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08.27.2009 CC Minutes3431 M[NUTES 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; 3432 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. 3433 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. ~, ~~' F KEh? . ~ ,~ , ,h ,, ..,.~ ~ e rk. _ - .`y0~~~_r,` .~ a _e_ ~/ v ~ `~: :~ .~ •~ ~~~"'~ ATTF,ST: /t~/C~Z (J [~G~LI~d Kathy~City Secretary 'r.r .... APPROVED: ~rV`~~ ~~ ~~~~~ Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst