REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, November 3, 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 D. 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 Terry Melancon of The Fellowship Church.
Led by Pastor Terry Melancon of The Fellowship Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclaiming November 1-5, 2021 as Municipal Court Week
This proclamation was presented by Mayor Johnson to Texas City Municipal Court staff.
This proclamation was presented by Mayor Johnson to Texas City Municipal Court staff.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Information Technology Update
Robert Turner, Information Technology Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the newest technology updates.
Robert Turner, Information Technology Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the newest technology updates.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to close the Public Hearings.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
a.
Land Tejas requests to amend the Lago Mar PUD Amendment - Crystal Lagoon District. Being 121 acres of land. Located at 12600 Crystal View Blvd. and to the north of Lago Mar Blvd.
Stan Carter of Jones Carter, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Stan Carter of Jones Carter, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Broadreach Power requests to rezone from “A” (Single-Family Residential) to “F” (Light Industrial” to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System. Being a portion of all that certain remainder of Lot 2A in the Highway 146 Business Park. Located in the 500 block of 34th Street, Texas City, TX.
Brian Yarborough of Broadreach Power gave a summary of the proposed project.
Henry Gomez, resident, stated his support for the rezoning request.
Brian Yarborough of Broadreach Power gave a summary of the proposed project.
Henry Gomez, resident, stated his support for the rezoning request.
7.
ZONING PRELIMINARY
a.
Consider and take action on the request from Land Tejas to amend the Lao Mar PUD - Crystal Lagoon District. Being approximately 121 acres of land. Located at 12600 Crystal View Blvd. and to the north of Lago Mar Blvd.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the request from Broadreach Power to rezone from “A” (Single-Family Residential) to “F” (Light Industrial” to allow for a Battery Energy Storage System. Being a portion of all that certain remainder of Lot 2A in the Highway 146 Business Park. Located in the 500 block of 34th Street, Texas City, TX.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 1 CARRIED
9.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A Texas City resident requested that TCPD increase its presence in her neighborhood.
A Texas City resident requested that TCPD increase its presence in her neighborhood.
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Dorthea Jones, seconded by Commissioner Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i, j, and k.
Motioned by Commissioner Dorthea Jones, seconded by Commissioner Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i, j, and k.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for October 20, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-094, approving the execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineer, LLC. for the Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 19. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-095, approving the execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 21. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-096, approving the remodeling of an old SWAT Mobile Command Post into a Hostage Negotiation Team Command Post. (Police Department)
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, stated that the vehicle is being rehabbed and refurbished to become a hostage negotiation team command post.
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, stated that the vehicle is being rehabbed and refurbished to become a hostage negotiation team command post.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-097, approving the purchase and delivery of an articulated telescopic loader for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-098, approving the execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the engineering and construction phases of the Fire Station #4 and Police Substation Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-099, approving the purchase of nine (9) various size roll-off boxes for the Sanitation Department. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-100, approving the purchase, delivery, and installation of replacement lighting for two (2) Godard Park little league baseball fields and Tarpey Park field no. 4 through BuyBoard- a local purchasing cooperative. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-101, approving Bid No. 2021-108 Purchase and Delivery of Library Materials. (Purchasing)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-102, approving Gowan Inc. to replace the Moore Memorial Library cooling tower. (Library)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-103, approving the purchase of a rear load garbage truck for the Sanitation Department. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
11.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-33, to amend the City of Texas City's fiscal year 2021-2022 Budget to create an additional Deputy City Marshal position and appropriate funds for the salary and benefits of this position. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
12.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Keith Henry gave kudos to Rec & Tour for the Hallopalooza event.
Commissioner Kevin Yackly thanked TCPD for their traffic control on Halloween and stated that it reinforces why they should be the highest-paid police department in Galveston County.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library is accepting Veterans photos and information to put on a Veteran's Day exhibit.
Commissioner Keith Henry gave kudos to Rec & Tour for the Hallopalooza event.
Commissioner Kevin Yackly thanked TCPD for their traffic control on Halloween and stated that it reinforces why they should be the highest-paid police department in Galveston County.
STAFF COMMENTS
Luke Alvey, Library Director, stated that the Library is accepting Veterans photos and information to put on a Veteran's Day exhibit.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pointer made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:11 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 D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: