HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 0824 minThe Plainview City Council met on August 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The agenda for this meeting
was posted in City Hall at 3:30 p.m. on August 20, 2004. Mayor John C. Anderson
presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-
District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, Ron Trusler-District 5, Wendell Dunlap-District 6 and
Roland Nash-District 7. Councilmembers John N. Bertsch-District 4 was absent.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham~City Manager, John Castro-Director of
Community Services, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Wally Hatch-City Attorney,
Dale Simpson-DirecTor of Civil Service, Dennis Harkins-Police Captain, Gary Glass-Fire
Chief, Brice Clements-Engineer, Jack Keller-Budget Manager and Belinda Hinojosa-City
Secretary.
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Guests present: Randy Kaufman, Kevin Carter, Brian Thomas and Drury Roberts
Councilmember Kelvin Tipton delivered the invocation.
Mayor John C. Anderson led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Trusler moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved
on the Consent Calendar included: approval of minutes of August 10, 2004 and
August 19, 2004; the granting of an excused absence to Councilmember John N.
Bertsch; and the approval of financial reports.
John Castro, Director of Community Services advised the Council would hold a public
hearing regarding the annexation of a 1.52 acre tract out of Mesa Verde Addition, Unit
No. 7 and a 213.225 acre tract out of the West One-half of Section 27, Block JK-2, Hale
County, Texas. He stated this is the first of two hearings and it is a voluntary
annexation request for the strip center located north of the Wal-Mart Supercenter.
Councilmember Tipton moved to open the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Counci]member Trusler and carried by unanimous vote.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Shanes moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote. The public
hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.
Greg Ingham, City Manager presented for consideration and discussion the extension of
the contract with the Chamber regarding the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. He
stated due to a decision not being made on the hiring of a main street coordinator, he
would recommend Council extend the current contract for one year. He advised there is
a 90-day opt out clause.
Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. Kevin Carter of 4214 Ridgeway Drive
stated the executive committee met and agreed to go with a one-year extension.
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Councilmember Dunlap moved to extend the contract with the Chamber of Commerce
for one year. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by
unanimous vote.
Brice Clements presented the Preliminary Plat of Wilcox Addition, Unit No. 5 for a
public hearing. He stated this is for a single-family residence. This lot is located north
of Highway 70 and west of Ennis. The street is already paved. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommends approval. The property is currently owned by Garland Street
Church of Christ who is trying to sell the property to RKR.
Councilmember Trusler moved to open the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote;
Mayor Andemon asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
Councilmember Shanes moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing
was closed at 7:15 p.m.
Councilmember Trusler moved to approve the Preliminary Plat of the Wilcox Addition,
Unit No. 5. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried by
unanimous vote.
Jack Keller, Budget Manager presented for consideration Resolution R04-140, a
Resolution of the City of Plainview adopting an Investment Policy. Mr. Keller stated
this is the annual renewal of the Investment Policy, which has been slightly reworded.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Tipton asked who would authorize the investments. The Budget
Manager and City Manager or designee, in this case the designee being Tammy
Adams. The Public Investment Act requires that both individuals receive a certain
amount of training.
Councilmember Tipton moved to approve Resolution R04-140. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Tipton moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was duly seconded
by Councilmember Trusler and carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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