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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.
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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
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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
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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
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