REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 21, 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
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services.
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Pierre Owens | Police | 06/10/2013 | 10 years |
| Juan Barrera | Public Works | 06/05/2013 | 10 years |
| Byron Sefcik | Parks & Recreation | 06/11/2008 | 15 years |
| Glenn Riske | Public Works | 06/22/1998 | 25 years |
| William Fattig | Fire | 06/17/1998 | 25 years |
| Ruth Sellers | Parks & Recreation | 06/15/1998 | 25 years |
| Christopher Sonnier | Public Works | 06/27/1988 | 35 years |
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
2023 CDBG Action Plan Development - 1st Public Hearing
Titilayo Smith, Community Development & Grants Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed action plan and target areas.
Titilayo Smith, Community Development & Grants Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed action plan and target areas.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Barbara White requested to address the Commission.
Barbara White requested to address the Commission.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and e. Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson.
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and e. Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 7, 2023, meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-068, authorizing amendments to the 2021 CDBG 2021 Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds. (Community Development)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-069, authorizing the purchase of One (1) Hydraulic Powered Rescue Tool System from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) through Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) contract. (Fire Department)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-070, authorizing the purchase of Fire Station No. 4 & Police Substation Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-071, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Intuitive Global Consulting. (Mayor's Office - Grants Administration)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-067, determining whether to affirm or reverse the Planning Board's decision of the Development Plan presented by Juniper Landing. (Transportation and Planning)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to affirm the Planning Board's decision of the Development Plan presented by Juniper Landing.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-24, amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Fire Station No. 4 and Police Substation. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-25, amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate funds for additional nuisance abatement expenses. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:42 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson. 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: