REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 19, 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
- 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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- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Rev. Matthew Brackman of Peace Lutheran Church.
Led by Rev. Matthew Brackman of Peace Lutheran Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Award | |||
| Susan Sensat | Administration | 10/01/2007 | 15 years |
b.
Captain Dennis Harris promoted to Assistant Fire Chief
Firefighter Brent Black promoted to Engineer
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, promoted Captain Dennis Harris to Assistant Fire Chief and Firefighter Brent Black to Engineer.
Firefighter Brent Black promoted to Engineer
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, promoted Captain Dennis Harris to Assistant Fire Chief and Firefighter Brent Black to Engineer.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public Hearing on the redistricting of the City of Texas City's Commissioner Districts.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, presented information on the proposed Redistricting Plan A provided by Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, presented information on the proposed Redistricting Plan A provided by Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Barbra White, resident, invited the Commission to volunteer at the Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Barbra White, resident, invited the Commission to volunteer at the Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, and k.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, and k.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for October 5, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-100, authorizing the purchase of one (1) Type I Medic Unit through the H-GAC Buy Program from Frazer/Sterling McCall in the amount of $232,122.00 to replace a 1993 International/E-One EMS transport capable Rescue Unit. (Fire Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-101, approving a five (5) year agreement with Priority Dispatch to provide software and training to the Texas City Dispatch Center. (Fire Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-102, approving the purchase of a new ancillary vehicle to be assigned to and used at Fire Station N. 4. (Fire Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-103, approving the purchase of 477 Visa gift cards in the amount of $50.00 each to be given to the City Employees (full-time and part-time), as an incentive for continued outstanding customer service and performance. (Human Resources)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-104, approving the purchase of a Schwarze Model A7 Tornado Regenerative Air Street Sweeper. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-105, approving the purchase of four (4) different pieces of equipment from R. B. Everett & Co. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-106, approving a five (5) year contract with SirsiDynix for the Integrated Library System with an upgrade of the public-facing catalog. (Library)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-108, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to assist the Texas City FFA. (Commissioner Felix Herrera)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-109, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $3,000.00 to assist the Texas City Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (TCCPAAA). (Commissioner Abel Garza, Jr.)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-110, approving the purchase of HPE Compute, Storage, and Networking components from CDW-G. (Information Technology)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-107, approving the purchase of thirteen (13) vehicles for the Police Department fleet. (Police Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-26 amending the City's fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate additional funds for purchase of Police Department vehicles. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-27, approval of a request to amend the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate part of the Grants Administrator's salary and benefits to the General Fund. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:29 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: