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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-10 Called Regular Meeting• • MINUTES OF THE CALLED REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 1991 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 5:30 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Ed Matuszak, Bob McLaughlin, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke Members of City Council Absent: Councilperson Alton Porter Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City Secretary Cherie Black Others Present: One citizen 2. Council considered appointing a candidate for the Harris County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board. Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to nominate Robert Blackwell as the City of La Porte's candidate. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 3. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Cherie Black, City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 28t day of January, 1991 r n L. Mal ne, Mayor Harris County Appraisal District BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 28, 1990 The Honorable Norman L. Malone Mayor, City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572-1115 Dear Mayor Malone: ~1 ` - 4~r~ 4 y ~ Y~, ~ 1~ ~~ J ; h ~. ,.. .... .. . ~`OJ~t~ APPRA/f`o c b ~ x ~' A ~ r ~ ~ 2 '+ S _ ~~,.~~ 2800 North Loop West ~~ . ~ ' ~' ~.0. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975 Telephone 713-683-9200 The board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District is responsible for the appointment of individuals to serve on the appraisal review board. Sec. 6.41, Texas Tax Code, authorizes an appraisal district with a population of at least 1.5 million to increase the size of its ARB to include up to 45 regular members. The section further requires that staggered terms must be created so that, in this district with 45 members, 22 positions are to be filled by appointment or reappointment in 1991. Our board of directors would appreciate any recommendations you may have regarding individuals potentially interested in serving on the appraisal review board. We would prefer candidates with some knowledge of property valuation and real estate, or some previous review board or board of equalization experience. Other recommended candidates will be considered, of course. Perhaps the most important qualification for any review board member is an ~ Ftitude of fairness and his or her willingness to devote sufficient time to the responsibilities. There will be several organizational meetings, a lengthy orientation, and hearings that could take several months offull-time participation. Members are entitled to per diem asset by the appraisal district budget. Currently, the maximum per diem is $150. Requirements for serving on the board include being a current resident of the district and having resided in the district for at least two years. Officers or employees of a taxing unit, the appraisal district, or the State Property Tax Board are not eligible to serve. Also ineligible are persons who have served all or part of three previous ARB terms. Sec. 6.412, Tax Code, prohibits an ARB member from serving if related to a person who operates for compensation as a tax agent operating in the appraisal district, or an appraiser operating in or employed by the appraisal district. Relatives included are those within the second degree by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). These persons include: Spouse, children, brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts and uncles, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The spouse's relatives in the same degree are included. ' , ` ~ ARB Recommendations November 28, 1990 Page 2 Sec. 6.413, Tax Code, prohibits a person who contracts with the appraisal district for any purpose from serving on the ARB, as well as a person who contracts on atax- related matter with a taxing unit served by the appraisal district. A person who has a substantial interest in a business that has either type of contract is also barred. Substantial interest is defined as either: (1) Combined ownership by the person and his spouse of at least 10 percent of the voting stock or shares of the business, or (2) service by the individual or a spouse as a partner, limited partner, or officer in the business entity. Sec. 6.413 also bars the appraisal district from entering into a contract with a current ARB member or with a business entity in which the member has a substantial interest. Additionally, taxing units are barred from making atax-related contract with a member of the ARB or a business entity in which the member has a substantial interest. Please consult members of your governing body and administrative staff and if you have recommendations please submit them to Board of Directors, Harris County Appraisal District, Attn: Margie Hilliard, P. O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292- 0975. If available, attach a resume for each individual. In order that we may review all candidates, please submit your recommendations by January 11, 1991. Recommendations received after that date will not be considered forthe initial appointments. Thank you for your assistance in this important responsibility. If you have questions, please contact Jim Robinson, chief appraiser, at 957-5291. Sincerely, ~~~ - CJ ~I ` GC~~ George N. Wyche Chairman, Board of Directors c: Marilyn Travis