CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 - 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590
(1)
ROLL CALL
(2)
INVOCATION
(3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4)
CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS
(a)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 14-052, canvassing the election returns for the City's General Election held on Saturday, May 10, 2014. (City Secretary)
(b)
OATH OF OFFICE: Oath of Office given to candidates who are declared winners from the May 10, 2014, City General Election. (City Secretary)
(c)
Ceremonial Oath of Office: Each newly sworn in Officer may have a Ceremonial Oath administered by a person of their choosing. (City Secretary)
(5)
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
(a)
Recognize Commissioner District 4 Rick Wilkenfeld for his service to the City. (City Secretary)
(b)
| Service Awards | |||
| Brittany Coburn | Sanitation | 5/29/2009 | 5 years |
| Andrew Robison | Police | 5/24/2009 | 5 years |
| Beau Seelen | Public Works | 5/19/2009 | 5 years |
| Erskin Hill | Public Works | 5/19/2009 | 5 years |
| Justin Riedel | Fire | 5/18/2009 | 5 years |
| William Behan | Fire | 5/18/2009 | 5 years |
| Michael Rusnak | Fire | 5/18/2009 | 5 years |
| Catalino Soto | Fire | 5/18/2009 | 5 years |
| Hector Batista | Fire | 5/18/2009 | 5 years |
| Francis Cook | Municipal Court | 5/18/2009 | 5 years |
| Ricardo Ramos | Bayou Golf | 5/05/2009 | 5 years |
| Richard Newman | Public Works | 5/17/2004 | 10 years |
| Bernice Hibbitts | Water | 5/03/2004 | 10 years |
| Terry Stenson | Fire | 5/03/2004 | 10 years |
| Jess Colwell | Police | 5/15/1989 | 25 years |
(c)
Recognize Texas City High School Girls Varsity Track and Field Team winners: Lawren Crawford, Asa Garcia, Aerial Smith, Melicha Smith, Carmen White and Coach Denice Callis. (City Secretary)
(d)
Fire Department - Promotion to Engineer, Nicholas Kresta (effective 05-08-2014)
Fire Department - Promotion to Engineer, Thomas Pittman (effective 05-08-2014)
Fire Department - Promotion to Engineer, Terry Stenson (effective 05-08-2014)
Fire Department - Promotion to Engineer, Thomas Pittman (effective 05-08-2014)
Fire Department - Promotion to Engineer, Terry Stenson (effective 05-08-2014)
(6)
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
Public Hearing to rezone property for Paul Mueller, from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "S-P" (Site Plan), to construct a well pad for a drilling rig. (Transportation and Planning)
(7)
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
(a)
Request for Preliminary Zoning approval from Mueller Exploration to rezone property from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "S-P" (Site Plan) to construct a well pad for a drilling rig for oil and gas exploration. (Transportation and Planning)
(8)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 7, 2014, City Commission meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 14-053, approving and awarding a contract for removal of debris from the bioreactor at Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Purchasing)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 14-054, approving and awarding a contract for Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 13. (Purchasing)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 14-055, approving and awarding a contract for Water Meters Annual Contract. (Purchasing)
(9)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on second reading of Ordinance No. 14-07, recodifying the City of Texas City's Code of Ordinances for the purpose of revising, amending, and reorganizing the general ordinance of the City of Texas City, Texas. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 14-10, amending the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2013-14 Budget to increase the number of summer lifeguard positions. (Finance)
(c)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 14-11, amending Title III. Administration, Chapter 35, Emergencies and Emergency Services, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Texas City. (Fire Department)
(10)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(11)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(12)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Thelma Bowie stated that being a pubic servant has been a pleasure and she looks forward to working with staff and Commissioners.
Commissioner Dedrick Johnson congratulated Commissioner Bowie on her win and gave a warm welcome to Commissioner Clark.
Commissioner Jami Clark said it was Chuck Doyle who 24 years ago got her to volunteer on her first City board. She said that she has some big shoes to fill and will do her best as Commissioner.
Mayor Doyle expressed his gratitude to his wife for her patience with all late meetings. He introduced Meghan, who will be joining his family as a Daughter-In-Law in the future.
Commissioner Thelma Bowie stated that being a pubic servant has been a pleasure and she looks forward to working with staff and Commissioners.
Commissioner Dedrick Johnson congratulated Commissioner Bowie on her win and gave a warm welcome to Commissioner Clark.
Commissioner Jami Clark said it was Chuck Doyle who 24 years ago got her to volunteer on her first City board. She said that she has some big shoes to fill and will do her best as Commissioner.
Mayor Doyle expressed his gratitude to his wife for her patience with all late meetings. He introduced Meghan, who will be joining his family as a Daughter-In-Law in the future.
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 MAY 16, 2014, AT 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