REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 4, 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 2 Keith Love
- Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
- Absent:
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- Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Terry Ray from CrossPoint Community Church.
Led by Pastor Terry Ray from CrossPoint Community Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
Led by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Utilities Customer Service (Water)
Irene Fattig, Customer Service Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Irene Fattig, Customer Service Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Juan Rodriguez, Reva Rodriguez, and Rachel Ornelas.
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Juan Rodriguez, Reva Rodriguez, and Rachel Ornelas.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commission District 3, Chris Sharp.
Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commission District 3, Chris Sharp.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for November 20, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-167, authorizing a payment to SirsiDynix for the migration to a company-hosted server for Moore Memorial Public Library's Integrated Library System. (Library)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-168, approving a Development Agreement for the Marlow Lake North Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-27, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinance Title III entitled "Administration," Chapter 37, adding Section 16 - Signatures and seals: electronic, digital, and facsimile. (City Secretary)
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, recommends the use and acceptance of electronic, digital, or facsimile signatures for city transactions relating to business, commercial, or governmental affairs in accordance with the city's policies.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, recommends the use and acceptance of electronic, digital, or facsimile signatures for city transactions relating to business, commercial, or governmental affairs in accordance with the city's policies.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-169, approving a letter of agreement for the deposit of funds for the construction of the second phase of a section of the 16-inch force main for the Lago Mar East Subdivision. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends the approval of the letter agreement for the deposit of funds for the construction of the second phase to serve Lago Mar East.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends the approval of the letter agreement for the deposit of funds for the construction of the second phase to serve Lago Mar East.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 2 Keith Love
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-170, authorizing the City of Texas City to enter into an agreement with Texas-New Mexico to extend underground distribution facilities across Central Park Blvd. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends the approval of the agreement with Texas-New Mexico for the extension of underground distribution facilities across Central Park Blvd.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends the approval of the agreement with Texas-New Mexico for the extension of underground distribution facilities across Central Park Blvd.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
An audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years after the date of the adaption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
An audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years after the date of the adaption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
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 4 Jami Clark. 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: