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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93 0413 min0026 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview The Plainview City Council met in a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Ptainview City Hail at 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m. Mayor E. V. Ridlehuber presided. Councilmembers present were: Alton Jackson - Precinct 1, Mary Virginia Kirchhoff - Precinct 2, Don Dickson - Precinct 3, Medlin Carpenter - Precinct 4, Dwain Dodson - Precinct 6, and Irene Favila - Precinct 7 .' Absent was Barbara Dorman - Precinct 6. Staff present were: James P. Jeffers - City Manager, Diane Groh - Director for Community Services, Waily Hatch City Attorney, Muff London Main Street Coordinator, Terry Powers - Director of Human Resources, Barbara Sullivan - Municipal Court Judge, Norman Huggins - Director of Finance, Roy L. Osborne - Director of Public Safety, and Karen McBeth - City Secretary. Media present: Richard Orr - Plainview Daily Herald and Ridley Gibson - Plainview Cable TV. OPEN MI~NTING 1. Invocation - Mary Virginia Kirchhoff Dwain Dodson made a motion that item No. 5 Audit - Receive and consider accepting the audit for fiscal year 1992-93 be moved up on the agenda so as to allow the accountants to return to their respective offices since this is tax season and time is of the essence; Don Dickson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the six councl]members present. 5. Audit - Mayor Ridlehuber called upon Kevin Moseley, of the firm McMiilan, McMillan, Moseley and Riddle, to speak regarding their recent audit of the City of Plainview. Mr. Kevin Moseley gave a short review of their audit and stated that the City is in good financial condition. He commended Norman Huggins, Director of Finance, and his staff for their conscientious work and complimented .the Council for being good stewards of the city's money. Medlin Carpenter moved that the City Council accept and approve the audit as presented; Dwain Dodson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the councilmemberS present. 2. Recognitions/Oath af Office A. Reeyellng - Muff London presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Rick Graves, Carla Edwards and Vickie James for their work on the Recycling and Beautification Committee. In the short time the committee has existed they have worked diligently to educate the public about the necessity and rewards of recycling. They have created a brochure about recycling which will be distributed by SPS in their next billing. A gift .of a mug with the City of Piainview recycling symbol was given to them also. Each recipient thanked the Council for the recognition and stated their appreciation for the Council's support of their projects. i of 5 0027 B. National Telecommunicators Week - Mayor Ridlehuber read a proclamation recognizing telephone and radio dispatchers who answered the City's 911 line. Roy L. Osborne, Director of Public Safety, introduced Capt. Danny Miller- who introduced the people who answer Plainview's 911 line: Cornelia McDonough, Janet Gage, JUlie Kelly, Patrick Holland, and Dana Vaughan. These people were recognized for being the life line between people needing help and those who can help them. Diane Groh recognized Debra Harris, the switchboard operator at City Hall for her competent handling of the communications in and for everyone working in City Hall. C. Teen Court Barbara Sullivan, Municipal Court Judge was recognized for her sponsorship a handling of the Teen Court where youthful offenders (those individuals seventeen years and younger) are judged by a jury of their peers and are fined in hours of community services as opposed to dollars. The Teen Court furnished 600 hours of "fine" time to the recent Clean Up Campaign sponsored by the Downtown Association. Judge Sullivan stated she felt this was a worthwhile program and hoped to have the Teen Court in Plainview for many years to come. Mayor Ridlehuber thanked Judge Sullivan for her sponsorship of this program for the past seven years. 3. Ordinance No. 93-2953 - Zone Case No. 605 - Roger Lowe - 103 Broadway -An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2798; Providing for an amendment to rezone from a R-2 (single family residen~ia! district) zoning district to a C-2 (light retail and commercial district) zoning district; Cumulativeness Clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. Director for Community Services, Diane Groh, gave an overview of the change this ordinance accomplishes. The Mayor called for a Public Hearing. Dwain Dodson moved to open for a Public Hearing; Alton Jackson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. The Mayor asked anyone speaking for the ordinance to come forward. Mr. Max Smithey, a representative of Roger Lowe, came forward and explained their intent to put in a grocery store at the 103 Broadway address, and stated it would employ from 35 to 45 people. He stated they were happy to be coming to Plainview and felt it would be a good move for the business and a good business for Plainview. Mayor Ridlehuber asked for anyone speaking against the rezoning to come forward. No one came. Don Dickson moved the public hearing be closed; Mediin Carpenter seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Don Dickson made a motion that Ordinance No. 93- 2953 be approved and adopted as presented and that the filing fee for this zone change be refunded; Dwain Dodson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. 4. Ordinance No. 93-2952 - Zone Case No. 604 - Dan DeAsis - Westridge Area -An Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2978; Providing for an amendment to rezone from "A" (agricultural district) Zoning District to "R-i" (single f~m~ly residential district) Zoning District' Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. The Mayor read the ordinance and called for a motion for a Public Hearing. Mediin Carpenter moved to open for a Public Hearing; DWaln Dodson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ridiehuber asked if anyone wished to speak for the zoning amendment; no one spoke. Mayor Ridlehuber read a letter from Martha Lee Donaldson in favor of the rezoning. He asked if anyone wished to speak against it; no one spoke. Alton Jackson moved the public hearing be closed; Don Dickson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Dwain Dodson moved that Ordinance No. 93-2952 be 2 of 5 0028 approved and adopted as presented; Don Dickson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the six councilmembe~s present. 6. Property - City Owned - Nea~ intersection of Givens St. and Walter- Griffin St. Consider a request from the Austin Heights Community Service Center, Inc. for city owned property located near the intersection of Walter Griffin St. and-Givens St. Don Hill of 1200 Independence St. requested the Council donate the piece of property near the intersection of 'Givens St. and Walter Griffin St. to the Austin Heights Community Service Center, Inc. so they could build a community service center for use as a social, cultural and educational place for the benefit of those living in the neighborhood, particularly the youth and young adults. Wally Hatch, City Attorney, stated the organization had all the correct legal papers, and that the City could give the property to that group for their purpose. Mr. Hatch did stipulate there should be a deed restriction stating that if at any time the property ceased being used for the purpose of a community center, ownership of the land would revert to the City. Dwain Dodson moved the City donate the property to the organization, with said deed restriction; Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the six councilmembers present. 7. Plat - I~-el{m~na,'y - Mesa Vex-de Additkm, Unit No. 4 - Resolution. No. R93- 105. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas, approving the preliminary plat of Mesa Verde Addition, Unit No. 4, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. City Manager Jim Jeffers explained the proposed plat had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Cor~mission and the proposed Prairie House Nursing Home would be erected in this addition. Medlin Carpenter moved that Resolution No. R93-105 be adopted as presented; Dwain Dodson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. 8. Plat - l~nal - Kiser Addition - Resolution No. R93-106. A Resolution of the City of Plalnview, Texas, approving the' final plat of Kiser Addition, Plainview, Hale County, Texas. Mr. Jeffers informed the Council this item is to be tabled due to a lack of information. 9. Swimming Pool - Consider entering a lease agreement with the YMCA to operate the 16th Street Swimming Pool. Mr. Richard Galle, Executive Director of the YMCA, requested a three year lease to operate the city owned swimming pool located in the 16th Street Park. He reported that the $15,000 the city would donate to the YMCA for this lease ' agreement would be used to operate the 16th St. pool. The agreement would stipulate that the gate proceeds for the daily use of the pool would be returned to the city. Mr. Galle stated that one problem with the overuse, and therefore extra expense, of swimming pool chemical could be alleviated with the installment of an automated chemical release system, which would be purchased by the City. Councilmember Alton Jackson stated his belief that the City should operate the pool. Counciimember Don Dickson inquired as to how close the Troiley route was to the 16th St. pool, he was informed it came within two blocks. Dwaln Dodson stated he appreciated what the YMCA does for the community and he thanked Mr. Galle for his operating the pool this past year. Don Dickson made a motion that City Manger, J~mes P. Jeffers, be authorized to enter into a three year lease agreement with the YMCA for the operation of the 16th St. swimming pool and purchase an automated chemical release system; Mary Virginia Kirchhoff seconded the motion; the motion passed with Kircb_hoff, Dickson, Carpenter, Dodson and Favila voting for and JaCkson voting against, and Barbara Dorman being absent. 3of5 0029 10. Bids - Library F..lev~tor - Consider award of bids. Community Services Director Diane Groh reviewed the bids received for the elevator to be placed in Unger Memorial Library. A bid from Esco Elevator Co. in the amount of $27,439; and a bid from Dover Elevator in the amount of $43,365 were the only two bids received. Both bids met specifications and Ms. Groh recommended the Council approve the lower bid, stating that the City would act as a general contractor so as to keep costs as low as possible. Mary Virginia Kirchhoff moved the award of the bid go to Esco Elevator Co. in the amount of $27,439; Dwain Dodson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the six councilmembers present. 11. Capital Improvements P~ogl~un - Public Hearing - Second public hearing on proposed Capital Improvements Program for the City of Plainview. Alton Jackson made the motion to open the floor for a Public Hearing; Dwain Dodson seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber declared the meeting open for Public Hearing and requested anyone wishing to speak on the proposed Capital Improvement Program. Councilmember Alton Jackson stated he would like for the City Staff to assemble a cost figure for putting water and sewer lines to the North end of Columbia St., the part that was annexed. No one else came forward to speak. Mayor Ridiehube~r asked ff there was anyone who wished to speak against any of the proposal improvements; no one came forward. Alton Jackson moved the Public Hearing close; Don Dickson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the six counciimembers present. Mayor Ridlehuber stated that while there were a great many capital improvements which would be prioritized and considered, ail of the things on the list would not be done, and each item that was decided upon would be after a great deal of consideration and would be brought before the Council at a later date'. 12. Consent Calenda~ ALT, MATTERS UNDER ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED ON A MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WIT,T, BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS OTHER THAN THE ASKING OF QUESTIONS FOR SIMPLE CLARIFICATION. ON OBJECTION BY ANY PARTY TO THE INCLUSION OF ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, THAT ITEM SH~LL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR. SUCH OBJECTION MAY BE RECORDED ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE TAKING OF A VOTE ON THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. ALL SUCH ITEMS SHALL BE CONSIDERED INDIVIDUALLY IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE OBJECTED TO, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. a) M/nutes b) Departmental Reports c) Expenditures d) Electrical Code - Ordinance .No. 93-2954 - An Ordinance of the City of Plalnview, Texas, adopting the 1993 edition of the National Electrical Code and (NFPA 70-1993) and repealing all previous editions of the National Electrical Code heretofore adopted; Providing for a severability clause; Directing publication of the descriptive caption together with penalty provisions of this ordinance; And providing an effective date. 4 of 3 0030 e) Boa,-ds, Comm{~sion~ and Comm{itee~ - Consideration of appointments to the Building Code/Fire Code Board of Appeals; and ADA Advisory Committee Liaison Appointment. Barbara Dorman was appointed to the ADA Advisory Committee Liaison position. f) Property Acquisition - 214 '~. llth St. - Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Plainview Independent School District whereby the property at 214 W. llth St. will pass through city ownership to Habitat for Humanity, Inc. in order to address some of the housing needs within the community. The City Manager was so authorized, Alton Jackson moved the Consent Calendar be approved as presented; Mary Virginia Kirchhoff seconded the motion; the motion caried unanimously. 13. Executive Session - Discussion of appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions of the City of Plalnview for: Building Code/Fire Code Board of Appeals; and ADA Advisory Committee Liaison Appointment. [ This meeting is authorized by TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. Ann. art 6252-17 Sec. 2(g) (Vernon Supp. 1993)]. The Executive Session was not held. 14. Kirchhoff seconded the motion; the councilmembers present and one absent. adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Adjournment - Dwain Dodson moved the meeting adjourn; Mary Virginia motion carried unanimously with six Mayor Ridlehuber declared the meeting E. V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: KaPen McBeth, City Secretary 5of3