HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 08-27-2019340 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on August 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway.
Mayor Wendell Dunlap presided. Councilmembers present were: Nelda VanHoose-
District 1, Larry Williams -District 2, Norma Juarez -District 3, Teressa King -District 4,
Susan Blackerby-District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6 and Oliver Aldape-District 7.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Matthew Wade -City Attorney,
Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Sarianne Beversdorf-Di rector of Finance, Tim
Crosswhite-Di rector of Public Works, Ken Coughlin -Chief of Police, Tim Gibson -Fire
Chief, Isauro Gutierrez- Director of Information Technology, Rachael Foster -Director of
Human Resources, Paul Kite -Assistant Director of Utilities, Jeff Stalcup-Police Sergeant
and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
News Media Present: Elyssa Harris and Ian Kirk -Plainview Herald
Guests Present: Nancy Alexander, Pam Gana, Tannes Hamilton, Mackayla P, Michael
Varner, Kaylene H, Letha Rice, Marsha Sanders, Lorrie Burnett, Randa Wrenn Debbie
Stancell, Wendy Medina, Cynthia Lyle, Nikki Branscum, Jordan S. Cindy Koval, Jackson
Mullican, Mandy Steen, David Wilder, Virginio Ortega, Mike Fox Rick Cooper, Donna
Austin, Rose Salazar, Alyssa Escalante, and L Bette
A. Review Agenda items for regular meeting
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda items
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Larry Williams
2. Recognitions.
The Council recognized Jeff Stalcup for completing FEMA's Emergency Management
Institute
The Mayor declared August 29, 2019 as Harley Redin Day and presented a proclamation
to Van Redin.
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences;
b) Minutes of August 5, 2019, August 8, 2019 and August 13, 2019
c) Financial Reports
d) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Approving the
Request for the Hale on Wheels Director to Host the Hale on Wheels Event;
Authorizing the Filing of the Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State Right -
of -Way with the Texas Department of Transportation for this Event; Declaring that
the Event Serves a Public Purpose; and Agreeing to Comply with Regulations.
(Resolution R19-450)
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
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Vote: 8 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Consider acceptance of Councilmember Resignation and Declaration of Vacancy
on the Council for District No.7
Presenter: Oliver Aldape, Councilmember District 7
Councilmember Oliver Aldape tendered his resignation for the District 7 seat.
Motion: Move to accept Councilmember Oliver Aldape's Resignation and Declare a
Vacancy on the Council for District No.7
Motion by Councilmember Weiss, seconded by Councilmember VanHoose
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
Councilmember Oliver Aldape left the meeting.
5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Ordering a Special
Election by the Voters in District No. 7 to Elect a Person to Fill the Vacancy and
Unexpired Term Created by the Resignation of the Councilmember for that District; to
Occur on November 5, 2019 In Accordance with the Texas Election Code. (Resolution
R19-451
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
Resolution orders Special Election to fill the vacancy in District 7
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R19-451
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Councilmember Juarez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
6. Consider Award of Bid for the Community Development Block Grant Project
CDBG
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works
Staff recommends awarding bid to T. Gray Utility and Rehab Co. for the base bid amount
of $184,250 for the manhole liners.
Motion: Move to award bid for the Community Development Block Grant Project to
T. Gray Utility and Rehab Co. for $184,250
Motion by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Weiss
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
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342 7 A Resolution by the City of Plainview, Texas ("City") Suspending Southwestern
Public Service Company's Proposed Effective Date In Connection With its Statement of
Intent Submitted on about August 8, 2019, Approving Temporary Rates; Authorizing the
City's Continued Participation with other Cities in the Alliance of Xcel Municipalities
("AXM") to Direct the Activities of Lawyers and Consultants and Participation in Related
Rate Proceedings; Authorizing the Hiring of Attorneys and, Consultants; Requiring
Reimbursement of Reasonable Legal and Consultant Expenses; Requiring Proof of
Notice; Finding that the Meeting Complies with the Open Meetings Act; Making Other
Findings and Provisions Related to the Subject; and Declaring an Effective Date
(Resolution R19-449)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This Resolution suspends SPS' proposed effective date for its rate increase for the period
allowed by law to allow AXM's attorneys and consultants to review SPS' application.
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R19-449
Motion by Councilmember Juarez, seconded by Councilmember VanHoose
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Approving a
Negotiated Settlement Between the Executive Committee of Cities Served by Atmos
West Texas ("Cities") and Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division Regarding the
Company's 2019 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declaring Existing Rates to be
Unreasonable; Adopting Tariffs that Reflect Rate Adjustments Consistent with the
Negotiated Settlement; Finding the Rates to be set by the Attached Settlement Tariffs to
be Just and Reasonable and in the Public Interest; Approving an Attached Exhibit
Establishing a Benchmark for Pensions and Retiree Medical Benefits; Approving an
Attached Exhibit Regarding Amortization of Regulatory Liability; Requiring the Company
to Reimburse Cities' Reasonable Ratemaking Expenses; Determining that this Ordinance
was Passed in Accordance with the Requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act;
Adopting a Savings Clause, Declaring an Effective Date; and Requiring Delivery of this
Ordinance to the Company and the Cities' Legal Counsel. (Ordinance No. 19-3697 —
First Reading)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Application of the standards set forth in the Cities' RRM Tariff reduces the Company's
request for additional revenues from Cities to $5.13 million. After a review of Cities'
consultants' report and negotiations with Cities' Executive Committee, Atmos agreed to
a system -wide rate increase of $11.1 million. That increase, when allocated between
Cities, the Amarillo/Lubbock coalition, and environs, results in an increase to Cities of
$4.70 million. The Effective Date for new rates is October 1, 2019.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 19-3697 on first reading.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Councilmember King
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
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9. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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Belinda Hir 2o'a
City Secretary
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