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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92 0414 min187 MINUTES Plainview City Council April 14, 1992 The City Council of the City of Plalnview, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 1992, 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 Ross Owen Precinct 7. Staff Present: James P. Jeffers - City Manager; Diane Groh - Director for Community Services; Terry Powers - Director of Human Resources; Wm. R. Hogge - DireCtor of Public Works; Norman Huggins Director of Finance; Wally Hatch City Attorney; and Karen McBeth - City Secretary. Media Present: Richard Orr - Plainview Daily Herald; Lisa Hightower - KVOP; Randy Ballinger - KKYN; Ridley Gibson - Plainview Cable TV. Guests Present: Capt. Danny Miller; Asst. Police Chief Jerry Austin; Patrolman Jerry Howard; Tammy Williams; Lorri Matlock; J. B. Wheeler; George Rodriguez; Adan Chavez; and Bill LaFont. OPEN MEETING An Open Meeting was held concerning the following subjects: Before addressing the agenda, Mayor E. V. Ridiehuber recognized Capt. Danny Miller of the Plainview Police Force. Capt. Miller introduced Assistant Police Jerry Austin who presented Patrolman Jerry Harvell with his Sergeant stripes. The Mayor congratulated Sgt. Harvell and expressed his and the Council's appreciation for his service to the community. 1. Invocation - Dwain Dodson 2. Oath of Office- There were no oaths administered. 3. Annexation~Westridge. Resolution No. R92-116. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, setting the date, time and place of two public hearings regarding the proposed annexation of a certain westridge Addition in Hale County, Texas. City Manager James Jeffers explained that the City had received a petition for the annexation of this addition and this resolution set in motion the formal steps toward annexation. Councilmember Barbara Dorman made a motion the resolution be adopted as read; Councilmember Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion; the motion 'carried unanimously. 4. Plainview Higher Education Authority. Mayor Ridlehuber read a statement explaining the plans for the Plainview Higher Education Facilities Corportion to issue Revenue Bonds Series 1992, in the aggregate amount not lof4 188 to exceed $1,450,000.00, to finance heating, cooling, and climate control equipment for Wayland Baptist University. The Bylaws of the corporation provide that the corporation will only issue its bonds after obtaining approval of the City Council for the issuance of such bonds. The Mayor asked for a motion for public hearing. Councilmember Medlin Carpenter made a motion to open for public hearing; Councilmember Barbara Dorman seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. The Mayor asked for public comment; hearing none he declared the public hearing closed and asked for a motion. Councilmember Barbara Dorman made a motion the City: :-Council approve the sale of these bonds; Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the 'motion; the motion carried unanimously. 5. Zone Case No. 585. PUBLIC HEARING. Request of Arian Chavez for a specific use permit - club serving alcoholic beverages in a C-3 (Commercial General Business) Zoning District, being lot 1, Western Acres, and located at 300 S. interstate Hwy 27. Director for Community Services Diane Groh, explained this was a request for a Specific Use permit to open an establishment in the old Plainview Club building which will sell alcoholic beverages. She explained it is over 1,000 feet from a church so it met the State guidelines. She stated the owner has no plans at the present for it to be a restaurant, but may at some later date. Councilmember Dwain Dodson made a motion to open for public hearing; Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. The Mayor asked for those speaking for the specific use permit to come forward. Attorney Bill LaFont, representing Adan Chavez, stated this building was originally built as a private club and it would be used as a place for couples to frequent after work. The Mayor asked for those speaking against the specific use permit to come forward. No one came forward. Councilmember Barbara Dorman made a motion the public hearing close; Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. 6.,~ Zone Case No. 585. Ordinance No. 92-2914. An Ordinance amending zoning ordinance No. 89-1798 and the zoning map of the City of Plainview for a specific use permit for a club serving alcoholic beverages as provided in Section 33; Providing a cumulativeness clause; Providing a conflicts clause; and providing an effective. Mayor Ridlehuber asked for a motion. Councilmember Mary Virginia Kirchhoff stated she would abstain from voting on this issue due to a conflict of interest. Councilmember Dwain Dodson made a motion the ordinance be adopted as read; Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion. The motion carried with 6 in favor and i abstention. 7. Sanitation/Landfill William R. Hogge, Director of Public Works, reported that the new Sanitary Landfill excavation is underway. The curb, gutter and paving portion is going very rapidly. The excavation portion is already at 14 feet in one area. The screening berm is rising and the excess dirt is being carried to the present landfill. Mr. Hogge stated the process for the composite liner bids is underway. He stated the next portion of the construction would have the bids opened on May 4, 1992. He stated communication with the Texas Water Commission was much smoother than prior to receiving the permit for the landfill. Mr. Hogge reported that of the twenty five people working on the excavation, only five are from the Dallas area, the remainder of the workers are from the Plainview area. 2-of4 189 8. Hale County Reciprocal Agreement on County Jail and Law Enforcement Services. ResOlution R92-117. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute, and enter into on behalf of the City, a reciprocal governmental agreement between Hale County and the City of Plainview for intergovernmental services. City Manager James Jeffers explained that this agreement ailowed the City to house prisoners in the County Jail, and in return the City furnishes first response to law enforcement, EMS services and animal control in certain areas. Mr. Jeffers explained this is a renewal of an agreement the City has had with the County for a number of years. Councilmember Medlin Carpenter made a motion to approve the agreement; Councilmember Alton Jackson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Calenda~ - Mr. Jeffers requested that Resolution No. R92-118 be pulled from the Consent Calendar and be tabled until a later date due to the lack of certain information. Counci]member Ross Owen made a motion item e. be removed from the Consent Calendar; Counci]member Barbara Dorman seconded the motion; the motion carried unapfmously. a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Boards and Commission Appointments - Application to the Planning and Zoning Commission from James Graham, 1304 Garland, Plainview, TX. f) Resolution No. R92-11§. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, recognizing a need for the services offered by Tommy Lewis Industries to provide for the clean up of the sanitary landfill within the City of Plalnview, Texas. Councilmember Barbara adopted; Councflmember carried unanimously. 10. Executive Session Commissions and Committees of the Cit, Zoning. This meeting is authorized b~ SEC.' 2(f) (Vernon Supp. 1990).) Dorman made a motion the Consent Calendar be Dwain Dods~n seconded the motion; the motion _ - Discussion o~ appointments to the various Boards, r of Plainview to include: Planning and (TEX. REV. STAT. ANN. art 6252-17 Discussion of purchase, excbang negotiated contract for prospective gif' 304 West 6th Street, Plainview, T~ Broadway, Plainview, Texas; and Runn ;, lease or value or real property, or :. (Sunbelt Savings building located at xas; Sears building located at 215 Lug Water Draw property). Councilmember Barbara Dorman made a motion the Council meet in Executive Session; Councilmember Dwain Dodson unanimously. The Council reconvened from Executiw 11. Pt-gpe~ty Acquisition - Consideral Sunbelt Savings building; the Sears Property. No action taken. econded the motion; the motion carried Session at 8: 20 p.m. [on of possible action for acquiring the building; and/or Running Water Draw 3 f4 12. Adjoux-nment. Councilmember Alton Jackson made a motion the Council meeting adjourn; Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. E. V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: Kai~en McBeth, City Secretary 4of4