HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 05-07-2026The City Council of the City of Plainview met on May 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at City Hall, 127
202 W. 5ch Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Members present Council Members Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Gilbert Garcia -District 3, Gary House -District 4, Daniel Rascon-
District 5, and Evan Weiss -District 6. Council Member Steve Martinez -District 2 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 -Police Chief, Bobby Gipson -Fire
Chief, Kristi Aday-Economic Development Director, Vannesa Rincon-Interim Director of
Finance, Tim Crosswhite-Capital Improvement Program Manager, Christine Lockridge-
Communications Manager, and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary
Guests Present: Larry Williams
1. Invocation — Mayor Starnes
2. Excused Absences — Council Members Steve Martinez and Lorie Rodriguez
3. Announcements
Mayor Starnes presented a proclamation to City Secretary Belinda Hinojosa in
recognition of Municipal Clerks Week.
4. Review of City Council agenda items for May 12, 2026
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
The Council and staff reviewed the agenda items for the May 12, 2026 meeting
Consent Calendar
a) Minutes of April 23, 2026 and April 28, 2026
b) Consider approval of an Educational Experience Agreement (internship)
between the City of Plainview and Texas Woman's University
Regular Agenda
a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Ratifying and
Adopting Local Election Register for the Election Held on May 2, 2026 and
Declaring the Results of Said Election. (Resolution R26-700)
b) Oath of Office for Council Members District 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) Election of Mayor Pro Tem
d) Oath of Office for Mayor Pro Tem
e) Presentation on Solid Waste and Recycling Operations for 2025
f) Consider and take necessary action regarding Swimming Pool
Operations/Management Agreement between the City of Plainview and
Plainview YMCA for Outdoor Aquatics Center;
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128 g) Consider and take necessary action regarding an Agreement with the City of
Plainview and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) for recycling services
h) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian
River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA) regarding CRMWA II.
i) Authorize Department of State Health Services FY27 Immunization/Locals
grant contract HHS001331300033
j) Authorize Department of State Health Services TWICES/Public Health
Infrastructure Grant Program HHS001711300008 Grant Contract
5. Convene into closed session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code � 551.074 to deliberate
the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal
of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or
employee. City Manager Evaluation
The Mayor recessed the meeting 11:50 a.m.
The Mayor called the meeting back in open session at 12:25 p.m.
6. Consider and take necessary action regarding City Manager evaluation.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to extend City Manager's contract by a year and a 4% increase in
base salary.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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