REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 1, 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
- Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
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 Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Led by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Human Resources Annual Report (HR)
Jennifer Price, HR Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on open enrollment for 2024 health insurance.
Jennifer Price, HR Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on open enrollment for 2024 health insurance.
b.
Finance Quarterly Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the investment portfolio for the quarter ending September 30, 2023.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the investment portfolio for the quarter ending September 30, 2023.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark motioned to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, and j. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark motioned to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, and j. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the October 18, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-117, approving a ARKK Engineers, LLC. purchase order change orders for the City of Texas City's GLO Contract No. 22-119-003-D373 Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program Infrastructure Projects Non-Research & Development Mitigation Funding. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2013-118, approving an extension of the agreement for professional services with Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) to continue a program that provides additional revenue to the Fire Department EMS program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Ambulance Supplemental Pay Program (ASPP). (Fire Department)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-119, authorizing the purchase of 462 Visa gift cards in the amount of $50.00 each to be given to the City Employees (full time and part-time), as an incentive for continued outstanding customer service and performance. (Human Resources)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-120, ratification of the submission of the application to HUD for the PRO Housing Grant. (Community Development/Grants Administration)
This item was pulled and removed by Mayor Dedrick Johnson.
This item was pulled and removed by Mayor Dedrick Johnson.
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-121, authorizing the purchase of a 2025 International 14 yard dump truck from Santex Truck Center, LTD in San Antonio, Texas through the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program for the total contract price of $140,381.00. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-122, authorizing the purchase of a Tymco model 600 sweeper from Tymco, Inc. through a BuyBoard purchasing cooperative for the total contract amount of $358,948.20. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-123, authorizing the purchase of a 2024 F350 truck with utility bed and crane, for the Traffic Department, from Chastang Ford via BuyBoard, a Local Government Purchasing Cooperative for the contract price of $68,296.00. (Public Works)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action Resolution No. 2023-124, authorizing the purchase, delivery and installation of a Covered Outdoor Commercial Adult Fitness Station for Carver Park from Playpower LT Farmington, Inc through BuyBoard (Contract No. 679-22) – local government purchasing cooperative, in the amount of $112,073.00. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-125 approving the purchase of construction services for Godard Park Buildings from Generocity Services, Inc. (Contract No. 23/016MR-17) - local government purchasing cooperative, in the amount of $59,732.05. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-37, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled “Land Usage,” Chapter 151: Electricity; Section 151.080 Entitled “National Electrical Code Adopted: Conflicting Regulations." (Legal/Building Official)
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-39, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled “Land Usage,” Chapter 150: Building Regulations; Construction" to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-40, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled “Land Usage,” Chapter 152: Gas," to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-41, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled “Land Usage,” Chapter 153: Mechanical Regulations," to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-42, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV Entitled “Land Usage,” Chapter 154: Plumbing," to adopt the most current International Building Codes. (Legal/Building Official)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson entered the meeting.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:26 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer. 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: