REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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 16, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick 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
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. Johns' United Methodist Church.
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. Johns' United Methodist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry.
Led by Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Randall Johnston | Police | 12/19/2000 | 20 years |
| Michael Fields | Public Works | 12/11/2000 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Parks Division (Recreation and Tourism)
Byron Sefcik, Parks Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Sefcik stated that there will be a new memorial tree service offered in lieu of memorial benches.
Byron Sefcik, Parks Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Sefcik stated that there will be a new memorial tree service offered in lieu of memorial benches.
b.
Emergency Management Annual Report (Emergency Management)
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Henry Gomez, resident, asked for clarification of Resolution No. 20-135 and 20-136.
Vanessa Mcafe and Ms. Castile, residenst, and raised an issue with the Texas City Police Department
Henry Gomez, resident, asked for clarification of Resolution No. 20-135 and 20-136.
Vanessa Mcafe and Ms. Castile, residenst, and raised an issue with the Texas City Police Department
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and f. Motion was sec9nded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly.
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and f. Motion was sec9nded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for December 2, 2020 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-132, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-133, approving Bid No. 2021-090 for the purchase and delivery of Police Uniforms. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-134, appointing and/or re-appointing a Representative and Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2021 General Assembly and Board of Directors. (Management Services)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-135, authorizing the write-off of utility receivables past due and deemed to be uncollectible as of September 30, 2020. (Finance)
Pulled by Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this is an annual end of the year item. Writing-off these past due receivables does not mean that the balance will not still be attempted to be collected, it's only a balancing of the general ledger.
Pulled by Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this is an annual end of the year item. Writing-off these past due receivables does not mean that the balance will not still be attempted to be collected, it's only a balancing of the general ledger.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-136, authorizing the write-off of EMS receivables past due and deemed to be uncollectible as of September 30, 2020. (Finance)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 20-54, amending the City of Texas City's 2020/2021 fiscal year budget to close the 2019-2020 fiscal year purchase orders. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave background information on the purpose of this Regular Item.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave background information on the purpose of this Regular Item.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Johnson wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
The Commissioners and City Staff wished everyone a Merry and safe Christmas.
The Commissioners and City Staff wished everyone a Merry and safe Christmas.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:58 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK JOHNSON, SR., MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: