REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, May 5, 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
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Kevin Yackly, Commissioner At-Large
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Keith Henry, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's United Methodist Church.
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's United Methodist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Older Americans Month 2021
Accepted on behalf of all seniors that participate in the Nessler Center Senior programs.
Accepted on behalf of all seniors that participate in the Nessler Center Senior programs.
b.
TCPD Bike Team Presentation
A PowerPoint presentation was presented by Officers Sbaschnig and Robison, Captain Rex Spotted Bear and Sergeant House.
A PowerPoint presentation was presented by Officers Sbaschnig and Robison, Captain Rex Spotted Bear and Sergeant House.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Library Report
Luke Alvey gave a PowerPoint presentation over the Moore Memorial Library's 3-year plan.
Luke Alvey gave a PowerPoint presentation over the Moore Memorial Library's 3-year plan.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 21, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-030, approving Bid No. 2021-403 Lift Station 23 Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-031, approving Bid No. 2021-404 1 MG Elevated Water Tank at Lago Mar. (Public Works)
Pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the cost of this project is being split with the developer, Land Tejas.
Pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the cost of this project is being split with the developer, Land Tejas.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-032, awarding the contract for depository banking services to Texas First Bank. (Finance)
Pulled by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly.
Commissioner Yackly questioned why other banks hadn't sent in proposals.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that local banks were all given equal opportunity to submit proposals and Texas First Bank was the only proposal received.
Pulled by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly.
Commissioner Yackly questioned why other banks hadn't sent in proposals.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that local banks were all given equal opportunity to submit proposals and Texas First Bank was the only proposal received.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-033, denying Texas-New Mexico Power Company's application for approval to amend its distribution costs recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City and the hiring of Legal Counsel (Lloyd Gosselink Attorneys at Law) and consulting services. (Management Services)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-034, approving and adopting the 2021 City of Texas City Tax Abatement Guidelines. (Economic Development)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-035, approving the Court Administrator to administratively close all cases older than December 31, 2007, that meet certain criteria. (Municipal Court)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-09, amending the City of Texas City's 2020/2021 fiscal year budget to appropriate additional funds for construction of the west side elevated water tank. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson, Sr. gave kudos to Darcie and her team for the month of May newsletter.
Mayor Johnson, Sr. gave kudos to Darcie and her team for the month of May newsletter.
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Yackly encouraged everyone to volunteer at the ARC center.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowie spoke of how wonderful the new STEM and Admin building at the College of the Mainland is.
Commissioner At-Large Yackly encouraged everyone to volunteer at the ARC center.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowie spoke of how wonderful the new STEM and Admin building at the College of the Mainland is.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Felix Herrera made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:56 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large Kevin Yackly. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| DEDRICK JOHNSON, SR., MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh City Secretary
Date Approved: