REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, APRIL 19, 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
- 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 Pastor Keith Birdsong of Trinity Baptist Church.
Led by Pastor Keith Birdsong of Trinity Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
Led by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Wesley Kurtz | Water Distribution | 04/29/2013 | 10 years |
| Esteban Gonzalez | Police | 04/03/2008 | 15 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Neighborhood Improvement Services Report (NIS-FD)
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a quarterly financial report.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a quarterly financial report.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke before the City Commission:
Good Citizen
Concerned Citizen
The following individuals spoke before the City Commission:
Good Citizen
Concerned Citizen
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 5, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-047, awarding Bid No. 2023-424 and approving the purchase and installation of palm trees at Doyle Convention Center. (Purchasing)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-048, amending Resolution No. 2023-021 to add language designated by the Office of the Governor to submit an application for the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program. (Mayor's Office - Grants Administration)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-11, a replat and variance request for 10625 Hillman Drive, Texas City. (Transportation and Planning)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to deny the variance request
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-12, amending the Code of Ordinances, Title XV – Land Usage by adding Chapter 161, Fence Regulations. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-13, amending the Code of Ordinances, Title XV: Land Use, Chapter 159 Subdivisions. (Transportation and Planning)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-14, amend the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of equipment for the Police Department from Drug Confiscation Fund. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-15, amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III "Administration", Chapter 32 "Law Enforcement and Fire Department," by increasing the number of positions within the classification of Sergeant by two (2); prescribing the number of positions within each classification of the classified service of the Police Department. (Police Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:57 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: