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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING

M I N U T E S 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
 
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MAY 15, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
 
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
  • Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson
  • Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie
  • Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
  • Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
  • Commissioner District 2 Keith Love
  • Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
  • Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
 
2.
INVOCATION
 
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.
 
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
 
a.
Anthony Charles Police 05/12/2014 10 years
Brittany Coburn Sanitation 05/29/2009 15 years
Thomas Robison Police 05/24/2009 15 years
Beau Seelen Public Works 05/19/2009 15 years
Erskin Hill Public Works 05/19/2009 15 years
Justin Riedel Fire 05/18/2009 15 years
William Behan Fire 05/18/2009 15 years
Francis Cook Municipal Court 05/14/2009 15 years
Ricardo Ramos Bayou Golf 05/05/2009 15 years
Terry Stinson Fire 05/03/2004 20 years
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b.
National Safe Boating Week Proclamation

Received by members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Flotilla 6-8, Station Galveston.
 
c.
Recognize the 2024 Fair Housing Art Contest Winner: Jaqueline Gonzalez

Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services, presented the 2024 Fair Housing Art Contest Winner, Jaqueline Gonzalez, with a Microsoft Surface Pro 9 13" tablet with a keyboard donated by GrantWorks.
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5.
REPORTS
 
a.
Texas City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022 – 2023.

Patrick Simmons, Whitley Penn, presented the Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year 2022 – 2023.
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6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS

Barbra White, resident, and Rhichar Holcomb, non-resident, both spoke before City Commission.
 
7.
CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
 
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the May 1, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-063, approving the appointment of Yolanda Mejia to the Civil Service Commission to fill a vacant term. (City Secretary)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-064, authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Semper Striping for Bid No. 2024-455, 2024 Pavement Striping at Various Locations. (Public Works)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-065, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LG&G Construction, Inc. for Bid No. 2024-454, Security Fence Replacement at the City of Texas City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Public Works)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-066, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with TUF Industrial, Inc. for Bid No. 2024-006 Right - Of - Way Tree Trimming Annual Contract. (Public Works)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-067, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with INEOS Calibrian for Bid No. 2024-009 Sodium Bisulfite Annual Contract. (Public Works)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-068, authorizing the purchase and installation of new HVAC units at the Sanders Center and Carver Centers from Gowan-Garrett Inc. via Choice Partners Contract No. 22/049MF-10. (Public Works)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-069, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. for Bid No. 2024-008 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Annual Contract. (Public Works)
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Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-070, approving and awarding RFP No. 2024-005 Management and Operations of the Bayou Golf Course Snack Bar and Food Concession to Bayou Birdies. (Recreation and Tourism)

Item was pulled by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre Knoxson.

Mike Skiba, Head Golf Pro, stated the Recreation & Tourism and Purchasing departments recommend the "Bayou Birdies" Proposal submitted by owners Brain Hayes, Evelyn Hayes, and Jonathan Ciabattoni.
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Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark

Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
 
a.
Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14, amending Chapter 96 "Fire Prevention and Protection: Fireworks" related to adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and including amendments of certain sections. (Fire Department)
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Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie

Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED

 
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:45 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

 
  ______________________________
  DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR

ATTEST:


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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: