REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 2, 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 Pastor Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclaiming November 7-11, 2022 as Municipal Court Week.
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson presented the Texas City Municipal Court with a proclamation proclaiming November 7-11, 2022 as Municipal Court Week.
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson presented the Texas City Municipal Court with a proclamation proclaiming November 7-11, 2022 as Municipal Court Week.
b.
Recognize Evelyn Baecker and Marsha Worley for achieving their Level I Court Clerk Certification.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Financial Quarterly Report
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a presentation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following residents requested to speak:
Henry Gomez, resident.
Don Johnson, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.
Thomas Rhone, resident.
Michael Patterson, resident.
John DuRee, Santa Fe resident.
The following residents requested to speak:
Henry Gomez, resident.
Don Johnson, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.
Thomas Rhone, resident.
Michael Patterson, resident.
John DuRee, Santa Fe resident.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and g. Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and g. Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for October 19, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-111, authorizing the purchase of one (1) LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator and one (1) LUCAS Chest Compression System from Stryker Medical in the amount of $53,989.11. (Fire Department)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-112, approving of a one-year extension to November 3, 2023, of the preliminary rezoning previously granted to Broad Reach Power- 505 34th St. North, to rezone from District "A" (Single Family Residential) to District "F" (Light Industrial). (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-113, approving the purchase of a Doosan DL320-7 wheeled loader for the Sanitation Department. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-114, approving the purchase of eCivis software for the management of City grants. (Mayor's Office)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-115, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $1,500.00 to assist Communities in Schools Galveston County. (Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson)
Pulled by Mayor Dedrick Johnson for further discussion.
Pulled by Mayor Dedrick Johnson for further discussion.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-116, appointing Larry Edrozo to the Texas City Economic Development Board of Directors. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-28, adopting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add two alternate members to the Planning Board and to provide that alternate members will sit and serve when a member is absent. (Transportation and Planning)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-117, adopting Redistricting Plan A for City Commission Districts. (Management Services)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:56 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark. 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: