HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 0524 minThe Plainview City Council met on May 24, 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 May 21, 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, Ron Trusler-District 5,
Wendell Dunlap-District 6 and Roland Nash-District 7.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, 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: Max Gabriel, Frank Gabriel, Terry White, Gabriel R. Gonzales,
Gaye Lynn Balzer, Alice Sawayer, Dr. Travis Hart, Angela Garcia and Krystal
Thomashide
Dr. Travis Hart of First Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
Angela Garcia and Krystal Thomashide of Girl Scout Troop 35 led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Anderson presented a proclamation to Gaye Lynn Balzer proclaiming April 28 to
May 31st Oncology Nursing Month.
Mayor Anderson presented Certificates of Appreciation to Philip Mize and Rusty
Powers for coordinating the staging of Shattered Dreams, a national effort to make
young people realize the dangers of driving while drinking.
Mayor Anderson presented to Richard Orr the No Necktie Summer Proclamation.
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 May 10, 2005 and May
19, 2005 and approval of the financial reports, The Council approved upon second
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. '[his 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. The Council approved upon first reading Ordinance No. 05-
3446, an Ordinance of the City of Plainview Amending Ordinance No. 04-3425 to
Appropriate Funds From the Water and Sewer System Improvements Fund Reserves
to Account 017-29-6810; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause;
Effective Date. This is a budget amendment to release additional budget funds for
renovation of the Prison #2 Lift Station. The Council approved an extension for an
additional year of the Health insurance Contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
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Brice Clements, City Engineer presented for consideration Ordinance No. 05-3445, an
Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview, Texas For Rezoning
From Multi-Family 2 (MF-2) Zoning District to a Commercial General Business (C-3)
Zoning District Lot 62, Unit Number 9, La Mesa Subdivision, Said Tract Being in the
General Vicinity of 3400 SW 3rd Street, City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas,
Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts Clause; Severability Clause; and Effective Date. This
property is in the general vicinity of 3400 Southwest 3rd Street. They are requesting to
rezone the property to C-3, Commercial General Business Zoning District. This would
require a fence or screening wall at the back of the property. This property meets all
criteria to be rezoned C-3. They would be required to provide one parking space for
every 50 square feet of the internal area. Three responses were received with two
against and one for. Passage of this ordinance has been recommended by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and City staff recommends approval.
Mayor Anderson asked for public comment.
Max Gabriel of 609 S. Holiday said they were here to answer any questions the Council
might have.
Gabriel Gonzales, proposed clients of Kornerstone Funeral Directors also said they
were available for questions.
Councilmember Bertsch asked about the two negative responses. He was advised that
the comments stated they were concerned about additional traffic and that it would not
be beneficial to the residential area.
Mayor Anderson moved to approve upon first reading Ordinance No. 05-3445. The
motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Tipton and carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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