REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JULY 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
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Matthew Walker of Restoration City Church.
Led by Pastor Matthew Walker of Restoration City Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4.
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Recognition of the first graduating class of the Texas City Police Department's cadet program and newly sworn-in Officers.
Assistant Chief Cravens introduced the first graduating class of the Texas City Police Department's cadet program and newly sworn-in Officers.
Assistant Chief Cravens introduced the first graduating class of the Texas City Police Department's cadet program and newly sworn-in Officers.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Texas City Museum (Recreation and Tourism)
Amanda Vance, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the Texas City Museum.
Amanda Vance, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the Texas City Museum.
b.
Communications and Marketing Annual Update (Communications)
Jennifer Laird, Communications Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the Communications Department.
Jennifer Laird, Communications Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the Communications Department.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Lea requested to address the City Commission.
Daniel Lea requested to address the City Commission.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c. d, e, g, h, and i. Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c. d, e, g, h, and i. Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 21, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-072, acknowledging the receipt of the 2022 Texas City TIRZ 1 Annual Report. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-073, authorizing the replacement of the Bayou Golf Course Club House roof through Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 22/049MF-12. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-074, awarding Bid No. 2023-433 Removal of Debris From The Wastewater Treatment Plant to Magna Flow Environmental, Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-075, awarding Bid No. 2023-432 Rehabilitation of Non-Potable Water Hydro Tank to TankCo, Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-076, awarding Bid No. 2019-361 Rehabilitation of the Heights 300,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank to A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. (Public Works)
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson pulled this item to clarify that the Bid number should state 2023-431, not 2019-361.
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson pulled this item to clarify that the Bid number should state 2023-431, not 2019-361.
Motion by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. to approve Bid No. 2023-431.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-077, approving the revised Collection Development Policy for Moore Memorial Public Library. (Library)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-078, authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Ford Expedition for the Emergency Management Department. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-079, awarding Bid No. 2023-430 Natatorium HVAC Removal and Installation Project to Ubehagen Construction (TUCON, LLC). (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-080, authorizing revisions to the City of Texas City's Personnel Policy. (Human Resources)
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson pulled this agenda item to state that revision to 6.01 would be pulled out of this request for further review.
Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson pulled this agenda item to state that revision to 6.01 would be pulled out of this request for further review.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to approve all request revisions except 6.01.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-26, amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate funds for the Natatorium HVAC removal and installation project. (Finance)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:47 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:
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| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: