HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 02-10-202692 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City
Hall, 202 W. 5tn Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Members present Council Members Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Gary House -District 4, Daniel Rascon-District 5, and Evan Weiss -
District 6. Council Member Steve Martinez -District 2, Gilbert Garcia -District 3, and Lorie
Rodriguez -District 7 were absent.
Staff members present were Ted Chancellor -City Manager, Jeff Johnston -Assistant City
Manager, Matthew Murray -City Attorney, David Ellis -Director of Information Technology,
Neil Weems -Director of Public Works, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby Gipson -Fire
Chief, Tim Crosswhite-Capital Improvement Program Manager, Vannesa Rincon-Interim
Director of Finance, Amber Garcia-HR Manager and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests Present: Bruan & Susan Barkley, Phil Cox, Michelle Cordova, Robert
Cordova, Justin Ogden, Ashley Mayberry, Krystal Phillips, Jaycie Ogen, Jose Ybarra,
Jailey Ogden and Luke Myrick
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris -Plainview Herald
1. Invocation — Mayor Pro Tern Evan Weiss
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions —
3. Consent Calendar
a)
Excused Absences — Council Members Steve Martinez -District 2 and Lorie
Rodriguez -District 7
b)
Minutes of January 22, 2026 and January 27, 2026
c)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Authorizing
the Filing of a Grant Application with the South Plains Association of
Governments for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Regional
Solid Waste Program Grant for a Dedicated Recycling Roll -Off Container
with a Promotional Wrap in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000.00; Declaring
That Such Action Serves a Public Purpose; Authorizing the City Manager
to Act on Behalf of the City of Plainview in all Matters Related to the
Application; and Agreeing to Comply with the Grant Requirements of the
South Plains Association of Governments, the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, and the State of Texas (Resolution R26-691)
d)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Authorizing
the Filing of a Grant Application with the South Plains Association of
Governments for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Regional
Solid Waste Program Grant for a Recycling Mascot for Education and
Promotion of Recycling Efforts in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,000.00;
Declaring That Such Action Serves a Public Purpose; Authorizing the City
Manager to act on Behalf of the City of Plainview in all Matters Related to
the Application; and Agreeing to Comply with the Grant Requirements of the
South Plains Association of Governments, the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, and the State of Texas (Resolution R26-692)
City Council Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 1 of 5
e) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Authorizing 93
the Filing of a Grant Application with the South Plains Association of
Governments for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Regional
Solid Waste Program Grant for Security Upgrades at the Recycling Center
in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,378.00; Declaring That Such Action Serves
a Public Purpose; Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City
of Plainview in all Matters Related to the Application; and Agreeing to
Comply with the Grant Requirements of the South Plains Association of
Governments, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the
State of Texas (Resolution R26-693)
f) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Authorizing
the Filing of a Grant Application with the South Plains Association of
Governments for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Regional
Solid Waste Program Grant for a Brush Mower in an Amount Not to Exceed
$4,600.00; Declaring That Such Action Serves a Public Purpose;
Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City of Plainview in all
Matters Related to the Application; and Agreeing to Comply with the Grant
Requirements of the South Plains Association of Governments, the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, and the State of Texas (Resolution
R26-694)
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss
Vote: 5 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Winter Storm Report
This item was pulled from the agenda.
5. 2026 Police Department Racial Profiling Report
Presenter: Derrick Watson, Chief of Police
Reviewed the 2025 Racial Profiling Report
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to accept the Report.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Calling and Setting
the Date for the Regular Municipal Election; Designating the Election of a Council Member
for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 Respectively; Designating Districts and Polling Places;
Designating Early Voting Dates, Hours, and Locations; Designating the District Polling
City Council Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 2 of 5
94 Place Judges; Setting the Hourly Rate for Election Officials and Posting Notice of
Election. (Resolution R26-689)
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
Resolution R26-689 calls and sets the date for the City of Plainview's regular municipal
election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing City Council Members for
Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. The resolution designates polling locations for each district,
establishes early voting dates, hours, and locations, appoints election judges and early
voting ballot board members, sets the hourly rate of pay for election officials, and provides
for the posting of the required notice of election. Staff recommends approval.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R26-689
Motion by Council Member Rascon, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas
Providing for a Joint Election Agreement Between the City of Plainview and Plainview
Independent School District; Designating the Mayor to Sian on Behalf of the Council Such
Agreement Between Both Governmental Entities Stated Herein. (Resolution R26-690)
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
Resolution R26-690 authorizes a Joint Election Agreement between the City of Plainview
and Plainview Independent School District for the May 2, 2026, election. The agreement
allows both entities to share election administration and polling locations, with the City
Secretary serving as the Election Administrator. Joint Election Day polling locations would
be held at City Hall and Central Elementary School, with early voting conducted at City
Hall. Staff recommends approval.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R26-690
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Stating That the
City Council Has Reviewed and Adopted an Investment Policy in Accordance with Texas
Government Code Chapter 2256, the Public Funds Investment Act, Requiring the
Governing Body to Review Investment Policy as Well as Investment Strategy for Public
Fund Investment; and Declaring an Effective Date (Resolution R26-695)
Presenter: Vanessa Rincon, Interim Director of Finance
City Council Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 3 of 5
Resolution R26-695 fulfills the annual requirement under the Texas Public Funds
Investment Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 2256) for the City Council to review
and formally adopt the City of Plainview's Investment Policy and Investment Strategy.
Staff has completed the required review and confirms that the current policy remains
compliant with statutory requirements, including Section 2256.005(a), and continues to
reflect conservative, prudent, and transparent management of public funds. No changes
are proposed at this time. Staff recommends approval.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R26-695
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Ratifying, Adopting,
and Extending the Mayor's Declaration of Local Disaster Through February 27, 2026
(Resolution R26-696)
Presenter: Derrick Watson, Chief of Police
On January 23, 2026, the Mayor signed an emergency declaration in response to a
severe winter storm. Extensive damage was done to public facilities and private property.
Recovery efforts are still ongoing, and it is requested that the City Council authorize the
mayor to sign an emergency declaration that extends through February 27, 2026.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R26-696
Motion by Council Member Rascon, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
10. Authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Service with
Parkhill Engineering for the North Quincy Street Reconstruction Project
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
Authorization is requested for the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional
Services with Parkhill Engineering for the North Quincy Street Reconstruction Project.
The project limits extend from North Quincy Street at 24th Street North to the TxDOT right
of way at the Interstate 27 entrance. The scope includes full street reconstruction and
installation of sidewalks in pedestrian areas to provide connectivity to the existing 24th
Street sidewalk system. North Quincy Street was originally constructed in 1986 and is
due for comprehensive rehabilitation.
The project is funded through an agreement with Walmart that provides reimbursement
for construction costs up to $5,625,000 and is included in the City's 2025 2026 Capital
Improvement Program. The proposed engineering services contract with Parkhill
City Council Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 4 of 5
96 Engineering totals $460,879 and will support design, coordination, and project delivery.
Staff recommends approval of the Agreement for Professional Services.
Motion: Move to authorize City Manager to sign Agreement for Professional Services
with Parkhill Engineering
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
11. Consider Bids for Police and Public Works Vehicles.
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Capital Improvement Program Manager
The City opened bids for the purchase of Police and Public Works vehicles in accordance
with procurement requirements. Six vendors submitted bids covering three Police SUVs
including an alternate for an outfitted vehicle, one three quarter ton four-wheel drive
commercial truck, and one dual rear wheel four-wheel drive commercial truck. After
review, staff determined the lowest responsive bids to be Premier Chevrolet for Item 26
00 01 Police SUV with the alternate for outfitting, Southwest CDJR for Item 26 00 03 three
quarter ton commercial truck, and Sames Laredo Chevrolet for Item 26 00 04 dual rear
wheel commercial truck.
Staff evaluated pricing and specifications to ensure operational needs are met for both
Police and Public Works while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Awarding these bids
supports fleet replacement and service continuity without deviation from budgeted
expectations. Staff recommends awarding Item 26 00 01 to Premier Chevrolet including
the alternate for outfitting, Item 26 00 03 to Southwest CDJR, and Item 26 00 04 to Sames
Laredo Chevrolet.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to award bids for Police SUV with outfitting to Premier Chevy Littlefield in
the amount of $185,544.00, 3/ Ton 4x4 Truck to Southwest CDJR in the amount of
$45,437.00 and DRW 4x4 Truck to Sames Laredo in the amount of $46,760.00
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 5-0. Motion carried.
12. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Belinda Hinojosa Q
City Secretary
City Council Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 5 of 5
The City Council of the City of Plainview met on February 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at City
97
Hall, 202 W. 5th Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Members present Council Members Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Steve Martinez -District 2, Gilbert Garcia -District 3, 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 Ted Chancellor -City Manager, Matthew Murray -City
Attorney, Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, David Ellis -Director of Information
Technology, Neil Weems -Director of Public Works, Gabe Carrillo -Police Captain, Bobby
Gipson -Fire Chief, Vannesa Rincon-Interim Director of Finance, Tim Crosswhite-Capital
Improvement Program Manager, Amber Garcia-HR Manager, Christine Lockridge-
Communications Manager, Kristi Aday-Economic Development Director and Belinda
Hinojosa-City Secretary
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris -Plainview Herald
1. Invocation — Mayor Starnes
2. Excused Absences — Council Member Rodriguez
3. Announcements
4. Consider approving the Compensation Study Results and the implementation of
new pay plan
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
The Peer Survey & Analysis conducted by HUB International was previously authorized
by the City Council as the City's comprehensive compensation study. The study evaluates
current salary ranges, market competitiveness, and internal equity across classifications
and provides recommendations for adjustments to improve recruitment, retention, and
overall workforce sustainability. If implemented as proposed, the estimated fiscal impact
for FY 2025-2026 would be approximately $549,350.00.
5. Discussion on Continuation of Main Street Board
The Main Street Board was established to support downtown revitalization efforts,
coordinate promotional activities, and assist with economic development initiatives in the
downtown district.
Over time, the structure and responsibilities of the Board have evolved. As the City
continues to evaluate organizational effectiveness and alignment with strategic priorities,
it is appropriate to review whether the current governance model remains the most
efficient and effective approach for advancing downtown objectives.
6. Review of City Council agenda items for February 24, 2026
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
City Counc1VM1*riu'f& February 19, 2026 Page 1 of 2
98
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda items for the February 24, 2026 meeting
Consent Calendar
a) Minutes of February 5, 2026 and February 10, 2026
b) Financial Reports
c) Reappoint Blaine Long, Jamie Salinas and Joshua Harris to the Animal
Advisory Appeals Board with said terms to expire on January 1, 2028
d) Appoint Saiybree Gausin to the Library Board with said terms to expire on
December 31, 2027
e) Appoint Hari Krishna, Timothy Davis and Tonya Keesee to the Planning and
Zoning Commission with said term to expire on January 1, 2028
f) Appoint Larry Williams as alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission
with said term to expire on January 1, 2028
g) Reappoint Phyllis Wall to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with said term to
expire on January 1, 2028
h) Appoint Brian Barkley and Robert Malcom to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
with said term to expire on January 1, 2028
Regular Agenda
a) Plainview Housing Authority Annual Report
b) An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 "Traffic And Vehicles," Article 12.07
"Speed," Section 12.07.005 "School Zones" of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Plainview, Texas to Clarify and Revise the Portions of City Streets Designated
as School Zones; Providing for a Penalty not to Exceed $500.00 for Each
Offense; Providing an Effective Date; Providing a Repealer; Providing a
Savings Clause; and Providing for Publication. (Ordinance No. 26-3783 - First
Reading)
Council Member Evan Weiss left the meeting at 12:40 p.m.
7. Convene into closed session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.087 to discuss
or deliberate regarding an offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of
Plainview. (EDC Update)
Mayor recessed the meeting at 12:46 p.m.
Mayor opened the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
4L,wi
Belinda Hinojosa
U �
City Secretary
-11
- �e q , tl pres.. February 19, 2026 Page 2 of 2