REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MARCH 4, 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 Pro Tem Phil Roberts.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
- 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
- Absent:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
2.
INVOCATION - was lead by Reverend Abernathy with the Greater Zion Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Commissioner Garza, jr.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Road and Street Projects (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, gave a presentation on the activities of the Road and Street division of the City.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, gave a presentation on the activities of the Road and Street division of the City.
b.
Annual Golf Report (Bayou Golf Course)
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Superintendent, provided an overview of statistics and activities to the Commissioners.
Michael Skiba, Golf Course Superintendent, provided an overview of statistics and activities to the Commissioners.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thomas Rhone, the owner of the Carver Park Apartments, commented on the way City officials had been rude regarding safety and life deficiencies at his property.
Kellie Richards, Property Manager, at the Carver Parks Apartments also commented about how city officials had treated them and the condition of the apartment complex.
Thomas Rhone, the owner of the Carver Park Apartments, commented on the way City officials had been rude regarding safety and life deficiencies at his property.
Kellie Richards, Property Manager, at the Carver Parks Apartments also commented about how city officials had treated them and the condition of the apartment complex.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 19, 2020, meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-011, approving expenses to upgrade the Texas City Police Department holding facility. (Police Department)
Police Chief Stanton stated the facility and its equipment were 20 years old and in need of an upgrade. Camera, intercom systems and door operating systems will keep both employees and inmates safe.
Police Chief Stanton stated the facility and its equipment were 20 years old and in need of an upgrade. Camera, intercom systems and door operating systems will keep both employees and inmates safe.
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-012, approving the purchase of a 2019 Ford E-450 Chassis, 25’ All-Star 20 passenger bus w/2-wheelchair for the Nessler Senior Program – through HGAC – Houston Galveston Area Council - Buying Cooperative Agreement, Contract # BT01-19. (Recreation & Tourism)
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-013, approving the use of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP to perform all legal services necessary to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes, unpaid fines, fees and court costs as provided in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 10.0031.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to approve agenda items a, c and d. Mayor Pro Tem asked to pull item b from the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-08, to vacate and abandon street right-of-way being portions of 10th Street South and 1st Avenue South. (City Engineer)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated the applicant, Raymond Guidry, owns several parcels of land south of Texas Avenue and adjacent to 10th Street South and 1st Avenue South. The request is to abandon the portions of 10th Street South and 1st Avenue South that are adjoining property owned by Tennille, Inc. totaling 1.029 acres. This request for abandonment will allow the consolidation of individual blocks and lead to better economic development opportunities. The Planning Board has conducted a Public Hearing in response to this request and has recommended approval.
Commissioner Jones asked what impact this would have on the church access. Mr. Kneupper told her that the requestor had promised not to restrict access to the church.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated the applicant, Raymond Guidry, owns several parcels of land south of Texas Avenue and adjacent to 10th Street South and 1st Avenue South. The request is to abandon the portions of 10th Street South and 1st Avenue South that are adjoining property owned by Tennille, Inc. totaling 1.029 acres. This request for abandonment will allow the consolidation of individual blocks and lead to better economic development opportunities. The Planning Board has conducted a Public Hearing in response to this request and has recommended approval.
Commissioner Jones asked what impact this would have on the church access. Mr. Kneupper told her that the requestor had promised not to restrict access to the church.
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-09, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate funds for upgrades to the Texas City Police Department holding facility. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this money was needed for the upgrades to the Texas City Police Department holding facility.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this money was needed for the upgrades to the Texas City Police Department holding facility.
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
Police Chief Stanton stated there will be a police substation at the Mainland Living Center which was known as the Mall of the Mainland. This substation allows there to be police officers in and out of the building at various times. It will also allow citizens to meet officers to file reports at the substation.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, said the meeting with Channel 13 went well and they will be filming stories about Texas City in April.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, announced it was warrant round up time.
Mike Stika, Golf Course Director, said the golf channel would be doing some filming on the golf course.
Police Chief Stanton stated there will be a police substation at the Mainland Living Center which was known as the Mall of the Mainland. This substation allows there to be police officers in and out of the building at various times. It will also allow citizens to meet officers to file reports at the substation.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, said the meeting with Channel 13 went well and they will be filming stories about Texas City in April.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, announced it was warrant round up time.
Mike Stika, Golf Course Director, said the golf channel would be doing some filming on the golf course.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Jones thanked the public for bringing their concerns to their attention.
Commissioner Clark thanked City staff for always being responsive to issues and resolving them quickly.
Commissioner Clawson thanked Jack Haralson for his quick response to road repair.
Commissioner Jones thanked the public for bringing their concerns to their attention.
Commissioner Clark thanked City staff for always being responsive to issues and resolving them quickly.
Commissioner Clawson thanked Jack Haralson for his quick response to road repair.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commsioner Clawson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:57p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Clark. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| PHIL ROBERTS, MAYOR PRO TEM |
ATTEST:
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Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved: