Plainview council approves rezoning, special-use and investment policy; consent calendar passes

The Plainview City Council on Feb. 11 approved multiple routine and quasi-judicial items in a set of motions that included second readings of three ordinances, adoption of the city's investment policy and approval of the consent calendar appointments.

Consent calendar Council approved the consent calendar, which included a list of appointments and reappointments to city commissions and boards. The motion to approve the consent calendar was moved by Councilmember McDonough and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weisz; the mayor announced a "vote of six" in favor and the chair said the consent calendar was approved.

Ordinances (second readings) - Ordinance No. 25-3774 — Rezoning for property at 110 West Twelfth Street: Moved by Councilmember House and seconded by Councilmember McDonough. The council held no public comment and approved the ordinance on second reading; the mayor announced the motion was "unanimously approved on the second reading."

- Ordinance No. 25-3775 — Rezoning to general commercial: Moved by Councilmember McDonough and seconded by Councilmember Martinez. No public comment was recorded; council approved the ordinance on second reading.

- Ordinance No. 25-3776 — Special use permit to operate a correctional institution in a general commercial zone: Moved by Councilmember McDonough and seconded by Councilmember Dickerson. The ordinance was approved on second reading; council discussion noted planned new construction and parking improvements related to the use.

Investment policy resolution City Finance Director (interim) Johnson briefed the council on the city's investment policy, which is used to maintain compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act and to outline permitted investments and reporting requirements. Staff reported no changes were made to the policy from the prior year and recommended adoption. Mayor Pro Tem Weisz moved to adopt Resolution 205655 (investment policy); Councilmember McDonough seconded and the council approved the resolution.

Quincy Street reconstruction contract and other items The council also awarded a pavement reconstruction contract for a portion of Quincy Street to Thrasher Incorporated. The city listed an engineer's opinion of probable cost of $692,919; Thrasher's low bid was $601,003.54. The motion to award the bid was moved by Councilmember McDonough and seconded by Councilmember Dickerson.

Executive session The council recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss an economic development incentive; upon returning to open session the mayor announced there was no action required as a result of the closed session.

All motions recorded at the meeting were announced by the mayor as passing with six in favor; the transcript records a "vote of six" and describes the measures as unanimously approved on second reading when indicated. The meeting minutes should be consulted for full roll-call details and any recorded dissent or absences.