Council Member, Northeast Ward· 2023-2027
Kathleen Belanger
Nacogdoches
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:15:59
- Avg per meeting
- 4:45
- Segments
- 1507
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Impact
Involves balancing a general fund with projected revenues of over $1.9 million in increases and managing rising operational and infrastructure costs.
Airport Business Plan
No action taken yet, but the study was pegged at roughly $150,000, with the overall 20-year airport buildout estimated at $302 million.
Vehicle Fleet Management Modernization
Over $2 million in equipment purchases and contract authorizations.
Health Plan Sustainability
Requires funding for membership fees but is projected to reduce overall health plan expenditures.
Economic Development Fund Management
The city will reimburse up to $50,000 for ADA and fire alarm updates, provide a sliding-scale sales tax rebate over 10 years, and retain an estimated $79,375 in sales tax and $81,000 in ad valorem taxes.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Covered by a $100,000 GLO grant with subsequent FEMA reimbursement.
Downtown Economic Vitality and Business Inventory
No direct fiscal impact reported at this stage.
Zoning Change on Old Tyler Road (ZON2025-14)
Property tax revenues and land values could be affected by shifting the parcel from commercial to residential zoning.
Capital Improvement Program Funding
The city uses a phased bond issuance strategy to avoid large, sudden property tax increases.
Fleet Management Centralization
The proposed plan aims to be cost-neutral in the first year while providing long-term savings through better resale values.
Downtown Historic Property Alterations
None.
Regional Intergovernmental Coordination
Airport Unleaded Fuel Infrastructure
Generates new revenue through application fees, annual permits, and a $0.20/gallon fuel flowage fee.
Downtown Beautification Grant 01.2026 Wallace
Potential budget allocations and grant applications will be considered during the upcoming municipal budget cycle.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Allocation
A $30,000 internal transfer between existing Main Street program accounts.
High School Area Pedestrian Safety
Fire apparatus replacements cost approximately $1 million per unit.
NEDCO Annual Luncheon Quorum Notice
None directly reported at this meeting.
Municipal Code Amendment on Weapons
None anticipated.
Possible Quorum Notice for Mayoral Reception
road construction
The city is dropping $2.1 million on these repairs, which will likely come out of our local tax budget.
Decisions during term (219)
Recorded while Belanger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance Amending Chapter 70 Regarding Weapons and Feral Hog Control
MyMD Select Professional Services Contract
Adoption of 2027 State Legislative Priorities with Exception
CONSENT AGENDA: Items included under Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by Council. Approval of Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to proceed with conclusion of each in accordance with staff…
Consider approving the minutes from the City Council meeting held on October 6, 2026.
Consider approval of the purchase of a Sanitation Division brush truck from Houston Freightliner, utilizing HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. HT07-26, in the amount of $291,882.55. (Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Consider approval of the purchase of a Sanitation Division side-load garbage truck from Bond Equipment Company, utilizing BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 723-23, in the amount of $496,313.00. (Director of Public Works/City…
Consider approval of the purchase of a Sanitation Division roll-off truck from Vanguard Truck Center of Houston, utilizing TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 240901, in the amount of $276,131.64. (Director of Public Works/City…
Consider approval of the purchase of a Sanitation Division high-track dozer from Holt Cat, utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 011723-CAT, in the amount of $497,000.00. (Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
Consider approval of the purchase of a Streets and Fleet Division asphalt paving machine from Romco Paving Equipment, utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 022626-VTL, in the amount of $306,244.30. (Director of Public…
Consider approval of quote for Utility Construction Division office fence relocation and gate controller services from T&K Fence Co., utilizing TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 26010401, in the total amount of $64,220.00. (Director…
Consider approval of a contract by and between the City of Nacogdoches and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for the site license of ArcGIS mapping software for a three (3) year term in the annual amount of $42,200.00, and a…
Consent Agenda Approval
CVB FY 2026-27 Annual Budget Approval
CVB Professional Services Agreement Approval
Consider approving the minutes from the City Council meetings on September 1, 2026, and September 15, 2026.
Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Texas State University and the City of Nacogdoches to conduct controlled buy/stings of tobacco.
Consider approval of purchase of a Small Forklift for the Streets & Fleet Division from Associated Supply Company, Inc., utilizing BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 788-25, in the amount of $44,500.00.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items (Excluding 5D and 5E)
Voting record (19)
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