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PUBLIC COMMENTS Corbin Ballast, Public Works, commented that the Gulf Coast Water Authority will be shutting down on Monday Sept. 25th and Thursday Sept. 28th, 2017. During this time the City of Texas City will be running groundwater wells to supply water to the potable water distribution system. Tom Munoz, Emergency Management, gave an update on FEMA progressions. He stated that FEMA has been going door-to-door and helping residents apply for assistance. As of September 20th, 2017, 1,100 homes had been registered and some had already been paid. He asks that anyone that is still waiting to please have patience as they will be here for as long as it takes. Mike Stump, Solid Waste Manager, stated that debris is still being picked up. Mayor Doyle thanked him and his team for doing their best and working as fast as possible. Dennis Harris, Recreation and Tourism Director, gave notice that the bikes for the Bike Program are having their locks replaced. The bikes will be returned no later than Friday. He also reminded everyone of the Heart and Sole Breast Cancer Walk/ 5k Run on October 7, 2017. Mike Skiba, spoke of the upcoming Chamber Tournament. Chris Delesandri, United Way Director, stated that they are trying to get case management taken care of so that funds can start to be dispersed properly. |