REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, June 15, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At Large
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem/ Commissioner District 2
- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
- Dorthea L. Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Staff Present:
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2.
INVOCATION
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Kevin Kelley | Parks & Recreation | 06/30/2011 | 05 years |
| Ariel Mendoza | Parks & Recreation | 06/29/2011 | 05 years |
| Lorenzo M.Delagarza | Police | 06/21/2006 | 10 years |
| Diego Reyes | Police | 06/08/2006 | 10 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Collections (Municipal Court)
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, gave a power point presentation Collections Report for the Municipal Court. She introduced all of the Judges and staff that work in Municipal Court and their function within the department. Following the department introductions, she went on to explain about the functions of the Municipal Court such as cases filed, fines owed/collected, and warrants cleared. This year they also hosted their 1st Annual Bike Rodeo which was a great success with the help of numerous City Staff.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, gave a power point presentation Collections Report for the Municipal Court. She introduced all of the Judges and staff that work in Municipal Court and their function within the department. Following the department introductions, she went on to explain about the functions of the Municipal Court such as cases filed, fines owed/collected, and warrants cleared. This year they also hosted their 1st Annual Bike Rodeo which was a great success with the help of numerous City Staff.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 1, 2016 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-046, approving an Interlocal Agreement between County of Galveston, City of Galveston and City of Texas City, for receipt of the 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award. (Police Department)
The City of Texas City, and the City of Galveston, to agree to an equal split of the 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant awarded of $32,441.00. The Texas City Police Department's award will be $10,813.67
The City of Texas City, and the City of Galveston, to agree to an equal split of the 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant awarded of $32,441.00. The Texas City Police Department's award will be $10,813.67
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-047, approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City and DISD to provide water and sewer service to a new school site. (City Engineer)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Dickinson ISD has recently acquired a 40-acre site on FM 3436 and is moving forward with development of a new Junior High School with plans to open in the fall of 2018. There are no water or sewer facilities that directly serve the site, However, the City has water supply available to the area through our contract with GCWA, and a developer has a waste water discharge permit on Gum Bayou which is just west of the school site. With these two items, the City can construct a water plant and water distribution line, and obtain a "package" waste water treatment plant with enough capacity to serve the school site.
The Interlocal Agreement stipulates that DISD pays the City to design and construct the water plant and distribution line and pays the City to design and construct the wastewater treatment plant. The estimated cost to DISD for this effort is $1,930,000.
The Agreement also states that DISD will be constructing a sewer lift station and small diameter force main that pumps sewer to the wastewater treatment plant. These will be designed to City standards and will be conveyed to the City for operation and maintenance.
The City will be acquiring a 4-5 acre site along FM 517 for the metering station and water plant. Also, the City is considering oversizing the water distribution line to be able to accommodate future development.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Dickinson ISD has recently acquired a 40-acre site on FM 3436 and is moving forward with development of a new Junior High School with plans to open in the fall of 2018. There are no water or sewer facilities that directly serve the site, However, the City has water supply available to the area through our contract with GCWA, and a developer has a waste water discharge permit on Gum Bayou which is just west of the school site. With these two items, the City can construct a water plant and water distribution line, and obtain a "package" waste water treatment plant with enough capacity to serve the school site.
The Interlocal Agreement stipulates that DISD pays the City to design and construct the water plant and distribution line and pays the City to design and construct the wastewater treatment plant. The estimated cost to DISD for this effort is $1,930,000.
The Agreement also states that DISD will be constructing a sewer lift station and small diameter force main that pumps sewer to the wastewater treatment plant. These will be designed to City standards and will be conveyed to the City for operation and maintenance.
The City will be acquiring a 4-5 acre site along FM 517 for the metering station and water plant. Also, the City is considering oversizing the water distribution line to be able to accommodate future development.
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-048, approving an Agreement for Engineering Services with ARKK Engineers for a water distribution line and water facilities to serve a new DISD Junior High School. (City Engineer)
Motion by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approve Consent Agenda Items a-d.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approve Consent Agenda Items a-d.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 16-21, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget to appropriate funds for two equipment storage buildings. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that budget amendment is needed to appropriate funds for two equipment storage buildings; one for Recreation and Tourism Department and one to be shared by Public Works Department and Fire Department.The estimated cost for the Rec. and Tour. building is $70,000 and $120,000 for the Public Works/Fire building. The funds will come from the 2015 Certificates of Obligation which were issued for street and drainage improvements and building improvements.
Motion by Commissioner at Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Ordinance No. 16-21 as stated.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that budget amendment is needed to appropriate funds for two equipment storage buildings; one for Recreation and Tourism Department and one to be shared by Public Works Department and Fire Department.The estimated cost for the Rec. and Tour. building is $70,000 and $120,000 for the Public Works/Fire building. The funds will come from the 2015 Certificates of Obligation which were issued for street and drainage improvements and building improvements.
Motion by Commissioner at Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Ordinance No. 16-21 as stated.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 16-22, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget to appropriate funds for waterproofing project at the Doyle Convention Center and Nessler Civic Center. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amendment is needed to appropriate funds for building repairs, roof repairs, and waterproofing of the Doyle Convention Center and Nessler Civic Center. The estimated cost for building repairs is $365,000 and roof repairs is $300,000. An additional amount $35,000 is being requested in case any additional damage is uncovered once work begins. The total budget request is $700,000. The funds will come from the undesignated fund balance of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson asked if the removed tile was going to be put back on the exterior of the building?
Mayor Doyle stated, "Yes."
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner at Large Bruce Clawson to approve Ordinance 16-22 as stated.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amendment is needed to appropriate funds for building repairs, roof repairs, and waterproofing of the Doyle Convention Center and Nessler Civic Center. The estimated cost for building repairs is $365,000 and roof repairs is $300,000. An additional amount $35,000 is being requested in case any additional damage is uncovered once work begins. The total budget request is $700,000. The funds will come from the undesignated fund balance of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson asked if the removed tile was going to be put back on the exterior of the building?
Mayor Doyle stated, "Yes."
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner at Large Bruce Clawson to approve Ordinance 16-22 as stated.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jessie Rubio, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that this past weekends 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Games was a great turnout.
James Hartshorn, Ecomonic Development Coordinator, stated that the Livable Centers meeting is scheduled for July 11th at 5:30 at the Convention Center.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the Juneteenth Parade and BBQ Cook Off will be this weekend June 18th, and our Track and Field event will be coming up.
Jessie Rubio, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that this past weekends 2nd Annual Fire Fighter Games was a great turnout.
James Hartshorn, Ecomonic Development Coordinator, stated that the Livable Centers meeting is scheduled for July 11th at 5:30 at the Convention Center.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the Juneteenth Parade and BBQ Cook Off will be this weekend June 18th, and our Track and Field event will be coming up.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle thanked the Fire Department for their actions and efforts to put out the big fire at the Gatsby over the weekend.
Mayor Doyle thanked the Fire Department for their actions and efforts to put out the big fire at the Gatsby over the weekend.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie Wished all of the fathers a Happy Father's Day.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark thanked the Fire Department for a great job at this past weekend's Fire Fighters Games.
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie Wished all of the fathers a Happy Father's Day.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark thanked the Fire Department for a great job at this past weekend's Fire Fighters Games.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:26 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie. 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: