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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93 0126 min0006 - A MINUTES Plainview City Council January 26, 1993 The City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presiding. Councilmembers present were Alton Jackson - Precinct 1, Mary Virginia Kirchhoff - Precinct 2, Don Dickson - Precinct 3, Medlin Carpenter - Precinct 4, Barbara Dorman - Precinct 5, Dwain Dodson - Precinct 6 and Irene Favila - Precinct 7. Staff present were James P. Jeffers - City Manager, Waily Hatch - City Attorney, Bill Hogge - Director of Public Works, Norman Huggins - Director of Finance, Barbara Sullivan - Municipal Court Judge, Diane Groh, Director of Community Services an~ Ginger Light - Deputy City Secretary. City Employees present were Janice Anderson, Larry Gould, and Jerry Austin. Media present were Richard Orr - Plainview Daily Herald, Ridley Gibson, Plainview Cable TV, and Chris Vaughn - Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Guests present were James Belk and Tim Pierce. OPEN MEETING An Open Meeting was held on the following subjects: 1. Invocation - Medlin Carpenter 2. Recognition- None Housing Rehabilitation - Director of Community Services Diane Groh spoke on behalf of the City. She explained that the City had applied for a $210,000 grant in 1990 to rehabilitate housing in a low income target area. At that time, the intent was to provide safe, sanitary housing to the citizens of Piainview. Originally, the City estimated they would be able to rehabilitate 20 homes for the benefit of 57 people. However, they City was able to rehabilitate 21 homes for the benefit of 68 people. Ms. Groh then called on Code Enforcement Official Larry Gould to present slides of five homes that were rehabilitated through the program. He first commended the efforts of both Jim Lindstrom and Roy Reese for their assistance with the program. He continued by explaining that the intent of the project was to bring the housing up to code specifications. He then presented before and after slides of homes located at 1202 E1 Camino, 411 Cedar, 202 Brazier, 106 Carver and 1016 Winchell. Following the presentation, Ms. Groh fielded questions from the Council. In answer to a question from Councilmember Carpenter, she stated that each unit was allocated $10,000 and the cost of any repairs exceeding this limit was the responsibility of the homeowner. Finally, she stated that the program is completed and a favorable report from the State is expected. A special thanks for their cooperation in this project was given to Hale CountY State Bank and First National Bank. lof3 0006 - B _ Px2irie House\Revolving Loan Fund - City Manager Jim Jeffers summarized the propositions being put before the Council. The Council would be considering two proposals: (1) Funding $50,000 from the City of Plainview Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund to Prairie House to be used as leverage to obtain $150,000 from the SPAG Revolving Loan Fund. The monies would be recovered by SPAG for use in the City of Plainview over a period of 5 years at 5% interest; and (2) Funding $100,000 from the City of Plainview Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund to Prairie House. Tim Pierce with Economic Development of SPAG stated that the funds would be used as working capital for this non-profit corporation in the construction of elderly housing. Mr. Pierce stated that the Loan Committee had approved the SPAG loan to Prairie House on a 5 year term at 5% interest. Finally, Mr. Pierce reported that approximately 50-60 people w-ill be immediately available for occupation, with the expected opening date to be September. Barbara Dorman moved to approve the funding in the amount of $50,000, with Medlin Carpenter seconding the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Medlin Carpenter then moved to approve the $100,000 loan for 5 years at 5% interest. AltOn Jackson the motion, which carried without opposition. 5. Consent Calendsr. a) Minutes b) Departmental Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Property/Land Donation. Authorized the acceptance of a gift of land from Geraldine Landes and Reva Alban known as Lot 8, Block 1, Bel Air Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas (2210 Houston). e) PreHmirm_.-~ Plst - Kiser Addition. Approval of Resolution No. R91- 100 regarding the preliminary plat of Kiser Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. f) Hotel/Motel Tax - Country Club Project. Approval of Resolution No. 93-101 regarding the financing of the convention center project, a joint project between the City of Plainview and the Plainview Municipal Country Club. g) Bids - Self-contAined BL~.athing Apparatus. Bids were received for 6 self-contained breathing apparatus as follows: Daco of Lubbock, TX for $1,156.00 each '(with trade in), Vallen Safety Supply Company of Odessa, TX for $1,213.45 each (with trade in), Casco Industries, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK for $1,209.00 each (with trade in), and Halprin Supply Company of LewisVille,. TX for $1,230.00 each (without trade in). Bid was awarded to Daco of Lubbock, TX for a total of $6,936.00. h) Board, Commission and Committee Appointments. William L. Jackson was appointed to the Human Relations Commission; Garry A. Petras was appointed to the Board of Minimum Housing; Michael R. Davis was appointed to the Board of MiNimum Housing; and W. M. Tyler was reappointed to the Board of Minimum Housing. 2 of 3 0006 - C Councilmember Barbara Dorman moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. Dwain Dodson seconded the motion, and the motion carpied unanimously among the members. 6. Executive Session. No items were addressed. 7. Adjournment. As there was no other business, Don Dickson moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Dwain Dodson, and all members voted in favor of adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 199~3. ~ E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 3 of 3 0 D ?