REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, AUGUST 20, 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 Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Service.
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Service.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chris Sharp, Commissioner, District 3.
Led by Chris Sharp, Commissioner, District 3.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Captain Wendel Wiley Retirement - 20 Years of Service
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented Captain Wendel Wiley a gift of a clock, and the Fire Department presented a shadowbox gift of his uniform.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, presented Captain Wendel Wiley a gift of a clock, and the Fire Department presented a shadowbox gift of his uniform.
b.
| Service Awards | |||
| Matthew Macik | Police | 08/11/2015 | 10 years |
| Kristen McDaniel | Police | 08/03/2015 | 10 years |
| Jayce Fregia | Fire | 08/03/2015 | 10 years |
| Sherrod Poe | Waste Water Treatment Plant | 08/02/2010 | 15 years |
5.
REPORTS
a.
Community Outreach (Police)
Timothy Haynes, Public Relations Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Timothy Haynes, Public Relations Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
CFO Update - Upward Bound
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
c.
Submission of certified results related to a filed Petition for Recall of the Mayor. (City Secretary)
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
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.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a and b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a and b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson.
a.
Approve City Commission and Budget Workshop Minutes for the August 6, 2025 meetings. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-082, Affirmation of Planned Development District for the vacant and undeveloped parcels of the Hwy 66 Partners PUD established by Ordinance 09-27 and located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Emmett F Lowry and S. H. 3. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-083, request to exceed the annual spend threshold with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. (Rec & Tour)
Nicole Miller, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director, recommends that the City Commission authorize the increase of the annual spending limit with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc., has consistently provided reliable, high-quality supplies and services essential to the safe and compliant operation of our aquatic facilities.
Nicole Miller, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director, recommends that the City Commission authorize the increase of the annual spending limit with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc., has consistently provided reliable, high-quality supplies and services essential to the safe and compliant operation of our aquatic facilities.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14, establishing the Commission Rules of Procedure/Order of Business. (Management Services)
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, recommends that the City Commission consider the attached Commission Rules of Procedure/Order of Business. Per the Texas City Charter, Article III, titled PROCEDURES OF THE COMMISSION; Legislation, Sec.1.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, recommends that the City Commission consider the attached Commission Rules of Procedure/Order of Business. Per the Texas City Charter, Article III, titled PROCEDURES OF THE COMMISSION; Legislation, Sec.1.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 4 - 3 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 made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:51 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner 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: