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MINUTES
Downtown Plainview Main Street Program & Tourism Coordinating Board
Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 – 11:30 a.m.
Board Members Present: Ellysa Harris, Sheila McKay, Sabrie Villegas, Leslie Harkins, Phyllis Wall, Tiffany
Wilhelm, Britni Morales
City of Plainview, Downtown Plainview Main Street Representatives: Sara Stevens, Kristi Aday
Chamber of Commerce: Tonya Keesee, Ex-Officio
Members Absent: JoAnn Rey (Excused), Rachel Salazar (Excused)
1. Call to Order 11:33 a.m.
2. Oath of Office
City Secretary Belinda Hinojosa administered the Oath of Office for new member Britni Morales.
3. March 2025 Board Minutes – Review and Approve
Sara Stevens presented the March Board meeting minutes. Tiffany Wilhelm motioned to approve the
March Board minutes. Phyllis Wall voiced the second. The motion to approve the March 2025 minutes
passed with a 6-0 vote.
4. Approval of the Friends of Downtown Budget Report for March 2025
Sara Stevens presented the Friends of Downtown Budget Report for March 2025. Stevens noted three
partnership donations as well as a grant from Texas Tech Civic Leadership Academy. Stevens also
presented the final project costs for the Plainview ISD Window Activation. Sheila McKay made a motion
to approve the Friends of Downtown Budget Report for March 2025. Sabrie Villegas voiced the second
and the motion passed 7-0, as Sheila McKay entered to attend at this point of the meeting.
5. Nominate and Vote on Friends of Downtown Committee Chair
Sara Stevens reviewed the responsibilities of a committee chair and current Friends of Downtown
committee goals and projects. Leslie Harkins nominated Tiffany Wilhelm as the Friends of Downtown
Committee Chair. The nomination was seconded by Phyllis Wall and the vote passed unanimously 7-0.
6. Consider and take necessary action on Plainview ISD Window Activation Art
Sara Stevens reviewed the project’s progress up to this point. The painting is set for Saturday, May 3rd
with students from the National Art Honor Society, local artists, and the Design Committee will participate.
Stevens displayed the proposed art for the window mural, created by Plainview ISD students. The final
cost is $1,500 with a breakdown of $1,000 for supplies and $500 for artist compensation as needed. Phyllis
Wall made a motion to approve the artwork and cost of $1,500 on this project. The motion was seconded
by Sabrie Villegas and passed with a vote of 7-0.
7. Consider and take necessary action on Community Survey
Sara Stevens and Leslie Harkins opened the floor for feedback on the Community Survey. Phyllis Wall
suggested small changes including adding a question to ensure contact for those interested in
participating or supporting the program efforts as well as modify or remove the question regarding the
types of businesses people would be interested in seeing in Downtown. A motion was made by Ellysa
Harris to approve the survey with the discussed revisions and seconded by Sheila McKay. The motion
passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
8. Consider and take necessary action on Stakeholder Survey
Sara Stevens and Leslie Harkins opened the floor for feedback on the Stakeholder Survey. Wall made a
comment about the survey’s title as misleading, discussing other types of stakeholders beyond property
and business owners. The Board discussed modifying the title and ensuring that other key stakeholders
beyond business owners complete the Community survey for feedback. Stevens explained that the bulk
of this survey serves to meet Texas Main Street reporting requirements and assess district business needs.
Motion by Tiffany Wilhelm to approve the survey with the suggested changes and seconded by Sabrie
Villegas. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
9. HOT Grant – Caprock Genealogy Conference
Sara Stevens presented the HOT Grant application for the Caprock Genealogy Conference slated for
April 12th, 2025. Phyllis Wall motioned to approve the grant as presented for $750.00. Sheila McKay
voiced the second. The motion passed with a 7-0 vote.
10. Action Items for Next Meeting
The next meeting will include a review of the two surveys and the PISD window art project.
13. Adjourn Time: 12:09 p.m.
Next Meeting: May 5, 2025
Sara Stevens - Main Street Coordinator