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Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019-5:30 P.M. The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room at the Harris Community Center with the following members present: Mayor Marion Grayson, Mayor Pro Tern Wayne Carpenter and Councilmembers David K. Leigh, Craig Pearson, Guy O'Banion, Dan Kirkley and John R. Holmes, Sr. Staff present included Gene Ellis, Neale Potts, Amy Casey, Susan Allamon, Chris Brown, Paul Romer, Bob van Til, Angellia Points, Charlotte Walker, Bruce Pritchard, Judy Garrett, Cynthia Hernandez, Kim Kroll, William Hamilton, Kim Hamilton, Larry Berg, Candace Griffin and Tina Moore. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Craig Pearson, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police Gene Ellis. The Invocation was given by Bruce Lovesmith, Associate Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church. 1. Call to order. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. Public Comments. There were none. 3. Proclamation: Lissencephaly Awareness Day - September 8, 2019. Mayor Grayson presented the proclamation to Evidence Tech Kimberly Hamilton and her husband, Sergeant William Hamilton, of the Belton Police Department, who are the parents of a young boy with Lissencephaly. Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police Gene Ellis recognized the Hamiltons and officially made their son an honorary Belton Police Officer. 4. Appreciation Presentation by Leadership Belton Trailblazers. The Trailblazers, a cohort of Leadership Belton 2019, completed a community impact project over the summer. The team installed trail marker signs along the Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail to increase safety and assist trail-goers in identifying their whereabouts while enjoying use of the trail. These signs will help civilians better communicate their location to first responders in case of an emergency. Members of the group including Tracy Conoley, Jordan Samfield and Kelly Atkinson, presented a token of appreciation to the Council and extended their team's gratitude to all City employees who contributed to the successful completion of their project. Consent Agenda Items 5-7 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any Councilmember, and it will be considered separately. Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 2 5. Consider minutes of August 13, 2019, City Council meeting. 6. Consider reappointments to the following Boards and Commissions: A. Civil Service Commission - Jimmy Rowton B. Historic Preservation Commission - Ann Carpenter and Barrett Covington 7. Consider an amendment to the Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Program. Upon a motion by Councilmember Leigh, and a second by Councilmember Holmes, the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved by a vote of 7-0. Miscellaneous 8. Consider appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission, administer oath of office to newly appointed members, and appoint a Chair. Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Bates introduced the proposed members of the Youth Advisory Commission. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes and a second by Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter, the following students were appointed to the Youth Advisory Commission: Madden Baggerly, Gracie Krieg , Anthony Jones, Emma Sturdivant, Emma Romer, Derrance Daniels, Madison Jones, Jonah Jimenez and Mycah Page, by a unanimous vote of 7-0. Madden Baggerly was appointed Chair. City Clerk Amy Casey administered the Oath of Office to each of the newly appointed members. Planning and Zoning 9. Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural District to Commercial Two District on approximately 1.11 acres located at 1272 S. Wheat Road, at the northwest corner of S. Wheat Road and 1-14. Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell said this property was annexed into the City in 2002 and was assigned the Agricultural Zoning District at that time . The applicant purchased this property in July and wishes to rezone it to allow future retail/ commercial uses. Mrs. Maxwell said the property is currently not in use, although there are several structures on site, to include office and warehouse space. The adjacent and surrounding properties to the north, south , east, and west are zoned Agricultural District. International Motors Auto Repair Services is located on the adjacent property to the west, and the adjacent property to the north is under the same ownership; property on the south side of 1-14 is undeveloped or used residentially; and property on the east side of Wheat Road is the site of Little Valley Auto Ranch's Texas Exports. Belton Independent School District's Chisholm Trail Elementary School is located just north of this site, and the Sendero Estates Subdivision is Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 3 developing to the northwest. The Belton Economic Development Corporation's Business Park is located to the east along Digby Road . Maxwell explained that the applicant plans to occupy one of the buildings for his business that entails general contractor work, and offer the other building for lease. For the lease space, an exercise gym (CrossFit) is currently proposed , but the applicant has also had interest expressed for a cabinet shop . As a result, the applicant is requesting C-2 Zoning District since it would accommodate his business and either of these proposed uses. The applicant is aware that screening is required for any outside storage that may occur on site. The applicant has submitted a plat for a one lot subdivision that is currently under review. The property proposed for rezoning comprises approximately 1.11 acres and exceeds the minimum area requirements for the C-2 Zoning District. No new buildings are proposed , but should any be constructed , they must comply with the C- 2 setback requirements. Additionally, a certificate of occupancy is required for the change in use; therefore, the applicant must comply with all applicable building and fire codes, requirements for parking , signage, etc. and utility requirements . Mrs. Maxwell said the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as projected for retail and commercial use, with a commercial corridor overlay along 1-14. The requested C-2 Zoning District is consistent with the FLUM and commercial uses expected along a major corridor, and appears to be reasonable in this location. The Planning and Zoning Comm ission met on August 20, 2019 and unanimously recommended approval of this zoning change from Agricultural Zoning District to Commercial -2 District, and Staff concurs with their recommendation. Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing . Seeing no one wishing to speak, she closed the public hearing. Upon a motion by Councilmember O'Banion, and a second by Councilmember Pearson , Item #9 , including the following captioned ordinance, was unanimously approved by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-38 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL TO COMMERCIAL TWO DISTRICT ON A 1.11 ACRE TRACT, WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREA 4 DESIGN STANDARDS. 10. Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agricultural and Commercial Highway Districts to Commercial Two District on approximately 3.8 acres located at 7879 S. 1-35 Service Road, on the east side of 1-35, across from Dillard Road. Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 4 Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell explained that the portion of this property fronting 1-35 was annexed into the City in 2000 and zoned Commercial Highway District in 2001. The remaining portion of this property was annexed in 2016 and was assigned the Agricultural District at that time. The applicant purchased this property in April and wishes to open a boat repair operation to include boat sales and servicing . Mrs. Maxwell said there is currently a residence on this site, along with various accessory buildings, to include a large barn that will be used for the repair/servicing work. The adjacent property to the north is used residentially, and the adjacent property to the south is undeveloped. Both of these properties are zoned similarly with CH along the 1-35 frontage and Agricultural zoning for the remainder. The adjacent property to the east is zoned Agricultural District and is undeveloped. On the west side of 1-35, property north of Dillard Road was zoned in 2004 to CH with a Specific Use Permit for outside storage for a landscape supply business. Property on the south side of Dillard Road is zoned CH. Both properties are undeveloped at this time. Mrs. Maxwell said the requested C-2 District will allow any of the uses identified below. Some of these are also allowed in the current CH District along the 1-35 frontage and are shown in black text. Those in red italicized text are additional uses that are allowed in the C-2 District. Those with the strikeout are uses that are currently allowed in the CH District but are not allowed in the requested C-2 District. • Any use permitted in the C-1 , Retail, NS or Office Districts • Alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption-beer and wine sales only with less than 75% revenue from alcohol. All alcoholic beverage sales with 50% or less revenue from alcohol. • Commercial amusement (indoor or outdoor) • Auto sales new; auto servicing , and repair • Motorcycle sales, servicing, and repair • Off road vehicle sales, servicing and repair • Restaurant • Hotel or motel • Hospital or nursing home • Auto sales used • Auto parking Jot or garage • Auto body repair and painting • Boat sales • Carwash • Carpentry, cabinet, painting, plumbing, welding shops • Funeral home • Furniture manufacture and upholstery shop • Commercial and wholesale dry cleaning • Equipment sales and rental (heavy) Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019- Page 5 • Flea market (indoor) • Tractor sales; trailer and truck rental • Home improvement center; nursery and plant sales (outdoor storage) • Lumber yard • Manufactured or mobile home sales; portable building sales • Veterinarian with outside kennels • Mini storage warehouses • Open or outside storage uses-MUST BE SCREENED • Community or expo oenter • Multi family use Maxwell added that residential uses are not allowed in the requested C-2 Zoning District. The applicant is aware that the existing residence is allowed to remain as a legal non-conforming use, but cannot be expanded or rebuilt if destroyed . Screening is also required for any outside storage that may occur in conjunction with the proposed commercial use. The property proposed for rezoning comprises approximately 3.8 acres and exceeds the minimum area requirements for the C-2 Zoning District. No new buildings are proposed at this time, but should any be constructed , they must comply with these setback requirements and subdivision platting regulations for creation of a building site. Additionally, a certificate of occupancy is required for the change in use; therefore, the applicant must comply with all applicable building and fire codes, requirements for parking, signage, etc. and utility requirements. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as projected for retail and commercial use, with a commercial corridor overlay along 1-35. The requested C-2 Zoning District is consistent with the FLUM and commercial uses expected along a major corridor, and appears to be reasonable in this location. Maxwell said that the Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 20, 2019 and unanimously recommended approval of this zoning change from Agricultural and Commercial Highway Zoning Districts to Commercial-2 District. Staff concurs with their recommendation . Councilmember Holmes asked about screening for outdoor storage. Mrs. Maxwell said screening will be required in the area where boats are stored . Councilmember O'Banion said there is frontage along the Interstate and wondered if that is the area proposed for boat sales. He said if the City was going to allow car sales on the property, there would be certain improvements such as a paved parking lot required . Mrs. Maxwell agreed , but added that it will depend on the future plans for the property owner. As she understands it at this time, the applicant will use the shop, and the area around it, as a one-man boat repair business with a possibility for boat sales. Mr. O'Banion expressed concern about having used boats for sale lining the Interstate frontage because it is a gateway into the City. He added that Council Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 6 doesn't make decisions based on what the applicant is currently proposing. Council makes decisions based on what anyone can do given the zoning . Councilmember Leigh said it seems weird to be going through zoning without going through the general platting process. Mrs. Maxwell said that the property won't require a plat until the property owner makes a request for a building permit to add an additional building. Councilmember O'Banion said he is not trying to be difficult, and he is not against boat sales at this location. He said the Council just needs to be careful in order to protect the corridors coming into Belton. Councilmember Leigh agreed and added that the City needs to help "neighborhoods in transition" come into compliance. City Attorney representative Neale Potts said the Council can approve the zoning change with the conditions discussed by Mr. O'Banion, allowing only boat repairs at this time. The boats could be required to be screened . The applicant would then need to come back to Council at a later date to request a change for boat sales. Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. The applicant, Dennis Cochran of 7879 N IH-35, spoke in favor of the zoning change. He said he initially bought the property with the thought of constructing a large workshop on it, but realized the building that is already there has a concrete floor and can be renovated and brought up to Code. He said that he has had several customers request that he sell boats for them. He said he does not intend to put anything along the frontage of IH-35 that would look bad . He added that he has worked very diligently at improving the looks of the property, which has been neglected for several years. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember Kirkley, Item #10, including the following captioned ordinance, was approved by a vote of 6-1 with Councilmember O'Banion providing the dissenting vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-39 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY TO COMMERCIAL TWO DISTRICT ON A 3.8 ACRE TRACT, WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREA 2 DESIGN STANDARDS. 11 . Hold a public hearing and consider the following~ A. a Local Historic Landmark Designation for the Standpipe property; and B. a zoning change from Single Family Two with Conservation and Revitalization Overlay District to Single Family Two with Conservation and Revitalization Overlay District and Historical Preservation Overlay District Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 7 for a Local Historic Landmark Designation on approximately 2.30 acres located at 306 West Avenue I, bound by West Avenue I on the north, West Avenue Jon the south, South Davis Street on the east, and Hughes Street on the west. Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell said the City of Belton has submitted an application for a local historic landmark designation with Historic Preservation zoning overlay for the Belton Standpipe. The Belton Standpipe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Mrs. Maxwell explained that, subject to Council approval, this property is proposed for an historic preservation overlay zoning. Historic Preservation Overlay Zoning enables the City to balance base zoning/land use with preservation of historic assets, protecting significant architectural features and helping avoid inappropriate alterations. Historic Overlay Zoning requires public hearings before the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), Planning & Zoning Commission, and City Council, so the City and the public have full and informed participation in the designation process. The base zoning for this property is Single Family 2 with Conservation Revitalization Overlay. The Single Family 2 zoning allows for municipally-owned facilities and uses. The purpose of the Conservation Revitalization overlay is to present the opportunity for different residential developments and compatible selected services and uses that are needed for the comfort, economy and convenience of the neighborhood in an effort to stabilize and/or redevelop the area. In 2012, the Heritage Preservation Board and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, and City Council approved, Ordinance 2012-18, which established Section 29 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Historic Preservation Overlay District", and provided a process for the designation of historic properties. Following the establishment of the Historic Preservation Overlay District, 5 local historic districts were established. The buildings located within the boundaries of these local historic districts are now protected by, and subject to, all of the provisions of the ordinance governing alterations, demolition, and minimum maintenance standards. The City of Belton has several buildings and sites located outside of the established local historic districts which hold historical, architectural, or cultural significance. The City of Belton Historic Landmark Designation application process was approved recently by the HPC and City Council. It is in place to designate eligible properties as local landmarks and extend the benefits and responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Overlay zoning to these properties. Since the implementation of the 2012 Belton Historic Preservation Ordinance, no individual properties have been designated as local historic landmarks. The Belton Standpipe has been identified as a significant point of interest and recognized for its significance to the history of the City. There is evidence through newspaper articles and City Council minutes of the many discussions about the condition of the standpipe, public safety, and historical significance. Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 8 In early 2017, the City hired ApolloBBC to evaluate the standpipe and provide recommendations for its preservation . The recommendation is a phased approach to preservation to include the removal of the failing plaster and to ventilate the tower in phase one, and plaster replacement, new coat of paint and add a corrosion inhibitor in phase two. In the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan , the standpipe is mentioned during the following timeframes: •FY 2019 Near Term Priority: Standpipe/Water Tower Park assessment. •FY 2021 Priority 1 Goal: Develop plans for Standpipe Park. •FY 2022 Priority 1 Goal: Construct Standpipe Park. In August of 2018, the Bell County Commissioner's Court and the City Council approved a change to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (TIRZ) boundary to include approximately 7.86 acres in the vicinity of the Historic Standpipe site. There are several sources of funding available for the preservation of the standpipe to include Hotel-Motel Funds , TIRZ Funds, Bell County Historical Commission grants, Texas Historical Commission Grants, and various other state and federal grants. The use of funding sources through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are available for future park improvements and other amenities on the site, as determined through public discussion and community feedback. At the November 27, 2018, City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved adopting a medallion design for designated Local Historic Landmarks. This medallion design prominently displays an image of the Belton Standpipe, an historic structure of significance, located in a dominant position on a small rise in South Belton that symbolizes the ingenuity and forward thinking of Beltonians. As outlined in the Belton Historic Preservation Ordinance (2012-18) Section 29.7, a property that is already listed individually, or within an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) , shall be considered eligible for designation as historic landmarks pursuant to the ordinance. The Belton Standpipe is already listed on the NRHP for local significance to community planning , development and engineering , and is a rare surviving example of an early reinforced concrete public works structure . It is staff's recommendation to select the Belton Standpipe as the inaugural local landmark designation property. In doing so, the City is setting the example of pride in ownership of such an irreplaceable structure , and highlighting the significance of this structure - not only during its past use as a crucial element to the City's public utilities, but its representation of the decisions made by the community to meet citizen needs, especially during periods of rapid growth. The National Register of Historic Places includes the following statements of significance: The Belton Standpipe was built in 1914 as a water tower for the City of Belton. No longer in use, the tower once was a crucial element of the town's water Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 9 system and one of its great points of pride. It was built at a time when Belton was experiencing rapid growth and its City leaders were attempting to modernize the town's utilities. Concrete stand pipes such as this were once fairly common , but most were later replaced by steel water towers. The Belton Standpipe is a rare surviving example of its type. It is also significant as an early example of reinforced poured concrete construction, a technology which in the early 1900's was just coming into wide use. The property proposed for designation is bound by West Avenue I, South Davis Street, West Avenue J, and Hughes Street. The Historic Preservation Commission met on July 11 , 2019 and unanimously recommended approval of the Local Historic Landmark Designation application for the Standpipe property. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 20, 2019 and unanimously recommended approval of this zoning change to add the Historical Preservation Overlay District for a Local Historic Landmark designation on the Standpipe property. Staff concurs with recommendations from both commissions. Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. Kelly Hallaron of 307 W. Avenue I said she doesn't understand what is being done with the land , and she hopes that it isn't going to be drastically changed . Mayor Grayson explained that the land is under consideration for a park. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Grayson closed the public hearing . Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember Kirkley, Item #11A was unanimously approved by a vote of 7-0 . Upon a motion by Councilmember Leigh , and a second by Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter, Item #11 B, including the following captioned ordinance, was unanimously approved by a vote of 7-0 . ORDINANCE NO. 2019-40 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM SINGLE FAMILY TWO WITH CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OVERLAY TO SINGLE FAMILY TWO WITH CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION, AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OVERLAYS ON A 2.3 ACRE TRACT, WITH DEVELOPMENT TO BE REGULATED UNDER TYPE AREA 8 DESIGN STANDARDS. 12. Hold a public hearing and consider a final plat of Sundin Addition (Park Place Subdivision, Phase II), a replat of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 1, Park Place Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019- Page 10 Subdivision, Phase I, to consolidate three lots into two lots at 1720 Landmark Drive, on the west side of Landmark Drive, south of Hastings Road. Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell explained that this replat consolidates three lots into two. The original subdivision, Park Place Subdivision, Phase I, was approved in 1986, along with restrictive covenants. Although the City does not enforce restrictive covenants, there are provisions in the Subdivision Ordinance that apply to replats when the restrictive covenants are applicable. This replat appears to have satisfied requirements which would enable it to be processed administratively, except for some uncertainty with regard to the covenants of the original subdivision. As a result, public notice and public hearings are required . Therefore, the replat has to meet two approval thresholds: a) City subdivision standards; and b) subdivision restrictive covenants. Maxwell said that the City's Subdivision Ordinance (Section 304.02) allows replats to be processed administratively under certain conditions as noted below: 1) The owners of all the lots join in the application for amending the plat; 2) The amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants or restrictions; 3) The amendment does not increase the number of lots; and 4) The amendment does not create or require the creation of a new street or make necessary the extension of municipal facilities. This replat appears to meet all conditions, except with regard to the covenants/ restrictions. The owners have indicated they will not remove any existing covenants, but will carry them forward into this replat through a note on the plat and a plat dedication instrument. However, one of the deed restrictions prohibits any lot from being subdivided. Note wording below-Article Eight, #6: No lot shall ever be subdivided. However, two or more lots may be combined to provide a larger building site for a residence. Lot 2 is being subdivided, and then combined with the adjacent lots 1 and 3, to create new larger lots 1 and 2, Block 1. Based on advice from the City Attorney's office, the replat does not appear to be in compliance with Article Eight, #6 above; however, the result of the consolidation provides larger building sites than the original three lots. With the uncertainty about the covenants application here, Staff determined that the replat did not qualify for administrative approval, and therefore is processing this as a residential replat with public notice and public hearings. As such, if 20% or more of the property owners of lots in the current plat file a written protest, the Planning Commission must require written approval of 66.67% of the owners of all lots in the plat (Subdivision Ordinance Section 301.03). There are 30 property owners; if 6 protest the replat, then approval of 20 property owners is required for this replat to be approved. As of this time, we have not received any written protest. City legal staff has also recommended the name of the replat be changed to reflect a phase of the original subdivision, since this is a replat of a portion of the original plat. Therefore, the subdivision name will be Park Place Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 11 Subdivision, Phase II. To minimize confusion, we have kept the proposed name "Sundin" on the agenda since the public hearing notice was sent to property owners with this name, as submitted. This property is zoned SF2 District. Each lot satisfies all area requirements for the SF2 Zoning District. Mrs. Maxwell provided a summary of the subdivision ordinance requirements as they apply to this subdivision replat. Water/Sewer: There is an existing 8-inch water line and 6-inch sewer line along Landmark Drive. The existing fire hydrant location satisfies minimum requirements for fire protection. No utility extensions are needed. Drainage: No drainage easements or infrastructure is needed. Streets/Sidewalks: Landmark Drive is a local street, with a 50' ROW, 31' pavement width, with curb/gutter. No perimeter street improvements are needed. No sidewalks are required along local streets. Parkland Dedication/Fees: The parkland fee is $200 per residential unit, or $200 for this two lot subdivision. Since this is replat reducing the number of lots, this fee is not applicable. Staff has reviewed the replat and find it acceptable as a final plat. All conditions have been satisfied for the City subdivision requirements. Nevertheless, the Council needs to be cognizant of the existing restrictive covenants and owner response to the proposed replat. A public hearing regarding this replat was held at the August 20, 2019, P&ZC meeting. No one spoke in opposition to this replat or provided written protest. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this replat, subject to the conditions below. Staff concurs with their recommendation. 1. Compliance with existing restrictive covenants, or approval by property owners in the original subdivision, as required for a residential replat when lots are being subdivided. 2. Restrictive covenants for the original subdivision carried forward for the replat. 3. Name change to Park Place Subdivision, Phase II on all documents. Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak, she closed the public hearing. Upon a motion by Councilmember Pearson, and a second by Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter, Item #12 was unanimously approved by a vote of 7-0. Belton City Council Meeting August 27, 2019 - Page 12 FY 2020 Budget 13. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2019 Property Tax Rate used for the FY 2020 Annual Budget. Interim Director of Finance Susan Allamon presented an overview of the Certified Tax Roll. She said the City's total market value increased 19% with a 13% increase in taxable value. She added that the City is losing 31 % in market value to exemptions. Mrs. Allamon briefly reviewed historical tax rates and the proposed 2019 Property Tax Rate of $0.6598. She provided the effective tax rate and the rollback tax rate. FY2019 Current Rate= $0.6598 FY2020 Effective Rate= $0.6178 FY2020 Proposed Rate= $0.6598 FY2020 Rollback Rate= $0.6599 Allamon said this is the first of two required public hearings on the tax rate. Mayor Grayson opened the public hearing on the 2019 Property Tax Rate. Seeing no one wishing to speak, she closed the public hearing. No action was required by the Council on this item. 14. Call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., at the Harris Community Center, 401 N. Alexander, for the City of Belton Budget for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2020. Councilmember Kirkley made a motion for a public hearing to be held on the proposed FY2020 budget on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Leigh seconded the motion which was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m . ATTEST: