REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, April 18, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- 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
- Absent:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Jeremy Wester of First United Methodist Church.
Led by Pastor Jeremy Wester of First United Methodist 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
Corporal Allen Bjerke accepted a proclamation on behalf of the Texas City Police Department for Opioid Awareness in Texas City.
Corporal Allen Bjerke accepted a proclamation on behalf of the Texas City Police Department for Opioid Awareness in Texas City.
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Esteban Gonzalez | Police | 04/03/2008 | 10 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing the City's quarterly investment report.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing the City's quarterly investment report.
b.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Todd Sukup, Chief Building Official, gave a PowerPoint presentation on substandard structure abatements. Mr. Sukup also gave visual updates of cases where abatement orders were signed and the necessary improvements had been made.
Commissioner Thelma Bowie arrived at the end of the Community Development's Quarterly Report.
Todd Sukup, Chief Building Official, gave a PowerPoint presentation on substandard structure abatements. Mr. Sukup also gave visual updates of cases where abatement orders were signed and the necessary improvements had been made.
Commissioner Thelma Bowie arrived at the end of the Community Development's Quarterly Report.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
First Assembly of God requests to rezone from "D" (Neighborhood Services) to "A" (Single Family Residential) to sell lots for construction of single family residential homes. Being Lots 6,8,9 Van Ley Commercial Park. Located at 617, 623 and 625 25th Ave. North
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, introduced Jim Kautz, Pastor of First Assembly of God church, and explained why the church has requested to rezone a portion on their lot.
Commissioner Clark asked who owned the property. Mr. Knueupper answered, the church.
Commissioner Clawson asked Pastor Kautz what his purpose is for selling these lots? Pastor Kautz explained that the money will be used to raise funds for various projects for the church.
Commissioner Clawson then asked City Staff what plan is being implemented to combat the lift station's odor in the area. Corbin Ballast, Utilities Director, stated that the lift station is being maintained and treated to the best of their ability.
Commissioner Bowie asked Pastor Kautz where the potential youth center will be located. Pastor Kautz stated the youth center will be placed north of the lot on the east side.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, introduced Jim Kautz, Pastor of First Assembly of God church, and explained why the church has requested to rezone a portion on their lot.
Commissioner Clark asked who owned the property. Mr. Knueupper answered, the church.
Commissioner Clawson asked Pastor Kautz what his purpose is for selling these lots? Pastor Kautz explained that the money will be used to raise funds for various projects for the church.
Commissioner Clawson then asked City Staff what plan is being implemented to combat the lift station's odor in the area. Corbin Ballast, Utilities Director, stated that the lift station is being maintained and treated to the best of their ability.
Commissioner Bowie asked Pastor Kautz where the potential youth center will be located. Pastor Kautz stated the youth center will be placed north of the lot on the east side.
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Approve or deny request to rezone from "D" (Neighborhood Services) to "A" (Single Family Residential).
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve the request to rezone First Assembly of God church from "D" to "A."
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney to approve consent items a and b.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney to approve consent items a and b.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 4, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-032, appointing Dr. Lynn Ray Ellison to the Library Board. (Library)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-08, second reading of the Gas Franchise Agreement with CenterPoint Energy. (City Secretary)
Nick Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the agreement has not changed since the first reading on April 4, 2018.
Nick Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the agreement has not changed since the first reading on April 4, 2018.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-09, amending the City of Texas City's 2017/2018 fiscal year budget to appropriate funds for Texas City Economic Development Corporation's donation to the local Salvation Army. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the Texas City Economic Development Corporation recently approved the appropriation of $60,000.00 to the Salvation Army to help build their new facility in exchange for providing workforce training.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, explained that the Texas City Economic Development Corporation recently approved the appropriation of $60,000.00 to the Salvation Army to help build their new facility in exchange for providing workforce training.
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. 18-10, amending the City of Texas City's 2017/2018 fiscal year budget to appropriate funds for the reduction of interfund balance between the Utility Fund and the General Fund. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that because of the increase in the utility fund revenues from reduction of expenses and the 2017 rate adjustments, the Utility Fund is in the position to pay back some of what has been borrowed from the General Fund. A budget amendment is required for the payment of $1,000,000.00.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that because of the increase in the utility fund revenues from reduction of expenses and the 2017 rate adjustments, the Utility Fund is in the position to pay back some of what has been borrowed from the General Fund. A budget amendment is required for the payment of $1,000,000.00.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-11, amending the City of Texas City's 2017/2018 fiscal year budget to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated a budget amendment is needed to transfer funds from the General Fund (Fund 101) to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 602). Mrs. Boyd explained that a few years ago the General Fund departments only paid a portion of their annual fees to Fund 602. This amendment of $1,000,000.00 is needed to help make up for what was not contributed in those years.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated a budget amendment is needed to transfer funds from the General Fund (Fund 101) to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 602). Mrs. Boyd explained that a few years ago the General Fund departments only paid a portion of their annual fees to Fund 602. This amendment of $1,000,000.00 is needed to help make up for what was not contributed in those years.
Motion by Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Acting Library Director, stated the Friends of the Library will be selling books on Saturday, April 21st.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the Art Walk will be on Thursday, April 19th and the Cinco De Mayo Parade and celebration will be on May 5th.
Rhomari Jackson, Administrative Assistant, stated that early voting starts on Monday, April 23rd and the election is on May 5th.
Luke Alvey, Acting Library Director, stated the Friends of the Library will be selling books on Saturday, April 21st.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the Art Walk will be on Thursday, April 19th and the Cinco De Mayo Parade and celebration will be on May 5th.
Rhomari Jackson, Administrative Assistant, stated that early voting starts on Monday, April 23rd and the election is on May 5th.
11.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts thanked Chief Zacherl for his efforts in commemorating the 71st anniversary of the 1947 Texas City Disaster.
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts thanked Chief Zacherl for his efforts in commemorating the 71st anniversary of the 1947 Texas City Disaster.
12.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clawson congratulated Tom Munoz and Chief Burby on the success of the Active Shooter Seminar that they hosted. He also complemented Michael Skiba on the Marathon Golf Tournament that the Bayou Golf Course hosted.
Commissioner Jones thanked Michael Skiba for doing an excellent job in representing the City well during the Golf Tournament. Ms. Jones also complemented Tom Munoz and Chief Burby on the information that was provided at the Active Shooter Seminar.
Commissioner Clark complemented Dennis J. Harris and his staff on the success of the Art Festival's opening day. Mrs. Clark also stated her satisfaction with the outcome of the Duck Durby and thanked the City on behalf of the Texas City Independent School District's School Board.
Commissioner Clawson congratulated Tom Munoz and Chief Burby on the success of the Active Shooter Seminar that they hosted. He also complemented Michael Skiba on the Marathon Golf Tournament that the Bayou Golf Course hosted.
Commissioner Jones thanked Michael Skiba for doing an excellent job in representing the City well during the Golf Tournament. Ms. Jones also complemented Tom Munoz and Chief Burby on the information that was provided at the Active Shooter Seminar.
Commissioner Clark complemented Dennis J. Harris and his staff on the success of the Art Festival's opening day. Mrs. Clark also stated her satisfaction with the outcome of the Duck Durby and thanked the City on behalf of the Texas City Independent School District's School Board.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:36 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark. 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: