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HomeMy WebLinkAbout89 1019 minO0 187 CITY OF PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1989 PLAINVIEW COUNTRY CLUB 11:30 A.M. MINUTES The Plainview City Council met on Thursday, October 19, 1989, at 11:30 A.M., at the Plainview Country Club, with Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presiding. Councilmembers present were: Bobby James, Dwain Dodson, Don Dickson, Alton Jackson, Ross Owen and John Kirchhoff. Councilmember Barbara Dorman was absent. Staff present: James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Mike McDonough, Director of Municipal Services; Bill Hogge, Director of Public Works; Norman Huggins, Director of Finance; David Blackburn, City Attorney; Roy L. 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: J. Pat Stephens The City Council reviewed the following agenda items for the upcoming meeting on October 24, 1989. 1) INVOCATION (Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber) 2) OPENING OF COUNCIL: This meeting of the Plainview City Council is being conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. 3) Water - Rates. Ordinance No. 89-2805. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, amending Section 24-44, Entitled "Water Rates, Billings" of the Code of the City of Plainview, Texas, and establishing an effective date. 4) Subdivision. Ordinance No. 89-2807. An Ordinance defining the general rules and regulations governing plats and subdivisions of land falling within the jurisdiction of the City of Plainview for the purpose of providing for the orderly, safe and helpful development of the area within the City, and within the area surrounding the City, and to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community; defining terms; setting forth purpose, authority and jurisdiction, requiring approval; establishing procedure for approval of preliminary and final plats; providing general provisions; establishing general requirements and design standards for streets,, lots, blocks, building lines, alleys, easements, flood areas and playa lakes; requiring improvements; providing for City participation in improvements; providing for reservations, variances, inspection of construction and a penalty; establishing filing fees and charges; requiring performance bond; providing for the withholding of improvements until subdivision is improved, for conflict with other 1 of 4 O0 138 Ordinances, a saving clause and an effective date: and providing for repeal of Ordinance No. 78-2259. 4A) HOTEL/MOTEL TAX. Resolution No. R89-195. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, considering the appropriation of Hotel/Motel Tax Funds for the Llano Estacado Museum. 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. 5) CONSENT CALENDAR a) Minutes b) Department Reports c) Budget Expenditures d) Cost Reimbursement - State Legislation. Resolution No. R89-194. A Resolution of the City council of the City of Plainview, Texas, supporting legislation to compel the State to reimburse local units of Government for all costs incurred for implementing State imposed mandates. 6) 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). 7) Adjournment. Comprehensive Plan Review - Sign Ordinance. Jim Jeffers, City Manager asked the Council what they wished to do on the proposed Sign Ordinance. After some discussion by the Council it was agreed that a special work session would be scheduled to discuss the pros and cons and make a final decision on the proposed sign ordinance. Master Plan Resolution. Council was advised that the wording for the Resolution adopting the Master Plan was being prepared for action at the City Council meeting of November 14, 1989. The Resolution is being written in a way that the City can amend or change the Master Plan as conditions warrant. Personnel. J. Pat Stephens with SMC, Inc. reviewed the procedures of the employee personnel audit that was conducted in 1986, noting that a personnel audit should be conducted every three to five years. Stephens reviewed the Merit System and advised that you 2 of 4 O0 must start with base employee evaluations. Evaluations will be conducted on the employee anniversary date, and two evaluations will be required before merit increases .can be given. Jim Jeffers, City Manager submitted a proposal for granting all employees a four percent salary increase in January, to offset the evaluations and merit system. The Council advised they would study the proposal. Cable TV. Public Access. An agreement between Wayland Baptist University and Teleservice Corporation dba Cable TV, for the use of the Public Access Channel, will expire on November llth. Wayland has requested permission to continue the use of said public access channel. Council requested that Cable TV prepare a performance assessment of Wayland for the past three years, and that Wayland prepare a list of accomplishments. Rate Regulations. A list of the Cable TV rate increases since 1986 were distributed to the Council. It was noted that the Cable Communications Act of 1984 restricts governments from regulating the rates of Cable TV. The National League of Cities has adopted policies and is asking other cities to urge Congress to revise the Cable Communication Act of 1984, to allow governments more regulatory authority of the Cable TV rates. The Council was of the consensus to adopt a Resolution urging Congress to revise the Cable Communication Act of 1984. HCCAD - Nominees. Resolution No. R89-193. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, placing individuals in nomination for election to the Hale County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Motion was made by Councilmember John Kirchhoff to submit for nomination Jimmy Bublis and Paul Johnson for the Board of Directors of Hale County Central Appraisal District. Motion was made by Councilmember John Kirchhoff to adopt Resolution No. R89-193. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Ross Owen and carried by a unanimous vote. Youth - Parking Lot. Barbara Sullivan, Municipal Court Judge advised the Council that the attendance at the designated youth parking lot had not worked out, although this past weekend the parking lot was full. Sullivan suggested to wait one more weekend, and if attendance dOes not increase, the parking lot would be closed. No report on Public Safety Consolidation. Board Appointments. Council was reminded of the need for board appointment to the Building Code and Fire Code Board of Appeals. It was also noted that the Health Board had a vacancy due to Weaver McClure moving and the Council might consider an individual with a Grocery Store or Restaurant owner to fill this vacancy. Streets - S.W. 3rd and Ennis. The State has conducted the requested traffic study at the Intersection of S.W. 3rd and Ennis, and has concluded that the intersection does not warrant a light or reduced speed limit. 3 of 4 O0 140 Airport Aviation Easements. The Airport Board recommended that they be given permission to acquire fee simple title of the land where aviation easements are being required by the FAA. It was the consensus of the Council that the Airport Board attempt to acquire fee simple title, but the Council would withhold potential approval until after actual costs had been determined. Adjournment. Motion was made by Councilmember Ross Owen to adjourn. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Bobby James and carried by a unanimous vote. There being no further business Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber adjourned the meeting at 1:00 P.M. Passed and Approved this 28th day of November, 19/~. E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: Carla Reese, City Secretary 4 of 4