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The Plainview City Council met on April 12, 2005 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 12:00 noon on April 8, 2005. Mayor John C. Anderson
presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-Distdct 1, Mary Jane Shanes-
District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, John N. Bertsch-District 4, Ron Trusler-District 5,
Wendell Dunlap-District 6 and Roland Nash-District 7.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, John Castro-Director of
Community Services, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson-Director of
Civil Service, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Will Mull-Police Chief, Will Mull-Police Chief and
Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Guests present were: Edy Lou Mayfield, Kailey Wardlow, Kaitlyn True, Danielle
McCasland, Brooklyn Owens, Chris Hill, Katie Riley, Marizol Isaguirre, Daniel Thornton,
Michael Mendoza, Margaret Hortenstine, Evan Teel, Laney Wells, Kate Harrell, Madssa
Mires, Nick Thurman, and Santiago Medina
Councilmember Nash delivered the invocation.
Mayor Anderson Introduced Mrs. Edy Lou Mayfield and the students from the Estacado
National Junior Honor Society.
Mayor Anderson read a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month.
Councilmember Dunlap 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 approval of the minutes of March 22, 2005, March
29,2005 and April 7, 2005. The Council authorized Greg Ingham, City Manager to sign
the Texas Revenue Recovery Association Interlocal Cooperation Contract.
Greg Ingham, City Manager presented for consideration Resolution R05-144, a
Resolution by the City of Plainview, Texas Authorizing Refunding of Canadian River
Municipal Water Authority Contract Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 1999
(Conjunctive use Groundwater Project). He stated that with the current interest rate
situation, individual cities should save some dollars by refinancing the Canadian River
Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA) debt. This Resolution authorizes CRMWA to
finance its debt' if at least a 3% savings can be achieved.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Bertsch moved to approve Resolution R05-144. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote.
Greg Ingham, City Manager presented for consideration and to take necessary action
regarding City Wide Cleanup. The City is proposing to have a City Wide Cleanup May
7th through May 15th. The landfill hours would be extended until 7:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and Sunday the landfill would be open from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The
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City would accept trash with a reSidential garbage bill. Commercial construction debris
would not be accePted. He invited civic groups to participate in the cleanup.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Anderson announced that anyone with questions should call 296-1100.
CoUncilmember Bertsch moved to adopt the policy for the city wide cleanup. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember TruSler and carried by unanimous vote,
Brice Clements presented for consideration the Preliminary Plat of Castillo
Subdivision of Tract 10, out of the East part of Section 20, Block JK-2, Plainview, Hale
County, Texas. He stated the application was made by Ray Castillo. The property is
located in the 700 and 800 blocks of South Westridge Road. It has been reviewed by
City staff and staff recommends that SW 9th be changed to SW 7th and the road should
be dedicated to west side of plat. This meets City ordinances and City staff
recommends approval.
Councilmember Tipton moved to open the public hearing regarding Preliminary Plat of
Castillo Subdivision of Tract 10, out of the East part of Section 20, Block JK-2,
Plainview, Hale County, Texas. 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 Trusler moved to close the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Shanes and carried by unanimous vote.
The public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
Councilmember Bertsch expressed concern over Lot 8. Mr. Clements advised that
there would only be seven lots and such will be in the final plat to approve.
Councilmember Pena moved to approve the Preliminary Plat of Castillo Subdivision.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried by unanimous
vote.
Brice Clements presented for consideration the Final Plat of the Rinck Subdivision of
the North Half of Block 10 of the Martin & Harland Subdivision out of the Northwest part
of Section 1, Block D-4, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. The applicant and owner is
John A. Rinck. The property is located in the 3100 block of Aylesworth and is located in
the extra territorial jurisdiction outside the city limits. The Preliminary Plat was reviewed
by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Council. The Council previously asked
for the setback lines to be shown. Such changes have been made. They have
provided a certificate showing that Seth Ward would provide the water and have paid
the submission fees and have provided a tax receipt. He stated City staff recommends
approval of the plat.
There was no public comment.
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Councilmember Nash moved to accept the final plat of the Rinck Subdivision. T
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried by unanimous vote
Brice Clements presented for consideration the Preliminary Plat of Bruns
Subdivision of Blocks 12 and 13 of the J.F. Graves Longacres Subdivision, PlainviE
Hale County, Texas. He stated the applicant is Ron Brunson and the property
located on the southwest corner of Smith & Aylesworth Streets. The lots are irregu
shapes lots because the property is located adjacent to railroad spurs. City staff t-
reviewed the plat and recommends it be approved.
Councilmember Shanes moved to open the~ublic hearing. The motion was d
seconded by Councilmember Pena~3~d c~rrie(~o~ unanimous vote.
Mayor Anderson asked for pu~:; cogent. There was no public comment.
Councilmember Trusler moved to close the public hearing. The motion was d
seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
The public hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Tipton moved to approve, the Preliminary Plat of Brunson Subdivisi
The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Nash and carried by unanim(
vote. ~_
John Castro, Director ,o,, Community ~.~.+,c~re~ented for consideration aut,horizat
for Mayor to sign the 'Inter-Local APPlication for Immunization Services' betw~
the Plainview-Hale County Health Department and the Texas Department of Si
Health Services. The Application is for immunization services. The City is to pro~
management of the vaccine for children program which includes inventory of provide
inventory of immunization status, provision of childhood immunizations, reportin.~
childhood preventable diseases and submission of quarterly reports. The grant is
$44,977.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Trusler moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Application.
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton an~car~t:l by unanimous vote
John Castro presented for consideration Re~lutio~R05-145, a Resolution of t
Council of tl'{e City of Plainview, Texas, A~horizing the Submission of an Ow~
Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation Program Application to the T~
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Home Program; and Authori:
Mayor John C. Anderson to Act as the City's Executive Officer and Author
Representative in all Matters Pertaining to the City's Participation in the Home Progr
Mr. Castro stated the Resolution basically does three things: (1) authorizes the M~
to act as signatory; (2) states the City will put $25,000 cash into program; and
waives permit fees, landfill fees and all other fees associated with construction.
owner must occupy the property a term of five years. The house has to be free
clear of all liens. The city is requesting funding for five homes at $55,000 each.
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Councilmember Nash moved to accept the final plat of the Rinck Subdivision. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried by unanimous vote.
Brice Clements presented for consideration the Preliminary Plat of Brunson
Subdivision of Blocks 12 and 13 of the J.F. Graves Longacres Subdivision, Plainview,
Hale County, Texas. He stated the applicant is Ron Brunson and the property is
located on the southwest corner of smith & Aylesworth Streets. The lots are irregular
shapes lots because the property is located adjacent to railroad spurs. City staff has
reviewed the plat and recommends it be approved.
Councilmember Shanes moved to open the public hearing. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Pena and carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Anderson asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
Councilmember Trusler 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 7:33 p.m.
Councilmember Tipton moved to approve the Preliminary Plat of Brunson Subdivision.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Nash and carried by unanimous
vote.
John Castro, Director of Community Services presented for consideration authorization
for Mayor to sign the "Inter-Local Application for Immunization Services" between
the Plainview-Hale County Health Department and the Texas Department of State
Health Services. The Application is for immunization services. The City is to provide
management of the vaccine for children program which includes inventory of providers,
inventory of immunization status, provision of childhood immunizations, reporting of
childhood preventable diseases and submission of quarterly reports. The grant is for
$44,977.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Trusler moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Application. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
John Castro presented for consideration Resolution R05-145, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Authorizing the Submission of an Owner-
Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation Program Application to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Home Program; and Authorizing
Mayor John C. Anderson to Act as the City's Executive Officer and Authorized
Representative in all Matters Pertaining to the City's Participation in the Home Program.
Mr. Castro stated the Resolution basically does three things: (1) authorizes the Mayor
to act as signatory; (2) states the City will put $25,000 cash into program; and (3)
waives permit fees, landfill fees and all other fees associated with construction. The
owner must occupy the property a term of five years. The house has to be free and
clear of all liens. The city is requesting funding for five homes at $55,000 each.
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There was no public comment.
Councilmember Bertsch moved to approve Resolution R05-145 upon first reading. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Trusler moved to go into closed session to deliberate the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer
or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. [Tex.
Gov't. Code Section 551.074]. City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Anderson recessed the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting back in open session at 7:58 p.m.
Mayor Anderson announced no action would be taken on the hiring of a City Attorney.
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 7:59 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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