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REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, AUGUST 7, 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 5:08 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 Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner District 2 Abel Garza, Jr.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Declaring August 11, 2019, National 811 Day. (Shell Pipeline Company LP)
Philip Barker, David Gonzalez, and Peyton Ross accepted the Resolution on behalf of Shell Pipeline Cmpany, LP.
b.
Consider and take action on a Resolution No. 19-077, in support of the Grand Parkway Segment B, C, and D.
Mayor Doyle stated the importance of supporting the completion of the Grand Parkway. Mayor Doyle explained that once Segments B, C, and D are completed they will greatly serve as an evacuation route.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Community Development Quarterly Report (Code Enforcement)
Marilyn Logan and Sheila Bowden gave PowerPoint presentations highlighting the substantial work their department accomplished in the years second quarter.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Public Hearing to receive public comments on an amendment to expand the "Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone No. 1" for purposes of commercial-industrial tax abatement pursuant to Texas Code Section 312.201(d)
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the expansion request is to increase to area size to include dock and a portion of OilTanking.
There were no public comments.
Motion by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones,
Seconded by
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson to close the Public Hearing.
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Shirley Williams, resident, inquired about the bike lanes on 5th Avenue.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the lines she is seeing, as of now, are being sketched out to provide spacing for bikes and for residential parking.
William Walker, former resident, wanted to know about public safety. Mayor Doyle stated we have the best First Responders and their mission is to always keep Texas City safe.
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motioned by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson, seconded by Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, and f.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 17, 2019 meeting. (City Secretary)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-072, approving the purchase of a 3D HW LS Focus S 350 Laser Scanner and accessories for the Police Department. (Purchasing)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-073, approving and awarding RFP No. 2019-071 Pre-Event Disaster Debris Clearance and Removal Services contract. (Purchasing)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-074, rescinding award of contract to Delta Industrial Service and Supply for Section 3, National Foam Universal Gold 1%, 3%, AR-AFF of the 2019-067 Personnel Protective Equipment, Fire Hose, Nozzles and Related Equipment Contract approved by City Commission Resolution 19-059 on July 17, 2019. (Purchasing)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-075, authorizing an application with TxDOT for the 2019 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program and committing the City's 20% match for construction and TxDOT administrative review. (City Engineer)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-076, approving an annual contract for Bid No. 2019-070 Oils and Lubricants. (Public Works)
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
9.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-21, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of laser scanner and accessories for the Police Department. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the budget needs to be amended to appropriate funds for the purchase of a laser scanner and its accessories for the Police Department.
Motion by
Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-22, amending the City's fiscal year 2018-2019 budget to appropriate funds for Municipal Court window area remodeling project. (Finance)
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, stated that the budget needs to be amended to appropriate funds for remodeling at the Municipal Court.
Motion by
Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts,
Seconded by
Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action, by record vote, to adopt the proposed tax rate. (Finance)
A record vote was taken to adopt a proposed tax rate of $.54:
Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor---Yes
Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At-Large--- Yes
Earl Alexander, Commissioner District 1--- Yes
Abel Garza, Jr. Commissioner District 2--- Yes
Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3--- Yes
Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4--- Yes
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 19-23, amending "Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone No. 1" to amend and expand its boundaries for commercial-industrial tax abatement purposes and making certain findings of fact in accordance with Texas Code Section 312.201. (Management Services)
Nicholas Finan, Executive Director of Management Services, stated that the expansion amendment is necessary to include a dock and a portion of OilTanking.
Mayor Doyle stated that the Chapter 313 was approved by the school district.
Motion by
Commissioner District 3 Dorthea Jones,
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts
Vote:
7 - 0 CARRIED
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Doyle welcomed Jack Harrison as the new Director of Public Works.
11.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Schonert, Chief Building Official, stated that two of the local elementary schools will initiate construction within the next two weeks.
Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, stated that the Aquatic Center will now only be operating on weekends and then reopen for Labor Day weekend before shutting down until the Spring.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner At-Large Phil Roberts thanked Mae Dixon Blalock for the funds that she donated in her Will to the Moore Memorial Library.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Roberts made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 6:03 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At-Large Bruce Clawson. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
______________________________
MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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