REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 7, 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
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's United Methodist Church.
Led by Pastor Stephanie Hughes of St. John's United Methodist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Awarding Texas City Scavenger Hunt Winners.
Derek Miller, Multimedia Tech, announced the Texas City Scavenger Hunt Winners.
1st Place – Savannah Bird
2nd Place - Taylor Zavala
3rd Place – Sandra Torres
Derek Miller, Multimedia Tech, announced the Texas City Scavenger Hunt Winners.
1st Place – Savannah Bird
2nd Place - Taylor Zavala
3rd Place – Sandra Torres
b.
Matthew Connell promotion from Firefighter to Engineer.
Chief David Zacherl promoted Matthew Connell from Firefighter to Engineer.
Chief David Zacherl promoted Matthew Connell from Firefighter to Engineer.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Utilities Customer Service
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following residents requested to speak before the City Commission:
Jose Boix
Byron Frank
Karen Elrod
The following residents requested to speak before the City Commission:
Jose Boix
Byron Frank
Karen Elrod
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and I. Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
Motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and I. Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for November 16, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-124, approving three (3) year- 1 (one) year contract extensions for IN-PIPE Technologies, LLC. Bioaugmentation Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-125, authorizing of the purchase of 1 (one) Exmark Lazar Z Diesel 43.5 HP YANMAR Mower through OMNIA PARTNERS Public Sector Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 20469 from League City Outdoor Power Equipment. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-126, approving the purchase of one (1) new vehicle for the Marshal's Office in the amount of $63,233.04. (Marshal's Office)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-127, awarding a contract for Bid No. 2023-421 Fire Station 4 and Police Satellite Station Sanitary Sewer Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-128, awarding a contract for Bid No 2023-420 2022 American Rescue Plan Act's Drainage Improvements Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-129, Master Plan for Beacon Point at Lago Mar - a Single-Family Residential Project on 287.5 acres of undeveloped land located east of I-45 and south of Holland Road Extension. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-130, awarding a professional contract to KSA to provide Engineering and Architectural services for the community center expansion projects funded by the CDBG MIT-MOD grant. (Mayor's Office- Grant Administration)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-131, approving a professional services contract to Amani Engineering, Inc. to provide Engineering Services for the Public Works projects funded by the CDBG MIT-MOD grant. (Mayor's Office- Grant Administration)
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-29, Approving a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Advario, Texas City L.P. (Management Services)
No action was taken.
Representatives of Advario North America, LLC advised that they would like to no longer proceed in the abatement process but look forward to working with the City of Texas City in the future.
No action was taken.
Representatives of Advario North America, LLC advised that they would like to no longer proceed in the abatement process but look forward to working with the City of Texas City in the future.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:42 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer. 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: