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The City Council met on April 21, 2005 at the Plainview Convention Center, 2902 West
4th street, Plainview, Texas. The agenda for this meeting was posted in City Hall at
11:20 a.m. on April 18, 2005. Mayor John C. Anderson presided. Councilmembers
present were: Mary Jane Shanes-District 2, Belinda Pena-Distdct 3, John N. Bertsch-
District 4, Wendell Dunlap-District 6 and Roland Nash-District 7. Councilmembers
absent were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1 and Ron Trusler-District 5.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, John Castro-Director of
Community Services, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Will Mull-Police Chief, Brice
Clements-Engineer, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Jack Keller-Budget Manager, Shane Harrell-
Personnel Specialist and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
News Media Representative present were: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily_Herald
Councilmember Roland Nash delivered the invocation.
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of April 26,
2005.
Jack Keller, Budget Manager provided the Quarterly Investment Report for the period
from January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005. The beginning book value is
$19,226,680 and 'the ending book value is $19,594,610. The interest earned for this
period is $132,058.
John Berry, Director of Public Works presented for consideration upon first reading
Ordinance No. 05-3443, Consider and take necessary action regarding an Ordinance
Amending the City of Plainview Water Conservation And Drought Contingency Plan;
Penalties Clause; Cumulativeness Clause; Severability Clause; Conflicts Clause; And
Effective Date. He stated the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is requiring
changes to the Water Conservation Plan by May 1st. They are requesting the following
changes: (1) utility profile plan; (2) specific goals such as a universal meter; (3) count
for unaccounted water such as flushed lines; (4) count for stolen water;) 5) set a future
goal on how much water we are going to save. He stated the City needs to become
more aggressive in advertisement. They will probably will be adding a line item for
water conservation advertisement. He stated the Drought Contingency Plan has
basically not changed other than changing TNRCC to TCEQ and Greg Ingham has
authorization to implement program.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Shanes moved to approve Ordinance No. 05-3443 upon first reading.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bertsch and carried by unanimous
vote.
Greg Ingham, City Manager presented for discussion setting a date for a strategic
planning session. He stated the session would last from 3 ½ to 4 hours. The dates
available were May 6th, May 7th, May 20th & May 21% It was the consensus of the
Council to meet on May 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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There being no further business, MayOr Anderson adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
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