REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, AUGUST 4, 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
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Kyle Jackson of LMC Church.
Led by Pastor Kyle Jackson of LMC Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
Led by Mayor Johnson, Sr.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Building Permits (Inspections Department)
Herman Myers, Building Official, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Herman Myers, Building Official, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a quarterly report on the City's investment portfolio.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a quarterly report on the City's investment portfolio.
5.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
a.
Review and Consider the General Plan Revision for Central Park South. Being 109.73 acres of land out of the W. K. Wilson Survey. Located on Century Blvd, north of Mainland City Centre and west of Lone Trail Village, Scottsdale Estates and South Point Estates Section 2.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
William Walker gave comments concerning property located at 724 N. Oak.
Larry Bryant requested to address the Commissioners about Animal Control and George Fuller.
William Walker gave comments concerning property located at 724 N. Oak.
Larry Bryant requested to address the Commissioners about Animal Control and George Fuller.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pointer to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and e.
Motioned by Commissioner Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pointer to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and e.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 21, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-052, approving the adoption of the 2020 CDBG Consolidated Plan, the 2020 & 2021 Action Plans, and the submission of said plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-053, formally establishing the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee and approving the eight (8) individual appointments to said committee. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-054, approving the rejection of all bids submitted for Bid No. 2021-047 City of Texas City Firemen's Center. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-055, approving the contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for a professional service administration for the CDBG-CV Texas City Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TCERAP). (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on proposed tax rate by record vote and schedule public hearings, if necessary. (Finance)
| Mayor Dedrick Johnson ---Aye |
| Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie ---Aye |
| Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly ---Aye |
| Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry ---Aye |
| Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera ---Aye |
| Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer ---Aye |
| Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark ---Aye |
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-19, amend the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to accept and appropriate C.A.R.E.S. Act funding for rental assistance and administration of these funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 action plan. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
All Commissioners stated that they hope residents stay safe, wear masks when applicable, and get vaccinated if possible.
All Commissioners stated that they hope residents stay safe, wear masks when applicable, and get vaccinated if possible.
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson stated that there will is a plan for more vaccination sites hosted at the Doyle Center.
Mayor Johnson stated that there will is a plan for more vaccination sites hosted at the Doyle Center.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pointer made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:47 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Felix Herrera. 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: