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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Plainview, Texas
March 23, 1993
The Plainview City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, March 23, 1993, in the Council Chamber of the Plainview City Hall at 901
Broadway. The Council met in pre-session at 7:00 p.m. Mayor E.V. Ridiehuber
presided. Councilmembers present were: Alton Jackson - Precinct 1, Mary Virginia
Kircb_hoff - 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: James P. Jeffers - City Manager , Roy L. Osborne - Director of Public
Safety, Diane Groh - Director for Community Services, Terry Powers - Director of
Human Resources, Norman Huggins - Director of Finance, Bill Hogg - Director of
Public Works, Muff London - Main Street Coordinator, Wally Hatch - City Attorney,
and Karen McBeth - City Secretary.
Media present: Richad Orr - Plainview Daily Herald, Chris Vaughan - Lubbock
Avalanche Journal, Ridley Gibson - Plainview Cable TV.
OPEN MEETING
1. Invocation - Alton Jackson
2. ReoognitionslOath of Offiee- Mrs. Billie Standefer was sworn into office on
the Human Relations Commission.
3. Lady Bug fo]~ Texas - Rhiannan Harmon of 5th Grade, Lakeside School, spoke
regarding the Lakeside 5th Graders goal of making the Ladybug the official State
insect. She stated they had a petition with 2,816 signatures in favor of her
proposal. Nahum Ramirez spoke regarding the benefits the farmers and the
environment receive from the Ladybug. Michelle Hardage requested support for
their project from the Mayor and City Council. Mayor Ridlehuber thanked ail of the
students who Were present for their interest and hard work on such a worthwhile
project and read a proclamation declaring the Ladybug the honorary city insect
during this administration. The Mayor gave each student present a copy of the
proclamation.
4. Police/School Resource Officer - Roy L. Osborne, Director of Public Safety
spoke about the need for a City/School Resource Officer. He stated that during the
past two school years problems regarding fighting between individuals and groups
had increased at the High School. He stated that while a uniformed officer has been
at school on a daily basis during the lunch hour, this was really not enough time to
diffuse any potential problems and it also hindered the ability to care for other city
needs. A partial joint solution to this problem is for a full time police officer to be
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present at the high school all day. His/her duty will be to provide education on
driving safety, drug and alcohol abuse, family violence, suicide prevention, and any
other area that his/her expertise would be of benefit, as well as to handle any
problems which arise. The goals in having a full time Resource Officer present is
to build a rapport with the Student body and school officials, to interact with them,
and lower the rate of crime among young people. His/her presence can be a visible
deterrant to many forms of aggression. Chief Osborne displayed three weapons
which had been removed from students this school year. One was a cigarette lighter
which looked like a gun; one was a pellet pistol which resembled a .357 magnum
Python; and the last was a 9 mm. semi-automatic pistol. Problems of this type is
what the Resource Office will be present to handle. While there are numerous other
steps which need to be taken to insure the safety of School campuses, the presence
of a Resource Officer is one which will be of immediate benefit to students, faculty
and the city. Chief Osborne stated a proposed agreement between the Plainview
Independent School District and the City of PlainView will provide this Resource
Officer for this type duty. The cost will be shared between the School District and
the City: salary and personnel costs will be shared 75% paid by the school and 25%
paid by the city; cost of an automobile will be shared on a 50/50 basis. The officer
will report to Chief Osborne directly. Chief Osborne recommended this agreement be
entered into by the Council as a step forward in controlling potential problems in this
area. Don Dickson moved the City Manaer be authorized to negotiate and enter into
an agreement with PISD for a School Resource Officer; the motion was seconded by
Barbara Dorman; the motion passed unanimously.
5. Cable TV - Ridley Gibson, General Manager of Plainview Cable TV, reported
on certain changes being made by his cable television company. The price of a new
basic cable service will be lowered. The price of the extended stations will remain the
same, as will the cost of the premium channels. Changes will be made by Plainview
Cable TV as needed, as well as changes mandated by the FCC. Mr. Gibson stated
he hoped when all of the rules are established the City will be the authority to which
he will report, rather than Washington, D.C. He stated he will continue to keep the
Council informed of all changes which impact Plainview Cable TV. The Council
thanked Mr. Gibson for his report.
6. Capital Improvements Program - Public Hearing - City Manager Jim Jeffers
presented a proposed list of capital improvements. The Staff and Council will
prioritize the list following additional hearings. The second public hearing will be
held on April 13, 1993. Mayor Ridlehuber thanked Mr. Jeffers for his overview. Don
Dickson moved the public hearing be opened; Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion;
the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber declared the Public Hearing open
and asked those speaking for projects to come forward. Bill Weaks, 1304 Borger,
came forward and spoke in favor of widening 4th Street from Columbia to FM400. He
hoped the City would do this and not wait for the State to make this change. He
stated it would take the traffic burden out of surrounding residential streets and
expedite traffic more efficiently. Danny Andrews, 207 SW 10th, spoke in favor of
widening 4th St. from Columbia to FM400 (Date Street). He stated this was an
extremely busy area and he recommended this be a priority of the city: J. B.
Wheeler, 216 NW Alpine, spoke to the Council requesting they open 4th
Columbia to Broadway. He lives in this neighborhood and he stated
tremendous amount of traffic through this residential area and he felt
extremely beneficial to have this street opened and paved. W. M.
Vermont, requested that SW 3rd be extended through to FM400.
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of heavy traffic needed to be moved directly on this street and not routed through
the various residential neighborhoods where children are playing. He stated this
would be an excellent access for emergency vehicles also. Rey Rosas, 1212
Lexington, asked the Council to consider summer recreation programs for the city's
youth. Mayor Ridlehuber thanked them for their interest. He asked ff anyone
wished to speak against any capital improvements. No one came forward. Dwain
Dodson moved the public hearing be closed; Barbara Dorman seconded the motion;
the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber declared the public hearing
closed.
7. Consent Calendar
a) Minutes
b) Departmental Reports
c) Expenditures
d)
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f)
g)
Boards, Commissions and Committees - No appointments were made.
Property Disposition - Consider request from Hale County Crisis Center
for RTC property located at 115 S.E. 5th St. Property to be deeded to
Hale County Crisis Center for their use.
Water and Sewer - Engineering Services - Prison Facility - Consider
authorizing City Manager to enter into an agreement with an engineering
firm for engineering services for water and sewer services to the
proposed State Prison. Authorization given to City Manager to enter
into an agreement with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, an engineering firm,
for such services.
Bids:
1. Annual Supply of Aggregate for Seal Coat Program. Bids received
were: Appian CorpOration of Hereford, TX in the amount of $46,206;
and Vega Sand & Gravel, Inc. of Vega, TX in the amount of $59,500.
Bid awarded to Appian Corporation of Hereford, TX.
2. Annual Supply of Liquid Asphalt for Seal Coat Program. Bids
received were: Diamond Shamrock Refining & Marketing Co. of San
Antonio, TX for $38,700; Fina, Inc. of Dallas, TX in the amount of
$47,727. Bid awarded to Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Co.
of San Antonio, TX.
3. Proposal for Demolition #93-20-06. Bids received were: Albert
Thrasher of Plainview, TX for $26,048; National Supply of Wolfforth,
TX for $38,710; Midwest Wrecking of Edmond, OK for $19,850; Plainview
Dragline of Plainview, TX for $36,580; E&R Diversified of Las Cruces,
N.M. for $27,000; and Wardroup & Associations of Lubbock, TX for
$37,672. Bid was awarded to Midwest Wrecking of Edmond, OK in the
amount of $19,850.
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Barbara Dorman made a motion the Consent Calendar be 1approved as presented;
Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously.
8. Executive Session - An Executive Session was not held.
9. Adjoummment - Dwain Dodson made the motion the meeting adjourn; Don
Dickson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
ATTEST:
E. V. Ridlehuber, Mayor
Karen McBeth, City Secretary
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