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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15, 2023, 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:
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem
Abel Garza, Jr. , Commissioner At-Large
DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1
Felix Herrera, Commissioner District 2
Dorthea Jones Pointer, Commissioner District 3
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Pierce Eaton of First Baptist Church.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Service Awards
Corbin Ballast
Water
02/04/2013
10 years
Stacy Abraham
Public Works
02/18/2008
15 years
Jose Saldivar
Police
02/11/1993
30 years
5.
REPORTS
a.
Texas City's Annual Financial Report for FY 2021-2022
Patrick Simmons, Engagement Partner at Whitley Penn, presented the City's Annual Financial Report for FY 2021-2022. The City received an unmodified or "clean" opinion.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Farhan Khokhar gave a public comment.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and e; the motion was seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 1, 2023 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-023, authorizing the purchase of a new replacement fuel system for Pump Station A in the amount of $214,438.00. (Public Works)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-024, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $2,500.00 to assist The Salvation Army - Boys & Girls Club of Texas City. (Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-025, authorizing the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to allocate $100,000.00 from the TCEDC Budget for the purpose of residential demolition projects, in accordance with Bid No. 2023-002. (Economic Development)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2023-026, approving the annual Galveston County Mosquito Control Program contract. (Management Services)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-03, amending and rewording Texas City Code of Ordinance, Chapter 122, Utilities, Sections 122-141, Backflow. (Utilities)
Motion by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 2 Felix Herrera
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:30 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
______________________________
DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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