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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
November 4, 1999
The Plainview City Council met in a regularly scheduled Worksession on Thursday, November
4, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. at the Plainview Convention Center. The notice and agenda for this
meeting was posted at City Hall on November 1, 1999, 11:00 a.m. 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, with Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presiding.
Staff members present were: Jim Jeffers-City Manager, Will Mull-Police Chief, Del Essary-
Solid Waste Superintendent, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Norman Huggins-Director of
Finance, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director,
Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, Sharon Wyatt-Main Street Coordinator, and
Karen McBeth-City Secretary.
OPEN MEETING
Invocation - Mayor Lloyd C. Woods
Review of November 9, 1999 City Council Agenda. City Manager Jim Jeffers noted the annual
report of the Plainview/Hale County Airport is on the agenda and Councilmember Mike
Hutcherson, a fixed base airport operator, has declared a Conflict of Interest and will not take
part in the discussion or deliberations of this agenda item. The Council reviewed the rest of the
agenda without comment.
City Council reports. Mayor Woods stated he plans to give Dr. Wallace Davis a plaque for his
service to the City of Plainview. Councilmember Shanes reported she attended a very good
Downtown Association meeting on Wednesday, where the Millennium Square plans were
discussed.
Review of water project improvements. Mr. Jeffers said the water treatment plant can easily
treat 3.5 million gallons per day, and could treat 4.2 million/day on a limited basis. There are
improvements planned for the water treatment plant, which should be completed later in the year
2000. The Roberts County water supply will not be introduced into the CRMWA pipeline until
May of 2001. The water treatment plant, with the new improvements, will be rated to treat 4.2
million gallons per day, possibly more. The water supply contract the City has with Excel allows
for Excel to use a minimum of 200,000 gallons per day, but no more than 1.5 million gallons per
day. Excel is presently paying the City $1.43 per 1,000 gallons. Councilmember McGehee
asked if we could handle Excel at their maximum rate now? Director of Public Works John
Berry said yes, since we just had the filters at the plant cleaned and had it upgraded.
Councilmember Owen asked if we have enough checks and balances in place to foresee a
shortage of water? Mr. Jeffers said possibly and stated this is why the City should seek
additional alternative sources of water supply.
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Review of landfill expansion. Director of Public Works John Berry told the Council there is
approximately eight months left inthe cell presently being used at the landfill. Mr. Berry said he
has met with engineers to come up with a new leachate system design. At, er this next cell is
built, the City will be able to do its own engineering. For the leachate system, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission has the final say. Costs have come down so the next cell
will not be as expensive as prior cells. The liner will have to be done on every cell, but monitor
well s may not be. Mr. Jeffers said no one in our geographical area is exempt from the leachate
collecting system. Mr. Berry said he hopes to propose building a cell for construction and
debris, with no household garbage allowed. Limiting the tonnage to 20,000 tons per day. This
could be done under the same permit, but with an amendment. Councilmember Owen asked
what percent of the trash that is dumped is construction debris? Del Essary said about 35% each
day. Mr. Huggins said fees are set aside to accumulate to pay for new cells, as they are needed.
Mr. Jeffers said when the Staff decides on which engineering firm to use, it will come :back to the
Council for approval
Review of need for Mechanical Code. Director of Community Services, John Castro, told the
Council that in 1995 the Council voted against adopting a Mechanical Code. Essentially a
Mechanical Code allows the City~ to inspect every installation of plumbing/heating/cooling
equipment. At the present time, the City does inspect all new construction, but does not inspect
every replacement installation. Mr. Castro said he is having the appropriate boards and
commissions review this. If a mechanical code is adopted it might possible require hiring
another code enforcement officer. Fees charged for inspections would not cover the cost of an
additional officer. Fees are based on square footage.
Review of TDHCA owner-occupied housing rehabilitation grant. Director of Community
Services Director John Castro said he has received 23 applications for this grant. Four have been
withdrawn. He has looked at each house and prioritized them by need. He said the grant
provides enough money to do 16 houses, but save some money and possibly do more. He said a
workshop would be held on how to do the grant. The grant has been signed and returned to the
state agency. He is soliciting contractors to do the rehab work and the state will approve them.
The City has until September of 2001 to complete the houses.
City Manager Jim Jeffers reminded the Council of the Port-to-Plains conference tomorrow in
Lubbock.
Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m.
Passed and approved on November 23, 1999~
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Karen McBeth, City Secretary
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