HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 06-10-202526 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall,
202 W. 5t" Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Pro Tem Evan Weiss presided. Members present were Council Members Mary
Elizabeth Dickerson -District 1, Gilbert Garcia -District 3, Gary House -District 4, Daniel
Rascon-District 5, and Lorie Rodriguez -District 7. Mayor Charles Starnes and Council
Member Steve Martinez -District 2 were absent.
Staff members present were Ted Chancellor -City Manager, Jeff Johnston -Assistant City
Manager, Slater Elza-City Attorney, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of IT, Neil Weems -Director
of Public Works, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby Gipson -Fire Chief, Jason
Johnston -Director of Finance, Tim Crosswhite-Capital Improvement Program Manager,
Valessa Gutierrez-HR Manager, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris, Plainview Herald
Guests Present: Tonya Keesee, Israel Flores, Jessica Odem, Susan Blackerby,
Cynthia Peterson and Lionel Garcia
1. Invocation — Council Member Gary House
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions — None
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Ratifying and
Adopting Local Election Register for the Special Election Held on May 31, 2025 and
Declarinq the Results of Said Election. (Resolution R25-664)
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
Belinda Hinojosa reviewed the official election results and announced that Gilbert Garcia
had received majority vote and was elected to office.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R25-664
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
4. Oath of Office — Gilbert Garcia, Council Member District 3
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Council Member
Gilbert Garcia
5. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences — Mayor Starnes and Council Member Martinez
b) Minutes of May 8, 2025, May 13, 2025 and May 22, 2025
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Public Comment: None
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Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member Rascon, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 6 — 0. Motion carried.
6. Chamber of Commerce Annual Report
Presenter: Phyllis Wall and Tonya Keesee
Presented the Chamber of Commerce Annual Report
7. Unger Memorial Library Annual Report
Presenter: Cynthia Peterson, Librarian
Present the Library Annual Report
8. Consider SAFE Camp Program Agreement with YMCA
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
This is a one-year agreement with the YMCA for $35,000.
Staff recommends the approval of the agreement with the YMCA and the City.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve SAFE Camp Program Agreement with YMCA
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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