REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 17, 2021, 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
- 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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- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Led by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Michael Arthur | Public Works | 02/28/2011 | 10 years |
| Guillermo Marquez | Water Distribution | 02/21/2011 | 10 years |
| Samantha Massey | Administration | 02/04/2011 | 10 years |
| Christopher Martinez | Fire | 02/22/2006 | 15 years |
| Eric Cisneros | Police | 02/16/2006 | 15 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report (Marshal's Office)
Postponed to March 3, 2021.
Postponed to March 3, 2021.
b.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Postponed to March 3, 2021.
Postponed to March 3, 2021.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and i.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and i.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 3, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action Resolution No. 21-011, approving the purchase, delivery, and installation of treadmills and weight equipment for the Lowry Fitness Center from Comm FIT through Buyboard (Contract No. 502-16), a local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation & Tourism)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-012, approving a contract for RFP No. 2021-092 Control System Maintenance and Repair. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-013, approving a contract for Bid No. 2021-395 Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 18. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-014, approving a contract for Bid No. 2021-398 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 20. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-015, approving a contract for Bid No. 2021-396 Rehabilitation of the Godard 1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Jack Harrison, Public Works Director, explained the rigorous process of having the storage tank cleaned and repainted.
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Jack Harrison, Public Works Director, explained the rigorous process of having the storage tank cleaned and repainted.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-016, approving a contract for Bid No. 2021-397 Texas Avenue Drainage Improvements Project. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Jack Harrison, Public Works Director, stated that this project would significantly reduce flooding in this area.
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Jack Harrison, Public Works Director, stated that this project would significantly reduce flooding in this area.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-017, approving the purchase, delivery, and installation of Playground Units at seven park locations throughout the City from Playpower LT Farmington, Inc. through Buyboard (Contract No. 592-19) - local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation & Tourism)
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated the 11 large parks within the City have been upgraded. This item will begin the upgrade of 7 "neighborhood" parks, which are smaller with fewer amenities.
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated the 11 large parks within the City have been upgraded. This item will begin the upgrade of 7 "neighborhood" parks, which are smaller with fewer amenities.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-018, appointing and/ or reappointing members to the Library Board. (Library)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson. Sr. stated that on February 18, 2021, he will sign a Declaration of Disaster and Local Emergency Proclamation. The Proclamation will be effective for seven (7) days.
Mayor Johnson, Sr. also thanked Texas City Residents for staying off the roads during the freeze, resulting in zero (0) accident reports.
Mayor Johnson. Sr. stated that on February 18, 2021, he will sign a Declaration of Disaster and Local Emergency Proclamation. The Proclamation will be effective for seven (7) days.
Mayor Johnson, Sr. also thanked Texas City Residents for staying off the roads during the freeze, resulting in zero (0) accident reports.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Every Commissioner present thanked City Staff and First Responders for the actions that they took during the Texas Freeze.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that eight teams have signed up for the City Cornhole League.
Mike Stump, Waste Management, stated that trash service will resume on Thursday, February 18th.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, gave a weather update and a synopsis of the last 36 hours.
Every Commissioner present thanked City Staff and First Responders for the actions that they took during the Texas Freeze.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that eight teams have signed up for the City Cornhole League.
Mike Stump, Waste Management, stated that trash service will resume on Thursday, February 18th.
Thomas Munoz, Emergency Management Director, gave a weather update and a synopsis of the last 36 hours.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Felix Herrera made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:37 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Keith Henry. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: