Recently, the City of Plainview approved a bid for $150,000 to renovate the Plainview Fire Station by expanding one bay and adding an additional bay. The renovation is being done to accommodate the bigger engines that new standards have dictated.
The new addition will also include a restroom and office space. Kyle Beeler won the bid and will be performing the renovation. The work is expected to be finished in about two months.
Plainview also awarded Fire Chief Brad Woods a check for $10,000 to be used for equipment, insurance or to help cover the utilities of the addition. Chief Woods thanked the city for all its support and informed the aldermen that LVFD would put the funds to good use.
He noted that the department is working on an improved ISO rating and is applying for a FEMA Grant in September that should fund improvements toward that goal.
In other business, the Plainview Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen discussed the need for regulations regarding tiny homes and RV’s that are used as permanent residences.
The board also cleaned up the end of the FY 23 Budget. The board also approved a new auditor for FY24 due to the current auditor not renewing the contract due to a shortage of staff. The new auditor will be Vance CPA, LLC.
Alderman Josh Collins announced that the website is being developed and should be available soon. Plainview also recognized the Union County High School baseball team with proclamations and street signs for winning the 2A Tennessee Championship, and Callie Wetzel and Alden Wetzel for their state titles in track. (More information on these recognitions with pictures will be available online at historicunioncounty.com).
The next City of Plainview Board of Aldermen Meeting will be on Tuesday, August 8, with the planning commission at 6:30 p.m. and the board at 7 p.m.