REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, June 21, 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 Pastor Jeremy Wester with the First United Methodist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Commissioner Bruce.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Manuel Johnson | Police | 06/22/2007 | 10 years |
| Minerva Solis-Contreras | Parks & Recreation | 06/14/2007 | 10 years |
| Bryan Carroll | Public Works | 06/11/2007 | 10 years |
| Elizabeth Bledsoe | Parks & Recreation | 06/06/2007 | 10 years |
| Byron Howard | Public Works | 06/04/2007 | 10 years |
| Ray McKethan | Data Processing | 06/02/1997 | 20 years |
| Darryl Brooks | Community Development | 06/23/1987 | 30 years |
| Retirement | |||
| Larry Boyle | Bayou Golf | 10 years | |
| Elroy Montgomery | Police Department | 29 years |
b.
Explorer Competition Team Recognition
c.
Life Saving Awards - Police Department
Corporal Adan Hernandez
Officer Richard Dricks
Corporal Adan Hernandez
Officer Richard Dricks
5.
REPORTS
a.
Collections (Municipal Court)
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, stated that total collections were $3,935,958 of which $2,470,170 was retained by the City which constitutes 63% of the collections. So far this year, 1,382 warrants were cleared for a total value of $594,055. She was also happy to report that she has one Level 2 clerk and four Level 1 certifications.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, stated that total collections were $3,935,958 of which $2,470,170 was retained by the City which constitutes 63% of the collections. So far this year, 1,382 warrants were cleared for a total value of $594,055. She was also happy to report that she has one Level 2 clerk and four Level 1 certifications.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 7, 2017 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-042, establishing the regular City Commission meeting of August 2, 2017 as the date for a Public Hearing to consider Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees for new development. (Planning)
Approved the regular City Commission meeting of August 2, 2017 as the date for a Public Hearing to consider Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fee for new development.
Approved the regular City Commission meeting of August 2, 2017 as the date for a Public Hearing to consider Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fee for new development.
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-043, approving a Property Tax Refund Agreement with Valero. (Management Services)
Mayor Doyle, who pulled this item, said the ultimate losers in the agreement were the children of Texas City. This agreement will ultimately hurt Valero also as this will affect the funding to the very trade schools that supplies their employees. Commissioner Haney added the process must be corrected and Commissioner Roberts added there were too many loop holes that the State must fix.
Mayor Doyle, who pulled this item, said the ultimate losers in the agreement were the children of Texas City. This agreement will ultimately hurt Valero also as this will affect the funding to the very trade schools that supplies their employees. Commissioner Haney added the process must be corrected and Commissioner Roberts added there were too many loop holes that the State must fix.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve item 1a and item 2b with the Mayor pulling item 3.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney to approve Consent Agenda Item c.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 17-18, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget to de-commit Texas City Dike funds.(Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that under Ordinance 16-25, $3 million of the Texas City Dike Fund was committed for future dike road maintenance.
Upon review of this fund, Ms. Boyd recommended these funds be de-committed. The monies will continue to be budgeted for use in dike road maintenance; however, the restrictive designation of "committed funds" is not necessary.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that under Ordinance 16-25, $3 million of the Texas City Dike Fund was committed for future dike road maintenance.
Upon review of this fund, Ms. Boyd recommended these funds be de-committed. The monies will continue to be budgeted for use in dike road maintenance; however, the restrictive designation of "committed funds" is not necessary.
b.
Consider approval of the first reading of Ordinance No. 17-19, amending the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50 Utilities Generally, Section 36 Sewer Rates and Section 38 Water Rates. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that our rates have not changed in several years and need to be brought up to the level of other cities.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that our rates have not changed in several years and need to be brought up to the level of other cities.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts to approve Ordinance No.17-19 first reading.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts to approve first reading of Ordinance 17-19.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the Fourth of July parade would be starting at 10:00 pm.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the Fourth of July parade would be starting at 10:00 pm.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clark stated a person came into her store and mentioned how clean the City was and how friendly the people were.
Commissioner Roberts said the TCA Conference he attended was very good and had valuable information.
Commissioner Bowie commented that the fishing tournament was great.
Commissioner Haney attended Junteenth and was impressed with the event
Commissioner Clark stated a person came into her store and mentioned how clean the City was and how friendly the people were.
Commissioner Roberts said the TCA Conference he attended was very good and had valuable information.
Commissioner Bowie commented that the fishing tournament was great.
Commissioner Haney attended Junteenth and was impressed with the event
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Clawson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:50p.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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| PHIL ROBERTS, MAYOR PRO TEM |
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: