REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DATE – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DATE – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, APRIL 5, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor
- 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
- Absent:
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- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Rev. DiAngelo Mahoney of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Led by Rev. DiAngelo Mahoney of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAnde Knoxson.
Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAnde Knoxson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Court Clerk Certification Program Presentation
Pat Riffel, Texas State Court Clerks Education Committee, presented Tammy Odom with her Level III Municipal Court Clerk Certification.
Pat Riffel, Texas State Court Clerks Education Committee, presented Tammy Odom with her Level III Municipal Court Clerk Certification.
b.
Designate April 10-14, 2023 as Community Development Week.
c.
Proclaiming April 2023 Fair Housing Month.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Final Utilization and Staffing Study from Matrix Consulting Group.
Richard Brady, Matrix Consulting Group, gave a presentation on the final results of a Utilization and Staffing Study that was conducted on behalf of the Texas City Police Department.
Richard Brady, Matrix Consulting Group, gave a presentation on the final results of a Utilization and Staffing Study that was conducted on behalf of the Texas City Police Department.
b.
Recreation Programs (Recreation and Tourism)
Nicole Best, Recreation Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Nicole Best, Recreation Superintendent, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for March 15, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action Resolution No. 2023-043, awarding Bid No. 2022-423 Lift Station 22 Replacement Project to R & B Group, Inc. for the total amount of $986,350.00. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-044, authorizing the Mayor to increase Joiner Architects' contract funding for the Fire Station 4 & Police Substation Project. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-045, authorizing the Police Department to utilize grant money to purchase 14 level III ballistic shields. (Police Department)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-046, approving the preparation and repainting of the entire metal slide structure and stairs at the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center from Generocity Services, Inc. through Choice Partners (Contract No. 23-016MR) – local government purchasing cooperative. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-08, amending the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget to account for a Police Department grant to purchase ballistic shields. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-09, amending the Code of Ordinances, Title XI – Business Regulations, Chapter 118, “Amusements And Entertainments." (Legal)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action Ordinance No. 2023-10, approving the denial of a variance request from 0002 Wincrest Rd., Texas City. (Transportation and Planning)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:06 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:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: