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The City Council of the City of Plainview met on April 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall,
202 W. 5th Street, Plainview, Texas.
Mayor Charles Starnes presided. Council Members present were Mary Elizabeth
Dickerson -District 1, Steve Martinez -District 2, Mike McDonough -District 3, Gary House -
District 4, Susan Blackerby-District 5, Evan Weiss -District 6, and Lorie Rodriguez -District
7.
Staff members present were: Jeffrey Snyder -City Manager, Matthew Wade -City Attorney,
Jeff Johnston -Assistant City Manager, Isauro Gutierrez -Director of Information
Technology, Sarianne Beversdorf-Di rector of Finance, Tim Crosswhite-Capital
Improvement Program Manager, Derrick Watson -Chief of Police, Bobby Gipson -Fire
Chief, Kristi Aday-Director of Economic Development, Neil Weems -Director of Public
Works, Melinda Brown -Main Street Manager, Philip Mize -Chief Building Official and
Belinda Hinojosa-City Secretary
Guests Present: Vince Vialle, Paul Jansen, Rodney Watson, Celestina C. Espinosa,
Abel Ocegueda, Sylvia Villalpando, Juan Espinosa, and Joe Espinosa
Invocation — Council Member Gary House
2. Recognitions —
3. Consent Calendar
a) Excused Absences
b) Minutes of April 3, 2023 and April 8, 2023
c) Financial Reports
d) Quarterly investment Report for the period from January 1, 2023 through
March 31, 2023
e) Authorize the sale of trust property R26699 located at 1712 Walter Griffin.,
Plainview, Texas to Noah Von Dran in the amount of $1,900.00 and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents
Public Comment: None
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
Motion by Council Member McDonough, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby
Vote: 8 — 0. Motion carried.
4. Consider and take necessary action regarding appointment of Van Redin to the
Walk of Fame
Presenter: Rodney Watson, Walk of Fame Chairman
Presented committee's recommendation of Van Redin to the Walk of Fame
There was no public comment.
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Motion: Move to approve nomination of Van Redin to the Walk of Fame.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
5. Consider and Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Plainview,
Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023, Providing for the
Security for and Payment of Such Bonds; and Authorizing and Enacting Other Matters
and Provisions Relatina to the Subiect (Ordinance No. 23-3745)
Presenter: Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager
This authorizes the sale of the revenue bonds. We are proposing to issue $10 million in
debt for the project. The City received a bid of 3.71 % from Hilltop Securities.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Move to approve the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of
Plainview, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023;
providing for the security for and payment of such bonds; and authorizing and enacting
other matters and provisions relating to the subject
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member McDonough
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
6. Consider Performance Contract between the City of Plainview and Ameresco for
the Automatic Water Meter Infrastructure Project and the Plainview Civic Center Lighting
and HVAC Improvements
Presenter: Neil Weems -Director of Public Works
Staff recommends the approval of the Ameresco Performance Contract in the amount of
$9,555,210 and authorizes the City Manager and City Attorney to finalize the terms and
conditions of this agreement.
James Odom asked several questions of staff.
Motion: Move to approve the Ameresco Performance Contract in the amount of
$9,555,210 and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to finalize the terms and
conditions of the agreement.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
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7. BOARD OF MINIMUM HOUSING AGENDA
(City Council serving as the Board of Minimum Housing):
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. MH-23-01; substandard structure
located at 808 Fresno Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 800 Block Fresno Street.
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
No Public Comment
Closed Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
b. Consider an order to demolish the structure re: Case No. MH-23-01 structure
located at 808 Fresno Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 800 Block Fresno Street.
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Motion: Move that we consider the order to demolish the structure in Case No.
MH-23-01 located at 808 Fresno Street
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member McDonough
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
c. Conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. MH-23-02; Three substandard
structures located at 206 East Brazier Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 200 Block East Brazier
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m.
No Public Comment
Closed Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
d. Consider an order to demolish three substandard structures re: Case No. MH-23-
02. structures located at 206 East Brazier Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 200 Block East Brazier
Applicants: City of Plainview
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268 Motion: Move to approve the order as proposed by City Staff and that the
property owner of the property be ordered to demolish the structure in Case No. MH-
23-02
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
e. Conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. MH-23-03; Two substandard
structures located at 807 Houston Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 800 Block Houston Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Abel Osegueda stated he is interested in fixing up property.
Closed Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
f. Consider an order to demolish two substandard structures re: Case No. MH-23-
03. structures located at 807 Houston Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 800 block of Houston Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Motion: Move to approve the order of demolition on Case No. MH 23-03 within 30
days he has to submit a plan to repair the property and the demolition order is for 90
days.
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
Vote: 7-1
For: Mayor Starnes, Councilmembers Dickerson, Martinez, McDonough, House, Weiss
and Rodriguez
Against: Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby
Motion carried.
g. Conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. MH-23-04; Substandard structure
located at 810 Fresno Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 800 Block Fresno
Applicant's: City of Plainview
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Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
No Public Comment
Closed Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
h. Consider an order to demolish a substandard structure re: Case No. MH-23-04.
structure located at 810 Fresno Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 800 block of Fresno Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Motion: Move to approve the order as proposed by City Staff and that the
property owner of the property be ordered to demolish the structure in Case No. MH-
23-04
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Weiss
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
i. Conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. MH-23-05; Substandard structure
located at 1515 El Barrio Road, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 1500 Block El Barrio Road
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Sylvia Villalpando of 917 W. 25t" stated she is interested in fixing the property
Closed Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
j. Consider an order to demolish a substandard structure re: Case No. MH-23-
05. structure located at 1515 El Barrio Road, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 1500 Block El Barrio Road
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Motion: Move that we approve the order by the City staff to demolish the property
within 90 days, but they have to provide us a plan within 30 days and after that they
have 90 days total to complete on Case MH-23-05.
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Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Martinez
Vote: 6-2
For: Mayor Starnes, Councilmembers Dickerson, Martinez, McDonough, Weiss and
Rodriguez
Against: Mayor Pro Tern Blackerby and Council Member House
Motion carried.
k. Conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. MH-23-06; Substandard structure
located at 1804 Houston, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 1800 Block Houston Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Celestino Zambrano Espinosa stated to go ahead and demolish. She does not have the
money to repair.
Closed Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
I. Consider an order to demolish a substandard structure re: Case No. MH-23-
06. structure located at 1804 Houston, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 1800 Block Houston Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Motion: Move to approve the order as proposed by City Staff and that the
property owner of the property be ordered to demolish the structure in Case No. MH-
23-06
Motion by Council Member House, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
m. Conduct a aublic hearina reaardina Case No. MH-23-0T Substandard structures
located at 1405 El Paso Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 1400 Block El Paso Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
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Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m.
No Public Comment
Closed Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
n. Consider an order to demolish a substandard structure re: Case No. MH-23-
07. structure located at 1405 El Paso, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 1400 Block El Paso
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Move to approve the order as proposed by City Staff and that the property owner of
the property be ordered to demolish the structure in Case No. MH-23-07
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez
Vote: 8-0. Motion carried.
o. Conduct a public hearing reaardinq Case No. MH-23-08; Substandard structure
located at 500 West 22nd Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 500 Block West 22nd Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Presenter: Philip Mize, Chief Building Official
Staff Recommends that the Council issue a demolition order of all structures and the
removal all debris at property owner expense.
Open Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m.
No Public Comment
Closed Public Hearing at 8:13 p.m.
p. Consider an order to demolish a substandard structure re: Case No. MH-23-
08. structure located at 500 West 22nd Street, Plainview, Texas, Hale County
Vicinity: 500 Block West 22nd Street
Applicant's: City of Plainview
Motion: Move to approve the order as proposed by City Staff and that the
property owner of the property be ordered to demolish the structure in Case No. MH-
23-08
Motion by Council Member Weiss, seconded by Council Member House
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8. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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Belinda Hinojosa
City Secretary
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