REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 6, 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
- Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
- Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Tim Frankin of The Connection Church.
Led by Pastor Tim Frankin of The Connection Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Fabian Aguilera | Sanitation | 12/03/2013 | 10 years |
| Daniel Swaney | Fire | 12/02/2013 | 10 years |
| Greg Garrett | Fire | 12/08/2008 | 15 years |
| Christopher Ham | Police | 12/01/2008 | 15 years |
| Melvin Thompson | Municipal Court | 12/28/1998 | 25 years |
b.
Awarding Texas City Scavenger Hunt Winners.
Derek Miller, Multimedia Specialist, stated in third place, winning $200, Crystal Truitt. Shea Lucas came in second place with $300. And finally, our first-place winner -- who was also our third-place winner from last year, Sandra Torres.
Derek Miller, Multimedia Specialist, stated in third place, winning $200, Crystal Truitt. Shea Lucas came in second place with $300. And finally, our first-place winner -- who was also our third-place winner from last year, Sandra Torres.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Utilities Customer Service (Water Billing)
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and d. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and d. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the November 15, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-135, Consent to Annexation into Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 79. (City Engineer)
This item was pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson and removed from the agenda.
This item was pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson and removed from the agenda.
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No.2023-136, approving and awarding the purchase of a John Deere 2550 Triplex Greens Mower for the Bayou Golf Course from Deere & Company through Buyboard (Contract No. 706-23) - local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation and Tourism)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-137, appointing an interim Finance Director. (Mayor's Office)
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance 2023-43, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances entitled "General Regulations," Chapter 90: "Streets Sidewalks and Other Public Places" to adopt and become effective upon its final reading. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that this change is recommended to conform with existing city policies regarding the construction and maintenance of city streets by Public Works and the operation of fire engines and aerial apparatus on solid surfaced roadways defined as asphalt or concrete surface pavement.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated that this change is recommended to conform with existing city policies regarding the construction and maintenance of city streets by Public Works and the operation of fire engines and aerial apparatus on solid surfaced roadways defined as asphalt or concrete surface pavement.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:46 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie. 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: