REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 21, 2020, at 5:00 P.M. in the Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room in City Hall, Texas City, Texas, and virtually via Zoom. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- 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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- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Aubrey Scott | Parks & Recreation | 10/04/2010 | 10 years |
| Raul Gonzalez | Sanitation | 10/11/2005 | 15 years |
| Shelia Montgomery-Dixon | Police | 10/30/2000 | 20 years |
| Anete Schmidt | Administration | 10/23/1995 | 25 years |
| Joe Stanton | Police | 10/02/1995 | 25 years |
| Lorenzo Delagarza | Public Works | 10/08/1990 | 30 years |
b.
Proclaiming October 19 - 23 as Chamber of Commerce Week 2020
The proclamation was accepted by Jenny Senter, Page Michel, and Georgia Meyer.
The proclamation was accepted by Jenny Senter, Page Michel, and Georgia Meyer.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Nuisance Abatement Report
Brittany Coburn, Marilyn Logan, George Fuller, Dennis Harris, and Shonna Bellow contributed to and gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Brittany Coburn, Marilyn Logan, George Fuller, Dennis Harris, and Shonna Bellow contributed to and gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Bruce Clawson and seconded by Commissioner Abel Garza, jr. to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, and m.
Motioned by Commissioner Bruce Clawson and seconded by Commissioner Abel Garza, jr. to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, and m.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for October 7, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-102, approving the purchase of one (1) Type 1 Medic Unit remount from Frazer/Sterling McCall through the H.G.A.C Buy Program. (Fire Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-103, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for professional services with Public Consulting Group, Inc. to continue participation in the Ambulance Supplemental Pay Program. (Fire Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-104, approving the purchase of six (6) 2020 Ford Explorers and two (2) Ford F-150 Responders vehicles under Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative and TIPS USA Contracts. (Purchasing)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-105, approving the purchase of 6 different replacement trucks for various City departments. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-106, approving the execution an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Water Line Replacement Project Phase 18. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-107, approving the execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 20. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-108, approving the execution of an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for Rehabilitation of the Godard Park 1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-109, approving the execution of an Engineering Agreement for Services with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Blower and Fine Screens Improvement Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-110, approving a contract for Bid No. 2020-387 Lift Station 12 Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-111, approving the payment of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance premiums for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. (Finance)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
l.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-112, approving Bid No. 2020-088 Vegetation Management Chemicals Annual Contract. (Public Works)
m.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-113, approving a contract for Bid No. 2020-389 Texas City FM 1764 Bridge Monuments Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
n.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-114, approving a contract for the Bid No. 2020-391 LED Marquee Signs At Various Locations Project. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
The Resolution and Bids were rejected.
Item pulled by Mayor Doyle.
The Resolution and Bids were rejected.
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
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)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Zoning Board had no objections to this request.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Zoning Board had no objections to this request.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-44, amending the City's fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to appropriate funds for West Annex & Biosphere Facility Parking Lots Improvement Project. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-45, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinance Title IX. General Regulations, Chapter 94, "Health and Sanitation," Section: Junked or abandoned Vehicles. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-46, amending Ordinance No. 20-39 vacating and abandoning a portion of 8th Avenue South and a portion of 13th Street South as requested by Marathon Petroleum Company. (Legal)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nicole Best, Reservation Superintendent, stated that there will be a Drive-Thru Boo on October 31, 2020.
Jennifer Price, Human Resource Director, stated that there are complimentary masks and hand sanitizers for City employees.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, reminded everyone that the Can't Touch A Truck event will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, reminded everyone to vote their voice and utilize any polling location within Galveston County.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Earl Alexander gave kudos to the Community Development and Nuisance Abatement teams for their great work.
Nicole Best, Reservation Superintendent, stated that there will be a Drive-Thru Boo on October 31, 2020.
Jennifer Price, Human Resource Director, stated that there are complimentary masks and hand sanitizers for City employees.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, reminded everyone that the Can't Touch A Truck event will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, reminded everyone to vote their voice and utilize any polling location within Galveston County.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Earl Alexander gave kudos to the Community Development and Nuisance Abatement teams for their great work.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr. to ADJOURN at 5:40 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
| ______________________________ | |
| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary