2016_09.08 CC Minutes - SpecialI. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:00 p.m.
II. REGULAR SESSION
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker
Absent: Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
IV. DECISION ITEMS
A. Public hearing to receive input on the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Proposed Budget.
1. Staff Presentation
2. Public Hearing
3. Staff Response and Summary
City Manager Bob Hart provided a power point presentation. He stated that the budget is a
means document from a policy governance perspective. He provided a review of the areas of
focus for upcoming years, development challenges, and issues being addressed on multiple
fronts. Additional review included property values, land use values, property taxes and
exemptions. There was discussion regarding property taxes and exemptions, the effective tax
rate, and the way the rollback provision works.
Bob informed every one of the upcoming meetings. The Water Rate Review Committee will
meet on September 12 to receive citizen input and City Council will meet on September 19 to
hold their regular meeting and to adopt the budget and tax rate.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; there was no one signed up to speak. It was noted
that this is a public hearing only, and there will be no specific action at this meeting. Mayor
Johnson stated that it is Council's intent to adopt the budget and tax rate at the regular Council
meeting scheduled for September 19, 2016.
Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing.
Motion To table the adoption of the FY2016 -17 budget until the September 19, 2016 regular
Council meeting. Action Table /Move, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Michael
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Motion passed Unanimously
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session was not held.
A. The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the
regular session, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation
with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act,
including discussion on any item posted on the agenda.
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the
following:
1. Purchase of right -of -way for the extension of Link Street at 5750 Kennedale Parkway
VI. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Executive Session was not held, no action was taken.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Frank
Fernandez.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED:
Briin John n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary "
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