08.27.2009 CC Minutes3431
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 27, 2009
405 MUNICIPAL DR. -KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Bryan Lankhorst called the special meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
Il. ROLL CALL
City Secretary, Kathy Turner called roll with the following person's present/absent:
Council present: Bryan Lankhorst Mayor
John Clark Mayor Pro-Tcm, Place 1
Brian .Iohnson Councilmember, Place 3
Kelly Turner Councilmember, Place 4
Jerry Miller Councilmember, Place 5
Council absent: David Green Councilmember, Place 2
Staff present: Bob Hart City Manager
Cindy Henry HR Director/Asst. to City Manager
Kathy Turner City Secretary
Sakura Dedrick Director of Finance
Tommy Williams Chief of Police
Mike McMurray Fire Chief
Larry Ledbetter Director of Public Works
III. PL7BLiC HEARINGS
A. To receive citizens' comments on proposed 2009 tax rate of $0.722500 per $100 of
taxable value.
Staff presentation
Bob Hart, City Manager provided a power point presentation reflecting the
recommended tax rate of $0.722500 per $100 of taxable value, consolidated
tax rates between the various taxing entities, personnel summary, and cost
efficiencies.
Also, Hart indicated that no pay raises would be issued for employees in the
2009-2010 budget.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Lankhorst opened the public hearing with the following individuals
'~' registering in opposition to the proposed 2009 tax rate of $0.722500 per $100
of taxable value: Randy Roller, 920 Greenfield Ct., Kennedale, TX 76060;
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Chris P. Rogenski, 701 Shady Creek Dr., Kennedale, TX 76060; and Vinita
Thomas, 412 W. 3Td St., Kennedale, TX 76060.
3. Close public hearing; announce second required public hearing on the
proposed 2009 tax rate (September 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM; City Hall Council
Chambers) and announce date, time, and location of the meeting at which
Council will vote on the tax rate (September 10, 2009; 7:00 PM; City Hall
Council Chambers, 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale,'fX.
Mayor Lankhorst closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. He then announced
that a second public hearing on the proposed tax rate was scheduled for
Thursday, September 3`d in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m., and
announced that the City Council would vote on the proposed tax rate on
September 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 405
Municipal Dr., Kennedale, TX 76060.
B. To receive citizens' comments on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
Staff presentation
Bob Hart, City Manager provided a power point presentation on the 2009-
2010 recommended budget, which highlighted the general fund, street
improvement fund, utility operating fund, citizen communication,
transportation, parks and recreation, beautification, economic development,
water and wastewater fund, and stormwater drainage utility fund.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Lankhorst opened the public hearing with the following individual
registering in opposition to the proposed budget for fiscal year 20D9-2010:
Chris P. Rogenski of 701 Shady Creek Dr., Kennedale, TX 76060.
3. Close public hearing
Mayor Lankhorsl closed the public hearing after no other persons registered
for or against the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget at 7:48 p.m.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Lankhorst recessed the meeting at
7:49 p.m., to enter into executive session.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 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:
Bowman Springs Road Re-alignment properiies
V. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED.
It was noted that Councilmember Johnson departed the meeting prior to reconvening into open
session at 8:02 p.m.
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Mayor Bryan Lankhorst reconvened into open session at 8:05 p.m., with no action on
executive session.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Lankhorst asked for a motion to adjourn.
Mayor Pro-Tem Clark so moved, and Councilmember Miller seconded the motion with
all members present voting in favor. Motion carried (3-0). Meeting adjourned at 8:06
p.m.
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