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HomeMy WebLinkAbout98 1222 min MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview December 22, 1998 The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 1998 in the Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadwav. 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, Ross Owen-Precinct 5, Bobby McGehee-Precinct 6 and Irene Favila-Precinct 7. Councilmembers absent were: Rey Rosas-Precinct 3 and Mike Hutcherson-Precinct 4. Staff members present were: Jim Jeffers-City Manager, Wally Hatch-City Attorney, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Cindy Gasaway-Main Street Coordinator, Dale Simpson-Civil Service Director, John Castro-Director of Community Services. John Berry-Asst. Director of Public Works, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance and Karen McBeth- city secretary. OPEN MEETING Invocation - The Honorable Ross Owen Pledge of Allegiance - The Honorable Sam Parker 2. Recognitions - There were none. 3. Consent Calendar - Councilmember Shanes moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Favila seconded the motion. The motion carried with the Mayor and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Owen, McGehee and Favila voting "yes" on the motion. Councilmember McGehee said he wanted it noted in the minutes that while there would be no formal discussion of the Cactus Feeders water contract (item e) he assured the citizens of Plainview the contract for sale of water to Cactus Feeders would include all costs from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority and has been discussed thoroughly, and the contract is a good deal for the City. a) Minutes of December 3, and December 8, 1998 were approved. b) Departmental Reports were accepted. c) Expenditures were approved. d) Excused Absences - Councilmember Rey Rosas and Councilmember Mike Hutcherson were granted excused absences for this meeting. e) Consider renewal of the Cactus Feeders water contract. Contract will be renewed with appropriate fees and dates. f) Speed Zone - Columbia Street, Ordinance No. 98-3201. An ordinance of the city of Plainview, Texas, amending Section 24-158 of the code of Ordinances to establish a maximum rate of speed for vehicles traveling northbound and southbound on Columbia Street, said street is also known as Interstate Highway 27 Business Route (BI 27-U): Providing for a penalty; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severabihty clause; And effective date. First reading. Approved. g) Consider renewal of the Fire Service Agreement between the City of Plainview and Hale County. Approved. h) Consider award of bids for: Parks Department - 3/4 ton long bed truck. Bids were received Page 1 of 3 from Crown Dodge in the amount of $17,046.00; Capital Chevrolet for $18,338.00; J.M. Ford for $18,250.00; Don Huckaby for $18,869.00 and Scoggin Dick for $19,600.00. The bid was awarded to Crown Dodge for $17,046.00. Sanitation Department - 3 cubic yard sideload containers. Bids were received from Caprock Welding & Supply for a unit price of $286, Waste Systems for $286.75, and Sanco Metal Fab. Inc. for $317.50. The bid was awarded to Caprock Welding & Supply for $286 per unit. Motor truck cab & chassis for sideload packer body. Bids were received from Roberts Truck Center in the amount of $44,505.68 (International 4700 4x2), from Volvo/GMC Trucks for $45,123.00 (GMC C7H042) and from Roberts Truck Center for $46,287.13 (International 4700 4x2). The bid was awarded to Roberts Truck Center for $44,505.68. A 17 yard self-loading scraper for Landfill: Bids were received from Yellowhouse Machinery for $176,195.00 and West Texas Eqmpment for $184,667.00. The bid was awarded to Yellowhouse Machinery for $176,195.00. Recycling Center - Forklift. Bids were received from Associated Supply for $17,603.00 (1998 Caterpillar), Western Forklift for $18,184.00 (1999 Daewoo) and $18,420.00 (1999 Clark), Stewart & Stevenson for $18,742.00 (1999 Hyster) and Panhandle Forklift for $20,054.00 (1999 Nissan): the bid was awarded to Western Forklift in the amount of $18,184.00 for the 1999 Daewoo. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM~ 4. Report from Youth Advisory Commission on Youth Curfew. Britton Travis, President of the Youth Advisory Commission, told the Council the commission is a liaison between the City Council and the youth of Plainview. The purpose is to keep the lines of commumcation open so the Council will be sensitive to legitimate youth issues. One such issue is the town curfew. In August 1997, the YAC advocated the curfew be extended from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday during the summer months to allow youth more freedom. The Council approved the recommendation and the summer of 1998 saw the change in effect for the first time. The YAC reviewed all aspects of the curfew change and feel the change was justified. The YAC requested the curfew extension for the summer months continue as no problems have arisen from the extended time. She reported only one ticket was written for curfew violations from 5/26/98 through 8/12/98. There was a total of 26 warnings written. Ms. Travis thanked the Council for their cooperation and their consideration of the request. Mayor Woods thanked Ms. Travis for her report. He asked what City staff sponsored and met with the Youth Advisory Commission? She said the City Manager, Jim Jeffers and Cindy Gasaway. Zoning Ordinance. Zone Case No. 670 (109 Broadway) Specific Use Permit. Ordinance No. 98- 3200. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance ora Specific Use Permit to operate a youth center in a light retail and commercial district (C-2) zoning district; Cumulativeness clause; Conflict clause; Severability clause; And effective date. First reading, John Castro, Director of Community Services, reviewed the proposed Specific Use Permit requested by Mike Perry on behalf of Glad Tidings Worship Center to operate a youth facility at 109 Broadway, which was the Lowe's Supermarket. A Specific Use Permit is required because they plan to charge a very nominal fee of 50 cents per visit or $2150 a month. This fee will give them better control of the clientele, such as their comings and goings. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the permit. Councilmember Favila asked what activities will be held in the youth center? Mike Perry said they will have basketball, Page 2 of 3 electronic games, a coffee shop, television, and in the near future paint ball games. He said the center will not be only for young, but for adults, children, entire families. Councilmember Parker asked who will be the governing body or committee to oversee the center? Mr. Perry said the Governing Board of the Church. Councilmember Favila asked if it is open now? Mr. Perry said no, it will be open about the first of Febrnarv. Councilmember Owen moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-3200 as presented. Councilmember McGehee seconded the motion. Mayor Woods, Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. No one voted against. 6. Main Street annual report. Cindy Gasaway, Main Street Coordinator, gave an overview of the Main Street program in Plainview. The Mare Street program includes the organization, economic development, design/preservation and promotion of the downtown areas in Texas cities and towns. She said the City is currently working closely with the Downtown Association and individual property owners m the design/preservation phase, with the Fair Theater Board of Directors in the restoration of the old theater, and preliminary beautification plans including removal of asphalt from the original brick streets on Broadway. She explained much of her job is working with volunteers, such as the Downtown Association and the Fair Theatre Board. Ms. Gasaway introduced Don Smith, president of the Downtown Association. Mr. Smith presented plaques to Mayor Lloyd Woods, City Manager Jim Jeffers and Cindy Gasaway, Main Street Coordinator. Mr. Kenneth Coates, newly elected President of the Downtown Association thanked Ms. Gasaway for her assistance and thanked the Mayor and Council for their cooperation and assistance. Open Forum. Hear citizens requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. No one spoke on Open Forum. Closed Session. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment or duties, removal, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, board, commission, or committee member, or to hear complaints or charges. [Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.074]. A closed session was not held. (Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustment, Minimum Housing, Board of Appeals, Plumbing Board, Human Relations Commission, Electrical Board). Consider Board, Committee and Commission appointments. The Council reviewed the applications and on a motion by Councilmember Owen, and seconded by Councilmember Favila and a unanimous vote by Mayor Woods and Councilmernbers Parker, Shanes, Owen, McGehee and Favila, reappointed Jim Graham to the Planning and Zoning Commission as an alternate; Tim Branch to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Peter Moll to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and Paul Drager to the Planning and Zoning Commission. They appointed Bernie Vering to the Human Relations Commission and Don Ralston to the Electrical Board. Ronnie Miller was appointed to the Board of Adjustment as an alternate. 10. Adjournment. Mayor Woods moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ?SEDAND AP.J?ROVED on January ~,2 ~ 12, 1999. ai-en McBeth, City Secretary Page 3 of 3