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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 17, 2021, 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 Dedrick D. Johnson, Sr.
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Dedrick Johnson, Mayor
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Yackly, Commissioner At-Large
Keith Henry, Commissioner District 1
Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
Absent:
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Clay Bowers of Northside Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 4 Dorthea Jones Pointer.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Service Awards
Allen Edinburgh
Police
11/21/2011
10 years
Martha Clark
Parks & Recreation
11/20/2006
15 years
Adolph Velasco
Police
11/12/1986
35 years
b.
Promotion of Firefighter Daniel Barkley to Engineer
Daniel Barkley was promoted to Engineer by Fire Chief David Zacherl.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Financial Quarterly Report
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, spoke to the City Commission about the City's third-quarter investment report.
b.
Economic Development Report
Garrett McLeod, Economic Development Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
Opened by Mayor Johnson.
Motion to close the public hearing was given by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, seconded by Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera.
a.
Binnacle Development requests to rezone from “A” (Single-Family Residential) to “I” (Planned Unit Development) to construct Brookwater Subdivision – a Master Planned Community within the City of Texas City.
b.
Casey Genovese requests to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a retail store.
c.
Rahim Maknojia requests to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a gas station and convenience store.
7.
ZONING PRELIMINARY
a.
Consider and take action on the request from Binnacle Development to rezone from “A” (Single-Family Residential) to “I” (Planned Unit Development) to construct Brookwater Subdivision – a Master Planned Community within the City of Texas City.
Motion by
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera,
Seconded by
Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on the request from Casey Genovese to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a retail store.
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly, failed to recieve a second to the motion to approve.
Item failed.
c.
Consider and take action on the request from Rahim Maknojia to rezone from “A” (Single Family Residential) to “E” (General Business) to construct a gas station and convenience store.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie,
Seconded by
Mayor Dedrick Johnson
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson recognized Boy Scouts from Troop 246. Mrs. April Marburger explained that they were in attendance to receive their government badge. Their names are as follows: Samuel Mull, Gabe Ivy, James Allison, Ivon Wolfe, Simon Roberts, Brendon Welch, Andrew Hipp, Tristan Kelly, and Zack, Zeke, and Richard Sainas.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for October 3, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-104, approving the purchase of a new compactor with pre-crusher for the Sanitation Department. (Public Works)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-105, approving a Development Agreement between the City of Texas City and Texas City 51, LLC. (City Engineer)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action Resolution No. 21-106, approving an annual contract for Bid No. 2022-001 Concrete Pavement Lifting and Void Filling Annual Contract. (Public Works)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-107, authorizing the City of Texas City to enter into an Agreement entitled Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet. (Mayor)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-108, approving Bid No. 2021-408 Humble Camp Road Drainage Project to AR Turnkee Construction Company Inc. (Public Works)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-109, approving a contract for Bid No. 2022-002 Code Compliance Abatement Residential Substandard Structure Demolition. (Purchasing)
Pulled by Mayor Johnson for discussion.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-110, approving a contract for Bid No. 2022-003 Electrical Supplies, Lamps, and Ballast Annual Contract. (Purchasing)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
12.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-34, amending Chapter 150 ‘Building Regulations; Construction” related to additional authority regarding substandard structures. (Fire Department)
Motion by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
13.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly congratulated the current City Commission on their 1 year anniversery serving the City of Texas City. Yackly also requested that everyone support the Texas City football team as they go to the championship.
Commissioner Dorthea Jones Pinter wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
STAFF COMMENTS
David Zacherl, Fire Chief, reminded everyone to deep fry turkeys outside.
George Fuller, Director of Community Development, stated that Youth In Government is being held on December 1, 2021.
14.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
15.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:06 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones Pointer. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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