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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Plainview
August 8, 2000
The Plainview City Council will held a meeting at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2000 in the Council
Chambers of the Plainview City Hall at 901 Broadway. The Council 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, Mike Hutcherson-Distfict 4, Ross Owen-District 5, Bobby McGehee-Distfict 6,
and Irene Favila-District 7. Councilmember Rey Rosas-District 3 was absent.
Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager, John Berry-Director of Public Works,
Will Mull-Police Chief, Matt Tsakanikas-Main Street, Wally Hatch-City Attomey, Scan Lanier-
Engineer, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Dale Simpson-Administrative Assistant,
Dale Harris-Fire Department, Philip Mize-Fire Marshall, and Karen McBeth-City Secretary.
News media present: Richard Orr-Plainview Daily Herald.
OPEN MEETING
Invocation - The Honorable Ross Owen
Pledge of Allegiance- Gift Scout Troop 199.
2. Recognitions - There were none.
Consent Calendar
a) Minutes of July 20 and 25, 2000 were approved.
b) Departmental Reports were accepted.
c) Expenditures were approved.
d) Excused Absences - Councilmember Rey Rosas was excused for this meeting.
e)
Appointments to the Plainview/Hale County Airport Board and the Canadian River
Municipal Water Authority. Gayle Thompson was appointed to the Airport Board.
John Bickel was appointed to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board.
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Consider award of bids for painting water towers. National Contract Co. Inc., bid
$180,100; Loyd's of Kern Painting bid $189,00; NG Painting bid $190,000; Utility
Service Co. Inc. bid $215,442; and Phoenix Tank Services bid $228,449. The bid
was awarded to National Contracting Co. Inc. for $180,100.
g)
Authorize City Manager to enter a contract with West Texas A&M University
Nance Ranch for water from the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
aquaduct. Authorization was given.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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 St.; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; Severability clause; And
effective date. (Second Reading).
There was no discussion or public comment. Councilmember Owen moved Ordinance No. 00-3260
be adopted. Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes,
Hutcherson, Owen, MCGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes." None voted against.
Specific Use Permit. Ordinance No. 00-3262. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of
the City of Plainview by issuance of a Specific Use Permit to operate a Go-Kart Track
(Commercial Amusement (outdoor)) in a General Commercial (C-3) Zoning District, said
parcel of land being 1009 West 5th Street; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause;
Severability clause; And effective date. (First Reading)
John Castro, Director of Community Services reviewed the permit. He said the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. One response was received from the public, and it was in favor.
Stipulations in the permit were for a fence and an all weather surface on the parking lot. There are
adequate parking spaces. Councilmember Favila moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-3262 and
Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, Owen,
McGehee, FaVila and Mayor Woods voted "yes." None voted against.
Plainview/Hale County Industrial Foundation annual report and consider renewal of
agreement for economic development services.
Frank Gabriel, 501 Kirchwood, President of the' Industrial Foundation gave the report.
Councilmember Owen made the motion to renew the economic development services agreement and
Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. Councilmemhers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson,
Owen, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes." None voted against.
Consider proposal for a public hearing on Ausut 17, 2000 to adopt the $.4424 tax rate for the
year 2000.
7. Mr. Jeffers said in creating the proposed 2000-2001 Budget the tax rate of $.4424 was
considered, but that was before all of the information was available from the Appraisal District. With
that information the rate of $.4375 will work. He said the first budget hearing will be on August 22,
2000 and the second budget hearing will be on September 12, 200. No action was required.
8. Adjournment. Councilmember Owen moved the meeting adjourn. Mayor Woods seconded
the moved. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Woods adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Passed and approved on August 22, 2000.
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Karen McBeth, City ~ecretary