REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, May 6, 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 5:01 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 Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Josh Truska, a reporter from i45Now, introduced himself to the commissioners.
Josh Truska, a reporter from i45Now, introduced himself to the commissioners.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner A-Large Bruce Clawson to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, and d.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner A-Large Bruce Clawson to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, and d.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 15, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-036, approving Bid for the demolition of property located at 601 4th Street North. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No, 20-037, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster to May 21, 2020. (Emergency Management)
Nicholas Finan, Director of Management Services, gave background on why this item is being renewed at every City Commission meeting.
Nicholas Finan, Director of Management Services, gave background on why this item is being renewed at every City Commission meeting.
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 Resolution No. 20-038, approving Bid No. 2020-378 Pump Station B Recoating of Screw Augers Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library's first day open attracted about 150 residents with no more than 15 allowed inside at a time.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management, thanked the City Commissioners for their continued support.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, stated that the Fire Department had been awarded a grant for an air purification system.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that they have opened 3 facilities to operate at 25% occupancy.
Commissioner Distinct 1 Earl Alexander gave kudos to the staff that decided to not reopen the dike expediently.
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. stated that he was proud of the staff that put together a parade for a fellow employee.
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Clawson, and Commissioner Clark reiterated the guidelines of social distancing, washing ones hands, and staying safe. They also gave kudos to the staff that has continued to keep the City running.
Mayor Doyle gave a special thank you to Darcie, Dominick, Dio, and Thomas for their constant communication efforts.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library's first day open attracted about 150 residents with no more than 15 allowed inside at a time.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management, thanked the City Commissioners for their continued support.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, stated that the Fire Department had been awarded a grant for an air purification system.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that they have opened 3 facilities to operate at 25% occupancy.
Commissioner Distinct 1 Earl Alexander gave kudos to the staff that decided to not reopen the dike expediently.
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. stated that he was proud of the staff that put together a parade for a fellow employee.
Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Clawson, and Commissioner Clark reiterated the guidelines of social distancing, washing ones hands, and staying safe. They also gave kudos to the staff that has continued to keep the City running.
Mayor Doyle gave a special thank you to Darcie, Dominick, Dio, and Thomas for their constant communication efforts.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:20 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark. 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