REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 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 Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Mike Land, Mayor Pro Tem
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Phil Roberts, Commissioner District 2
- Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
- Absent:
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- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
2.
INVOCATION
The invocation was lead by Pastor Walter Abernathy of the Cathedral of Faith Church.
The invocation was lead by Pastor Walter Abernathy of the Cathedral of Faith Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Commissioner District 1, Thelma Bowie.
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Commissioner District 1, Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.
REPORTS
a.
Carlos Garza Sports Complex (Recreation and Tourism)
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, gave a slideshow presentation on Carlos Garza Sports Complex. He stated that the sports facility consist of 7 baseball/softball fields, 3 soccer/multi-purpose fields, 1 football field, 2 concession stands and 1 pavilion and a parking lot with 350 Parking Spaces. Organizations that utilize the facility are USSSA Baseball,Texas City Stingrays Jr. Football, Texas City Bengals Jr. Football, Galveston County Monarchs Adult Football, Premier Soccer League and Our Lady Of Fatima Softball. The pavilion is available for rental from January-July. Total revenue for the complex during the months of March 2014- April 2015 was $52,420.00.
Tara Campbell, Athletics Coordinator, stated that the park also host other events such as Punt, pass and Kick as well as the City-wide Easter Egg Hunt.
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, gave a slideshow presentation on Carlos Garza Sports Complex. He stated that the sports facility consist of 7 baseball/softball fields, 3 soccer/multi-purpose fields, 1 football field, 2 concession stands and 1 pavilion and a parking lot with 350 Parking Spaces. Organizations that utilize the facility are USSSA Baseball,Texas City Stingrays Jr. Football, Texas City Bengals Jr. Football, Galveston County Monarchs Adult Football, Premier Soccer League and Our Lady Of Fatima Softball. The pavilion is available for rental from January-July. Total revenue for the complex during the months of March 2014- April 2015 was $52,420.00.
Tara Campbell, Athletics Coordinator, stated that the park also host other events such as Punt, pass and Kick as well as the City-wide Easter Egg Hunt.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Sigil Simon/IYIL Holdings request to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a retail strip center. Being 6.696 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located on the Northwest corner of FM 2004 and Highway 3. (Planning)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Sigil Simon/IYIL Holdings is requesting to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a retail strip center. Being 6.696 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located on the Northwest corner of FM 2004 and Hwy. 3. This request came before the Zoning Commission on May 5, 2015. After hearing all pertinent information the Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve the rezoning request. There was no opposition and the rezoning request is not in conflict with the Land Use Plan.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3 asked if any business have already been predetermined for this property?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated "No, not at this time."
Mr. Kuminos, owner of the property stated that the owns the 6.6 acres of underdeveloped property. If rezoned it will allow the project to move forward with retail development that will benefit the community by bringing in tax revenue.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1 asked if there will be a survey conducted for suggestions of what type of retail businesses are in demand for the area?
Mr. Kuminos stated, "yes, once it is approved for rezoning."
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Sigil Simon/IYIL Holdings is requesting to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a retail strip center. Being 6.696 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located on the Northwest corner of FM 2004 and Hwy. 3. This request came before the Zoning Commission on May 5, 2015. After hearing all pertinent information the Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve the rezoning request. There was no opposition and the rezoning request is not in conflict with the Land Use Plan.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3 asked if any business have already been predetermined for this property?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated "No, not at this time."
Mr. Kuminos, owner of the property stated that the owns the 6.6 acres of underdeveloped property. If rezoned it will allow the project to move forward with retail development that will benefit the community by bringing in tax revenue.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1 asked if there will be a survey conducted for suggestions of what type of retail businesses are in demand for the area?
Mr. Kuminos stated, "yes, once it is approved for rezoning."
b.
Vicki Clark request to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “P-I” (Planned Industrial) to construct an office/industrial complex. Being 4.659 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located in the 5900 block of Highway 3. (Planning)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Vicki Clark is requesting to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “P-I” (Planned Industrial) to construct an office/industrial complex. Being 4.659 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located in the 5900 block of Hwy. 3 . This request came before the Zoning Commission for a Public Hearing on May 5, 2015. After hearing all pertinent information the Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve the rezoning request. There was no opposition and this request is not in conflict with the Land Use Plan.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1 wanted to confirm that there will be no hazardous materials.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated "Yes."
Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3 asked what type of screening will be required?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that a solid wall at least 6ft. high will have to be installed.
Gary Hutchison, representative for Vick Clark, is interested in purchasing the facility and proposing to build a welding training facility.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3 asked if these trainees will just be allowed to work for the facility or will they be able to get training and go work somewhere else?
Gary Hutchison stated, "Yes, they will be able to take their training to another business."
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson to close public hearing.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that Vicki Clark is requesting to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “P-I” (Planned Industrial) to construct an office/industrial complex. Being 4.659 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located in the 5900 block of Hwy. 3 . This request came before the Zoning Commission for a Public Hearing on May 5, 2015. After hearing all pertinent information the Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve the rezoning request. There was no opposition and this request is not in conflict with the Land Use Plan.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1 wanted to confirm that there will be no hazardous materials.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated "Yes."
Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3 asked what type of screening will be required?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that a solid wall at least 6ft. high will have to be installed.
Gary Hutchison, representative for Vick Clark, is interested in purchasing the facility and proposing to build a welding training facility.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr., Commissioner District 3 asked if these trainees will just be allowed to work for the facility or will they be able to get training and go work somewhere else?
Gary Hutchison stated, "Yes, they will be able to take their training to another business."
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson to close public hearing.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Sigil Simon/IYIL Holdings request to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a retail strip center. Being 6.696 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located on the Northwest corner of FM 2004 and Highway 3 . (Planning)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Vicki Clark request to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “P-I” (Planned Industrial) to construct an office/industrial complex. Being 4.659 acres out of the W.K. Wilson Survey, Abst. 208. Located in the 5900 block of Highway 3. (Planning)
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 20, 2015 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 15-040, approving and awarding BID # 2015-086 Emergency Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies and Equipment Annual Contract to Henry Schein EMS, Irmo, South Carolina, for the amount of $2,040.37 (Section 8) and Life Assist, Inc., Rancho Cordova, California for the total amount of $3071.80 (Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9). (Purchasing)
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 15-041, approving the execution of an Engineering Agreement with ARKK Engineering, for the 2015 Street Improvement Project. (Public Works)
Mayor Doyle requested to pull Item 8c.
Mayor Doyle stated that ARKK is continuing the engineering work for the 2015 Street Projects and we should be finished within a month for some streets and all streets with in 3 months with the engineering and then can start the actual construction. The projects should be breaking ground before the end of the year.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson to approve Resolution No. 15-041.
Mayor Doyle requested to pull Item 8c.
Mayor Doyle stated that ARKK is continuing the engineering work for the 2015 Street Projects and we should be finished within a month for some streets and all streets with in 3 months with the engineering and then can start the actual construction. The projects should be breaking ground before the end of the year.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson to approve Resolution No. 15-041.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No; 15-042, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for receipt of an award from the Governor’s Extraordinary Emergency Fund in the amount of $32,045.15 for LUCAS for Chest Compression Devices. (Fire Department)
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mike Land to approve consent agenda items a,b and d.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mike Land to approve consent agenda items a,b and d.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 15-15, approving to alter the Prima Facie speed limits along SH 146 as indicated by a recent TxDOT Speed Study. (Planning)
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated from time to time, TxDOT will perform Speed Studies on roadways under their jurisdiction. In this case, TxDOT looked at SH 146 from Texas City's northern city limits (in the Bacliff area), to Texas City's southern limits (just past DOW). The completed Speed Zone Study is recommending changes to several segments of SH 146 within Texas City. The segments are shown on the attached aerial maps. Generally, the Speed Study is recommending a 5 mph reduction from the current speed limits.
Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson asked aside from this study that was initiated was there any other major accidents recorded?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated not any that he knows of but the Police Chief may have an idea.
