REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 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, JULY 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 5:02 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 Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Jesus Flores | Water Distribution | 07/06/2009 | 10 years |
| James Thompson | Sanitation | 07/26/1999 | 20 years |
| Scotty Floyd | Public Works | 07/26/1999 | 20 years |
| Tommy Maris | Public Works | 07/03/1989 | 30 years |
| Retirement | |||
| Tommy Maris | Public Works | 30 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the City's quarterly investment report.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the City's quarterly investment report.
b.
Building Permits (Inspections Department)
George Schonert, Chief Building Official, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the increased permit request and new businesses opening within the City.
George Schonert, Chief Building Official, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the increased permit request and new businesses opening within the City.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Peace Lutheran Church requests to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E" (General Business) to operate an event center. Being 5.959 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey. Located at 9111 E.F. Lowry Expressway (Planning)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Zoning Commission and area neighbors are in favor of this project.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Zoning Commission and area neighbors are in favor of this project.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Approve or deny the request from Peace Lutheran Church to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E" (General Business) to operate an event center. (Planning)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to approve the rezone request.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 19, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-057, approving of the purchase and delivery of a 2017 Doosan Model DL200-5 Wheel Loader through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 515-16. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-058, approving the purchase of a 2015 685C Motor Grader with approximately 550 hours. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-059, approving Bid No. 2019-067 Personnel Protective Equipment, Fire Hose, Nozzles and Related Equipment Annual Contract. (Purchasing)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-060, approving Bid No. 2019-370, 2019 Pavement Striping Project at Various Locations. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-061, denying the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC requested rate increase. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-062, Texas City CDBG-DR Buyout Program Application Submission. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-063, calling a Special Election for Charter Amendments to be held in Texas City and designating polling places. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-064, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Election Services Contract with the County of Galveston and the City of Texas City. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-065, approving funds for the purchase and installation of new stadium seating at Robinson Field. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-066, approving a contract for Bid No. 2019-369 Lift Station 29 Improvements Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
l.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-67, approving a contract for Bid No. 2019-367 Texas City Moore Memorial Library Renovation Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
m.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-068, approving the purchase of materials and service for the Godard Park facilities repair project. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
n.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-069, approving the amending the city's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, program years 2015, 2017 and 2018 Action Plans and Budgets to increase funding for reconstruction. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
o.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-070, awarding the housing reconstruction Bid at 1113- 9th Ave N to DSW Homes in the amount of $193,600.00. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
p.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-071, accepting a Charter Amendment recommendation concerning Article III, Section 3. City Secretary. (City Secretary)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-16, approving minor modifications to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, as required by FEMA. (Inspections)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-17, approving to permanently rezone the property at 3210 Gulf Freeway from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "C" (Multi-family Residential) to construct apartments and townhomes. (Planning)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-18, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of capital items for the Public Works Department. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No.19-19, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for Lift Station 29 Improvements Project. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-20, amending the City of Texas City's 2018/2019 fiscal year budget to transfer funds from the General Fund to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Moore Memorial Library will close for construction on August 3, 2019.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that there will be a Budget Workshop on August 7, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Department, stated that there will be a Concert and Movie at Rainbow Park on July 19, 2019.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, read a Public Notice for Thomas Munoz that stated: The City of Texas City will submit a CDBG-DR application for $2,211,686 for drainage improvements in the city related to Hurricane Harvey declared disaster events to the General Land Office CDBG-DR Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Program. Applications will be available for review on and after July 15, 2019, at the City Hall at 1801 9th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas 77592 during regular business hours for at least 30 days.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Moore Memorial Library will close for construction on August 3, 2019.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that there will be a Budget Workshop on August 7, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Department, stated that there will be a Concert and Movie at Rainbow Park on July 19, 2019.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, read a Public Notice for Thomas Munoz that stated: The City of Texas City will submit a CDBG-DR application for $2,211,686 for drainage improvements in the city related to Hurricane Harvey declared disaster events to the General Land Office CDBG-DR Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Program. Applications will be available for review on and after July 15, 2019, at the City Hall at 1801 9th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas 77592 during regular business hours for at least 30 days.
11.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phi Roberts complimented the Police Department for the Ministerial Alliance and the special work they are doing together.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated how important he thing the Gulf Coast Transit Center will be for evacuations.
Commissioner At-Large Phi Roberts complimented the Police Department for the Ministerial Alliance and the special work they are doing together.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson stated how important he thing the Gulf Coast Transit Center will be for evacuations.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. Land made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:53 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved: