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The City Council of the City of Plainview met on April 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at the
Plainview Convention Center, 2902 W. 4th Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Council Members present were Nelda VanHoose-
District 1, Larry Williams -District 2, Norma Juarez -District 3, Teressa King -District 4,
Susan Blackerby-District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6, and Patra Moreno -District 7.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Jeff Johnston -Assistant City
Manager, Matt Wade -City Attorney, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of Information Technology,
Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby Gipson -Interim Fire Chief, Tim Crosswhite-
Director of Public Works, Paul Kite -Assistant Director of Utilities and Belinda Hinojosa-
City Secretary.
Invocation — Mayor Pro Tern Susan Blackerby
2. Recognitions--
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences
b) Minutes of March 18, 2021 and March 23, 2021 meetings
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member Juarez, seconded by Council Member Moreno
Vote: 8 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Discuss amending Resolution R20-471 clarifying and/or implementing additional
restrictions and regulations regarding the Public Health Emergency to contain and
prevent the continued spread of COVID-19
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Provided update.
5. A Resolution of the Citv Council of the Citv of Plainview. Texas. Authorizina the
Submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the
Texas_ Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund; and Authorizing
the City Manager to Act as the City's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in
All Matters Pertaining to the City's Participation in the Texas Community Development
Block Grant Program. (Resolution R21-512)
Presenter: Paul Kite, Assistant Director of Utilities
Public Comment: None
This would authorize the submission of a grant application for water and sewer line
replacement project form Yonkers to Vernon Street south of 5th Street.
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Motion: Move to approve Resolution R21-512
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
6. Authorize purchase of Braun Chief XL Ambulance from Siddons Martin Emergency
Group LLC through the HGAC Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative
Presenter: Bobby Gipson, Interim Fire Chief
Public Comment: None
This would authorize the purchase of a Braun Chief XL Ambulance in the amount of
$254,051
Motion: Authorize purchase of Braun Chief XL Ambulance from Siddons Martin
Emergency Group LLC through the HGAC Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative in the
amount of $254,051
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase office furniture for City Hall
through Office Wise through an interlocal purchasing cooperative program of which the
City of Plainview is a member (Resolution R21-513)
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager
This would authorize the purchase of office furniture for City Hall and authorize City
Manager to join Omni Local Cooperative purchasing organization and giving City
Manager flexibility in changing styles and colors
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move approval of Resolution of R21-513
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member Moreno
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
8. Authorize Mayor to sign the Lower Running Water Draw Watershed Rehabilitated
Floodwater Retarding Structure 4 Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the
City of Plainview, Hale County, Hale County Soil Water and Conservation District and the
USDA-NRCS
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
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Public Comment: None
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This would authorize the Mayor to sign Agreement to proceed towards the construction
phase.
Motion: Move to authorize Mayor to sign the Lower Running Water Draw Watershed
Rehabilitated Floodwater Retarding Structure 4 Operation and Maintenance Agreement
between the City of Plainview, Hale County, Hale County Soil Water and Conservation
District and the USDA-NRCS
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
9. Authorize Mayor to sign Assurances Relating to Real Property Acquisition for the
Lower Running Water Draw Watershed Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 4
Rehabilitation Proiect
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Public Comment: None
This would provide assurances to ownership of the necessary easements before
construction can begin on the project.
Motion: Move to authorize Mayor to sign Assurances Relating to Real Property
Acquisition for the Lower Running Water Draw Watershed Floodwater Retarding
Structure No. 4 Rehabilitation Project
Motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Weiss
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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