REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JUNE 20, 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 5:00 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 At-Large
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large
- Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
- Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Jerry B. Lee from Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Jerry B. Lee from Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander.
Led by Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards |
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| Byron Sefcik | Parks & Recreation | 06/11/2008 | 10 years |
| Patricia Proehl | Municipal Court | 06/02/2008 | 10 years |
| Glenn Riske | Public Works | 06/22/1998 | 20 years |
| Artemio Aguilera | Public Works | 06/22/1998 | 20 years |
| William Fattig | Fire | 06/17/1998 | 20 years |
| Ruth Sellers | Parks & Recreation | 06/15/1998 | 20 years |
| Christopher Sonnier | Public Works | 06/27/1988 | 30 years |
| Retirement |
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| Artemio Aguilera | Public Works | 20 years |
Mayor Doyle thanked Artemio Aguilera for his service to the City.
Artemio Aguilera thanked the City Commissioners and introduced his family members that were in attendance.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Collections (Municipal Court)
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the milestones the Municipal Court has achieved since 2017.
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the milestones the Municipal Court has achieved since 2017.
b.
Senior Citizens Program (Recreation and Tourism)
Lenora Mendez, Senior Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation on how the Nessler Senior Program is enriching the lives of Texas City's senior citizens. The program offers a variety of classes, transportation services and meals.
Lenora Mendez, Senior Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation on how the Nessler Senior Program is enriching the lives of Texas City's senior citizens. The program offers a variety of classes, transportation services and meals.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve consent items a though i.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve consent items a though i.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 6, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-054, approving the rejection of all bids received for Bid No. 2018-349 Family Aquatic Park Employee Parking Lot Improvements. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-055, approving RFP No. 2018-348 HMA Grant Services-Management Contract. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-056, approving Bid No. 2018-052 Building Materials Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-057, appointing Aric Owens to the Zoning Commission. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-058, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bunker Hill Village. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-059, appointing and/ or re-appointing a member of the Galveston County Health District’s Animal Control Advisory Committee. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider approval of a Resolution 18-060, authorizing the submittal of the 5th / 4th Ave. Rehabilitation and Added Capacity Project to the H-GAC 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program Call for Projects. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-061, appointing Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts to the Galveston County Transit District Board of Directors. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
NOTICES
a.
Canceling of the July 4, 2018 Commission Meeting due to Independence Day Holiday.
Mayor Doyle stated that the next City Commission Meeting will be held on July 18, 2018.
Mayor Doyle stated that the next City Commission Meeting will be held on July 18, 2018.
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Richard Capestani, resident, requested that the City Commission consider taking his three suggestions into effect. First, Mr. Capestani requested that more trees be planted in all City parks, then he requested that the City add solar panels to the roofs of all City buildings. Lastly, Mr. Capestani requested that the City Commission consider adopting an ordinance to require new residential and commercial buildings to have a rain water harvesting system.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the Kid Fish Event will take place on June 23rd at Carver Park. Mr. Harris also stated that the Fourth of July Parade will start on 4th Avenue and head down 6th Street to the Texas City Museum.
Richard Capestani, resident, requested that the City Commission consider taking his three suggestions into effect. First, Mr. Capestani requested that more trees be planted in all City parks, then he requested that the City add solar panels to the roofs of all City buildings. Lastly, Mr. Capestani requested that the City Commission consider adopting an ordinance to require new residential and commercial buildings to have a rain water harvesting system.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the Kid Fish Event will take place on June 23rd at Carver Park. Mr. Harris also stated that the Fourth of July Parade will start on 4th Avenue and head down 6th Street to the Texas City Museum.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle stated that Police Chief Robert Burby will be retiring at the end of the month and Assistant Police Chief Joe Stanton will serve as interim until he is voted in by the City Commission.
Mayor Doyle stated that Police Chief Robert Burby will be retiring at the end of the month and Assistant Police Chief Joe Stanton will serve as interim until he is voted in by the City Commission.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July.
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 |
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: