HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 05-12-2026The City Council of the City of Plainview met on May 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall,
202 W. 5th Street, Plainview, Texas.
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Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Members present Council Members Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Steve Martinez -District 2, Larry Williams -District 2, Gilbert Garcia -
District 3 Gary House -District 4, Daniel Rascon-District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6 and Lorie
Rodriguez -District 7.
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, Jaime Salinas -Police Captain, Derrick Watson -
Chief of Police, Vannesa Rincon-Interim Director of Finance, Amber Garcia-HR Manager,
Christine Lockridge-Communications Manager and Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests Present: Edward Rincon, Ryan Rincon, Cheryl Dickerson, Karen J. Martinez,
Edgar Arellano, Kristan Rincon, Lauren Rincon, Carla Sells, David Sells, and Susan
Blackerby
1. Invocation — Council Member Martinez
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Canvass of the May 2, 2026 Election
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
Reviewed the Official Election Results from the May 2, 2026 Election
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve canvass of May 2, 2026 Election
Motion by Council Member Rascon, seconded by Council Member Garcia
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
3. 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)
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
This Resolution adopts the local election register and declares Council Member Mary
Elizabeth Dickerson and Council Member Gary House elected to office.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R26-700
Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss
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130 Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
4. Oath of Office — Mary Elizabeth Dickerson, Council Member District 1
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Mary
Elizabeth Dickerson.
5. Recognition — Steve Martinez, Outgoing Council Member District 2
The Council recognized Council Member Steve Martinez for his years of service on the
City Council.
6. Oath of Office — Larry Williams, Council Member District 2
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Larry
Williams.
7. Oath of Office — Gilbert Garcia, Council Member District 3
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Council Member
Gilbert Garcia.
8. Oath of Office — Gary House, Council Member District 4
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Gary
House.
9. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Motion: Move to nominate Evan Weiss as Mayor Pro Tem
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 7-0. Mayor Pro Tem Weiss abstained from voting. Motion carried.
10. Oath of Office for Mayor Pro Tem
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Evan
Weiss.
11. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences
b) Minutes of April 23, 2026 and April 28, 2026
c) Consider approval of an Educational Experience Agreement (internship)
between the City of Plainview and Texas Woman's University
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
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Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 8 — 0. Motion carried.
12. Presentation on Solid Waste and Recycling Operations for 2025
Presenter: Brocke Lively, Landfill Superintendent
Presented the Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Annual Report for 2025.
13. Consider and take necessary action regarding Swimming Pool
Operations/Management Agreement between the City of Plainview and Plainview YMCA
for Outdoor Aquatics Center.
Presenter: Neil Weems, Director of Public Works
The City of Plainview contracts with the Plainview YMCA for management and operational
services for the Outdoor Aquatics Center. The agreement allows the City to utilize the
YMCA's experience in managing aquatic facilities, including professional supervision,
trained staff, and certified lifeguards during the summer operating season.
The agreement outlines operational responsibilities, including minimum lifeguard staffing
requirements, daily opening and closing procedures, public operating hours, fee
schedules, pool supplies and chemicals, security, emergency procedures, financial
reporting requirements, private event operations, and end -of -season closing
responsibilities. The proposed agreement term extends from May 15, 2026, through
September 15, 2026. Under the agreement, the City will provide compensation to the
YMCA in the amount of $30,000 to assist with management and operational costs
associated with the operation of the facility during the summer season.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to accept Operations/Management Agreement between the City of
Plainview and Plainview YMCA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
14. Consider and take necessary action regarding an Agreement with the City of
Plainview and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) for recycling services
Presenter: Brocke Lively, Landfill Superintendent
The proposed agreement authorizes Keep Texas Beautiful, through its Keep Texas
Recycling (KTR) program, to serve as the exclusive agent for the City of Plainview in the
marketing and sale of recyclable materials generated through the City's recycling
operations.
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132 The Keep Texas Recycling program is designed to assist rural and smaller recycling
programs by coordinating the marketing and sale of recyclable commodities while helping
materials remain within the State of Texas. Through the cooperative program, KTR is able
to combine recyclable materials from participating communities to improve pricing
opportunities and market access. Under the agreement, KTR will retain 12% of gross
revenue generated from the sale of recyclable materials to support administrative costs
and program operations. Revenue generated through the program will continue to support
operations at the City's Recycling Center.
The agreement term is for three years, with automatic year-to-year continuation following
the initial term unless terminated by either party.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to accept Keep Texas Beautiful Recycling Agreement for three years
at 12%.
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Garcia
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
15. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian
River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA) reaardina CRMWA II
Presenter: Neil Weems, Director of Public Works
The Canadian River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA) is governed by a board of
directors representing its eleven member cities. On January 21, 2026, representatives
from each member city met to discuss long-term water supply needs, project timing,
infrastructure reliability, and the anticipated development schedule for CRMWA II.
Following those discussions, the CRMWA Board developed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) regarding CRMWA II. The MOU is a non -binding agreement
intended to define expectations between CRMWA and its member cities regarding
planning, funding, and development of the CRMWA II project. CRMWA II consists of a
proposed second groundwater pipeline from the Roberts County wellfield system to the
primary aqueduct. The project is intended to increase groundwater delivery capacity,
improve system redundancy, and enhance long-term reliability for member cities.
The current project schedule anticipates debt issuance and construction activities
beginning in 2034, with the system expected to become operational by 2038. The MOU
also establishes expectations for incremental increases to CRMWA's Capital
Improvements Plan beginning October 1, 2026, to assist with design and critical
infrastructure improvements in advance of the project.
Staff recommends authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding
regarding CRMWA II.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to accept the MOU between the City of Plainview and CRMWA
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Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
16. Authorize Department of State Health Services FY27 Immunization/Locals grant
contract HHS001331300033
Presenter: Odilia Alvarado, Nursing Manager
This is an amendment and continuation of Contract HHS00133130033 in the amount of
$129,459.00 for the term beginning September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. This
contract includes the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN)
programs. These programs allow eligible children ages 0-18 and uninsured adults to
receive vaccines at low -to -no cost. Approval of this contract allows the Health Department
to continue providing immunization services in accordance with State program
requirements.
Staff recommends approval of the FY27 IMM/LOCALS Grant Contract HHS00133130033
in the amount of $129,459.00.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to authorize Department of State Health Services FY27
Immunization/Locals grant contract
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
17. Authorize Department of State Health Services TWICES/Public Health
Infrastructure Grant Program HHS001711300008 Grant Contract
Presenter: Odilia Alvarado, Nursing Manager
The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to implement and maintain a Health Information
Exchange (HIE) to enhance data sharing, disease surveillance, public health reporting,
and coordination with regional and state providers. The total amount of this Grant
Agreement will not exceed $30,000.00. This grant agreement is effective upon signature
and expires on November 30, 2027.
Approval of the TWICES/Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program HHS001711300008
Grant Contract will allow the Health Department to continue improving public health data
coordination and reporting capabilities.
Staff recommends approval.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to authorize Department of State Health Services Public Health
Infrastructure Grant Program
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Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weiss
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
18. Confirmation of City Manager's Appointment to the position of Director of Finance
Motion:
Presenter: Ted Chancellor, City Manager
Pursuant to the City Charter, the City Manager has appointed Vannesa Rincon to the
position of Director of Finance for the City of Plainview, subject to confirmation by the
City Council.
Staff recommends confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of Vannesa Rincon
to the position of Director of Finance.
Public Comment: Steve Martinez spoke in favor of appointment
Motion: Move to accept appointment by City Manager
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
19. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
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