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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING -MARCH 25, 1999
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers' Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and
Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Linda Royster, Lynette Whidden, Michael Hamilton,
Mort Wetterling, Michael Fandrich, Michael Box, and legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember gave the invocation.
Upon opening the meeting, Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 7:45 p.m.
ITEM NO. 1- Consideration of Joint Resolution and agreement between the City of Forest
Hill and the City of Kennedale releasing and accepting extra territorial
jurisdiction.
Councilmember Kovach moved to approve the Joint Resolution and agreement between the City
of Forest Hill and the City of Kennedale releasing and accepting extra territorial jurisdiction,
seconded by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM N0.2 - Consideration of Resolution No. 90, initiating annexation of areas contiguous to
the City of Kennedale
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve Resolution No. 90, initiating annexation of areas
contiguous to the City of Kennedale, and scheduling public hearing for April 15"' and 20~',
seconded by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM N0.3 -Consideration of purchase of replacement fire truck.
Fire Marshall Michael Hamilton made a presentation before Council regarding options available
for a replacement fire truck. During his presentation Council was provided a packet which
depicted options available for a replacement truck, financing options, and pictures of areas
throughout town that required a greater need for a ladder truck.
Council briefly reviewed the material and requested a workshop be scheduled on April 6`~' to
review financing options.
Councilmember Barrett moved to table this item, seconded by Councilmember Vaughn with all
members voting in favor.
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ITEM N0.4 -Workshop with the Kennedale Library Advisory Board regarding allocation
of funds for new library building and planning for new municipal building.
Mrs. Cheryl Abbott, Library Advisory Board member made a presentation before Council. She
addressed the needs of the library as well grants that were available for new facilities.
In addition, Council was provided space requirement needs for the new municipal building.
It was the consensus of Council to have a site plan prepared to reflect square footage and internal
office arrangement presented by staff and review the information at the Apri16`~' meeting.
No other action was taken.
ITEM NO. S -General discussion.
Mrs. Cathy Moore addressed Council regarding a new library facility.
No other discussion before Council, Mayor Wright recessed at 9:32 p.m., and entered into
executive session at 9:43 p.m.
ITEM N0.6 -Executive Session.
A) The City Council met in closed session to discuss advice about pending or contemplated litigation,
a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, including discussion on development controls in the ETJ or any item posted
on the agenda, pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code.
B) The City Council met in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, or value
of real property, Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 10:03 p.m.
ITEM NO. 7 -Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was taken on this item.
Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor, Mark S. Wrig
ATTEST:
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