REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 21, 2018, 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 5:15 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
- Absent:
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- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Matthew Brackman of Peace Lutheran Church.
Led by Pastor Matthew Brackman of Peace Lutheran Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Alpha Washington | Parks & Recreation | 02/28/2013 | 05 years |
| Corbin Ballast | Water | 02/04/2013 | 05 years |
| Nelda Kerr | Municipal Court | 02/04/2013 | 05 years |
| Neal Mora | Police | 02/12/1993 | 25 years |
| Jose Saldivar | Police | 02/11/1993 | 25 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Annual Golf Report (Golf Course)
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the revenue and rounds from 2012 to date. Mr. Skiba also gave an update on the First Tee Program that he implemented 8 months ago.
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the revenue and rounds from 2012 to date. Mr. Skiba also gave an update on the First Tee Program that he implemented 8 months ago.
b.
Annual IT Update (IT Department)
Joseph Byrd, Director of Information Technology, gave a PowerPoint presentation of his department's accomplishments during the last fiscal year. Mr. Byrd highlighted the progress of his Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) project that is still ongoing.
Joseph Byrd, Director of Information Technology, gave a PowerPoint presentation of his department's accomplishments during the last fiscal year. Mr. Byrd highlighted the progress of his Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) project that is still ongoing.
c.
Racial Profiling Report (Marshals Office)
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Clerk, gave a PowerPoint presentation on racial profiling and the fiscal goals of the Marshal's office. Mrs. Odom stated that in 2017 her department closed 1,478 cases.
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Clerk, gave a PowerPoint presentation on racial profiling and the fiscal goals of the Marshal's office. Mrs. Odom stated that in 2017 her department closed 1,478 cases.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner Dorthea Jones to approve consent items a, c, d, and e.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner Dorthea Jones to approve consent items a, c, d, and e.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 7, 2018. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-014, appointing Amanda Johnson to the City of Texas City Civil Service Commission. (Human Resources)
Pulled by Commissioner Phil Roberts.
Commissioner Roberts introduced Amanda Johnson to the City Commission and welcomed her to the Civil Service Board.
Pulled by Commissioner Phil Roberts.
Commissioner Roberts introduced Amanda Johnson to the City Commission and welcomed her to the Civil Service Board.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-015, accepting Municipal Courts Annual Crime Report. (Marshals Office)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-016, approving Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. for bid #2018-342 One 2018 Restroom Trailer. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-017, awarding the Right-of-Way Vegetation Annual Contract bid #2018-044 to Trees Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-04, creation of Marketing/Tourism Coordinator position and appropriate funding for the position. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the new position will be funded though the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and the Texas City Economic Development Corporation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the new position will be funded though the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and the Texas City Economic Development Corporation.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-05, creation of an additional Combination Inspector position and appropriate funding for the position. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the budget amendment is needed to fund the additional position's salary through the General Fund.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the budget amendment is needed to fund the additional position's salary through the General Fund.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-06, appropriate funding for additional maintenance expenses in the Recreation and Tourism department. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that due to multiple unforeseen repairs and projects the Recreation & Tourism Department needed a budget amendment in the amount of $71,320. The funding for these repairs and projects will come from the General Fund: Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that due to multiple unforeseen repairs and projects the Recreation & Tourism Department needed a budget amendment in the amount of $71,320. The funding for these repairs and projects will come from the General Fund: Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Manager, introduced members of the Bayou Golf Course Advisory Board that were in attendance.
Luke Alvey, Acting Library Director, updated everyone on the success of the Read-to-Feed program. Mr. Alvey stated that the program raised $3,244 to be donated to the Galveston Food Bank, by an anonymous donor.
Thomas Munoz, Director of Emergency Management, informed the Commission that he received the camera he purchased through a H-GAC grant. Mr. Munoz stated that the camera will be up and running very soon.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated that he will soon be selling tickets for the dike.
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Manager, introduced members of the Bayou Golf Course Advisory Board that were in attendance.
Luke Alvey, Acting Library Director, updated everyone on the success of the Read-to-Feed program. Mr. Alvey stated that the program raised $3,244 to be donated to the Galveston Food Bank, by an anonymous donor.
Thomas Munoz, Director of Emergency Management, informed the Commission that he received the camera he purchased through a H-GAC grant. Mr. Munoz stated that the camera will be up and running very soon.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated that he will soon be selling tickets for the dike.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Bowie exclaimed that the Youth In Government program, that was hosted by the Rotary Club and Texas City employees on February 21, 2018, was a great investment for all involved.
Commissioner At-Large Clawson stated that the Youth in Government program went great. Mr. Clawson also asked Melissa Guerra to speak with a few residents, after the meeting, in regards to the Planning Board.
Commissioner Bowie exclaimed that the Youth In Government program, that was hosted by the Rotary Club and Texas City employees on February 21, 2018, was a great investment for all involved.
Commissioner At-Large Clawson stated that the Youth in Government program went great. Mr. Clawson also asked Melissa Guerra to speak with a few residents, after the meeting, in regards to the Planning Board.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:53 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: