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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 0309 min65 MINUTES PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 9, 2000 The Plainview City Council held a meeting at 11:30 a.m. on March 9, 2000, at the Plainview Convention Center. Notice of'this meeting was posted in City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on March 6, 2000. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were Sam Parker, Precinct 1; Mary Jane Shanes-Precinct 2, Rey Rosas-Precinct 3, Mike Hutcherson, Precinct 4, Ross Owen-Precinct 5, and Irene Favila-Precinct 7. Councilmember Bobby McGee was excused from this meeting. Staff members present were James P. Jeffers, City Manager; Dale Simpson, Civil Service Director; Gary Glass, Fire Chief; Sean Lanier, City Engineer; John Castro, Director of Community Services; John Berry, Director of Public Works; Wally Hatch, City Attorney; Pat Hernandez, Municipal Judge; Will Mull, Chief of Police; Norman Huggins, Director of Finance: and Karen McBeth, City Secretary. Guests present were Ron Trusler, Gregoria Patino, and Jerry Johnson. Richard Orr, Plainview Daily Herald. 1. Invocation was given by Mayor Lloyd Woods. 2. The Council reviewed the March 14, 2000 City Council Agenda. e). Endorse Hale County Crime Stoppers organization and authorize the City Manager to enter an agreement to provide liability insurance to Crime Stoppers, at Crime Stoppers cost, as part of the City of Plainview Insurance Program. Mr. Jeffers told the Council that Texas Municipal League had no objections to Crime Stoppers being added onto the liability insurance, at a cost of less than $500 paid by Crime Stoppers. A representative from the City will be named to Crime Stoppers governing board. The Council voiced no objections. f). Resolution No. R00-104. A Resolution of the City of Plainview in support of the federally funded PL-566 Small Watershed Project known as the Red Deer Creek Watershed Project. Mr. Jeffers said the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority administration has no problem with the City endorsing such a resolution. It ~s good public relations for the Authority. The Council had no objections. g). Budget Amendment. Ordinance No. 00-3242. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview amending Ordinance No. 99-3230 to appropriate funds in the General Fund in the 1999-2000 Budget for the Millennium Square project. First reading. 00 0309 Minutes Page 1 of 3 69 A scale plan of the Millennium Square was presented. Mr. Jeffers said the cost of the project was $65,182 for concrete, $7,100 for electricity, $20,000 for walks, $1,950 for landscaping, $1,400 for benches, and $1,400 for sprinklers, with a total cost being $97,032. The original estimate was $84,253. No objections were expressed. 4.Authorize the City Manager to enter an interlocal agreement with area law enforcement for a drug interdiction program. Police Chief Will Mull said Plainview does have a drug problem and this program would allow the city to take more control, in cooperation with the County. The Council suggested other entities be approached for financial contributions. Ordinance No, 00-3239. Zone Case No. 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. John Castro, Community Services Director, told the Council the business known as Sport Zone 2000 was not an arcade. He said regarding this zone request there were four "no" responses, one "yes" response, within 300 ft.; inside 200' there were two "no" responses; no "yes" responses; and one undetermined. Councilmember Rosas asked if it would require six "yes" votes from the Council to pass? He was told yes, a super- majority was required. 3. City Council Reports. There were none. f4. Development policies as it pertains to City infrastructure. Mr. Jeffers said it costs approximately $132,000 per mile for a 12" water line to be constructed. This would equal a $.09 per1,000 gallons of water to consumers. A 12" sewer line would cost $184,000 per mile, at a consumer cost of $.17 per 1,000 gallons. This would mean a $2.60 per month household increase, or $31.20 per year for the average consumer. The Council had no objections to pursuing a policy, but felt there should be a reimbursement policy. 5. Change starting time for Tuesday evening Council meetings. The Council discussed moving meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There were no objections for a trial. Review Open Forum Policy as it relates to Open Meetings Act in light of recent Attorney General's Opinion. 00 0309 Minutes Page 2 of 3 The Attorney General essentially put a stop to "staff briefings" and this impacts the Open Forum. Administration recommends doing away with the Open Forum. This will be voted on at a future meeting. Ordinance No. 00-3240. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview calling and setting the date for the Regular Municipal Election; designating districts and polling places for districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; designating the election of a Councilmember for districts 5, 6, and 7 respectively; designating the election of a Mayor; deSignating early voting ballot board judge; setting hourly rate for election officials and posting notice of election. FIRST READING. Councilmember Shanes moved to adopt Ordinance No. 00-3240. Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, Favila and Mayor Woods unanimously voted in favor of the motion. Ordinance No. 00-3241. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview calling and setting the date for a Charter Amendment Election; designating districts and polling places for districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; designating early voting ballot board judge and district judges; setting hourly rate for election officials; and posting notice of election. FIRST READING. Mayor Woods made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 00-3241. Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Owen and Shanes voted "yes" on the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Rosas, Favila and Hutcherson voted "no." The motion failed. Councilmember Hutcherson moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 1:12 p.m. Passed and approved on March 28, 2000. Karen McBeth, City Secretary O0 0309 Minutes Page 3 of 3