REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JULY 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 5:00 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
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of the Northside Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of the Northside Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
4.
| Service Awards | |||
| Allen Bjerke | Police | 07/29/2003 | 15 years |
| Gary Lynch | Public Works | 07/01/1993 | 25 years |
| Curtiss Pope | Police | 07/25/1988 | 30 years |
| Michael Miller | Public Works | 07/13/1988 | 30 years |
| Retirements | |||
| Robert Burby | Police | 14 years | |
| Curtiss Pope | Police | 30 years |
Mayor Doyle stated that Chief Burby's retirement celebration will be held at the Doyle Convention Center on July 19, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.
5.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-062, confirming Joseph Stanton as the Mayor's appointment to the Chief of Police and the swearing in of his new position. (City Secretary)
Mayor Doyle administered the oath appointing Joseph Stanton as the Chief of Police for the City of Texas City. Chief Stanton was pinned by his wife, Tracy Stanton, and son, Joseph Stanton.
Chief Stanton thanked God, his family, the City Commission, former Commissioner Mike Land and former Police Chief Robert Burby.
Mayor Doyle administered the oath appointing Joseph Stanton as the Chief of Police for the City of Texas City. Chief Stanton was pinned by his wife, Tracy Stanton, and son, Joseph Stanton.
Chief Stanton thanked God, his family, the City Commission, former Commissioner Mike Land and former Police Chief Robert Burby.
6.
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.
7.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Request to rezone from "E" (General Business) to "S-P" (Site Plan) to construct 30 rental cottages. Being 2.73 acres out of Abstract 5, J. Wells Survey. Located at 290 Dike Road.
Doug Kneupper, stated that the area needs to be rezoned to Site Plan "S-P" because the type of business that Mark Mckim is suggesting before the Commissioners does not qualify under General Business "E" zoning.
Doug Kneupper, stated that the area needs to be rezoned to Site Plan "S-P" because the type of business that Mark Mckim is suggesting before the Commissioners does not qualify under General Business "E" zoning.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PRELIMINARY ZONING
a.
Approve or deny request by Mark McKim to rezone property to "S-P" (Site Plan) to construct rental cottages. Being 2.73 acres out of Abstract 5, J. Wells Survey. Located at 290 Dike Road.
Mark McKim gave a detailed presentation of the rental cottages he proposes to build at 290 Dike Road. Mr. Mckim stated that the property will be run similar to an extended stay hotel and follow the same criteria's as an rv park.
Mark McKim gave a detailed presentation of the rental cottages he proposes to build at 290 Dike Road. Mr. Mckim stated that the property will be run similar to an extended stay hotel and follow the same criteria's as an rv park.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. to approve consent items a through j.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. to approve consent items a through j.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 20, 2018, meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-063, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-064, appointing/ re-appointing Board Members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One (TIRZ 1) and Lago Mar Development Authority Board. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-065, acknowledging the receipt of the 2017 Annual Report for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One (TIRZ 1) board. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-066, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Gulf Coast Center for the administration of Federal Transit Administration funds for the City's Shared-Use Path project. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-067, approving the purchase of round tables and chairs for the Doyle Convention Center from Mitylite, Inc. through Buyboard (contract #503-16) – local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on a Resolution No. 18-068, authorizing the Mayor to execute a new Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County, nullifying Resolution 18-019, for the reconstruction of portions of Texas Avenue and Century Blvd. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-069, awarding Bid No. 2018-055 Gasoline and Diesel Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-070, awarding Bid No. 2018-054 Laboratory Testing at The Waste Water Treatment Plant Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-071, Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Trustee Deed Sale for property known as 2509 13th Avenue North. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-14, amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III “Administration”, Chapter 32 “Law Enforcement and Fire Department”, Section 32.009 “Police Department; Classes of Positions”, by reducing the number of positions within the classification of Sergeant by one and increasing the number of positions within the classification of Corporal/Police Officers by one; prescribing the number of positions with each classification of the classified service of the Police Department. (Police Department)
Mayor Doyle explained that the Ordinance amendment is necessary in order to reflect the changes to a few officers classifications.
Mayor Doyle explained that the Ordinance amendment is necessary in order to reflect the changes to a few officers classifications.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-15, approving the abandonment a 60' right-of-way known as 20th Street North. Being the north 60' x 250 ± feet of 20th Street North, lying between Lots 43, 44A, 45 and Lots 66, 67 and 68 of the Amburn Boat Basin and Terry's Landing S/d. Located on the north end of 20th Street, north of 42nd Avenue and ending at Moses Lake. (Transportation and Planning)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this request was presented at a Planning Board meeting on July 2, 2018, and no oppositions were made.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones questioned who the property would belong to once its abandoned. Mr. Kneupper stated that it will belong to the property owners at no cost to them.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this request was presented at a Planning Board meeting on July 2, 2018, and no oppositions were made.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones questioned who the property would belong to once its abandoned. Mr. Kneupper stated that it will belong to the property owners at no cost to them.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-16, amending the City's fiscal year 2017-2018 budget to appropriate funds for the repair of gearbox at Rainwater Pump Station A. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, stated that a budget amendment is needed to replace damaged gears and shafts to a gear box located at Pump Station A.
Laura Boyd, stated that a budget amendment is needed to replace damaged gears and shafts to a gear box located at Pump Station A.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the summer participation this year has overly exceeded the Library's summer participation for previous years.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, congratulated Chief Stanton.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the City's Summer Camp is going well.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing and Tourism Coordinator, stated that the Family Bike Festival will be on July 28, 2018, at the Sanders Vincent Community Center from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Jesse Rubio, Assistant Fire Chief, congratulated Chief Joseph Stanton.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the summer participation this year has overly exceeded the Library's summer participation for previous years.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, congratulated Chief Stanton.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the City's Summer Camp is going well.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing and Tourism Coordinator, stated that the Family Bike Festival will be on July 28, 2018, at the Sanders Vincent Community Center from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Jesse Rubio, Assistant Fire Chief, congratulated Chief Joseph Stanton.
12.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle expressed his condolences to Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones for the passing of her sister.
Mayor Doyle then thanked the City's First Responders.
Mayor Doyle expressed his condolences to Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones for the passing of her sister.
Mayor Doyle then thanked the City's First Responders.
13.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated his appreciation for the City's Fourth of July celebrations despite the weather.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson congratulated Chief Joseph Stanton and complimented Dennis J. Harris on how great all the Texas City parks look.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark thanked City staff and Chief Stanton for all of their dedicated work.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated his appreciation for the City's Fourth of July celebrations despite the weather.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson congratulated Chief Joseph Stanton and complimented Dennis J. Harris on how great all the Texas City parks look.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark thanked City staff and Chief Stanton for all of their dedicated work.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:42 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson. 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: