HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 08-26-202546 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on August 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at City
Hall, 202 W. 5t" Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Members present Council Members Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Steve Martinez -District 2, Gilbert Garcia -District 3, Daniel Rascon-
District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6, and Lorie Rodriguez -District 7. Council Member Gary
House -District 4 was absent.
Staff members present were Ted Chancellor -City Manager, Jeff Johnston -Assistant City
Manager, Matthew Murray -City Attorney, Slater Elza-City Attorney, Isauro Gutierrez -
Director of Information Technology, Neil Weems -Director of Public Works, Derrick
Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby Gipson -Fire Chief, Jason Johnson -Director of Finance,
Amber Garcia-HR Manager, David Ellis -IT Specialist and Belinda Hinojosa-City
Secretary.
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris, Plainview Herald
Guests Present: Edgar Arrellano
1. Invocation — Mayor Pro Tem Weiss
Pledae of Alleaiance
2. Recognitions —
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences — Council Member House
b) Minutes of August 7, 2025 and August 12, 2025
c) Financial Reports
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 7 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Consider Maximum Proposed Property Tax Rate that can be considered for Fiscal
Year 2025-2026 and Schedule Public Hearings
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
The Council is setting the maximum proposed property tax rate that can be considered
for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Comment: None
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Motion: Move to consider a proposed tax rate of $.73520 for the FY 2025-2026 Budget
and schedule the public hearing on the tax rate and budget for Tuesday, September 9tn
2025 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 202 W. 5tn Street.
Motion by Council Member Rascon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary asked for record vote.
Yes
Mayor Charles Starnes
Yes
Council Member Dickerson
Yes
Council Member Martinez
Yes
Council Member Garcia
Absent
Council Member House
Yes
Council Member Rascon
Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Yes
Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
5. Consider approval of City of Plainview, Texas participating in the Alvogen, Amneal,
Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus National Settlements regarding sale and
distribution of opioids
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
Nationwide settlement agreements have been reached with eight opioid manufacturers
to resolve litigation concerning their role in the opioid crisis. The settlements will provide
up to $720 million nationally to abate and remediate the impacts of opioid misuse, with
distributions made to participating states and local subdivisions. Texas has elected to
participate, making the City of Plainview eligible to opt in.
Participation ensures Plainview's eligibility to receive direct settlement funding for
treatment, prevention, and community programs tied to opioid response. Subdivisions
that do not participate will not receive funding. Staff recommends approval of the City's
participation in these settlements
Motion: Move to approve participating in National Settlements regarding sale and
distribution of opioids
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Martinez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
6. Authorize License Agreement for Regional Park Softball Field Complex
with Wayland Baptist University
Under the proposed agreement, WBU will continue to pay the City $10,000 annually for
use of the softball complex. The agreement is structured for one year, with an option for
a one-year renewal, consistent with prior years. In addition to the financial contribution,
WBU staff provide light maintenance on the fields, such as raking the infield and chalking
the baselines, which reduces the burden on City crews.
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Staff recommends approval.
Motion: Move to approve License Agreement for Regional Park Softball Field Complex
with Wayland Baptist University
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
7. A Resolution by the City of Plainview, Texas City Council Electing a Person
Qualified to Fill the Vacancy on the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority and
Certified by the Mayor. (Resolution R25-670)
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
This Resolution would re -appoint Tyke Dipprey to serve on the CRMWA Board of
Directors with a term beginning August 1, 2025, and ending July 31, 2027.
Staff recommends approval of Mr. Dipprey's sixth term.
Motion: Move to approve appointment of Tyke Dipprey
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. Authorize Laserfiche Upgrade purchase from MCCi through the BuyBoard
Purchasing Cooperative Contract #716-23
Presenter: Isauro Gutierrez, Director of Information Technology
The City has used Laserfiche as its official document repository since 2001, with support
and licensing transitioned to MCCi in 2012. Over time, the system has expanded to
support essential functions such as court records processing with Incode and Brazos
integration, electronic agenda submissions, and public online form submissions.
The proposed upgrade transitions Laserfiche to a new licensing model, providing
approximately 100 additional user licenses, automated record retention, enhanced
security, and workflow improvements including a payment gateway and Laserfiche
Connector for system integration. This investment supports the City's Strategic Plan goal
to leverage technology and serves as a bridge toward a future ERP replacement. Funding
is available in the current fiscal year, with ongoing subscription costs included in next
year's budget. Staff recommends approval of the Laserfiche upgrade.
Motion: Move to authorize Laserfiche Upgrade purchase from MCCi through the
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract #716-23
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rascon
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Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
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9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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