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HomeMy WebLinkAbout90 0823 minOO 10,.q CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 1990 MINUTES The Plainview City Council met on Thursday, August 23, 1990, at 11:30 A.M., at the Plainview Country Club with Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber presiding. Councilmembers present were: Mary Virginia Kirchhoff - Precinct 2; Don Dickson - Precinct 3; Medlin Carpenter - Precinct 4; and Dwain Dodson - Precinct 6. Councilmembers absent were: Alton Jackson - Precinct 1; Barbara Dorman - Precinct 5; and Ross Owen - Precinct 7. Staff Present: James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Norman Huggins, Director of Finance; Bill Hogge, Director of Public Works; David Blackburn, City Attorney; Rolando Vela, Administrative Assistant; Roy Osborne, Director of Public Safety; and Carla Reese, City Secretary. Guest Present: Richard Orr - Plainview Daily Herald and Scott Fitzgerald - Lubbock Avalanche Journal. The City Council reviewed the following agenda items for the upcoming meeting on August 28, 1990. OPEN MEETING An Open Meeting will be held concerning the following subjects: 1) INVOCATION (Medlin Carpenter) 2) Final Plat - Edgemere Addition - PISD. Resolution No. R90-172. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas, approving the final plat of Edgemere Addition, Unit No. 6, Plainview, Hale County, Texas, 3) County of Hale - Fir~ Contract. Resolution No. R90-173. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with the County to provide fire services to the rural areas of Hale County. 4) Budget 1990-91. City of Plainview, timetable. Resolution No. R90-175. Texas, establishing A Resolution of the a budget adoption 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 1 of 4 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) Texas Municipal League - Civil Service Initiatives. Resolution No. R90-174. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas, supporting the Texas Municipal League's proposed amendments to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143 (Municipal Civil Service Act) to restore proper and effective management to Police and Fire Departments; and encouraging the various legislators representing the Plainview area to adopt and support such legislation. Council Meetings. Jim Jeffers, City Manager advised the Council that at the last work session meeting they discussed the open comment session at City Council Meetings, and the Council expressed they wanted the item to be placed on this agenda for further consideration. Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber suggested not listing a specific topic for open comment session at the City Council Meetings, but allow the citizens of Plainview the same opportunity, as in the past, for addressing the Council. The Council was in agreement with the Mayor's remarks. Police - Traffic Enforcement Assistance - Seat Belt. Resolution No. R90-171. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas, authorizing the Director of Public Safety on behalf of the City of Plainview to file a grant application for traffic enforcement assistance from the State Department of Highways and Transportation of the State of Texas. Roy L. Osborne, Director of Public Safety advised that a survey had been conducted across the State on seat belt usage, and noted the City of Plainview is in the lower percentile of seat belt users in the State. The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has contacted the City and asked that we apply for a $5,000 grant to pay the salaries of off duty police officers to work seat belt violations, in hopes of bringing the percentage of seat belt usage up in the City. Motion was made by Councilmember Don Dickson to adopt Resolution No. R90-171, authorizing the City to apply for the grant. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Mary Virginia Kirchhoff and carried by a vote of three ayes and 1 nay. Water Plan. Bill Hogge, Director of Public Works advised that the Texas Water Commission has made a study and that underground water tables in portions of Hale, Briscoe and Swisher Counties have been declared as being critical. The Commission has ordered a hearing and will appoint a hearing's examiner for the critical areas. The hearing examiner will schedule the public hearings, which will probably be held prior to January, 1991, and possibly as early as November, 1990. After the hearing examiner hears testimony, he will recommend to the Commission whether an Underground Water 2 of 4 Conservation District is needed. If the recommendation is that a Underground Water Conservation District is needed, and the Texas Water Commission agrees, then the Commission will create a district and appoint a temporary Board of Directors. The temporary Board of Directors will call and set up an election to confirm whether the Voters want a Water Conservation District. If the vote is not to form a District, then areas in the critical underground 'water districts will not be eligible to receive assistance from the State under Chapters 15, 16 or 17 of the Water Code. Budget 1990-91. Jim Jeffers, City Manager advised the Council that the City could build a box for the back of the animal control vehicle for $2,500. Council was of the consensus to place in the budget $2,500 to build the box for the animal control vehicle. Emergenc~ Medical Services. Jim Jeffers, City Manager advised that Central Plains Regional Hospital, while under previous ownership, had committed to providing financial assistance to the Emergency Medical Services. One year ago the hospital was asked about providing financial assistance and they advised they could not provide any assistance. The Council was asked if there were any objections in the City asking the hospital again for financial assistance. The Council had no objections. ~otel/Motel Tax. Jim Jeffers, City Manager presented a request for a change in the Hotel/Motel Tax Reserve Fund Policy to include historic preservation, and that the fund not drop below $100,000 at any given t~me. The Council had no objections to these changes, and requested it be placed on the next agenda for Council action. Park Softball. Jim Jeffers, City Manager advised that the YMCA had submitted a request to renew the contract for another year on the Running Water Draw Regional Park softball facilities. The YMCA is wanting to make improvements in the winter months if they are assured that they will have the use of the softball facilities again next year. It was noted when the bid was awarded to the YMCA last year that some Councilmembers had indicated they would advertise and accept bids for the softball facility again next year. The Council was of the consensus to renew the contract with the YMCA for another year, and requested it be placed on the agenda. Budget Quarterly. Norman Huggins, Director of Finance reviewed and distributed to the Council reports and a summary of the budget revenues, expenditures and balances. Landfill. Bill Hogge, Director of Public Works advised that the excavation at the landfill should be complete within the next couple of weeks. The permit for the new landfill is in the process of being reviewed and some questions have been raised on Parts A and B of the application. It was noted that the Texas Department of Health will not allow use of a water balance method 3 of 4 and the City will probably have to use a liner. Jim Hamm is doing some investigating and will be forthcoming with recommendations. Airport. The Airport Board has discussed the possibility of the terminal building being remodeled and made into a meeting facility. A formal request will be forthcoming from the Airport Board. The Airport has also requested assistance from the City in seal coating the Airport runways. City staff is studying the requests for assistance, and additional information will be provided at a later date. Public Safety Consolidation. Roy L. Osborne, Director of Public Safety provided the Council with a Public Safety Consolidation Report. Board and Co~m~issions. Jim Jeffers, City Manager reminded the Council of the need for members on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and other boards and commissions. Adjournment. Motion was made by Councilmember Don Dickson to adjourn. Motion was duly seconded by Councilmember Dwain Dodson and carried by a unanimous vote. There being no further busines Mayor E.V. Ridlehuber adjourned the meeting at 1:00 P.M. Passed and Approved this llth day of September, 13 90 .~ E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor ATTEST: Carla Reese, City Secretary 4 of 4