Agenda for CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 - 5:00 P.M.

KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590

PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

(1)

ROLL CALL

(2)

INVOCATION

(3)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

(4)

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

(5)

REPORTS

(a)

Gulf Coast Connect - Local Public Transportation Service(Gulf Coast Connect)

(6)

CONSENT AGENDA

(a)

Approve City Commission Minutes for April 20, 2016 meeting. (City Secretary)

(b)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-032, the election contract with Galveston County supersedes Resolutions 16-004 and 16-020 for the management of the General Election of Texas City on May 7, 2016. (Management Services)

(c)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-033, approving and awarding a contract for Bid # 2016-318 Belt Filter Press Replacement Project. (Public Works)

(d)

Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-034, approving submission of the Gulf Coast Center's application to receive Federal Transportation Funding and for Texas City to provide $400,000 as local match. (Planning)

(7)

REGULAR ITEMS

(a)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 16-13, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget to appropriate funds for the removal of the train at Noble Park and the restoration of park grounds. (Finance)

(b)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 16-14, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of a road planer. (Finance)

(c)

Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 16-15, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget to appropriate local matching funds to the Gulf Coast Center in conjunction with their application for a federal transportation grant. (Finance)

(8)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

(9)

MAYOR'S COMMENTS

Mayor Doyle stated that Commissioner Johnson had served well in his 18 years of service. He also noted that Mayor Pro Tem Land had served the City for 47 years. He had worked his way up through the police department to be the Chief of Police. He had served honorably as Mayor Pro Tem since 2007. He stated he is asked how the City Commission meetings can be so short. He always answers that the Commission works as a team for the citizens to get things done.

(10)

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

Commissioner Bowie stated it was a pleasure to get to know both Mayor Pro Tem Land and Commissioner Johnson during their tenure. She will miss working with them both.

Commissioner Roberts stated both Commissioners had contributed a lot to the City over the years. He thanked them both for their service to the City.

Commissioner Haney stated she enjoyed working with both of them. She especially enjoyed working as a team with them and getting a lot accomplished.

Commissioner Johnson said thank you to the citizens of Texas City for allowing him to serve them for the last 16 years. He also stated that working with City staff was always a pleasure and they were very professional.

Mayor Pro Tem Land said that his 47 years has been a great experience. He said he has worked with 5 Mayors which in itself is an amazing fact. He thank all of the Commissioners and City Staff for their help through out the years.

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.

NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON APRIL 29, 2016, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.

/s/ Nicholas J. Finan
NICHOLAS J. FINAN
CITY SECRETARY