Police Chief Robert Burby stated that the department has received some complaints but nothing major has happened within the last 3 years.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Ordinance 15-15.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated from time to time, TxDOT will perform Speed Studies on roadways under their jurisdiction. In this case, TxDOT looked at SH 146 from Texas City's northern city limits (in the Bacliff area), to Texas City's southern limits (just past DOW). The completed Speed Zone Study is recommending changes to several segments of SH 146 within Texas City. The segments are shown on the attached aerial maps. Generally, the Speed Study is recommending a 5 mph reduction from the current speed limits.
Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson asked aside from this study that was initiated was there any other major accidents recorded?
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated not any that he knows of but the Police Chief may have an idea.
Police Chief Robert Burby stated that the department has received some complaints but nothing major has happened within the last 3 years.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Ordinance 15-15.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 15-16, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of LUCAS resuscitation devices by the Fire Department. (Finance)
Ryan McClellen, Accountant, stated that A budget amendment is needed to appropriate funds for the purchase of two LUCAS resuscitation devices or the Fire Department. Funds will come from the Governor's Extraordinary Emergency Fund as referenced in Resolution 15-042.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, stated that it is a portable CPR machine that provided CPR to individuals who need it. We will be the first ones in the County to receive LUCAS Machine. In the past 5 years we have ran 411 CPR calls. Station 1 has fielded 176 calls and Station 3 has fielded 141 calls and those will be the trucks that will get the LUCAS machines. He is also putting in a capital request for next years budget for more machines for each EMS truck.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Ordinance No. 15-16.
Ryan McClellen, Accountant, stated that A budget amendment is needed to appropriate funds for the purchase of two LUCAS resuscitation devices or the Fire Department. Funds will come from the Governor's Extraordinary Emergency Fund as referenced in Resolution 15-042.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, stated that it is a portable CPR machine that provided CPR to individuals who need it. We will be the first ones in the County to receive LUCAS Machine. In the past 5 years we have ran 411 CPR calls. Station 1 has fielded 176 calls and Station 3 has fielded 141 calls and those will be the trucks that will get the LUCAS machines. He is also putting in a capital request for next years budget for more machines for each EMS truck.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Ordinance No. 15-16.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Shirley Skinner, Citizen, requested to have more pavement markings on 5th Avenue so drivers can distinguish a road from a parking spot. She believes that this will be helpful to the safety of drivers and pedestrians unfamiliar with the area.
Mayor Doyle thanked her for her comments and assured her that there will be more visible markings throughout the City soon; mostly on old faded markings.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, reminded the public about the 1st Annual Fire Fighter games on 6th Street June 20, 2015.
Dennis J. Harris, Co-Director of Recreation and Tourism, wanted to remind everyone about the Juneteenth events coming up on June 13th - 20th.
Shirley Skinner, Citizen, requested to have more pavement markings on 5th Avenue so drivers can distinguish a road from a parking spot. She believes that this will be helpful to the safety of drivers and pedestrians unfamiliar with the area.
Mayor Doyle thanked her for her comments and assured her that there will be more visible markings throughout the City soon; mostly on old faded markings.
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, reminded the public about the 1st Annual Fire Fighter games on 6th Street June 20, 2015.
Dennis J. Harris, Co-Director of Recreation and Tourism, wanted to remind everyone about the Juneteenth events coming up on June 13th - 20th.
11.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle thanked Commissioner Bowie and Commissioner Johnson for the work they've done with the Juneteenth celebrations.
Mayor Doyle thanked Commissioner Bowie and Commissioner Johnson for the work they've done with the Juneteenth celebrations.
12.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Phil Roberts, Commissioner District 2 wanted to thank everyone who helped with the Fun Run.
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4 wanted to thank the Recreation and Tourism Department for all they do. Also wanted to comment that the Mayor jokes about the construction close to her house, but she wants everyone to know to know the contractor is doing a great job.
Phil Roberts, Commissioner District 2 wanted to thank everyone who helped with the Fun Run.
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4 wanted to thank the Recreation and Tourism Department for all they do. Also wanted to comment that the Mayor jokes about the construction close to her house, but she wants everyone to know to know the contractor is doing a great job.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Land made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:03 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dedrick Johnson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
/S/ Nicholas J. Finan
Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| /S/ Matthew T. Doyle | |
| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
/S/ Nicholas J. Finan
Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved: