REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JULY 7, 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 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Dedrick Johnson, Sr., 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 Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
Led by Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Sr.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Texas City Museum (Recreation & Tourism)
Amanada Vance, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation over operations at the Texas City Museum.
Amanada Vance, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation over operations at the Texas City Museum.
b.
Marketing Department Update (Marketing)
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, gave a presentation on the new City website.
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, gave a presentation on the new City website.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Henry Gomez, resident, questioned if the City would ask Galveston County for funds to help with flood control.
John Denton, resident, donated money to the Bayou Golf Course to aid in fixing the cart paths.
Barbra White, resident, encouraged everyone to donate to the local school supply drive.
Henry Gomez, resident, questioned if the City would ask Galveston County for funds to help with flood control.
John Denton, resident, donated money to the Bayou Golf Course to aid in fixing the cart paths.
Barbra White, resident, encouraged everyone to donate to the local school supply drive.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pointer to approve Consent Agenda items a and b.
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pointer to approve Consent Agenda items a and b.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 16, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-046, awarding the contract for auditing services to Whitley Penn. (Finance)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-16, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2020-2021 Budget to create a Deputy Building Official/Commercial Plans Examiner position and a Plans Review Specialist position and appropriate funds for the salaries and benefits of these positions. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Yackly thanked the Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Departments for their hard work.
STAFF COMMENTS
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that there will be a second Budget Worksop on 7/21/2021 at 4 p.m.
Commissioner Yackly thanked the Police, Fire, and Emergency Management Departments for their hard work.
STAFF COMMENTS
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that there will be a second Budget Worksop on 7/21/2021 at 4 p.m.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Felix Hererra made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:33 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: