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ROLL CALL |
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Present:
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Dedrick Johnson, Mayor
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Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
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Kevin Yackly, Commissioner At-Large
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Keith Henry, Commissioner District 1
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Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
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Absent:
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Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
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Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
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INVOCATION
Led by Jon Branson, Executive Director of Management Services. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson. |
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PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS |
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REPORTS |
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Communication and Marketing Update
Darcie Valenzuela, Marketing Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
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Utilities Customer Service
Irene Fattig, Water Billing Supervisor, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
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PUBLIC HEARING |
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Francisco Ortego requests to rezone from "A" (Single-Family Residential) to "E" (General Business) to allow for the use by rental of an Enclosed Building to host family gatherings, birthday parties, quinceaneras, and similar events.
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Motion byCommissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded byCommissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL |
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Consider and take action on the request from Francisco Ortego to rezone from "A" (Single-Family Residential) to "E" (General Business) to allow for the use by rental of an Enclosed Building to host family gatherings, birthday parties, quinceaneras, and similar events.
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Motion byCommissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly, Seconded byCommissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
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Vote: 2 - 3 FAILED |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner Felix Herrera, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and i. |
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Approve City Commission Minutes for November 17, 2021 meeting. (City Secretary)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-111, approving a contract for RFP Professional Consultant to Administer ARP Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program. (Community Development)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-112, authorizing the casting of votes for the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2022-2023. (Management Services)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-113, authorizing the write-off of utility receivables past due and deemed to be uncollectible as of September 30, 2021. (Finance)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 12-114, authorizing the write-off of EMS receivables past due and deemed to be uncollectible as of September 30, 2021. (Finance)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-115, authorizing designated signatories for contractual documents and documents requesting funds pertaining to Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) General Land Office (GLO) State Contract No. 22-085-017-D253. (Emergency management)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-116, approving and adopting the Community Development Block Grant- Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Civil Rights Policy. (Emergency Management)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-117, approving the purchase of a Ford expedition for the Texas City Economic Development Corporation. (Economic Development)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-118, approving a Contractor Agreement for the Texas City Economic Development Corporation Strategic Plan. (Economic Development)
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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REGULAR ITEMS |
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Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-35, amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget to increase the Municipal Court's Technology Fund office supplies budget for upgrading courtroom cameras and recording equipment. (Finance)
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Motion byCommissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded byCommissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-119, authorizing the purchase of one (1) Type l Medic Unit from Frazer/Sterling McCall through the H.G.A.C Buy Program. (Fire Department)
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Motion byMayor Dedrick Johnson, Seconded byCommissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Resolution No. 21-120, authorizing the purchase of one (1) LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator and one (1) LUCAS Chest Compression System from Stryker Medical. (Fire Department)
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Motion byCommissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly, Seconded byCommissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 21-36, amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget to appropriate funds for a new medic unit and related equipment. (Finance)
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Motion byCommissioner District 2 Felix Herrera, Seconded byCommissioner At-Large Kevin Yackly
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Vote: 5 - 0 CARRIED |
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COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners Keith Henry, Felix Herrera, and Thelma Bowie thanked the Texas City Rotary Club for sponsoring the Youth In Government event earlier that day. |
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MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Johnson thanked Marathon and their stakeholder for always finding ways to step up and help the community. |
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ADJOURNMENT |