REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 19, 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 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large
- Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
- Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Joshua Pritchett of Resonate Church of Texas City.
Led by Pastor Joshua Pritchett of Resonate Church of Texas City.
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 | |||
| George Slaughter | Waste Water Treatment Plant | 02/21/2005 | 15 years |
| Abraham Zuniga | Public Works | 02/29/2000 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report (Marshal's Office)
Tammy Odom, Chief Administrator, Texas City Marshal's Office, gave a PowerPoint presentation on racial profiling and the fiscal year goals of the Marshal's Office.
Tammy Odom, Chief Administrator, Texas City Marshal's Office, gave a PowerPoint presentation on racial profiling and the fiscal year goals of the Marshal's Office.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peggy Halstead, resident, spoke on behalf of the residents that live on Magnolia Avenue. Ms. Halstead stated that speeding down her street is a huge concern and requested that the City find a solution.
Peggy Halstead, resident, spoke on behalf of the residents that live on Magnolia Avenue. Ms. Halstead stated that speeding down her street is a huge concern and requested that the City find a solution.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda Items a, c, d, and e.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda Items a, c, d, and e.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 5, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-007, approving Phase II of the Meter Project. (Water Billing Department)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, stated that this project was originally broken into four phases but may finish in three. Phase one has been completed and now permission is needed to begin phase two.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, stated that this project was originally broken into four phases but may finish in three. Phase one has been completed and now permission is needed to begin phase two.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-008, approving a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreements between the City, TIRZ 1, College of the Mainland and Galveston County. (Management Services)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-009, appointing Stephanie Doyle to the Board of Trustees for the Moore Memorial Public Library. (Management Services)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-010, approving the plan of finance for the refunding of the City of Texas City's Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010. (Finance)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-07, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate additional funds for Carver Park ball fields lighting project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that soil conditions require a change in the lighting foundations.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that soil conditions require a change in the lighting foundations.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle thanked Bruce Clawson and Marathon for their "First Responders and City Appreciation Day" Lunch.
Mayor Doyle thanked Bruce Clawson and Marathon for their "First Responders and City Appreciation Day" Lunch.
10.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that on re-opening day about 2,000 people came into the Library.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the 2017 Texas Avenue project is underway.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that the U.S. Army Corps will be doing some work at Moses Lake.
Michael Skiba, Bayou Golf Coordinator, stated that there are currently two Texas City High school tournaments underway.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clawson gave kudos to Luke Alvey and the library staff.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that on re-opening day about 2,000 people came into the Library.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the 2017 Texas Avenue project is underway.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that the U.S. Army Corps will be doing some work at Moses Lake.
Michael Skiba, Bayou Golf Coordinator, stated that there are currently two Texas City High school tournaments underway.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clawson gave kudos to Luke Alvey and the library staff.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Matthew T. Doyle made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:23 p.m. 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