SPECIAL CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Special Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JANUARY 8, 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 5:01 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 D’Angelo S. Mahoney, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Led by D’Angelo S. Mahoney, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson.
Led by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Human Resources Annual Report
Jennifer Price, Human Resources Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jennifer Price, Human Resources Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
City Secretary's Annual Report
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 5a, c, and d. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 5a, c, and d. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the December 18, 2024 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-001, appointment of alternate member to the Zoning Commission. (City Secretary)
Motion by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, for consent agenda item 5b.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-002, authorizing the City of Texas City to execute a General and No Litigation Certificate and stating our non-objection to such from the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) for Piedmont Apartments- Baytown ($30,000,000) located in Baytown, Texas. (Legal)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-003, authorizing a payment for the City's annual ERP System subscription- Munis. (Finance)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
6.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-004, authorizing the Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue City of Texas City, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025. (Finance)
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, recommends that approval furthers the City's position as a strong steward of public dollars through reinvestment in facilities and infrastructure. At the same time, the bond issues will be structured with an aggressive repayment schedule that will minimize costs to taxpayers and distribute the burden throughout the useful lives of the improvements. A representative of Masterson Advisors LLC gave a presentation.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, recommends that approval furthers the City's position as a strong steward of public dollars through reinvestment in facilities and infrastructure. At the same time, the bond issues will be structured with an aggressive repayment schedule that will minimize costs to taxpayers and distribute the burden throughout the useful lives of the improvements. A representative of Masterson Advisors LLC gave a presentation.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Barbara White, Reva Rodriguez, and Brian Goetschius.
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Barbara White, Reva Rodriguez, and Brian Goetschius.
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, Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large ade a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:04 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp. 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: