HomeMy WebLinkAbout79 0313 minPLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
March 13; 1979' "
7:30 P. M.
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City Council Chambers
901 Broadway
Plainview, Texas
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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 Mayor Bob Wayland presiding and
the following Councilmen present: Jeane Browning-Place One; Medlin Carpenter-Place
Two; L16yd Woods-Place Three; Tom Almon-Place Four,and A. William SoRelle-Place Five.
Also present were the following City Staff: Randy Holly-Administrative Assistant,
Tom Hamilton-City Attorney, Buddy Dodson-Tax Assessor/Collector, M. L. Rea-City Clerk,
Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Johnnie Ballew-Director of Safety and Environment,
Bill Hogge-Director of Public Works, Alan Stewart-Director of Police Services, Woody
Sevison-Director of Fire Services, Harold Gladma~-Director of Planning, Bob Richards-
Building Inspector, Richard Cross-Municipal Court Ju.dge and Elaine Corn-Tax Department.
Also present were the following visitors: Gary Mack-KVOP Radio, ShaYi Campbell-
Plainview Daily Herald, Ron McCandless-KKYN Radio, Charles Bechtold-KMCC Television
Mrs. Coy Price, Mr & Mrs. J. E. Lee, Vern Evans, Raymond & Viola Pearce, Howard Jenkins,
Keith Dunavant, Don Smith and Brenda Holly.
Invocation was given by Randy Holly.
It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to remove Zone Case
No. 414 from table, Motion carried unanimously.
Vern Evans appeared for Zone Case No. 414. Raymond Pearce and J. E. Lee appeared
against Zone Case No. 414. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carpenter,
seconded by Alderman Almon, to deny the request for rezoning a tract of land out of the
North One-half of Block 80, College Hill Addition to the City of Plainview.and a tract of
land out of Section 33, Block JK-2, Hale County, Texas, from R-3 to C-R-D Zone for
commercial retail use, located at 613 Yonkers, Motion carried.with 4-for and..!,agai~st.
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The following reasons for denial were given:
1. Traffic problem
2. Future use of the property
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Received for discussion, two subdivision final plats previously approved by Planning
Commission for filing:
Odom's Corner 4-27-78
Westgate Addition, Unit No. 3 5-25-78
It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve the
minutes of the regular City Council meeting held February 27, 1979. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman SoRelle, to adopt Ordinance
No. 79-2317, an ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, retaining the tax imposed by
the Local Sales and Use Tax Act (Article 1066c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) on the sale
and distribution of gas and electricity for residential use in sa]id city. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Almon, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. CD3-099, from Community Development Fund Account ~2~-832 in the amount of
$35,046.21 payable to High Plains Pavers, Inc. for Construction Estimate No. 10, 1977
As§~ssment Project, Contract dated 11-22-77. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman SoRelle, seconded by Alderman Browning, to adopt Appropm]ation
Ordinance No. CDi-IO0 from Community Development Fund Account 429-836 in the amount of
$4,104.66 payable to Isdel Gamboa and Willson & Son for payment of 80% of total Rehabilitatior
work on case No. 78110~ ~'Romie Fennell,.Sr.
A discussion of the agree.ment b~ween Howard Mechanical and the City of Plainview
assuring continued maintenance and warranty on the park irrigation system bid was held.
The Council suggested that Harold Gladman and Tom Hamilton-City Attorney review the contract
and make the necessary changes to bring the contract up-to-date according to the latest
information obtained.
It was moved by Alderman Woods, ~econded by Alderman SoRelle, to appoint Mayor Wayland,
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Bill Hogge..and Randy Holly to work with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. with regard to
Waste Water Reclamation Plant Effluent. Motion carried unanimously.
A letter from Southwestern Public Service Company pertaining to the street lighting
~a~eement between the City of Plainview and Southwestern Public Service Company that
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expires on September 7, 1979., was reviewed. It was suggested that Norman Huggins
gather figures on gross receipts and total city cost of electricity to be presented
at a future meeting.
The Council approved an amendment to the Neighborhood Improvement Handbook for
Housing Rehabilitation concerning gran~ limitations. The new limitations approved were
for an 80% Grant with 20% participation from homeowners.
A letter of resignation was received from Mr. M. L. Rea, City Clerk & Treasurer.
The Council commended him on his service to the citizens and the City of Plainview
during the past 16 years.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Browning, to change the
word "You" to "The City" in the debris clearance projects documents. Motion carried
unanimously.
A letter and petition was submitted by Mrs. Eva Hurn concerning the termination of
Animal Warden, Jesse Rivera. A discussion followed and the Council requested that
Johnnie Ballew contact several of the petitioners to see if they would sign a sworn
affidavit:-tO~th~'charges made in the letter. Mr. Howard Jenkins a~peared concerning the
Dog Ordinance with his opinion on the situation. No action was taken in the termination
of Jesse Rivera.
It was moved by Alderman Browning, seconded by Alderman Almon, to go into Executive
Session to discuss the appointment of an Acting City Manager. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Almon, to come out of
Executive Session and appoint Randy Holly as Acting City Manager. Motion ~arried unanimously
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The following Departmental Reports were submitted:
A. Animal Warden Report
B. Building Inspection
C, City-Cqunty Health Unit
D. Fire Department
E. Library Department
F. Municipal Court
G. Police Department
H. Tax Department
Medlin Carpenter informed the Council of a resolution passed by the Board of
Directors of SPAG. No action was taken, however, instructions were given to include
this item on the next agenda.
It was moved byAlderman Woods, seconded byAldermanAlmon, to authorize the Mayor
to sign a contract concerning Engineering Services in reference to the Northeast Drainage
System introduced in the 1978-1979-1980 Community Development Plan.
City Attorney, Tom Hamilton, gave a briefing concerning legal advertising. Any
newspaper that meets the requirements under Article 28-A of the Texas Revised Civil
Statutes qualifies to handle legal advertising.
It was moved byAlderman Carpenter, seconded byAldermanWoods, to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M.
ATTEST:
M. L. RBA, City Clerk