REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020, at 5:00 P.M. Virtually via Zoom. 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
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
3.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Presentation of Promotion- Rhomari Leigh to City Secretary.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
A public hearing to hear citizens' opinions in favor of or in opposition to the City of Texas City's proposed 2020/2021 Fiscal Year Budget. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, and c.
Motioned by Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, and c.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for August 19, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-084, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-085, approving the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider approval of Ordinance No. 20-33, requesting to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2019-2020 Budget to transfer funds to the Group Insurance Fund. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amended was needed to transfer monies to the Group Insurance Fund.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amended was needed to transfer monies to the Group Insurance Fund.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-34, amending the City's fiscal year 2019-20 Budget to pay for wireless internet equipment that will be installed on city water towers. (Finance)
Robert Turner, Information Technology Director, explained how the citywide wifi will work.
Robert Turner, Information Technology Director, explained how the citywide wifi will work.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action, by record vote, on Ordinance No. 20-35, to adopt the City of Texas City's 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget. (Finance)
By Record Vote to adopt the City of Texas City's 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1--- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
By Record Vote to adopt the City of Texas City's 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1--- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Many staff members congratulated Rhomari Leigh on her promotion to City Secretary.
Jennifer Price, Human Resource Director, stated that there will be an Employee Appreciation Lunch on Tursday, September 3rd.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, updated the Commissioners about the next City Event, Cant Touch A Truck, scheduled for October 24th.
Commissioner Earl Alexander gave Kudos to George Fuller and Mike Stump for there swift responses to a trash incident.
Every Commissioner gave kudos to Laura, Robert and Kyle for there intent to give TC Residents WiFi.
Many staff members congratulated Rhomari Leigh on her promotion to City Secretary.
Jennifer Price, Human Resource Director, stated that there will be an Employee Appreciation Lunch on Tursday, September 3rd.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, updated the Commissioners about the next City Event, Cant Touch A Truck, scheduled for October 24th.
Commissioner Earl Alexander gave Kudos to George Fuller and Mike Stump for there swift responses to a trash incident.
Every Commissioner gave kudos to Laura, Robert and Kyle for there intent to give TC Residents WiFi.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:36 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Jami Clark. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari D. Leigh, City Secretary
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari D. Leigh, City Secretary