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The City Council of the City of Plainview met on June 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall,
202 W. 5tn Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Members present Council Members 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. Council Member Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1 was absent.
Staff members present were 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, Vannesa Rincon-
Director of Finance, Christine Lockridge-Communications Manager and Belinda
Hinojosa-City Secretary.
Guests Present: Edgar Arrellano and Yolanda LaFuente
1. Invocation — Council Member Williams
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences — Council Member Mary Elizabeth Dickerson
b) Minutes of May 7, 2026, May 12, 2026 and May 21, 2026
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 7 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Chamber of Commerce Annual Report
Presenter: Sherrie King, Chamber Board President and Tonya Keesee, Executive
Director
Presented the Chamber of Commerce Annual Report
5. Community Development Annual Report
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Presented the Community Development Annual Report
6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas, Awarding the
Primary Bank Depository Services Contract to Happy State Bank and Authorizing the City
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140 Manager to Execute any and all Contracts and Other Agreements Incident to the
Establishment of the Primary Bank Depository Relationship: the Initial Contract Term
Shall Begin on October 1, 2026 and end on September 30, 2029 with the Option for Two
One Year Extensions under the Same Terms and Conditions. (Resolution R26-701)
Presenter: Vannesa Rincon, Director of Finance
Chapter 105 of the Texas Local Government Code requires municipalities to competitively
solicit primary depository services at least every five years.
The City's current depository contract expires on September 30, 2026. Following a
competitive solicitation process conducted with assistance from Valley View Consulting,
LLC, four qualified financial institutions submitted proposals for consideration.
After evaluating the proposals based on service capabilities, cost, interest earnings,
financial strength, and overall value to the City, staff determined that Happy State Bank
provided the most advantageous proposal. Happy State Bank currently serves as the
City's depository institution and has provided satisfactory service during the current
contract term.
The proposed contract term will begin October 1, 2026, and end September 30, 2029,
with the option for two additional one-year extensions.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution R26-701.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Resolution R26-701
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
7. Consideration, Discussion, and Action on Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
through BuyBoard Contract No. 743-24 for a Ten -Year Term in an Amount Not to Exceed
$212,500 Per Year for Technological Upgrades and Equipment for the Police Department
Presenter: Derrick Watson, Chief of Police
The City's current Axon contract is approaching renewal. Staff is requesting consideration
of an updated agreement that includes additional technology and software capabilities to
support law enforcement operations, documentation, court proceedings, and public
information compliance.
Proposed improvements include redaction software, report writing software, translation
capabilities through body camera technology, and real-time transcription services. These
tools have been field tested and vetted by officers during daily operations. Staff has
identified the report writing and date/time stamped transcription capabilities as valuable
tools for improving the accuracy and efficiency of police reporting and case
documentation. The transcription capability also assists with court preparation and
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evidentiary review. In addition, the proposed redaction software is needed to improve the 141
Department's ability to process open records requests in a timely and compliant manner.
The proposed agreement includes annual payments of approximately $212,500
beginning in FY 2027 and is being procured through the BuyBoard cooperative
purchasing program in accordance with applicable state purchasing requirements. The
agreement also includes long-term hardware, software, evidence storage, and
technology support services associated with the Axon platform.
Staff recommends approval.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move that we enter into an agreement for BuyBoard Contract 743-24 with
Axon Enterprises for proposal no. 2
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 to seek
advice from legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers or
as required under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of
Texas when in conflict with Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551 (Settlement Agreement with
Henthorn Commercial Construction, LLC)
Presenter: Vannesa Rincon, Director of Finance
Recess meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Open meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Motion: Move to approve the Settlement Agreement with Henthorn Commercial
Construction, LLC as discussed in executive session
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rascon
Public Comment: none
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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