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HomeMy WebLinkAbout88 0218 minO0 022 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 18, 1988 K'BOBS RESTAURANT 11:30 A.M. M I N U T E S The Plainview City Council met in Work Session on Thursday, February 18, 1988, at 11:30 a.m., at K-Bob's Restaurant with Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presiding. The following Councilmembers were present: Terry Clements, Don Dickson, Barbara Dorman, Bobby James and Tom Aday. Councilmembers Alton Jackson and Junior Brown were absent. Staff present were: James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Mike McDonough Director of Municipal Services; Bill Hogge, Director of Public Works; Assistant City Attorney David Blackburn, Roy Osborne, Chief of POlice and City Secretary Carla Reese. News Media present were: Cathy Donahue - K.V.O.P. Orr - Plainview Daily Herald. and Richard Guest present were: Representatives of Plainview Chamber of Commerce Richard Ligon, Jim Ferrell, Ken Halbleib and Carl Holland, Parks Superintendent. SNOW REMOVAL. Richard Ligon, President Chamber of Commerce presented the status report for snow removal, commending the City, County, State and School for the hours spent in putting the program together. Richard Ligon noted the State would primarily be concerned with snow removal from Highways 70, 194 and 1-27. If time permitted they would assist in helping clear the streets in town. County Commissioners, Nina Morris and James Belk volunteered 5 road graders each for helping to clear primary route streets until 7:30 a.m., which at that time the County must begin removal of snow from any county roads. County does not want to be held responsible for any damage to streets, curbs or gutters while removing the snow. Councilman Bobby James made a motion to accept the proposal. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Tom Aday and carried by unanimous vote. FIFTH MONDAY MEETING. Council was advised of the Fifth Monday Meeting to be held on February 29, 1988, and ask of possible items to be placed on the Agenda for discussion. The Council made suggestions for the following items to be placed on the Agenda for discussion, 911, Seth Ward Water Improvement Project and Fire/EMS Status Report. FIRE/EMS STAFFING. City Manager Jim Jeffers presented to the Council changing the Fire/EMS Departments to 40 hour work week, this change would implement hiring eleven additional people with 1 of 3 an additional cost of $222,000.00 annually. It was the consensus of the Council to review the cost figures additionally to see if they could be reduced. RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT. The annual review of Lloyd Woods, Insurance Consultant, was presented to the Council noting the services he had rendered to the City as, reviewing coverages and policies for 1986 and 1987, specifications prepared for bidding, made bids on insurance, with lower bid being awarded to Employers Insurance Company. During the coming year he will continue to supervise coverages, handle claims and recommend any changes if required. Councilmember Bobby James made a motion to continue with the insurance consultant services. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Don Dickson and carried by unanimous vote. BALLOON FESTIVAL. Discussion concerning liability insurance for the Balloon Festival to be held by the Downtown Merchants Association. It was the consensus of the Council to require the Downtown Merchants Association to have liability insurance, and for the City to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement. The following items were reviewed for possible action at the February 23, 1988, City Council Meeting. 1) INVOCATION 2) OPENING OF COUNCIL: This meeting of the Plainview City Council is being conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. 3) SWIMMING POOL (16th Street) - Consideration of request to re-open. ALL MATTERS UNDER ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDE~RD TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILLBE ENACTED ON A MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS OTHER THAN THE ASKING OF QUESTIONS FOR SIMPLE cLARiFICATION. ON OBJECTION BY ANY PARTY TO THE INCLUSION OF ANY ITEM ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, THAT ITEM SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR. SUCH OBJECTION MAY BE RECORDED ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE TAKING OF A VOTE ON THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. ALL SUCH ITEMS SHALL BE CONSIDERED INDIVIDUALLY IN T~E ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE OBJECTED TO, IM~RDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures 2 of 3 d) BOARDS, CO~ISSIONS AND COMMIt'fEES APPOINT~RNTS. Resolution No. R88-110 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas appointing various individuals to serve on the various Boards, Commissions and Committees of the City of Plainview." e) STREET LIG~ REMOVAL U~IT 3. Resolution No. R88-108 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the permanent removal of street lights in "Unit 3" with the majority of such being located on Ash Street." (tabled from City Council Meeting of Februar~ 9, 1988.) f) F~%LE COUNTgf CEB=fRAL APPRAISAL DISTriCT. (purchase facilities). Resolution No. R88-111 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas approving the acquisition of real property by the Hale County Appraisal District pursuant to State Law." g) ELECTION ORDINANCE. Ordinance No. 88-2741 entitled, "An Ordinance calling and setting the Regular Municipal Election for the City of Plainview, Texas, to be held on the first Saturday in May of 1988, the same being the seventh day of the month, for the election of (1) one CounCilmember for Precinct 5 on the City Council of the City of Plainview; (2) for the election of one Councilmember for Precinct 6 on the City Council of the City of Plainview; (3) for the election of one Councilmember for Precinct 7 on the City Council of the City of Plainview; setting date for run-off election; designating the place where said election is to be held; appointing presiding official's thereof; anddeclaring an emergency." 5) ADJOU m.W . There being no further business Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber adjourned the Meeting at 1:15 p.m. E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: Carla Reese, City Secretary 3 of 3