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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99 0722 min MENUTES PLAINV1EW CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION AND MEETING July 22, 1999 The Plainview City Council met at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 1999, at the Plainview Convention Center. The notice and agenda of this meeting was posted in City Hall on Monday, July 19, 1999 at 10:00 a.m Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Rey Rosas-Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson-Precinct 4, Bobby McGehee-Precinct 6 and Irene Favila-Precinct 7. Excused absences were extended to Councilmembers Mary Jane Shanes- Precinct 2, Sam Parker-Precinct 1, and Ross Owen-Precinct 5. Staff members present: Jim Jeffers-City Manager, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, Pat Hernandez- Municipal Judge, and Karen McBeth-city secretary. News media present: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald. OPEN MEETING 1. Invocation - William Mull, Police Chief. 2. Review of City Council Agenda for July 27,1999. The following items were discussed: e) Approval of a contract with Parent's Place Inc. to provide various services for the citizens of Plainview. Mr. Jeffers said this would probably be tabled again as they have not secured insurance. Approve application for funding to the Plainview Police Department through the United States Law Enforcement Block Grant program. Chief Will Mull explained that the city is eligible for a grant of $32,308 but it must be a joint application, with Hale County. These funds can only be used for specific things: hiring, training, and employment of law enforcement personnel, overtime, and equipment. With 10% City participation of $1,615 a total of $17,769 will be available for the department. Chief Mull said the bulk of the money would be used to upgrade computers in the department. $16,154 will go to Hale County law enforcement. The Mayor or Council raised no objections. Consider survey results on the proposed Westgate Park. Jim Jeffers told the Council Anrea Ingram, a resident of the Westgate neighborhood, did a survey of Westgate residents to determine how many wanted a park in that area. She will be at the Council meeting Tuesday night to present her findings. Councilmember McGehee asked what kind of survey was done? Mr. Jeffers said a door-to-door type survey and the questions asked were unbiased, according to Ms. Ingram. Ms. Christi Durham has been contacted to come to the meeting. This issue can be voted on Tuesday night. Worksession Minutes 99 0722 Page 1 of 3 Ordinance No. 99-3221. Zone Case #679 An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas, rezoning of Lot I, of the Shady Lane Subdivision, address being 2010 E. 5th Street, Plainview, Hale County, Texas fi.om an (A) Agricultural Zone to a C-3, General Commercial Zone; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. First reading. John Castro reviewed the proposed zone change explaining that this is a mobile home park and the new owner wants to rezone the fi.om portion of this park to build self storage units. The frontage is lined with trees and the storage units will be behind the trees. Staff is recommending approval at the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Council expressed no objections. Consider a contract for the use of the Softball Complex in Running Water Draw Regional Park. The softball contract for use of the softball complex will expire at the end of July. Mr. Jeffers will meet with the individuals, the YMCA, and the Plainview Independent School District to work out an agreement. Councilmember Rosas said a group of individuals would have a proposal by July 27, 1999. Continuing with the Agenda for today: City Council report: Mayor Woods reported the Lubbock AMCC meetings were very informative. Communication Towers. Ordinance No. 99-3223. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas, Section 8, radio, television, and microwave towers; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. Second reading. Mayor Woods moved to approve Ordinance No. 99- 3223. Councilmember Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Rosas, Hutcherson, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. Downtown Beautification Committee proposal. Mr~ Jeffers said the Downtown Association has the money to acquire the property next to the Morgan-Eaves Agency and then donate it to the City. Mr. Jeffers displayed a map of the property with drawings of proposed parking area, gazebo and trees. However, the cost to beautify this lot has not been established. This type of downtown park beautification does qualify for application to the Texas Capital Fund grant program. The Downtown Association has recommended the corner beautification and ADA curb cuts be considered later. Mayor Woods said all of the money the Downtown Association has is from down town businesses. Mr. Jeffers said the question at hand is, do we want to pursue obtaining projected costs on the mini- park and applying for the grant? The Mayor and all four Councilmembers present agreed to pursue this plan. Worksession Minutes 99 0722 Page 2 of 3 City Manager/City Attorney annual evaluation format. Mr. Jeffers stated that he wanted to have an annual evaluation. The question is whether to continue using the format, like was used last year, or another method? The consensus was to leave it as is. Voluntary paving assessment on Floydada Street from 4* Street to Grandview Drive. Mr. Jeffers displayed a map showing the street, the lots adjacent to the street, and the property owners. The engineering department has estimated it will cost approximately $25,000 to pave this street. The question is, do we pursue voluntary assessment with the property owners to accomplish this paving project? Mayor Woods said he was in favor of proceeding with voluntary assessment. The City Manager asked if the Council wanted each property owner to pay the cost up front; or do they wish to offer a payout method with imerest. A pay out method would require one-fourth down and the remainder paid out in three years, with 8% interest. Should any individual does not pay out, the City can then get a judgment against the property and whenever the property is sold, the City will get its money. The consensus was to try for voluntary assessment, offer a pay out, and if this is rejected the Council would consider other alternatives. o City of Plainview City Council retreat plans. Mr. Jeffers asked if the Council wanted to hold the annual retreat here in Plainview, or out of town? Mayor Woods, Councilmembers McGehee and Rosas wanted to have it here; Councilmembers Hutcherson and Favila wanted to hold it out of town. Mr. Jeffers said he will plan on having it here. 10. Ordinance No. 99-3225 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 complete renovation of the Miiwee Lift Station. First reading. John Berry showed pictures and given an explanation of the 2 hoists needed to handle the pumps and motors in the lift station. At one time the pumps were below ground and the motors above ground. Now the pumps and motors are below ground and the old shop-made A-frame hoist is not safe. The $19,125 budget amendment will be used to purchase the needed hoists. Mayor Woods moved to approve Ordinance No. 99-3225, for its first reading. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. Councilmembers Rosas, Hutcherson, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. Adjournment. At 12:40 Councilmember Mike Hutcherson moved to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Woods seconded the motion. All five members present voted in favor of the motion, with no one voting against. Passed and approved on August 10, 1999. Karen McBeth, City Secretary Worksession MinUtes 99 0722 Page 3 of 3