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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING M I N U T E S  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 – 5:00 P.M. KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, OCTOBER 2, 2024, 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: 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 located 722 3rd Ave N.
3.				PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson. Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson presented a Proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
4.				REPORTS
	a.			Aquatic Program (Parks, Rec & Tourism) Marcell Favalora, Aquatics Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
	b.			Fire Services (Fire Department) David Zacherl, Fire Chief, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
5.				PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none.
6.				CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The motion as seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark.
	a.			Approve City Commission Minutes for September 18, 2024, and September 26, 2024, meetings. (City Secretary)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	b.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-112, authorizing the remounting of one (1) medic unit modular on a new chassis from Frazer, LTD through the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. (Fire)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	c.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-113, authorizing the purchase of one (1) replacement ancillary unit from Silsbee Ford through the TIPS USA Interlocal Purchasing System. (Fire)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	d.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-114, authorizing the purchase of one (1) Staff Unit for Neighborhood Improvement Services from Silsbee Ford through the TIPS USA Interlocal Purchasing System. (Fire)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	e.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-115, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for specialized services with Axon Enterprise, Inc. utilizing Omnia Partners Group Purchasing Contract to provide portable digital media recorder services to the Fire Department. (Fire)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	f.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-116, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with SNF Polydyne. (Public Works)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	g.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-117, awarding and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Bid No. 2024-460 Lift Stations 7 and 15 Rehabilitation Project. (Public Works)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	h.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-118, authorizing the Mayor to execute a one-year agreement between the County of Galveston and the City of Texas City for the provision of mutual aid to the unincorporated areas of Galveston County. (Fire Department)

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	i.			Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-119, approving a Development Agreement with Shoppes at Lago Mar SWC, LLC. (City Engineer) Kim Golden, City Engineer, spoke about the terms include, among other provisions, the posting of a completion bond to guarantee the construction of the necessary improvements within three years from the date of recording of the final plat and the delivery of a two-year warranty and maintenance bond to cover the improvements upon completion.  The agreement also provides that under no circumstances is the City of Texas City required to issue a Building Permit or a Certificate of Occupancy until the public improvements required by Texas City ordinances are constructed, inspected, tested, and accepted.

				Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, to approve Consent Agenda item 6i, only.

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
7.				REGULAR ITEMS
	a.			Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-23 for recommended speed zones for Loop 197 as recommended by TxDOT on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. (City Engineer) Kim Golden, City Engineer, stated upon review of the engineering and traffic investigation by an independent professional traffic operations engineer (P.T.O.E.), the City Engineer recommends approval of the TxDOT recommended speed limits indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways. Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr. asked to amend the motion to approve both Regular Items with one motion, and the quorum agreed to the request.

				Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp

				Vote: 7 - 0 CARRIED
	b.			Consider and take action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-24 for recommended speed zones for FM 3436 as recommended by TxDOT on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation. (City Engineer)

				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 adaption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
10.				ADJOURNMENT

Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr. made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:40 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 2 Keith Love. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.     ______________________________   DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________________ Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary Date Approved: