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HomeMy WebLinkAbout74 0121 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 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, Neal Williams, Richard Cross, and Jack Oswald. Also present were Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney, Wm. R. Hogge-Director of Public Works, Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, Robert Barnett-Director of Parks and Recreation, Mike McGregor-Administrative Assistant, and Linda Fisch-Administrative Secretary. Visitors included Rev. Glen Godsey, Vernon Clem, Tom Almon, Bob Smith, Tut Tawwater, and the Wendell Holloman Family. Invocation was given by Keltz Garrison. The following received certificates of appointment to various boards, committees, and commissions: Bob Smith - Neighborhood Improvement Committee and Glen Godsey - Plainview Housing Authority. Received for filing was a copy of the tabulation of bids received for the construction of tennis courts. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to award the bid to Don Masterson in the amount of $38,972.00 subject to the provision of a bid bond. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held January 7, 1974. Motion carried with Aldermen Oswald and Garrison voting against the motion and Mayor Stoneham voting in favor breaking the tie vote. Received for filing were copies of minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held December 27th, the Business and Economic Advisory Committee and Community/ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 2 Neighborhood Improvement Committee meetings held January 8th~ the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held January 10th, the Central Business District Improvement Committee meeting held January 15th, and the Hale County Airport Board and Citizen's Committee on Traffic Safety meetings held January 16th. Discussion was held on the request of Pioneer Natural Gas Company for an amendment to the present rate ordinance with Keltz Garrison giving a report on meetings held in relation to this request° It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Ordinance No. 74-1465, an ordinance pro- viding for monthly adjustments, to the nearest .01~ in the rates charged for the sale of natural gas service by Pioneer Natural Gas Company within the City of ?lainview in accordance with increases or decreases in the average monthly cost to Pioneer of gas purchased for its West Texas transmission system; defining cost of gas; and placing certain limits on the maximum adjustment to be allowed. Motion carried unanimously. Received for filing was a letter from Jimmy Holmes, CPA, concerning an~audit on cost of late delivery on a contract with PAK-MOR Manufacturing Company. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to write PAK-MOR stating that if they would pay the cost of the audit ($250.00), the City of Plainview would make the audit to determine the damage to the City because of late delivery. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Williams, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Mr. Bill Cantrelt to include s~fficient sketches and calculations to arrive at drawings to present to the Corp of Engineers and others concerning with cost estimates on changes needed for the proposed Running Water Draw Flood Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY 'COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 3 Discussion was held on the appraisal of an apartment building at 213 West 9th Street as made by Sid Cooper, Appraiser, in the amount of $10,500. Further study will be made on this and other appraisals. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald~ to authorize the City Manager to have the property appraised at 901 Austin if the need arises. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Cross, to appoint Mr. Richard Milstead to fill the vacancy on the Neighborhood Improvement Committee (Area 5) created by Charles Anderson moving from the city. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Ordinance 74-1458, an ordinance calling and setting the regular municipal election for the City of Plainview to be held on the first Tuesday in April of 1974, the same being the second day of said month, for the election of a Mayor and three (3) Aldermen; designating the place where said election is to be held; and appointing presiding officials thereof. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on a proposal from Mr. Ralph Douglas, President - ERA, Inc., concerning the treatment of effluent water. It was moved~by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Garrison: to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Mr. Douglas which will be brought back to the City Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize a study on lighting at the Hale County Airport in an effort to reduce the level of existing street lighting as an energy conservation measure. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 4 Received for filing was a copy of the City of Plainview Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 38. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance 74-1459 from the Revenue Sharing Fund 427 in the amount of $250.00 payable to John Thrasher for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1202 Frisco (Project 64, W ~ of Lots 9 and 10, Blk 3, Molino). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1460 from the Revenue Sharing Fund 427 in the amount of $250.00 payable to John Thrasher for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 300 East 3rd (Project 132, Lots 15 and 16, Blk 8, Original Town~ Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1461 from the Revenue Sharing Fund 427 in the amount of $504.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1706 N. Broadway (Project 45, Lot 1, Blk 13, Wye Addition), Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1462 from the Revenue Sharing Fund 427 in the amount of $250.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1100 Rock Island (Project 77, Lots 15 and 16, Blk 7, Frisco Addition). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1463 from the Revenue Sharing Fund 427 in the amount of $185.00 payable to W. Fo Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 5 a lot located at 1102 Rock Island (Project 89, Lots 13 and 14, Blk 7, Frisco Addition). Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Cross, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1464 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $10,517.47 payable to FABIT Corporation for the purchase of sanitation containers, Estimate No. 7. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on a request of Mr. Solin Clements for curb and gutter work in the 500 block of Austin Street. It was moved by Alderman Oswald, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize the extension of curb and gutter on the Clements property and also, if requested, on the property located at the southeast corner of 6th and Austin Streets. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Oswald, to authorize the extension of the demolition policy to include commercial property and to approve for demolition the following property: $04 Austin, 1504 Quincy, 3005 01ton Road, 207 Denver, 213 Denver, and 1600 Joliet. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize sending a statement of intent to the Texas Municipal League concerning workman's compensation. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on a meeting with County and City officials on January t7th concerning the drug problem in Hale County. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to authorize the City of Plainview to participate in a narcotics program with Hale County. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Cross, to approve the appointment of Mr. Johnnie Ballew and Mr. Jack Oswald as representatives to the MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 6 committee concerning the narcotics problem. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Aldemman Cross, to approve the following reports for filing; Motion carried unanimously. Municipal Court Report Police Report Fire Report Tax Report Engineering Report Street Report Sanitation Report Warehouse Report Animal Warden Report Traffic Control Report Building Report Library Report Utility Repomt Water Production and Treatment Keport Water Distribution Report Sewer Maintenance Report Summary of Airport, Board of City Development, and City/County Health Report Analysis of Revenuem and Payment~of Bills It was moved by Alderman Williams: seconded by Alderman Cross, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: M. L. REA~ City Clerk Meeting a~djourned at 8:50 p.m. / Mayor PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Januamy 21, 1974 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City Council Chambers 901 Broadway Plainview, Texas 7:30 P. M. III. IV. Ve INVOCATION: Medlin Carpenter HEARING VISITORS PRESENT: Any person is invited to attend meetings of your City Council to discuss matters of individual concern, to present and discuss pmoposa!s, to participate in public hearings,, or to be a visitor. Ifyou are present to appeap 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. Receive for confirmation and oath of office, the following appointed authority, board, commission, and committee members: Maurice Hanna Loyd Belk Ronny Ragland Harley Redin Glen E. Godsey Bob Smith Tom Aday City Charter Study Committee Building Code Board of Appeals January ~977 Building Code Board of Appeals -January 1977 Planning Board & Zoning Commission January 1977 Board of Adjustment September 1976 Plainview Housing Authority June~19?5 Neighborhood Improvement~Committee October 1974 Board of City Development December 1976 ZONE CASES: (None) PUBLIC HEARING AND BID OPENINGS: Receive for consideration, discussion and award, tabulation of bids for the construction and installation of tennis courts. (See attached tabulation sheet.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting held January 7, 1974. Receive for filing, copies of minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held December 27th, the Business and Economic Advisory Committee ~nd%C~mmunity/Neighborhood Improvement Committee meetings held January 8th, and the Central Business District Impmovement Committee meeting held January 15th. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 2 VI. VII. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Receive for consideration~and~discussion, the request of Pioneer Natural Gas Company for an amendment to the present rate ordinance. 2. Receive for consideration and discussion, a letter received from PAK-MOR Manufacturing Company of San Antonio, Texas, requesting the waiving of penalty for late delivery of contract with PAK-MOR. Discuss estimated cost of an outside audit. Receive for consideration, discussion, and approval, recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Plainview Country Club for a study to be made on the Plainview Golf Course to include sufficient sketches and calculations to arrive at drawings to present to the Corp of Engineers and others concerned with cost estimates on changes needed for the proposed Running Water Draw Flood Improvement Project, For a flat fee charge of $3,000, as proposed by Mr. Bill W..' Cantrell. (See attached.) e Receive for consideration, discussion and filing: appraisal and valuation of an~.ap~%ment building at 213 West 9th as previously authorized. NEW BUSINESS: Receive for consideration, diseussionand appointment, the recommendation of the Mayor to fill a vacancy to the NeighborhOod Improvement Committee for Charles Anderson who has moved from the city. Receive for consideration, discussion and approval, the adoption of Ordinance No. 74-1458, an ordinance calling for an election in the City of Plainview for the election of a mayor and three councilmen to be held on April 2, 1974~ to include the appointment of election judge and officials. Receive for consideration and discussion, a proposal from ERA, Inc., President, Mr. Ralph Douglas, concerning the treatment of effluent water. (See attached contract.) Discuss the proposal made by Mr. M. J. Smothers, President of Thrivons Manufacturing Division, and Mr. Dwight G. Hale, ~ales representative of Miller Manufacturing Company, concerning sol'id waste disposal. 5. Reminder of the City of P!ainview Seventh Annual Employee Awards Banquet at Way!and Dining Hall on January 25, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 3 VIII. ® 7e t0. Receive for consideration and discussion, recommendations of the PlainvieW/Hale County Airport Board to reduce the level of existing street lighting as an energy conservation measure. Receive for filing, City of Plainview Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 38. Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1459 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $250.00 payable to gohn Thrasher for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1202 Frisco (Project 64, W ~ of Lots 9 and 10~ Blk 3, Molino). Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1460 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $250.0b payable to John Thrasher for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 300 East 3rd (Project 132, Lots 15 and 16, Blk 8, Original Town). Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1461 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $504.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1706 N. Broadway (Project 45, Lot 1, Blk 13, Wye Addition). 11. Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1462 from.the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $250.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1100 Rock Island (Project 77, Lot 15 and 16, Blk 7, Frisco Addition). 12. Receive for consideration and adoption, Appropriation Ordinance No. 74-1463 from the Revenue Sharing Account 427 in the amount of $185.00 payable to W. F. Moore for the removal of debris and clearing of a lot located at 1102 Rock Island (Project 89, Lot 13 and 14, Blk 7, Frisco Addition). DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. Municipal Court Report 2. Fund Activity 3. Investment Summary 4. Personnel Summary 5. Police Report 6. Fire Report 7. Tax Report PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 21, 1974 Page 4 8. Engineering Report 9. Street Report 10. Sanitati6n Report 11. Warehouse Report 12. Animal Warden Report 13. Traffic Control Report 14. Weed Mowing and Vector Control Report 15. Building Report 16. Park & Recreation Report 17. Library Report 18. Utility Report 19. Water Produetion& TreatmentkReport 20. Water Distribution Report 211. Sewer Maintenance Report 22. Summary of Airport, Board of City Development, and City/County Health Department'Report IX. MISCELLANEOUS: