REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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, DECEMBER 2, 2020, at 5:00 P.M. in the Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room in City Hall, Texas City, Texas and via Zoom. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Dedrrick Johnson, Sr.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Dedrick Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Kevin Yackly, Commissioner At-Large
- Keith Henry, Commissioner District 1
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
Led by Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Retirement | ||
| Nicholas Finan | Administration | 12 years |
b.
Vera Gary - 95th Birthday Presentation
5.
REPORTS
a.
Utilities Customer Service (Water Department)
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint Presentation.
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint Presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Don Johnson campaigned for Texas City's vote to the Harris Galveston Subsidence District.
Henry Gomez, resident, made statements against the previous administration and inquired about the November City Commission Workshop.
Don Johnson campaigned for Texas City's vote to the Harris Galveston Subsidence District.
Henry Gomez, resident, made statements against the previous administration and inquired about the November City Commission Workshop.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, d, e, and f.
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, d, e, and f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for November 17, 2020, and November 18, 2020 meetings. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-126, appointing and/or re-appointing members to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation. (Economic Development)
Pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-127, appointing and/or re-appointing members to the Planning Board. (Management Services)
Pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action approving Resolution No. 20-128, approving the awarding of Bid No. 2020-089 Stationery Items. (Purchasing)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-129, approving the purchase and installation of a new ornamental fence for Heritage Square Park from Foster Fence, LTD through BuyBoard (Contract No. 577-18), a local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-130, approving and awarding the 25th Ave. N. Lighting Project to Crescent Electric under BuyBoard Contact No. 558-18. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-131, appointing and/or re-appointing members to the City of Texas City's Audit Committee. (Mayor)
Pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-50, the third and final reading of an Ordinance granting Enertex NB, LLC, and its successors and assigns, for a period of five (5) years, a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter the public ways to install, operate, and maintain a distribution system. (Legal and Engineering)
Kyle Dickson, City Attorney, stated that the agreement will be for fifteen (15) years, not five (5).
Kyle Dickson, City Attorney, stated that the agreement will be for fifteen (15) years, not five (5).
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-52, amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III "Administration", Chapter 32 "Law Enforcement and Fire Department," Section 32.009 "Police Department; Classes of Positions," by amending the classification of Corporals/Police Officers to Police Officer and increasing the number of positions within the classification of Police Officers by six; prescribing the number of positions with each classification of the classified service of the Police Department. (Police Department)
Commissioner Keith Henry asked Chief Stanton if he was open to having discussions about the inclusivity of hiring these six (6) new officers. Chief Stanton stated that he would and also explained what the TCPD hiring requirements are.
Commissioner Keith Henry asked Chief Stanton if he was open to having discussions about the inclusivity of hiring these six (6) new officers. Chief Stanton stated that he would and also explained what the TCPD hiring requirements are.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-53, amending the City's fiscal year 2020-21 Budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of a vehicle for the new part-time city marshal. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, spoke on the budget amendment needed for the part-time city marshal's vehicle.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, spoke on the budget amendment needed for the part-time city marshal's vehicle.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
All the Commissiner's wished Nick Finan a happy retirement.
STAFF COMMENTS
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that there will be free Covid-19 testing every Monday of December.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, stated that there will be Drive in Movie, The Elf, on December 5th.
All the Commissiner's wished Nick Finan a happy retirement.
STAFF COMMENTS
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, stated that there will be free Covid-19 testing every Monday of December.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, stated that there will be Drive in Movie, The Elf, on December 5th.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:49 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: