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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99 0928 min MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview September 28, 1999 The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday September 28, 1999 in the Council Chambers of Plainview City Hall, 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was posted in City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 1999. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Sam Parker-Precinct 1, Mary Jane Shanes-Precinct 2, Rey Rosas-Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson-Precinct 4, Ross Owen-Precinct 5, Bobby McGehee-Precinct 6, and Irene Favila-Precinct 7. Staff members present were Jim Jeffers-City Manager, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Dale Simpson- Civil Service Director, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Will Mull-Police Chief, Norman Huggins-Finance Director, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, and Karen McBeth-city secretary. Guests present were: Jim Ferrell and Amy Hatch from the Chamber of Commerce, Richard Galle-Executive Director of the YMCA, Mike Fox-808 Itasca, Chris Lewellen-2013 Dallas, Cindy & Eric Jernigan-2307 W. 20th, Joe Barton-4307 W. 2ha, Denzil McMillan-2519 Holliday, Tommy McMillan-3610 Red Oak Lane, and Rodney Watson-1115 Zephyr. OPEN MEETING Invocation - The Honorable Bobby McGehee Pledge of Allegiance - The Honorable Ross Owen 2. Recognitions - There were none. 3. Consent Calendar - Councilmember Irene Favila moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilmember McGehee seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. a) b) c) d) Minutes of September 9, 1999 and September 14, 1999 were approved. Departmental Reports were accepted. Expenditures were approved. Excused Absence was extended to Councilmember Rosas for the meeting of September 9, 1999. e) Ordinance No. 99-3231. Emergency Budget Amendment - Wastewater. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview amending Ordinance No. 98-3186 to appropriate funds in the Water and Sewer Fund in the 1998-1999 Budget to acquire a gear head for secondary clarifier, and associated equipment. Ordinance was approved. Minutes 99 0928 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS Public Hearing. Zone Case 681. Specific Use Permit. Ordinance No. 99-3228. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit to operate an Arcade in a Commercial General Business (C-3) Zoning District, address being 2410 & 2412 West 5th St.; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. Second Reading. There was no public comment. Mayor Woods moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-3228. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. The motion carried. Public Hearing. Zone Case 680. Specific Use Permit. Ordinance No. 99-3226. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit to operate a private club in a (C-3) Commercial General Business (C-3) Zoning District, address being 3600 Olton Road; Cumulativeness clause; Conflict clause; Severability clause; And effective date. Second Reading. There was no public comment. Councilmember McGehee moved to approve Ordinance No. 99- 3226. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion, with none voting against. The motion carried. 6. Consider approval of the Chamber of Commerce Annual Budget, as it pertains to revenue derived from the ltotel/Motel Tax. Jim Ferrell, Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the Convention and Visitors budget for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. The budget is very similar to last year's budget Mr. Ferrell said and is for $95,000. This budget is funded from the hotel/motel tax of the City. Amy Hatch, told the Council she has sent letters to the area Athletic Directors about scheduling play-off games in Plainview. She is working on a plan to get Jimmy Dean to visit Plainview. She has a plan to sell Plainview on Plainview. This is a program to get those who live here to shop here and promote the city. She has sent letters to the groups that held conventions in Plainview in the past and asked them to come back. Councilmember Owen moved to approve the Convention and Tourism budget of the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. The motion carried. 7. Annual Report: YMCA - S.A.F.E. Program, Teen Center, Swimming Pool and Softball Program. YMCA Executive Director Richard Galle reported on the YMCA programs whi ch are related to the City of Plainview. Through contractual agreements the "Y" oversees the S.A.F.E. Program, the Teen Center, the 16th Street Swimming Pool and the Softball Programs. Mr. Galle said the 16th Street swimming pool saw another successful summer netting $7,999 for the "Y." The Minutes 99 0928 Page 2 of 3 summer S.A.F.E. program served 327 children at LaMesa and Estacado schools. The Teen Center which serves 7th and 8th grades on Friday or Saturday nights through the school year is quite successful. The youngsters are running it and serves from 90 to 100 youth each weekend and is free. Mr. Galle said there were 10 mens softball teams and 4 co-ed softball teams this past spring with 198 players participating. The program produced $46,555, but cost $50,860. He said these teams have signed up for next year, and there are more teams expressing interest in the program. Ordinance No. 99-3232. Voting - Precinct 6. An Ordinance changing the designated Polling Place for Precinct 6. Cumultiveness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date. First Reading. Councilmember McGehee stated the present polling place for Precinct 6 is Plainview High School and since there have been scheduling conflicts with elections, it would be in the best interests of the voters of Precinct 6 to move the polling place to the Senior Citizens Center. Councilmember McGehee moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-3232. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. The motion carried 9. Consider renaming Jaycee Baseball Park to Bulldog Park. Rodney Watson, 1115 Zephyr, on behalf of the Optimists Club, requested the Mayor and City Council consider renaming the Jaycee Baseball Park, the Bulldog Park. Councilmember Rosas moved to change the name from Jaycee Park to Bulldog Park. Councilmember Favila seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion, and no one voted against. The motion carried. 10. Open Forum: Hear citizen's requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. No one spoke. 11. City Council Commercial - Mike Hutcherson. Councilmember Hutcherson spoke about the Meals on Wheels and encouraged citizens to volunteer for this worthwhile program. 12. Adjournment. Councilmember Hutcherson moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods unanimously voted "yes. Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Passed and approved on October 12, 1999. Karen McBeth, City Secretary Minutes 99 0928 Page 3 of 3