REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 1, 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
Dorthea Jones arrived at 5:06 P.M. prior to Tammy Odom's presentation to Anita Cook.
Dorthea Jones arrived at 5:06 P.M. prior to Tammy Odom's presentation to Anita Cook.
- 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
Led by Pastor Walter Abernathy, Cathedral of Faith Church.
Led by Pastor Walter Abernathy, Cathedral of Faith Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Bowie.
Led by Commissioner Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclamation for Municipal Court Week.
Received by Judge George Cooley and Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Supervisor.
Received by Judge George Cooley and Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Supervisor.
b.
Recognize Anita Cook - 2017 Texas Court Clerks Association Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Presented by Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Supervisor, to Anita Cook, Court Clerk.
Presented by Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Supervisor, to Anita Cook, Court Clerk.
c.
Promotion of Lieutenant Colwell to Captain.
Police Chief Robert Burby promoted Lieutenant Jeff Colwell to Captain. Texas Ranger Joe Haralson and Commissioner Bruce Clawson did the pinning.
Police Chief Robert Burby promoted Lieutenant Jeff Colwell to Captain. Texas Ranger Joe Haralson and Commissioner Bruce Clawson did the pinning.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Report was rescheduled.
Report was rescheduled.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approve consent agenda items a through f.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for October 18, 2017 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-074, approving a revised contract between the Galveston County Health District and the City of Texas City for water pollution control and abatement services. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-075, rejection of all bids received for Bid # 2018-036 Water and Sewer Line Repair Materials Annual Contract and Rebid with changed specifications. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-076, authorizing the write-off of utility receivables past due and deemed to be uncollectible as of September 30, 2017. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-077, authorizing the write-off of EMS receivables past due and deemed to be uncollectible as of September 30, 2017. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-078, casting votes for Bruce Clawson as a member of the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District 2018-2019. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julie Garret, SBA representative, informed about loans that are available for small business owners, home owners and renters that were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Don Johnson, Member of the Harris - Galveston Subsidence District Board, introduced Shannon Lucus and recommended her for the newly vacant spot on the board.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, announced the Annual Christmas Parade will be on November 30, 2017.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, reminded everyone of the Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 4th.
Julie Garret, SBA representative, informed about loans that are available for small business owners, home owners and renters that were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Don Johnson, Member of the Harris - Galveston Subsidence District Board, introduced Shannon Lucus and recommended her for the newly vacant spot on the board.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, announced the Annual Christmas Parade will be on November 30, 2017.
James Hartshorn, Deputy Director of Management Services, reminded everyone of the Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 4th.
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle welcomed Tom Munoz, Director of Emergency Management, back from his deployment.
Mayor Doyle welcomed Tom Munoz, Director of Emergency Management, back from his deployment.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clawson congratulated Jeff Conwell on his promotion to Captain. He also complimented Mike Stump on his employees' excellent customer service at the Biosphere.
Commissioner Clawson congratulated Jeff Conwell on his promotion to Captain. He also complimented Mike Stump on his employees' excellent customer service at the Biosphere.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Dee Ann Haney made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:27 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Bruce Clawson. 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: