REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, August 3, 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
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At Large
- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Attendees:
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2.
INVOCATION was lead by Pastor Clay with Northside Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Commissioner Roberts.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Recognizing the COM Graphic Arts Program
The following students were acknowledged for their awards:
Parker Johns- Movie Poster
Naeriel Cruz- Gumbo Cookoff, Train poster, local channel logo.
Chandler Milillo - firefighters game
The following students were acknowledged for their awards:
Parker Johns- Movie Poster
Naeriel Cruz- Gumbo Cookoff, Train poster, local channel logo.
Chandler Milillo - firefighters game
b.
TAAF T.C. State Volleyball Qualifying Teams (Recreation and Tourism)
Texas City 8 & Under Ninjas
1st Place
Coach: Liezel Crable
Audrina Benavides
Brielle Brinkley
Camden Brown
Mackenzie Calvin
Myla Crable
Tori Elizondo
Elissa James
Ava Rojas
Valeri Urias
Texas City 8 & Under Ninjas
1st Place
Coach: Liezel Crable
Audrina Benavides
Brielle Brinkley
Camden Brown
Mackenzie Calvin
Myla Crable
Tori Elizondo
Elissa James
Ava Rojas
Valeri Urias
5.
REPORTS
a.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Clayton Pope, Environmental Crimes, present the Commission with an overview of Code Enforcement activities for the last quarter.
He stated they had written 82 new high grass violations and 32 new junk and debris violations. There were also 12 structures in the City slated for demolition and dozens of cases involving substandard structures for demolition that were being contested. For the next quarter they will partner with the Building Department to inspect substandard structures each month and provide documentation.
Clayton Pope, Environmental Crimes, present the Commission with an overview of Code Enforcement activities for the last quarter.
He stated they had written 82 new high grass violations and 32 new junk and debris violations. There were also 12 structures in the City slated for demolition and dozens of cases involving substandard structures for demolition that were being contested. For the next quarter they will partner with the Building Department to inspect substandard structures each month and provide documentation.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 20, 2016 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-052, approving an agreement through the Houston Galveston Area Council for emergency services with DRC Emergency Services, LLC and a back up contract with AshBritt, Inc. (Emergency Management)
Awarded to DRC to act as the city’s primary contract and Ashbritt to serve as a backup.
Awarded to DRC to act as the city’s primary contract and Ashbritt to serve as a backup.
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-057, approving and awarding Bid # 2016-322 Charles T. Doyle Convention Center and Nessler Civic Center Project. (Public Works)
Awarded to Texas LiquaTech, for the bid amount is $552,939.00.
Awarded to Texas LiquaTech, for the bid amount is $552,939.00.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
STAFF COMMENTS
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, told the Commission that Largo Mar is moving forward with the first building permits being issued.
James Hartshorn, Administrative Coordinator, stated the last Food Truck Friday and Movie on the Dike would be this Friday.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, told the Commission that Largo Mar is moving forward with the first building permits being issued.
James Hartshorn, Administrative Coordinator, stated the last Food Truck Friday and Movie on the Dike would be this Friday.
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
The Mayor acknowledged Eddie Munoz who was in attendance to earn a college class project.
The Mayor acknowledged Eddie Munoz who was in attendance to earn a college class project.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Bruce acknowledged Chief Burby's editorial in the newspaper.
Commissioner Bruce acknowledged Chief Burby's editorial in the newspaper.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:30p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large Haney. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| PHIL ROBERTS, MAYOR PRO TEM |
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved: