REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 17, 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 Pastor Terry Ray from CrossPoint Community Church.
Led by Pastor Terry Ray from CrossPoint Community Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Keith Love, Commissioner, District 2.
Led by Keith Love, Commissioner, District 2.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Retirement | ||
| Debra Taylor | Parks & Recreation | 27 years |
Debra Taylor received a gift from Dedrick D. Johnson, the Mayor, in recognition of her retirement.
b.
Proclaiming September 17-23, 2025, as "Constitution Week" to be received by the George Washington Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Susan Polk and Chapter members received the Proclamation from Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor.
Susan Polk and Chapter members received the Proclamation from Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Economic Development Annual Report
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public hearing in support of or opposition to the City of Texas City's proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jose Boix, resident, stated they were not in opposition or in favor of the budget but wanted clarification on the subject.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, stated that more information will be shared during Regular Item 9b.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Jose Boix, resident, stated they were not in opposition or in favor of the budget but wanted clarification on the subject.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, stated that more information will be shared during Regular Item 9b.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, to close the Public Hearing.
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
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.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 8a, b, c, d, and e. The motion was seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie.
Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 8a, b, c, d, and e. The motion was seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, Thelma Bowie.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the September 3, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-095, approving the Digital Lab Policy for Moore Memorial Public Library. (Library)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-096, accept and authorize the expenditure of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fiscal Year 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Award. (Grants Administration)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-097, approving the Developer's Reimbursement Agreement with Red Egret, LLC. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-098 to approve a contract with ARKK Engineers for a Preliminary Engineering Report and preliminary engineering design services for the Monticello Drive Reconstruction Project. (City Engineer)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-099, awarding Bid No. 2025-491 and entering into a contract for Texas City MIT-MOD Drainage Improvements GLO Contract No. 24-065-018-E-175. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that we consider and approve entering into a contract for Texas City MIT-MOD Drainage Improvements GLO. Jack thanked the Community Development and Grants Administration department for procuring the grant that will provide some of the funds for this project.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that we consider and approve entering into a contract for Texas City MIT-MOD Drainage Improvements GLO. Jack thanked the Community Development and Grants Administration department for procuring the grant that will provide some of the funds for this project.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-100, approving and adopting the City of Texas City's Investment Policy. (Finance)
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation and invited Scott MacIntyre of Hilltop Securities to explain further their part of the process of the Investment Policy.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation and invited Scott MacIntyre of Hilltop Securities to explain further their part of the process of the Investment Policy.
Motion by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson, Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
11.
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.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At- Large, Abel Garza, Jr.,made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:08 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:
| ______________________________ | |
| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: