REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, MAY 7, 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
- Absent:
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- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Rev. Otis Lane of Hunter Chapel CME.
Led by Rev. Otis Lane of Hunter Chapel CME.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclaiming May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week
Accepted by Tim Culp, Mandie McMillan Crowder, and Cory Moss from the Executive Board of Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
Accepted by Tim Culp, Mandie McMillan Crowder, and Cory Moss from the Executive Board of Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
b.
Proclaiming May 4-10, 2025, as Municipal Clerks Week
Accepted by the City Secretary's Office, Rhomari Leigh and Renee Edgar.
Accepted by the City Secretary's Office, Rhomari Leigh and Renee Edgar.
c.
Proclaiming May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week
Accepted by Police Chief Cravens.
Accepted by Police Chief Cravens.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Athletic Division (Recreation & Tourism)
JaMarcus Thomas, Athletics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
JaMarcus Thomas, Athletics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public Hearing on the request received from Hugh Patrick Constructors, Inc. to change the zoning of 6.0821 acres located at 2628 Texas Avenue from District "E" (General Business) to District "F" (Light Industrial) for third-party storage of industrial equipment, materials, and supplies, and other uses.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Zoning Commission then deliberated and voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the zoning change from District "E" (General Business) to District "F" (Light Industrial). In addition, due to the change in use, the site will need to be made compatible with the requirements of the Gateway Overlay District regarding the screening fences and landscaping. The Zoning Commission did concur that the applicant must meet the requirements of the Gateway Overlay District.
Dennis Irby, member of the public, spoke about the property and gave the Commission a handout.
Public Hearing was opened at 5:22 pm and closed at 5:31 pm.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Zoning Commission then deliberated and voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the zoning change from District "E" (General Business) to District "F" (Light Industrial). In addition, due to the change in use, the site will need to be made compatible with the requirements of the Gateway Overlay District regarding the screening fences and landscaping. The Zoning Commission did concur that the applicant must meet the requirements of the Gateway Overlay District.
Dennis Irby, member of the public, spoke about the property and gave the Commission a handout.
Public Hearing was opened at 5:22 pm and closed at 5:31 pm.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on a Preliminary Zoning Approval of Zoning Change Request from Hugh Patrick Constructors, Inc. to rezone 6.0821 acres from District "E" (General Business) to District "F" (Light Industrial) for third-party storage of industrial equipment, materials, and supplies and other uses for located at 2628 Texas Avenue, north of Texas Ave and east of 27th Street North.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommend rezoning the 6.0821 acres at 2628 Texas Ave from District E (General Business) to District "F" (Light Industrial), which zone is compliant with the applicant's expressed intent to use the site for enclosed storage within the building and some incidental outside storage. The enclosed nature of the allowable uses of the District "F" (Light Industrial) district is less likely to conflict with the existing residential uses of the adjacent properties.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommend rezoning the 6.0821 acres at 2628 Texas Ave from District E (General Business) to District "F" (Light Industrial), which zone is compliant with the applicant's expressed intent to use the site for enclosed storage within the building and some incidental outside storage. The enclosed nature of the allowable uses of the District "F" (Light Industrial) district is less likely to conflict with the existing residential uses of the adjacent properties.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Wayne Dolcefino, Henry Gomez, and Jose Boix.
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Wayne Dolcefino, Henry Gomez, and Jose Boix.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 9a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 1, DeAndra' Knoxson.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 9a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 1, DeAndra' Knoxson.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the April 16, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-041, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $2,500 to District 2S4 Lions Charities. (Commissioner At-Large/ Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-042, appointing a member to the Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation Board of Directors to fill a vacancy. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-043, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Valero Refining-Texas, L.P. for the option to purchase treated wastewater effluent from the City of Texas City. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-044, approving a contract with Willdan Engineering to provide third-party building inspection services for the College of the Mainland Library and Classroom new construction project. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-045, awarding ITB 2025-480 Rental and Services for Portable Toilets and entering into a contract with Smooth Move. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution 2025-046, awarding of a contract for Housing Reconstruction 32536 to A.M.S. Construction in response to ITB 2025-470. (Community Development & Grants Administration)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-047, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to the TCISD Foundation for the Future. (Commissioner Keith Love)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08, to set 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: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09, to set 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 At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-048, approving a three (3) year renewal with CDW-G for Microsoft 365. (Finance)
Kyle Hunter, Director of Information Technology, request for the approval to renew a 3-year subscription to Microsoft 365.
Kyle Hunter, Director of Information Technology, request for the approval to renew a 3-year subscription to Microsoft 365.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-049, awarding a contract for ITB 2025-478 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase 24. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommended awarding the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Phase 24, to CZ Construction, LLC for the amount of $1,139,767. For more detailed information and bid tabulation, please see exhibits A & B.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommended awarding the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Phase 24, to CZ Construction, LLC for the amount of $1,139,767. For more detailed information and bid tabulation, please see exhibits A & B.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-050, awarding a contract for ITB 2025-477 Water Line Replacement Project – Phase 22. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommended the City of Texas City award the Water Line Replacement Project to Bull G Construction, LLC.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommended the City of Texas City award the Water Line Replacement Project to Bull G Construction, LLC.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
11.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
12.
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.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At Large, Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:59 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson. 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: