REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 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 20, 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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- 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
Led By Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts.
Led By Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts.
3.
REPORTS
a.
Quarterly Investment Report
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a quarterly report over the City's investments.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a quarterly report over the City's investments.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Broad Reach Power requests to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "F" (Light Industrial) to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Being in Lot 2A of the Highway 146 Business Park Minor replat Number 2. Located at 505 34th Street North, Texas City, TX.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, recommended that the City Commission approve the request to rezone to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, recommended that the City Commission approve the request to rezone to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
b.
Saiyad Ali requests to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E" (General Business) to construct a gas station and convenience store. Being 0.689 acres, Lot One Lollis-Gebhart S/d. Located at 34th Street North and Loop 197 North, Texas City, TX.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, recommended that the City Commission approve the request to rezone to allow for a gas station and convenience store.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, recommended that the City Commission approve the request to rezone to allow for a gas station and convenience store.
5.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on approving the request by Broad Reach Power to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "F" (Light Industrial) to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Being in Lot 2A of the Highway 146 Business Park Minor replat No. 2. Located at 505 34th Street North, Texas City, TX.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on approving the request by Saiyad Ali to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "E" (General Business) to construct a gas station and convenience store. Being 0.689 acres, Lot One Lollis-Gebhart S/d. Located at 34th Street North and Loop 197 North, Texas City, TX.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and d.
Motioned by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr, seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and d.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 6, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-039, approving the purchase, delivery and installation of Playground Unit for Salvation Army Park from Playpower LT Farmington, Inc. through buyboard (contract # 592-19) – local government purchasing cooperative.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-040, Designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and documents for requesting funds pertaining to the Community Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG_DR) Contract NO. 20-066-008-C043. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action 20-041, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster to June 4, 2020. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-042, affirming the City's support of Marathon Petroleum Company LP (Marathon) Texas Enterprise Zone Project Application to the State of Texas.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Bruce Clawson abstained from voting.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Bruce Clawson abstained from voting.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-043, affirming support of Marathon Petroleum Company LP, concurrent Texas Enterprise Zone Project Application to the State of Texas.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Bruce Clawson abstained from voting.
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Bruce Clawson abstained from voting.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-19, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-2020 budget to appropriate additional funds for Texas City Economic Development Corporation's business stimulus and retention grant. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the TCEDC board approved an additional $20,200.00 for the grant bringing the total to $865,200.00.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the TCEDC board approved an additional $20,200.00 for the grant bringing the total to $865,200.00.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-20, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate additional funds for procurement of property. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the City's purchase of that building will be utilized by Public Works, Engineering and Planning and Inspections department personnel.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the City's purchase of that building will be utilized by Public Works, Engineering and Planning and Inspections department personnel.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-21, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate TCEDC funds for underground electrical and street lighting at Magnolia Avenue. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the TCEDC board approved funding for underground electrical and street lighting work for an estimated $235,000.00.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the TCEDC board approved funding for underground electrical and street lighting work for an estimated $235,000.00.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-22, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to appropriate funds for Amburn Road landscaping project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amendment is needed to landscape along Amburn Road from Emmett F. Lowry to Highway 3.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amendment is needed to landscape along Amburn Road from Emmett F. Lowry to Highway 3.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:07 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson. 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