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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92 0428 min194 MINUTES Plainview City Council April 28, 1992 The City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 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; Medlin Carpenter Precinct 4; Barbara Dorman - Precinct 5; Dwain Dodson Precinct 6; and Ross Owen - Precinct 7. Absent was Don Dickson - Precinct 3. Staff Present: James P. JefferS City Manager; Roy L. Osborne - Director of Public Safety; William R. Hogge - Director of Public Works; Wally Hatch - City Attorney; Terry Powers - Director of Human Resources; Diane Groh - Director for Community Services; and Karen McBeth - City Secretary. Media Present: Lisa Hightower Herald; Amy Guess - Lubbock Plainview Cable TV. KATX; Richard Orr Plainview Daily Avalanche-Journal; and Ridley Gibson - OPEN MEETING An Open Meeting was held concerning the following subjects: Before addressing the agenda, Mayor-E. V. Ridlehuber acknowledged National Volunteer Week and asked that each Councilmember recognize someone in the community for their volunteer work'. Mayor Ridlehuber named Barbara Dorman as being an outstanding volunteer to the community. Ross Owen recognized Don Dickson as being an exemplary volunteer. Dwain Dodson recognized Ridiey Gibson for his volunteer work in the community. Barbara Dorman named Gladys Carter, Paul Lyle, David Wilder, and Gene Owen as persons to be noted for their volunteer work. Medlin Carpenter named J.B. Wheeler as a person who gives of his time and effort to the community. Mary Virginia Kirchhoff named Carol Taylor-for her many hours of volunteer help to others. Alton Jackson recognized Dwain Dodson, Rubye Henderson and Marilyn Jennings as volunteers who are to be commended for their work in the community. The Council turned to.the agenda. 1. Invocation - Ross Owen Oath of Office - J. R. Ruiz was sworn to the Building Code/Fire Code Board of Appeals; Brandon Brownlee was sworn to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and James H. Graham was sworn to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Annexation - West~idge - PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Ridlehuber announced the first of two public hearings on the proposed annexation of the Westridge Addition. Councilmember Dwain Dodson made a motion the Mayor open the public hearing; Councilmember Alton Jackson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among those present. The Mayor asked for those speaking for the annexation to come forward. Mr. Paul Lyle spoke in favor of the annexation stating 1-of 3 195 that as a property owner in the Westridge Addition he felt it was the timely and appropriate thing to do. He stated he was in favor of the transfer of the assets of the Westridge Water Co. to the City was in the best interest of the citY and the property owners. No one else came to speak for the annexation. Mayor Ridiehuber asked if there was anyone opposed who wished to speak. To one came forward. Councilmember Barbara Dorman made a motion the public hearing be closed; Dwain Dodson seconded the~motion; the motion passed unanimously among those Councilmembers present. Mayor Ridlehuber stated the second public hearing would be held at a Special Meeting of the City Council on May 7, 1992, in conjunction with the Council Work Session. Airport Bid - Resolution No. R92-119. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, accepting the bid and awarding a contract for improvements to the City of Plainview/Hale County Airport. Mayor Ridlehuber recognized Roger Grass with Oller Engineering. Mr. Grass reviewed the bids submitted for the improvements to be made at the Plainview/Hale County Airport. Rhode Construction Co. of Lubbock, Texas submitted at bid of~ $1,593,395.41; Williams & Peters Construction of Lubbock, Texas submitted a big of $1,447,536.25; High Plains Pavers, Inc. of Plainview, TeXas submitted a big of $1,400,105.80. Mr. Grass stated the estimate his. engineering firm projected was $1,400,298.00. The low bid submitted by High Plains Pavers, Inc. of Plainview, Texas met the required specifications and Mr. Grass recommended that bid. He stated the County had approved that bid also. The funding for the improvements to the airport are derived at 90% from FAA; Texas Department of Transportation 5%; Hale County 2.5% and the City of Plainview 2.5%. Councilmember Medlin Carpenter made a motion that Resolution No. R92-119 be adopted and the contract be awarded to High Plains Pavers, Inc. of Plainview, Texas; Alton Jackson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among those councilmembers present. Civil Defense - Roy L. Osborne, Director of Public Safety introduced Capt. Dan Miller, civil defense director introduced the volunteers who man the emergency operations center during a severe weather alert. Capt. Dennis Harkins, Arthur Wall, Wesley Shaw, Roland Asebedo and Dale Simpson man the radios and telephones. Del Essary, Freddie Benford, Roy Reese and T.C. Collins are cloud watchers. A new group, the Plainview Amateur Radio Club have recently began assisting the emergency volunteers. Other volunteers who have helped for a number of years are: John McDonough, Joel Culp, Butch Baker, Ron Bray, J.B. McCas]~ill and Jack Swanner. Mayor Ridiehuber thanked Capt. Miller for his report and thanked the many volunteers for their efforts in making Plainview citizens safe from severe weather. Sanitation]Landfi~ - William Hogge, Director of Public Works reported to the City Council on the progress of the new landfill constructiOn. He stated that much progress is being made in the excavation and berm of the first portion of the new city landfi~. Road construction to the landfill is progressing on schedule. Bids for the liner on this portion of the landfill are to be opened Monday, May 4, 1992. 2 of 3 Consent Calend_ar - Councilmember Ross Owen made a motion that Item Resolution R92-118, A Resolution of the City council of the City of Plainview, Texas, approving issuance of bonds by the Plainview Higher Educational Facilities Corporation be pulled from the consent calendar and tabled until a later date. Dwain Dodson seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber stated that Item e) would not be considered at this time and it is tabled until a later day. a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Boards and Commission Appointments - Housing Authority; Board of Adjustment, Building Code/Fire Code Board of Appeals. No applications were received at this time. e) Tabled f) MeetingslPamdes - Public P~opet~y. Ordinance No. 92-2906. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas; Providing a penalty clause; Severability clause; Conflicts clause; and Effective Date. g) l~les-Tex Resom-ce Conservation and. Development. Resolution No. R92-120. A Resolution of he City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, agreeing to support and sponsor Wes-Tex Resource Conservation and Development. Councilmember Ross Owen made a motion the consent calendar be approved; Councihnember Dwain Dodson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Adjou~-nment - Councilmember Medlin Carpenter made a motion the meeting adjourn; Ross Owen seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously among the six councilmembers present (Don Dickson was absent). E. V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: K~ren McBeth, City Secretary 3 of 3