HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 12-19-2024470 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on December 19, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at
City Hall, 202 W. 5th Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Starnes presided. Members present Council Members Mary Elizabeth Dickerson -
District 1, Steve Martinez -District 2, Mike McDonough -District 3, Gary House -District 4,
Daniel Rascon-District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6 and Lorie Rodriguez -District 7.
Staff members present were Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Slater Elza-City Attorney, Jeff
Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of Information Technology,
Valessa Gutierrez-HR Manager, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Neil Weems -Director of
Public Works, Melinda Brown -Community Engagement Manager, Kristi Aday-Director of
Economic Development, Tim Crosswhite-Capital Improvement Program Manager, and
Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
1. Invocation — Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
2. Excused Absences —
3. Announcements
4. End of Year Financial Review
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Reviewed End of Year Financials.
5. Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives for TexPool (Resolution R24-
652
Presenter: Jason Johnson, Director of Finance
With the retirement of Sarianne Beversdorf, it is necessary to authorize Jason Johnson
and Adan Marin as authorized representatives on our TEXPOOL account. TEXPOOL
requires a resolution amending the representatives.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R24-652.
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
6. Award of Bid for Broadway Park Baseball Field Improvement Project
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
Staff recommend approval of the TIPS contract to McNeil Sports Turf for $740,917.99
with a contingency amount of $20,000.
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Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to award bid to McNeil Sports Turf in the amount of $740,917.99 with a
$20,000 contingency
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
7. Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 4 551.072 to
deliberate the purchase exchange lease or value of real property, the public discussion
of which would not be in the best interest of the City's bargaining position with third parties.
Item was deferred.
8. Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code & 551.074 to
deliberate the appointment employment evaluation reassignment duties, discipline or
dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an
officer or employee. City Manager.
Mayor Starnes recessed meeting at 11:48 a.m.
Mayor Starnes called the meeting back in open session at 12:48 p.m.
9. Appointment of Interim City Manager
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to appoint Jeff Johnston as Interim City Manager at an increase to
$160,000 while serving as Interim City Manager effective January 3, 2025
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
10. Consider and take necessary action on Economic Development Agreement and
Purchase and Sale Agreement of 121 W. 7th Street.
Item was deferred.
11. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:51 p.m.
Belinda Hinojos
City Secretary
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