REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, APRIL 2, 2025, 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
Chris Sharp, Commissioner District 3, came into the meeting at 5:03 P.M.
Chris Sharp, Commissioner District 3, came into the meeting at 5:03 P.M.
- 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 Jeremy Jackson, Associate Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Led by Jeremy Jackson, Associate Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4.
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclaiming April Ninth as "409 Day" in Texas City
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the proclamation to the commission.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the proclamation to the commission.
b.
Proclaim April 2025 as Fair Housing Month
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the proclamation to the commission and Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the proclamation to the commission and Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Recreation Programs (Recreation & Tourism)
Dasia Moore, Special Events Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Dasia Moore, Special Events Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Community Development Annual Report (Community Development)
Pulled to be placed in a future meeting.
Pulled to be placed in a future meeting.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following member of the public requested to address the City Commission: Henry Gomez.
The following member of the public requested to address the City Commission: Henry Gomez.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commission At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr.
Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commission At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the March 19, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-033, appointing a member to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-035, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $2,500 to assist Every Ribbon Tells A Story. (Commissioner At-Large/ Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08, adopting recommended speed zones for FM 517 as recommended by TxDOT on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of the TxDOT-recommended speed limits indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of the TxDOT-recommended speed limits indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09, adopting recommended speed zones for FM 519 as recommended by TxDOT on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of the TxDOT-recommended speed limits indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of the TxDOT-recommended speed limits indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-034, awarding RFP 2025-471 Replacement of Indoor Shooting Range Target System for the Texas City Police Department. (Police)
Sergeant Jeff Winstead recommended awarding InVeris Training Solutions, Inc., to replace the Indoor Shooting Range Target System for the TCPD.
Sergeant Jeff Winstead recommended awarding InVeris Training Solutions, Inc., to replace the Indoor Shooting Range Target System for the TCPD.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large Mayor Pro Tem, thanked the TCPD for their assistance with the streetlight initiative. With the TCPD's help, they received over 700 reports. The commissioner also asked for the public's help to name this initiative.
Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large, acknowledged the 4B Disaster Response Network for completing their headquarters warehouse in Texas City.
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4, announced the TCISD Youthfest & Duck Derby is this Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Carlos Garza Sports Park and will be held at 11 am - 4 pm. Texas City Art Festival is from April 5th - 9th at the Doyle Convention Center.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large Mayor Pro Tem, thanked the TCPD for their assistance with the streetlight initiative. With the TCPD's help, they received over 700 reports. The commissioner also asked for the public's help to name this initiative.
Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large, acknowledged the 4B Disaster Response Network for completing their headquarters warehouse in Texas City.
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4, announced the TCISD Youthfest & Duck Derby is this Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Carlos Garza Sports Park and will be held at 11 am - 4 pm. Texas City Art Festival is from April 5th - 9th at the Doyle Convention Center.
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, spoke about SHIP, the city's eight-week internship program, which allows students to gain hands-on, real-world experience in their chosen field. Upon successful completion, students can earn $5,000. Mayor Johnson also spoke about the Mayor's Initiative, Movement is Medicine, and the next event will be a biking event—more information to follow.
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 adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, spoke about SHIP, the city's eight-week internship program, which allows students to gain hands-on, real-world experience in their chosen field. Upon successful completion, students can earn $5,000. Mayor Johnson also spoke about the Mayor's Initiative, Movement is Medicine, and the next event will be a biking event—more information to follow.
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 adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:40 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: