HomeMy WebLinkAbout84 0126 minSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 26, 1984
901 BROADWAY
7:30 P.M.
M/NUTES
The City Council of the City of Plainview met in a special meeting
for the purpose of reviewing and revising the "Plainview Tomorrow -
Priorities", on Thursday, January 26, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor
Ridlehuber presided and the following Councilmen were present: Carl
Tillerson, Bobby James and Tom ~ay. Also present: John Hatchel,
Joe Ferguson, Norman Huggins, Johnnie Ballew, Hugh Anderson, Bill Hogge,
and Bob Richards. Phil Hamilton was representing the news media.
I~-~vocation was given by John Hatchel.
John Hatchel explained that the purpose of the meeting was to
review, revise, and set any new goal for the year of 1984. Copies
of last years "Plainview Tomorrow - Priorities" were given out
to use as work sheets. Norman Huggins began with a review of the finance
condition of the City and explained the new report now being given to
the Council once a month.
The Directors reviewed and discussed needs and long range plans
in their areas of responsibilities. Bill Hogge discussed the problems
we area having with 2" water lines in the West and in the older parts of
Plainview. This project would require a large amount of money to
correct. The Council asked that a survey be made of the probl~ areas
and report as to the number of units and blocks affected. The Sanitation
Department was discussed and the Council was pleased with the progress
being made. John Hatchel was asked to contact the president of the
Westridge Assoc. and see if they would be interested in contracting
with the City for refuse collection and disposal. Johnnie Ballew
discussed the traffic signalization throughout the cc~runity. Councilman
Aday indicated that he would like to see the signal at 24th Street and
Dinl~itt Highway high on the priority list for expenditure of Revenue
Sb~ring funds next year. The problems with the downtc~n lights were
discussed, and the Council asked that the staff look at alternative
solutions to these problems - a possibility of changing to stop signs
and one-way streets might be possible and provide a better mov~nent of
traffic. BOb Richards said that he planned to complete the three parks
projects within the next two years. Also, an inspection of all play
ground equipment was going to be made and replacement equipment would be
purchased where needed. He plans to have the Parks ~ttee began a
study and develop a proposal for long range uses of Running Water Draw
Park. Joe Ferguson said that the City needs to replace a fire pumper,
and if the con~nity continues to grow as it had, two sub-stations might
be needed - one on the West side of the Interstate Highway, and the other
on or along South Interstate Highway. He pointed out that we need to
begin now to acquire land for the One on the south side. The Deparh~-~nt
is out-growing Central Station, and plans need to be made to re-locate
it within the downtown area. Hugh Anderson said that man-power in the
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Police Depart~_nt would depend on population changes. If man-power was
increased, additional space would be needed in the Station. Re-location
of the Court or enclosing the carport would be possibilities. He also
said that in order to keep the officers well trained and qualified in
markmanship a range is most important. He said that he hoped one could
be built within the next two or three years.
DisCUssion was given to the goals and John Hatchel said a new
list would be distributed to the Council reflecting their changes.
Being no other business pending or for disCUssion the meeting
adjouned at 10:30 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of February, 1984.