REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 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 21, 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 Pastor Terry Ray at Cross Pointe Community Church.
Led by Pastor Terry Ray at Cross Pointe Community Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by District 1 Commissioner DeAndre' Knoxson.
Led by District 1 Commissioner DeAndre' Knoxson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
| Service Awards | |||
| Randy Sanchez | Inspection | 01/11/2016 | 10 years |
| Raymond Mason | Public Works | 01/24/2011 | 15 years |
| Ray Batts | Sanitation | 01/30/2006 | 20 years |
| John Stevenson | Fire | 01/09/2006 | 20 years |
b.
Proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
5.
REPORTS
a.
City Secretary's Office Annual Report
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the events in her office for 2025.
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the events in her office for 2025.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
There were none.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, c, and d. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, c, and d. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for January 7, 2026 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-006, awarding ITB 2026-006 and entering into a contract with Cotton Commercial to replace the roof at Moore Memorial Library. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-007, approving the purchase of a new Sanitary and Stormwater Sewer-Line Inspection Camera Van from Chastang Ford through HGAC AM10-23. (Public Works- Utilities)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-010, awarding RFP 2026-003 Financial Audit Services and entering into a contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP. (Finance)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-008, approving the purchase of (2) International Harvester 20yd rear load garbage trucks from Holt Truck Centers of Texas LLC. through HGAC Contract HT06-20. (Public Works- Sanitation)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that the City of Texas City approves the purchase of equipment for the Sanitation Department.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that the City of Texas City approves the purchase of equipment for the Sanitation Department.
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. 2026-009, awarding Bid No. 2026-001 Golf Course Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project and entering into a contract with Carlson McClain Construction Co., LLC. (Public Works and Rec & Tour)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that the City of Texas City award the Golf Course Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project to Carlson McClain Construction Company, LLC. for a total amount of $532,040.00.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends that the City of Texas City award the Golf Course Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project to Carlson McClain Construction Company, LLC. for a total amount of $532,040.00.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
As audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years at the date of the adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
As audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years at the date of the adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
11.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At Large Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:35 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson. 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: