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
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Recognize two youth athletes for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Local Athlete of the year award.
Congratulations to Georgiann Lufsey and Kollyn Harris.
b.
| Service Awards |
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| Jeffrey Winstead |
Police |
09/10/2012 |
10 years |
| Trent Morgan |
Parks & Recreation |
09/27/2007 |
15 years |
| Kenetron Dotson |
Police |
09/24/2007 |
15 Years |
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public hearing in support of or opposition to the City of Texas City's proposed 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a short presentation on the City's 2022/2023 FY Budget.
b.
Gust George requests to rezone 8510 FM 517 E from “A-1” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) for continued commercial use as The Last Pit Stop Restaurant and Bar.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, gave a report on the rezoning request.
6.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on the request to rezone 8510 FM 517 E from “A-1”(Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) for continued commercial use as The Last Pit Stop Restaurant and Bar.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for September 7, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-086, approving the purchase of professional construction materials testing for the Fire Station No. 4/ Police Substation project, as outlined in Braun Intertec Corporation's proposal QTB165362 - Rev.1. (Public Works)
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-087. approving the City of Texas City Investment Policy. (Finance)
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-088, approve the pre-purchase of three (3) Wilo submersible wastewater pumps and one (1) associate electrical control panel for the Lift Station 22, Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-089, approving the appointments/ re-appointments for various Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (City Secretary)
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-090, approving the purchase of five (5) Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package vehicles for a total cost of $281,070.95. (Police Department)
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-091, approving and awarding Bid No. 2022-025 Mowing Maintenance of Texas City Economic Development Corporation properties. (Purchasing)
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-092, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $3,000 to assist the Texas City / La Marque Vikings Youth Football & Drill (currently Mainland Express) in their 2022 little league season. (Commissioner DeAndre' Knoxson)
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson for further discussion.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-093, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $3,000 to assist the Texas City Stingray Youth Cheer and Football in their 2022 league season. (Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson)
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson for further discussion.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action, by record vote, on Ordinance No. 2022-22, to adopt the City of Texas City's 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget. (Finance)
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson --- aye
Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie --- aye
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza --- aye
Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson --- aye
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera --- aye
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer --- not present
Commissioner Jami Clark --- aye
b.
Consider and take action, by record vote, on Resolution No. 2022-094, to ratify the tax increase reflected in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget. (Finance)
Ratify the tax increase reflected in the 2022 - 2023 Fiscal Year Budget that will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year's budget by $3,342,829 or 11.57 percent, and of that amount $674,582 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson --- aye
Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie --- aye
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza --- aye
Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson --- aye
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera --- aye
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer --- not present
Commissioner Jami Clark --- aye
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-095, accepting and approving the 2022 Certified Tax Roll. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 22-23 amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget to appropriate funds for payment of first installment to Motorola for Police Department records management and dispatch services. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-24, amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget to transfer funds to pay for the demolition of substandard structures by the Texas City Economic Development Corporation. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
10.
ADJOURNMENT