REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JUNE 7, 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:
-
- Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
-
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of Texas Values Church Ambassadors Network.
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of Texas Values Church Ambassadors Network.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Led by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Promotion of Caleb Cristia from Firefighter to Engineer.
Chief David Zacherl promtoted Caleb Cristia from Firefighter to Engineer, he was pinned by his wife, Alexis.
Chief David Zacherl promtoted Caleb Cristia from Firefighter to Engineer, he was pinned by his wife, Alexis.
b.
Recognize Evelyn Baecker for achieving her Level II Court Clerk Certification.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, congratulated Evelyn Baecker for achieving her Level II Court Clerk Certification.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, congratulated Evelyn Baecker for achieving her Level II Court Clerk Certification.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Senior Citizens Program (Recreation and Tourism)
Leonora Mata, Senior Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Leonora Mata, Senior Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PLANNING BOARD APPEALS
a.
Receive information for consideration regarding an Appeal from the Planning Board's denial of the Juniper Landing Development Plan.
Mayor Johnson asked Millard Johnson if he'd like to speak first or second. He chose second.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, provided background information that was reflected in the Agenda Packet.
Millard Johnson, Attorney for Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould, spoke on behalf of his client and other attorneys in attendance.
Mayor Johnson asked Millard Johnson if he'd like to speak first or second. He chose second.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, provided background information that was reflected in the Agenda Packet.
Millard Johnson, Attorney for Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould, spoke on behalf of his client and other attorneys in attendance.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Benny Busbee, resident, requested to address the Commission.
Benny Busbee, resident, requested to address the Commission.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
Motioned by Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 17, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-058, authorizing a Utility Services Agreement with GCMUD 59. (Transportation and Planning)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-059, authorizing amendments to the 2019 CDBG Action Plan to reallocate funds from housing counseling and demolition to housing reconstruction. (Community Development)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-060, amending the Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual. (Finance)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-061, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with HUB International to provide insurance brokerage and consultation services. (Human Resources)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-062, appointing Danica Surman to the Library Board. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-063, approving and awarding Bid No. 2023-007 Emergency Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies, and Equipment. (Purchasing)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-064, awarding the proposed contract for body-worn cameras from Axon. (Police Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-065, authorizing and ratifying the submission of an application to HUD for funding under the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Program to provide funds for planning activities to revitalize the Greater Chelsea Manor Neighborhood. (Mayor's Office-Grants Administration)
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson to take no action on this Resolution.
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-21, amending certain sections of Chapter 96 “Fire Prevention and Protection: Fireworks” related to automatic sprinkler system installation requirements. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-066, authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2000 GPM E-One Typhoon HR100 Aerial Apparatus from Lone Star Emergency Group, through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the amount of $1,383,651.00 for Fire Station #4. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-22, amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of a 100' ladder fire truck. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-23, amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate funds for Texas City Economic Development Corporation to purchase property located at 607 6th Street, as well as a Phase I Site Assessment of the facility and other miscellaneous costs to close on the building. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:56 p.m. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: