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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Plainview
November 9, 1999
The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday November 9, 1999 in the
Council Chambers of Plainview City Hall, 901 Broadway. Notice of this meeting was posted at
City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on November 3, 1999. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m.
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, Sharon Wyatt-Main Street Coordinator~
Wally Hatch-City Attorney, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, John
Castro-Director of Community Services, and Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director.
Guests present were: Ray Lee, Kenneth Coates, Bill Hardage, Marlin Miller and John Speck.
News media present: John Gunning-Plainview Daily Herald and Wayland Baptist University
television crew.
OPEN MEETING
Invocation - The Honorable Mary Jane Shanes
Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Lloyd C. Woods
2. Recognitions
3. Consent Calendar Councilmember Ross Owen moved to approve the Consent
Calendan Councilmember Irene Favila seconded the motion. The motion was passed with "yes"
votes from Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and
Mayor Woods. None voted against.
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Minutes of October 21 and 26, 1999 were approved,
Departmental Reports were accepted.
Expenditures were approved.
Excused Absences- None requested.
Consider appointment to the Board of Minimum Housing Standards - Mr. Jerry
Catlin was appointed to the Board of Minimum Housing Standards.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4. Consider acceptance of a gil~ of land from the Downtown Association for the Millennium
Square Project.
Kenneth Coates, President of the Plainview Downtown Association addressed the Council and
said: Thank you for the privilege of meeting with you tonight. Several months ago, our
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distinguished Mayor, appointed an ad hoc committee of Plainview citizens to study ways to
beautify downtown Plainview. Jeff Noble served as Chair of this committee. Citizens serving
with Mr~ Noble were: Dwain Dodson, Kristi Killion, Jack Oswald, John Skaggs, Carolyn
Warrick, Myrt Wilder, Lena Faye Hill, and Lucile Davis. The committee was assisted y Mayor
Woods, City Manager Jim Jeffers and then Main Street Coordinator Cindy Gasaway.
Encouraged by Mayor Woods and assisted by architect James Robison, a design was made by
the committee to include: the removal of asphalt from the downtown area brick streets;
construction of a median with landscaping in the middle of Broadway Street; and a park/parking
area on the property :west of the United States Post Office.
Simultaneous with this project was the refurbishing of the Fair Theatre. As work progressed, the
need became apparent for off-street parking for theater events. As other issues were introduced
to the planning process, Plainview Downtown Association representatives were added to the Ad
Hoc Study Committee Final sifting of ideas left a proposal for a Millennium Square to b e
constructed on the southeast corner of Broadway at West 8th Street~ The new proposed park will
provide 38 parking spaces, a landscaped area and a: new mail "drop off" entrance for vehicular
postal patrons. In support of these plans, Morgan,Eaves Insurance Company agreed to donate
specific property to the City of Plainview for the Millennium Square. Details of this donation
are pending. Lena Faye Hill, John Peck and Mark Warren are responsible for this donation~
The Plainview Downtown Association is prepared to purchase an additional 100 feet of property
at the southeast corner of 8th Street and Broadway. The purchase of this property was made
possible by an initial large gift from Ruth James, in memory of Bobby James. Plainview citizen
donations will provide the necessary funds to complete the transaction.
The Plainview Downtown Association expressed appreciation to Mayor Woods, City Manager
Jim Jeffers, Cindy Gasaway (former Main Street Coordinator), and honorable members of the
City Council for their individual and collective efforts in support of this project benefiting all the
citizens of Plainview.
It is my special privilege, as President of the Plainview Downtown Association, on this occasion
of the meeting of the City Council of Plainview, Texas to officially notify the City of Plainview
of our intent to donate a portion of the area for Millennium Square. This transaction is now
being prepared by attorneys representing the City of Plainview, Morgan-Eaves Insurance
Company and Plainview Downtown Association~ (Plainview Downtown Officers and Directors:
Kenneth Coates, President; Mark Warren, Vice President; John Skaggs, Treasurer; Leona
Robbins, Secretary; and Directors Jack Oswald, Lena Faye Hill, Carolyn Warrick, Audrene
Robison, Richard Larsen and Deliece Harrison)
Mayor Woods moved the girl of land from the Downtown Association for the Millennium
Square Project be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hutcherson. The
motion carried with Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee
Favila and Mayor Woods voting "yes"on the motion. None voted against.
5. Annual Report on the Plainview/Hale County Airport.
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Airport Co-Manager Marlin Miller provided the annual report on the PlainView/Hale County
Airport. Highlights of the report included: The airport employs 25; Both fixed based operators
currently have a backlog of maintenance and could use additional mechanics; The $40,000 a year
budget is funded through revenues from hangar rentals and gas override tax; The Awes system
has been installed and is operational. A new private hangar was constructed last year. The
City's chemical storage building was constructed. A maximum of $1.9 million dollars has been
set aside for runway improvements, including an overlay on the main runway; A study is
underway to determine whether an extension of the main runway from 6,000 feet to 7,600 feet is
prudent.
6. Hale County Crisis Center - The Honorable Sam Parker promoted the Hale County' Crisis
Center.
7. Open Forum. Hear citizen's requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. No one spoke.
Adjournment. Mayor Woods moved the meeting be adjourned and Councilmember Owen
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously among the seven Councilmembers
and the Mayor. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Passed and approved on November 23, 1999.
Karen McBeth, City Secretary
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