REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, AUGUST 1, 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 5:02 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 Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROMOTIONS:
Captain Jess Colwell to Assistant Chief of Police. (Police)
Jess Colwell was promoted from Captain to Assistant Chief of Police by Police Chief Joseph Stanton. Assistant Chief Colwell was pinned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Lieutenant David Fairchild to Captain. (Police)
David Fairchild was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain by Police Chief Joseph Stanton. Lt. Fairchild was pinned by his fellow Officers.
Captain Jess Colwell to Assistant Chief of Police. (Police)
Jess Colwell was promoted from Captain to Assistant Chief of Police by Police Chief Joseph Stanton. Assistant Chief Colwell was pinned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Lieutenant David Fairchild to Captain. (Police)
David Fairchild was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain by Police Chief Joseph Stanton. Lt. Fairchild was pinned by his fellow Officers.
5.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
World Breastfeeding Week August 1st - August 7th.
Rhomari Leigh accepted a proclamation on behalf of The Melanin Mama, LLC. to commemorate the first day of World Breastfeeding Week.
Rhomari Leigh accepted a proclamation on behalf of The Melanin Mama, LLC. to commemorate the first day of World Breastfeeding Week.
6.
REPORTS
a.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Randall Johnston, Code Enforcement Officer, gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the resolve rate for each type of abatement he and his officers cite for.
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. asked who pays for the cost that's incurred when abandoned cars get picked up? Officer Johnston explained that the tow companies will apply for the title of the picked up vehicles and keep them.
Marilyn Logan, Inspections Administrative Specialist, then gave a PowerPoint presentation on substandard structure abatements. Ms. Logan also gave visual updates of cases where abatement orders were signed and the necessary improvements had been made.
Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander asked if there would be any upcoming demolitions on the west side of Texas City? Ms. Logan explained that they currently have a long list of properties that are awaiting demolition and that they typically start demos on properties that have received complaints first. Mayor Doyle asked Commissioner Alexander to get a list together, for Ms. Logan, of any properties that he knows need demolishing.
Randall Johnston, Code Enforcement Officer, gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the resolve rate for each type of abatement he and his officers cite for.
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. asked who pays for the cost that's incurred when abandoned cars get picked up? Officer Johnston explained that the tow companies will apply for the title of the picked up vehicles and keep them.
Marilyn Logan, Inspections Administrative Specialist, then gave a PowerPoint presentation on substandard structure abatements. Ms. Logan also gave visual updates of cases where abatement orders were signed and the necessary improvements had been made.
Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander asked if there would be any upcoming demolitions on the west side of Texas City? Ms. Logan explained that they currently have a long list of properties that are awaiting demolition and that they typically start demos on properties that have received complaints first. Mayor Doyle asked Commissioner Alexander to get a list together, for Ms. Logan, of any properties that he knows need demolishing.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, to approve consent agenda items a, b, c, and d.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, to approve consent agenda items a, b, c, and d.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 18, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-072, approving Bid No. 2018-354 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase18A. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-073, approving contract for Bid No. 2018-353 Texas City Museum Exterior Wall Repairs. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-074, approving the Community Development Annual Action Plan and Budget for program year 2018. (Community Development, Housing Authority)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brooks Elliston, resident of Grand Caye, spoke before the City Commission to express his concern for parking safety along Skyline Drive.
STAFF COMMENTS
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, introduced the City's new Building Official, George Schonert.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that his department will receive the high water vehicle they purchased, tomorrow, August 2, 2018.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the City's Summer Camp will be ending this week. Mr. Harris also stated that after August 19, 2018, the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center will be switching to their weekends only schedule.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that there will be a Special Meeting on August 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to propose a new property tax rate.
Brooks Elliston, resident of Grand Caye, spoke before the City Commission to express his concern for parking safety along Skyline Drive.
STAFF COMMENTS
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, introduced the City's new Building Official, George Schonert.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that his department will receive the high water vehicle they purchased, tomorrow, August 2, 2018.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the City's Summer Camp will be ending this week. Mr. Harris also stated that after August 19, 2018, the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center will be switching to their weekends only schedule.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that there will be a Special Meeting on August 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to propose a new property tax rate.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts reminded everyone that the 2018 - 2019 school year will be starting soon which means school zones will be back in effect.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts reminded everyone that the 2018 - 2019 school year will be starting soon which means school zones will be back in effect.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:37 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| PHIL ROBERTS, MAYOR PRO TEM |
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: