REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, APRIL 17, 2019, 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
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large
- Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
2.
INVOCATION was lead by Reverend Jerry B. Lee with the Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Garza.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Texas City Charter Review Committee Presentation.
Bob Senter, Chairman of the committee, briefly reviewed the 23 changes the committee recommended for charter. He commended the committee and city staff for their dedication to the project. He thanked Mr. Edmonds for his guidance throughout the process. He also thanked Nick Finan and Russell Plackemeier for their input and hard work. Additionally, he thanked Rhomari Leigh for all of the support she supplied the committee.
Bob Senter, Chairman of the committee, briefly reviewed the 23 changes the committee recommended for charter. He commended the committee and city staff for their dedication to the project. He thanked Mr. Edmonds for his guidance throughout the process. He also thanked Nick Finan and Russell Plackemeier for their input and hard work. Additionally, he thanked Rhomari Leigh for all of the support she supplied the committee.
b.
Certificates of Appreciation to the members of the Texas City Charter Review Committee.
Mayor Doyle presented the members of the Charter Review Committee a certificate of appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Mayor Doyle called Jose Boix, Jenny Senter, Bob Senter, Tracy Tarpey, Thelma Bowie, Mark Ciavaglia, Phil Roberts, Lupe Cantu, Dedrick Johnson, Aric Owens, Frank Mistretta and Brian Clark to the Dais to thank them individually for their hard work.
Mayor Doyle presented the members of the Charter Review Committee a certificate of appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Mayor Doyle called Jose Boix, Jenny Senter, Bob Senter, Tracy Tarpey, Thelma Bowie, Mark Ciavaglia, Phil Roberts, Lupe Cantu, Dedrick Johnson, Aric Owens, Frank Mistretta and Brian Clark to the Dais to thank them individually for their hard work.
c.
Proclaim April 2019 as Fair Housing Month in Texas City.
Mayor Doyle presented Shelia Bowden, Community Development, with a proclamation for 2019 Fair Housing Month.
Mayor Doyle presented Shelia Bowden, Community Development, with a proclamation for 2019 Fair Housing Month.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Fire Inspection Prevention Report (Fire Marshal)
Fire Marshall Dennis Harris went over the activity for his office for the last quarter He reviewed the activity in planning and development, fire investigations, public education and inspections.
Fire Marshall Dennis Harris went over the activity for his office for the last quarter He reviewed the activity in planning and development, fire investigations, public education and inspections.
b.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, went over the financial data as mandated for the last quarter.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, went over the financial data as mandated for the last quarter.
c.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Marilyn Logan, Inspections, reviewed the activity of her department. She noted they have 40 new cases this quarter and had completed 84 inspections.
Marilyn Logan, Inspections, reviewed the activity of her department. She noted they have 40 new cases this quarter and had completed 84 inspections.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Doyle pulled item N.
Mayor Doyle pulled item N.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve items a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for March 20, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-023, authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum agreement between the Galveston County Health District and the City of Texas City for storage of a spare air monitor. (Fire Department)
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-024, approving the purchase of a 2019 Ford E-450 Chassis, 25' Allstar 20 passenger bus with 2 wheelchairs for the Nessler Senior Program- through HGAC- Houston Galveston Area Council- Buying Cooperative Agreement, Contract No. BT01-19. (Recreation and Tourism)
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-025, approving the change in status of the part-time unpaid Deputy Marshal position to a full-time paid Deputy Marshal position. (Marshal's Office)
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-026, approving the Court Administrator to administratively close all cases older than December 31, 2006. (Municipal Court)
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-27, authorizing the aerial spraying for mosquitoes funded by the County's Mosquito Control Program. (Public Works)
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-028, suspending the May 27, 2019, effective date of the proposal by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. to implement interim grip rate adjustments for gas utility investment. (Management Services)
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-029, awarding Bid No. 2019-365 Roof Replacement and Exterior Wall Repair for Fire Station #3 to Pyramid Waterproofing. (Public Works)
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No.19-030, approving a residential demolition renewal contract with Grant MacKay Company, Inc., through the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Baytown. (Community Development, Housing Authority)
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-031, approving the conveyance of property located at 910 14th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas, Galveston County, to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation. (Management Services)
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-032, suspending the May 10, 2019, effective date of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's requested rate change to permit the City of Texas City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates (Management Services)
l.
Consider and take action on Resolution No 19-033, appointing Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to the Zoning Commission. (Management Services)
m.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-034, rejecting all bids received for Bid No. 2019-067 Personnel Protective Equipment, Fire Hose, Nozzles and Related Equipment. (Purchasing)
n.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-035, accepting the Charter amendment recommendations presented by the Texas City Charter Review Committee. (Management Services)
Mayor Doyle asked the commissioners if they wanted to make any changes to the committee's recommendations. There were no corrections from the commissioners.
Mayor Doyle asked the commissioners if they wanted to make any changes to the committee's recommendations. There were no corrections from the commissioners.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-08, amending the fiscal year 2018/2019 budget by the creation of a Deputy Marshal position and appropriate funding for the position. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated this would fund half a year of salary and benefits for a Deputy Marshal position.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated this would fund half a year of salary and benefits for a Deputy Marshal position.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve the item.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-09, approving the amendments to the Purchase Policy and Procedure Manual. (Purchasing)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that Debbie Gurka, Purchasing has been working hard on updating the Purchasing Policy. She had coordinated with the City Attorney in bringing the policy up to date and in compliance with state law.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that Debbie Gurka, Purchasing has been working hard on updating the Purchasing Policy. She had coordinated with the City Attorney in bringing the policy up to date and in compliance with state law.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts to approve the item.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eric Currie discussed a bid that was in process. He was advised that the bid had been closed and would be rebid.
Homer Garcia spoke about potholes and bad visibility in areas of the City.
Henry Gomez expressed his concerns about the charter review process.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, spoke about the new emergency alert system and encouraged everyone to sign up for it.
Doug Knuepper, City Engineer, spoke about a new water line that was run under Dickinson Bayou which will provide water to the northeast side of town.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated the arts festival will end today and the art walk will be tomorrow, April 18, 2019, from 5pm to 8pm. On May 4, 2019, there will be a Cinco De Mayo parade.
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Manager, stated the Marathon Gold Tournament had 296 players today and 186 are scheduled for tomorrow.
James Hartshorn, Management Services, stated that information from the old emergency notification system will be carried over to the new system, but encouraged everyone to create their new profile to ensure their contact information is up to date.
Eric Currie discussed a bid that was in process. He was advised that the bid had been closed and would be rebid.
Homer Garcia spoke about potholes and bad visibility in areas of the City.
Henry Gomez expressed his concerns about the charter review process.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, spoke about the new emergency alert system and encouraged everyone to sign up for it.
Doug Knuepper, City Engineer, spoke about a new water line that was run under Dickinson Bayou which will provide water to the northeast side of town.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated the arts festival will end today and the art walk will be tomorrow, April 18, 2019, from 5pm to 8pm. On May 4, 2019, there will be a Cinco De Mayo parade.
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Manager, stated the Marathon Gold Tournament had 296 players today and 186 are scheduled for tomorrow.
James Hartshorn, Management Services, stated that information from the old emergency notification system will be carried over to the new system, but encouraged everyone to create their new profile to ensure their contact information is up to date.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle wished everyone a happy Easter.
Mayor Doyle wished everyone a happy Easter.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Roberts wished everyone a Happy Passover.
Commissioner Clawson thanked the Charter Committee for their hard work. He also stated that things are settling down in regards to our new garbage system. He commended Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, for dealing with the public during the transition to the new garbage system.
Commissioner Clark reflected about a comment that Mr. Edmond made in reference to how well the city works and how efficient the City is managed. She said she hears that a lot and it is always appreciated.
Commissioner Roberts wished everyone a Happy Passover.
Commissioner Clawson thanked the Charter Committee for their hard work. He also stated that things are settling down in regards to our new garbage system. He commended Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, for dealing with the public during the transition to the new garbage system.
Commissioner Clark reflected about a comment that Mr. Edmond made in reference to how well the city works and how efficient the City is managed. She said she hears that a lot and it is always appreciated.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Doyle made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:02 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Clark. 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 |
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: