HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 01-11-2022The City Council of the City of Plainview and the Redistricting Commission met on
January 11, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 202 W. 5th Street, Plainview,
Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Council Members present were Nelda VanHoose-
District 1, Larry Williams -District 2, Teressa King -District 4, Susan Blackerby-District 5
and Evan Weiss -District 6. Council Member Norma Juarez -District 3 was absent.
Redistricting Commission members present were Kent Webb -Chairman, Claudia Lara,
Frances Barrera, Steve Martinez, Daniel Rascon and Linda Morris. Absent was David
Gardner, Kerry McCormack and Arturo Hinojosa.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Matt Wade -City Attorney,
Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Sarianne Beversdorf-Director of Finance, Isauro
Gutierrez -Director of Information Technology, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby
Gipson -Fire Chief, Tim C rosswh ite-Di rector of Public Works, Neil Weems -Assistant
Director of Public Works, Melinda Brown -Main Street Manager, and Belinda Hinojosa-
City Secretary.
Guests Present: Rev. Dr. Eugene Allen and Susie Starnes
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris -Plainview Herald
1. Invocation — Council Member VanHoose
2. Recognitions —
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences — Council Member Norma Juarez
b) Minutes of December 9, 2021 and December 14, 2021
Public Comment: None
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member King
Vote: 6 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Discuss amending Resolution R20-471 clarifying and/or implementing additional
restrictions and regulations regarding the Public Health Emergency to contain and
prevent the continued spread of COVID-19
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Reviewed current COVID numbers
5. Presentation of Proposed Redistricting Plan by the Redistricting Commission
Presenter: Kent Webb, Chairman Redistricting Commission
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Presented recommended plan approved by the Redistricting Commission to the City
Council.
6. An Ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas, Adopting a Redistricting Plan
Revising the Seven Single Member Council Districts Boundaries in Response to the 2020
Census; Providing for an Effective Date: Providing for Severability; and Providing for
Publication of the Caption Thereof (Ordinance No. 22-3724 — First Reading)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This adopts the Plan recommended by the Redistricting Commission.
Mayor Starnes opened the public hearing.
Reverend Dr. Eugene Allen, 3601 N. Columbia, Plainview asked for clarification
Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 22-3724 on first reading
Motion by Council Member King seconded by Council Member Williams
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
7. A Resolution Canceling the January 22, 2022 Special Election for Council Member
for District 7 And Declarinq Each Unopposed Candidate Elected to Office. (Resolution
R22-545
Presenter: Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary
Since only one candidate filed for the position of Council Member District 7, this
Resolutions cancels the election and declares Lorie Ann Rodriguez elected to office and
authorizes Mayor to issue a Certificate of Election.
Public Comment: Reverend Dr. Eugene Allen, 3601 N. Columbia, Plainview advised
he wanted to run for position. It was explained to him that the filing period had passed
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R22-545
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
8. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, "Health and Sanitation", Article 6.05,
"Ambulances", Division 3, "Private Transfer Ambulances", Section 6.05.068 and Section
6.05.070 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plainview Eliminating Certain Staffing
Requirements for Transfer Ambulance Services; Providing an Effective Date: Providing
for a Penalty not to Exceed $500.00; Providing for a Severability Clause; and Providing
for Publication of the Caption Thereof. (Ordinance No. 22-3725 — First Reading)
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Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
Staff recommends approval to amending Code of Ordinances.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 22-3725 on first reading.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
9. Consider BuyBoard Purchase of 2022/23 F-450 DRW XL 4WD Reg Cab Dump
Truck
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works
This approves BuyBoard purchase from Caldwell Country Ford at a cost of $59,362.00.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Item No. 9
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
10. Consider BuyBoard Purchase of 2022/23 John Deere 35G Compact Excavator,
Dump Trailer and, attachments
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works
This approves BuyBoard purchase from Yellow House Machinery Co. at a cost of
$79,000. Bid price is $87,000 with a trade-in credit of $8,000 for a total of $79,000.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Item No. 10.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
11. Consider Interlocal Agreement between City and Plainview Independent School
District for the construction of 35th Street between Kokomo Street and Joliet Street
Presenter: Tim Crosswhite, Director of Public Works
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This Interlocal Agreement would authorize the City to participate in the paving project
with the School to complete the extension of 35th Street at an estimated cost of
$134,445.71.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Item No. 11.
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member King
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
12. Convene into closed session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code $ 551.072 to deliberate
the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, the public discussion of which
would not be in the best interest of the City's bargaining position with third parties.
Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor called the meeting back in open session at 7:36 p.m.
13. Consider purchase of property located on Lots 9, 10, 11 (including the closed
alleyway, formerly part of Lot 11), and 12, Block 30, Original Town of Plainview, Hale
County, Texas
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve purchase of 702, 708 & 712 Ash in the amount of $35,000
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 6-0. Motion carried.
MeWing adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Belinda Hinojo a
City Secretary
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