REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 20, 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
Led by Dr. Robert Miller of First Baptist Church.
Led by Dr. Robert Miller of First Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Haney.
Led by Commissioner Haney.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Jason Grimm | Fire | 12/17/2007 | 10 years |
| Sheila Bowden | Community Development | 12/09/2002 | 15 years |
| Retirement | |||
| Ron Dysart | Rain Water Pump Station | 11/08/1988 | 29 years |
Sheila Bowden thanked George Fuller for being a great boss.
Barbra White, resident, presented Commissioners with potato pancakes to commemorate the last day of Hanukkah.
b.
Promotion of Kenneth Brown.
Kenneth Brown was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant by Chief Robert Burby. Lt. Brown was presented with a plaque and pinned by his wife.
Kenneth Brown was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant by Chief Robert Burby. Lt. Brown was presented with a plaque and pinned by his wife.
c.
It’s Time Texas Community Challenge.
Scott Packard, Galveston County Health District, gave a quick overview of the It's Time Texas Community Challenge and explained how the City could get involved. Mayor Doyle signed the Mayor's Pledge to join the Challenge. The county wide challenge will start on January 8, 2017.
Kathy Barroso, Galveston County Health District, thanked the Commissioners for their participation last year. Commissioner Haney asked what category Texas City falls in to? Kathy explained that Texas City is in the "mid size" category.
Commissioner Roberts jovially told any other cities that will be participating to "bring it on!"
Scott Packard, Galveston County Health District, gave a quick overview of the It's Time Texas Community Challenge and explained how the City could get involved. Mayor Doyle signed the Mayor's Pledge to join the Challenge. The county wide challenge will start on January 8, 2017.
Kathy Barroso, Galveston County Health District, thanked the Commissioners for their participation last year. Commissioner Haney asked what category Texas City falls in to? Kathy explained that Texas City is in the "mid size" category.
Commissioner Roberts jovially told any other cities that will be participating to "bring it on!"
5.
REPORTS
a.
Park Operation (Recreation & Tourism)
Byron Sefcik, Recreation & Tourism, gave a PowerPoint presentation of his landscape upgrading projects.
Commissioners all commented on how great the City looks.
Mayor Doyle commented that the City has never looked better.
Byron Sefcik, Recreation & Tourism, gave a PowerPoint presentation of his landscape upgrading projects.
Commissioners all commented on how great the City looks.
Mayor Doyle commented that the City has never looked better.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items C & D were pulled by Commissioner Bowie.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approved items a, b and e - h.
Items C & D were pulled by Commissioner Bowie.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson to approved items a, b and e - h.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for December 6, 2017 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-087, approving a contract for the purchase and delivery of Police Department Uniforms Annual Contract. (Purchasing)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-088, retaining Lloyd Gosselink, et. al, to pursue collection of disputed cable franchise fees. (City Secretary)
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, explained that Lloyd Gosselink, et. al., along with 14 other cities, will file a suit to recoup deficiencies in payments to Comcast dated back 4 years.
Nick Finan, Director of Management Services, explained that Lloyd Gosselink, et. al., along with 14 other cities, will file a suit to recoup deficiencies in payments to Comcast dated back 4 years.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney to approve Resolution No. 17-088.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-089, approving a contract for Emergency Levee Repairs Project. (Purchasing)
John Rudloff, ARKK Engineer, explained the repairs needed to the boulders at the levee.
John Rudloff, ARKK Engineer, explained the repairs needed to the boulders at the levee.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Resolution No. 17-089.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-090, appointing and/or re-appointing board members to the Houston-Galveston Area Council. (City Secretary).
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-091, Approve and award Bid # 2018-040 Recycled Crushed Concrete Annual Contract to Cherry Crushed Concrete Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-092, authorizing the Mayor to execute an extension of the agreement for professional services with Public Consulting Group, Inc. (Fire Department)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-093, amending Resolution No. 17-085 which approved the purchase of a camera from CDW Government, LLC. (Homeland Security)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sharon Stauffer, resident, requested action be taken in helping her resolve her water bill. Mayor Doyle requested that Corbin Ballast, Director of Utilities Management, visit with Mrs. Stauffer after the Commission meeting to help resolve her situation. Commissioner Jones apologized to Mrs. Stauffer for the poor customer service she received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Beth Steiner, Library Director, stated that she will be retiring at the end of January and Luke Alvey will be taking her place.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that there is construction on Texas Ave to build a convenience store and gas station.
Sharon Stauffer, resident, requested action be taken in helping her resolve her water bill. Mayor Doyle requested that Corbin Ballast, Director of Utilities Management, visit with Mrs. Stauffer after the Commission meeting to help resolve her situation. Commissioner Jones apologized to Mrs. Stauffer for the poor customer service she received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Beth Steiner, Library Director, stated that she will be retiring at the end of January and Luke Alvey will be taking her place.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that there is construction on Texas Ave to build a convenience store and gas station.
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle reminded everyone that Youth In Government will be held on January 17, 2018. He also welcomed Girl Scout Jr. Troop 137006 and congratulated them on working towards their City Government Merit Badge.
Mayor Doyle reminded everyone that Youth In Government will be held on January 17, 2018. He also welcomed Girl Scout Jr. Troop 137006 and congratulated them on working towards their City Government Merit Badge.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Roberts wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and thanked City staff for the hard work they put in during this last year.
Commissioner Jones wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Clark thanked everyone in attendance for a great 2017 and wished them all a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Roberts wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and thanked City staff for the hard work they put in during this last year.
Commissioner Jones wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Clark thanked everyone in attendance for a great 2017 and wished them all a Merry Christmas.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:50 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: