REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 5:00 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 Mark Smith of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Mark Smith of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Joseph Guillory | Public Works | 09/28/2009 | 10 years |
| Juan Reyes | Public Works | 09/28/2009 | 10 years |
| William Sherer | Fire | 09/06/1994 | 25 years |
| Corey Aiken | Fire | 09/06/1994 | 25 years |
| Retirement | |||
| Louis Medina | Public Works | 27 years |
b.
Proclamation in Recognition of Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Administrator, accepted the proclamation on behalf of Mainland Crime Stoppers.
Tammy Odom, Municipal Court Administrator, accepted the proclamation on behalf of Mainland Crime Stoppers.
c.
Presentation by Gulf Coast Center- Connect Transit
Will be postponed.
Will be postponed.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Lowry Fitness Center (Recreation and Tourism)
Michael Richardson, Fitness Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation, outlining what demographics use the Lowry Fitness Center the most.
Michael Richardson, Fitness Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation, outlining what demographics use the Lowry Fitness Center the most.
6.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider approval of the request by H.T. Aldridge to rezone from "D" (Neighborhood Service) and "A" ( Single Family Residential) to "E" (General Business). Being Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 of the Booker T. Washington S/d. Located at 6204 FM 1765.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the current zoning for this lot is Single Family Residential and based on the recommendation of the Zoning Commission it should not be changed to General Business.
Mayor Doyle stated that if the rezoning request is granted that Mr. Aldridge will need to make substantial improvements and meet codes before the business can be reopened. Mayor Doyle stated that he wanted to make it very clear to all in attendance that the business will not be opened tomorrow and any issues that may arise, in regards to codes, will not come back to the City Commission.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones stated Mr. Aldridge will need rezoning to do any work to his business.
Mr. Therman Aldridge questioned where Mayor Doyle got a minimum $500,000.00 figure from? Mr. Aldridge also stated that his brother, H. T. Aldridge, has done a lot for his community.
Mayor Doyle stated that it is a ballpark figure based on his experience with bringing buildings up to code, shaving a part of the building down to meet setbacks, landscaping, parking, etc.
Helen Truscott, Attorney for H. T. Aldridge, stated that she had nothing new to state before the Commissioners, except to highlight that the City Engineer, at the August 21st meeting, stated that "staff could not recommend" but the staff did not make any comments against.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the current zoning for this lot is Single Family Residential and based on the recommendation of the Zoning Commission it should not be changed to General Business.
Mayor Doyle stated that if the rezoning request is granted that Mr. Aldridge will need to make substantial improvements and meet codes before the business can be reopened. Mayor Doyle stated that he wanted to make it very clear to all in attendance that the business will not be opened tomorrow and any issues that may arise, in regards to codes, will not come back to the City Commission.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones stated Mr. Aldridge will need rezoning to do any work to his business.
Mr. Therman Aldridge questioned where Mayor Doyle got a minimum $500,000.00 figure from? Mr. Aldridge also stated that his brother, H. T. Aldridge, has done a lot for his community.
Mayor Doyle stated that it is a ballpark figure based on his experience with bringing buildings up to code, shaving a part of the building down to meet setbacks, landscaping, parking, etc.
Helen Truscott, Attorney for H. T. Aldridge, stated that she had nothing new to state before the Commissioners, except to highlight that the City Engineer, at the August 21st meeting, stated that "staff could not recommend" but the staff did not make any comments against.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve the request by H. T. Aldridge to rezone from "D" (Neighborhood Service) and "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E" (General Business).
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and f.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for September 4, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-084 approving the City of Texas City Investment Policy. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-085, approving a revised contract between the Galveston County Health District and the City of Texas City for water pollution control and abatement services. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-086, casting votes for Bruce Clawson and Thomas Farmer as members of the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District 2020-2021. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-088, approving a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Texas City, Texas, Gulf Coast Ammonia, LLC, Eastman Chemical Texas City, Inc., and Oiltanking North America, LLC for property located in the Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone No. 1. (Legal)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-089, approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development and Performance Agreement between the City of Texas City, Texas, and Gulf Coast Ammonia, LLC for property located in the Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone No. 1. (Legal)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-25, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate additional funds for Sanitation Fees and Licenses. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve Ordinance No. 19-25.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider approval of Ordinance No. 19-26, requesting to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2018-2019 Budget to transfer funds to the Group Insurance Fund. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Ordinance No. 19-26.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action, by record vote, on Ordinance No. 19-27, to adopt the City of Texas City's 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget hearing was held on September 4, 2019, and the adoption of the budget was voted to be held on September 18, 2019.
By Record Vote to adopt the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro 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 a budget hearing was held on September 4, 2019, and the adoption of the budget was voted to be held on September 18, 2019.
By Record Vote to adopt the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro 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
d.
Consider and take action, by record vote, on Ordinance No. 19-28, levying an ad valorem tax for the year 2019 for the City of Texas City. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the ad valorem tax rate for the year 2019 is $.54 per $100 valuation.
By Record Vote to accept the proposed tax rate:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro 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 the ad valorem tax rate for the year 2019 is $.54 per $100 valuation.
By Record Vote to accept the proposed tax rate:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro 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
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-087, accepting and approving the 2019 Certified Tax Roll. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-090, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Services with Blanchard Refining Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with regard to the 14th Street Ditch Improvement Project. (Mayor)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Resolution No. 19-090.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle expressed that Rev. Jerry B. Lee, Jr. is thankful to all first responders to rushed to the fire that devastated his church. Reverend Lee, Jr. also thanked everyone who has poured out prayers and support to Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Mayor Doyle expressed that Rev. Jerry B. Lee, Jr. is thankful to all first responders to rushed to the fire that devastated his church. Reverend Lee, Jr. also thanked everyone who has poured out prayers and support to Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the three remaining steers are now located on the Bell Property and that the 1867 Settlement Festival will be on October 12, 2019.
Michael Skiba, Bayou Gold Supervisor, state that the Chamber Tournament is on October 2nd and 3rd.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander, Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, and Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones thanked the Fire Department for their response to the devastating fire at Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts stated that there is a Town Hall scheduled for September 26, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the three remaining steers are now located on the Bell Property and that the 1867 Settlement Festival will be on October 12, 2019.
Michael Skiba, Bayou Gold Supervisor, state that the Chamber Tournament is on October 2nd and 3rd.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander, Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, and Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones thanked the Fire Department for their response to the devastating fire at Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts stated that there is a Town Hall scheduled for September 26, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:01 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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NICHOLAS J. FINAN, CITY SECRETARY
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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NICHOLAS J. FINAN, CITY SECRETARY