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PLAINVIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 17, 2000
The Plainview City Council met on August 17, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. at the Plainview Convention
Center, 2902 West 4th Street. Notice of this meeting was posted in City Hall at 11:00 a.m.,
August 14, 2000. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Sam Parker-
District 1, Rey Rosas-District 3, Mike Hutcherson-District 4, Bobby McGehee-District 6 and
Irene Favila-District 7. Councilmembers Mary Jane Shanes-District 2, and Ross Owen-District 5
were absent.
Staff members present were: James P. Jeffers-City Manager, Dale Simpson-Administrative
Assistant, Sean Lanier-Engineer, John Berry-Director of Public Works, Pat Hernandez-
Municipal Court Judge, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Greg Zielinski-Code
Administration, Captain Dale Harris-Fire Department, Norman Huggins-Director of Finance,
Wally Hatch-City Attorney, Will Mull-Police Chief, and Karen McBeth-City Secretary.
Guests present were: Tim Pierce, South Plainview Association of Governments and Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Goodman of Abernathy, Texas.
Invocation was given by Mayor Lloyd C. Woods.
Review of August 22, 2000 City Council Agenda. The Council and Staff discussed proposed
Ordinance No. 00-3265. Building/Fire Super Board. Members of the Electrical Board,
Plumbing Board and Building~ire Code Appeals Board they agreed since these boards meet
infrequently, it would be in the interest of the City to combine them and have a "super board"
consisting of seven members with four alternates. The board itself would consist of a master
electrician, master plumber, representatives of Energas and Southwestern Public Service, and the
remainder of the board made of laypersons. The Council had no objections.
The City Manager reviewed Ordinance No. 00-3264. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview,
Texas authorizing the condemnation of private property to be used for the purpose of a
permanent utility easement (Kernell property). He explained an agreement has not been reached
on the price. The Council expressed no objections.
Zone Case 694, Ordinance No. 00-3263. 911 N. Columbia and 405 West I0ta Streets. An
Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas for rezoning lot 1, N33' of
Lot 2 and a 40'x110' strip out of Sec. 40, JK-2, Block 64, Alexander Westmoreland Addition
from a Retail (C-2) zoning district to a Commercial General Business (C-3) zoning district. John
Castro reviewed the proposed rezoning. He explained the property was planned for use as a used
car lot and the back building would be used as a storage building for a local contractor. Only one
response was received concerning the rezoning and it was in favor of it. The Council had no
objections.
Excused absences: Councilmembers Ross Owen and Mary Jane Shanes received excused
absences for this meeting.
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City Council reports: There were none.
City of Plainview Districting Commission - review nominees. City Manager Jim Jeff.ers
reviewed the list of names submitted by the Council. Mr, Jeff.ers told the Council there was a
problem with appointing Mr. Lou Balenton to the Commission because as a school crossing
guard he is a City employee. The City Manager asked each Councilmember to pick one person
from the list they would have on the Districting Commission. Councilmembers present named
the following:
Rosas - Paul Reynozo
McGehee - Jerry Bratcher
Woods - Ron Trusler
Hutcherson - Jerry Bratcher
Parker - Vickie Flores
Irene Favila - Rosa Zuniga (if Mr. Balenton is not able to serve).
A Resolution (R00-107) of the City of Plainview, Texas, canvassing the results and declaring the
results of a Special Election (Charter Term Limits) held on August 12, 2000. Mr. Jeffers
reviewed the results of the election in which 410 votes were cast for a limit of two consecutive
terms and 84 votes were cast against. The results were tabulated as follows:
"For" "Against"
Early Voting 187 41
District 1 11 1
District 2 16 2
District 3 13 4
District 4 50 3
District 5 80 8
District 6 42 10
District 7 11 15
Total 410 84
Mayor Woods made the motion to adoPt Resolution R00-107 and Councilmember McGehee
duly seconded it. Councilmembers McGehee, Woods, Parker and Hutcherson voted "yes."
Councilmembers Favila and Rosas abstained.
Award of bids for Goodnight Depot Bids were received from Tom Hurley for $4,500.00; Jack
Oswald for $10,300.00; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goodman for $10,134.75. Following a brief
discussion, Councilmember Favila stated she favored rejecting all bids, relocating the depot to a
City owned lot and using itl for low-income housing. Councilmember McGehee moved to award
the bid to the highest bidder, Mr~ Jack Oswald for $10,300.00. Councilmember Hutcherson
seconded the motion. Councilmembers McGehee, Hutcherson, and Mayor Woods voted "yes."
Councilmembers Favila and Rosas voted"no:" COuncilmember Parker abstained.
Budget 2000-2001. City Manager Jim Jeff.ers briefly reviewed the proposed budget stating it
would be reviewed in greater detail at the Council meeting of August 22, 2000.
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An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, amending Section 12-122 of the Code of
Ordinances, prohibiting the parking, stopping or standing of any motor vehicle on a portion
of South Ennis Street, Plainview, Texas, providing a penalty; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts
clause; Severability clause; And effective date. (First Reading). The Police Department
received several complaints last year about parking in front of Plainview Christian Academy on
Ennis Street. A formal request from the administrator of Plainview Christian Academy to post
No Parking, Stopping or Standing signs in front the school has been filed with the City.
Following a traffic study by the City of Plainview, the Police Department determined it is in the
interest of public safety to "post" the East and West side of South Ennis from SW 3ra to a point
580 feet South of said intersection as no parking, stopping or standing. Councilmember
Hutcherson moved to approve Ordinance No. 00-3269 and Councilmember Parker seconded the
motion. Councilmembers Parker, Favila, McGehee, Rosas, Hutcherson and Mayor Woods voted
"yes." None voted against.
Councilmember Rosas left the meeting at 12:10 p.m
Closed Session. (1.) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that
the City of Plainview has received from a business prospect that the City of Plainview seeks to
have locate, stay, or expand in or near territory of the City of Plainview in which the City of
Plainview is conducting economic development negotiations; And/or (2.) to deliberate the offer
of financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1.) [Texas Gov't
Code Ann. Section 551.086] (Aloha Pools). Mayor Woods moved the Council convene in
Closed Session and Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the Council and staff members Jim Jeffers, John Berry, Wally Hatch, Norman
Huggins and Tim Pierce with South Plains Association of Governments moved to Closed
Session at 12:15 p.m.
Consider economic development inducements for Aloha Pools. The Council reconvened in Open
Session at 12:50 p.m. Councilmember Hutcherson moved the City Manager be authorized to
proceed with economic development inducements for Aloha Pools within the parameters
established in the Closed Session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McGehee and
Councilmembers Parker, Hutcherson, McGehee, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes" on the
motion. None voted against
Councilmember Hutcherson moved the meeting adjourn and Mayor Wood s seconded the motion
which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Passed and approved on September 12, 2000.
Karen McBeth, City Secretary