REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JANUARY 7, 2026, 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 Christ.
Led by David Buckley, Jr., Pastor of Sanford's Temple Church of God in Christ.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large.
Led by Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Promotion of Firefighter Ryan Williamson to the classification of Engineer.
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, promoted Ryan Williamson to the rank of Engineer. He was pinned by his mother, Janet Williamson.
Dennis Harris, Fire Chief, promoted Ryan Williamson to the rank of Engineer. He was pinned by his mother, Janet Williamson.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, c, d, e, and f. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2, Keith Love. Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, pulled Consent Agenda item 6b for more discussion and voted on it separately.
Commissioner District 1, DeAndre' Knoxson, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, c, d, e, and f. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 2, Keith Love. Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, pulled Consent Agenda item 6b for more discussion and voted on it separately.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the December 17, 2025, meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-001, calling a General Election to be held in Texas City on May 2, 2026, and designating polling locations. (City Secretary)
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, explained applications can be accepted as early as January 14, 2026: the last day to file is February 13, 2026. Applications and packets are available from the Secretary of State's website. Early Voting will begin on April 20, 2026. Exact dates and times will be posted once those details are available. The proposed designated polling places are the Nessler Center and Carver Community Center.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, explained applications can be accepted as early as January 14, 2026: the last day to file is February 13, 2026. Applications and packets are available from the Secretary of State's website. Early Voting will begin on April 20, 2026. Exact dates and times will be posted once those details are available. The proposed designated polling places are the Nessler Center and Carver Community Center.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-002, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Election Service Contract between the County of Galveston and the City of Texas City and naming the City Secretary as the Authorized Representative. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-003, approving Pressure Monitoring and Leak Detection System installed by Accurate Utility Supply, LLC through Buy Board Contract No. 707-23. (Public Works)
*Correction Buy Board Contract No. 717-23*
*Correction Buy Board Contract No. 717-23*
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-004, authorizing the purchase of a Peterbilt Grapple Truck from Apex Equipment Sales, Inc. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-005, authorizing the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe for the police fleet and upfitting through OMNIA Contract No. 159566. (Police)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
8.
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.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:18 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large Abel Garza, Jr. 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: