REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 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, NOVEMBER 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 5:01 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
Led by Commissioner Roberts.
Led by Commissioner Roberts.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Bruce Clawson.
Led by Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Doyle presented a resolution dedicated to Ronald Plackemeier. Motion for the final Resolution was given by Commissioner Clawson and Seconded by Commissioner Haney.
Mayor Doyle presented a resolution dedicated to Ronald Plackemeier. Motion for the final Resolution was given by Commissioner Clawson and Seconded by Commissioner Haney.
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Yotoshia Bellow | Parks & Recreation | 11/26/2012 | 05 years |
| Richard Jaramillo | Parks & Recreation | 11/14/2012 | 05 years |
| John Picard | Police | 11/05/2012 | 05 years |
| Anson Johnson | Parks & Recreation | 11/20/2007 | 10 years |
| James Patterson | Police | 11/12/2007 | 10 years |
| Andra Hosea | Water Distribution | 11/14/2002 | 15 years |
| Randy Mouton | Sewer | 11/11/1987 | 30 years |
b.
Recognize Mainland Crimestoppers with the Productivity Award for 2016. (Police Department)
Robery Burby, Police Chief, presented the 2016 Productivity Award to Mainland Crimestoppers.
Robery Burby, Police Chief, presented the 2016 Productivity Award to Mainland Crimestoppers.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Utilities Customer Service (Water)
Will be postponed to the December 6, 2017, Agenda
Will be postponed to the December 6, 2017, Agenda
b.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Todd Sukup, Building Official, and Randal Johnston, Police Officer, spoke on how the abatement process works and the resolve rate for each type of abatement filed.
Todd Sukup, Building Official, and Randal Johnston, Police Officer, spoke on how the abatement process works and the resolve rate for each type of abatement filed.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Haney, Seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve consent items a through e.
Motion by Commissioner Haney, Seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve consent items a through e.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for November 1, 2017, meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-079, authorizing Mayor to enter into an agreement with TXDoT for Exit Ramp near Holland Rd on I-45. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-080, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Buc-ee's Ltd. to receive $400,000 for the installation of an Exit Ramp near Holland Rd on I-45. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-081, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Buc-ee's Ltd. to extend the existing Chapter 380 agreement 2 years. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-082, approve and award the annual contract for Bid # 2018-037 Surface Treatment Rock, Basalt Rock, and Limestone. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 17-29, amending the City of Texas City's 2017/2018 fiscal year budget to close the 2016-2017 fiscal year purchase orders. (Finance)
Laura Boyd. Finance Director, stated that purchase orders that are outstanding at the end of the fiscal year are to be canceled and rolled into the current fiscal year 2017-2018. Since encumbrances impact budgets, the current fiscal year’s budget must be increased to reflect outstanding encumbrances from the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
Laura Boyd. Finance Director, stated that purchase orders that are outstanding at the end of the fiscal year are to be canceled and rolled into the current fiscal year 2017-2018. Since encumbrances impact budgets, the current fiscal year’s budget must be increased to reflect outstanding encumbrances from the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider approval of Ordinance No. 17-30, amending the City of Texas City’s fiscal year 2017/2018 budget to facilitate the construction of a southbound exit ramp off I-45 at Holland Road. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the budget amendment required is a transfer from TCEDC to the City, receipt of funds from Buc-ee's Ltd. into the General Fund, and the City's payment to TxDOT. As of November 15, 2017, the money from Buc-ee's Ltd. had been received.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the budget amendment required is a transfer from TCEDC to the City, receipt of funds from Buc-ee's Ltd. into the General Fund, and the City's payment to TxDOT. As of November 15, 2017, the money from Buc-ee's Ltd. had been received.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, expressed his sympathy for the passing of his friend, Ron Plackemeier. He also thanked D'Andre Conley for the work and professionalism he put into Ron's tribute video.
Justin Herter, City Staff, stated how much Ron will be missed.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, expressed his sympathy for the passing of his friend, Ron Plackemeier. He also thanked D'Andre Conley for the work and professionalism he put into Ron's tribute video.
Justin Herter, City Staff, stated how much Ron will be missed.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle requested that every one direct their view to one of the screens to watch Ron Plackemeier's tribute video.
Mayor Doyle requested that every one direct their view to one of the screens to watch Ron Plackemeier's tribute video.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Roberts, reminded everyone that plans to attend Ron Plackemeier's funeral to wear maroon, at the request of his wife Gayle.
Commissioner Clawson, stated that there was much as he could say about Ron, but he was not ready to start. He wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
Commissoiner Jones wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
Commissioner Roberts, reminded everyone that plans to attend Ron Plackemeier's funeral to wear maroon, at the request of his wife Gayle.
Commissioner Clawson, stated that there was much as he could say about Ron, but he was not ready to start. He wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
Commissoiner Jones wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving."
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Dee Ann Haney made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:35 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Dorthea 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: