of six surplus garbage collection trucks and body units. Award for the sale of the units will be made at the City Council meeting in regular session at 7:30 p.m. that night. (See attached bid form.) Reminder of bids To be received on the purchase of asphalt tanks and heaters on February 18th as previously authorized. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting held January 21, 1974. Receive for filing, copies of minutes of the Central Business District Improvement Comm{ttee special meeting held January 22nd, the Board of Adjustmeht meeting held~Janu~ry 22nd, and the Planning Board and Zoning Commission meeting held January 24th. OLD BUSINESS: Receive for consideration: discussion and approval, the declaration of the property held in trust by the City of Plainview ~for the Unger Memorial Library at 707 Broadway for the purpose to be declared surplus and to be offered for public sale. Authorize the advertising for sale on February 18th at the regular Council meeting. No bids of less than $10,500,~the appraised value, will be accepted. 2® Receive for. consideration and discussion, valuation report of the J. L. Browning property in the 400 block of West 18th Street being 150 feet east and west on 18th Street and 200 foot depth with an appraised value of $2,400. Receive for consideration and discussion, the valuation report of the apartment building at 213 West 9th Street. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 3 VII. NEW BUSINESS: Receive for consideration and discussion, a request from the City National Bank for improvements to the curb, gutter, and sidewalk in the 200 block of West 7th Street; total cost of improvements was $900. Estimated cost to remove and replace curb and gutter is $3.75 per linear foot for 50 feet equals $187.50. 2. Discuss the proposed 1974 mosquito control program. Receive for filing, data on the 1973 mosquito control program. (See attached.) Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, an agreement between the City of Plainview and Bill Cookston Auto_Sales and Salvage~Com~an~ for the removal, storage, and disposition of junk vehicles. (See attached agreement.) Receive for approval and consideration, tentative architectural sketches of the City of Plainview proposed service center. Authorize advertising for bids to be received on March 14, 1974, with the proposed award to be on the regular Council meeting of March 18th. 5. Discuss proposed recommendations of the City Charter Study Committee for possible inclusion on the ballot of April 2, 1974. 6e Receive for consideration and discussion, request from Fabit Corporation of Lubbock, Texas, with regard to completion of a contract for solid waste containers. (See attached letter.) 7e Receive for discussion and authorization, proposal to advertise for the purchase of a ultra low volume ground spray unit for the 1974 vector control program. Se Receive for consideration, discussion, and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1466 from the Unappropriated Surplus Account 611 in the amount of $544.00 payable to Unistrut Texas, Inc. for traffic sign poles. 0 Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1467 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amoun~ of $440.00 payable to Bond Excavating for backhoe service. 10. Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1468 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $~ payable to High Plains Pavers for warehouse floor construction. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Page 4 VIII. IX. 12. Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1469 from the Pro Rata Construction Account 434 in the amount of $5,461.64 payable to Holloway Contracting Company for the North Quincy water and sewer project. Receive for filing, a copy of the authority, board, commission, and committee members. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: MISCELLANEOUS: