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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 0725 min123' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Plainview July 25, 2000 The Plainview City Council met at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday July 25, 2000 in Council Chambers of Plainview City Hall, 901 Broadway. TheCouncil met in Pre-Session at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Sam Parker-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes- District 2, Rey Rosas-District 3, Ross Owen-District 5, and Bobby McGehee-District 6. Councilmembers Mike Hutcherson-District 4 and Irene Favila-District 7 were absent. Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager, John Castro-Director of Community Services, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Dale Simpson-Administrative Assistant, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Rusty Reese-Parks Superintendent, Capt. Danny Miller-Police Department, Wally Hatch-City Attorney and Karen McBeth-City Secretary. OPEN MEETING Invocation - The Honorable Lloyd C. Woods Pledge of Allegiance - Girl Scout Troop 282 Recognitions - Mayor Woods present Councilmember Ross Owen a plaque honoring his tenure as Mayor Pro Tem for 1999-2000. 3. Consent Calendar - Councilmember Bobby McGehee moved the Consent Calendar be adopted as presented. Councilmember Owe seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Owen, and McGehee voted "yes." None voted against. a) b) c) d) Minutes of July 6, and July 11, 2000 were approved. Departmental Reports were accepted. Expenditures were approved. Excused Absences were extended to Mike Hutcherson and Irene Favila for this meeting. e) Consider approval of Texas Department of Health funding contract for 2000- 2001 in the amount of$114,933. Contract was approved. f) Award of Bids for playground equipment. Bid were received from The Play- Well Group (alternate design) for $20,927.32; Hunter Knepshield for $24,874.58; and The Play-Well Group for $25,416.35. The bid was awarded to Hunter Knepshield in the amount of $24,874.58. g) Approval of a collaborative agreement between Plainview/Hale County Health Department and other local health departments for application to the Texas Infrastructure Fund Board for funding of the Health Alert Network. Approved. Minutes 00 0725 Page I of 3 124 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4. Audit Report for 1999-2000. Kevin Moseley with McMillan, Moseley and Riddle, LLP account firm gave the audit report. Zone Case #692 - Specific Use Permit. Ordinance No. 00-3260. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview by issuance of a Specific ~Use Permit to operate a medical equipment sales and service facility in a Commercial Retail (C-2) Zoning District, said parcel of land being 2207 W. 24th Street; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And effective date. (First Reading) John Castro, Director of Community Services, reviewed the zone case. He said there is plenty of parking spaces, it is in close proximity to many medical facilities and there was one response received in favor of the Specific Use Permit being granted, and none against. Councilmember Shanes commented that it looked like a residence. Mr. Castro said it was originallY, but it was remodeled into a doctor's office. Councilmember Rosas moved that Ordinance No. 00-3260 be approved and Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Owen and McGehee voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. Crimestoppers Assistance Agreement renewal. To provide $3,000 per year of administrative monies. Bill Cross, Secretary/Treasurer of Crimestoppers, gave a review of what Crimestoppers does and how it uses the money provided by the City. Since 1980 there have been 749 cases cleared and $663,000 in property has been recovered The $3,000 provided by the City is used for administration use only. Crimestoppers meets said the 2na Friday of each month at the Far East Restaurant, and the public is invited. Mr. Cross said Dwain Dodson is President, Bill Rollins is Vice President, and he, Bill Cross is the Secretary/Treasurer. Mayor Woods made a motion to renew the assistance agreement with Crimestoppers. Councilmember Rey Rosas seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Owen and McGehee voted in favor of the motion, none voted against. 7. Action on Energas Rate Case. Mr. Jeffers reviewed the events following a rate increase request from Energas in the amount of $9.8 million. The cities affected formed a Steering Committee and along with legal counsel, negotiated an agreement Action on Energas Rate Case. The original rate request from Energas was $9.8 million. The coalition of cities making up the steering committee agreed to a mediated settlement with these stipulations: · Energas would receive a revenue increase of $3,010,000 per year with new rates effective for gas service on October 1, 2000. This amounts of a 6.5% and 9.4% increase for average residential and commercial customers, respectively, excluding the cost of gas. When gas costs are included the increases at 2.7% and 2.97% respectively. Energas may not implement another rate increase before October 1, 2003. However, any city may initiate a rate decrease during that time period should Energas experience excessive earnings. Minutes 00 0725 Page 2 of 3 125 · Rate case expenses (estimate $700,000 to date-75% Energas) would be surcharged to ratepayers over 3 years. · Energas agrees to cooperate in municipal aggregation of gas purchases. · Energas proposed depreciation rates would apply until the next rate request, substantially reducing their future rate base. As of today, 50 cities approved the mediated settlement. Cities rejecting the settlement include: Lubbock, Anton, Earth, Shallowater, Brownfield, Lamesa, Levelland and Big Spring. The City of Plainview can accept the negotiated settlement, with its "favored nation" clause, or reject it. Mr. Jeffers recommended accepting the mediated settlement. He said if Lubbock secures a better rate before the Railroad Commission, then Plainview can take advantage of it. There was no public comment. Councilmember Owen moved to accept the mediated settlement. Councilmember Rosas seconded it. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Owen, McGehee and Mayor Woods voted yes on the motion. 7. Parks Department annual report. Rusty Reese gave the Parks Department annual report. Closed Session. Consultation with attorney pursuant to Section 55:071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding pending or contemplated litigation, specifically: Right-of-Way acquisition and condemnation proceedings for FM 3466 Road; City of Plainview v. Charles and June Nabors, Cause No. B30767-0002. Councilmember Rosas moved the Council go into a closed meeting. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the Council went into closed session at 7:35 p.m. Action per Closed Session on Right-of-Way acquisition and condemnation proceedings for FM 3466 Road; City ofPlainview v. Charles and June Nabors, Cause No. B30767-0002. At 8:19 the Council reconvened in Open Session. Councilmember Owen moved the City Attorney proceed with action within the parameters set in closed session. Mayor Woods seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Rosas, Owen, McGehee and the Mayor voted "yes" on the motion. 10. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Woods moved the meeting adjourn. Councilmember Rosas seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Passed and approved on August 8, 2000. Karen McBeth, City Secretary Minutes 00 0725 Page 3 of 3