REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, APRIL 20, 2022, 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 D. Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Kevin Yackly, Commissioner At-Large
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Absent:
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- Keith Henry, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
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 Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry entered the meeting.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Commissioner District 1 Keith Henry entered the meeting.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Jeffery Frank | Sanitation | 04/27/2012 | 10 years |
| Stephen Bookman | Sanitation | 04/30/2007 | 15 years |
| Mathew Wyatt | Fire | 04/23/2007 | 15 years |
| Micah Simons | Fire | 04/23/2007 | 15 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Neighborhood Improvement Services Quarterly Report: Nuisance Abatement
Brittany Coburn, Nuisance Abatement Tech, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Brittany Coburn, Nuisance Abatement Tech, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the City's investment portfolio.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the City's investment portfolio.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following residents gave Public Comments: Barbra White, Henry Gomez, Barry Allen, and Lahen DeBerry.
The following residents gave Public Comments: Barbra White, Henry Gomez, Barry Allen, and Lahen DeBerry.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 6, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-07, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinance Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 94, “Health and Sanitation”, “Section: Junked or Abandoned Vehicles to update information contained in the Code and to expand the definition of Junked Vehicles to include non-motored vehicles such as but not limited to trailers. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-08, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title IX General Regulations to add Chapter 97, "Mass Gatherings" as a new chapter. This Mass Gathering Ordinance regulates large gatherings that are held inside the limits of the City of Texas City and providing for an Application Procedure, the issuance of a Special Event Permit, and a Special Event Application Fee. (Management Services)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera Nay issued by Commissioner Kevin Yackly.
Vote: 4 - 1 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:54 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, Sr., MAYOR |
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: