REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 18, 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 5:08 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
- Absent:
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- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Lead by Pastor Jervie Windom of Resonate Church.
Lead by Pastor Jervie Windom of Resonate Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro-tem Thelma Bowie.
Led by Mayor Pro-tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Street and Bridge (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Director of Public Works, gave a PowerPoint presentation on street and bridge procedures and repairs.
Jack Haralson, Director of Public Works, gave a PowerPoint presentation on street and bridge procedures and repairs.
b.
Community Development (Code Enforcement)
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the procedures and results of Code Enforcement and staff efforts.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the procedures and results of Code Enforcement and staff efforts.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
418 Southlake, LTD requests to rezone from “A” (Single-Family Residential) to “I” (Planned Unit Development) to construct Southlake Subdivision – a Master Planned Community within the City of Texas City. Being approximately 438-acres of undeveloped land. Located north of FM 517, south of FM 646 and west of FM 3436.
Doug Kneupper, Consulting City Engineer, stated that 418 Southlake Ltd. is requesting to rezone a portion of undeveloped land. The Zoning Commission previously approved the request.
Doug Kneupper, Consulting City Engineer, stated that 418 Southlake Ltd. is requesting to rezone a portion of undeveloped land. The Zoning Commission previously approved the request.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly to close the public hearing.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
6.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on request by 418 Southlake, LTD to rezone from “A” (Single-Family Residential) to “I” (Planned Unit Development). Being approximately 438-acres of undeveloped land. Located north of FM 517, south of FM 646 and west of FM 3436.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Kackly, seconded by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and i.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Kackly, seconded by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and i.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the August 4, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-056, Emergency Declaration of Disaster. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-057, awarding an annual contract for Bid No. 2021-104 Oils and Lubricants Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-058, approving a development for 418 Southlake, Ltd. (Engineering & Planning)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-059, consenting to the annexation of land into MUD #53. (Engineering & Planning)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-060, approving and awarding Bid No, 2021-105 Personnel Protective Equipment, Fire Hose, Nozzles, and related equipment annual contract. (Purchasing)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-061, authorizing payment of windstorm insurance premium to Victor Insurance Managers Inc. (Finance)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-062, authorizing the City to enter into a Utility Services Agreement between Texas City, GCMUD 53, and 418 Southlake, LTD. (Developer). (Engineering and Planning)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-063, approving the Moore Memorial Public Library Strategic Plan to take effect October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2024. (Library)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-20, amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to accept and appropriate the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Mitigation funds for drainage improvements. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Bowie and Commissioner Yackly thanked Thomas Munoz, Director of Emergency Management, for his service to the City.
All-City staff present echoed the sentiment of the Commissioners.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a copy of the 2021-2022 FY budget is in the City Hall Lobby for viewing.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the pool is now only operational on weekends.
Commissioner Bowie and Commissioner Yackly thanked Thomas Munoz, Director of Emergency Management, for his service to the City.
All-City staff present echoed the sentiment of the Commissioners.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a copy of the 2021-2022 FY budget is in the City Hall Lobby for viewing.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the pool is now only operational on weekends.
11.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson stated that we will continue to social distance and utilize electronic meeting methods, as much as legally possible, until there is no longer a Covid spike.
Mayor Johnson also echoed the sentiments of the Commissioners and City Staff and wished Thomas Munoz the best of successes.
Mayor Johnson stated that we will continue to social distance and utilize electronic meeting methods, as much as legally possible, until there is no longer a Covid spike.
Mayor Johnson also echoed the sentiments of the Commissioners and City Staff and wished Thomas Munoz the best of successes.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:20 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: