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HomeMy WebLinkAbout98 0512 min MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview May 12, 1998 The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 1998 in the Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was posted in City Hall on May 6, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Mary Virginia Kirchhoff - Precinct 2, Rey Rosas - Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson - Precinct 4, Ross Owen - Precinct 5, and Bobby R. McGehee - Precinct 6. Absent Councilmembers were Larry Dickerson - Precinct 1, and Irene Favila - Precinct 7. Also present were Councilmembers Elect Mary Jane Shanes and Sam Parker. Staff members present were: Jim Jeffers-City Manager, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance, Ches Carthel-Director of Public Works, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Dale Simpson-Director of Civil Service, Cindy Gasaway-Administrative Assistant, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, and Will Mull-Police Chief. OPEN MEETING Invocation - The Honorable Lloyd Woods Pledge of Allegiance 2. Recognitions - Mayor Woods presented Jarvis Flowers with a Certificate of Appreciation for the Good Sams Club for their continuing efforts to help keep Plainview, and America, clean. 3. Consent Calendar - Councilmember McGehee moved to adopt the Consent Calendar and Councitmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. The motion carried ,w, ith,,the Mayor and Councilmembers Kirchhoff, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, and McGehee voting yes for the motion. None voted against. a) b) d) Minutes of April 23, 1998 and April 28, 1998 were approved. Departmental Reports were accepted. Expenditures were approved. Excused Absence was extended to Councilmember Favila for this meeting. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4. Recognize outgoing City Councilmembers. Mayor Woods read a Certificate of Appreciation to Mary Virginia Kirchhoff, outgoing Councilmember of Precinct 2. He also presented her with her photograph. Mrs. Kirchhoffexpressed her appreciation to the citizens of Plainview for allowing her to represent them on the City Council. She stated she was happy to serve and thanked everyone for their help. 5 Oath of Office for newly elected Mayor and Councilmembers. The city secretary administered the Oath of Office to Sam David Parker-Councilmember Precinct 1, Mary Jane Shanes- Councilmember Precinct 2, Rey Rosas-Councilmember Precinct 3, and Mike Hutcherson- Councilmember Precinct 4. She then administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Lloyd C. Woods Page 1 of 3 6. Selection of Mayor Pro Tern and administration of Oath of Office. Councilmember Ross Owen moved to elect Rey Rosas as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember McGehee seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion. Councilmember Rosas abstained from voting. None voted against. The city secretary administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Rosas. Ordinance No. 98-3168. Parks and Recreation -Amendment. An Ordinance amending 18- 3, entitled Definitions and 18-53, entitled Unlawful Activities Within Parks; of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plainview, Texas; Severability clause; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date. First reading. Councilmember McGehee moved to adopt Ordinance No. 98-3168 and Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Ches Carthel, Director of Public Works, reviewed the ordinance explaining this would restrict horses, sheep, and other livestock from being in the public parks where the general public would be. Mayor Woods asked for public comment. Dwain Dodson, 1108 Zephyr, asked why this is needed? Mr. Carthel said it was in answer to several complaints about horses being ridden in City parks. He also stated a specific area West ofi-27, and South of Kmart and following the draw, can be used by those wishing to ride horseback. Councilmember Owen asked if the ordinance included a six month or one year review? Mr. Carthel said yes, it would be reviewed in one year. The MaYor and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen and McGehee voted "yes" on the motion to adopt. None voted against. Ordinance No. 98-3169. Parks - Deposit and Rental Rates for the community centers. An Ordinance amending Section 18-1, entitled Fees and Charges; of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plainview, Texas; Severability clause; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date. First reading. Councilmember Owen made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 98-3168 as presented and Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. Ches Carthel, Director of Public Works, reviewed the ordinance explaining it adjusted the rental fees for all community centers in the City's parks. It raised the basic rental fee from $50 to $75; the deposit from $50 to $100; and if used for a dance the rental fee raised from $50 to $100. He said these rates were recommended by the Parks Advisory Commission. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen and McGehee voted "yes" on the motion to adopt. None voted against. o Ordinance No. 98-3170. Budget Amendment - Traffic Control Department. An Ordinance amending Ordinance 97-3135 to appropriate funds in the 1997-1998 Budget to contract for the striping of streets. First reading. Councilmember Rosas made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 98-3135 and Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Director of Public Works Ches Carthel told the Council that with 126,000 feet of lane-miles which need to be painted, and the City's only paint-striping machine out of repair, there is a need to contract with a private firm to accomplish this task. He said it would be done on a low- Page 2 of 3 bid basis. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion to adopt. None voted against. 10. Resolution No. R98-108. Declaration of surplus property in the 7t~ Street Park. Councilmember Owen made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R98-108. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. Dale Simpson explained the building located in the 7th Street Park, known as the Women's Club building, was old and badly in need of repair before it could be used. When estimates were gathered for repairing it and bringing it up to Fire and City codes, the cost was prohibitive. It was determined a new building could be built for the same money. This resolution allows the City to take bids for buying the old building, including its removal from the Park. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, and McGehee voted "yes" on the motion to approve. None voted against. 11. Open Forum. Hear citizens requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. No one spoke during this portion of the meeting. 12. Adjournment. Councilmember Hutcherson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously among those member present. None voted against. Mayor Woods declared the meeting adjourned. Passed and approved on May 26, 1998. Karen McBeth, City Secretary Page 3 of 3