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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, JUNE 5, 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 Melancon, of Come and See Friends Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large/Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Promotions from Firefighter to Engineer:
Donald Mack
David Milling
Savana Schroeder
Austin Staner
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, promoted each individual and presented them with a plaque. Their special guest pinned their new badges.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Senior Citizens Program (Recreation and Tourism)
Leonora Mendez, Senior Program Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation. (See recording)
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matthew Bonner, resident, spoke before City Commission.
Evelyn A. Kelemen, resident, spoke before City Commission.
Jose Boix, resident, spoke before City Commission.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for May 15, 2024 Regular Called Meeting and the May 15, 2024 Special Called Meeting. (City Secretary)
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. 2024-072, appointing member(s) to fill vacancies to the Lago Mar Development Authority and TIRZ No. 1 Board of Directors. (City Secretary)
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.,
Seconded by
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie to appoint Felix Herrera
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14, amending Chapter 96 "Fire Prevention and Protection: Fireworks" related to adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and including amendments of certain sections. (Fire Department)
David Zacherl, stated Texas City has a need to adopt the newest version of the International Fire Code, Edition 2024, which has just been released and ensure that the previous amendments made that relate to our particular circumstances(s) are maintained. Adoption is requested to ensure that construction of new development is compliant with up-to-date industry standards concerning life safety and health.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2024-071, members of the City Commission shall elect one of their members to serve as mayor pro tem, in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the Texas City Charter. (City Secretary)
Per the Texas City Charter Article III, Section 2, the members of the city commission shall elect one of their members to serve as mayor pro tem, and he/she shall perform all the duties of the mayor in his/her absence or disability. The mayor shall preside at meetings of the commission and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are or may be conferred and imposed upon him/her by this Charter and the ordinances of the city. The mayor shall serve as the chief executive officer of the city. He/she shall be recognized as the head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for serving civil processes, and by the governor for purposes of military law. In the time of public danger or emergency, the mayor shall take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law. If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, or in the case of his absence or disability, the mayor pro tem shall act as mayor until a successor is elected or appointed and has qualified. (Ord. 19-31, passed 11-18-2019)
Motion by
Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-15, for KB Homes to satisfy the requirements of the Vida Costera PUD Affirmation. (Transportation and Planning)
Kime Golden, City Engineer, stated that this is the ordinance to confirm and make final the rezoning of 49.89 acres on S.H. 3 from District A - Single Family Residential to District I - Planned Unit Development. The rezoning is requested by KBHomes. The City Commission held a public hearing and gave the requested rezoning its preliminary zoning approval at its regular meeting on May 1, 2024 (6-0).
Motion by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2024-16, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget for new HVAC units at the Sanders Center and Carver Center. Funds in the amount of $150,000 will be moved from the General Fund 101-000-39000 to GF R & T Maintenance - Building 101-401-53540. (Finance)
Ryan McClellen, Assistant Director of Finance, stated Resolution No. 2024-068 approved the replacement of the HVAC units at the Sanders and Carver Centers. This budget amendment is to appropriate funds for the needed replacements. Each unit will be $75,000 each for a total of $150,000.
Motion by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 2 Keith Love
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
See Video Recording
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
See Video Recording
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business,
Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
made a MOTION to ADJOURN at
5:45
p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
______________________________
DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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