REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 2, 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 5:05 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 Dr. Robert Miller of First Baptist Church.
Led by Dr. Robert Miller of First Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Texas City Lions Club 80th Anniversary
Proclamation accepted by John Mitchell on behalf of the Lions Club.
Proclamation accepted by John Mitchell on behalf of the Lions Club.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Aquatic Program (Recreation and Tourism)
Kelly Bender, Aquatics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation over the City's Aquatic program and pool usage.
Jayda Hoff was presented with a certificate for her accomplishments on the Texas City swim team.
Kelly Bender, Aquatics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation over the City's Aquatic program and pool usage.
Jayda Hoff was presented with a certificate for her accomplishments on the Texas City swim team.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Fidelina Ramirez/Angie Boudreaux request to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "O-P" (Office Professional) to construct a commercial building to be used as a dialysis facility. Being 2.36 acres out of Blocks 2,5 and the abandoned 8th Ave. right-of-way of Highlands Addition S/d. Located in the 800 blk. of 34th St. N.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider approval of the request by Fidelina Ramirez/Angie Boudreaux to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "O-P" (Office Professional) to construct a commercial building to be used as a dialysis facility.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve the request by Fidelina Ramirez and Angie Boudreaux.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
a.
Consider approval of Master Plan for Central Park Subdivision, being 89.75 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey and consisting of 357 lots. Located east of Century Boulevard and north of Lone Trail Village.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. to approve the Master Plan for Central Park Subdivision.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for September 18, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-091, approving the appointments and/or re-appointments to various Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-092, approving an agreement with a third party administrator(s) for the City's self-funded health, stop loss and other employee insurance benefits. (Human Resources)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-093, approving and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide portable digital media recorder services to the Fire Department. (Fire Department)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-094, approving the Lease Agreement between Texas City Salvation Army of Galveston County and the City of Texas City. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-095, approving the execution of an engineering agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC., for the 14th Street Ditch Improvements Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on a Resolution No. 19-096, authorizing the filing of an application with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for funding of the Dike Road Boat Ramp Bulkhead Improvements. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-097, approving the execution of an engineering agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC, for the Final Design and Construction Phases of the Fire Department Training Facility on Humble Camp Road. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle congratulated Commissioner Dorthea Jones for her award nomination at the 14th Annual Community Recognition Celebration will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019.
Mayor Doyle congratulated Commissioner Dorthea Jones for her award nomination at the 14th Annual Community Recognition Celebration will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019.
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
Jennifer Price, HR Director, stated that there will be a blood drive on October 3, 2019.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that he is currently working with Department Directors and County Officials to coordinate the 2020 Census.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Run/ Walk will be on October 5, 2019.
Dominick Zavala, Media Relations Apprentice, stated that Touch-A-Truck will be held on 6th Street on October 26, 2019.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Earl Alexander thanked the Lions Club for the scholarships and support that they give to local students.
Commissioner Phil Roberts stated that the October 1, 2019 National Night Out was a great success and great fun.
Jennifer Price, HR Director, stated that there will be a blood drive on October 3, 2019.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that he is currently working with Department Directors and County Officials to coordinate the 2020 Census.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Run/ Walk will be on October 5, 2019.
Dominick Zavala, Media Relations Apprentice, stated that Touch-A-Truck will be held on 6th Street on October 26, 2019.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Earl Alexander thanked the Lions Club for the scholarships and support that they give to local students.
Commissioner Phil Roberts stated that the October 1, 2019 National Night Out was a great success and great fun.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Matthew T. Doyle made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:51 p.m.
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