REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 2016 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 2016 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 5:00 P.M. in the Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room in City Hall, Texas City, Texas. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Mike Land, Mayor Pro Tem
- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Phil Roberts, Commissioner District 2
- Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION was lead by William Randall with Greater Saint Matthews.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.
REPORTS
a.
Gulf Coast Connect - Local Public Transportation Service(Gulf Coast Connect)
Connie Westfall and James Hollis from Connect Transit stated that service started in Texas City in 2008. They highlighted the fixed route service as well as the demand for service they operate. Gulf Coast Connect, with a grant and City participation, would open an Administration Facility and Texas City Emergency Management Center as shown later on the agenda. It would house the Texas City Emergency Operations Center and there would be 288 auto/motorcycle park and ride spaces. This will replace Mall of the Mainland Park and Ride. It would be located at 33rd and Magnolia near Carlo Garza Park.
Connie Westfall and James Hollis from Connect Transit stated that service started in Texas City in 2008. They highlighted the fixed route service as well as the demand for service they operate. Gulf Coast Connect, with a grant and City participation, would open an Administration Facility and Texas City Emergency Management Center as shown later on the agenda. It would house the Texas City Emergency Operations Center and there would be 288 auto/motorcycle park and ride spaces. This will replace Mall of the Mainland Park and Ride. It would be located at 33rd and Magnolia near Carlo Garza Park.
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)
Awarded to Alfa Laval, Inc. for the total sum of $284,350.00.
Awarded to Alfa Laval, Inc. for the total sum of $284,350.00.
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)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr. to approve Consent Agenda.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
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)
Mayor Doyle stated the lease with the Galveston Railroad museum is up and they have asked for their train back. The funds will be used to move the train back to Galveston.
Mayor Doyle stated the lease with the Galveston Railroad museum is up and they have asked for their train back. The funds will be used to move the train back to Galveston.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Phil Roberts to approve Ordnance No. 16-13.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
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)
Mayor Doyle stated that in the past the City had to rent a planer and had to do entire portions of roads. In purchasing one they can do sections of the road which is more efficient.
Mayor Doyle stated that in the past the City had to rent a planer and had to do entire portions of roads. In purchasing one they can do sections of the road which is more efficient.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Ordnance No. 16-14.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
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)
Mayor Doyle stated this is a $400,000.00 allocation. If the grant is approved the City would have space in the building for an emergency management center rent free for 40 years. The building will be 13,000 square fee and have space for multiple busses and a helicopter.
Mayor Doyle stated this is a $400,000.00 allocation. If the grant is approved the City would have space in the building for an emergency management center rent free for 40 years. The building will be 13,000 square fee and have space for multiple busses and a helicopter.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr. to approve Ordnance 16-15.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
In reference to departure of the two Commissioners, former Mayor Chuck Doyle stated that a goal should be that you left the place better than when you stepped in. He thought both had accomplished that.
In reference to departure of the two Commissioners, former Mayor Chuck Doyle stated that a goal should be that you left the place better than when you stepped in. He thought both had accomplished that.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle thanked Commissioner Johnson for his 16 years of service. He noted that Mayor Pro Tem Land had served the City for many years working for the Police Department. He stated the while both Commissioners had their own districts they always had the entire City’s interest in mind. The Mayor told the Commissioners that the City had dedicated two benches in their honor. Mayor Pro Tem Land’s bench was outside the police department. Commissioner Johnson’s bench was in front of the Sanders/Vincent Community Center.
Mayor Doyle thanked Commissioner Johnson for his 16 years of service. He noted that Mayor Pro Tem Land had served the City for many years working for the Police Department. He stated the while both Commissioners had their own districts they always had the entire City’s interest in mind. The Mayor told the Commissioners that the City had dedicated two benches in their honor. Mayor Pro Tem Land’s bench was outside the police department. Commissioner Johnson’s bench was in front of the Sanders/Vincent Community Center.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Bowie stated it was a pleasure to get to know both Mayor Pro Tem Land and Commissioner Johnson. They are both very dedicated to the City.
Commissioner Roberts said he will miss working with them. He stated that they both have contributed a lot to the City throughout the years.
Commissioner Haney said she enjoyed working with them and that as a team the Commission had accomplished a lot throughout the years.
Commissioner Clark stated that Mayor Pro Tem Land was the reason she decided to run for Commission. She added he had been a lot time advisor to her. She stated that she will miss them both.
Commissioner Johnson thanked the citizens of the City for allowing him to serve. He thank City staff for their professionalism and help. He will miss all of his colleagues. He acknowledged his son who attended many of the Commission meetings including his first and last.
Mayor Pro Tem Land said that 47 years of service to the City was a long time. He has worked for only 5 Mayors in that time which in itself is pretty amazing. He said it is time for someone new to come into the Commission.
Commissioner Bowie stated it was a pleasure to get to know both Mayor Pro Tem Land and Commissioner Johnson. They are both very dedicated to the City.
Commissioner Roberts said he will miss working with them. He stated that they both have contributed a lot to the City throughout the years.
Commissioner Haney said she enjoyed working with them and that as a team the Commission had accomplished a lot throughout the years.
Commissioner Clark stated that Mayor Pro Tem Land was the reason she decided to run for Commission. She added he had been a lot time advisor to her. She stated that she will miss them both.
Commissioner Johnson thanked the citizens of the City for allowing him to serve. He thank City staff for their professionalism and help. He will miss all of his colleagues. He acknowledged his son who attended many of the Commission meetings including his first and last.
Mayor Pro Tem Land said that 47 years of service to the City was a long time. He has worked for only 5 Mayors in that time which in itself is pretty amazing. He said it is time for someone new to come into the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr. to approve Ordnance No. 16-15.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:00 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Johnson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved: