TEXAS CITY
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 5:30 p.m.
Nessler Center- Crockett Room
Time called to order: 5:30 p.m.CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 5:30 p.m.
Nessler Center- Crockett Room
- Present:
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- Bob Senter, Chairperson
- Thelma Bowie, Board Member
- Jose Boix, Board Member
- Carlos Garza, Board Member
- Aric Owens, Board Member
- Lupe Cantu, Board Member
- Jenny Senter, Board Member
- Absent:
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- Mark Ciavaglia, Board Member
- Dedrick Johnson, Board Member
- Staff Present:
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- Phil Robert, City Liaison
- Nicholas Finan, City Staff
- Russell F. Plackemeier, City Attorney
1.
WELCOME
2.
ROLL CALL
Carlos Garza arrived at 5:45 p.m.
Carlos Garza arrived at 5:45 p.m.
3.
AI-4930
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 12, 2018, MInutes were not approved. Must be placed on next Agenda.
November 12, 2018, MInutes were not approved. Must be placed on next Agenda.
4.
OVERVIEW
Bob Senter, Chairperson, gave highlights of the previous meeting.
Bob Senter, Chairperson, gave highlights of the previous meeting.
a.
AI-4933
Summary of Charter Review to-date
b.
AI-4932
Priorities
1. Stated by Bob Senter, to correct or get in line with the correct form of Government/ State Law.
2. Stated by Bob Senter, address form of Government/ Council & Manager vs Mayor & Commission
3. Stated by Jose Boix, that each section is gone through to correct clarity and errors.
1. Stated by Bob Senter, to correct or get in line with the correct form of Government/ State Law.
2. Stated by Bob Senter, address form of Government/ Council & Manager vs Mayor & Commission
3. Stated by Jose Boix, that each section is gone through to correct clarity and errors.
c.
AI-4934
Discussion of Charter Articles
5.
OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO CITY CHARTER REVIEW
Phil Roberts discussed being a non-voting member. He stated that he will be a liaison for the City Commission and not wanting to influence the committee in anyway.
Phil Roberts discussed being a non-voting member. He stated that he will be a liaison for the City Commission and not wanting to influence the committee in anyway.
a.
AI-4929
Consider and recommend the appointment of Don Edmonds as the Consultant for the Texas City Charter Review Committee.
Don Edmonds gave background on himself, his experience and process. Mr. Edmonds stated that his fee is $125 per hour plus fees and travel that sum to about $16,000. Mr. Edmonds advised that the review process could be completed in less than 6 months if the Committee meets twice a month.
Jenny Senter left at 6:25 pm.
Don Edmonds gave background on himself, his experience and process. Mr. Edmonds stated that his fee is $125 per hour plus fees and travel that sum to about $16,000. Mr. Edmonds advised that the review process could be completed in less than 6 months if the Committee meets twice a month.
Jenny Senter left at 6:25 pm.
A MOTION was made by Board Member Carlos Garza, AND SECONDED by Board Member Thelma Bowie to hire Mr. Edmonds and submit reccomendation to the City Commission.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
6.
TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS
a.
AI-4931
Review Charter Review Survey for City Department Heads
Committee reviewed the survey.
No changes suggested.
Committee reviewed the survey.
No changes suggested.
7.
ADJORNMENT
A MOTION was made by Chairperson Bob Senter, AND SECONDED by Board Member Carlos Garza
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
Time Adjourned: 6:35 p.m.
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Nicholas J. Finan
Executive Director of Emergency Management
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Nicholas J. Finan
Executive Director of Emergency Management