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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Plainview
April 28, 1998
The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 1998 in the Council
Ch_ambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Larry Dickerson-Precinct 1, Mary
Virginia Kirkhoff-Precinct 2, Rey Rosas-Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson-Precinct 4, Ross Owen-
Precinct 5, Bobby R. McGehee-Precinct 6, and Irene Favila-Precinct 7. Notice and agenda of this
meeting were posted in City Hall on April 22, 1998 at 5:00 p.m.
Staff members present were: Jim Jeffers-City Manager, John Castro-Director of Community Services,
Wally Hatch-City Attorney, Ches Carthel-Director of Public Works, Norman Huggins-Director of
Finance, Cindy Gasaway-Administrative Assistance, Dale Simpson-Director of Civil Service, and
Karen McBeth-city secretary.
News media present: Richard Orr-Plainview Dally Herald and Wayland Baptist University television
crew.
Guests present: Lucile Davis, Bill Stanford, Judy Hartley, Cliff Hartley, Cyndi Walter, Mary Jane
Shanes, Jenny Baggett, John Franklin McDonough III.
OPEN MEETING
Invocation - The Honorable Larry Dickerson
Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Ross Owen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognitions - The city s~retary read a proclamation from Mayor Woods designating April
29, 1998 as Arbor Day in Plainview. The proclamation was presented to Lucile Davis,
Chairperson of the Parks Advisory Commission.
3. Consent Calendar - Councilmember McGehee made a motion to approve the Consent
Calendar as presented. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. The Mayor and all seven
Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion.
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d)
Minutes of Work Session of April 9, 1998 and Council Meeting of April 14, 1998
were approved.
Departmental Reports were accepted.
Expenditures were approved.
Excused Absences - None requested.
e)
Budget Amendment. Ordinance No. 98-3166. An ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 97-3135 to appropriate funds within the Fire Department for computers and
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software for the fiscal year of 1997-1998. Passed and approved.
Consider award of bids for paving improvements to Ridgecrest Addition Unit No.
4. Ches Carthel, Director of Public Works reviewed the bids received for this project.
Tabulations showed a bid from Armor Asphalt in the amount of $132,050; and one
from Lipham Construction in the amount of $131,207. Mr. Carthel noted Lipham
Construction was the lowest bid, met all specifications, and was recommended for
award of the bid. The bid was awarded to Lipham Construction of Hereford, Texas
in the amount of $131,207. This project extends Kirchwood, to the 1-27 East Service
Road.
g)
Consider award of bids for a 4 wheel drive, riding, rotary mower for the waste water
treatment plant. Bids were received from: James Bros. in the amount of $14,850;
Western Implement in the amount of $15,075; and Ray Lee Equipment submitted a
"no bid." The bid was awarded to James Bros. For $14,850.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Zoning Ordinance- Zone Case No. 656 - 518 S. Broadway. Ordinance No. 98-3163. An
Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas to rezone property
located at 518 S. Broadway from a R-2, Residential District to a C-3, Commercial General
Business District; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective
date. Second reading. Councilmember Rosas moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-3163.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Owen. There was no discussion by the Council
and no public comment. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Dickerson, Kirchhoff, Rosas,
Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted in favor of the motion to approve. None
voted against. The ordinance passed.
Zoning Ordinance - Zone Case No. 655 - 1001 West 5th St. Specific Use Permit. Ordinance
No. 98-3165. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance ora Specific Use Permit to operate an
arcade in a R-2, Residential District generally known as 1001 West 5th Street; Cumulativeness
clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. Second reading.
Councilmember Favila moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-3165 with Councilmember Rosas
seconding the motion. Mayor Woods asked for public comment; there was none. There was
no discussion among the Council. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Dickerson, Kirchhoff,
Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted in favor of the motion to approve.
None voted against. The ordinance was approved.
Zoning Ordinance -Zone Case No. 654 - 1407 N. Date St. Specific Use Permit. Ordinance
No. 98-3164. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit to operate a
flea market in a C-3 (Commercial General Business) Zoning District, generally known as 1407
N. Date Street; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective
date. Second reading. Councilmember Owen made the motion to approve Ordinance No.
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98-3164. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hutcherson. There was no discussion
by the Council or the public regarding this ordinance. Mayor Woods, Councilmembers
Dickerson, Kirchhoff, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted in favor of the
motion to approve. None voted against. The ordinance was approved.
Open Forum. Hear citizens requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. No one spoke
during the Open Forum. Mrs. Cyndi Walter had signed a request to speak on the Open
Forum regarding the Ridgecrest Subdivision development, but declined to speak.
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.
Consider appointment to the Parks Advisory Commission. Councilmember Owen submitted
an application by Linda Gail Walker to membership on the Parks Advisory Commission. Mrs.
Walker meets all criteria needed for membership and has a great interest in public parks and
beautification of the city. Owen then made the motion to appoint Linda Gail Walker to the
Parks Advisory Commission and Mayor Woods seconded the motion. The Mayor and all
seven Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion.
10.
Adjournment. CoUncilmember Hutcherson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. This
motion was seconded by Councilmember Rosas and passed unanimously by the Mayor and
seven members present.
Passed and approved on May 12, 1998.
Karen McBeth, City Secretary
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