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The City Council met on January 5, 2006 at the Plainview Convention Center, 2902
West 4th Street, Plainview, Texas. The agenda for this meeting was posted in City Hall
at 4:45 p.m. on December 30, 2005. Mayor John C. Anderson presided.
Councifmembers present were: Kelvin Tipton-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-District 2,
Belinda Pena-District 3, John N. Bertsch-District 4, Ron Trusler-District 5, Wendell
Dunlap-District 6 and Roland Nash-District 7.
Staff members present were: Greg Ingham-City Manager, John Berry-Director of Public
Works, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Will Mull-Police Chief, Dale
Simpson-Director of Civil Service, Leslie Pearce-City Attorney, Del Essary-Landfill
Superintendent, Brice Clements-Engineer, Katherine Egger-Legal Secretary and
Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
News Media Representative: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald
Guests Present: Norman Wright, Klm Pelletier, Glen Bickel, Kent Satterwhite, James
Crossland, Delton Wagner, David Milstead, Larry Hamby and Robert Edwards
Councilmember Wendell Dunlap delivered the invocation.
Greg Ingham, City Manager presented a report on the Canadian River Municipal
Water Authority (CRMWA) groundwater projects. He stated CRMWA has been
actively acquiring and developing ground water dghts the past few years. The original
groundwater project was $83.5 million and another $50 million was spent on water
rights and allocated for infrastructure in 2005. The Authority saw an opportunity to
acquire more watei' rights at a reasonable pdce near the end of the 2005 money, and
the decision was made to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen the future of
the member cities by authorizing the issuance of another $50 million for water right
acquisition.
At the time this commitment was made it was understood that all 11 member cities may
not fully participate in this next $50 million. At this point the CRMWA is evaluating the
options in terms of how the cost of this latest acquisition will be allocated and how it will
impact the water availability for those cities who participate and those who choose not
to participate. To date we have indicated that Plainview would like to be considered as
one of the cities that would participate in an effort to strengthen the City's long term
water prospects in terms of water from CRMWA.
Mr. Ingnam introduced Kent Satterwhite with CRMWA. Also present were Norman
Wright and Glen Bickel, the City's CRMWA board representatives. Mr. Satterwhite
stated he is contacting other cities to see who migh! be interested in the purchase of
another $50 million for water right acq uisition. As of this date, Tahoka has stated they
will not participate and Slaton probably will also not participate, if only Lubbock,
Amarillo and Plainview participate the City's cost would be $186,000. The water rights
would increase from 7.3 million acre feet to 15.3 million acre feet. He stated they would
add a buy-back provision where other cities could participate later if the participating
cities approved.
Councilmember Dunlap asked what percentage of water comes from CRMWA. He was
advised that the City uses one million gallons per day with 40 to 60% coming from
CRMWA and the rest being well water.
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Councilmember Shanes asked when cities would have to decide whether they were
going to participate in [his project. Mr. Satterwhite advised that they would need an
answer by mid-February for action at the April board meeting.
Councilmember Bertsch asked if [he City participated by what percentage the City's
water allocation would increase. He was advised that such purchase would extend the
availability of water for a longer period of time instead of increasing the amount drawn.
Councilmember Tipton stated before he could make a decision he would need the
following information:
1. How much water can pump today?
2. How much water can I pump after the 2005 bond issue?
3. Amount of water pumped this year?.
4. Amount of water pumped next year?
He reiterated that this water plan is based on longevity, making water available for a
longer period of time.
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda for the City Council meeting of January 10,
2006,
There being no further business, Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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