REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 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 21, 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 5:01 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
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson.
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Jason Grimm | Fire | 12/17/2007 | 15 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Parks Division (Recreation and Tourism)
Bryon Sefcik, Parks Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Bryon Sefcik, Parks Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Emergency Management Annual Report (Emergency Management)
Joe Tumbleson, Emergency Manager and Homeland Security Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Joe Tumbleson, Emergency Manager and Homeland Security Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, k, l, and m. Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, I, j, k, l, and m. Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for December 7, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-132, authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend awarded Texas Parks and Wildlife grant in the amount of $498,363.75, which requires $166,122.25 from the Park Improvements- Public Works account, for Dike Road Boat Ramp Break Water Improvements. (Mayor's Office - Grant Administration)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-133, approving an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineer, LLC.for the Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 20. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution 2022-134, approving an Engineering Service Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC. for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 22. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-135, adopting an amendment to the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan to include procedures for the CDBG MIT-MOD Program administered by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). (Community Development)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-136, approving a Grant Administration Services Contract with GrantWorks for the Community Development Block Grant-MIT Regional COG Method of Distribution Grant (CDBG-MIT MOD) for the City of Texas City. (Mayor's Office - Grant Administration)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-137, approving the appointment of Aric Owens to the Texas City Planning Board as an alternate member of the board. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-138, authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Freightliner Western Star with GapVax Body, for the Utilities Department, from LoneStar Freightliner Group, LLC., via the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 601-19, for the total sum of $482,885.05. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-139, ratifying the acceptance and approval to expend $50,000 in grant funds from SETH for affordable housing activities. (Mayor's Office - Grant Administration)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-140, approving a contract with Arnold Oil, through BuyBoard Contract No. 629-20, Oils and Lubricant Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
k.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-141, approving an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC., for the Lift Stations 21 and 25 Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
l.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-142, authorizing the purchase of replacement generators for both rainwater pump stations for an estimated total of $250,000.00. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
m.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-143, a Resolution of Concurrence regarding construction speed zones on SH-146 inside the Texas City Limits. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:34 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:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: