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The Plainview City Council met on April 10, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of Plainview City Hall, 901 Broadway. The Council met in pre-session at 6:30 p.m. The
agenda for this meeting was posted at City Hall at 1:15 p.m. on April 3, 2001. Mayor
Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Sam Parker-District 1; Mary
Jane Shanes-District 2; Rey Rosas-District 3; Mike Hutcherson-District 4; Buddy
McGehee-District 6; and Irene Favila,District 7, Councilmembers absent were: Ross
Owen-District 5.
Staff members present were: Norman Huggins-Director of Finance; Wally Hatch-City
Attorney; John Castro-Director of Community Development; John Berry-Director of Public
Works; Will Muli-Police Chief; Gary Glass-Fire Chief; Dale Simpson-Director of Civil
Service; Pat Hernandez-Municipal JUdge; Matthew Tsakanikas-Main Street Coordinator;
Rusty Reese-Park Superintendent; and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
News media representatives present were: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald.
Guests present were: J. B. Wheeler, Lucille Davis, Evelyn McDonald, Phyllis Wall, Irma
Luna, Meredith Jana, Kiva Ingle, Kelly Gifford, Scott Hackwelder, Arturo Hinojosa, Joshua
Hinojosa and Jeremy Hinojosa.
Mayor Woods delivered the invocation.
The Girl Scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Belinda Hinojosa was recognized as being the new City Secretary and administered the
Oath of Office.
Councilmember Parker moved that the Consent Calendar be approved as presented.
The motion, duly seconded by Councilmember Favila, carried by unanimous vote. Items
approved on the Consent Calendar included: approval of the Minutes of April 5, 2001 and
March 27, 2001; receipt of departmental reports; approval of expenditures; and granting
of an excused absence for this meeting for Councilmember Owen. The Council awarded
a bid to Mr. James Odom for the property at 700 West Fifth Street with a legal
description of Lots 15, 16, and 17, Block 2, City Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas
with an appraised value of $6,500.00. Mr. Odom's bid of $7,000.00 was the sole bid.
The Council also authorized Wayland Baptist University, at its expense, to paint the
Wayland logo on the Jimmy Dean Tower at a cost of $4,000.00. The bid tabulations
regarding a recent bid opening for asphalt bids were as follows: Diamond Shamrock,
San Antonio, Texas-$.65 per gallon for a total of $58,500.00; Alon-U.S.A., Dallas, Texas-
$.78 per gallon for a total of $70,200.00. The bid was awarded to the lowest bidder,
Diamond Shamrock, San Antonio, Texas. The Council approved upon first reading of
Ordinance No. 01-3285 amending No. 00-3267 to appropriate funds in the library fund in
the 2000-2001 Budget for the City share of the Plainview Community Network TIF Grant
for video conferencing equipment and software; cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause;
severability clause; and effective date. Total cost is $111,599.00 with the City's share
being $8,333.00.
Mr. Reese stated that Mr. J. B. Wheeler donated $7,000.00 towards the purchase of an
aerator for the Travis Trussell Duck Pond. The aerator would be nine feet tall by 24 feet
diameter. It pumps 500 gallons per minute. It would be in operation eight months out of
the year from March 1st thru October 31st. The total expenditures would be as follows:
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fountain-S6,785.69; electrical installation-S920.00; miscellaneous supplies-S94.31; and
memorial marker-S200.00 for a total of $8,000.00. The remaining $1,000.00 would be
donated by Hale County State Bankl The City's cost would be approximately $500.00 for
annual operating expenses. The breakup of the operating expenses would be as follows:
miscellaneous upkeep -$182.92; pump usage $297.60; and light kit $12.48.
Mr. Rusty Reese, Park Superintendent, recognized Lucille Davis, Evelyn McDonald,
Phyllis Wall and Irma Luna on behalf of the Parks Advisory Committee for their work.
Mr. J. B. Wheeler presented his check for the $7,000.00. Mr. Wheeler was commended
for his many years of dedication to the City. The City will be installing a marker in honor
of his late wife, Katherine Wheeler.
Mayor Woods moved to accept the gift for the aerator. The motion was duly seconded by
Councilmember Favila. Those voting in favor of the motion were: Mayor Woods and
Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, McGehee and Favila. No votes in
opposition were cast. The motion carried.
Mr. Matthew Tsakanikas, Main Street Coordinator, stated the Vietnam Memorial
Traveling Wall would be coming to Plainview on September 26, 2001. It would be
available for viewing September 27th thru 30th and would be taken down on October 1st.
He stated that the display cost would be $4,500.00, which would be covered by the
Chamber of Commerce. The City's portion would be as follows: per diem for two staff-
$800.00; hotel for the staff-S503.60; advertising in Lubbock and Amarillo-$1,500.00;and
miscellaneous charges of $200.00 for a total cost to the City of $3,003.60.
Mr. Jim Holt, Assistant Program Director of the J. B. Wheeler Unit and a Vietnam Veteran
presented his feelings at first having seen the Wall. He stated he Would be available at
the Wall for any Veterans who might need someone to talk to. He also asked if anyone
wanted to volunteer to be at the Wall to contact him at 296-2632.
Councilmember McGehee moved to fund the City's portion of expenses via hotel/motel
tax. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Hutcherson. Those voting in
favor of the motion were: Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas,
Hutcherson, McGehee and Favila. No votes in opposition were cast. The motion carried.
Mr. Berry introduced Scott Hackwelder from Enprotec. Mr. Hackwelder stated bids had
been taken for paving improvements for the following: reconstruction of 11th Street from
Columbia to Quincy; new construction of 14th Street from El Paso to Galveston, 21st
Street from Portland to Oakland; valley gutter repair from 11th & Quincy to 11th & Utica,
11th & Zephyr to 11th & Amarillo, 11th & Canyon to 11th & Itasca, 16th & Yonkers to 16th &
Independence, 16th & El Paso to 16th & Milwaukee, 16th & Wayland to 14th & Joliet; 18th &
Joliet to 20th & Joliet, and 22nd & Joliet to 19th & Yonkers. Two bids were received as
follows: Lone Star Dirt and Paving with a bid price of $1,449,879.50 with a 240 day
completion schedule and Allen Butler Construction with a bid price of $1,901,342.55 with
a 300 day completion schedule. It was noted both of these companies were out of
Lubbock, Texas and had provided good references. Councilmember Rosas moved to
award the bid to Lone Star Dirt & Paving, the lowest bidder. The motion was duly
seconded by Councilmember Favila. Those voting in favor of the motion were: Mayor
Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, McGehee and Favila.
No votes in opposition were cast. The motion carried.
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Judge Pat Hernandez provided the annual report on the Municipal Court.
Councilmember Hutcherson moved to accept the report. The motion was duly seconded
by Councilmember Shanes. Those voting in favor of the motion were: Mayor Woods and
Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, McGehee and Favila. Councilmember
Rey Rosas abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest. No votes in opposition
were cast. The motion carried.
Mayor Woods moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Hutcherson, carried by unanimous vote.
business, Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
The motion, duly seconded by
There being no further
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