HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 08-27-2024426 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on August 27, 2024, 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, Steve Martinez -District 2, Mike McDonough -District 3, Gary House -
District 4, Daniel Rascon-District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6 and Lorie Rodriguez -District 7.
Staff members present were Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Slater Elza-City Attorney, Jeff
Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of Information Technology,
Neil Weems -Director of Public Works, Bobby Gipson -Fire Chief, Kristi Aday-Economic
Development Director, Tim Crosswhite-Capital Improvement Program Manager, Valessa
Gutierrez -Interim Finance Director/HR Manager, Melinda Brown -Community
Engagement Manager, Vannesa Rincon-Budget Manager and Belinda Hinojosa-City
Secretary.
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris, Plainview Herald
Invocation — Council Member Gary House
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences
b) Minutes of July 18, 2024, July 23, 2024, August 8, 2024 and August 13,
2024
c) Financial Reports
d) Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right -of -Way as Depicted in the
Replat of Junior High Addition, Lot 3 Blk 9 Located at 2205 W 24th,
Plainview, Hale County, Texas (Resolution R24-642)
e) Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Utility Easements as Depicted in the
Plat of CFA Addition, Lot 1, Located At 4201 Olton Road, Plainview, Hale
County, Texas (Resolution R24-643)
f) Appointment of Christopher Berry as Gas Provider to the Building
Trades/Fire Code Board of Appeals with said term to expire on January 1,
2028;
g) Appointment of Ricky Mason as Master Electrician to the Building
Trades/Fire Code Board of Appeals with said term to expire on January 1,
2028;
h) Appointment of Diana Flores to the Board of Health with said term to expire
on January 1, 2026;
i) Appointment of Chelsea Criswell to the Library Board with said term to
expire on December 31, 2025;
j) Appointment of Irene Moreno and Lionel Garcia to the Runningwater Draw
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Community Advisory Group with said
terms to expire on December 31, 2027;
k) Appointment of Charlotte Schumacher to the Runningwater Draw Retired &
Senior Volunteer Program Community Advisory Group with said term to
expire on December 31, 2026;
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1) Appointment of Mike McDonough as Sponsor Representative to the
Runningwater Draw Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Community
Advisory Group
m) Appointment of Ellysa Harris, JoAnn Rey and Sabrie Villegas to the
Downtown Plainview/Main Street Program/Tourism Coordinating Board
with said term to expire on January 1, 2026.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 8 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Consider Maximum Proposed Property Tax Rate that can be considered for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 and Schedule Public Hearings
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
The Council is setting the maximum proposed property tax rate that can be considered
for the upcoming fiscal year. The public hearing and first reading of the Ordinance to
adopt the Property Tax Rate and Budget is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10. The
second and final reading to adopt the Property Tax Rate and Budget will be on Tuesday,
September 24.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to consider a proposed tax rate of $.7740 for the FY 2024-2025 Budget
and schedule the public hearing on the tax rate and budget for Tuesday, September 10tn,
2024 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 202 W. 5tn Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss, seconded by Council Member McDonough
Yes
Mayor Charles Starnes
Yes
Council Member Dickerson
Yes
Council Member Martinez
Yes
Council Member McDonough
Yes
Council Member House
Yes
Council Member Rascon
Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Yes
Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
5. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19-3690 of the Citv of Plainview. Texas
and Amendinq the Zoning Map of the City of Plainview as Set Out in �14.02.003 of the
Code of Ordinances By Changing From Rural Agriculture ("RA") Zoning District to
General Commercial Business ("GC") Zoning District a 1.94 Acre Tract Out of a 95.36
Acre Tract Blk JK2, Abstract 2180,G.C.& S.F.R.R. Co. In the CFA Addition, Plainview,
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428 Hale County, Texas Commonly Known As 4201 Olton Rd. (Highway 70), Plainview,
Texas, Providing for a Penalty of Up to $2,000.00 for Violations; Providing an Effective
Date, Providinq a Savings Clause; and Providing for Publication. (Ordinance No. 24-
3764 — Second Reading)
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager
Staff recommends the City Council consider approval of the Ordinance to rezone the
property located at 4201 Olton Road from Rural Agriculture (RA) to General Commercial
(GC).
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 24-3765 on second reading
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
6. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Plainview Texas, Approving a
Negotiated Settlement Between the Executive Committee of Cities Served by Atmos
West Texas ("Cities") and Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division Regarding the
Company's 2024 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declaring Existing Rates to be
Unreasonable; Adopting Tariffs That Reflect Rate Adiustments Consistent With the
Negotiated Settlement, Finding the Rates to be Set by the Attached Settlement Tariffs to
be Just and Reasonable and in the Public Interest; Approving an Attachment Establishing
a Benchmark for Pensions and Retiree Medical Benefits; Approvinq an Attachment
Regarding Amortization of Regulatory Liability; Requiring the Company to Reimburse
Cities' Reasonable Ratemakinq Expenses; Determining That this Ordinance was Passed
in Accordance with the Requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; Adopting a
Savings Clause; Declaring an Effective Date; and Requiring Delivery of this Ordinance to
the Company and the Cities' Legal Counsel. (Ordinance No. 24-3765 — First Reading)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
On or about April 1, 2024, Atmos filed a rate request pursuant to the RRM Tariff adopted
by Cities. The Company claimed that its cost of service in a test year ending December
31, 2023, entitled it to a $6.7 million increase to the WTX Cities. This was reduced to
$5.8 million due to limitations in the RRM tariff.
After a review of consultant's report and negotiations with Cities' representatives, Atmos
agreed to a rate increase of $4.3 million plus revenue related taxes within the Cities, with
an Effective Date of October 1, 2024.
The impact of this increase in revenues to an average residential customer's bill is an
increase of approximately $1.27 per month.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 24-3765 on first reading.
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Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas: Adopting
Designating One Mailing Address and One Electronic Mail Address for Purposes of
Receiving Public Information Requests. (Resolution R24-641)
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
This would set one mailing address, one electronic mailing address and website address
for the submittal of public information requests.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R24-641
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
8. Resolution for Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block
grant to authorize Mayor to sign Citizen Participation Plan and Grievance Procedures,
Excessive Force, Fair Housing, Section 504 Grievance Procedures, Code of Conduct
policies, and Violence Against Women Act, Section 3 Policy required with the use of any
HUD funds, Limited English Proficiency Plan and Activity to affirmatively furthering Fair
Housing choice. (TXCDBG GRANT #CDM23-0226) (Resolution R24-644)
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
This Resolution is a part of the requirements under the Texas Department of Agriculture
Community Development Block Grant Program for the Downtown Streetscape
Construction Project, Phase 2.
Review and take possible action over Civil Rights Resolution and presentation on A1024
Section 3 Presentation to Local Community for TxCDBG grant #CDM23-0226".
The City of Plainview in consideration for the receipt and acceptance of federal funding,
agrees to comply with all federal rules and regulations including those rules and
regulations governing citizen participation and civil rights protections.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Resolution R24-644
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
9. Award of Bid for Runway Crack Seal Project
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430 Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
The City received one bid from Calco Services LLC in the amount of $96,000. Staff
recommends approval.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to award bid for Runway Crack Seal Project
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member McDonough
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
10. Authorize Change Order No. 1 for Airport Runway Crack Seal Project
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
In order to maximize the RAMP reimbursement, staff recommends a change order for an
additional $14,000.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to authorize Change Order No. 1 for Airport Runway Crack Seal Project
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member Martinez
11. Convene into executive session in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code W1.071 to
seek the advice about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers or on matters
in which duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 551
Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Mayor Starnes called the meeting back in open session at 7:31 p.m. and announced no
action.
12. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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