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PLA1NVIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 20, 2000
The Plainview City Council met at 11:30 a.m. at the Plainview Convention Center, 2902 West
4th St., Plainview, Texas on April 20, 1999. Notice of this meeting was posted in City Hall on
April 17, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were
Sam Parker, District 1; Mary Jane Shanes, District 2; Rey Rosas, District 3; Mike Hutcherson,
District 4; Ross Owen, District 5; Bobby McGehee, District 6; and Irene Favila, District 7.
Staff members present were Norman Huggins, Finance Director; John Berry, Director of Public
Works; Wally Hatch, City Attorney; Matthew Tsakanikas, Main Street; John Castro, Community
Services; Gary Glass, Fire Chief; Will Mull; Police Chief; Dale Simpson, Civil Service; and
Karen McBeth, City Secretary.
News media present: Richard Orr, Plainview Daily Herald.
Guests were Juan Mancias of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Indian Nation; Gregoria, Joe and Gilbert
Patino; Mark Marley; and students in the Youth Build program.
Mayor Woods called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m. Councilmember McGehee gave the
Invocation.
The Council
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reviewed the April 25, 2000 City Council Agenda. Items discussed were:
Appoint Economic Development Oversight Committee. Mayor Woods
nominated Ron Trusler, Irene Favila nominated Paul Reynozo, Bobby McGehee
nominated Roy Kiser; Sam Parker nominated Barbara Jean Parker; and Mary Jane
Shanes nominated Belinda Pena. Councilmembers Rosas, Owen, and Hutcherson
have not yet made appointments.
Authorize acquisition of a fire truck from the Houston-Galveston Area Council
purchasing organization. Fire Chief Gary Glass reviewed the options. The
advantage of acquiring a truck through HGAC is, it saves the time and expense of
advertising for bids. Two kinds of trucks available, which fit the city's needs, a
Ferrara or Pierce. The Pierce is the truck of choice and while it is being designed
and built someone from the city will go to the manufacturer and approve the
blueprints. The cab will be either Freightliner or Kenworth. Then a city
representative will go to the manufacturer when it is finished and bring it to
Plainview. The cost of the truck, plus the two trips to the manufacturer will cost
approximately $207,000 which is the amount budgeted for this purchase.
Mr. Castro, Community Services Director, reviewed the reapplication of Gregoria
Patino for a Specific Use Permit (Ordinance No. 00-3241) for an arcade at 622
Ash St. Mr. Castro said the Planning and Zoning Commission received three
positive responses and two negative responses during their deliberations on this
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zone case. The parking requirements have been met with a total of 19 parking
spaces. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request unanimously.
5. Mr. Castro reviewed Zone Case #687 (Ordinance No. 00-3247) a request of
Jeff ri. Davis to rezone Lot 8, Block 1 (700 block of West 24th St.). The East side
of this property is where the new United Supermarket has been built. The rest of
this block is commercial business as well. The owner asked for the remainder of
that block be rezoned Commercial General Business also as there is a prospective
buyer for a portion of the property that will construct a business there. The
Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request unanimously. The
Council expressed no objections.
City Attorney Wally Hatch reviewed the request of Mark Marley for closing a
portion of Grove St. from 5t~' to 6th Street generally. He explained with photos
that this "street" is not really a thoroughfare but only a strip of land made up of
utility easements and goes only into the business property of Mr. Marley. The
official closing of this street follows the normal procedure of the land reverting
back to the landowner from which the easement was taken. Councilmember Irene
Favila asked if this would impact the Frisco Bakery? She was assured it in no way
affected the bakery, or any other business in that area. The Council expressed no
objections
There were no City Council reports.
Councilmember Favila introduced the young people from the Youth Build program. Mayor
Woods told them he was proud they were getting their GED and encouraged them to continue
with their education.
Ordinance No. 00-3241 - An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview by
issuance of a specific use permit to operate an arcade in a central business (CBD) district,
address being 622 Ash Street; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And
effective date was presented for action. There was no public comment. Mayor Woods moved to
approve the ordinance for first reading. Councilmember Mike Hutcherson seconded the motion.
Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods
voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against.
Recognize Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas. Juan Mancias, spokesman for the
Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation, gave a short history of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Indian people in this
area and his objective in gaining recognition for them. Mayor Woods read a Recognition
document, signed by the Mayor and each Councilmember. Then he presented such to Mr.
Mancias.
Ordinance No. 00-3248. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizing the
condemnation of private property (1.55 acre tract out of Section 16, Block D6, Plainview, Hale
County, Texas) to be used for the purpose of a permanent utility easement; Severability clause;
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Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date (First reading). City Attorney Wally
Hatch explained this is along the US-70 corridor and there is a dispute over the dollar amount of
the property needed and this is the first step toward settling that dispute. Councilmember
McGehee moved to adopt Ordinance No. 00-3248 and Councilmember Owen seconded the
motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Hutcherson, Owen,
McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against.
Authorize City Manager to enter an agreement with an engineering firm for design and
construction of improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Norman Huggins said
negotiations with Freese and Nichols were ongoing and the City was not ready to enter an
agreement.
Wastewater treatment plant finance. Norman Huggins reviewed the preliminary estimates of
the cost of the wastewater treatment plant. An estimate of $13,815,000 with a cash input from
the City of $3,000,000 leaves a $10,815,000 balance which will need to be financed. This can be
done through the Texas Water Development Board (with an estimated loan fee of $200,000),
Revenue Bonds or Certificates of Obligation. Estimated current bond interest rate is 5.75%. A
loan from the TWDB would be applied for in fiscal year 2001 and cities are selected on a
competitive basis point system. The Mayor and Council will need to determine how this
investment will be financed. Mr. Huggins then reviewed proposed increases in sewer rates to
service the debt. The annual payment on $10,000,000 at 5.75% interest would be $848,000. The
City present charges a $6.00 monthly base rate and $.44 per 1,000 gallons up to 14,000
maximum for residential customers and $.44 per 1,000 on all gallons for commercial customers.
If the total increase came from the per 1,000 gallon charge, it would have to be increased to
$1.22 per gallon - a $.78 increase. The base monthly rate can be increased as well. The Council
will need to determine what increases need to be made as well as when any increase goes into
effect. If a rate increase goes into effect October 1, 2000 there is time to accumulate funds until
bonds or certificates of obligation (whatever financing is decided upon) are executed. Any
monies accumulated can be used to buy down the debt. Each $1,000,000 not borrowed saves
$84,000 each year. Over a 20 year span that would equal $1,680,000. Mayor Woods asked Mr.
Huggins to create a proposal for the Council to study offering various rate/charge increases and
a timetable for implementing them.
Mayor Woods moVed to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion.
The Council unanimously approved the mOtion and the meeting adjourned at 1:17 p.m.
Passed and approved on May 9, 2000.
Karen McBeth, City Secretary
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