HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes 01-25-2022106 The City Council of the City of Plainview met on January 25, 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, Norma Juarez -District 3, Evan Weiss -District 6 and
Lorie Rodriguez -District 7. Mayor Pro Tern Susan Blackerby-District 5 was in attendance
by video conference. Council Member Teressa King -District 4 was absent.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Matt Wade -City Attorney,
Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Sarianne Beversdorf-Di rector of Finance, Isauro
Gutierrez -Director of Information Technology, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby
Gipson -Fire Chief, Tim C rosswhite-Di rector of Public Works, Neil Weems -Assistant
Director of Public Works, and Melinda Brown -Main Street Manager.
Guests Present:
News Media Present: Ellysa Harris -Plainview Herald
Invocation — Council Member Weiss
2. Recognitions —
3. Oath of Office — Council Member District 7
Jackie Lopez administered Oath of Office to Lorie Rodriguez, Council Member District 7
4. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences — Council Member Teressa King
b) Minutes of January 6, 2022 and January 11, 2022
c) Financial Reports
d) Quarterly Investment Report for the period from October 1, 2021 through
December 31, 2021
Public Comment: None
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member Juarez, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 7 — 0. Motion carried.
5. 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
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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 — Second Reading)
Since this was the second of two readings, the Council chose to forego staff briefing
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 22-3724 on second reading
Motion by Council Member Weiss seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
7. 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 — Second Reading)
Since this was the second of two readings, the Council chose to forego staff briefing
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 22-3725 on second reading
Motion by Council Member Juarez seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Rights -Of -Way and Utility Easements as
Depicted in the Plat of Wilcox Addition, Tract "A" Through Tract "D" Located at 3600 Olton
Road, Plainview, Hale County, Texas (Resolution R22-548)
Presenter: Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager
Property is being platted into four tracts. A blanket easement is dedicated for garbage
collection and utility installation.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R22-548
Motion Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas Amending Main
Street Program/Tourism Coordinating Board By -Laws (Resolution R22-546)
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Presenter: Melinda Brown, Main Street Manager
Plainview Downtown Association and the Main Street Program merged into one
organization under the Main Street Board in 2021. One of the changes initiated by the
merger is an update to the Main Street By -Laws. This Resolution revises those By -Laws.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R22-546
Motion by Council Member Juarez, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
10. 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 R22-547)
Presenter: Sarianne Beversdorf, Director of Finance
This Resolution states that the City Council has reviewed and adopts the City of Plainview
Investment Policy in accordance with the Texas Public Funds Investment Act.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution R22-547
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member VanHoose
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
11. Consider authorize purchase and services for IT assessments, IT strategic
planning through the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative, TIPS Contract No. 200601
Presenter: Isauro Gutierrez, Director of Information Technology
This authorizes an Information Technology Strategic Plan which allocated in the 2021-
2022 Budget.
Public Comment: None
Motion: Move to approve Item No. 11.
Motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
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12. Convene into closed session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.087 to discuss 109
or deliberate regarding an offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
that the Citv seeks to have locate, stav, or expand in or near the territory of the Citv of
Plainview.
13. 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.
14. Convene into executive session in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §551.071 to
seek the advice about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers or on matters
in which duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 551 Construction - Lone Star
Settlement
Mayor Starnes recessed the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor called the meeting back in open session at 8:07 p.m.
Motion: Move to approve the settlement with Lone Star Dirt and Paving and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the
same
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Juarez
Vote: 7-0. Motion carried.
Mee i g adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Belinda Hinoj Zsa5
City Secretary
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