REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 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, JULY 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
- Absent:
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- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Mayor Dedrick. D. Johnson.
Led by Mayor Dedrick. D. Johnson.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Bowie.
Led by Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Allen Bjerke | Police | 07/29/2003 | 20 years |
| Michael Miller | Public Works | 07/13/1988 | 35 years |
b.
Proclamation of Recognition to Judge George Cooley.
Mayor Johnson stated that Judge Cooley is retiring after honorably serving the citizens of Texas City for almost 20 years.
Mayor Johnson stated that Judge Cooley is retiring after honorably serving the citizens of Texas City for almost 20 years.
c.
Award of Merit presented to Tammy Odom for being awarded the Texas Municipal Court Association's "Clerk of the Year."
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, and Mayor Johnson recognized Tammy Odom for being awarded the Texas Municipal Court Association's "Clerk of the Year."
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, and Mayor Johnson recognized Tammy Odom for being awarded the Texas Municipal Court Association's "Clerk of the Year."
5.
REPORTS
a.
Financial Quarterly Report (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Collections (Municipal Court)
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Tammy Odom, Court Administrator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
2023 CDBG Action Plan Development - 2nd Public Hearing
Titilayo Smith, Community Director and Grants Administrator, held a public hearing to gather input from citizens to prepare the draft CDBG 2023 Action Plan.
Motioned by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer.
Titilayo Smith, Community Director and Grants Administrator, held a public hearing to gather input from citizens to prepare the draft CDBG 2023 Action Plan.
Motioned by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cecy, owner of The Chandelier Reception Hall, requested to speak before the City Commission.
Cecy, owner of The Chandelier Reception Hall, requested to speak before the City Commission.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and f. Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Motioned by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and f. Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 5, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-081, awarding Bid No. 2023-010 Gasoline and Diesel Annual Contract to Sun Coast Resources, Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-082, awarding RFP No. 2023-009 Temporary Employment Services Annual Contract to Amass Solutions LLC. (Purchasing)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-083, approving revisions to the personnel policy. (Human Resources)
This item was pulled by Mayor Johnson for further discussion.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, explained the proposed policy revision to Section 6.10 of the Personnel Policy.
This item was pulled by Mayor Johnson for further discussion.
Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, explained the proposed policy revision to Section 6.10 of the Personnel Policy.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-084, appointing members to the Keep Texas City Beautiful Committee and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Advisory Committee. (City Secretary's Office)
This item was pulled by Mayor Johnson to acknowledge the appointees in attendance.
This item was pulled by Mayor Johnson to acknowledge the appointees in attendance.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-085, authorizing payment of windstorm insurance premium(s) to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. (Finance)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-27, amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to transfer funds between the Texas Economic Development Corporation business incentive account to the demolition account. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that in this fiscal year, a significant number of substandard structures have required demolition, requiring more funds than originally budgeted.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that in this fiscal year, a significant number of substandard structures have required demolition, requiring more funds than originally budgeted.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr. adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m.
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, SR., MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: