06/10/1999, Workshop Meeting Minutes2380
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JUNE 10, 1999
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 6:32 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Vaughn and Kovach. Councilmember
Hoover arrived at 6:36 p.m.
Members absent: Councilmember Barrett.
Staff present: Ted Rowe and Kathy Turner.
Also, present were Mr. Harry Wille, Mrs. Yolanda Saenz, and Mr. Bill Coughlin representatives
with Hiedelberg Manufacturing.
ITEM NO. 1-Discussion on property tax abatement issues.
City Manager, Ted Rowe gave an overview of tax abatements. During the overview, he
addressed current abatement issues in the city as well as school and county concerns. Mr. Rowe
replied there were three reasons for abatements: attract businesses, expansion, and modernization.
Next, Hiedelberg representatives made a presentation. In their presentation, Hiedelberg
addressed concerns over their current tax abatement contract, competition between the Hiedelberg
plants, and future expansion plans. Overall, Hiedelberg is seeking major improvements and are
looking for a new tax abatement agreement.
In closing, council was presented a copy of the current abatement requirements in Kennedale and
Tarrant County.
ITEM NO. 2 -General discussion.
There being no discussion Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 7:28 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor, Mark S. W ht
ATTEST:
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