REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 1, 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 Matthew Brockman, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church.
Led by Matthew Brockman, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Keith Love, Commissioner, District 2.
Led by Keith Love, Commissioner, District 2.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Aquatic Program (Parks, Rec & Tour)
Marcell Favalora, Aquatics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Marcell Favalora, Aquatics Coordinator, 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 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 2, Keith Love. DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, pulled Consent Agenda item 6d for more discussion and voted on it separately.
Commissioner 4, Jami Clark, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, b, and c. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 2, Keith Love. DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, pulled Consent Agenda item 6d for more discussion and voted on it separately.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the September 17, 2025, meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-102, casting the City of Texas City Ballot for TML Region 14 Board Director. (Mayor's Office)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-103, authorizing the City to formally accept the award of FEMA Public Assistance Grant 4798 for eligible response, recovery, and restoration costs related to Hurricane Beryl damages, and approve the execution of all necessary documents to administer the grant. (Community Development & Emergency Management)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-105, appointments and re-appointments of various Boards, Commissions, Committees, etc. (City Secretary)
Rhomari Leigh, the City Secretary, discussed the appointments and re-appointments included in this Consent Agenda item, as well as the City’s initiative to provide more citizens with the opportunity to serve on Boards, Commissions, Committees, etc.
Rhomari Leigh, the City Secretary, discussed the appointments and re-appointments included in this Consent Agenda item, as well as the City’s initiative to provide more citizens with the opportunity to serve on Boards, Commissions, Committees, etc.
Motion by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-104, entering into a three (3) year contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for the service, replacement, and upgrade of certain ambulance and EMS equipment, including Lifepak monitors, LUCAS devices, power load stretchers, and related items. (Fire)
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, recommends that the City Commission approve a three (3) year contract with Stryker Sales, LLC. Steven Hendershot, EMS Administrator, spoke of the money-saving benefits of having a contract with a company like Stryker Sales, LLC.
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, recommends that the City Commission approve a three (3) year contract with Stryker Sales, LLC. Steven Hendershot, EMS Administrator, spoke of the money-saving benefits of having a contract with a company like Stryker Sales, LLC.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
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 District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:33 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza. 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: