REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, AUGUST 17, 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 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
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 Terry Melacon from The Fellowship Church.
Led by Terry Melacon from The Fellowship Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4.
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | ||
| Shane Skiles | Fire | 08/13/2012 10 years |
| Jason Brown | Fire | 08/13/2012 10 years |
| Shannon Caver | Public Works | 08/06/2012 10 years |
| Dennis D. Harris | Fire | 08/26/2002 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Street and Bridge Projects Annual Update
Postponed.
Postponed.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public hearing to hear citizens' opinions in favor of or in opposition to the proposed 2022 tax rate of $0.49 per $100 valuation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a brief presentation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a brief presentation.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on the Zoning Change Request from John Denton to rezone property located at 921 Texas Avenue, Texas City, Texas, from District "IBD" (Industrial Business District) to District "E" (General Business) to open and operate 4 Nights Bar & Lounge.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that the applicant requested that this request be denied.
Motion by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to Deny the request to rezone.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thomas Rhone requested to address the Commission about "zoning and codes."
Gene Rowe, Jr. requested to address the Commission about "community enhancement, affordable housing, and explanation of circumstances."
Jacques Dell requested to address the Commission about "apt. on park."
Thomas Rhone requested to address the Commission about "zoning and codes."
Gene Rowe, Jr. requested to address the Commission about "community enhancement, affordable housing, and explanation of circumstances."
Jacques Dell requested to address the Commission about "apt. on park."
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and f.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for August 3, 2022 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-074, approving the purchase of materials and services for the Golf Cart Path Rehabilitation - Phase 1 - Back 9 holes, from Southern Care Sweeping & Paving, a member of Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 20/028MJ-05). (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-075, approving and awarding a contract for Bid No. 2022-416 Pavement Striping at Various Locations to One Way Striping & Signs. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-076, approved a revised contract between the Galveston County Health District and the City of Texas City for water pollution control and abatement services. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-077, approving GAMMA Cont ruction's Guaranteed Maximum Price pf $11,432,400.00, for the Fire Station 4 / Police Substation facility. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2022-078, acknowledging the receipt of the 2021 Annual Report for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ 1) Board. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2022-18, levying an ad valorem tax for the year 2022 for the City of Texas City. (Finance)
By record vote:
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor --- aye
Thelma Bowie, Mayor Pro Tem and Commissioner At-Large --- aye
Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large --- aye
DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1 --- aye
Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2 --- aye
Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3 --- aye
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4 --- aye
Motion by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:33 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: