REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 15, 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 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Dedrick Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Kevin Yackly, Commissioner At-Large
- Keith Henry, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2.
Led by Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Eulalia Authorlee-Cunningham | Police | 12/29/2006 | 15 years |
| Gary Deering | Parks & Recreation | 12/20/2001 | 20 years |
| Nathan Norman | Public Works | 12/17/2001 | 20 years |
| Earl Mendenhall | Police | 12/23/1996 | 25 years |
| Joseph Tumbleson | Fire | 12/20/1996 | 25 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Parks Division (Recreation and Tourism)
Byron Sefcik, Parks Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Byron Sefcik, Parks Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, c, and e.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, c, and e.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for December 1, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-121, calling a General Election to be held in Texas City on May 7, 2022, and proposing designated polling locations. (City Secretary)
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, explained that the City will have an Election on May 7, 2022, and the requested polling places will be the Nessler Center and Carver Community Center.
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, explained that the City will have an Election on May 7, 2022, and the requested polling places will be the Nessler Center and Carver Community Center.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-122, approving the lease of 75 Yamaha QuieTech Fleet Golf Carts through Buyboard - Local Government Purchasing Cooperative for the Bayou Golf Course golf cart fleet. (Recreation & Tourism and Purchasing)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-123, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Gamma Construction Company, Inc. for the Construction Manager at Risk for Fire Station No. 4 and new Police Substation. (Public Works)
Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, stated that Gamma Construction Company, Inc. had the highest score.
Item pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, stated that Gamma Construction Company, Inc. had the highest score.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-124, awarding a contract for RFQ No. 2022-411 American Rescue Plan Act-Engineering Services contract to ARKK Engineers, LLC. (Purchasing)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-37, amending the City of Texas City's 2021/2022 fiscal year budget to close the 2020-2021 fiscal year purchase orders. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie gave kudos to Rhomari Leigh and Garrett McLeod for their live streaming of the Christmas Parade. Ms. Bowie also congratulated the Recreation & Tourism department for their role in the parade and the City's fir Snow Spectacular event.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark gave kudos for the Snow Spectacular event.
STAFF COMMENTS
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, stated that today kicked off the PD's "Treat not Tickets" and "Blue Santa" programs. Chief Stanton thanked Mayor Johnson for participating in the "Treats not Tickets" participation.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that basketball season has begun.
Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie gave kudos to Rhomari Leigh and Garrett McLeod for their live streaming of the Christmas Parade. Ms. Bowie also congratulated the Recreation & Tourism department for their role in the parade and the City's fir Snow Spectacular event.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark gave kudos for the Snow Spectacular event.
STAFF COMMENTS
Joseph Stanton, Police Chief, stated that today kicked off the PD's "Treat not Tickets" and "Blue Santa" programs. Chief Stanton thanked Mayor Johnson for participating in the "Treats not Tickets" participation.
Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that basketball season has begun.
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson stated that there will be a Community Conversations with Mayor Johnson hosted that the Doyle Center on December 17th beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Johnson stated that there will be a Community Conversations with Mayor Johnson hosted that the Doyle Center on December 17th beginning at 6:00 p.m.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:32 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie. 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: