HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 07-13-202152 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on July 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, Melinda Brown -Main Street Manager and Belinda Hinojosa-City
Secretary.
Guests Present: Diane Martinez, Tonya Keesee, Phyllis Wall, Tori Huddleston, Janice
Payne, Carol Terrell and Ranada Jack
News Media Present: Hattie Robb -Plainview Herald
1. Invocation — Council Member Larry Williams
2. Recognitions--
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences — Council Members Nelda VanHoose and Patra Moreno
b) Minutes of June 17, 2021 and June 22, 2021 meetings
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
Public Comment: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 7 — 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.
Council Member Patra Moreno arrived at 7:05 p.m.
5. Presentation of Main Street Annual Report
Presenter: Melinda Brown -Main Street Manager
Presented Report on activities of Main Street
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6. Award of Bids for Water Distribution System Improvements to Serve Farmers
Cooperative Compress and authorize Mayor to sign necessary documents
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works
Staff recommends awarding bid to lowest bidder, Amarillo Utility Contractors in the
amount of $320,596.00
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to award bids for Water Distribution System Improvements to Serve
Farmers Cooperative Compress to Amarillo Utility Contactors in the amount of $320,596
and authorize Mayor to sign necessary documents
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Blackerby, seconded by Council Member Weiss
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
7. Award of Bids for rehabilitation of the East Basin Mixer at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant and authorize Mayor to sign necessary documents
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works
Staff recommends awarding bid to lowest bidder, Alltech Engineering Corp. for the base
bid amount of $492,485 and Alternate bid of $253,450
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to award bids for rehabilitation of the East Basin Mixer at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to Alltech Engineering Corp. for the base bid amount of
$492,485 and Alternate 1 in the amount of $253,450 and authorize Mayor to sign
necessary documents
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
8. Authorize City Manager to Sign Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for
softball field design services
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This would authorize Parkhill to begin design services for the Softball Field Complex in
Running Water Draw Regional Park in the amount of $49,500.
Public Comment: None,
Motion: Move to authorize City Manager to Sign Professional Services Agreement
with Parkhill for softball field design services
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Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
9. Authorize purchase of an Ambulance from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC
through the HGAC Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative
Presenter: Bobby Gipson, Interim Fire Chief
Staff recommends purchasing a new ambulance through the HGAC Purchasing
Cooperative from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC in the amount of $269,301.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to authorize purchase of an Ambulance from Siddons Martin
Emergency Group, LLC through the HGAC Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative in the
amount of $269,301.
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojos
City Secretary
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