The City of Plainview is seeking citizens to serve on 3 boards with appointment to be made at the November council meeting.

*Zoning Board: 1 position to serve through June 2028

*Advisory Board for Pool and Parks: 1 position to serve through December 2026.

*Housing Board: 1 position to serve through December 2029

Interested individuals must live within the City limits of Plainview.

Please contact Mayor Bob Smith via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the City Office at 582-4928.

Important Notice: Quarterly reports from NDEE show that nitrate levels collected in September are 10.1 mg/L. The City is no longer required to provide bottled water per the State, as the nitrate level is equivalent to the maximum level of 10 mg/L.

The Transfer Station and C&D will be open on Saturday, November 1st from 8:00-11:00 AM. Regular rates will apply. The City Office will be open during that time to accept payments.

Lincoln Avenue between Main Street and Pine Street (ballfields) and Pine Street from Lincoln Avenue to Harper Avenue are closed for paving.

Pursuant to LB 304 passed March 18, 2024, a listing of the current membership dues for the City of Plainview are published below:

*Published 6/18/2025

American Water Works $358.00

International Institute of Municipal Clerks $210.00

League of Nebraska Municipalities – Utilities Section $936.00

League of Nebraska Municipalities $3123.00

Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association $100.00

Nebraska Rural Water Association $350.00

Northeast Nebraska Clerks Association $20.00

Northeast Nebraska Economic Development $1693.76

Pierce County Economic Development $5128.00

Plainview Chamber of Commerce $135.00

Police Chiefs Association $120.00

Police Officers Association of Nebraska $60.00

PAYPORT ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM

The City of Plainview is now accepting online payments through Payport.  Payment for utility bills from the City of Plainview can be paid online and over the counter. Forms of payment accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, e-Check, Debit Card with PIN Debit, Cash and Paper Check.

To access the online payment link, please go to the City of Plainview website (www.cityofplainviewne.com) Click on Services>Online Bill Payment.

Customers can also go to the following website to be directed to Payport. http://ne.gov/go/plainview  

*You will be required to enter your account number located on your City of Plainview utility bill when using the online system. You will also enter the payment amount.

Our new Over-The-Counter device will be able to accept Credit/Debit Card (Swipe), PIN Debit, Apple and Android/Samsung Pay/Tap, and Chip Enabled cards.

Convenience fees will be charged as follows to the customer:

Electronic Check (Over the Counter and/or Online) $1.75

Credit Card (Over the Counter and/or Online) 2.49%

PIN Debit (Over the Counter) $2.95

There are no fees to use cash or paper check.

If you currently are setup to have your credit card processed and would like to continue with automatic payments, please contact the City Office to switch to an ACH payment. ACH Payments from a checking or savings account can be made at no charge. The ACH form can be accessed on the City of Plainview website under Government>Forms and Permits.

The City of Plainview will no longer hold credit cards on file for payments after March 31, 2025. Payments can be made via the methods listed above.

Any questions regarding the Payport system or payment options for utility bills, please contact the City Office at 582-4928

Utility rate increases for water and sewer were amended at the December 17, 2024 council meeting. Customers will see the new rates on their bills that are due February 15, 2025.

Current rates can be viewed under Services>Utilities.