HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 04-22-202514 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on April 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall,
202 W. 5t" Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Starnes presided. Members present were Council Members Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Steve Martinez -District 2, Gary House -District 4, Daniel Rascon-
District 5, and Evan Weiss -District 6. Council Member Lorie Rodriguez -District 7 was
absent.
Staff members present were Jeff Johnston -Interim City Manager, Slater Elza-City
Attorney, Neil Weems -Director of Public Works, Derrick Watson -Police Chief, Gabe
Carrillo -Police Captain, Bobby Gipson -Fire Chief, and Tim Crosswhite-Capital
Improvement Program Manager.
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris, Plainview Herald
1. Invocation — Council Member Gary House
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions —
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences
b) Minutes of April 3, 2025 and April 8, 2025
c) Financial Report
d) Quarterly Investment Report for the period from January 1, 2025 through
March 31, 2025
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 7 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Presentation of the Police Department Annual Report
Presenter: Derrick Watson, Police Chief and Captain Gabe Carrillo
Presented the Annual Report for the Police Department.
5. Consider and take Necessary Action on a Professional Service Agreement with
Parkhill Engineering for the Design of a New Animal Shelter
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Interim City Manager
The City contracted with Shelter Planners of America to engage in a Needs Assessment
study for the design of a new Animal Shelter. The final design consists of a 6,197
square foot building in size. The city has received the Professional Service Agreement
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from Parkhill to begin the full construction design of the new Animal Shelter. The cost is
$360,050 not including reimbursable.
Staff is recommending approval of the Professional Service Agreement for the
construction design of a new Animal Shelter.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to accept Professional Service Agreement with Parkhill Engineering
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Martinez
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
6. Consider BuyBoard Purchase of Frisco Park Playground Equipment & Installation.
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
On April 10th City staff presented the options to the Park Advisory Board for their
recommendation to Council regarding a new playground structure to be located at Frisco
Park.
The new equipment will be relocated from the current location to a space across the
street, next to an existing basketball court. This project is identified in the Parks Master
Plan
Staff recommends approval for the BuyBoard purchase of the City Park Playground
equipment and installation for $49,196.51.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Consider Buyboard purchase of Frisco Park Playground Equipment and
Installation with Option 3.
Motion by Council Member Rascon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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