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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 0412 min37 0 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 City Council Minutes April 12, 2005 Page 1 of 4 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. 371. CitY Council Minutes April 12, 2005 Page 2 of 4 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. City Council Minutes April 12, 2005 Page 3 of 4 373 is ~lar las on. )US .~en :ate ~ide 9rs, I of for ]'he City ~er- xas ,_ing zed am. ~yor (3~ yh~' an( 374 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. City Council Minutes April 12, 2005 Page 3 of 4 3?5 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 City Council Minutes April 12, 2005 Page 4 of 4