REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 3, 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 5:01 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 Tim Franklin of The Connection Church.
Led by Pastor Tim Franklin of The Connection Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Able Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Able Garza, Jr.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
National Physical Therapy Month
Sharon Deshotel accepted the proclamation on behalf of Mainland Medical Center.
Sharon Deshotel accepted the proclamation on behalf of Mainland Medical Center.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Aquatic Program (Recreation and Tourism)
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, gave a PowerPoint presentation over the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center. Mr. Harris stated that in the 6 years the facility has been operating, the fees have not changed.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, gave a PowerPoint presentation over the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center. Mr. Harris stated that in the 6 years the facility has been operating, the fees have not changed.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
First Public Hearing of Annexation (City Secretary)
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that this will be the first of two public hearings concerning the annexation of property along HWY 146. Mr. Harsthorn stated that this annexation comes at the request of CenterPoint energy and does not include any residential housing.
Several residents requested to speak with their main concerns being if the City plans to further annex the area or economically develop it in any way.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that this will be the first of two public hearings concerning the annexation of property along HWY 146. Mr. Harsthorn stated that this annexation comes at the request of CenterPoint energy and does not include any residential housing.
Several residents requested to speak with their main concerns being if the City plans to further annex the area or economically develop it in any way.
b.
Hollie Kleitz/Quasar Group request to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "C" (Multi-Family Residential) to construct apartments and townhomes. Being a 9.4 acre tract out of Lots 9,11 of the Waterman's S/d. Located at 3210 Gulf Freeway.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this request has been approved by the Zoning and Planning Boards.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to close the public hearings.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this request has been approved by the Zoning and Planning Boards.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to close the public hearings.
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Hollie Kleitz/Quasar Group requests to rezone property from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "C" (Multi-family Residential) to construct apartments and townhomes.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a and b.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a and b.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for September 19, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-099, approving a revised contract between the Galveston County Heath District and the City of Texas City for water pollution and abatement services. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-100, authorizing the Mayor to execute a one year agreement between the County of Galveston and the City of Texas City for Mutual Aid. (Fire Department)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner At-Large Clawson asked Fire Chief David Zacher to estimate how many calls his department gets to unincorporated areas?
Fire Chief Zacherl stated about 150 a year.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner At-Large Clawson asked Fire Chief David Zacher to estimate how many calls his department gets to unincorporated areas?
Fire Chief Zacherl stated about 150 a year.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-28, reducing the speed limit along Interstate 45 during construction, at the request of TxDot. (City Engineer)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that TxDot has requested that this Oridnance be presented before the City Commission. Diring the duration of time that the Gulf Freeway is being reconstructed, a lowered speed limit is necessary to ensure the safety of the constuction workers and drivers.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that TxDot has requested that this Oridnance be presented before the City Commission. Diring the duration of time that the Gulf Freeway is being reconstructed, a lowered speed limit is necessary to ensure the safety of the constuction workers and drivers.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the Scrivener’s Error in Ordinance No. 18-22 to amend the City of Texas City’s 2017/2018 fiscal year budget to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this Ordinance is the same as the one that was approved on September 19, 2018. The title of one of the fund accounts was incorrect and needed to be corrected in the body of the Ordinance.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this Ordinance is the same as the one that was approved on September 19, 2018. The title of one of the fund accounts was incorrect and needed to be corrected in the body of the Ordinance.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action, by record vote, on the Scrivener' Error in Ordinance No. 18-27, levying an ad valorem tax for the year 2018 for the City of Texas City. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this Ordinance is like the one that was approved on September 19, 2018. A number was left off of a percentage withing the body of the Ordinance and it needed to be corrected.
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor-- Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pre Tem, Commissioner At-Large-- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large-- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1-- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3-- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this Ordinance is like the one that was approved on September 19, 2018. A number was left off of a percentage withing the body of the Ordinance and it needed to be corrected.
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor-- Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pre Tem, Commissioner At-Large-- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large-- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1-- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3-- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ricky Soliz of Boy Scout Troop 124 was in attendance, with his father Johnny Soliz, to earn his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, wished his wife, Kimberly, a Happy 31st Anniversary.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run will be October 6th and the Hallowpalooza will be on October 31st.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that the Art Walk and Old Smokey Cook-off will be on October 13th down on 6th Street.
Ricky Soliz of Boy Scout Troop 124 was in attendance, with his father Johnny Soliz, to earn his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, wished his wife, Kimberly, a Happy 31st Anniversary.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run will be October 6th and the Hallowpalooza will be on October 31st.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that the Art Walk and Old Smokey Cook-off will be on October 13th down on 6th Street.
11.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts wished Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark a speedy recovery after her surgery.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark congratulated Ricky Soliz on raising hard working children and reminisced on how great of an athlete Mr. Soliz was when she coached his soccer team as a child.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts wished Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark a speedy recovery after her surgery.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark congratulated Ricky Soliz on raising hard working children and reminisced on how great of an athlete Mr. Soliz was when she coached his soccer team as a child.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Cimmissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:48 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
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary