REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 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
- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem/ Commissioner District 2
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At Large
- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION was led by Pastor Jeremy Westor with First United Methodist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Irene Fattig | Water | 02/06/2012 | 05 years |
| James Frank | Public Works | 02/17/1997 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement) - Pulled
b.
Annual Golf Report (Golf Course)
Larry Boyle, Golf Course Director, provided a review of the Golf Course activities for the last year including revenues, Membership Drive, New Marketing Strategies, tree fund and new grill operator. He noted the annual revenue increased by 23% from last year. Total membership revenue was $34, 575. $13,675 accounted for 16 new memberships. The Bayou Gold Association has created a fund to support the Bayou Golf Course with the addition of trees. The fund will be used for the purchase and planting of trees throughout the Bayou Golf Course.
Larry Boyle, Golf Course Director, provided a review of the Golf Course activities for the last year including revenues, Membership Drive, New Marketing Strategies, tree fund and new grill operator. He noted the annual revenue increased by 23% from last year. Total membership revenue was $34, 575. $13,675 accounted for 16 new memberships. The Bayou Gold Association has created a fund to support the Bayou Golf Course with the addition of trees. The fund will be used for the purchase and planting of trees throughout the Bayou Golf Course.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 1, 2017 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-003, approving and awarding a contract for Bay Street Park Airplane Parking Lot and Basketball Court Parking Lot Repair and Asphalt Overlay Project. (Public Works)
Contract was awarded to Hayden Paving Inc.
Contract was awarded to Hayden Paving Inc.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-004, appointing and/or re-appointing board members to the Houston-Galveston Area Council. (City Secretary).
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-005, appointing James Hartshorn as the City Secretary. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-006, creating the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area. (Recreation and Tourism)
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, questioned if this conflicts with the Ike Dike efforts?
Dennis J. Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, stated "No."
Dennis J. Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that congressional approval is required to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area (LSCNRA), a cooperative partnership in collaboration with the National Park Service. The proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area will be a non-contiguous cluster of lands, historic sites and structures along the upper and middle Texas coast, leveraged and promoted by a grass-roots partnership of public and private nonprofit landowners who voluntarily choose to participate. If designated, the LSCNRA will create a critical mass of recreational opportunity along the upper and middle Texas Gulf Coast, which will capitalize on the economic value of the area’s natural, cultural, and historical assets, while enhancing long-term coastal resilience.
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie expressed her concerns about the flood mitigation and Industry adjacent to the area. She asked, "What petrochemical plant is adjacent to this area?"
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney stated, "Eastman."
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson expressed concerns about the flood mitigation as well along with the parks adjacent to the area.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Resolution No. 17-006.
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, questioned if this conflicts with the Ike Dike efforts?
Dennis J. Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, stated "No."
Dennis J. Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that congressional approval is required to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area (LSCNRA), a cooperative partnership in collaboration with the National Park Service. The proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area will be a non-contiguous cluster of lands, historic sites and structures along the upper and middle Texas coast, leveraged and promoted by a grass-roots partnership of public and private nonprofit landowners who voluntarily choose to participate. If designated, the LSCNRA will create a critical mass of recreational opportunity along the upper and middle Texas Gulf Coast, which will capitalize on the economic value of the area’s natural, cultural, and historical assets, while enhancing long-term coastal resilience.
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie expressed her concerns about the flood mitigation and Industry adjacent to the area. She asked, "What petrochemical plant is adjacent to this area?"
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney stated, "Eastman."
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson expressed concerns about the flood mitigation as well along with the parks adjacent to the area.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Resolution No. 17-006.
Vote: 5 - 2 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-007, approving the purchase and installation of Splash Pads at Bay Street (Rainbow) and Godard Parks through Buyboard local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-008, approving a contract extension with In-Pipe Technology. (Public Works)
Corbin Balast, Utilities Director, stated that we have been in contract with this company since November of 2012. Since then citizen complaints have dropped significantly and there has been less cleaning up do.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson stated that he has been smelling the lift station by his house and asked where are we doing this at?
Corbin Balast, Utilities Director, stated that we are are targeting our two biggest spots which are lift station 30 and lift station10.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve Resolution No. 17-008.
Corbin Balast, Utilities Director, stated that we have been in contract with this company since November of 2012. Since then citizen complaints have dropped significantly and there has been less cleaning up do.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson stated that he has been smelling the lift station by his house and asked where are we doing this at?
Corbin Balast, Utilities Director, stated that we are are targeting our two biggest spots which are lift station 30 and lift station10.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve Resolution No. 17-008.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-009, authorizing the aerial spraying for mosquitoes funded by the County's Mosquito Control Program.(Public Works)
Motion by Commissioner At Large, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve agenda items a, b,c,d, f and h.
Motion by Commissioner At Large, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve agenda items a, b,c,d, f and h.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-010, awarding a contract for Police Department Maintenance Shop Improvements. (Public Works).
Mayor Doyle stated that this was a pretty basic contract that went to the lowest bidder.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, asked if the old Whites Building was ever going to be rebuilt?
Mayor Doyle stated that it has already been redone with new roof work and paint.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve Resolution No. 17-010.
Mayor Doyle stated that this was a pretty basic contract that went to the lowest bidder.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, asked if the old Whites Building was ever going to be rebuilt?
Mayor Doyle stated that it has already been redone with new roof work and paint.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve Resolution No. 17-010.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
None.
None.
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ryan Lynn, Chief Operating Officer with Windsor EMS, addressed the Commission and stated that recently the company submitted their renewal application and missed the deadline by two days. He asked that Commission amend the Ambulance Ordinance to allow for five spots instead of four.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Family Pitch and Putt is nice out at the Golf Course.
Tom Munoz, Emergency Management, introduced the new Emergency Management Assistant Bryan Rivera.
Larry Boyle, Golf Course Director, stated that the internet is amazing and very useful for advertisement of the Golf Course.
Dennis Harris, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that March 11th with be the St. Patricks Day Parade at 10 A.M.
Joe Byrd, IT Director, stated that we will be switching wireless service providers and the Police Department will be adding 72 more cameras to their building.
Ryan Lynn, Chief Operating Officer with Windsor EMS, addressed the Commission and stated that recently the company submitted their renewal application and missed the deadline by two days. He asked that Commission amend the Ambulance Ordinance to allow for five spots instead of four.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Family Pitch and Putt is nice out at the Golf Course.
Tom Munoz, Emergency Management, introduced the new Emergency Management Assistant Bryan Rivera.
Larry Boyle, Golf Course Director, stated that the internet is amazing and very useful for advertisement of the Golf Course.
Dennis Harris, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that March 11th with be the St. Patricks Day Parade at 10 A.M.
Joe Byrd, IT Director, stated that we will be switching wireless service providers and the Police Department will be adding 72 more cameras to their building.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle stated that the Convention Center is looking "A+." He also stated that we will not have a Commission Meeting on March 1st and everything will be moved to the March 15th meeting.
Mayor Doyle stated that the Convention Center is looking "A+." He also stated that we will not have a Commission Meeting on March 1st and everything will be moved to the March 15th meeting.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie stated that the Oaks of Blue Jay had their Ribbon Cutting and there have been drastic improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts thanked everyone who attended the United Way luncheon. Commissioner Jones has the City's Award that was presented.
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney thanked everyone for their support at the Mardi Gras Gala. They raised over 50k this year.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson stated that the Doyle Center looks great.
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie stated that the Oaks of Blue Jay had their Ribbon Cutting and there have been drastic improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts thanked everyone who attended the United Way luncheon. Commissioner Jones has the City's Award that was presented.
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney thanked everyone for their support at the Mardi Gras Gala. They raised over 50k this year.
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson stated that the Doyle Center looks great.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:45 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: