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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97 0527 min MINUTES CITY COUNCIl. MEETING City of Plainview May 27, 1997 The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 27, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway, Plainview, Texas. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 P.M. Action may be taken on each agenda item, Mayor Pro Tempore Hutcherson presided at the meeting. Councilmembers present were: Mary Virginia Kirchhoff- Precinct 2, Rey Rosas - Precinct 3, Ross Owen - Precinct 5, Bobby R. McGehee - Precinct 6. Mayor Lloyd Wood, Councilmembers Larry Dickerson - Precinct 1 and Councilmember Irene Favila - Precinct 7 were granted excused absences. The notice and agenda for this meeting was posted at 5:00 P.M. on May 19, 1997. Staff members present were: Jim Jeffers - City Manager, Gary Glass - Chief of Fire Department, John Castro - Director of Community Services, Cindy Gasaway - Main Street Coordinator, Ches Carthel - Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson - Civil Service, Norman Huggins - Director of Finance, Will Mull - Chief of Police, Wally Hatch - City Attorney, Tina Davis - Deputy City Secretary. News media present were: Phillip Hamilton - Lubbock Avalanche Journal and Richard Orr - Plainview Daily Herald. OPEN MEETING: Invocation - The Honorable Mike Hutcherson Pledge of Allegiance - The Honorable Mike Hutcherson Recognitions - Larry Burnside, a representative from Texas Municipal League, presented the City of Plainview with a refund check from the TML Workman's Compensation Insurance Pool in the amount of $13,260.87. The Refund represents a return for the years 1995 - 1996. 3. Consent Calendar - Councilmember Rosas moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception that Item (f) be removed for discussion. Councilmember McGehee seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously among the Councilmembers from Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6, and the Mayor Pro Tempore. a) b) c) d) Minutes were approved. Departmental Reports were approved. Expenditures were approved. Excused Absences were granted to Mayor Lloyd Woods, Councilmembers Dickerson - Precinct I and Favila - Precinct 7. Consider approval of the final plat of the Clark Addition. 1 of 4 g) Removed for discussion- Consider the request of Panhandle Cotton Compress for water service on South Columbia. Acceptance of land gift from H.M. LaFont located on South Columbia. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM (f) DISCUSSION Item (f) - Consider the request of Panhandle Cotton Compress for water services on South Columbia. Councilmember Owen moved that Item (f) be presented for discussion. Councilmember Rosas seconded. Mayor Pro Tempore Hutcherson opened the floor for public discussion. Sam Shipman, Manager of Panhandle Cotton Compress (the "Compress") was present to speak regarding the Compress' request for water services from the City and the City's possible annexation of the Compress as a means to provide water service. Mr. Shipman requested that the Council not annex the area around the Compress for a period of time so that the Compress can generate a profit without incurring the monetary burden of annexation. Mr. Shipman stated that the building permits and other City mandates would pose a burden on the Compress, and thus hinder its growth. Instead, the Compress is requesting water services only, without annexation. The Compress is requesting water service in an attempt to satisfy their insurance company which requires that they maintain a 200,000 gallon tank capable of pumping 15,000 gallons per minute in the event ora fire. The construction of this tank could take up to four months. Several Councilmembers questioned Mr. Shipman regarding the Compress' willingness to cooperate with possible future annexation, as a condition of water service. Mr. Shipman stated that the Compress would not oppose annexation in the future, however, at this time it is not in the best interest of the future growth potential of the Compress. Councilmember Owen motioned that in light of the absences and due to the apparent need for further information, this item should be tabled: Councilmember Rosas seconded. The motion carded unanimously among the Councilmembers from Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4. Ordinance 97-3119 - Zone Case 638. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas, to rezone property located on Southwest 3rd from an A - Agricultural District to a C-3 - Commercial General Business Zoning District; cumulativeness clause; conflict clause; severability clause; and effective date. Second Reading. Councilmember McGehee motioned that Ordinance 97-3119 be approved. Councilmember Owen seconded. The motion carried unanimously among Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 5. Ordinance 97-3121. Fire/EMS Pay. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview amending Ordinance 96-3090, as such pertains to compensation in the Fire and EMS Departments. Second Reading. Councilmember Rosas motioned that Ordinance 97-3121 be approved. Councilmember Owen seconded. The motion carried unanimously among Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 2 of 4 6. Zone Case 639 - Ridgecrest Addition - C-2 to R-2. Ordinance No. 97-3122. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas, to rezone a five (5) acre tract of land out of the East part of Lot 46, Ridgecrest Addition, Unit No. 3 and all ora five (5) foot wide strip dedicated for additional alley East of said Lot, from a Commercial-2 Retail Zoning District to a Residential-2 Single Family Residential Zoning District; cumulativeness clause; conflicts clause; severability clause; and effective date. Second Reading. Councilmember Owen motioned that Zone Case 639 be approved. Councilmember Rosas seconded. The motion carded unanimously among Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 7. Consider accepting ownership of the Austin Heights Community Center property from Plainview Independent School District; declaring such surplus property; and transferring ownership to the Austin Heights Community Center Board of Directors. Councilmember McGehee motioned to table this matter. Councilmember Rosas seconded. The motion carded unanimously among Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 8. Zone Case 640. East Fifth Street. Ordinance 97-3123. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas, rezoning a 0.817 acre tract of land out of the Southeast part of the L.S. Kinder homestead survey, Hale County, Texas, from A - Agricultural to M-1 - Light Manufacturing; cumulativeness clause; conflict clause; severability clause; and effective date. First Reading. Councilmember Rosas motioned that Zone Case 640 be approved. Councilmember Kirchhoff seconded. Donna Taulby, P.O. Box 395, Plainview, Texas, was present as a representative ofDaryl Taulby. Mr. Taulby would like to open an Auto Repair and Storage Facility on the premises. The motion carried unanimously among Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6, and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 9. Think Child Safety - review of new program by Fire Department. Don Burress of the Plainview Fire Department presented a child safety program to the Council. This program will promote child safety awareness and provide training for citizens regarding ways to reduce childhood accidents. Approximately $500 will be required to begin the program. Councilmember Owen motioned that the Council support this program. Councilmember Rosas seconded. The motion carded unanimously among Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 10. Consider purchase of new computer system for the Police Department. Councilmember Owen motioned that the purchase be approved. Councilmember Rosas seconded. Dennis Harkins of the Plainview Police Department was present to review the proposal for the Council. The total cost for the proposed system is $82,616.00. The motion carried unanimously among Precinct 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 11. Budget Amendment Fire/EMS Business and Education. Ordinance 97-3124. An Ordinance amending Ordinance 96-3090 to appropriate funds in the present budget to pay for education to the end of the fiscal year. First Reading. Councilmember Owen motioned that Ordinance 97-3124 be approved. Councilmember Rosas seconded. Gary Glass, Fire Chief for the City of Plainview, was present to address the necessity of this Budget Amendment. Due to unanticipated costs, the Fire Department needs additional funds for mandatory training. The motion carried unanimously among 3 of 4 Precincts 2, 3, 5, 6 and the Mayor Pro Tempore. 12. Hear citizens' requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. Vkgil Spencer, 2204 West 12th, Plainview, Texas, addressed the council regarding alternative uses of lawn clippings. Mr. Spencer is concerned about the unnecessary disposal of grass clippings in City dumpsters. Councilmember Rosas expressed his appreciation to the community for their turnout at the Memorial Day Ceremonies held in the City of Plainview. 13. Closed Meeting. Deliberate the appointment, employment evaluation, reassignment o of duties, removal, discipline or dismissal of a public office or employee, board, commission, or committee member, or to hear complaints or charges, (Board of Adjustment, Building/Fir Code Board of Appeals, Senior Citizens Commission). This meeting is authorized by TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. {}551.074, 551.075 (Vernon 1996). No closed meeting was held. 14. Consider appointments to: Board of Adjustment, Building/Fire Code Board of Appeals, Senior Citizens Commission. No appointments were made. 15. Adjournment. Mayor Pro Tempore Hutcherson adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED June 10, 1997. Karen McBeth, City Secretary 4 of 4