REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MARCH 20, 2024, 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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- Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson
- Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
- Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
- Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
- Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
- Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
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 Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Led by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Richard Washington | Parks & Recreation | 03/28/2014 | 10 years |
| David Richardson | Public Works | 03/02/2009 | 15 years |
| Charles Thompson | Parks & Recreation | 03/01/1989 | 35 years |
b.
Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (CASA of Galveston County)
Representatives from CASA of Galveston County accepted the proclamation.
Representatives from CASA of Galveston County accepted the proclamation.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Annual Bayou Golf Course Report (Golf Course)
Mike Skiba, Head Golf Pro, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Mike Skiba, Head Golf Pro, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matthew Raines requested to address the Commission.
Matthew Raines requested to address the Commission.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, g, h, i, and j. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, g, h, i, and j. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Hererra.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the March 6, 2024, meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-044, authorizing the Director of Library Services to remove delinquent fees and fines that are attached to library patron accounts that expired prior to February 20, 2017. (Library)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-045, appointing Tamesha Hampton to the Keep Texas City Beautiful Committee and CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-046, authorizing signatories for the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) for GLO state contract no. 24-065-018-E175. (Community Development)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-047, adopting various policies and procedures related to Civil Rights and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). (Community Development)
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a motion to table the items for further development.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-048, adopting a waiver valuation policy for involuntary property acquisitions. (Community Development)
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Item pulled by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark made a motion to table the items for further development.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-049, awarding Bid No. 2024-002 Cement Stabilized Sand Annual Contract to JDB Services, Inc. (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-050, suspending the April 10, 2024, effective date of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates. (Management Services)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-051, authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the design, bidding, and construction observation phases for the "Far West Water Plant Phase 2 Project." (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-052, authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for the design, bidding, and construction observation phases for the "FM 517 Water Plant Phase Two Project" (Public Works)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance 2024-04, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" and providing for publication and an effective date. (Transportation and Planning)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, requested that the City Commission defer taking action on the third reading of the Ordinance as presented at this time.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, requested that the City Commission defer taking action on the third reading of the Ordinance as presented at this time.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera to table the third reading for a future date.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-11, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to appropriate funds from the Water Tank Improvements account (501705-55560) for $400,000 to Waterline Rehab Phase 20 (501705-55690-70520) for $75,000 and Waterline Rehab Phase 21 (501705-55690-70521) for $325,000. (Finance)
Jeffery Miller, Interim Finance Director, stated the Finance Department recommends the following Budget Amendment.
Jeffery Miller, Interim Finance Director, stated the Finance Department recommends the following Budget Amendment.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:34 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:
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| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: