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WORK SESSION MINUTES
September 3, 1992
The City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, met in a Work Session on
Thursday, September 3, 1992, at the Plainview Municipal Country Club, at
11:30 a.m. with Mayor E. V. Ridlehuber presiding. Counctlmembers present
were: Alton Jackson - Precinct 1, Mary Virginia Kirchhoff - Precinct 2,
Medlin Carpenter Precinct 4, Barbara Dorman - Precinct 5, Dwaln Dodson -
Precinct 6, Irene Favila - Precinct 7, absent was Don Dickson Precinct 3.
Staff present: James P. Jeffers - City Manager, Diane Groh - Director for
Community Services, Terry Powers -
Hatch- City Attorney, Roy L. OsbOrne
Sullivan- Municipal Court Judge, Norma~
Karen McBeth - City Secretary.
Guests present: Jim Mock - President,
David Wilder - President, First National
Member of Plainview Municipal Country Ci~
irector of Human Resources, Wally
Director of Public Safety, Barbara
Huggins - Director of Finance, and
Plainview Municipal Country Club,
Bank, and Terry Teague - Board
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THIS IS A '~ORK SI~SSION AND NO ACTION CAN BE TAKEN
Mayor Ridlehuber called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
The City Council reviewed the agenda for the regular Council meeting
scheduled for August 25, 1992.
The Council turned to the agenda for today.
reported on the following topics:
City Manager Jim Jeffers
Count_,~ Club Meeting Facility - Mr. Jeffers reported the Country Club had
reconsidered their plans to renovate the existing building and decided to
build on the present facility site. They have determined they can building a
completely new facility and stay within the same budget as the renovation
project. Mr. Jim Mock displayed plans for the proposed new building. He
stated the new building will stay within the proposed budget and will gain
fifty new parking places. The plans for a new building allows a better
traffic pattern for visitors and club members and allows better access from
the kitchen to both convention rooms and club rooms. Mr. Wilder reported
the Country Club will act as contractor with all the work being done by
subcontractors. This will allow control of any cost overruns and assure
quality of workmanship. Tusha builders have stated they can do the building
within the proposed budget. Tusha will have a managerial position and act for
the Country Club in all areas of the building process. Terry Teague
reported numerous area contractors had stated the renovation plans could not
be c~one within the budget limitations due to the "unknown factor" of what
they would find when they began tearing into the existing building. The
actual construction will be open to a bidding process. The managerial service
does not have to be open to bid. The convention and tourism committee of
the Chamber of Commerce will fund one third of the insurance and utilities
cost of the Country Club for one year. Mr. Teague stated he felt sure the
City/Country Club/ Chamber of Commerce cooperative efforts will make thi.~
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concept work. He also stated the new facility would be ready by September
of 1993. Mr. Jeffers thanked the gentlemen for their presentations.
Waylaud Baptist University Museum Fau~ling - Mr. Jeffers reported the
proposed funding to the WBU museum is scheduled for consideration by the
Council at the first regular meeting in October. A committee from Wayland
will be at the meeting to explain the university has financial problems and
they are not able to fund the museum alone. They will be asking for $20,000
each from the City, County and School District. Mr. Jeffers reported
Wayland was to secure other funding sources for this museum but D~ave not
done so as yet. He stated no one has actively pursued securing any grants
for this purpose. He urged the Council to think this through thoroughly and
decide if they want to grant this request. He stated that while WBU w~fll be
asking for funds in October, the Council does not have to take action at that
time. They can study this further if they so choose.
16th Street Project - City Attorney Wally Hatch reported this project was
moving along smoothly. Mr. Souzalik settled for considerably less than
estimated; Mrs. Carter has deeded over the required property; the only hold
out so far were two ladies who lived out of state and they have been served
with the appropriate papers. Mr. Hatch estimated that curb and gutter
improvements could begin in October, 1992.
Dow~tow~ Survey - Main Street Coordinator Muff London reported on a
shopping survey she conduct with the help of Wayland students. When
comparing the demographics of those surveyed to a 1990 census a true cross
section of the community .was shown to have been surveyed. Questions were
asked concerning the shopping habits, preferences and needs of the
community. A similar survey will be done again next year to get a more
complete picture of what the community needs and expects from its merchants.
Furr's Building - Mr. Jeffers reported that Roger Lowe has purchased the old
Furr's building on Broadway St. He reported this may be opened again as a
grocery store when the proposed prison is operable.
Subdivision and Zoning Check last - Mr. Jeffers gave each of the
Councilmembers present a copy of the Subdivision and Zoning Check List for
their perusal. He stated this can be studied and will be discussed at a later
date.
Mr. Jeffers reminded everyone of the upcoming SPAG meeting on Tuesday,
September 15, 1992.
Mr. Ridlehuber declared the meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED on September 22, 1992.
E. V. Ridlehuber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kai~en McBeth, City Secretary