HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23092: NOMINATIONS TO THE JEFFRSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2024 TERM P.R. No. 23092
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER AND/OR MEMBERS TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2024 TERM
WHEREAS, the terms of the current Board members of the Jefferson Central
Appraisal District expire December 31, 2023, as delineated in Exhibit"A", attached hereto;
and
WHEREAS, this election applies to the 2024 term only, since new legislation will
change the composition of the Board of Directors effective July, 2024; and
WHEREAS, there are five (5) positions on the Board; and
WHEREAS, the current members of the board are Lauren Williams Mason, Dr. Louis
Reed, Jr., Allison Nathan Getz, Eugene Landry and Robert Thewman; and
WHEREAS, the City is entitled to submit a name and/or names for nomination to
the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the procedure for nominations to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District
Board of Directors must be done by Resolution adopted by the governing body and filed
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with the Chief Appraiser, prior to October 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, before October 30, the Chief Appraiser will submit to each entity
entitled to vote a ballot listing all of the nominees; and
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WHEREAS, each entity will then cast its votes, again by resolution adopted by the
governing body, and submit the resolution to the Chief Appraiser before December 15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interests of the citizens of Port
Arthur to submit a name for nomination to the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Central
Appraisal District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Secretary shall submit the name for nomination to the
Jefferson Central Appraisal District, as delineated herein, and shall send a certified copy of
this resolution to the District no later than October 15, as follows:
CANDIDATE(S):
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,
A.D., 2023, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following
vote: AYES:
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Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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alecia It-V.-Zeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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www.jcad.org Beaumont,Texas 77720-1337 Beaumont,Texas 77705 Fax (409)727-5621
Chief Appraiser MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Angela Bellard,RPA,RES,AAS August 16,2023 Lauren Williams Mason,Chairperson
Dr.Louis Reed,Jr.,Secretary
Allison Nathan Getz
Eugene Landry
Mr.Thurman Bartie Robert Thewman
Mayor
City of Port Arthur
P 0 Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77640
Dear Mayor Bartie:
In accordance with Section 6.03(e)of the Property Tax Code,attached please find the voting entitlement for each taxing unit
that is entitled to vote for the Board of Directors.
The terms of the current Board members expire on December 31,2023. This election applies to the 2024 term only,since new
legislation will change the composition of the Board of Directors effective July,2024. The Board will now be comprised of
five directors appointed by the taxing entities,the Tax Assessor-Collector serving as an ex-officio member,and three directors
elected by the voters of Jefferson County.
If your entity would like to submit nominations for the Board of Directors,you must do so by resolution adopted by your
governing body and file it with me prior to October 15. Before October 30, I will submit a ballot listing all of the nominees.
Each entity will then cast its votes, again by resolution adopted by the governing body,and submit the resolution to me before
December 15. Please be aware that new legislation added in 2021 requires any entity with at least 5 percent of the total
votes to cast their votes at the first or second open meeting held after the ballot is submitted to you. Further,these entities
must submit the resolution casting their votes to me no later than the third day after your governing body takes action.
The conservation and reclamation districts nominated Lauren Williams Mason for the 2024 term of office.Mrs. Mason's name
will be placed on the ballot along with the nominees submitted by the County,cities,and school districts. In the main election,
the nominee who receives the majority of the votes cast by the conservation and reclamation districts will receive all of the
votes cast by the special districts.
I have enclosed a copy of the calendar of events for the election of the Board of Directors. Please be aware that extensions for
submitting your nominees and casting your votes cannot be granted.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Angela Bellard,RPA,RES,AAS
Chief Appraiser
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Enclosures
c/Mr.Ronald Burton,City Manager
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JEFFERSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Voting Allocation for 2024 Board of Directors
Based on 2022 Tax Levies
% of Total
2022 Tax Levy Tax Levy # of Votes % of Votes
Drainage District#6 $23,427,868.62 3.45% 173 3.46%
Drainage District #7 $33,779,670.10 4.98% 249 4.98%
Navigation and Waterways Dist $25,422,730.02 3.75% 187 3.74%
Port of Beaumont $12,373,766.90 1.82% 91 1.82%
Port of Port Arthur $13,295,431.20 1.96% 98 1.96%
Port of Sabine Pass $1,221,557.62 0.18% 9 0.18%
Trinity Bay Conservation Dist $34,951.62 0.01% 0 0.00%
WCID #10 $1,195,288.97 0.18% 9 0.18%
SUBTOTAL C & R DISTRICTS: $110,751,265.05 16.32% 816
Jefferson County $101,916,031.98 15.02% 751 15.02%
Beaumont ISD $150,787,117.31 22.22% 1,111 22.22%
Hamshire-Fannett ISD $12,348,122.44 1.82% 91 1.82%
Hardin Jefferson ISD $7,926,538.12 1.17% 58 1.16%
Nederland ISD $39,288,501.02 5.79% 290 5.80%
Port Arthur ISD $87,325,381.64 12.87% 643 12.86%
Port Neches-Groves ISD $43,066,516.81 6.35% 317 6.34%
Sabine Pass ISD $12,622,644.64 1.86% 93 1.86%
City of Beaumont $66,073,242.31 9.74% 487 9.74%
City of Bevil Oaks $117,846.46 0.02% 1 0.02%
City of Groves $6,643,748.74 0.98% 49 0.98%
City of Nederland $7,247,093.95 1.07% 53 1.06%
City of Port Arthur $24,110,455.30 3.55% 178 3.56%
City of Port Neches $8,398,140.27 1.24% 62 1.24%
City of Taylor Landing $57,422.98 0.01% 0 0.00%
SUBTOTALS: $567,928,803.97 83.68% 4,184
TOTALS: $678,680,069.02 100.00% 5,000
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ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Calendar of Events as Revised by HB 988 (2021 session)
Before October 1 Chief Appraiser calculates votes each entity is entitled to and
delivers written notice to each taxing entity (with exception of
conservation and reclamation districts).
Before October 15 By resolution adopted by the governing body, each entity
submits nomination to the Chief Appraiser(with exception of
conservation and reclamation districts). An entity may submit a
nomination for each of the five positions on the Board.
Before October 30 Chief Appraiser prepares a ballot of candidates whose names
were timely submitted and delivers a copy to the presiding
officer of each entity entitled to vote. Any entity with at least
5% of the total votes must cast votes at the first or second open
meeting held after chief appraiser delivers ballot and must
submit resolution no later than third day after adoption.
Before December 15 Each entity determines its vote by resolution and submits it to
the Chief Appraiser. An entity may cast all its votes for one
candidate or distribute them among candidates.
Before December 31 Chief Appraiser counts the votes, declares the five candidates
who receive the largest vote totals as the winners, and submits
the results to the taxing entities and the candidates
Should any deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next regular
business day.
Revisions to Section 6.03 of the Property Tax Code no longer allow the Chief Appraiser to
grant an extension for submitting nominees or casting votes.
NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District
will be held on Wednesday,August 23,2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Appraisal District office,4610 S. Fourth Street,
Beaumont, Texas at which time the following subjects will be discussed, considered, passed, or adopted to wit:
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Establishment of Quorum
C. Consent Agenda Action Items
1. Approval of Minutes: July 25, 2023
2. Receive Taxpayer Liaison Officer Report
D. Regular Agenda Action Items
3. Receive Chief Appraiser's Report
a. PVS Appeal Update
b. Legislative Update
c. Chief Appraiser Activity Report
d. Chief Appraiser Travel
4. Adopt Resolution #2023-12 Revision to Board Policy Manual Sec. 1-04.02 Board of Directors, Meetings of
the Board, Regular Meetings to Change Frequency of Meetings
5. Authorize/Ratify Expenditures from Equipment Replacement Fund
6. Approve Financial Statements for July, 2023
7. Receive Amendments to the 2023 Budget and Instruct the Secretary of the Board to Notify the Taxing
Entities
8. Adopt Amendments to the 2023 Budget
E. Information Items
1. September Board Meeting Date— September 12, 2023
F. Workshop Session on 2024 Budget
G. Executive Session -Personnel
At this time an executive session will be held in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
to discuss and evaluate the Chief Appraiser.
H. Public Comments
I. Adjournment