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The City Council met on December 3, 2015 at 11:38 a.m., at the Plainview Convention
Center, 2902 W 4th Street, Plainview, Texas. The agenda for this meeting was posted in
City Hall at 10:50 a.m. on November 30, 2015. Mayor Wendell Dunlap presided.
Councilmembers present were: Charles Starnes — District 1, Larry Williams — District 2,
Norma Juarez — District 3, Mayor Pro Tem Teressa King — District 4, Susan Blackerby —
District 5, and Lionel Garcia — District 6. Councilmember Eric Hastey — District 7 was
absent.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder — City Manager, Andrew Freeman —
Assistant City Manager, Cris Valverde — Community Development Manager, Leslie Spear
Schmidt — City Attorney, Rusty Powers — Fire Chief, Sarianne Beversdorf — Director of
Finance, Tim Crosswhite — Interim Director of Public Works, Isauro Gutierrez —
Information Technology Specialist, Ken Coughlin — Police Chief, Derrick McPherson —
Emergency Management Captain, Bobby Martinez — Water Reclamation and Judy
Rasher — Community Development Secretary.
News Media Present: Homer Marquez — Plainview Herald and Caleb Hatch — Plainview
Radio
Guests present: Jessie Arredondo and Tony Younger
Mayor Wendell Dunlap led in the Invocation.
Andrew Freeman, Assistant City Manager presented for consideration on first public
hearing of Zone Case No. 859 — a request to re -plat and rezone the North Half of Lot 10,
Block 1 of the Mesa Verde Addition, Unit No. 2 for a memory care/assistant living facility.
The property is located south of the Walmart Supercenter and east of the Prairie House
Living Facility. The property will be divided into 4 tracts with access down the middle and
extending the sewer line and city's utilities to the property. The reason for the hearing is
to request for extension of the utilities and allowing access for city vehicles to pick up
trash and re -plat of said property.
Mayor Dunlap entertained a motion to open a public hearing on re -plat of the North Half
of Lot 10, Block 1, Mesa Verde Addition Unit No. 2, City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas.
Councilmember Charles Starnes moved for a motion to open a public hearing. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Teressa King and carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Dunlap asked for public comments. Jessie Arrendondo, representing Gary Plante
of BBHH Capital of Texas provided additional information regarding the memory care/
assistant living facility. He states the BeeHive homes will divide the property into four
buildings. The first home will be built on the southwest corner and will serve as a memory
care unit. Each facility will have a 17 room living complex. Once the first building has hit
80% occupancy, BeeHive will begin on the second building. BeeHive Home is a 24 hour
care facility. Once they have 3 of the facilities built, they will employ 50 people on staff
full time. Annual gross receipt per building is about $250,000.00. Approximate tax base
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of $4.5 million. During construction, BeeHive will try to purchase local material and local
labor to implement the construction of the facility.
Tony Younger of BeeHive stated that the Beehive Homes is to provide care to clients with
memory loss. This includes the physical safety of the resident as well as their security at
the facility. The staff will be licensed, background checks will be performed on each
employee, will have an administrator and a manager at each building. Tony Younger
stated that the homes are built to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. BeeHive
Homes will also provide exercise and activity for the clients. BeeHive family owns 30
franchise facilities in New Mexico and Texas. Mr. Younger said Plainview was a good
location for the facility as no similar service is available in the area.
Councilmember Charles Starnes moved to close the public hearing. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Norma Juarez. The public hearing was closed at 11:47
a.m.
Andrew Freeman, Assistant City Manager presented for consideration the rezoning of
the north half of lot 10, block 1, of the Mesa Verde Addition from a multi -family residential
2 (MF -2) zoning to a commercial retail 2 (C-2) zoning. This is the first reading of
Ordinance No. 15-3651. The reason for the change is the setback of the lot. This lot is
defined as a memory care/assistant care facility. This was presented to the Planning and
Zoning Committee on November 12th, and approval for C-2 zoning was approved. Staff
recommends approval of the rezoning of this property at the next City Council meeting on
Tuesday, December 8th.
Mayor Dunlap entertained a motion to open a public hearing on re -zoning of the North
Half of Lot 10, Block 1, Mesa Verde Addition Unity No. 2, City of Plainview, Hale County,
Texas. Councilmember Charles Starnes moved for a motion to open a public hearing.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Susan Blackerby and carried by
unanimous vote.
Mayor Dunlap asked for public comments. Councilmember Susan Blackerby had
questions regarding the construction of the additional units and whether or not all 4
buildings will be filled with clients. Tony Younger stated that it would be the occupancy.
The first building will be a memory care facility, the second building will be assistant living
and the third and fourth will depend on the demand of the clients. Mr. Younger feels there
is a strong demand for such a facility in this community and is confident that it will be
completed and full within the first year. The facility is private paid and will also accept
aid and attendance for veterans. BeeHive Homes are franchised. Mr. Younger stated
that BeeHive Homes is a family business and have been in business for 15 years.
Councilmember Susan Blackerby moved to close the public hearing. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Charles Starnes and carried by unanimous vote. The public
hearing was closed at 11:55 a.m.
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Councilmember Charles Starnes moved to approve Ordinance No. 15-3651 on the first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and carried by unanimous vote.
Assistant City Manager, Andrew Freeman introduced Cris Valverde as the new
Community Development Manager with the City of Plainview.
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of December 8,
2015.
There being no further business, Mayor Wendell Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 12:45
p.m.
Community Development Secretary
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