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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 6, 2019, 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 Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1
Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner District 2
Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Mike Cohen of The Ark Gulf Coast Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
4.
REPORTS
a.
Racial Profiling Report for calendar year 2018 (Police Department)
b.
Crime Statistics for calendar year 2018 (Police Department)
Joseph Stanton, Chief of Police, gave two PowerPoint presentations detailing racial profiling statistics and crime statistics for the City in 2018.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, seconded by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, and e.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for January 16, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-007, appointing Brandon Johnson to the Library Board. (Library)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take Resolution No. 19-008, retaining Murray - Lobb for legal services in reference to sub-standard properties in the City. (Legal Department)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-009, supporting a Joint Declaration of Principles in regards to the USACE Coastal Barrier Feasibility Study and its Tentatively Selected Plan. (Management Services)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts stated that this joint declaration will publicly show that the City supports the idea of an "Ike Dike" and modifications to the east and west end Galveston beaches.
Motion by
Mayor Matthew T. Doyle,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-010, approving and awarding the annual contract for bid # 2019-064 Water and Sewer Line Repair Materials. (Public Works)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
6.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-02, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for Moore Memorial Library improvements project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that a budget amendment is needed to allow the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to fund architect fees and renovation cost for the Moore Memorial Public Library.
Motion by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-03, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for change to purchase order of the Northeast Force Main Project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that in anticipation of construction of the proposed Fire Training Facility at Attwater and Humble Camp Road, a budget amendment is needed to pay for 26 acres to be cleared and grubbed.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
STAFF COMMENTS
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that the Northeast Force Main pre-construction meeting will be on February 7, 2019, and construction should start on February 18, 2019.
Joseph Stanton, Chief of Police, recognized Detective Felix Flores for his 20 years of service to the Texas City Police Department.
Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated that the trash routes have been up and running for almost a week. Mr. Stump stated that the first few days were a little rocky, but as of today the routes are being completed by 3:00 p.m.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the Father-Daughter Dance is on February 8, 2019, and will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
8.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle stated that on March 1st the City is going to start beautifying our city by cleaning out the alleyways where trash was once picked up.
Mayor Doyle requested that Mike Stump give a report after the first quarter, detailing how the new trash service is going.
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander expressed how great of an experience the Youth in Government day was.
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza stated that he is happy to be a part of making Texas City a great place for our youth.
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts thanked all who participated in Youth in Government day.
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson thanked Tom Munoz and Joseph Stanton for the expertise and knowledge they've provided to the local refineries for emergency protocols.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones complimented Mike Stump on how clean and uniform the City now looks with the new trash receptacles. Commissioner Jones also stated that the Rotary Club is excited to be hosting the Mardi Gras Gala on February 16, 2019.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Matthew T. Doyle made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:37 p.m. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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James M. Hartshorn, City Secretary
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