REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JUNE 17, 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
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large (CALLED IN)
- Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
- Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3 (CALLED IN)
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION was lead by Commissioner Roberts.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Commissioner Garza.
4.
PROCLAMATION
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Chasity Gurka | Administration | 06/21/2010 | 10 years |
| Sergio Barcenas | Sewer | 06/14/2010 | 10 years |
| Ronnie Aven | Waste Water Treatment Plant | 06/14/2005 | 15 years |
| Edward Munoz | Public Works | 06/28/1995 | 25 years |
| Landis Cravens | Police | 06/26/1995 | 25 years |
| David Fairchild | Police | 06/25/1990 | 30 years |
| William Leacroy | Police | 06/25/1990 | 30 years |
| Ronald Scott | Police | 06/11/1990 | 30 years |
| Stephen Strickhausen | Fire | 06/08/1985 | 35 years |
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Hunt and Mr. Mayse, with Gulf Coast Affordable Housing, gave a brief presentation on their outreach and programs for veterans,
Mr. Hunt and Mr. Mayse, with Gulf Coast Affordable Housing, gave a brief presentation on their outreach and programs for veterans,
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 3, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-054, accepting Galveston County Commissioners' Court invitation to join the GULF COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT, and approving an Interlocal Contract Amendment between the City and Gulf Coast Center. (Engineering)
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-055, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster to July 2, 2020. (Emergency Management)
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-056, accepting the awarded 2.8 Million Covid-19 Grant. (Emergency Management)
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-057, accepting RFP No. 2020-081 Temporary Employment Services Annual Contract. (Purchasing)
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-058, amending Resolution No. 20-002 approving the Texas City PEG Channel Upgrade.
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-059, consenting to the annexation of 70.03 acres of land into Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 59 (Lago Mar). (Engineering)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark To approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item h which was pulled by Mayor Doyle
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-060, approving of GAMMA Constructions Guaranteed Maximum Price of $8,099,122.00, for the Police / Fire Department Training Facility. (Public Works)
Fire Chief Zacherl reviewed the plans for the Police / Fire Department Training Facility.
Fire Chief Zacherl reviewed the plans for the Police / Fire Department Training Facility.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts to pass Resolution No20-060.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider approval of Ordinance No. 20-25, amending the City of Texas City’s fiscal year 2019/20 budget to establish a Special Revenue Fund to account for the funds received under the Coronavirus Relief Fund. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Ordinance No. 20-25.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
MAYOR & COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clark stated how pleased she was with the City's brush removal crews.
Commissioner Roberts noted that Juneteenth is canceled but for all people to keep it in remembrance.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, said they will be having some Summer camps with social distancing.
Commissioner Clark stated how pleased she was with the City's brush removal crews.
Commissioner Roberts noted that Juneteenth is canceled but for all people to keep it in remembrance.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, said they will be having some Summer camps with social distancing.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:21 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Garza. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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NICHOLAS J. FINAN, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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NICHOLAS J. FINAN, City Secretary
Date Approved: