Remarks by Marvin Gibbs
27 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“I DON'T HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BUT I JUST HAVE A STATEMENT. I had this pulled so that the citizens would know. There's a couple of people that did email us wanting to know about it. They're very important for the safety of the motorists and the firefighters and police officers out there. We have had an engine on 190 that was completely destroyed. And we as taxpayers had to pay the bill to get that fixed because the car that hit it, insurance only covered up to $50,000 and that's not very much money when it comes to about a 3 million to 5 million truck. Most importantly, the thing that I'm looking…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yes, mayor. I would make a motion that we adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of the two Kenworth tracking blocking trucks from Texas Kenworth Company LLC doing business as MHC Kenworth out of Fort Worth as authorized dealer for the Kenworth Truck Company through a source will cooperative purchasing contract for the price not to exceed $396,100. That was what I came to $1,000. Is that $1,000? $100. 100. Authorizing the interim city manager and his designee to execute all necessary documents effective said.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Prior to moving forward, is there possible that we can move into executive session to get some legal advice from the city attorney?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, mayor. I move that we approve the funding agreement with the chamber as presented with one amendment. And that amendment is to add section 2.8 for the term of the agreement. The chamber shall semi-annually provide the city with an update of the chamber activities to the city council.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“On this one here, Christoph, if you may help too, this wasn't a bid where we did request for qualifications, correct? They didn't have to say, or did we do that?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“AND THESE BIDS ARE ALL SEALED UNTIL THE END OF THE BIDDING AND THEN THEY COME IN AND THEY GO TO THE PURCHASING, PEOPLE SHOW UP THAT WANT TO SEE IT, THEY UNSEAL THEM AND TELL EVERYBODY WHAT THE BIDS WERE, IS THAT RIGHT? THAT'S CORRECT, YEAH. AND THEN AFTER THEY DO THAT, I GUESS THE CITY WILL LOOK AT IT AND THEY WILL DETERMINE IF THEY'RE GOING TO GO WITH THE LOW BID OR IF THEY'RE GOING TO GO WITH THE NEXT BID.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“And with that team, you have a team of engineers and some other folks that were, could you tell us who they were?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay, and then they came up and they said, hey, this is your best option here with the bids that we see. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So we've talked about the past and history, so let's go back in history. Where the shelter is right now, sitting on industrial. As I guess most of you know, I was over the shelter from 2009 to 2017 as the commander of the community services division. And if you also remember, there used to be a fire station. It's where the Chamber of Commerce is. And that engines, trucks, ambulances ran out of there on a daily basis with the sirens blaring coming out towards that shelter. Currently, what you have on Highway 66, Lakeview Parkway, which is not too far to the north of the shelter, is many…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“On behalf of my wife, she's glad y'all are coming. She goes to Richardson to see y'all a lot, brings a lot of baked goods home. They'll save me some money for gas. And really, it's just welcome. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I'll make a motion that we approve as presented.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Well, first and foremost, you know, I was on the side that did not prevail. And I was very disappointed because, you know, during my lifetime, I was against tattoos until I began to see the different side of how it is when, you know, we got over probably 80% of our police officers have tattoos. Probably about 80% of our firefighters have tattoos. You know, my son who survivor of cancer got a tattoo for that, you know, and many folks have children that have passed that they get tattoos and remembrance. I mean, tattoos go for many things and many reasons to memorialize, you name it. And I was…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. I make a motion that we approve the minutes as I make a motion that we approve the consent agenda items as read into the record.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes, Mayor Pro Tem. I make a motion to approve item 5A as read into record.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes, I make a motion that we approve item 5D as presented.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I'll make a motion that we move into executive session for item 5E pursuant to the Texas government code 551.071 for consultation with the city attorney.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes. Hi, Steve. I think I might know you. Did you own a business here in Rowlett? I did. Right there at the brakes place? It was most marlins mufflers marlins mufflers as I remember right plus did a lot of work did work the city and everybody else in the world. I remember you now. So you know this the structure is pretty big and I just want to make sure there's nothing to be loud coming out of there.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“That then nobody sleeping in there. It's not me a barn a medium. Barnum any of you know where you'll be rented out on the market out there. And again I want to confirm be out there tinkering on. OK and you followed all the rules of the city set for for you every single one. OK thank you.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yes, I make a motion that we approve item 5E as presented.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. From the City Secretary's office, applications are now open for the newly created Downtown Advisory Board and the 75th Anniversary Task Force Committee. So go to www.riolette.com for more information. Communications and community engagement. Ever wondered how the City of Raleigh responds during emergencies, maintains parks, or provides services that keep our community thriving? Rowlett City Academy gives residents an inside look at local government through interactive sessions, facility tours, and conversations with city leaders and staff. Participants learn how each…”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Correct. When you said area, we're talking about Sapphire Bay, correct?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“I don't believe that's why we did it. I don't believe. Just Sapphire Bayside or Sapphire side.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Mayor, I make a motion to adopt the ordinance as read into record.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yes, Mayor, I have one. Are we aware of any complaints that were either valid or not valid on the prior owners at that establishment selling alcoholic beverages within their tenure of being there?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yes, one more. I'm not sure if you're aware, but what percentage of sales is the alcohol in your store?”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026