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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95 0627 min MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview June 27, 1995 The Plainview City Council will held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Alton Jackson Sr.-Precinct 1, Mary Virginia Kirchhoff-Precinct 2, Rey Rosas-Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson- Precinct 4, Barbara Dorman-Precinct 5, Dwain Dodson-Precinct 6, and Irene Favila-Precinct 7. Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager, Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director, Roy L. Osborne-Chief of Police, Barbara Sullivan-Municipal Court Judge, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Roland Asebedo-Asst. Fire Chief, Muff London-Director of Community Development, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, and Karen McBeth-City Secretary. News media present: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald, and Wayland Baptist~ University television crew. OPEN MEETING 1. Invocation - The Reverend Leonard Chatham - Following the invocation Rev. Chatham spoke about concerns he has for families living in the Austin Heights area of Plainview. He said his concerns should be the concerns of the entire City and especially of the City Council. He stated he fears the likelihood of a stray bullet entering his home and injuring someone; he fears for the safety of his wife outside their house; he stated people are afraid to come to church because of illegal activity being conducted in close proximity to the church; and he said he believe that when an offering is taken at his church often times individuals who are not members, and with no intention of becoming members, and are chemically dependent, come in so as to ascertain the amount of the offering. He stated he will be meeting with Councilmember Alton Jackson Sr. and give him specifics to bring back to the Council and Police Chief. The Council and Mayor Woods thanked Rev. Chatham for his information and for coming to the Council with his concerns. 2. Recognitions - Mayor Woods presented Bobby Masters with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service during the Viet Nam conflict and R.C. Hyde with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service in World War II. Mayor Woods also presented a plaque with words of appreciation to Barbara Dorman, Alton Jackson Sr. and Dwain Dodson for their services as Mayor Pro Tem to the City of Plainview. Municipal Court Judge Barbara Sullivan made an announcement regarding a ceremony scheduled to honor all the veterans that have served in the Armed Forces to take place on July 4, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. at the big flag in Regional Park. She said there will be a reception at the Rotary 1 of 4 Building at 5:00 p.m. honoring these veterans and at 10:00 p.m. on the 4th there will be a giant fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July. She invited everyone to come to Regional Park and participate in these activities. 3. Consent Calendar - Barbara Dorman moved the Consent Calendar be approved as presented; Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion and being put to a vote, carried unanimously. a) b) c) Minutes were approved. Departmental Reports were accepted. Expenditures were accepted. d) Board, Committee and Commission Appointments. Board of Electrical Examiners. No appointments were made. e) Southwestern Public Service Company - Interruptible Service. Resolution No. 95-113. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas, sitting in its regulatory authority pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995, S.B. 319, 74th Legislature, R.S. 1995 CPURA 1995"), with regard to the electric tariffs for an experimental industrial interruptible rate rider and experimental off-peak scheduled interruptible service filed by Southwestern Public Service Company(Southwestern) with the City of Plainview, Texas. The Resolution was approved. Junked Motor Vehicles - Ordinance No. 95-3048. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas which provides for the amendment of Article II, Chapter 16, Junked Motor Vehicles, to allow for more complete conformance with state statutes; Severability clause; Conflicts clause; and Effective date. Second and Final Reading. Approved and adopted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4. Plat - Plainview Capital, L.P. Consider the combination plat of Plainview Capital, L.P., Plainview, Hale County, Texas. Director of Community Development Muff London reviewed the plat as submitted for the Council stating, the plat is recommended for approval with the following requirements: Approval of constructions plans; Acceptance of the delay in payment of escrow funds for water, sewer, and paving improvements until the project is funded, and; Acceptance of the delay in payment of connection charges until the project is funded. Unanimous approval of the plat with the stipulations as presented by Ms. London, followed a motion by Barbara Dorman and seconded by Dwain Dodson. 5. Plat - Plainview Manor. Consider the final plat of Plainview Manor, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. Ms. London, Director of Community Development, presented the details of the plat request stating the plat is recommended for approval with the following conditions: Approval of constructions plans, and; Acceptance of the delay in payment of escrow funds for 2 of 4 water, sewer, and paving improvements until the project is funded. Dwain Dodson moved the final plat of Plainview Manor be approved with the stipulations detailed by staff; Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion; The motion was unanimously passed. 6. Plat - Exemption 2311 Quincy. Consider request for the property located at 2311 Quincy, which is located at 24th & Quincy and is over an acre, to be exempt from the City of Plainview platting procedures. Ms. London explained that the property owners at 2311 Quincy want to build a garage and since the property is over an acre in size any building at the site would normally require the area to be platted. The property owners are not developing the area in the normal sense of the word and simply want to build a garage for their personal use, and the property is fully developed, therefore they request to be exempted from the platting requirements. Planning and Zoning Commission approved their request, but did recommend the property be surveyed prior to any building. After a short discussion, Dwain Dodson made a motion to grant the homeowners request without a survey being required. Barbara Dorman seconded the motion which was subsequently approved by unanimous consent. 7. Railroad Crossing - Protection. Second of two public comment periods regarding railroad crossing hazards and consider prioritizing those crossing for signalization. Chief of Police Roy Osborne gave a quick summary of the railroad crossings inside the City of Plainview and the hazards presented at certain crossing due to the lack of signalization. No one made any public comment. Dwain Dodson made a motion the report be accepted and sent to the railroad companies so as to facilitate signalization at the crossings deemed most hazardous, even though it may not be in the near future; Barbara Dorman seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 8. Speed Zone - S.W. 3rd St. Ordinance No. 95-3049. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, amending Section 23-168 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a maximum rate of speed for vehicles traveling eastbound and westbound on FM 3466 (S.W. 3rd Street); Providing for a penalty; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; 'And effective date. First Reading. Chief of Police Roy Osborne told the Council that the speed zones along S.W. 3rd Street are set by the Texas Highway Department and not the City of Plainview, and the City is adopting the ordinance so as to comply with State regulations. In answer to questions by the Council, Chief Osborne stated the Highway Department has said, "No" to the request for a signal light at S.W. 3rd and Ennis as a means of controlling traffic. Barbara D0rman made a motion to approve this First Reading of Ordinance No. 95-3049; Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. 9. Consideration of City Council Policy Guidelines: City Manager Jim Jeffers related the Council's numerous discussions about whether to formally adopt specific guidelines, and the fact that such a policy is still being discussed. A. Agenda Action Procedures - The proposed guideliness outline the specific sequence of actions in passing an item on the Regular Agenda at Council meetings. Following a discussion by the Council, Dwain Dodson moved that Item A - Agenda Actions Procedures 3 of 4 not be adopted; Barbara Dorman seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. B. Agenda Repeat Items - This item was not considered by the Council. C. Council Relations Policy - This policy addresses the relations between the mayor and council; council and staff; and council and media. The policy is only a guideline to promote efficient and effective governing and effect favorable relations with the community. Dwain Dodson moved to adopt the Council Relations Policy; Barbara Dorman seconded the motion. The motion passed with Councilmembers Jackson, Kirchhoff, Hutcherson, Dorman and Dodson voting for it and Councilmembers Rosas and Favila voting against it. Mayor Woods appointed a Council Relations Committe comprised of Barbara Dorman, Irene Favila and Alton Jackson. At this time, Rey Rosas said he wished to recognize Manuel Botilla and other members of a newly organized soccer team for Plainview. He said they will be playing area teams and invited the public to attend the games. He said the name of the team is "Atlas." 10. Executive Session. Discussion of evaluation of a public officer or employee; Specifically Municipal Court Judge. This meeting is authorized by [TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. Ann. art 6252-17, Section 2(e) (Vernon Supp. 1994)]. Dwain Dodson moved to convene in Executive Session; Rey Rosas seconded the motion; the motion carded unanimously. The Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. 11. Municipal Court Judge. Consider action per Executive Session. The Council reconvened in regular session at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken. 12. Adjournment. Mary Virginia Kirchhoff moved the meeting adjourn; Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously and Mayor Woods declared the meeting adjourned 8:43 p.m. Passed and approved on~j~iy 11, 1995. Lloyd C. Woods, Mayor ATTEST: I~aren McBeth, City Secretary ~ ~ 4 of 4 not be adopted; Barbara Dorman seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. B. Agenda Repeat Items - This item was not considered by the Council. C. Council Relations Policy - This policy addresses the relations between the mayor and council; council and staff; and council and media. The policy is only a guideline to promote efficient and effective governing a!~ffect favorable relations with the community. Dwain Dodson moved to adopt the Co~l~cil~lations Policy; Barbara Dorman seconded the motion. The motion passed with ~cil~embe~s Jackson, Kirchhoff, Hutcherson, Dorman and Dodson voting for it and C~ ciln~bers Rosas and Favila voting against it. Mayor Woods appointed a (~0uncil Relations Committe comprised of Barbara Dorman, Irene Favila and Alton Jackson. At this time, Rey Rosas said he wished to recognize Manuel Botilla and other members of a newly organized soccer team for Plainview. He said they will be playing area teams and invited the public to attend the games. He said the name of the team is "Atlas." 10. Executive Session. Discussion of evaluation of a public officer or employee; Specifically Municipal Court Judge. This meeting is authorized by [TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. Ann. art 6252-17, Section 2(e) (Vernon Supp. 1994)]. Dwain Dodson moved to convene in Executive Session; Rey Rosas seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. The Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. 11. Municipal Court Judge. Consider action per Executive Session. The Council reconvened in regular session at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken. 12. Adjournment. Mary Virginia Kirchhoff moved the meeting adjourn; Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously and Mayor Woods declared the meeting adjourned 8:43 p.m. Passed and approved on July 11, 1995. Lloyd C. Woods, Mayor ATTEST: Karen McBeth, City Secretary 4 of 4