REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 1, 2023, 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
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Mark Smith of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Mark Smith of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Police Promotional Ceremony.
December 26, 2022
February 1, 2023
Promotions were presented by Police Chief Joseph Stanton.
December 26, 2022
| Clayton Pope | Promotion from Lieutenant to Captain |
| David Heckard | Promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant |
| Allen Bjerke | Promotion from Senior Officer to Sergeant |
February 1, 2023
| Landis J. Cravens | Promotion from Captain to Assistant Chief of Police |
| Manuel Johnson | Promotion from Lieutenant to Captain |
| Carlos Alcocer | Promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant |
| James Patterson | Promotion from Senior Officer to Sergeant |
Promotions were presented by Police Chief Joseph Stanton.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report for calendar year 2022 (Police Department)
Report was given by Police Chief Joseph Stanton.
Report was given by Police Chief Joseph Stanton.
b.
Crime Statistics for calendar year 2022 (Police Department)
Report was given by Police Chief Joseph Stanton.
Report was given by Police Chief Joseph Stanton.
c.
Quarterly Finance Report
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for January 18, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-016, authorizing surface repairs to Rainbow Park splash pad and fall surface playground from BJ’s Park and Recreation Products through Buyboard (contract no. 679-22) – local government purchasing cooperative. (Purchasing)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-017, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Engineering Agreement for engineering, consulting, and construction phase services for the Fire Station #4 Access Road Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-018, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to disburse payments under the Texas City Emergency Rental Assistance Program. (Community Development)
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Motion by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-019, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Annual Contract with Texas Materials Group Inc., dba Gulf Coast for Bid No. 2023-004 Recycled Crushed Concrete Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-020, appointing Jose Boix to the Texas City Planning Board as an Alternate member. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-021, approving the submission of an application to the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, for the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program - FY 2024 on behalf of the Texas City Police Department, which names Titilayo Smith, Grants Administrator, as the authorized official of the grantee. (Mayor's Office - Grants Administration)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-022, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Generocity Services Inc. for the Natatorium Metal Painting and Sound Panel Replacement. (Public Works and Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:50 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera. 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: