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November 2, 2015REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND 4:30 p.m. November 2, 2015 1. MEETING The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Nugent at the Nederland City Office Building, 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation and pledge of allegiance were led by Chris Duque, City Manager. 3. CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Austin to approve the Consent Agenda Item 3a as presented. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. a. Minutes — October 26, 2015 regular meeting 4. REGULAR AGENDA a. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember Neal to approve Ordinance 2015-23, amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. b. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Austin to approve the purchase of a statue for the Nederland Veterans' Park. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. c. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Councilmember Neal to approve an agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for engineering services relating to the renewal application for the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Continued, November 2, 2015 Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. d. A motion was made by Councilmember Austin and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese to approve Resolution 2015-11, approving the 2015 tax roll as certified by the Jefferson County Appraisal District. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. e. A motion was made by Councilmember Neal and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese to approve Resolution 2015-12, casting votes for Charles Lankford as a candidate for the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Appraisal District. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. S. COMMUNICATION City Manager's Report: a. Veterans' Day Program - Wednesday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. b. Adaptive Sports for Kids' Awards Banquet c. Miscellaneous 6. ADJOURN There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Albanese and seconded by Councilmember Neal to adjourn the meeting at 4:48 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Ayes: Mayor Nugent, Councilmembers Austin, Neal, and Albanese. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Belaire. R. X Nuge , Mayor City of Ne erland, Texas A EST: n Gay Fergus n, City Clerk City of Nederland, Texas CITY OF NEDERLAND COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT R. A. Nugent g Mayor Y " ` / Talmadge Austin Council Member— Ward I v Billy Neal Council Member —Ward II V , Don Albanese Council Member— Ward III Craig Belaire Council Member —Ward IV V Chris Duque City Manager V Gay Ferguson City Clerk Jesse Branick City Attorney Cheryl Dowden Director of Finance Darrell Bush Police Chief Gary Collins Fire Chief Steve Hamilton Director of Public Works George Wheeler Building Official v Victoria Klehn Librarian Holly Guidry Human Resources Director Joni Underwood Executive Secretary v P rk Director November 2, 2016 Date ORDINANCE NO. 2015-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015- 2016 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved Ordinance No. 2015-16, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 City Budget; and, WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to amend the current budget to adjust revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment "A" attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 City budget states "That any unencumbered funds remaining on hand at the end of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 shall be construed with and classified with Miscellaneous revenue anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016, and such funds are hereby appropriated as a City Council Contingency Account for purposes approved by the City Council; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS: THAT the budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016 is amended to allow for adjustments in revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment "A." THAT all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed. THAT the City Clerk shall file a true copy of this ordinance and said budget amendment with the Office of County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas as provided by Section 102.011 of the Local Government Code. THAT, this being an ordinance not requiring publication, it shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015. R. A. Nugent Oayor City of Nederland, Texas ATTEST: Gay Fergus n, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: FC,Je a Braity Attorney CITY OF NEDERLAND BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST FISCAL YEAR: 2015-2016 DATE: November 2, 2015 DEPARTMENT: Various FUND: Parks Special (25) AMOUNT CURRENT INCREASE PROPOSED ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET 25-0000-4480 Donations 100 17,567 17,667 25-0000-6720 Bids, Fixtures & Grounds - 30,000 30,000 TOTAL 100 47,567 47,667 JUSTIFICATION On October 26, 2015, the City Council agreed to accept an anonymous donation ($17,567); it is necessary to reflect this revenue in the Parks Special Fund. The donation was intended to purchase the second phase of the Veterans Park project - a statue. Funds are allocated for the purchase of the statue with PSF fund balance covering the additional costs. Dept. Head Signature: Date: Finance Director: Date: Date Approved: Date Posted: Page of CITY OF NEDERLAND RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND APPROVING THE 2015 TAX ROLL. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS: THAT pursuant to the Texas Property Tax Code, Section 26.09, the City Council of the City of Nederland hereby approves the attached 2015 tax roll. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of November, 2016. R. A. ug ,Mayor City of Netlerland, Texas ATTEST: bWA 10,4 Q� GAj'Fergun, -City Clerk v City of Nederland, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Je§die B*ic?, City Attorney Cio derland, Texas WeE 10/0=015 04:18 pm tr302juris summaryrcpv1.10 Regoest Seq.: 2007457 Jurisdiction TotslParcele Market Value: AGExdn-6u C mat Timber Exclusion Cou t 98 Capped Coin Assessed Vahm ProrateMm Count/Amb 100% Exempt vet Count/Amt Prorated -Esse ComVAmt: Pro Charitable Functions Count/Amb Stats Homestead Count Local Homestead Count State Over 65 Comet Local Over 65 Count Snrvlvlug Sponse Comb Disabled Count Total VET Count WET Surviving Sponte Count *bdudel in the Total VET Count/Amt Partial Eieemppt Values: Taxable Value: TatelLevyAmb LateReaditlon Penalty Count ProzenAcevoutCoun Froaea Homesite Volae: From Tmble Value: Uahozen Levy Amt Frwe=L TAmt Frozen Xavy Lou Anst: Total Nem -Exempt Pared Count 27,357,792 1,021357,175 6,050,066.61 356 Late Rendition Penalty Amt 5,13153 Q 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,152 0.0000000 15,000 0 Page 16 of 32 Taos Collection System - JEFFERSON COUNTY CaUW Roll Jurisdiction Summary Processing For Taos Year. 2015 County Code: AJ.1. Tax Unit ALL 31 C1TY6FNEDERLAND 9,152 T%xRate: 03918530 1,I33,965,663 stdtROU: 0 OptHom: State 066: 0 Opt 065: Disabled: 15,000 OptDlisabled: 0 AGExcluslonAmt: 0 0 TbnbwErcludonAmt 0 I08 US Capped Amt 606,050 1,133,757,013 154 78,344,136 Pro Schools ConitlAmt 10 2,936,770 22 2.520,660 Pro Mbe y milts Caunt/Ame 2 190,10 1 117,910 Pro Youth Amodadeae Count/Amt 1 43,190 3 379,040 MMIS CountfAmt 39 9,800 4,651 Side Homestead Amt 0 0 LoealHomesteadAmt: 0 0 State Over 65 Amt 0 1,512 ImdOver 65Amt 22,355,782 11 SarvlvingSpomeAmt: 165,000 267 DipbledAmt 3,836,010 98 ToWVET Amt 1,001,000 2 `VrrSmvlvbSSpouse, Amt 74,000 27,357,792 1,021357,175 6,050,066.61 356 Late Rendition Penalty Amt 5,13153 Q 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,152 0.0000000 15,000 0 Page 16 of 32 CITY OF NEDERLAND RESOLUTION 2015-12 WHEREAS, Senate Bill No. 621, Acts of the 66"' Texas Legislature, Chapter 841, 1979, provides for establishing an Appraisal District which would concern the City of Nederland; and WHEREAS, the Act provides that the Appraisal District shall be governed by a Board of Directors to be chosen by the taxing units within the district by a voting method set out in the Act; and WHEREAS, the Act provides for nomination of candidates for the Board by the taxing units within the Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, the City of Nederland is desirous of having representation on the Board of Directors of the Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, the Act entitles each taxing unit to vote and determine its votes by resolution submitted to the Jefferson County Appraisal District before December 15, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Nederland, in compliance with Senate Bill No. 621, hereby casts its entire vote as follows: Allison Nathan Getz Eugene Landry Charles Lankford 55 Dr. Louis Reed C. L. Sherman SO RESOLVED, this the 2nd day of November, 2015. R. A.uge , Mayor City of Ned6rland, Texas ATTEST: Gay FergOson, City Clbtk City of Nederland, Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: a J se tBn--(,City/Attomey CItLpWiederland,Texas