The Plainview City Board of Aldermen set March 20 as a workshop to discuss road improvements, building additions, police equipment upgrades, grants, and other budget concerns. To accommodate future building expansions, the board approved a resolution to set up a dedicated Capital Funds Account.
Chief Brandon Ford reported 41 calls, 7 speeding tickets, 2 citations for no insurance, 1 move-over violation, and 1 arrest so far in 2023. In February, the police answered 8 calls that included 3 wrecks.
Brad Woods noted that the fire department had responded to 26 calls in 2023. He also noted that four airpacks have been ordered. He closed by saying that all firefighters and trucks will have updated standardized equipment due to funding from the Union County Community Development Grant, funding from Plainview and Luttrell, and other department funds.
The Planning Commission meeting, discussion of city codes and discussion regarding building inspections were postponed until April 11. The first reading of the FY24 budget will be in April also.
Angela Conner-Murphy, a 7th District County Commissioner, planned to host a public forum on March 30 at Plainview Community Center. All who wanted to learn more about the issues impacting Union County were invited.