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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2000
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in Special Session in the Municipal Building Conference
Room (3800 University Blvd.) on October 23,2000, with the following members present:
Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Parks and Recreation
Director, Public Works Director and Finance Director were also present.
The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, on the 20th day of October 2000 at 5:20 p.m.
A~enda Review:
The City Council reviewed the regular meeting agenda and discussed items under
consideration with the Staff.
2001 Bud~et.
Matters related to the 2001 Budget.
The City Council discussed the 2001 Budget with the City Staff. The Council requested
that the general fund be reduced by $200,000 in order to reduce the published tax rate by
$0.01.
City Manager Sherman Yehl reported that reductions could be made in the appropriations
in contingency, audit fees, and insurance. Reduction in the transfers to the equipment
replacement fund and the elimination of three general fund positions was also suggested.
The City Council recessed the Special Session at 7:30 p.m. to convene in Regular
Session.
The Special Session reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Zonin~ amendments.
Matters related to a preliminary report from the Zoning and Planning Commission to
amend the zoning ordinance and the subdivision ordinance.
The City Council and members of the Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed the
preliminary report on the proposed "Omnibus I" amendments. The City Council asked
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that the amendment relating to the "framed area" be removed from consideration until
after the first of the year.
Meetin~ with Southside Place City Council.
Matters related to a proposed meeting with members of the Southside Place City Council.
A date for a meeting was not set at this time.
Report from Board or Commission Liaisons.
The City Council reported on Board or Commission meetings attended by the liaisons.
Council Member Bertini reported that the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board
has continued to distribute recycling bins.
Inquiries, requests and complaints.
The City Council reviewed matters received from the public and referred them to the
appropriate department or placed them on a future agenda for consideration or action.
Matters related to the purchase, exchan~e, lease or value of real property.
Property at 4235 Ruskin.
Closed Executive Session to be held under Sections 551.072 Texas Government Code.
The City Council convened in Executive Session at 9:50 p.m.
The Executive Session closed at 10:00 p.m. and the Council reconvened in open session.
Matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Property at 4210 Bellaire Boulevard known as Y.M.C.A.
Closed Executive Session to be held under Sections 551.072 Texas Government Code.
The City Council convened in Executive Session at 10:01 p.m.
The Executive Session closed at 10:52 p.m. and the Council reconvened in open session.
Adjournment.
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With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made
by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member May, to adjourn. The Special
Session adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
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