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HomeMy WebLinkAbout85 0122 minCITY COUNCIL REGULAR 't January 22, 1985 MINUTES ~.!~0UNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. The Plainview City Council mot in a regular City Council moeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 1985 at City Hall in the Council Chambers with Mayor Ridlehuber presiding and the following Councilmembers present: Barbara Dorman, Andy Taylor, Junior Brown and Bobby james. S~aff present: City Manager Jim Jeffers, Johnnie Ballew, Norman Huggins, Bill Hogge, Bob Richards, Mike McDonough, Tom Hamilton, Buddy Dodson and Sheryl Owen. Invocation was given by Councilman Tom Aday. Mayor Ridlehuber presented the request of Tim Johnson for a specif- ic use permit to serve alcoholic beverages in a Cc~m~rcial Retail District located at the E1 Jardin Restaurant, 3301 Olton Rd and to call a public hearing. It was moved by Alderman Taylor seconded, by Alderwomsn Dorman to call a public hearing on said request. Bob Richards, Director of Planning explained the specific use permit request and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved said permit. Tc~ Hamilton, City Attorney explained the zone change request. He also explained the advantages and disadvantages the Council should look at ~n how the zone change will effect the area surrounding the E1 Jardin P.~staurant and the Con~mmnity. Mr. Tim Johnson, owner of E1 Jardin Restaurant explained the intention he has of having a private club in his restaurant. Mr Johnson explained that you will have to be a member of the club to be served alcoholic beverages, also that he will have the club in the back of his restaurant, with his main income still be the food. Mr. Jim Plat, Manager of Holiday Inn spoke in favor of the specific use permit and then Mr° Jerry Huddleston spoke in favor of the permit. Those speaking to the Council in opposition are as follows: John Oathout, Wayne Horton, Ken Meyers, I~on Watts, Marion Gion, Toby Irwin, Dennis Sanders, Charles Massey, Danny Laws, J.W. Hamby, and Mrs. Dennis Sanders. Alderman Aday expressed to the audience bis feelings of the specific use permit. Alderman James expressed that he felt this should strictly be treated as a zone change request. Alderman Brown expressed that he felt the Council represented the people and that it was obvious that they did not want such permit. It was then moved by Alderwc~mn Dorman seconded by Alderman Aday to close public hearing. Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Ridlehuber then presented Ordinance No. 85-25~80 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas for a specific use permit to serve alcoholic beverages at E1 Jardin Restaurant, request of Tim Johnson." Zone Case No. 498 It was moved by Alderman Aday seconded by Alderman James to approve the specific use permit. The motion carried as follows: For; Alderman One, Four & Five; and Against; Alderman Two and Three. Mayor Ridlehuber opened the discussion of the future needs of emergency medical services for the City of Plainview. Mr. Carl Dirksmeyer ask the Council about the services and how they will be upgraded. Mr. Don Pruitt explained the emergency medical services and the he would be willing to upgrade %he services. Discussion was held on %he issue, however no action was taken. Mayor closed %he discussion. ~yor Ridlehuber then opened discussion on Single Msmber Districts. Mayor Ridlehuber made the following statement: Several months ago the Plainview City Council retained Bob Bass and Mark Turnbough to study implementation of single member districts for the City of Plainview. The single member district issue has created controversy in many area rmanicipalities, school districts and counties. Whether you are in support of or opposed to single member districts is secondary, for it would appear tb~t recent court cases have held that the use of the at-large election system is a violation of the 1982 Voting Rights Act. In hopes of avoiding anY litigation on this matter, this City Council is voluntarily moving forward with serious consideration of impl~tation of single n~nnber districts, and the City Council is interested in receiving public input on this issue. The next major step in studying this issue will be the appointment of a Charter Con~ttee. The Charter Committee will consist of Plainview citizens. The City Council, once again, is interested in receiving input from individuals who may be interested in serving in this important capacity. It should be noted %hat the Charter Committee will be charged with %he responsibility of not' only studying single member districts but also in reviewing the existing City Charter. The City Council would like to appoint the Charter Committee within the next four to six~ weeks, therefore, if any party is interested in serving on this Committee, or if any individual would like to nominate a citizen to serve on this co~ntittee, then please contact the Mayor a member of the City Council of the City Administrative Staff as soon as possible. After %he Charter Committee is appointed and a specific charge is given, work sessions and public hearings will be held in order to attempt to adequately understand the needs of the public. As you are probably aware, any recc~nen~tion of the Cb~*~er Committee must be submitted to the City Council and after review of the City Council then the final recorm~_ndation of %he ~ttee must be submitted to a vote of %he people. Mr. Bob Bass made a presentation to the City Council on Single M~mber Districts. Mr. Paul Wright spoke in favor of the Single Msmber Districts. The Council held a discussion with Mr. Bass on the issue, however, no action was taken. Mayor closed the discussion. Mayor Ridlehuber opened discussion on the Hale County/City of Plainview Airport. Ray Purcell, Airport Manager explained ~mpr~ts to be made at the Airport. Mr. J.B. Roberts expressed to the City Council the need of a Cc~mittee to study %he alcoholic beverage situation in Plainview. He explained the importance of extending the runway and completing this project. The Council held discussion with b~. Roberts and Mr. Purcell, with the Council expressing their consent to the project. Mayor then closed %he discussion. Mayor Ridlehuber presented Resolution No. R85-785 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pl~inview, Texas exercising the option granted to a governing body of a taxing unit not to exempt automobiles from taxation as provided in House Bill 1060." It was moved by Alderman James to reaDve autc~obiles frc~ the Tax Roll seconded by Alderwc~an Dorman. The motions of James and Dorman w~re withdrawn. It was then moved by Alderman Brown seconded by Alde~ Dorman to adopt the resolution. The motion carried as follows; For: Alderman Two and Alderman Five; Against: Alderman One, Three and Four. Mayor Ridlehuber presented Resolution No. R85-784 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pl~inview, Texas authorizing the extention of a contract with Columbia Machine & Welding for the repair of refuse containers." Jim Jeffers explained that the contract would be extended. It was moved by Alderman James seconded by Alderman Taylor to approve said Resolution. Fbtion carried ~nanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber presented Resolution No. R83-793 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas establishing a Consent Agenda." Mayor explained the establishment of a consent agenda. It was moved by Alderwoman Dorman seconded by Alderman Brown to approve the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Ridlehuber opened discussion for the discussion of the Plainview City Council Special Work Session. Mayor Ridlehuber explained that the City Council would hold a special Work Session in Amarillo on February 9 & 10, 1985, for general discussion of future projects and goals. Mayor closed discussion. Mayor Ridlehuber presented Ordinance No. 85-2582 entitled, "An OrdiD2~nce establishing parallel parking on the north side of the street in the 600 block of West 7th Street, Plainview, Texas frc~ the west side of the alley in said 600 block west for a distance of one-hundred sixty two feet (162 ft.) to the intersection on West 7th Street and Fresno Street, providing a penalty and providing for the passage of such ordinance as an emergency." Johnnie Ballew, Director of Public Safety explained the parallel parking. It was then moved by Alderman ~ay seconded by Alderman Taylor to approve the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor presented ordinance No. 85-2583 entitled, "An Ordinance prohibiting the parking, stopping or standing of any motor vehicle on a portion of Industrial Blvd., Plainview, Texas providing a penalty and providing for the passage of such ordinance as an emergency." Johnnie Ballew, Director of Public Safety explained the ordinance. It was moved by Alderman Aday seconded by Alderman Dorman to approve the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor presented the following items for a Consent Agenda: Minutes of previous Council Meetings; Minutes and Reports from Various Departments; Budget Expenditures. Resolution No. R85-786 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas appointing members to various Boards, Conm%ittees and Conm~issions." Resolution No. R85-783 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas specifying the disposition of bids for a sanitation refuse truck chasis." Resolution No. R85-787 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas for membership in the National League of Cities." Resolution No. R85-788 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the execution of an agreement with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. for miscellaneous Engineering Services." Resolution No. R85-791 entitled, "A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the issuance of a permit to operate a "Pool Hall" at 619 Ash. Resolution No. R85-789 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the Chief of Police on behalf of the City of Plainview to file a grant application for Law Enforcement Assistance from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas. Resolution No. R85-790 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas calling for the development of a Capital Improve/N~nts Program." Resolution No. R85-792 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the Collateral Assignment of Contract and monies due hereunder, between the City of Plainview and L & M Construction. It was moved by Alderman Aday seconded by Alderman Brown to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. With no further business pending, it was moved by Alderman ~tay seconded by Alderwoman Dorman to adjourn the meeting. M~eting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of Febru~_r~.., 1985. E.V. RIDEEHUB , yo WALTER S. DODSON, ~ity Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORK S~ON January 22, 1985 ~iLAINVIEW CLUB 11:30 A.M. MINUTES The Plainview City Council met in a work session, Thursday, January 17, 1985 at 11:30 a.m. at the Plainview Club with the following Councilmembers present: Barbara Dorman, Andy Taylor, Junior Brown, Bobby James, and TcE Aday. Staff present: City Manager-Jim Jeffers, Norman Huggins, and Bob Richards. Visitors present: Richard Orr and Paul Wright. City Manager Jim Jeffers presented the Agenda for the regularly scheduled Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 22, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Council held a lengthly discussion on the agenda items, however, no action was taken. With no further business pending, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of January, 1985. WALTER S DODSON, City C