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HomeMy WebLinkAbout89 0706 minO0 083 CITY OF PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 6, 1989 PLAINVIEW COUNTRY CLUB 11:30 A.M. MINUTES The Plainview City Council met in Work Session on Thursday, July 6, 1989, at 11:30 A.M., at the Plainview Country Club, with Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presiding. Councilmembers present were: Bobby James, Don Dickson, Barbara Dorman, John Kirchhoff, Ross Owen and Alton Jackson. Precinct No. 6 is vacant. Staff present: James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services; David Blackburn, City Attorney; Norman Huggins, Director of Finance; Roy Osborne, Director of Public Safety; Barbara Sullivan, Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary, Carla Reese. News Media Present: Richard Orr - Plainview Daily Herald. Guest Present: Dwain Dodson. The City Council reviewed the following agenda items for the upcoming meeting on July 11, 1989. 1) INVOCATION (Barbara Dorman) 2) OPENING OF COUNCIL: This meeting of the Plainview City Council is being conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. 3) Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance - a Joint Public Hearing of the City of Plainview City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to receive input on the proposed comprehensive revision of the City of Plainview Zoning Ordinance and Map. 4) Youth - "Parking Lot". Resolution No. R89-160. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, recognizing the need to establish a lawful gathering place for the Youth of our community and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the leasing of such property to accomplish such purpose. 5) Youth - "Parking Lot". Ordinance No. 89-2795. An Ordinance designating a Parking Lot located at 2801 Olton Road, Plainview, Texas, as a public place during certain times; setting maximum speed limit thereon during such times; authorizing the Director of Public Safety to regulate the operation and parking of vehicles at such location during certain times; providing for a penalty; and other related provisions. 1 of 4 O0 084 ALL MATTERS UNDER ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED ON A MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION ON 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 MY 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 THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE OBJECTED TO, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 6) CONSENT CALENDAR a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Property Sale. Resolution No. R89-157. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tax Deed on behalf of the City of Plainview in regard to property located at 2518 Holiday Drive, Plainview, Texas, more properly described hereunder. (Tabled from meeting of June 27, 1989.) e) Sanitation - Recycling. Resolution No. R89-162. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to contract for the removal and purchase of scrap metals at the Municipal Landfill. f) SPAG - Agreement. Resolution No. R89-163. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Governmental Cooperation Contract for administrative services with the South Plains Association of Governments, as such pertains to a Texas Department of Commerce Grant. g) Seth Ward Water Supply Agreement. Resolution No. R89-161. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water Supply Agreement with Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation. 7) Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Article 6252-17 Section 2(f) V.T.C.S. (Sanitary Landfill) (Other City Properties). 8) Sanitary Landfill. Resolution No. R89-159. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents in order to acquire land to be used as a Sanitary Landfill. 9) Adjournment. 2 of .4 085 Board Appointments. Jim Jeffers advised Council of vacancies on the Board of Adjustment, Building Code and Fire Code Board of Appeals and Electrical Board. It was noted an application was received from Mark Trotman stating an interest in serving on the Board of Adjustments. It was the consensus of the Council to prepare the Resolution to appoint Mark Trotman as a member to the Board of Adjustment and place on the Agenda for the Council Meeting of July 25, 1989. Roofing. Jim Jeffers, City Manager, presented a proposal to the Council that they might consider the development of a brochure, to possibly be distributed in bank statements, with questions that a consumer should direct to a roofing contractor before hiring them to replace their roof, or to refer this matter to the Building Code and Fire Code Board of Appeals to review the requirements for roofing contractors. Council was of the consensus to work with the news media in distributing information to the citizens of Plainview in what to look for before hiring a roofing contractor. Budget. Jim Jeffers, City Manager presented to the Council the proposed 1989-90 Budget, with the first work session being scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 1989 at 6:30 P.M. If another work session is required it will be scheduled at that time. Railroad. Jim Jeffers, City Manager reviewed the request from Burlington-Northern Railroad for the City to pay $75,000 to assist in upgrading tracks and crossings in the City of Plainview. David Blackburn, City Attorney has researched Stats Statutes and finds that the City is under no obligation to participate in the upgrading of tracks and crossings, and that the Railroad is to keep the tracks and crossings in a reasonably safe manner. Council was of the consensus to notify Burlington-Northern Railroad that the City does not have the funds to participate and ask them to maintain the tracks and crossings according to State Statues. Public Safety Consolidation. Roy Osborne, Director of Public Safety advised that the legislature had passed, as of January 1, 1990, that all potential firefighters must attend a fifteen week academy. At this time it would not be beneficial for the City to conduct its own Academy, but the City of Lubbock conducts an Academy and will only charge for materials. Master Plan. Council was reminded of the Joint Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map to be held on Tuesday, July 11, 1989. Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Article 6252-17, Section 2(f) V.T.C.S. (Sanitary Landfill). Motion was made by Councilmember Ross Owen to adjourn to Executive Session. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember John E. Kirchhoff and carried by a unanimous vote. There being no further business Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 1:00 P.M. 3 of 4 O© Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber reconvened Session at 1:10 P.M. the meeting from Executive Sanitary Landfill. Resolution No. R89-159. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents in order to acquire land to be used as a Sanitary Landfill. Motion was made by Councilmember Don Dickson to adopt Resolution No. R89-159. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Ross Owen and carried by a unanimous vote. Adjournment. Motion was made by Councilmember Ross Owen to adjourn. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Alton Jackson and carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business Mayor E. V. R±dlehuber adjourned the meeting at 1:15 P.M. Passed and Approved this 25th day of July, 1989..-~ E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: Carla Reese, Cit~ Secretary 4 of 4