REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 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, JULY 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
- 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 David Buckley, Jr., Pastor of Sanford's Temple Church of God in Trust.
Led by David Buckley, Jr., Pastor of Sanford's Temple Church of God in Trust.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
Chris Sharp, Commissioner District 3, came into the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
Led by Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
Chris Sharp, Commissioner District 3, came into the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Texas City Museum (Recreation and Tourism)
Shelby Rodwell, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Shelby Rodwell, Museum Curator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Jose Boix.
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Jose Boix.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4, Jamie Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a and c. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2, Keith Love. Able Garza pulled Consent Agenda item 6b for more discussion and was voted on separately.
Commissioner District 4, Jamie Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a and c. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2, Keith Love. Able Garza pulled Consent Agenda item 6b for more discussion and was voted on separately.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for June 18, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-067, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $2,500 to Craving for a Change Foundation. (Commissioner DeAndre Knoxson)
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson abstained due to a conflict of interest on file.
Vote: 4 - 2 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-068, designating a representative, alternate, and proxy to the Gulf Coast Transit District. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-066, approving Extension 1 for Bid No. 2024-004 Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlets, Catch Basins, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends the approval of Extension 1 of the Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlet, Catch Basin, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract to South Houston Concrete Pipe Company as stated in the Extension 1 Purchase Agreement.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends the approval of Extension 1 of the Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Curb Inlet, Catch Basin, and Joint Sealer Annual Contract to South Houston Concrete Pipe Company as stated in the Extension 1 Purchase Agreement.
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. 2025-12, amending the Code of Ordinance for the City of Texas City, Title IX Entitled “General Regulations”, Chapter 94- Health and Sanitation by prohibiting the placement of outdoor donation bins or receptacles for clothing or other items on public or private property. (Fire Marshal)
Ian Chase, Assistant Fire Marshal, recommends consideration and approval of the Ordinance.
Ian Chase, Assistant Fire Marshal, recommends consideration and approval of the Ordinance.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-069, accepting the fee proposal and approving entering into a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of a contract for architectural services with PGAL for the New Municipal Complex.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 1 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-070, accepting the fee proposal and approving entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on the first reading of Ordinance 2025-06, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances by creating Chapter 162 entitled “Battery Energy Storage Systems” and amending the Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" to designate Section 160.051 District S-P (Site Plan) as the zoning designation for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects. (City Engineer)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of Ordinance 2025-06 to create Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 160.051 to designate District S-P Site Plan as the zoning district for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of Ordinance 2025-06 to create Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 160.051 to designate District S-P Site Plan as the zoning district for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
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 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.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:41 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 2 Keith Love. 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: