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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-2016 Council MinutesThe Plainview City Council met on August 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council 53 Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The agenda for this meeting was posted in City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on August 9, 2016. Mayor Wendell Dunlap presided. Councilmembers present were: Charles Starnes -District 1, Larry Williams -District 2, Norma Juarez -District 3, Teressa King -District 4, and Oliver Aldape-District 7. Councilmembers Susan Blackerby-District 5 and John Gatica-District 6 were absent. Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Leslie Schmidt -City Attorney, Tim Crosswhite-Director of Public Works, Rusty Powers -Fire Chief, Isauro Gutierrez - Information Technology Manager, Sarianne Beversdorf-Director of Finance, Ken Coughlin -Police Chief, Vanessa Rincon-Accountant, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary. News Media Present: Homer Marquez -Plainview Herald Guests Present: Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bickel, Brandy Luna, and Eric Hastey Councilmember King delivered the invocation and led in the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Starnes introduced Maria Fernanda Dilli Nano, a Rotary exchange student from Brazil. Mayor Dunlap and the Council recognized Glenn Bickel for his 24 years of service on the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board. Councilmember Williams moved to approve the consent calendar. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember King and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved on the consent calendar included the granting of excused absences to Councilmember Susan Blackerby and John Gatica; the approval of the minutes for July 21, 2016, July 26, 2016, July 26, 2016 Budget; approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period from April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016; and authorize Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 2013-041481-00 between the City of Plainview and the Department of State Health Services. The Contract as amended is denominated Contract No. 2016- 001047-01. Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager presented information on amending the "City of Plainview Community Development Program No. 1" by the City of Plainview, Texas, for the proposed redevelopment of that certain tract of land located on the west side of Interstate 27 and near North State Highway 194 (Dimmitt Highway), which will consist of an approximate 96.82 acre tract of land, in the City of Plainview, Texas. In July, the City Council approved a Resolution to call two public hearings for the public to make comments on an amendment to the City of Plainview's "Community Development Program No. 1". This is the first of two public hearings on this amendment. The second public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 18th at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. In May 2015, the City of Plainview created a Community Development Program under Texas Local Government Code 373. The property originally included in this Program was a 14.084 acre tract located at Section 35, Block JK -2, Hale County, Texas, formerly known as Plainview Peanut Co., LLC and a 68.55 acre tract of land located at the North part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Block JK -2, Hale County, Texas. The City City Council Minutes August 9, 2016 Page 1 of 3 54 is seeking to amend this Community Development Program No. 1 to include a 14.194 acre tract of land located in the general area of the original property in the program. The purpose of the Community Development Program is to encourage more industrial development in this area by planning and installing infrastructure to include roads, water and sanitary sewer. Once the infrastructure is complete, this area will be marketed to try to attract potential new businesses. The City and County are partnering together on this project known as the Business or Industrial Park. Mayor Pro Tem Starnes moved to open the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Juarez and carried by unanimous vote. There was no public comment. Councilmember Starnes moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Juarez and carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m. Cris Valverde, Community Development Manager presented for consideration on first reading Ordinance No. 16-3635, an Ordinance Of The City Of Plainview, Texas Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance And Map And Showing The Location, Boundary And Use Of Certain Property For The Issuance Of A Specific Use Permit To Operate A Day Care Center In A Multi -Family Residential District 1 (MF -1) Zoning District, Said Parcel Of Land Being Lot 10, Block 28, Highland Plv Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas; Cumulativeness Clause; Severability Clause; Repealer; And Effective Date. On June 23, 2016 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this particular case. The applicant is requesting rezoning from MF -1 to specific use permit to operate a daycare center. Mayor Pro Tem Starnes moved to open the public hearing on Ordinance No.16-3635. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember King and carried by unanimous vote. Brandy Luna who lives at 212 SE 5th Street stated she is already a licensed home daycare provider and has been for six years. She currently has 12 kids and is ready to expand her business. Her goal is to make sure they are prepared to go into the school system. Councilmember King moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Juarez and carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. Councilmember King moved to adopt Ordinance No. 16-3635 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Starnes and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Snyder presented for consideration to authorize City Manager to sign the Agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and City of Plainview for the Travis Trussell Duck Pond Project. In September 2015 the City Council approved a resolution to submit an application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a Non -Urban Outdoor Grant. The grant application was to redevelop the Travis Trussell Duck Pond. City Council Minutes August 9, 2016 Page 2 of 3 The total estimated cost for the project was $625,000 with Texas Parks and Wildlife 55 Department paying up to 50% of the total project cost. The City will also be receiving some financial donations toward this project. The City is going to be contributing in-kind labor to the project for some of the demolition work and to build the fence. Total cash contribution for the City will be less than $250,000 for this project. Mayor Pro Tem Starnes moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and City of Plainview for the Travis Trussell Duck Pond Project. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember King and carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business, Mayor Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. 0/4Y /4.?1 Belinda Hinojosa City Secretary City Council Minutes August 9, 2016 Page 3 of 3