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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 0912 min141 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Plainview City Council met at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday September 12, 2000 in the Council Chambers of Plainview City Hall, 901 Broadway. The Council met in Pre-Session at 6:30 p.m. Notice of this meeting was posted in City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on the 6th of September, 2000. Mayor Lloyd C. Woods presided. Councilmembers present were: Sam Parker-District 1, Mary Jane Shanes-District 2, Mike Hutcherson-District 4, Ross Owen-District 5, Bobby R. McGehee- District 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, Dale Simpson-Administrative Assistant, Gary Glass-Fire Chief, Norman Huggins- Director of Finance, John Castro-Director of Community Services, Matthew Tsakanikas-Main Street Coordinator, Will Mull-Police Chief, and Karen McBeth-City Secretary. News media present: John Gunning, Plainview Daily Herald. Guests present: William H. Davis, 1109 Yonkers; Lucile Davis, 1109 Yonkers, Jerry Ulmer, 206 Amarillo, Robert Edwards, 1503 West 24th St., and Brenda Flores, Jared Melton, Cynthia Davidson, and Pam Moore with Parents Place, Inc. OPEN MEETING Invocation - The Honorable Irene Favila Pledge of Allegiance - Girl Scout Troop//42 - Carla Almanza, Kayla Craig, and Emily Romero Recognitions - Plainview Humane Society. Director of Community Services presented Nikki McCarthy with a Certificate of Appreciation. 3. Consent Calendar. Councilmember Irene Favila moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously among the Mayor and six Councilmembers present. a) b) c) d) Minutes of August 17, 2000 and August 22, 2000 were approved. Departmental Reports were received. Expenditures were approved. Excused Absence was extended to Councilmember Rey Rosas for this meeting. e) Board, Committee and Commission appointments: Sharon L Morgan was appointed to the Unger Library Advisory Board replacing Joy Denton; Ida A. Tyler was appointed to the Human Relations Commission replacing Gregory Miller. Ordinance No. 00-3265. Building/Fire Super Board. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas amending Chapters 6, 10 and 20 of the Plainview Code of 00 0912 Minutes Page 1 of 4 Ordinances; Severability clause; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date. (Second Reading). Ordinance was approved. g) 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; Severability clause; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date. (Kerneli Property) (Second Reading). Ordinance was approved. Authorize Mayor to execute promissory note in the amount of $30,017.81 between the City of Plainview and Meridian Alliance Group for remedial measures for underground tanks at the City of Plainview Service Center. The authorization was approved. i) Ordinance No. 00-3261'. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 99-3230 to appropriate funds in the 1999-2000 Budget for the purchase of EMS Equipment. (First Reading). Ordinance was approved. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4. Zone Case 694. Ordinance No. 00-3263. 911 N. Columbia and 405 West l0th Streets. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Plainview, Texas for rezoning lot 1, N33' of Lot 2 and a 40'xl10' strip out of Sec. 40, IK-2, Block 64, Alexander-Westmoreland Addition from Retail (C-2) zoning district to a Commercial General Business (C-3) zoning district, Plainview, Texas; Cumulativeness clause; Severability clause; And effective date. (Second Reading). Director of Community Service John Castro reviewed the proposed Ordinance and told the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. There was no public comment and no Council discussion. Councilmember McGehee moved to approve and Councilmember Hutcherson seconded the motion. Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Shanes, Parker, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. 5. Public Hearing. Proposed 2000-2001 Budget. There was no public comment on the proposed budget. 6. Ordinance No. 00-3266. An Ordinance levying municipal ad valorem taxes for the City of Plainview, Texas for the year 2000, and terminating September 30, 2001, making such appropriations for each department, project and account. (Second Reading). The proposed tax rate for the year 2000 is $.4375 per $100 dollars of evaluation. This is less than the $.4424 rate for the 1999. With increased property evaluation, there will be no loss of revenue. There was no discussion. Mayor Woods moved to adopt Ordinance No. 00-3266 and Councilmember Ross Owen seconded the motion. Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, Owen, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "yes." None voted against. Ordinance No. 00-3267. An Ordinance adopting and approving the Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2000, and terminating September 30, 2001, and making such appropriations for each department, project and account. (Second Reading). 00 0912 Minutes Page 2 of 4 143 'Mr. William H. Davis of 1109 Yonkers told the Council he had some reservations about the funding of Parents Place Inc. and the Senior Citizens. He said Parents Place Inc. appeared to be top heavy with personnel and the Senior Citizens Center seemed to be asking for more and more funding each year. He said in view of the large amount of money the City will be spending on the wastewater treatment plant and other infrastructure needs, the City should re-think its charitable funding practices. Mrs. Lucile Davis, 1109 Yonkers, told the Council she was concerned with non-profit organizations asking for more and more money. She suggested the Council lower the amount they are giving. Councilmember Mary Jane Shanes said she would like for the Council to reconsider the amount proposed for Parents Place Inc. and the Senior Citizens Association. She said the City is to provide services for its citizens, such as streets, sewer, water, fire and police protection, but it is not the business of the City to provide social services, noting the need for and importance of those social services. Cynthia Davidson, Parents Place board president introduced Brenda Flores, administrative assistant, Jared Melton, board member, and Pam Moore, board member. Councilmember Shanes asked where Parents Place funding came from last year? Mrs. Davidson said from programs and services, contracts, the City of Plainview, Hale County and some grants. Councilmember Shanes said their proposed budget is for $78,253 for this year. She asked if there were other sources that would be funding Parents Place? Mrs. Davidson said yes, there was a contract with Floyd County and Youth Build, and they were planning other classes and grant requests. Councilmember Shanes asked how the pay increases were determined? Jared Melton said one person was cut out and the remaining staff took on the .increased workload and were given raises. Councilmember McGehee asked if Hale County was going to contribute $5,000 again this year? Mrs. Davidson said there has been some discussion about their giving $3,000. McGehee asked about Floyd County? Mrs. Davidson said nothing was definite, but the board felt confident they would fund something. Councilmember Parker said he had visited the parenting classes at the jail and received letters of support. Councilmember McGehee agreed Parents Place Inc. fills a needed role in society, but felt it is something churches should, and do, provide. Councilmember Shanes said her concern is the increasing dependency of social service organizations on the City, and she could support $5,000 to each of them, but not $10,000. City Manager Jim Jeffers said it is to be noted that while the entire council will be voting on the 2000-2001 Budget, Councilmember Hutcherson will not vote on the portion of the budget dealing with the Airport and Councilmember Rosas would not vote on the portion of the budget dealing with the Municipal Court, and have filed conflict of interest affidavits. Councilmember Ross Owen moved the Budget be adopted as is, stating any changes should have been made before the final reading. Councilmember Parker seconded the motion. Councilmember Shanes moved to amend the motion stipulating the amount budgeted for Parents Place Inc. and Senior Citizens be lowered to 5;5,000 each. Councilmember McGehee seconded the motion. Councilmember Shanes, Hutcherson and McGehee voted "Yes" on the motion to amend; Councilmembers Parker, Owen, Favila and Mayor Woods voted "No." The motion to. amend failed. On the original motion to adopt the Budget for 2000-2001, Mayor Woods and Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "Yes" with no votes against. Ordinance No. 00-3268. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas amending Section 25-42 of the Code of the City of Plainview, amending sewer rates; Severability clause; Cumulativeness clause; Conflicts clause; And effective date. (Second Reading). 00 0912 Minutes Page 3 of 4 The current sewer rate is $6.00 minimum and $.44 cents per 1,000 gallons (with a residential cap of 14,000): The proposed new rate will be $7.00 minimum and $1.20 per 1,000 gallons used. Average residential monthly consumption is 10,000 gallons, currently producing a $10.40 bill. The new rate will produce a billing of $19.00. Commercial sewer rate of 100,000 gallons used will go from $50 to $127. The wastewater treatment plant must be enlarged and updated. It has outlived its life expectancy and repair parts must be manufactured (and at great cost). The cost of the renovations will run approximately $12,000,000. To service the debt (over $800,000 annually) rates must be increased. Rates were compared with other cities and they ranged from $.80 in Big Spring to $3.79 in Lancaster. Jerry Ulmer, 206 Amarillo, said the 14,000-gallon residential cap would discriminate against older citizens on a fixed income. Most older people would never use that much water, including watering lawns. Mr. Robert Edwards, 1503 West 24th Street, said he was not aware until recently that. his rental property is considered commercial and there will be no cap on the water used. CoUncilmember Ross 'Owen moved, to adopt Ordinance No. 00-3268 and Councilmember Favila seconded it Mayor: WOods, Councilmembers Shanes, Parker, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" o.n the motion. None voted against. 9. Resolution No. R00-108. A Resolution of the City of Plainview, Texas to reaffirm our commitment to ensure equality and freedom for all the people, regardless of race, religion, or gender. Mayor Woods read a statement encouraging equal treatment of all people. Councilmember Shanes moved the resolution be adopted. Councilmember Favila seconded the motion. Mayor Woods, Councilmembers Shanes, Parker, Hutcherson, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes" on the motion. None voted against. 10. Consider approval of the 2001 Plainview/Hale County Airport Budget. The Plainview/Hale County Airport Board is a joint board and their actions require approval of both the City and the County. The budget for 2001 is presented for approval. Mike Hutcherson has signed a Conflict of Interest and will not vote on this item. The Plainview/Hale County Airport has estimated revenues for 2001 of $38,103; Estimated expenses of $37,895. Mayor Woods moved the 2001 Airport Budget be approved. Councilmember Owen seconded the motion. Mayor Woods, Councilmembers Parker, Shanes, Owen, McGehee and Favila voted "yes on the motion. Councilmember Hutcherson abstained. None voted against. 11 YMCA/S.A.F.E. annual report. Richard Galle, Executive Director of the YMCA reported on the YMCA activities of the past year and the S.A.F.E. program of this summer. 12 Adjournment. Mayor Woods moved the meeting adjoum and was duly seconded by Councilmember Owen. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Woods declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Passed and approved on September 26, Karen McBeth, City Secretary 2000. 00 0912 Minutes Page 4 of 4