REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 5, 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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- 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 Captain Patrick Jones of the Salvation Army.
Led by Captain Patrick Jones of the Salvation Army.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Texas City Museum (Recreation and Tourism)
Amanda Vance, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the success of the Texas City Museum and newly adopted procedures.
Amanda Vance, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the success of the Texas City Museum and newly adopted procedures.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Second public hearing to hear citizens' opinions in favor of or in opposition to the proposed 2018 tax rate of $0.55 per $100 valuation. This rate exceeds the effective tax rate of $0.520993 per $100 valuation, but is less than the rollback tax rate of $0.559568 per $100 valuation. The proposed rate is $0.027197 less than the 2017 tax rate of $0.577197 per $100 valuation. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed 2018 tax rate of $0.55 per $100 valuation. Laura Boyd stated that the proposed rate is $0.027197 less than the 2017 tax rate of $0.577197 per $100 valuation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed 2018 tax rate of $0.55 per $100 valuation. Laura Boyd stated that the proposed rate is $0.027197 less than the 2017 tax rate of $0.577197 per $100 valuation.
b.
A public hearing to hear citizens' opinions in favor of or in opposition to the City of Texas City's proposed 2018/2019 Fiscal Year Budget. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the 2018 - 2019 proposed budget is posted online and the new tax rate and tax roll will be discussed at our next City Commission meeting on September 19, 2018.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the 2018 - 2019 proposed budget is posted online and the new tax rate and tax roll will be discussed at our next City Commission meeting on September 19, 2018.
c.
Tom Moughon / 412 Central Park Ltd. requests to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "PUD" (Planned Unit Development) to construct a RV Park along with other commercial uses. Being 67 Acres out of the Waterman's S/d, W.K. Wilson Survey. Located east of FM 2004 and north of Mall of the Mainland.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, gave detailed discription of the PV Park Tom Moughon would like to construct FM 2004.
Sharon Dixon, Clayton Leopold, Gina Gilmp, Elizabeth Shelton, Shepherd Shelton, Kelley Jawalka, Pamela Snyder, Cory and Brianna Dickerson and Robert Gowing spoke before the City Commission in opposition of Mr. Moughon's rezoning request. Traffic, safety, drainage, decreasing property value and enviornmental impact were the concerns of many of the Rainsong subdivion residents.
Tom Moughon spoke before the City Commission in favor of his rezoning request. Mr. Moughon stated that many of the Rainsong subdivion residents spoke out, last year, at his first attemt to get this project approved, but he has since changed aspects of the project to meet thier concerns.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, gave detailed discription of the PV Park Tom Moughon would like to construct FM 2004.
Sharon Dixon, Clayton Leopold, Gina Gilmp, Elizabeth Shelton, Shepherd Shelton, Kelley Jawalka, Pamela Snyder, Cory and Brianna Dickerson and Robert Gowing spoke before the City Commission in opposition of Mr. Moughon's rezoning request. Traffic, safety, drainage, decreasing property value and enviornmental impact were the concerns of many of the Rainsong subdivion residents.
Tom Moughon spoke before the City Commission in favor of his rezoning request. Mr. Moughon stated that many of the Rainsong subdivion residents spoke out, last year, at his first attemt to get this project approved, but he has since changed aspects of the project to meet thier concerns.
d.
Jerry LeBlanc requests to rezone to PUD (Planned Unit Development) to construct a new 584 lot subdivision. Being a 161.96 acre tract out of Lots 5,7 and 9 of the Waterman's S/d, W.K. Wilson Survey. Located west of FM 2004 and north of Rainsong S/d.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, presented pictures and a detailed plan before the City Commission.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, presented pictures and a detailed plan before the City Commission.
6.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Approve or deny request by Tom Moughon/412 Central Park Ltd. to rezone property from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "PUD" (Planned Unit Development). Being 67 acres out of the Waterman's S/d, W.K. Wilson Survey. Located east of FM 2004 and north of Mall of the Mainland.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts, Seconded by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle
Vote: 2 - 4 FAILED
b.
Approve or deny request by Jerry LeBlanc to rezone to PUD to construct a new 584 lot subdivision. Being 161.96 acres out of Lots 5,7 and 9 of the Waterman's S/d, W.K. Wilson Survey. Located west of FM 2004 and north of Rainsong S/d.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Items a, b, e, g, and j.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Items a, b, e, g, and j.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for August 15, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Approve City Commission Minutes for August 22, 2018 Special Called Meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-084, directing the City Engineer and Planning Department to prepare a service plan that details specific municipal services that would be provided to an area considered for annexation. (Legal)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that this annexation stems from a request from CenterPoint to annex their existing territory into Texas City's boundaries.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Russell Plackemeier, City Attorney, stated that this annexation stems from a request from CenterPoint to annex their existing territory into Texas City's boundaries.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-085, calling of two public hearings to be held on the proposed annexation of certain property by the City of Texas City. (City Secretary)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that this annexation will help to better define the City's boundries and gives our police and fire departments a clearer map of their service areas.
Commission At-Large Bruce Clawson asked if any homes are included in this annexation.
James Hartshorn responded that there are no residental properties included in this annexation.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that this annexation will help to better define the City's boundries and gives our police and fire departments a clearer map of their service areas.
Commission At-Large Bruce Clawson asked if any homes are included in this annexation.
James Hartshorn responded that there are no residental properties included in this annexation.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-086, appointing and/ or re-appointing members to the Galveston County Health District's United Board of Health. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-088, authorizing the Charter Review Committee to name Bob Senter as Chairperson. (City Secretary)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that the Texas City Charter has not been reviewed in 20 years. Commissioner Roberts will work together with 9 Texas City residents and City staff to review the Charter and bring any suggested changes before the City Commission.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that the Texas City Charter has not been reviewed in 20 years. Commissioner Roberts will work together with 9 Texas City residents and City staff to review the Charter and bring any suggested changes before the City Commission.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-089, approving the appointments and/or re-appointments to various Boards, Commissions and Committees. (Management Services)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-090, awarding a contract for Bid No. 2018-057 Removal of Debris From Treatment Plant Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Item pulled by mistake. No comments made.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Item pulled by mistake. No comments made.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-091, awarding a contract for RFP No. 2018-053 Solid Waste Management Services. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated that the City has contracted with a new solid waste company so the rates and process of trash pick-up will be changing.
Mayor Doyle explained that all residents will now have trash containers that will be picked up twice a week, debris will be picked up once a week and the biosphere will still be open for residents to bring there recyclables to.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated that the City has contracted with a new solid waste company so the rates and process of trash pick-up will be changing.
Mayor Doyle explained that all residents will now have trash containers that will be picked up twice a week, debris will be picked up once a week and the biosphere will still be open for residents to bring there recyclables to.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-092, awarding Bid No. 2018-059 Removal and Transport of Wastewater from Frac Tank Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-087, setting the date for adoption of the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that according to the Texas Local Government Code a date needs to be set in order to vote for the adoption of the 2018 - 2019 fiscal year budget. Laura Boyd stated that the date for this vote will be on September 19, 2018.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that according to the Texas Local Government Code a date needs to be set in order to vote for the adoption of the 2018 - 2019 fiscal year budget. Laura Boyd stated that the date for this vote will be on September 19, 2018.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-18, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget to revise the tax levy for tax year 2017. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this amendment is needed to correct the budget based off the Galveston Central Appraisal District's newly adopted tax levy revision.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this amendment is needed to correct the budget based off the Galveston Central Appraisal District's newly adopted tax levy revision.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-093, to increase monthly fees for garbage collection. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that due to increased costs to the City, the solid waste manager is recommending to increase the monthly collection rate by $12.00. This will result in a monthly charge of $24.95 for residential customers, $22.95 for senior citizens (aged 65 and over), and $30.95 for small businesses.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that due to increased costs to the City, the solid waste manager is recommending to increase the monthly collection rate by $12.00. This will result in a monthly charge of $24.95 for residential customers, $22.95 for senior citizens (aged 65 and over), and $30.95 for small businesses.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-19, amending the City's fiscal year 2017-2018 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of police vehicles. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that Ford Motor Company informed the Police Department that they will be stopping the production of the Ford Police Interceptor after September 21st until February of 2019. The delivery and payment of these vehicles will not be until 2019, so this purchase order will need to be carried over in the budget.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that Ford Motor Company informed the Police Department that they will be stopping the production of the Ford Police Interceptor after September 21st until February of 2019. The delivery and payment of these vehicles will not be until 2019, so this purchase order will need to be carried over in the budget.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-20, amending the City's fiscal year 2017-2018 budget to appropriate additional funds for Bayou Golf Course expenditures. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the Bayou Golf Course needs to appropriate additional funds to replace 36 trees at the pitch and putt area of the course and purchase and install two Essence Fans for the open air pavilion.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the Bayou Golf Course needs to appropriate additional funds to replace 36 trees at the pitch and putt area of the course and purchase and install two Essence Fans for the open air pavilion.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julian Marquez, resident, passed out an information packet to the City Commissioners pertaining to 5G Technology and spoke in opposition of the City ever allowing this type of technology into Texas City in the future.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvery, Library Director, introduced the new Library Assistant Director, Barret Havens.
Julian Marquez, resident, passed out an information packet to the City Commissioners pertaining to 5G Technology and spoke in opposition of the City ever allowing this type of technology into Texas City in the future.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvery, Library Director, introduced the new Library Assistant Director, Barret Havens.
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle stated that theres going to be a busy few weeks on 6th Street with the Old Smokey competition on September 15th, the annual Art Walk and Touch-a-Truck.
Mayor Doyle stated that theres going to be a busy few weeks on 6th Street with the Old Smokey competition on September 15th, the annual Art Walk and Touch-a-Truck.
11.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that Emken-Linton Funeral Home will be having an Annual September 11th Remeberance Ceremony honoring First Respponders.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated that according to recent legislature cities no longer have the authority over certain technology or tower operations.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that Emken-Linton Funeral Home will be having an Annual September 11th Remeberance Ceremony honoring First Respponders.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated that according to recent legislature cities no longer have the authority over certain technology or tower operations.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:27 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: