REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 7, 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
- Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
- Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander.
Led by Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclaim October as Physical Therapy Month
This was accepted by Sharon Des Hotel.
This was accepted by Sharon Des Hotel.
b.
Proclaiming October as Voter Awareness Month (City Secretary)
Accepted by Rhomari Leigh.
Accepted by Rhomari Leigh.
c.
Life Saving Award Presentation for Officer Saungala Montgomery (Police Department)
Police Chief Joseph Stanton presented Officer Saungala Montgomery with the Life Saving Award.
Police Chief Joseph Stanton presented Officer Saungala Montgomery with the Life Saving Award.
d.
Promotion of Micah Voight to Captain
Promotion of Shane Skiles to Engineer
Fire Chief David Zacherl promoted Micah Voight to Captain and Shane Skiles to Engineer. Voight was pinned by his father. Skiles was pinned by his wife.
Promotion of Shane Skiles to Engineer
Fire Chief David Zacherl promoted Micah Voight to Captain and Shane Skiles to Engineer. Voight was pinned by his father. Skiles was pinned by his wife.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Nuisance Abatement Presentation
The presentation was moved to October 21, 2020.
The presentation was moved to October 21, 2020.
b.
Aquatic Program (Recreation and Tourism)
The Aquatic Program PowerPoint presentation was given by Kelly Bender.
The Aquatic Program PowerPoint presentation was given by Kelly Bender.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items a, b, c, d, e, g, h, and i. This was seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items a, b, c, d, e, g, h, and i. This was seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for September 16, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-094, approving the updated Circulation Policy. (Library)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-095, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-096, approving the purchase of a 2021 International HV507 with GapVax Inc. Debris Body through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-097, approving a contract for Bid No. 2020-386 Texas City Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-098, approving the purchase of one (1) Bomag BF300 C-2 asphalt paver from R. B. Everett & Co. via BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. (Public Works)
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts asked how long do these major pieces of equipment last?
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, stated that the one that is being replaced has been used for about 20 years.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts asked how long do these major pieces of equipment last?
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, stated that the one that is being replaced has been used for about 20 years.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-099, approving a contract for Bid No. 2020-388 West Annex & Biosphere Facility Parking Lots Improvement Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-100, approving the execution of an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC., for the Lift Station 23 Improvements Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-38, amending Code of Ordinance to allow the City Secretary to correct scrivener's errors in ordinances, resolutions, and other City Commission actions whether codified or uncodified. (City Secretary)
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 Ordinance No. 20-39, approving an Ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of 8th Ave South and a portion of 13th St South as requested by Marathon Petroleum Company. (Engineering)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-40, approving an Ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of the alley in Block 63 of the Texas City First Division as requested by Eastman Chemical Company. (Engineering)
TABLED UNTIL OCTOBER 21, 2020.
TABLED UNTIL OCTOBER 21, 2020.
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-41, amending the City's fiscal year 2020-21 Budget to pay for Bay Street Park pedestrian bridge replacement. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-42, amending the City's fiscal year 2020-2021 Budget to appropriate funds for phase 3 of the water meter replacement project. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-43, amending the City's fiscal year 2020-2021 Budget to create six police officer positions and appropriate the funding through the Federal Community Oriented Policing Services Grant and the city's fund balance. (Finance)
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts asked if there was a necessity for six additional officers?
Chief Stanton answered yes, and that the most cost-effective way to hire these officers will be through this grant.
Commissioner Earl Alexander questioned how many officers do the staffing study's suggests are needed?
Assistant Chief Colwell stated about 30 more.
Commissioner Jami Clark asked how often could we apply for the grant?
Assistant Chief Colwell stated every year.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts asked if there was a necessity for six additional officers?
Chief Stanton answered yes, and that the most cost-effective way to hire these officers will be through this grant.
Commissioner Earl Alexander questioned how many officers do the staffing study's suggests are needed?
Assistant Chief Colwell stated about 30 more.
Commissioner Jami Clark asked how often could we apply for the grant?
Assistant Chief Colwell stated every year.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, introduced Garrett McLeod as the new Economic Development Director.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that Ryan McClellen has been promoted to Assistant Finance Director.
Dennis J. Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that there will be a Drive-Thru Boo on October 31, 2020.
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, introduced Garrett McLeod as the new Economic Development Director.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that Ryan McClellen has been promoted to Assistant Finance Director.
Dennis J. Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that there will be a Drive-Thru Boo on October 31, 2020.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:48 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson. 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