REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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, DECEMBER 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
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Before leading the invocation, Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's Methodist Church, asked for a moment of silence on behalf of George H. W. Bush.
Before leading the invocation, Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's Methodist Church, asked for a moment of silence on behalf of George H. W. Bush.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Emergency Management Annual Report (Homeland Security)
Thomas Munoz. Emergency Management Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the grants that the Emergency Management Department recieved and utilized during the 2018 calendar year.
Thomas Munoz. Emergency Management Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the grants that the Emergency Management Department recieved and utilized during the 2018 calendar year.
b.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Dennis Harris, Fire Marshall, Marilyn Logan, Inspector, and Clayton Pope, Police Lieutenant, gave PowerePoint presentations on the current resolve rates for abatements, demolitions and court case processes.
Commissioner Alexander asked what a voluntary release meant.
Marilyn Logan explained that the owners willingly released thier rights to the property and no lien was placed against it.
Dennis Harris, Fire Marshall, Marilyn Logan, Inspector, and Clayton Pope, Police Lieutenant, gave PowerePoint presentations on the current resolve rates for abatements, demolitions and court case processes.
Commissioner Alexander asked what a voluntary release meant.
Marilyn Logan explained that the owners willingly released thier rights to the property and no lien was placed against it.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Cimmissioner Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a through f.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Cimmissioner Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a through f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for November 7, 2018 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution 18-129, amending resolution 17-093 which approved the purchase of cameras from CDW Government, LLC. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-130, authorizing the submission of multiple Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant applications for DR-4332. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-131, awarding Bid No. 2019-063 Recycled Crushed Concrete Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-132, authorizing a Professional Engineering - Agreement for Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC for improvements to Sanitary Sewer Lift Station #29. (City Engineer)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-133, approving of the purchase and delivery of a vacuum excavator through Buy Board - Local Government Purchasing Cooperative. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 18-134, approving the purchase of three (3) vehicles for various City departments. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated that he wanted to give clarity that the lowest bidder is who gets awarded City bids in accordance with the law.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated that he wanted to give clarity that the lowest bidder is who gets awarded City bids in accordance with the law.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
6.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-30, amending the City of Texas City's 2018/2019 fiscal year budget to close the 2017-2018 fiscal year purchase orders. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that purchase orders that are outstanding at the end of the fiscal year need to be canceled and rolled into the current fiscal year budget.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that purchase orders that are outstanding at the end of the fiscal year need to be canceled and rolled into the current fiscal year budget.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-31, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget to appropriate funds for the Dollar Bay and Moses Lake habitat project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director stated that Ducks Unlimited and Galveston Bay Foundation are working on a project to benefit the wetlands habitat of the Dollar Bay and Moses Lake area.
Mayor Doyle introduced Matt Dunn from Ducks Unlimited.
Matt Dunn stated that the total project is estimated to cost $2.6 million and thanked the City Commission for their commitment and support.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director stated that Ducks Unlimited and Galveston Bay Foundation are working on a project to benefit the wetlands habitat of the Dollar Bay and Moses Lake area.
Mayor Doyle introduced Matt Dunn from Ducks Unlimited.
Matt Dunn stated that the total project is estimated to cost $2.6 million and thanked the City Commission for their commitment and support.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-32, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for engineering fees pertaining to Lift Station #29 improvements. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this budget amentment is to account for the engineering fees of the Lift Station #29 improvements project.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this budget amentment is to account for the engineering fees of the Lift Station #29 improvements project.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 18-33, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for the African American Cultural Park. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library will be having a book sale on December 8, 2018.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave kudos to the I.T. Department and James Hartshorn for the Council Room upgrades.
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, stated that the Police Departments will be hosting Christmas with the Blue on December 8, 2018, and the TCPD Christmas Party will be on December 10, 2018. Chief Stanton also stated that TCPD has kicked off the holiday season with thier annual Treats on Tickets initiative.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that that pursuant of Texas Government Code 551.043 the outside bulletin post will be removed in January of 2019.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated the new City dumpsters have been distributed to all Commercial buildings in Texas City.
Dennis Harris, Fire Marshal Captain, stated that the Fire Department has collaborated with Shriners Hospital for Children to do a toy drive. The deadline to donate is December 11, 2018.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library will be having a book sale on December 8, 2018.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave kudos to the I.T. Department and James Hartshorn for the Council Room upgrades.
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, stated that the Police Departments will be hosting Christmas with the Blue on December 8, 2018, and the TCPD Christmas Party will be on December 10, 2018. Chief Stanton also stated that TCPD has kicked off the holiday season with thier annual Treats on Tickets initiative.
James Hartshorn, City Secretary, stated that that pursuant of Texas Government Code 551.043 the outside bulletin post will be removed in January of 2019.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated the new City dumpsters have been distributed to all Commercial buildings in Texas City.
Dennis Harris, Fire Marshal Captain, stated that the Fire Department has collaborated with Shriners Hospital for Children to do a toy drive. The deadline to donate is December 11, 2018.
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle shared memories he had of late President George H. W. Bush and thanked him for his service.
Mayor Doyle shared memories he had of late President George H. W. Bush and thanked him for his service.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr. gave kudos to Biosphere employees Mary and Frank for the kindness and professionalism they showed toward he and his family.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that Kevin Yackley's Senior Event was a great success and wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah on behalf of Barbra White.
Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr. gave kudos to Biosphere employees Mary and Frank for the kindness and professionalism they showed toward he and his family.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that Kevin Yackley's Senior Event was a great success and wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah on behalf of Barbra White.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:40 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Dorthea Jones. 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: