REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MAY 2, 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 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
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's United Methodist Church.
Pastor Stephanie invited all in attendance to the United Methodist Church's National Day of Prayer event on May 3, 2018.
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's United Methodist Church.
Pastor Stephanie invited all in attendance to the United Methodist Church's National Day of Prayer event on May 3, 2018.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Firefighter Edwin Newton promotion to Engineer. (Fire Department)
Edwin Newton was promoted from Firefighter to Engineer by Fire Chief David Zacherl. Engineer Newton was pinned by his wife.
Edwin Newton was promoted from Firefighter to Engineer by Fire Chief David Zacherl. Engineer Newton was pinned by his wife.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Library Report (Library)
Luke Alvey, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the different programs and activities the Library will be hosting this summer.
Commissioner Dee Ann Haney complimented Mr. Alvey on his excitement and passion for the Library.
Mayor Doyle congratulated Luke on his promotion to Library Director.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the different programs and activities the Library will be hosting this summer.
Commissioner Dee Ann Haney complimented Mr. Alvey on his excitement and passion for the Library.
Mayor Doyle congratulated Luke on his promotion to Library Director.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item e pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Anna Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to approve consent items a, b, c, d, f, and g.
Item e pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Anna Haney, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to approve consent items a, b, c, d, f, and g.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 18, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action Resolution No. 18-033, finding that Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC’s Application for Approval to amend its Distribution cost recovery factor pursuant to 16 tex. admin. code § 25.243 to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-034, approving a contract for Bid No. 2018-341 15th Avenue Drainage Improvements Phase 2 - Bay Street. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-035, approving a contract for the 2018 Pavement Striping Project at various locations. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-036, appointing and swearing in Donnie D. Quintanilla as a temporary Municipal Court Judge. (City Secretary)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Mr. Quintanilla will be sworn in by James Hartshorn, City Secretary, at a later date.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Mr. Quintanilla will be sworn in by James Hartshorn, City Secretary, at a later date.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Dee Ann Haney, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to appoint Donnie D. Quintanilla as temporary Municipal Court Judge.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-037, approving Bid No. 2018-049 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-038, approving Bid No. 2018-050 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-08, third and final reading of the Gas Franchise Agreement with Centerpoint. (City Secretary)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner District 2 Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 18-08.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peggy Taylor, resident, requested that someone help her understand the easements on or around her property line.
Mayor Doyle requested that Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, research the issue and contact Ms. Taylor before the week ends.
Ellen Chuoke presented the Boy Scouts from Troop 246. Wyatt Chuoke, Fernando Tello, Pete Hipp, Nathan Hudnall, Sean Ivy, Patrick Hayes, Austin Jordan, Gabe Garcia, Kent Anderson, Hunter Jordan, and Asa Brieden were all in attendance to complete requirements towards earning their Citizen in the Community Merit Badge and Communications Badge.
Mayor Doyle encouraged the Scouts to continue on in their journey and explained that becoming an Eagle Scout was one of his greatest accomplishments.
STAFF COMMENTS
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Clerk, stated she is looking forward to working with Mr. Quintanilla as temporary Municipal Court Judge.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library is collecting books for SMART Family Literacy, a community-based organization focused on building literacy in underprivileged areas.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Lago Mar is building homes at a high rate and the land development in Texas City is very attractive.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, introduced his new Emergency Management Assistant, Dionicio Gonzalez.
Dennis Harris, Recreation & Tourism Director, stated that the Cinco de Mayo parade is on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 10:00 am.
Peggy Taylor, resident, requested that someone help her understand the easements on or around her property line.
Mayor Doyle requested that Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, research the issue and contact Ms. Taylor before the week ends.
Ellen Chuoke presented the Boy Scouts from Troop 246. Wyatt Chuoke, Fernando Tello, Pete Hipp, Nathan Hudnall, Sean Ivy, Patrick Hayes, Austin Jordan, Gabe Garcia, Kent Anderson, Hunter Jordan, and Asa Brieden were all in attendance to complete requirements towards earning their Citizen in the Community Merit Badge and Communications Badge.
Mayor Doyle encouraged the Scouts to continue on in their journey and explained that becoming an Eagle Scout was one of his greatest accomplishments.
STAFF COMMENTS
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Clerk, stated she is looking forward to working with Mr. Quintanilla as temporary Municipal Court Judge.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library is collecting books for SMART Family Literacy, a community-based organization focused on building literacy in underprivileged areas.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Lago Mar is building homes at a high rate and the land development in Texas City is very attractive.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, introduced his new Emergency Management Assistant, Dionicio Gonzalez.
Dennis Harris, Recreation & Tourism Director, stated that the Cinco de Mayo parade is on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 10:00 am.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle explained that Commissioner Dorthea Jones was absent due to a family emergency.
Mayor Doyle explained that Commissioner Dorthea Jones was absent due to a family emergency.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Jami Clark thanked the Boy Scouts from Troop 246 for coming to the meeting.
Commissioner Jami Clark thanked the Boy Scouts from Troop 246 for coming to the meeting.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:30 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: