REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JULY 17, 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 Keith Love
- Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Ingrid Clark, Asst. Pastor at St. John's Methodist Church.
Led by Ingrid Clark, Asst. Pastor at St. John's Methodist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
Led by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Tammy Odom | Municipal Court | 07/21/2014 | 10 years |
| John McKinley | Public Works | 07/14/2014 | 10 years |
| Jesus Flores | Water Distribution | 07/06/2009 | 15 years |
| James Thompson | Sanitation | 07/26/1999 | 25 years |
b.
Swearing-In of Marshal Marcus Garcia
This item was postponed to a later date.
This item was postponed to a later date.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Moore Memorial Library Report (Library)
Cheryl Loewen, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Cheryl Loewen, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
CDBG 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan - 2nd Public Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comment
No Public Comment
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tern Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 8a, b, c, d, and e. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tern Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 8a, b, c, d, and e. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the July 3, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-088, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a Development Reimbursement Agreement for the Gateview Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-089, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with Marsh Darcy for review and consultation services relating to the Gateview Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-090, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter engagements with ABHR (a law firm) to provide legal review and consultations relating to the Gateview Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-091, appointing Bruce Clawson to the Zoning Commission to replace Felix Herrera.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-092, approving a budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support the Workforce Liaison position with the Texas City Independent School District (TCISD). (Economic Development)
Kristin Edwards, Director of Economic Development, recommends the commission to approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District.
Kristin Edwards, Director of Economic Development, recommends the commission to approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
See Recording
See Recording
11.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
See Recording
See Recording
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Able Garza, Jr., made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:42 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Keith Love. 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: