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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR89-122GOALS AND TIMETABLES RESOLUTION NO. R89-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS ESTABLISHING GOALS AND TIMETABLES FOR THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW. WHEREAS, on March 4 and 5, 1989, the City Council conducted a Special Work Session in Amarillo, Texas, in order to establish Goals and Objectives for the City of Plainview; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to formally adopt the Goals and Objectives discussed at said Retreat. NOW, T~RREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas that the following Goals and objectives, and accompanying Timetables are hereby adopted and the City Manager is charged with the responsibility in seeing that said Goals and Objectives and Timetables are met if at all possible: 1o Civil Service. The City Manager, City Attorney and Director of Personnel are to complete an analysis identifying the pro's and con's of Civil Service prior to September 29, 1989. 2. City Attorney Secretary- The City Manager is to provide the City Attorney with a Secretary as soon as practical through the restructuring of staffing at City Hall. It is noted that the restructuring will require additional outlays for increased salaries and capital improvements. 3. Grant Writer. The City Council expressed a desire to pursue the creation of an Administrative Assistant Position who would be responsible for Grant Writing and other miscellaneous administrative activities. The City Manager is to present a proposal to the Council on this matter no later than May 1, 1989. 4. Director of Public Works. The City Council instructed the City Manager to prepare a proposal for the establishment of an Assistant Director of Public Works position, said position is to be funded through the soon to be vacated position of Director of Environmental Services and Municipal Safety. No time limit was established for this goal. 5. Personnel Manager. City Administration is to continue to monitor the need for a full-time Professional Personnel Director. 1 of 3 6. TMRS - Firemen's Pension Fund. The City Council is to be provided with information on the administration of the TMRS and Firemen's Pension Fund prior to July 1, 1989. The Director of Finance is responsible for gathering said information and providing it to the City Manager's office prior to June 15, 1989. 7. Consolidated Police and Fire. It was the consensus of the City Council that a specific proposal be made as soon as practical establishing the initial steps for a Police and Fire Consolidated Department. 8. Purchasing Manual. The City Council continued to express a desire for the completion of a written Personnel Manual. Said Manual was an uncompleted goal from last year. The completion of the Manual is assigned to the Director of Finance and needs to be submitted to the City Manager's office no later than May 17, 1989. 9. Budget Preparation Process. The City Council requested that the Budget Preparation Process be left basically the same, except for Department Heads making explanation of request for special ~rograms and/or projects preferably in the Council Pre-Sessions. 10. Parks Maintenance - Master Plan. The Director of Municipal Services is to develop a proposal, in conjunction with the upcoming Budget, to develop a Master Plan addressing Parks Maintenance. Said proposal is to be presented to the City Manager's Office no later than May 31, 1989. 11. Library. The City Council requested that the possibilities for additional community education through the Library be explored. Said proposals are to be submitted to the City Manager's office no later than June 1, 1989. 12. Free Port Status. The City Council instructed the City Manager to work with the School and County in the development of a proposal which would call for the abandonment of tax abatement in return for Free Port Status if Free Port Status is approved by the voters in November. 13. Water Rate Analysis. The City Council instructed City Staff to prepare a Rate Analysis on the water system. Said Analysis is to be presented to the City Manager's office by the Director of Finance no later than April 12, 1989. 14. Bond Issue. The City Council discussed the need for a Bond Issue and questioned the need for a General Obligation Bond Issue, but continued to express an interest in the need for a Bond Issue in the water and sewer areas, as well as the solid waste area. A more detailed report on the need for a 2 of 3 073 Bond Issue is to be presented to the City Council, by the City Manager, upon the completion of the updated Master Plan by Hunter & Associates. 15. Redistricting - County. The City Council requested that the City Attorney present a Legal Analysis of the Redistricting Issue on the County to the Council by November 15, 1989. 16. Annexation - Westridge. The City Council requested that staff complete an analysis of the proposed Westridge Annexation no later than September 1, 1989. At that time, the City Council will decide as to whether or not the annexation should be pursued. A preliminary report is to be submitted to the City Manager's Office by the Director of Municipal Services no later than August 16, 1989. 17. Water Rights/Conservation. After Hunter & Associates Master Plan report is complete, the City Council requests that the Director of Public Works make a presentation about the need for future water rights for the City of Plainview. At that time, the City Council would also make a determination as to whether or not an in depth analysis of the City's water rights and the need for future rights should be initiated. The Council also requested more detailed information on the infrastructure needs of the Water and Sewer Department. 18, Industrial Recruitment. The City Council requested that the City Manager develop a Policy Statement concerning Industrial Recruitment with special emphasis paid to environmental issues and water consumption issues as well as annexation issues. This Policy Statement is to receive a high priority of staff and is to be completed as soon as practical. Passed and approved on March 14, 1~~~/ ATTEST: Carla Reese, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: David Blackburn City Attorney 3 of 3