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HomeMy WebLinkAbout88 0412 minr,/ CITY'COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1988 PRE-SESSION 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. MINUTES The Plainview City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 12, 1988, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall with Mayor E.V. . Ridlehuber presiding. The following Councilmembers were present: Alton Jackson, Terry Clements, Don Dickson, Bobby James, Junior Brown, Barbara Dorman and Tom Aday. Staff present were: James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Bill Hogge, Director of Public Works; Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services; David Blackburn, Assistant City Attorney; Joe Ferguson, Fire Chief; Roy Osborne, Chief of Police; Barbara Sullivan, Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary Carla Reese. News Media present were: Dawn Rice, KVOP. Richard Orr, Plainview Daily Herald and Guest present: Terri Lynette Jordan, Leann Weidenbach, Kenny Green, Jan Pennington, Kyra Patty, Jeff Oslen, Dan and Sandra Isler, Jerry Sullivan, Michael J. Garcia, Lanie Russell, Cornelia McDonough, Franklin McDonough, David Maxson, David Gomez, Dean Roth, Cary Kelley, Doug Wooley, Sandi Medina, Kenny Bryant, Joe Camargo, Joe Jacobs, Steve Campbell, Cindy Stair, Denise Mozinjo, Brent Mozinjo, John Williamson, Gene Champman, Joan Chap, Ken Wilson, Jerry Don George, Rocky Favila, Irene Favila, Castro Perez, Rey Rosas, Anita DeLeon, Joe DeLeon, Susan Wilson, Brian & Laura Wilder, Rev. W.R. Jackson, Ozell Shaw, Jose A. Rodriguez, Robin A. Garcia, Charles McGee, Lillie Williams, Jessie Ray, Louise Ray, George McAdoo, Daisy Cook, Jack Thomas, Ruby Owens, Russell Robinson, Jro, Hazel Brown, Alberta Nails and James Wilson. Mike McDonough, invocation. Director of Municipal Services delivered the Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber welcomed the guest. Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presented, Barbara Sullivan, Municipal Court Judge who recognized the Teen Court and Student Government Day Kids by presenting, them certificates. Doug Wooley a member of Teen Court presented Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber a gavel for being Teen Court Judge. Barbara Sullivan, Municipal Court Judge thanked the Council for their support and Teen Court Members presented each Councilmember with a key chain. AUSTIN HEIGHTS. Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services presented request for improvements in the Austin Heights area. Mote Mill was first item of concern. Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services advised that Code Enforcement had been looking 1 of 5 ': 058 into the problems at the mote mill and that he had been in contact with Gerald Hudson of the Texas Air Control Board and he had also been looking into the problem. Mr. Gerald Hudson of the Texas Air Control Board also advised that since the fire at the mote mill Triangle Manufacturing (owner of the mote mill), was not planning to re-open. Triangle Manufacturing has begun meeting the code enforcement requirements the City has requested, and Texas Air Control Board has advised they will not be issued a permit to re-open. City Staff will continue to monitor the mote mill for any violation of City Code. Con~ector Street to connect Austin Heights area with the City to the West. One of the requested areas of a connector street is Givens Street with 21st Street. The other connector street is 16th Street with Campbell Street. City staff feels that 16th Street and Campbell Street is the most economical and accessible route for a connector street. Total projected cost for the connector street being $133,200.00, which includes appraisal cost of $2,500.00, since City does not own right-of-way, estimated acquisition cost of $65,500.00, to obtain said right-of-way, and paving and associated cost of $55,200.00. There will be no relocation charge since said property is not presently occupied. Train Blocking. Roy Osborne, Chief of Police stated the City has an ordinance which prohibits trains from blocking any street or crossing for a period longer than five minutes, with exemption for trains that are thru trains and take longer than five minutes to clear the intersection. The ways this ordinance can be enforced are, a police officer observes the train blocking the intersection for a period longer than five minutes, or for a citizen to observe the train blocking the intersections for an extended period of time and call for a police officer to come to that location, and the officer observe the train blocking the intersection for a period longer than five minutes, then the officer will take enforcement action, or if a citizen has waited at a intersection for a period longer than five minutes they may come to the Municipal Court and file charges against that particular railroad. The following information will be required in order to file charges in Municipal Court; location of occurrence, time when train was blocking intersection, railway, and if possible a train number, with this information, Municipal Court and the City Attorney will draw up the necessary complaint to take action against said railway. The person filing the complaint will be required to provide testimony in court. The conductor of the train can be fined up to $200.00 for blocking intersections for extended periods of time. Ozell Shaw, 211 E. Brazier, stated he was concerned with the location of the connector street, where the mote mill buildings would be located on both sides of the street. Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services advised Mr. Shaw the figures for the connector street did not included the purchase of the mote mill buildings. Mr. Shaw noted he thought a different location for the connector street would be better. Mike McDonough, responded the City felt the most accessible and economical route for a connector street would be from 16th to Campbell. Councilman Tom Aday made a motion to pursue inquires for the connector street from 16th to Campbell, 2 of 5 O0 059 and make inquiries into grant funds which are available. Motion was duly seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Dorman and carried by unanimous vote. Jim Jeffers, City Manger pointed out as a clarification for the Austin Heights residents, that grants come from the State and .are awarded on a competitive basis, and the City will pursue the grants but whether or not the grant will be funded is not within the City's control, and would be difficult. PARKS - SOFTBALL - COMPLEX LEASE. Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services presented Resolution R88-121, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement for the use of the Running Water Draw Regional Park Softball Complex." Noting this Resolution deals with the bids allowing the Mayor to authorize a lease agreement for the Running Water Draw Regional Park Softball Complex. Bids were received from Plainview Softball Association and YMCA. In the Plainview Softball Association bid they agreed to pay for electrical services at the facilities during the baseball season at 100% of the cost up to $800.00, and also stated they would provide up to 100% of the cost of replacement of light bulbs up to a total of $300.00. Will provide $1,000,000.00 of liability insurance, with City only requesting limits of $500,000.00. In the bid received from the YMCA they agreed to pay for electrical services at the facility at 75% of the cost or up to $500.00, and replacement of bulbs at 50% of the cost, or up to $500.00. Will provide a $500,000.00 liability insurance policy. With Council's direction, staff discussed with Plainview Softball Association their specifications along with what the City was proposing. City proposed to lease all three lighted fields. Plainview Softball Association requested the foUrth unlighted field be included in lease which Council agreed to. City proposed the mowing of outfields would be done on a regular schedule, if outfields needed mowing more often than their schedule permitted, the persons awarded the bid would be responsible for the mowing at their own expense. Plainview Softball Association stated in their proposal they would do the mowing at the City's expense, but subsequently they have withdrawn this proposal. Alcohol regulation was not put in the lease agreement, it will be left up to the lessee to determine what alcohol regulations they will require. Debbie Belk, President of Plainview Softball Association has reviewed the lease agreement with the changes that have been made. Debbie Belk, President of Ptainview Softball Association noted the Plainview Softball Association is ready to get started and to work with the City. Councilman Tom Aday made a motion that the lease be awarded to the Plainview Softball Association. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Terry Clements and carried by unanimous vote. Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presented the following Consent Calendar for approval. Motion was made by Councilwoman Barbara Dorman to table Item I) Boards, Commission and Committee Appointments. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Tom Aday and carried by unanimous vote. 3 of 5 O0 5 ) CONSENT CALENDAR a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) ELECTRICAL CODE. Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 88-2747. An ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas amending the Electrical Code of the City of Plainview, Texas, (Ordinance No. 84-2550), specifying requirement for wiring encased in metal raceways; requirement of electrical ranges and clothes dryers; outlets per circuits; electrical raceways; direct burial cables; directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance with penalty provisions of the Electrical Code; and providing for an effective date of the ordinance. e) BUILDING CODE - TRENCH EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS. Final reading of Ordinance No. 88-2748. An ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Article 2, of the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances entitled Building Code of the City of Plainview, Texas, for the purpose of including trench excavation requirements within the Building Code of the City of Plainview in accordance with State Law; directing publication of the descriptive caption of this ordinance with penalty provisions from the Building Code; and providing an effective date of this ordinance. f) EMS - FRANCHISE - PLAINVIEW AMBULANCE SERVICE. First reading of Ordinance No. 88-2750. An ordinance granting a franchise to Plainview Ambulance Service to operate an non-exclusive non-emergency transfer ambulance service. g) PARKS - SOFTBALL - OPTIMIST CLUB. Resolution No. R88-120. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement and a concession agreement with the Optimist Summer Baseball Program. h) BIDS - SEALCOAT MATERIALS. Resolution No. R88-122. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas awarding bids for sealcoat materials. TABLED i) BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS. Resolution No. R88-123. A Resolution 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. j) BIDS - VEHICLES. Resolution No. R88-124. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas awarding bids for various vehicles. k) BUDGET - RESERVE POLICY. Resolution No. R88-125. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas establishing a Budget Reserve Policy. 4 of 5 Councilwoman Barbara Dorman made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as stated. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Tom Aday and carried by unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Councilman Terry Clements made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Tom Aday and carried with unanimous vote. Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber reconvened Executive Session at 10:20 p.m. the Regular Meeting from LITIGATION STATEMENT. Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber announced that no statement would be made. PERSONNEL - SALARY ADJUST~F. NTS. Councilman Junior Brown moved that Resolution No. R88-119 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas implementing salary adjustments", be tabled. Motion was duly seconded by Councilman Terry Clements and carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT. Councilwoman Barbara Dorman made a motion for the meeting to be adjourned. Motion was duly seconded by CoUncilman Junior Brown and carried by a unanimous vote. There being no further business Mayor E.V~ Ridlehuber adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. ~~ E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: Carla- Reese, City Secretary 5 of 5