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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 14, 1999
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 8:17 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff Present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Linda Royster, Mort Wetterling, and legal counsel,
Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember Barrett gave the invocation.
Prior to the citizens' forum, Mayor Wright recognized Kennedale's Honorary Citizen, Marti
VanRavenswaay, who is also, County Commissioner of Precinct 2.
VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
Mr. Mike Bevill, who resides at 700 Shady Creek, Kennedale, Texas spoke to council regarding a
proposed development in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Bevill stated that the developer of the proposed
subdivision is scheduled to meet with the citizens of Kennedale on October 20"' to discuss various
issues relating to the development, and extended an invitation to Councilmembers for their
attendance at the meeting.
In addition, Mr. Bevill addressed the widening of Little School Road. Mr. Bevill stated that area
residents voiced concerns over the amount of traffic that would be generated from a proposed
five-lane road narrowing down to a two-lane road. He said area residents felt that traffic would
start cutting through the Shady Creek sub-division and would inhibit their lifestyle. Mr. Bevill
said area residents are circulating a petition to bring before City Council to request further study
of the proposed widening.
In closure, Mr. Bevill requested a copy of the Master Land Use Plan so that the Shady Creek
residents could have the opportunity to see what is envisioned for the future of Kennedale.
Mrs. Lorna Hoover, who resides at 937 Little School Road, Kennedale, Texas addressed council
regarding the proposed widening of Little School Road. Mrs. Hoover said that at present Little
School Road carry's a country road atmosphere and she would like to see it remain that way. She
felt that if the city widens the road, it would loose this atmosphere and that the speed will be very
hard to control.
In addition, Mrs. Hoover voiced concern that Little School Road should not be any larger than
Business 287, and that if it is, the area would attract more retail and commercial businesses. Mrs.
Hoover questioned council if this is the vision that they intended to have.
In her closing statements, Mrs. Hoover requested Council to consider atwo-lane road with a
continuous turn lane the entire length of Little Road and felt that this would service the
community.
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Mr. George Cox, who resides at 1008 Colonial Court, Kennedale, Texas addressed council
regarding erosion of the creek that runs behind his house. He expressed concerns with regards to
the new proposed subdivision in Arlington, and stated that representatives from the City of
Arlington have came out and studied the property. Mr. Cox felt that additional housing would
create more runoff and erosion to the creek and feels that this should be addressed between
Kennedale and Arlington before any additional housing is considered.
ITEM NO. 1-Consideration of minutes:
September 9, 1999 - Workshop
September 9, 1999 - Public Hearing
September 9, 1999 - Regular Meeting
September 14, 1999 -Workshop
September 14, 1999 -Special Meeting
September 29, 1999 -Special Meeting
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve the above minutes as they were submitted, seconded
by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 -Consideration of Contract 99-13, Abatement for Heidelberg Web Systems,
Inc.
Councilmember Hoover moved to approve Contract 99-13, abatement for Heidelberg Web
Systems, Inc. contingent upon amending Section (3), third sentence, to add wording "within the
ZONE" after (115), and amend last sentence by adding wording "within the ZONE" after 115
persons; and Heidelberg providing the city a current inventory list, seconded by Councilmember
Barrett.
Councilmember Kovach moved to amend Councilmember Hoover's motion to abate the contract
with Heidelberg at One Hundred percent (100%) in the year 2000, Ninety percent (90%) in the
year 2001, Eight percent (80%) in year 2002, Seventy percent (70%) in 2003, Fifty percent (50%)
in 2004, and zero percent thereafter. Amended motion failed due to no second.
Original motion by Councilmember Hoover carried with Councilmember Clark, Hoover, Barrett,
and Vaughn voting in favor. Councilmember Kovach voted against.
ITEM NO. 3 -Consideration of Amending City Code Schedule of Uses to include utilization
of a tent to conduct religious services and meetings. Requested by
Marvin E. Raines.
Councilmember Kovach moved
include utilization of tents, sec.
Hoover, Clark, and Vaughn vo
carried.
to deny request to amend the
~nded by Councilmember Hoc
ed aye, with Councilmember
City Code Schedule of Uses to
ver. Councilmember's Kovach,
Barrett voting against. Motion
ITEM NO. 4 -Consideration of Zone Change 99-03 to "R-3" Single Family Residential
District. Requested by O.V. Di Sciullo.
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Councilmember Clark moved to approve Zone Change 99-03 to "R-3" Single Family Residential
District contingent upon Southeast and South corner abutting up to the existing Shady Creek
Addition being zoned for "R-2" Single Family Residential District, seconded by Councilmember
Kovach. Motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 5 -Consideration of Zoning Change 99-04 to "C-2" General Commercial
Use. Requested by Omar Elhamad.
Councilmember Clark moved to return Zone Change 99-04 back to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for further consideration with the applicant for an appropriate presentation as for the
particular use of the property to determine if it is compatible for a particular zoning classification,
seconded by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
Mayor Wright recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission review this case at their
October 21 meeting and forward recommendation back to Council at their November meeting.
ITEM NO. 6 -Consideration of Ordinance No. 162-A, An ordinance correcting a scrivener's
error in Ordinance No. 162.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve Ordinance No.162-A, correcting a scrivener's error in
Ordinance No. 162, seconded by Councilmember Hoover. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7 -Consideration of payment of $47,022.00 for the Bowman Springs Road Project.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve payment of $47,022.00 to the City of Arlington for the
Bowman Springs Road Project, seconded by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 -Consideration of Contract with Gibson (Gib) Lewis for legislative consulting
services.
Councilmember Kovach moved to accept contract with Gibson (Gib) Lewis for legislative
consulting services contingent upon adjustment by city attorney, seconded by Councilmember
Vaughn. Councilmember Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach voted aye with Councilmember
Clark abstaining. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 -Consideration of appointments to the Board of Adjustments.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to appoint Richard Jernigan and Art Harrelson (2001) as regular
members, and Brian Cassady (2001) as an alternate, seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 -Discussion on city logo.
Councilmember Kovach moved to authorize the City Manager to contact a Graphics Designer to
develop some ideas for a city logo, seconded by Councilmember Clark. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11-General discussion.
Councilmember Barrett made Council aware that slot machines were being used in some
convenience stores within the city limits and questioned if it was legal. Legal Counsel was
advised to work with city staff and develop regulations governing this type of use.
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ITEM NO. 12 -Executive Session
Legal Counsel, Wayne K. Olson stated that there was no need for executive session.
ITEM NO. 13 -Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was required on this item as no executive session was held.
Councilmember Kovach moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m., seconded by Councilmember
Vaughn. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
ayor, Mark S. Wright
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