REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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 5:00 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
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Absent:
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- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services.
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
Led by Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Cathy Touchton | Parks & Recreation | 03/09/2011 | 10 years |
| Bryan Fletcher | Fire | 03/20/2006 | 15 years |
| Michelle Mancias | Fire | 03/13/2006 | 15 years |
| Charles Gurnea | Public Works | 03/02/2006 | 15 years |
| Carlos Alcocer | Police | 03/01/2001 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Annual Golf Report (Bayou Golf Course)
Michael Skiba gave a PowerPoint Presentation over the revenues, games, and service days the Bayou Golf Course has had over the last year.
Michael Skiba gave a PowerPoint Presentation over the revenues, games, and service days the Bayou Golf Course has had over the last year.
b.
Fire Inspection Prevention Report (Fire Marshal)
Dennis Harris, Fire Marshal, gave a PowerPoint presentation on what his department looks for when approving inspections and code violations.
Dennis Harris, Fire Marshal, gave a PowerPoint presentation on what his department looks for when approving inspections and code violations.
c.
Report on the City of Texas City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2020. (Finance)
Chris Braeux and Brooke Fuller of Whitley Penn gave a brief presentation highlighting the City's annual financial report.
Chris Braeux and Brooke Fuller of Whitley Penn gave a brief presentation highlighting the City's annual financial report.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ella Green gave a verbal complaint about the Code Inspections Departments.
Ella Green gave a verbal complaint about the Code Inspections Departments.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Felix Herrera made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and e. Kevin Yackly seconded the motin.
Felix Herrera made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and e. Kevin Yackly seconded the motin.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for March 3, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-021, approving the EOC Technology Purchase from TIPS Contracts No. 190703 and 200904. (Information Technology)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 20-022, extending the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-023, approving a contract for Bid No. 2020-399 Brown Drive Construction and Amburn Road Sidewalk Project. (Public Works)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-024, approving a contract for Bid No. 2021-094 Cement Stabilized Sand Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Pulled by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, explained the project.
Pulled by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, explained the project.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-03, amending the City's fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to appropriate funds for upgrading the existing controlled access system for Municipal Court. (Finance)
Laura Boyd,
Laura Boyd,
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-04, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2020-2021 Budget to create an additional Combination Inspector position and appropriate funds for the salary and benefits of this position. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson expressed his gratitude for the City receiving a favorable financial audit. Mayor Johnson also explained mask requests vs. mask ordinances.
Mayor Johnson expressed his gratitude for the City receiving a favorable financial audit. Mayor Johnson also explained mask requests vs. mask ordinances.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Each Commissioner thanked the Finance Department and various Directors for being diligent with the City budget.
Various Directors gave brief updates about their department.
Each Commissioner thanked the Finance Department and various Directors for being diligent with the City budget.
Various Directors gave brief updates about their department.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:48 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie. 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: