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WORK SESSION MINUTES
December 17, 1992
The City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, met in a Work Session at
the Plainview Country Club on December 17, 1992, at 11:30 a.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; Barbara Dorman - Precinct 5; Dwain Dodson -
Precinct 6; and Irene Favila - Precinct 7.
Staff present were: James P. Jeffers - City Manager; Roy Osborne -
Director of Public Safety; Diane Groh - Director for Community Services;
Barbara Sullivan Municipal Court Judge; Wally Hatch - City Attorney;
Terry Powers - Director of Human Resources; Norman Huggin~ - Director of
Finance; Bill Hogge - Director of Public Works; Muff London - Main Street
Coordinator; and Karen McBeth - City Secretary.
Following the call to order the City Council reviewed the agenda for the
upcoming council meeting of December 22, 1992. The Council then turned to
the business of the day.
16th Street Project: Wally Hatch, City Attorney, reported he had spoken
with Mrs. Leonard regarding her property. Mrs. Leonard stated she was
aware the City had been trying to contact her and she will be in the
Plalnview area during Christmas and is willing to meet with Mr. Hatch. At
that time Mr. Hatch hopes to settle with her on her property. He will offer
her $1,500. If this does not meet with her approval, he is prepared to take
the legal steps to acquire this property through condemnation.
Sanitation I~ndfill: Mr. Jeffers asked the council if they had any inquiries,
favorable or unfavorable, regarding the tipping fees at the new sanitary
landfill. None of the council had received any complaints or comments.
Snow Removal: During the recent snowfall the snow removal program was
succesfully implemented. Anyone desiring a copy may contact the City
Manager.
Hotel]Motel Tax: The existing policy with regards to the Chamber of
Commerce and the Hotel/Motel Tax revenues is undergoing change. The new
policy will restrict the amount of money some local groups can use. More
money will be used to recruit new visitors, new events and encourage new
groups to hold meetings in Plainview. After some discussion the City Council
agreed the new policy was fair and responsive to what hotel/motel tax funds
were intended to be used.
Bunk of America: The Bank of America had contacted City Manager Jim
Jeffers with a request to lower the amount of rent they are paying for the
building at 304 W. 6th St. They offered as a comparable the offices they
were renting in Farwell, Texas. After some inquiry of local office rental
practices the $10.00 per square foot annual rental fee was thought to be
reasonable and not out of ]Lne. Mr. Jeffers proposed that the council not
lower the rent at this time, but rather offer a two year contract at the
current price. The council will formally consider this issue in January, 1993.
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Health Department: Mr. Jeffers reported the Texas Department of Health had
sent their review on the Plainview/Hale County Health Department and anyone
wanting a copy could request one through his office.
Farmers Home Ad-d,~i~tration: The City Manager reported on a conversation
he had with Winston Sullivan. The Lubbock FmI-IA office had suggested the
two housing projects be split between Sullivan and Schreeder. Mr. Sullivan
stated he was not interested in thin arrangement, i¥Iayor Ridiehuber will be
writing a letter to FmHA stating the Council supports Sullivan's project and
requesting his application for both projects be appro~red. Sullivan stated he
feels certain he can get state approval of his application of both projects.
Beanfime Foods: Mr. Jeffers attended a meeting on 12/16/92 in Austin with
representatives of Bean~me Foods, Debra Stubblefield of SPAG, and people
from TDOC. The meeting was in Representative Pete Laney's office. TDOC
is receptive to a reapplication from Beanfim~ Foods, providing they can
comply with the manao~ement and financial requirements set out by TDOC.
EMS/Aerocars: Mr. Jeffers reported on a meeting he had with
representatives from Methodigt/AeroCare regarding the contracting with them
for emergency medical services for the City. Methodist/AeroCare is
interested in providing this service for the City. This was only an
introductory meeting and they will return with a more detailed plan. The
Council has wanted to remove the EMS from the Fire Department and had
previously approved opening a dialogue with Methodigt/AeroCare.
Mayor Ridiehuber declared the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED the 14th day of January, 199~
E.V. Ridlehuber, MayoP
ATTEST:
Ka~ren McBeth, City Secretary
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