REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 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 16, 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
- 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 Terry Melancon, Pastor of Come and See Friends Church.
Led by Terry Melancon, Pastor of Come and See Friends Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chris Sharp, Commissioner District 3, came into the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
Chris Sharp, Commissioner District 3, came into the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
a.
Proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation to Jessie Rhoads, Community Outreach Specialist for RCC.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation to Jessie Rhoads, Community Outreach Specialist for RCC.
b.
Proclaiming April 2025 as Records and Information Management Month.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the Records and Information Management Month Proclamation to Renee Edgar, Records Manager.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented the Records and Information Management Month Proclamation to Renee Edgar, Records Manager.
c.
| Service Awards | |||
| Michael Kelemen | Police | 04/18/2015 | 10 years |
| Nickolaus Flanagan | Public Works | 04/06/2015 | 10 years |
| Jose Ramos | Bayou Golf | 04/11/2005 | 20 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Community Development Annual Report
Titilayo Smith, Community Development and Grants Administration Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Titilayo Smith, Community Development and Grants Administration Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following member of the public requested to address the City Commission: Wayne Dolcefino.
The following member of the public requested to address the City Commission: Wayne Dolcefino.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner of District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commissioner of District 2, Keith Love. Consent Agenda 7d was pulled for further discussion by Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large and voted on separately.
Commissioner of District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commissioner of District 2, Keith Love. Consent Agenda 7d was pulled for further discussion by Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large and voted on separately.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for April 2, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-036, approving a contract with Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for traffic signal projects. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-037, approving the City of Texas City to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County for cooperative procurement on Generator Maintenance. (Purchasing)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-038, approving the purchase of a 3-year annual subscription and the implementation of Zoom for Government for a secure and compliant platform for virtual meetings and telecommunications. (Finance)
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, recommends upgrading to Zoom for Government to ensure compliance with US Government requirements. Cynthia also stated this is not a FY25 budgeted item and may be subject to a Budget Amendment near year-end if no cost savings are found to cover the expense.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, recommends upgrading to Zoom for Government to ensure compliance with US Government requirements. Cynthia also stated this is not a FY25 budgeted item and may be subject to a Budget Amendment near year-end if no cost savings are found to cover the expense.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, 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. 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 District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the second 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 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-039, approving a Bioaugmentation Proposal for three (3) year proposal and three (3) additional one-year proposal extensions with IN-PIPE Technologies, LLC. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommended approving a one-year contract (April 2025 to April 2026) at a rate of $21,500.00/ month for 12 months or $258.000.00 a year.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommended approving a one-year contract (April 2025 to April 2026) at a rate of $21,500.00/ month for 12 months or $258.000.00 a year.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-10, authorizing the correction of a spelling error by renaming Harbour Point Drive to Harbor Drive to Harbor Point Drive. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommended correcting the spelling of the street name and changing it to Harbor Point Drive.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommended correcting the spelling of the street name and changing it to Harbor Point Drive.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-040, approving the City of Texas City to enter into a contract with Lucas Construction Inc. for the 19th Avenue/16th Street Culvert Replacement Project. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve awarding this project to Lucas Construction, Inc.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve awarding this project to Lucas Construction, Inc.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.
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 adoption 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 adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr., made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:47 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner of District 3, Chris Sharp. 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: