REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DATE – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DATE – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MAY 18, 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.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Dr. Robert Miller of First Baptist Church.
Led by Dr. Robert Miller of First Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Leonora Mata | Parks & Recreation | 05/17/2012 | 10 years |
| Cindy Sunday | Sanitation | 05/14/2007 | 15 years |
| Nicole Best | Parks & Recreation | 05/14/2007 | 15 years |
| Michael Stump | Sanitation | 05/06/2002 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Bickerstaff Initial Assessment- Redistricting
Bob Heath, an Attorney at Brickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP, gave a PowerPoint presentation that outlined the necessity and process of redistricting.
Bob Heath, an Attorney at Brickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP, gave a PowerPoint presentation that outlined the necessity and process of redistricting.
b.
Moore Memorial Library Report
Luke Alvey, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Luke Alvey, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to approve Consent Agenda items a, c, d, e, and f.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to approve Consent Agenda items a, c, d, e, and f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 4, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-043, awarding a contract with Matrix Consulting Group for a Comprehensive Police Department Utilization and Staffing Study. (Police Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-044, approving and awarding Bid No. 2020-079 Sodium Hypochlorite Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-045, approving and awarding BId No. 2020-015 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-046, authorizing signatories for the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG_MIT) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Supplemental for GLO state contract number 22-119-003-D373. (Emergency Management)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-047, approving the purchase of law enforcement grade ALPR cameras and technology from Flock Safety, a sole-source provider, for use by the Texas City Police Department. (Police Department)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-048, approving and awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for career counseling services from Craving For A Change, Inc. (Community Development)
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Item pulled by Mayor Johnson.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-10, amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget to appropriate funds for a Police Department utilization and staffing study. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-11, amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget to appropriate funds for purchase of law enforcement grade ALPR Cameras and system technology to be placed throughout the City. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:11 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Abel garza. 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: