HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 0510 minThe Plainview City Counci~ met on May 10, 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 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 2005. Mayor John C. Anderson
presided. Councilmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-
District 2, Belinda Pena-District 3, John N. Bertsch-District 4, Wendell Dunlap-District 6
and Roland Nash-District 7. Councilmember Ron Trusler-District 5 was absent.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, John Castro-Director of
Community Services, Leslie Pearce-City Attorney, John Berry-Director of Public Works,
Brice Clements-Engineer, Dale Simpson-Director of Civil Service, Gary Glass-Fire
Chief, Will Mull-Police Chief, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Guests present were: Pastor and Mrs. Mark Wise, Max Gabriel, Frank Gabriel and
Terry White
Pastor Mark Weiss of Calvary Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
'Angel Sanchez, Krystal Thomashide and Hailey Dietrich of Girl Scout Troop 35 led
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Anderson gave the Oath of Office to Leslie Pearce, City Attorney.
Mayor Anderson read a proclamation declaring May 14, 2005 through May 21, 2005 as
National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day.
Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt the consent calendar. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote. Items approved
on the consent calendar included approval of the minutes of April 26, 2005 and May
5, 2005. The Council granted an excused absence to Councilmember Ron Trusler.
The Council approved upon first reading Ordinance No. 05-3444, an Ordinance of the
City of Plainview amending Ordinance No. 04-3425 to appropriate funds from the
General Fund Reserves to Account 001-12-6308; cumulativeness clause; conflicts
clause; severability clause; effective date. This is a budget amendment to increase the
seal coat budget by an additional $50,000 to cover the purchase of 120% of contract
sealing all 4's and 5's and 72% of all Grade 3 streets.
Brice Clements, Engineer presented for consideration the Preliminary Plat of LaMesa
Subdivision, Unit No. 9 out of the North Part of the East Half of Section 29, Block JK-
2, Hale County, Texas. Max Gabriel requested the preliminary plat. The property is
located in the general vicinity of 1-27 and SW 3rd adjacent to Fire Station No. 3. It will
eventually be requested to be zoned commercial. They have been requested to provide
a letter of guaranty in the amount of $57,200. This plat is in compliance with City
ordinance.
Councilmember Bertsch moved to open a public hearing for the Preliminary Plat of
LaMesa Subdivision, Unit No. 9 out of the North Part of the East Half of Section 29,
Block JK-2, Hale County, Texas. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember
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Belinda Pena and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Anderson asked for public
comment.
Max Gabriel of 609 S. Holiday stated they are starting the process for Lot 62. He stated
they would be constructing Komerstone Funeral Home. The remaining 120 acres are
for future development.
Since there was no further public comment, Councilmember Tipton moved to close the
public hearing. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dunlap and carried
by unanimous vote. The public hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m.
Councilmember Shanes moved to approve the Preliminary Plat of LaMesa Subdivision,
Unit No. 9 out of the North Part of the East Half of Section 29, Block JK-2, Hale County,
Texas. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by
unanimous vote.
Brice Clements presented for consideration and to take necessary action regarding
Prison #2 Lift ,Station Renovation. He stated this lift station is experiencing a severe
corrosion problem. Three separate engineering firms have reviewed such and they are
all agreement that such was nOt caUsed by structural design. Such was caused by
sulphuric acid. It will cost $135,000 to structurally enhance the inside of this lift station
and such funding will need to be approved by a budget amendment. This lift station is
10 years old.
Councilmember Shanes moved to take the necessary action to repair the lift station.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bertsch and carried by unanimous
vote.
Mayor Anderson reiterated that such would require a $135,000 budget amendment in
the future.
Mayor Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further buSiness, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa /" )
City Secretary
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