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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92 1013 min260 MINUTRS Plainview City Council October 13, 1992 The City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Plalnview City Hall at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor E.V. Ridiehuber presiding. CouncJlmembers 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 Irene Favila - Precinct 7. Staff present were James P. JefferS City Manager, Wally Hatch - City Attorney, Bill Hogge - Director of Public Works, Diane Groh - Director of Community Services, Norman Hugglns - Director of Finance, Roy Osborne - Director of Public Safety, Barbara Sullivan Municipal Court Judge, and Ginger Light - Deputy City Secretary. Other City employees present were Muff London - Maim Street Coordinator, Roland Asebedo - Fire Mars]nsll, Don Burress - Firefighter, Angle Asebedo - Warrant Officer, and Carl Holland, Parks Superintendent. Media present were Richard Orr - P1sinview Daily ~Herald, Wes Naron KVOP]KATX, Ridley Gibson, Plalnview Cable TV, and Amy Guess - Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Guests present were John Seifert, Tom Gooch, Bobby James, Robert Winkler, J.R. Ruiz, John Warrick, Beth Holbert, Gary and Joyce Bennett, Jeff and Melinda Thompson, Bi]! Stanford, and Carl Joe Wi]Hams. OPEN MEETING An Open Meeting was held on the following subjects: 1. Invocation - Medlln Carpenter Recognition - Muff London recognized Jack Oswald and Larry Hines from Old World Antiques who have been nominated as having the best store interior in the State of Texas, by the Main Street Progrmm. They are one of two finalist in the competition. Carl Holland recognized David Ramos for five years service with the City'. Finally, Roy Osborne recognized Roland Asebedo and Don Burress for five years service. Co~unity P~ojeet - Jonatt~-n Cross, Brandon Thompson, Matt Boedeker, Caleb McDonald, Mariah Pantoja, and Jordan Owen, all students at Edgemere Elementary, presented Project P]sinview. Jonatlman Cross spoke on their behalf. They sought approval from the Council concerning construction of a wall to be built near Kidsville which will depict the history of Plalnview and this area. The five point plan would include: (1) Researching Hale County history. (2) Involvement in building structure. (3) Involvement in planning process to implement life skilts. (.4) Seeking approval from Council for project. 1 of 5 261 (5) Seeking professional services for construction and art work. Teachers present were: Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Patridge, Mrs. Lewellyn, Mrs. Odom, and Mr. Williams, Principal. Council expressed their overwhelming support of the project. Plat - Preli-~-a,T, RidgecTest Addition Unit No. S. City Engineer Bill Hogge reviewed the original Planning and Zoning Commi.~sion's approval of the preliminary plat with stipulations. Rob Winkler spoke on behalf of Calvary Church to request a variance from the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. John Warrick presented Calvary's proposal. Calvary's proposal regarding the extension of Kirchwood Drive was to show and dedicate the street on the Final Plat but commence construction on the extension at any time following the expiration of ten (10) years fOllowing the final approval of the plat. Council would authorize the City Manager to negotiate the contracts on the paving. Don Dickson moved to accept Calvary's proposal and Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The City and Calvary's second proposal was identical. It involved showing the existing service lines on the Final Plat. Don Dickson moved to accept the proposal, with Dwaln Dodson seconding the motion. Ail councilmembers voted in favor of-the proposal. The third proposal discussed was the City's third proposal, to which Calvary had no counter proposal. This proposal dealt with church being allowed an exemption from paving the 25 foot alley in concrete, contingent upon no office building being constructed. In the event of construction of an office building, the church would be required to pave the alley in concrete. Calvary's third proposal was the counter proposal to the City's fourth proposal which dealt with the construction of water mains and fire hydrants. The City proposed that the water main extend the entire length of Kirchwood Drive and the 1-27 access road. The church's proposal was to have the water main and hydrant only extend 515 feet down Kirchwood Drive, with the City and the Church splitting the cost. Barbara Dorman moved that the water main be extended the entire length of Kirchwood Drive only with a fire hydrant being placed at 515 feet and at the intersection of Kirchwood Drive and 1-27 access road. The City and the Church would share the cost. Dwain Dodson seconded motion. There was a unanimous acceptance of the motion. The Church's fourth and fifth proposals dealt with having the capability to tie in to City water and sewer lines. Medlin Carpenter moved to allow the Church access to the water and sewer lines. Barbara Dorman seconded the motion. Ali members voted in favor of the motion. Barbara Dorman then moved to accept the Resolution concerning the preliminary plat on the stipulations accepted at this mee~ng, with Dwaln Dodson seconding the motion. The council unanimously approved the motion. Muse,,m of the Llano Estacado. Wallace Davis spoke on behalf of the Museum. He stated that the Museum, which is under the direction of Wayland Baptist University and the Community Advisory Board, housed over 80 historical exhibits. The original agreement concerning funding was a three year agreement, during which time a committee would search for funding by continuing grants. Currently, over $174,000 has been requested and only $2,000.00 has been received. The Museum came 2 of 5 262 262 before the Council requesting a one year extension to the contract, during which time a committee would be re-formed in attempt to address the question of long term funding. Barbara moved to extend the contract for one year which would include funding in the amount of $20,000.00 with the understanding that a committee would be established to look into long term funding. Mediin Carpenter seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the issue. Insurance. The issue of consideration of a request from Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self Insurance Funds and Employers General Insurance Group for providing various insurance coverages was passed over. Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Community Services Director, Diane Groh, presented Ordinance No. 92-2938 to the Council. The ordinance dealt with a change in the existing zoning ordinance to allow homes in the industrial zones by specific use permits. The Planning and Zoning Commission gave their unanimous approval. Don Dickson moved to call a public hearing, with Barbara Dorman Seconding the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. As there were no speakers for or against the issue, Alton Jackson moved to close the hearing. After a second by Mary Virginia Kirchhoff, the council unanimously approved the motion. Dwain Dodson moved to approved the ordinance. Alton Jackson seconded the motion, with all members voting their approval. Zoning Jori,lance Amend,mint, Diane Groh, Community Services Director, presented Ordinance No. 92-2939 to the Council. The ordinance addressed changing the designation TF found in Sections 8:1, 14, 32:1, 34:7 and all others not specifically mentioned, to 2F to conform with the Zoning Map. The discrepancy was due to a typographical error. After Dwain Dodson moved to open a public hearing and the motion was seconded by Barbara Dorman, the motion met with unanimous approval. No speakers were present to speak for or against the ordlnauce, so Barbara Dorman moved to close the hearing. Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Alton Jackson moved to pass the ordinance, with a second by Don Dickson. All members voted in favor of passing the ordinance. Water Study. Tom Gooch of Freese and Nichols, Inc. presented the latest report. Colleague John Seffert stated that additional data has been gathered concerning whether: additional ground water is available for the City's use. The report is currently being prepared and will be ready in the near future. The possibility of using more Lake Meredith water depends on the future quality of that water. Currently, the Federal government is looking into ways of cleaning up the brine problem. At the present time there exists two factors limiting the use of Lake Meredith water: (1) salinity and (2) difficulty in distribution. Three possibilities for utilization of the lake water include improved quality, improved distribution, and filtration of the water. Additionally, Freese and Nichols has revised the Drought Contingency Plan and will be sending it to the State officials. Long term possibilities for the City include (1) making capital improvements for increased distribution, (2) acquiring more groundwater, and (3)buying land outside the city limits to tap the groudwater for distribution. Finally, Mr. Gooch stated that 3 of 5 263 plans are still in the works regarding the feasibility of the reuse ef wastewater. Freese and Nichols plan to return in November. 10. Zoning Ordinance Amendm~lt. Diane Groh, Director of Community Services presented Ordinance No. 92-2940 which addressed the issue of creating a designation for the previously unclagsified adult day care facility. This would allow for a facility which could provide care, training, treatment (including medical, counseling and rehabilitative), or supervision of adults. Barbara Dorman moved to open a public hearing, to which Alton Jackson seconded. All members voted in favor of the motion. No persons were present to speak for or against the issue. Medlin Carpenter moved to close the hearing. Dwain Dodson seconded the motiqn which carried unanimously. Mary Virginia Kirchhoff moved to pass the ordinance. Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion. There was unanimous approval of the ordinance. 11. Zo~g m Off Street Parking. The review and consideration of possible action on off street parking regulations was tabled until the next Work Session. 12. Sanitation - Tipping Fees.. The council reviewed the tipping fees for the new sanitary landfill which will be as follows: Description '1 Covered Uncovered Automobile, Pickup $ 18.00 $ 27.00 One-ton Truck $ 38.00 $ 57.00 4-wheel Trailer $ 38.00 $ 57.00 Dump Truck, 4-6 cu.yd. $ 54.00 $ 81.00 Dump Truck, 6-12 cu. yd. $ 74.00 $111.00 Dump Truck, over 13 c.y. $196.00 $294.00 San/Truck Compacted 24 cy $328.00 San/Truck ComPacted 30 cy $410.00 Compacted Roil-off $612.00 C.C.C. Tk/ComPacted $273.00 Ebeling T/Compacted $232.00 Mr. Jeffers stated that residents of Plain-view who present their water bill will still be able to dump at no charge. Due to this fact, the City expects larger amounts of abuse in the future. 12. Consent Calendar. 4 of 5 264 a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Board, Committee and Com-dRSion Aplooin~m. No appointments were made. e) Sanitation - Consulting lk~rineer Continent. City Manager was authorized to execute a letter of agreement for mod~ication and extension of the agreement for engineering services with Harm Engineering dated Janu~ary 16, 1992. Councilmember Barbara Dorman moved to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. Medlin Carpenter seconded the motion, and the motion carried u]qanimously among the members. 13. Executive Session. Council met in closed executive session, pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, § 2(g) (Vernon Supp. 1991), to discuss the annual evaluation of City Manager Jkn Jeffera. 13. Adjournment. As there was no other business, Dwain Dodson moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Alton Jackson, and all members voted in favor of adjournment. E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: ght, Dep y ' y ry 5of 5