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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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
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
Absent:
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Commissioner District 1 Earl Alexander.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Joseph Stanton promoted Sergeant Jose Saldivar to Lieutenant and Corporal Lee Stephenson to Sergeant.
a.
Sergeant Jose Saldivar promoted to Lieutenant (Police Department)
b.
Corporal Lee Stephenson promoted to Sergeant (Police Department)
5.
REPORTS
a.
Road & Street Projects (Public Works)
This report has been postponed.
b.
Library Renovation Presentation (Library)
Luke Alvey, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the new Moore Memorial Library renderings.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Request by Donald Carroll to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "S-P" ( Site Plan) to operate a personal care facility for a maximum of six people. Being Lot 33, Block 4, So Acre Manor S/d Section 1. Located at 7305 Mallard Drive.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated that this request was approved by the zoning board on February 5, 2019. Mr. Kneupper stated that there was a tie vote on the proposal so no recommendation was made.
Donald Carroll stated that his intent for the rezoning request to create an at home, type-A, personal care facility with a research component.
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones questioned what enhancements or value this facility will bring to the neighborhood? Mr. Carroll answered that this will revitalize this neighborhood.
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark asked if this facility will strictly be for Veterans? Mr. Carroll stated that that has not been solidified but that is his ultimate goal.
Dr. Jenkins spoke in opposition of this facility being on her street stating that traffic, parking and possible dangers are concerning to her.
Motion by
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to close the Public Hearing.
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
a.
Approve or deny request to rezone from "A" (Single Family Residential) to "S-P" ( Site Plan) to operate a personal care facility for a maximum of 6 people.
Motion by
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve the rezone request.
Vote:
3 - 3 FAILED
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones, seconded by ?Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve Consent Agenda items a, b. c. and d.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for February 20, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-015, awarding Bid No. 2019-362 Water Line Replacement - Phase 16. (Public Works)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-016, awarding Bid No. 2019-361 Rehabilitation of the Orchid Drive 1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank. (Public Works)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-017, approving the Texas City Economic Development Corporation to purchase property located at 317 6th Street North. (Management Services)
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-018, approving agreement with Accurate Meter Supply, LLC for water meter replacement project, phase 1. (Utilities)
Item pulled by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson.
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this is a 5 Million dollar project that is being done in phases.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-05, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate additional funds for waterline rehabilitation project phase 16. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that this budget amendment will fund the additional waterlines that need to be replaced around 14th Street and 16th Street.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-06, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for water meter replacement project phase 1. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that meters that are 3 inches and larger and ones that are accessed via an alleyway will be replaced with "smart meters."
Motion by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
10.
STAFF COMMENTS
Dennis Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism, stated that the St. Patrick's Day parade will be on March 16, 2019, starting at 10 a.m.
Irene Fattig, Customer Service Supervisor, thanked the City Commission for approving Ordinance No. 19-06. Mrs. Fattig stated that this improvement will help improve the accuracy of water billing.
11.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle stated that from now until the end of Lent, St. Mary of the Miraculous Catholic Church will have a fish fry every Friday.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:36 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson. 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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