REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017– 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017– 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, May 17, 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 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
- 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 lead by Reverend Jerry Lee of the Bell Zion Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Commissioner Jones.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Leonora Mata | Parks & Recreation | 05/17/2012 | 05 years |
| Cindy Sunday | Sanitation | 05/14/2007 | 10 years |
| Nicole Best | Parks & Recreation | 05/14/2007 | 10 years |
| Larry Boyle | Bayou Golf | 05/04/2007 | 10 years |
| Terrell Rhone | Police | 05/22/2002 | 15 years |
| Michael Stump | Sanitation | 05/06/2002 | 15 years |
| Retirement | |||
| Paul Edinburgh | Police | 24 Years of Service |
b.
Motorcycle Awareness Safety Proclamation
Mayor Doyle read the proclamation which urges drivers to watch out for motorcycles while driving.
Mayor Doyle read the proclamation which urges drivers to watch out for motorcycles while driving.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Certificate for participation in the "It's Time Community Challenge"
Kathy Barroso, CEO of the Galveston County Health District, said that Texas City came in third place in the challenge in the category of mid size cities. She added that Texas City accumulated 1.1 million points.
Kathy Barroso, CEO of the Galveston County Health District, said that Texas City came in third place in the challenge in the category of mid size cities. She added that Texas City accumulated 1.1 million points.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public hearing to receive public comments on the designation of a new reinvestment zone in the City of Texas City to be known as the “Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone No. 1” for purposes of commercial-industrial tax abatement pursuant to Section 312.201(d) of the Texas Tax Code.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that this Tax Reinvestment Zone (to be called Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone 1) will be in the Industrial Complex near the docks. This will allow the City to offer certain incentives such as tax abatements, etc.to companies locating within the tax reinvestment zone. This land is prime industrial land that has no facilities on it and has potential for a new company to come in and lease or buy the within the zone.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that this Tax Reinvestment Zone (to be called Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone 1) will be in the Industrial Complex near the docks. This will allow the City to offer certain incentives such as tax abatements, etc.to companies locating within the tax reinvestment zone. This land is prime industrial land that has no facilities on it and has potential for a new company to come in and lease or buy the within the zone.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts to close the public hearing.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 3, 2017 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-035, approving and awarding BID # 2017-027 Emergency Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies and Equipment Annual Contract. (Purchasing)
It was the recommendation of Captain Wendell Wiley, EMS Administrator, to award BID# 2017-027 Emergency Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies and Equipment Annual Contract for the unit prices bid, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract (s) on behalf of the City Commission.
It was the recommendation of Captain Wendell Wiley, EMS Administrator, to award BID# 2017-027 Emergency Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies and Equipment Annual Contract for the unit prices bid, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract (s) on behalf of the City Commission.
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-036, authorizing an application to TxDOT for Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail funding. (Planning)
TxDOT is seeking applications for projects under a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program. This particular program is looking for sidewalks, trails, shared-use paths, and other "alternative" type projects. Staff and Goodman Corporation have identified two projects that we feel are good candidates for this particular funding category; 1) extending an off-street trail along Bay Street, and 2) enlarging an existing trail at the north side of Bay Street Park.
The combined total project costs for both projects is estimated to be $394,000, and Goodman Corporation recommending the City commit to a local match of $82,631.
TxDOT is seeking applications for projects under a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program. This particular program is looking for sidewalks, trails, shared-use paths, and other "alternative" type projects. Staff and Goodman Corporation have identified two projects that we feel are good candidates for this particular funding category; 1) extending an off-street trail along Bay Street, and 2) enlarging an existing trail at the north side of Bay Street Park.
The combined total project costs for both projects is estimated to be $394,000, and Goodman Corporation recommending the City commit to a local match of $82,631.
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-037, approving and awarding the annual contract for BID # 2017-028 Oils and Lubricants. (Public Works)
It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award the annual contract for bid # 2017-028 Oils and Lubricants, to RelaDyne LLC. for the unit prices bid, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.
It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award the annual contract for bid # 2017-028 Oils and Lubricants, to RelaDyne LLC. for the unit prices bid, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-038, approving the rejection of the Request for Qualifications 2017- 337 PNRDA for Bay Street Development. (Management Services)
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approve Consent Agenda.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 17-016, designating a reinvestment zone to be known as the “Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone No. 1” for purposes of commercial-industrial tax abatement and making certain findings of fact in accordance with Section 312.201 of the Texas Tax Code. (Management Services)
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that as described in the Public Hearing, this ordinance would create a Tax Reinvestment Zone after City Commission has made certain findings that the property is eligible and suitable for a Tax Reinvestment Zone in accordance with Section 312.201 of the Texas Tax Code.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, stated that as described in the Public Hearing, this ordinance would create a Tax Reinvestment Zone after City Commission has made certain findings that the property is eligible and suitable for a Tax Reinvestment Zone in accordance with Section 312.201 of the Texas Tax Code.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney to approve Ordinance 17-16.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 17-17, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2016-17 Budget to appropriate funds for the Bay Street and Dike Road Water Line Replacement Project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this was authorized by Resolution No. 17-027. They are moving forward now and need approval. She said City staff went out for qualifications recognizing the land at the intersection of Dike Road and Bay Street (southeast corner) could be utilized as a vacation RV Park and Commercial center that could be attractive and a destination for the City. This project would provide water service to the site.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this was authorized by Resolution No. 17-027. They are moving forward now and need approval. She said City staff went out for qualifications recognizing the land at the intersection of Dike Road and Bay Street (southeast corner) could be utilized as a vacation RV Park and Commercial center that could be attractive and a destination for the City. This project would provide water service to the site.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Ordinance 17-17.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nick Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that a rare exception had been made by the U.S Post Office, allowing for every residence within the limits of the City to list “Texas City” on their address regardless of the zip code.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, stated the Fire Fighter Games would be this Saturday and Sunday.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the pool was open.
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
11.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Roberts was pleased that the United Way could help with the Firefighter Games.
Commissioner Haney noted the mural at the dike looks nice.
Commissioner Clawson stated that he liked his Firefighter Games t-shirt.
Commissioner Clark stated her husband was excited to be a judge at the cook off.
Commissioner Roberts was pleased that the United Way could help with the Firefighter Games.
Commissioner Haney noted the mural at the dike looks nice.
Commissioner Clawson stated that he liked his Firefighter Games t-shirt.
Commissioner Clark stated her husband was excited to be a judge at the cook off.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Haney made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:30p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Jones. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: