REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JANUARY 15, 2020, 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 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.
| Service Awards | |||
| Robert Hext | Sanitation | 01/27/2010 | 10 years |
| Chad Alvey-Henderson | Library | 01/11/2010 | 10 years |
| Petrina Gonzales | Police | 01/23/2005 | 15 years |
| George Fuller | Community Development | 01/08/1990 | 30 years |
b.
Presentation on the Galveston County Health District's Heal Initiative and It's Time Texas Community Challenge.
Ami Cotharn from the Galveston County Health District spoke about the Heal Initiative and It's Time Texas Community Challenge.
Ami Cotharn from the Galveston County Health District spoke about the Heal Initiative and It's Time Texas Community Challenge.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report for calendar year 2019 (Police Department)
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2019 calendar year Racial Profiling Report.
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2019 calendar year Racial Profiling Report.
b.
Crime Statistics for year 2019 (Police Department)
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2019 calendar year Crime Statistics Report.
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2019 calendar year Crime Statistics Report.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Curfew Public Hearing
Henry Gomez, Resident, asked the City Commission and Police Department to provide a report, survey or statistics on juvenile curfew and why it needs to be implemented within our City.
Mayor Doyle instructed Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, to provide a report on Juvenile Curfew at our next meeting.
Henry Gomez, Resident, asked the City Commission and Police Department to provide a report, survey or statistics on juvenile curfew and why it needs to be implemented within our City.
Mayor Doyle instructed Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, to provide a report on Juvenile Curfew at our next meeting.
b.
Aaron Rendon / Maria Hernandez request to rezone from "O" (Open Space) to "E" (General Business) to construct a retail business with restaurant and 2 lease spaces. Being Lots 7-11, 38-42, Blk. 143 and part of Blk. 152, Clifton by the Sea S/d. Located at 4629 Hwy 146 North.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to close out the Public Hearing.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Approve request by Aaron Rendon / Maria Hernandez to rezone from "O" (Open Space) to "E" (General Business). Being Lots 7-11, 38-42, Blk. 143, and part of Blk. 152, Clifton by the Sea S/d. Located at 4629 Hwy 146 North.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Henry Gomez, Resident, inquired about what Conflict of Interest the City may have when conducting business or showing support for the TIRZ Board and possible bond money.
Debra Sandals, Resident, issued a complaint about non-code enforcement on 4th Street North.
Henry Gomez, Resident, inquired about what Conflict of Interest the City may have when conducting business or showing support for the TIRZ Board and possible bond money.
Debra Sandals, Resident, issued a complaint about non-code enforcement on 4th Street North.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and e. The Motion was Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and e. The Motion was Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for December 18, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-001, approving to the issuance of the Lago Mar Development Authority Contract Tax Revenue Bonds and other matters in connection therewith. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-002, approving Texas City PEG Channel upgrades. (Management Services & I.T. Department)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-003, appointing of City Attorney. (Management Services)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-004, appointing Perry O'Brien to the Planning Board. (Managemenet Service)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-01, amending the City's curfew Ordinance. (Municipal Court)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-02, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate funds for fencing around the back parking lot at the Criminal Justice building. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-03, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate additional funds for the City's contribution to the Texas City Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-04, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of a lift gate system for the City's high water rescue vehicle. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library's Re-opening Ceremony will be February 17, 2020.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that Mardi Gras Parade is coming up. Also, the Father-Daughter Dance is on February 14, 2020.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle wished Russell Plackemeier the best in his business endeavors and to stop by City Hall at any time.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library's Re-opening Ceremony will be February 17, 2020.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that Mardi Gras Parade is coming up. Also, the Father-Daughter Dance is on February 14, 2020.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle wished Russell Plackemeier the best in his business endeavors and to stop by City Hall at any time.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Matthew T. Doyle made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:50 p.m. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, Interim City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, Interim City Secretary
Date Approved: