REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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 16, 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:
-
- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
-
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Jerry Lee, Jr. of Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Jerry Lee, Jr. of Greater Bell Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Yotoshia Bellow | Parks & Recreation | 11/26/2012 | 10 years |
| Richard Jaramillo | Parks & Recreation | 11/14/2012 | 10 years |
| John Picard | Police | 11/05/2012 | 10 years |
| James Patterson | Police | 11/12/2007 | 15 years |
| Andra Hosea | Water Distribution | 11/14/2002 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Human Resource Department Annual Report
Jennifer Price, Director of Human Resources, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jennifer Price, Director of Human Resources, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following residents requested to speak before the City Commission:
Beverly Mitchell
Thomas Rhone
Marcus Perez
Ray Summers
The following residents requested to speak before the City Commission:
Beverly Mitchell
Thomas Rhone
Marcus Perez
Ray Summers
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, and g.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, and g.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for November 2, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-118, approving the purchase of Motorola radios from Motorola Solutions, an H-GAC authorized vendor, in the amount of $301,491.96 for use by the Fire Department. (Fire Department)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-119, approving the creation of the position of Police Cadet within the classification of Police Officer. (Police Department)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-120, approving and authorizing the new proposed contract for police in-car video cameras from Axon. (Police Department)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-121, approving and authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas Department of Transportation to replace or rehabilitate the bridge located at Eighth Ave. and Unnamed Lagoon. (Public Works and Mayor's Office)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-122, approving and authorizing an agreement through OMNIA Partners Public Sector Purchasing Cooperative contract no. 222886-01, three (3) year unchanged term contract for the rental of uniforms, floor mats, mops, towels, and related services. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-123, approving and awarding Bid No. 2023-419 Asbestos Abatement and Demolition of Vacant Apartment Complex (5 Structures) 6909 Park Ave., 6905 Park Ave. Rear & 206 North Texas St. Texas City, Texas 77590. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:38 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: