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Home My WebLink About04 1026 minThe Plainview City Council met on October 26, 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 4:15 p.m. on October 21, 2004. Mayor John C. Anderson presided. Councilmembers present were: John N. Bertsch-Distdct 4, Ron Trusler- District 5, Wendell Dunlap-District 6 and Roland Nash-District 7. Councilmembers Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-District 2 and Belinda Pena-District 3 were absent. Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson-Director of Civil Service, Will Mull-Police Chief, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Greg Zielinski-Code Enforcement Officer, Del Essary-Superintendent, Solid Waste Management, Larry Gould-Building Official, Mike Allen-Police Sergeant and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. Guests present: Rev. Drew Travis, Kevin Adamson, Parker Adamson and David Adamson Rev. Drew Travis, First Presbyterian Church delivered the invocation. Kevin Adamson and Parker Adamson, of Cub Scout Pack 223 led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Greg Ingham, City Manager presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Del Essary for five years of service on the SPAG Solid Waste Advisory Committee. He also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sergeant Mike Allen for completing a 28- hour training program on how to develop a Citizen Corp. group for the City of Plainview. Mayor Anderson presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Greg Ingham for four years of service on the SPAG Governmental Application Review Committee. Councilmember Bertsch moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Trusler and carried by unanimous vote. 'Items approved on the Consent Calendar included: a) Approval of minutes of October 12, 2004 ahd October 21, 2004; b) The granting of an excused absence to Councilmembers Kelvin Tipton, Mary Jane Shanes and Belinda Pena; c) Approval of financial reports. d) Ordinance No. 04-3431 - second reading, an Ordinance amending the table of contents and Chapter 20, Plumbing, ofthe City of Plainview Code of Ordinances to adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code (2003 Edition) and the Uniform Mechanical Code (2003 Edition); cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. e) Ordinance No. 04-3432 - second reading, an Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Housing, of the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. f) Ordinance NO. 04-3433 - second reading, an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Buildings, of the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances to designate the 323 City of Plainview Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 1 of 4 324 g) h) i) J) International Building Code, International Residential Code, and International Energy Conservation Code as the Building Codes for the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas; cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. Ordinance No. 04-3434 - second reading, an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Electricity, Article VI, Installation Regulations of the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances, to adopt the National Electrical Code (2002 Edition); cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause, and effective date. Ordinance 04-3435- second reading, an Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention of the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances; cumulativeness clause, conflicts clause; severability clause, and effective date. The Council approved the appointment of Nadine Rogers to the RSVP Advisory Council to fill the-unexpired :term of Hoppy Toler with said expiration date being December 31, 2005. The Council awarded the following vehicle bids: 1) % Ton Full Size Pickup for a Chevrolet from Gunn Chevrolet of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $12,209.00. Other bids received were as follows: Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio, Texas - Dodge - $13,364.00; Bayer Motors, Comanche, Texas - Chevrolet - $12,595.00; Leif Johnson Ford, Austin, Texas - Ford $12,695.00; Jack Morris Ford - Ford $13,275.00; Gardner-Chevrolet- Chevrolet- $13,051.30; and Hall Buick Pontiac GMC, Tyler, Texas - GMC - $17,558.05. 2) 3A Ton Full Size Pickup + Utility Body for a Dodge to Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $18,315.00. Other bids received were as follows: Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio, Texas - Chevrolet - $18,881.00; Bayer Motors, Comanche, Texas - Chevrolet - $20,270.00; Leif Johnson Ford, Austin, Texas - Ford - $20,459.00; Jack Morris Ford - Ford - $19,621.93; and Gardner Chevrolet - Chevrolet - $20,640.00. 3) 3/~ Ton Full Size Pickup + Flat Bed for a Ford to Jack Morris Ford, local bidder in the amount of $17,182.93. This amount includes a local 3% variance. Other bids received were as follows: Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio, Texas - Dodge - $16,890.00; Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio - Chevrolet - $17,457.00; Bayer Motors, Comanche, Texas- Chevrolet - $17,790.00; Leif Johnson Ford, Austin, Texas - Ford $17,544.00; and Gardner Chevrolet - Chevrolet - $18,250.00. 4) 1 1/2 Ton Regular Cab + Dump Bed for a Ford to Jack Morris Ford in the amount of $37,824.16. Other bids received were as follows: Gardner Chevrolet- Chevrolet - $41,665.00 and Hall Buick Pontiac GMC, Tyler, Texas - $31,628.35 (did not meet specifications). 5) 4 Door 2 Wheel Drive SUV for a GMC to Hall Buick Pontiac GMC in the amount of $19,188.55. Other bids received were as follows: Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio, Texas - Dodge - $19,220.00; Gunn Chevrolet, San Antonio, Texas - Chevrolet - $19,660.00; Bayer Motors, Comanche, Texas - Chevrolet - $19,540,00; Leif Johnson Ford, Austin, Texas - Ford - $23,458.00; Jack Morris Ford - Ford - $23,871.75; and Gardner Chevrolet - Chevrolet - $21,425.00. Greg Ingham, City Manager presented for consideration the request from Peanut Corporation to waive platting requirements for water connection. He stated the City, Plainview/Hale County Industrial Foundation and the County extended the water line for fire service to the Peanut Plant. The Peanut Plant has now decided they want to hook City of Plainview Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 2 of 4 up to City water. The property is not platted and they are asking us to waive the platting requirements at this time. He stated the City would be in a better position by waiving this requirement at this time. In the future if such were needed, each property owner could assist in the costs. There was no public comment. Councilmember Trusler moved to approve the waiver of platting requirements for the Peanut Plant. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried by unanimous vote. Brice Clements, City Engineer presented for consideration the Preliminary Plat of Plainview Vistas Addition, Unit No. 1 out of the NW 1/4 of Section 38, Block JK-2, Hale County, Texas. He stated this covers 17.03 acres at 3200 Lexington. The property has been zoned residential. The Planning & Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat with the following changes: 1) In order to provide street name continuity, change the following street names: a) Meadow Vista to Milwaukee b) Vista Park to Milwaukee c) Miles Avenue to 33rd d) Vista Trail to 34th 2) Number unnumbered lot to Lot 77 3) Provide building setback lines for Lot 77 4) Provide triangular cut-offs with 20 ft or greater lengths from inside intersection points on all alley corners 5) Provide dedication for alleys to be dedicated separately 6) Coordinate with Excel Energy and provide easements for street lights on the Cul- de-Sacs He stated staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to the changes above mentioned. Councilmember Wendell Dunlap moved to open the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Nash and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. There was no public comment. Councilmember Wendell Dunlap moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Anderson and carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m. Councilmember Bertsch moved to approve the Preliminary Plat with said corrections. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Trusler and carried by unanimous vote. Gary Glass, Fire Chief presented for consideration upon first reading, Ordinance No. 04-3436, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas granting a franchise renewal for a non-emergency transfer ambulance service to Lubbock Aid Ambulance service and repealing Chapter 4, Article IV of the Plainview Code of Ordinances in its entirety. He 325 City of Plainview Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 3 of 4 stated this ordinance approves a franchise agreement with Aid Ambulance to perform non-emergency transfers in the City. There was no public comment. Councilmember Roland Nash moved to approve Ordinance No. 04-3436 upon first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bertsch and carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City of Plainview Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 4 of 4