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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2017 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 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 5:06 p.m. by Mayor Matthew T. Doyle.
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At Large
Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
Absent:
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
Attendees:
2.
INVOCATION was lead by Pastor Walter Abernathy with the Cathedral of Faith.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Commissioner Clawson.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Swearing in of Reserve Marshal Michael Montez.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Conduct a Public Hearing and receive citizen input regarding an update to Land-Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees for Water and Wastewater.
Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated
City staff along with an engineering consultant, ARKK Engineers, have prepared an update to Land-use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees for water and wastewater. This is sometimes referred to as the Capital Recovery Plan.
David Kasper, with ARKK Engineers, showed a PowerPoint showing the changes to the current wastewater system and the changes they propose that they state will save the City money.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 19, 2017 meeting. (City Secretary)
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-044, adopting updated Land-Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees for water and wastewater. (Planning)
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-045, to approve the City of Texas City's prioritized list of projects for the Galveston County 2017 Bond Referendum. (Planning)
City staff has initiated an update to the City's Capital Improvements Plan. ARKK Engineering was brought on as a consultant to assist with preparation of Land-Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees for water and wastewater.
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-046, approving an amendment to Community Development's Five-Year Consolidated Plan that covers the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2019. (Management Services)
Commissioner Clawson asked George Fuller, Community Development, about the plan. Mr. Fuller stated that the County's Ike House Recovery program had taken care of a lot of homes in Texas City. The grant program will help low income people with up $5000.00 to help repair minor items such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical hazards.
Commissioner Clawson then asked if they all would get the $5,000.00. Mr. Fuller stated that would be the max and a lot of the repairs would be at a lower cost.
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-047, approving the "Optional Reconstruction Policy" to be used in Community Development's CDBG Housing Assistance Activities. (Management Services)
Commissioner Clawson asked what the program entailed. George Fuller, Community Development, stated it was a change in the 5 Year Plan to tear down houses in disrepair in the Chelsea area and build new ones. The homes would then be occupied by low income owners.
Motion by
Commissioner At Large Bruce Clawson,
Seconded by
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney to approve Resolution 17-047.
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-048, approving Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Budget for program year 2017. (Management Services)
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-049, approving and awarding the project to Techline Sports Lighting to install lighting at Texas City Municipal Shooting Range through Buyboard-local government purchasing cooperative. (Recreation and Tourism)
Mayor Doyle stated that the High School Skeet team needs the lights to practice in the Fall as it gets dark before they get out of school.
Motion by
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of d and e which were pulled by Commissioner Clawson..
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
7.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 17-20, amending the City of Texas City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget to appropriate funds for lighting and related work at Texas City Shooting Range.(Finance)
Motion by
Commissioner At Large Dee Ann Haney,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 1 Thelma Bowie to approve Ordinance 17-20.
Vote:
6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
Nick Finan, Management Services, stated that Hey Mikey's Ice Cream would be opening.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, announced the Concert, Fireworks & Movie in the Park at Bay Street Park Rainbow Pavilion on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Also, he reported that YELBA will be performing in concert.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Clawson expressed his thanks to the Parks Department for a bench they had installed for his family and in the place he asked for. He urged those present to also have a memorial placed by the Parks Department.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Commissioner Clawson made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:40pm; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner HaneyAll present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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