HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 07-25-2023292 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on July 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 202
W. 5th Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Council Members present were Mary Elizabeth Dickerson -
District 1, Mike McDonough -District 3, Gary House -District 4, Susan Blackerby-District 5,
Evan Weiss -District 6 and Lorie Rodriguez -District 7. Council Member Steve Martinez -
District 2 was absent.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Matthew Wade -City Attorney,
Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of Information Technology,
Sarianne Beversdorf-Di rector of Finance, Tim Crosswhite-Capital Improvement Program
Manager, Bill Bridgwater -Police Captain, Bobby Gipson -Fire Chief, Kristi Aday-Director of
Economic Development, Neil Weems -Director of Public Works, Melinda Brown -Community
Engagement Manager, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary
Guests Present: Tonya Keesee, Sherrie King, Chris Moore and Kerry McCormack
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris, Plainview Herald
Invocation — Council Member Gary House
2. Recognitions —
3. Consent Calendar
a) Minutes of June 13, 2023 and June 27, 2023
b) Financial Reports
c) Quarterly Investment Report for the period from April 1, 2023 through June 30,
2023
d) A Resolution by the City of Plainview, Texas City Council Electing a Person
Qualified to Fill the Vacancy on the Canadian River Municipal Water
Authority and Certified by the Mayor. (Resolution R23-609)
e) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Appointing the
Members of the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One (TIRZ #1), Historic Downtown Plainview, Texas; Appointing One
Member of the Board to Serve As Chairperson for the Current Year; and
Providing for Other Matters Relating to Such Board. (Resolution R23-608)
Public Comment: None
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Weiss
Vote: 7 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Presentation of the Chamber of Commerce Annual Report
Presenter: Chris Moore and Tonya Keesee
Presented Annual Report
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Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to accept report.
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
5. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19-3690 of the City of Plainview, Texas and
Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as Set Out in §14.02.003 of the Code of
Ordinances by Changing From Multi -Family ("MF") Zoning District to General Commercial
Business ("GC") Zoning District Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, in the Edgemere Addition, Plainview,
Hale County, Texas Commonly Known as 2204 Edgemere Drive, Plainview, Texas;
Providing for a Penalty of up to $2,000.00 for Violations; Providing an Effective Date;
Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing for Publication. (Ordinance No. 23-3749 — First
Reading)
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager
The Cunningham Family Trust has requested the rezoning of 2204 Edgemere Drive from
Multi-Family(MF) to General Commercial (GC). The commercial building on the property is
being used as a Chiropractic Clinic. The Multi-Family(MF) designation is not compatible with
the use of the building. The Planning and Zoning Commission along with staff recommend
approval to rezone the property from Multi-Family(MF)to General Commercial (GC).
Public Comment: None
Mayor Starnes opened public hearing. There was no public comment.
Mayor Starnes closed public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 23-3749 on first reading.
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
6. An Ordinance Amendino Ordinance No. 19-3690 of the Citv of Plainview. Texas and
Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as set out in §14.02.003 Of The Code Of
Ordinances By Changing From Multi -Family ("MF") Zoning District to General Commercial
Business ("GC") Zoning District Lots 1 And 2, Block 14, in the Edgemere Addition, Plainview,
Hale County, Texas Commonly Known as 2615 W. 24th Street, Plainview, Texas; Providing
for a Penalty of up to $2,000.00 for Violations; Providing an Effective Date; Providing a
Savings Clause; and Providing for Publication. (Ordinance No. 23-3750 — First Reading)
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager
The Dr. Stephen Montoya, STEMON LLC. has requested the rezoning of 2615 W. 24th
Street from Multi -Family (MF) to General Commercial (GC). The commercial building on
the property is being used as a Family Dentistry Office. The Multi-Family(MF) designation
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294 is not compatible with the use of the building. The Planning and Zoning Commission along
with staff recommend approval to rezone the property from Multi-Family(MF) to General
Commercial (GC).
Mayor Starnes opened public hearing. There was no public comment.
Mayor Starnes closed public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 23-3750 on first reading.
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
7. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19-3690 of the City of Plainview, Texas by
Amending the Maximum Square Footage Allowed for Commercial Structures Located in a
Neighborhood Commercial ("NC") Zoning District as set out in Table 14.05.003 Of
§14.05.003 of the Code of Ordinances; Providing for a Penalty of up to $2,000.00 for
Violations; Providing an Effective Date; Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing for
Publication. (Ordinance No. 23-3751 — First Reading)
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager
This text amendment to the Zone Code would allow businesses that are permitted in the
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoned areas to go into an existing building that is over the
15,000 square foot maximum as long as the space for those businesses, does not exceed
the Limited Use Standards maximums for that business.
Mayor Starnes opened public hearing. There was no public comment.
Mayor Starnes closed public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 23-3751 on first reading.
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. Award of Bid — Authorizing the purchase of Police Department Patrol Vehicles
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
Staff recommends awarding the bid for six pursuit -rated SUVs for the Police Department to
Superior Chevrolet for a total of $288,984.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve bid for six SUVs from Superior Chevrolet in the amount of
$288,984
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
9. A Resolution Supporting the Planning and Construction of the Future Interstate
Highway 27 in Texas (Resolution R23-611)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution supporting the planning and construction of
the Future Interstate Highway 27 known as the Ports to Plains Trade Corridor in Texas.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R23-611.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member Weiss
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
10. Award of Bid — Quincy (SH 194) Street Utility Line Relocation Project
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Staff recommends awarding the bid for the Quincy Street Utility Line Relocation Project to
Utility Contractors of America in the amount of$2,885,722.50 and authorize the City
Manager to sign the necessary documents.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to award bid for Street Utility Line Relocation on Quincy to Utility
Contractors of America in the amount of $2,885,722.50
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member McDonough
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
11. Authorize Amendment to the TOOT Standard Utility Reimbursement Agreement
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
In February, the City Council approved the Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT to
reimburse the City for a percentage of the cost to relocate the utility lines. The original
estimated cost of the construction project was $2,224,039 and the City was eligible to
receive 40.600% or $902K of this cost back as reimbursement from TxDOT.
This would authorize an amendment to the Standard Utility Agreement accounting for the
increased project costs as well as change the amount of the project eligible for
reimbursement from 40.60% to 54.42% or $1.74 million.
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Motion: Move to Authorize Amendment to the TxDoT Standard Utility Reimbursement
Agreement
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
12. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas as Hereinafter Referred to as
Applicant," Designating Certain Officials as Being Responsible for, Acting for, and on Behalf
of the Applicant in Dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Hereinafter Referred
to as "Department," for the Purpose of Participating in the Local Park Grant Program,
Hereinafter Referred to as the "Program"; Certifying that the Applicant is Eligible to Receive
Program Assistance; Certifying that the Applicant Matching Share is Readily Available; and
Dedicating the Proposed Site for Permanent Public Park And Recreational Uses.
(Resolution R23-610)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This Resolution would authorize the City of Plainview to submit a grant application to the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Grant Program for the Regional Park
Baseball/Softball Field Athletic Complex Project, Phase 2.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R23-610.
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
13. Consider Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for
Baseball/Softball Complex Project Design
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This amendment would add the design of the north field to the Baseball/Softball Complex
Project Design. The design fee is $22,500. The project scope of includes the reconstruction
of the north and center field, new lighting, stands and concrete flatwork. The total estimated
cost for the project is $2,670,589.57.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Parkhill for Baseball/Softball Complex Project Design
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member McDonough
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
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14. Authorize Interlocal Agreement with South Plains Association of Governments for
administrative services on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Program
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
The agenda item would authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with South
Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) to assist with the administrative, environmental
and reporting requirements for Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks Grant Program, if
awarded. If the grant is not funded, the City will not incur any fees from SPAG for writing
the grant application.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to authorize Interlocal Agreement with South Plains Association of
Governments for administrative services on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Program
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
15. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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