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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 0222 min064 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview February 22, 2000 AGENDA The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 7:30 p.m., February 22, 2000 in the Council Chambers of Plainview City Hall, 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were Sam Parker, Precinct 1; Rey Rosas, Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson, Precinct 4; Ross Owen, Precinct 5; Bobby McGehee, Precinct 6. Councilmembers Mary Jane Shanes and Irene Favila were absent. Staff members present were James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Dale Simpson, Civil Service Director~ John Berry, Director of Public Works; Will Mull, Police Chief; John Castro, Director of Community Services; Gary Glass, Fire Chief; Norman Huggins, Finance Director; and Karen McBeth, City Secretary. News media present were Richard Orr of the Plainview Daily Herald. Guests present were Bill Hardage and Dr. Wallace Davis of Wayland Baptist University; Gilbert Patino of 2101 West 4th St.; Anthony Looney of Energas, Lubbock; B.R. Thomason of Energas, Plainview; Patty Ratliff of 2 104 Amarillo; and Donna Stanfield of 1111 Portland. OPEN MEETING Invocation - The Honorable Ross Owen Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Lloyd C. Woods. Recognitions - Mayor Woods presented Dr. Wallace Davis of Wayland Baptist University an award for his service to the City of Plainview. The Oath of Office was administered to' Patty Ratliff as a member of the Board of Appeals, Lynn Davis as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Ray Jameson as a member of the Board of Adjustment. 3 Consent Calendar - Councilmember Sam Parker asked that item (g) on the Consent Calendar be removed for discussion. Councilmember Ross Owen made the motion, and Councilmember Bobby McGehee seconded, that the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved as follows: a) b) c) d) Minutes of February 3 and February 8, 2000 were approved. Departmental Reports were accepted. Expenditures were approved Excused Absences were extended to Councilmembers Mary Jane Shanes and Irene Favila for this meeting. Minutes 00 0222 Page 1 of 4 e) 0 g) Consider participation in the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority rainfall enhancement program. Participation was declined. Board, Committee and Commission appointments (Electrical Board and Parks Advisory Board). Phyllis Wall was appointed to the Parks Advisory Board. Resolution No. R00-103. A Resolution of the City of Plainview affirming support for neutral tax treatment of internet purchases; Defining Opposition to the Internet Tax Freedom Act; And establishing an effective date. Pulled for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Mayor Woods voted "yes." None voted against. Mr. Jeffers explained item (g). He said the resolution was predicated on the supposition that. by the year 2003 the increase in purchases made over the Intemet would deplete the sales tax received by cities by approximately 20 percent. To make up the lost revenue cities may have to raise property tax. The resolution asks the Federal government remain neutral on taxing purchases made on the Internet and allow States to determine if they wish to tax. Councilmember Parker said he did not think the Internet should be taxed at all. Mayor Woods said he did not want the Federal government determining any further taxing on the public. Councilmember Owen said he felt asking the Federal government to remain neutral on this issue was wise and moved that Resolution R00-103 be approved. Councilmember McGehee seconded the motion. Councilmembers Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion. Councilmembers Parker and Rosas voted "no." The Resolution was approved. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS Ordinance No~ 00-3238. Zone Case 684. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas for rezoning Lots lB7, block 57 (600 block of Utica); Lots 5-6 block 41 (1900 block West 6th); Lots 1-2, block 44 (2000 block West 6t~ St.); Lots 7-8, block 41 and Lots 11-4, block 44 (500 block Smyth St.); From a Single-Family Residential (R-I) and Commercial Retail (C-2) zoning district to a College and University (U) zoning district. All lots are located in the College Hill Addition, Hale County, Plainview, Texas; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. Second reading. There was no discussion. Mayor Woods moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-3238. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion Mayor Woods, Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen and McGehee voted "yes." The motion carried Ordinance No. 00-3239_ Zone Case 685. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit to operate an Arcade in a Central Business (CBD) zoning District, address being 622 Ash St.; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. First reading. Minutes 00 0222 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember McGehee moved to table Ordinance No. 00-3239. Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen and McGehee voted "yes." The motion carried. 6. Public Hearing: Energas rate case. Mr. Jeffers said Energas Company filed for a rate increase in September of 1999. A Steering Committee selected by the municipalities met with representatives of Energas to attempt negotiation of a settlement. After deliberations the Steering Committee recommended a rate decrease. Since a resolution of differences could not be reached. The next step is the probable appeal, by Energas, to the Railroad Commission. Mr. Anthony Looney, a representative of Energas Company, told the Council that his company's representatives met with the Steering Committee and could not reach an agreement. He said Energas would appeal to the Railroad Commission, which will determine what rate adjustments, if any, might be made. Resolution No. R00-102. A Resolution of the City of Plainview regarding a rate change request from Energas Company; And recommendation from the Cities Steering Committee and Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. that no increase in rate is justified at this time; Rejecting the proposed rate increase; And providing an effective date. Councilmember Owen moved Resolution No. R00-102 be approved. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. 8. Select finalist for engineering services for the wastewater treatment Plant improvements. John Berry, Director of Public Works, said the wastewater treatment plant was built in 1966. The growth of the City, Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission rulings, as well as the natural aging process, necessitates the upgrading of the wastewater treatment plant. He said the City has received proposals from several engineering firms on the proposed upgrade. The proposals have been scored and he is asking the Council to authorize administration to begin negotiations with the engineering firms as to the scope and cost of work to be done. Mayor Woods asked if this would sOlve the ammonia problem? Mr. Berry said yes, it would. Councilmember Owen moved to authorize administration to begin the negotiations. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen and McGehee voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. 9. Plainview cattle drive presentation~ The presentation was tabled 10. Animal Control annual report. John Castro, Director of Community Services, gave the annual report on the Animal Control department of the City. 11. Open Forum. Hear citizen's requests and comments per Open Forum Policy. No one spoke. Minutes 00 0222 Page 3 of 4 t17 12. Adjournment. Councilmember Owen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen and McGehee voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Passed and approved on March 14, 2000. Karen McBeth, City Secretary Minutes 00 0222 Page 4 of 4