HomeMy WebLinkAbout70 0316 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March'16, 1970
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Plainview met in regular session
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with Mayor M. B. Hood
presiding and the following Aldermen present: Keltz Garrison, Medlin Carpenter,
Neal Williams, Bill Eaves, and John Speck.
Also present were: Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Joe Sharp-City Attorney,
M. L. Rea-Director of Municipal Services, Bill Hogge-Director of Public Works,
Harold Gladman-Director of Planning, and Pat Bradley-Director of Parks and
Recreation. The visitors present included Merle Walters, Utility Production
and Treatment Supervisor.
Invocation was given by Pat Bradley.
Merle presented the awards that the City of Plainview won this year. The
City Won first place for waste water facilities for cities of a population from
20,000 - 40,000 and first place for the water treatment plant of the cities with
a population of from 20,000 - 40,000.
The sale Qf the ci~% property located on W. 5th Street was discussed.
It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adopt
Ordinance No. 70-1080, an Ordinance providing that such Ordinance may be cited
as the "Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance," making it ~unlawful to leave or permit
to remain upon any vacant lot or tract of land in the City of Plainview, Texas,
any wrecked, damaged, demolished, or disabled motor vehicle, or' parts or portions
thereof, for any periQd of time exceeding thirty (30) days: declaring the
leaving or permitting to remain, of any wrecked, damaged, demolished, or dis-
abled motor vehicle, or parts or portions thereof, upon any vacant lot or tract
of land in the City of Plainview, Texas, for any period of time in excess of
thirty (30) days, to be a public nuisance detrimental to the public health,
safety, welfare and property of the inhabitants of the City of Plainview, Texas;
providing for abatement of any such nuisance and removal of any such vehicle
after due notice; providing for penalty; and providing a savings clause. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to approve
the procedures for the solid waste disposal survey to be conducted at the city
'dump ground'. Motion carried unanimously.
The discussion on the proposed lease for park land with the Migrant Housing
Authority was deferred.
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to authorize
the Mayor to sign the highway right-of-way agreement with the Texas Highway
Department for proposed improvements on U.S. Highway 70 west. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Delinquent Tax Roll Report was deferred to the next regular meeting of
the City Council.
The City of Plainview Annual Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1969, was received for study.
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it was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to accept
the resignation of Hugh Smith from ~e City of Plainview Civil Defense Board and
to appoint Carlton Holland in this positioq. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to
authorize the preparation of specifications and planning for the 1970 Aerial
Mosquito Control Program. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to author-
ize consolidating the escrow accounts. This motion includes the refunding
certain accounts that were established prior to the pro rata ordinance in the
amount of $585.83. Motion carried unanimously.
The discussion of the adoption of a recommended U.S. Public Health Service
and Texas State Department o~ Health Food Service - Sanitation Ordinance was
deferred until a proposed ordinance could be prepared for study.
The establishment of a two-hour parking zone on 14th Street betweem Smythe
and Travis Streets was deferred-until an ordinance is prepared.
The installation.of a traffic signal at the intersection of 24th Street
and Dimmitt Highway, U.S. 194, was discussed, but action was deferred until
further study could be completed.
The Board of City Development Report for the month of February was read
and discussed.
The Hale County Airport Maintenance Fund Report for the month of February
was read and discussed.
The City-County Health Unit Reports for the months of January and February
were read and discussed.
The bills and receipts for the month of February were read and discussed.
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to accept
the low bid of Dickies Work ~iothes Rental Service Company for uniform rental
service to the City of Plainview. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to accept
the low bid of Four Seasbns Nursery and Garden Center in the amount of $882.39
for the water plant shrubs. Motion carried unanimously.
it was moved by Alderman Eaves, seconded by Alderman Carpenter, to approve
the 'estimates of the ball park in the amount of $4985.60 for submission to the
school board. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced DeMolay Day as Saturday, March 21, 1970, and the Annual
Employees Awards Banquet on Friday, March 20, 1970 ........
It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to regret-
fully accept the resignation of Pat Bradley as Director of Parks and Recreation
and to wish him the best of luck as he begins his duty as City Manager of the
City of .Li~tiefield~ Mot/on carried unanfumously.
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It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded by Alderman Eaves, to approve
the minutes of the last meeting, to approve the reports for filing, to approve
the bills for payment, and to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting 'adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
M. L. Rea, City Clerk
M. B. Hood, Mayor