REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
DOYLE CONVENTION CENTER
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.
DOYLE CONVENTION CENTER
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. in the Doyle Convention Center, 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.
DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, came in at the end of the Roll Call at 5:01.
Led by Matthew Brockman, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church.
DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, came in at the end of the Roll Call at 5:01.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Thelma Bowie, Commission At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem.
Led by Thelma Bowie, Commission At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report for Calendar Year 2025 (Police)
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
b.
Crime Statistics for Calendar Year 2025 (Police)
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Landis Cravens, Police Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
c.
Quarterly Investment Report (Finance)
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Scott McIntyre from Hilltop Securities also spoke about the PowerPoint presentation and expectations for the year.
Cynthia Rushing, Chief Financial Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Scott McIntyre from Hilltop Securities also spoke about the PowerPoint presentation and expectations for the year.
5.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Consider and take action on the request for extension of time to Preliminary Zoning Approval for Willow Wood Subdivision to change from District A Single Family Residential to District I Planned Unit Development. (Enginnering)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Engineering Department has reviewed the request for an extension of time and recommend approval to the Planning Board and to the City Commission of the requested extension of the preliminary zoning approval from District A — Single Family Residential to District I - Planned Unit Development to allow Castlerock Communities additional time to complete construction of the infrastructure in Sections 1 and 2.
Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated the Engineering Department has reviewed the request for an extension of time and recommend approval to the Planning Board and to the City Commission of the requested extension of the preliminary zoning approval from District A — Single Family Residential to District I - Planned Unit Development to allow Castlerock Communities additional time to complete construction of the infrastructure in Sections 1 and 2.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
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, d, e, f, and g. 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, d, e, f, and g. The motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4, Jami Clark.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for January 21, 2026 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-011, approve the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City's CDBG activities for PY 2024, submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Community Development)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-012, authorizing the purchase of treated wastewater effluent between the City of Texas City and Valero Refining-Texas, L.P. (Engineering)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-013, authorizing the Director of Library Services to remove delinquent fees and fines that are attached to library patron accounts that expired prior to January 1, 2019. (Library)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-014, authorizing renewal of the subscription to Brightly Work Order System through Sourcewell Contract No. 090320-SDI. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-015, awarding ITP No. 2026-012 to Valero Refining-Texas, L.P., and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a long-term lease for certain real property commonly known as "City Connection Point." (Engineering)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-016, approval of Accurate Meter and Supply to provide materials and services for the water system. (Public Works- Utlities)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-01, amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to replace items of theft and prevent recurrence at the City Emergency Back-Up Water Well Site. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, stated that funding is critical to restoring essential municipal infrastructure and implementing robust security measures to prevent future theft.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, stated that funding is critical to restoring essential municipal infrastructure and implementing robust security measures to prevent future theft.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 7 - 0 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.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza, made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:50 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark. 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: