REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 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 15, 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 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- 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
- Absent:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Kevin Herrin of The Fellowship Church.
Led by Pastor Kevin Herrin of The Fellowship Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
4.
PROMOTIONS:
Sergeant Manuel Johnson to Lieutenant. (Police)
Corporal John Ivy to Sergeant. (Police)
Police Chief Joseph Stanton promoted Sergeant Manuel Johnson to Lieutenant and Corporal John Ivy to Sergeant. Lieutenant Johnson was pinned by his son, Austin Johnson, and Sergeant Ivy was pinned by his son, Joshua Ivy.
Sergeant Manuel Johnson to Lieutenant. (Police)
Corporal John Ivy to Sergeant. (Police)
Police Chief Joseph Stanton promoted Sergeant Manuel Johnson to Lieutenant and Corporal John Ivy to Sergeant. Lieutenant Johnson was pinned by his son, Austin Johnson, and Sergeant Ivy was pinned by his son, Joshua Ivy.
5.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| John Ivy | Police | 0/25/2008 | 10 years |
| Joseph Biagas | Public Works | 08/19/2008 | 10 years |
| Cynthia Baker | Fire | 08/18/2008 | 10 years |
| Bradley Macik | Police | 08/07/2008 | 10 years |
| Jimmie Reynolds | Police | 08/04/2008 | 10 years |
| Debra Taylor | Parks & Recreation | 08/28/1998 | 20 years |
| Mark Holland | Public Works | 08/24/1998 | 20 years |
| Ramon Leon | Water | 08/10/1998 | 20 years |
| Jesse Rubio | Fire | 08/23/1993 | 25 years |
| Retirement | |||
| Ronald Hall | Police | 32 years |
b.
Proclaiming September 8, 2018 as Laundered With Kindness Day.
The Proclamation was received by Tonia Griffin and members of the Khambrel Foundation Righteous Acts of Kindness volunteer group.
The Proclamation was received by Tonia Griffin and members of the Khambrel Foundation Righteous Acts of Kindness volunteer group.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public Hearing on sale of City property on the north side of the 200 block of Dike Road to an independent foundation (the Texas City Economic Development Corporation) in accordance with State Law. (Management Services)
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Mark McKim needs a bit more property to develop the land in a manner that is attractive and meets the standards that the City has required which necessitated the purchase of additional land owned by the City of Texas City.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that Mark McKim needs a bit more property to develop the land in a manner that is attractive and meets the standards that the City has required which necessitated the purchase of additional land owned by the City of Texas City.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for August 1, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Approve City Commission Minutes for August 8, 2018 Special Called Meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-076, approving contract for RFQ No. 2018-357 CDBG-DR Grant-Engineering/Architectural/Surveying. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-077, approving to continue Interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown. (Community Development)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that the continuance of this Interlocal Agreement with Baytown should be approved because it has greatly helped the City with demolitions. With this agreement, anually the City does about 75 demolitions, without it, the City was doing less than half of that number.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that the continuance of this Interlocal Agreement with Baytown should be approved because it has greatly helped the City with demolitions. With this agreement, anually the City does about 75 demolitions, without it, the City was doing less than half of that number.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-078, authorizing payment of windstorm insurance premium to Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. (Finance)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-079, Authorizing the sale of City property on the north side of the 200 block of Dike Road to an independent foundation (the Texas City Economic Development Corporation) in accordance with State Law. (City Secretary)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated that he pulled this item so that the minutes could reflect that this resolution reflects what Nicholas Finan explained during the public hearing.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated that he pulled this item so that the minutes could reflect that this resolution reflects what Nicholas Finan explained during the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-080, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Gallagher to provide insurance brokerage and consultation services and rescind Resolution 18-045 authorizing Mayor to enter an agreement with Aon for the same. (Human Resources)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-081, approving contract for RFQ No. 2018-350 HMA Grant Assistance-Engineering. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-082, approving Bid No. 2018-056 Liquid Asphalt - Transport Load. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-083, amending Resolution No. 18-064 to appoint/ re-appoint Board Members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One (TIRZ 1) and Largo Mar Development Authority Board. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-17, approving a 15' variance to the 60' width requirement for a flag lot as required by Section 159.050 D(2) of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Planning Board recommends that this 15 ft. variance be grated so that Sharon McDaniels can split her property.
Sharon McDaniels, resident, stated that she intends to split her property and sell a portion of it.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Planning Board recommends that this 15 ft. variance be grated so that Sharon McDaniels can split her property.
Sharon McDaniels, resident, stated that she intends to split her property and sell a portion of it.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
James Hartshon, City Secretary, stated that there will be a Movie on the Dike on August 18, 2018.
James Hartshon, City Secretary, stated that there will be a Movie on the Dike on August 18, 2018.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones stated that TCISD will be starting school on Monday, August 20th so be aware of school zones.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones stated that TCISD will be starting school on Monday, August 20th so be aware of school zones.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:38 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:
| ______________________________ | |
| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: