2001_09.13 CC Agenda
AGENDA
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
405 MUNICIPAL DR. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
A. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may
speak to the Council, provided that a “Speaker’s Request Form” has been completed and
submitted to the City Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. All comments must be
directed towards the Presiding Officer rather than individual Councilmembers or staff. All
speakers must limit their comments to the subject matter as listed on the “Speaker’s Request
Form.” No formal action can be taken on these items.
B. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of city council minutes: Workshop and regular meeting dated August 9, 2001,
special meeting dated August 14, 2001, workshop dated August 22, 2001, special
meeting dated August 28, 2001, and workshop dated August 30, 2001.
2. Approval of Ordinance No. 215 electing to decline coverage of the five-year vesting
provision for employees who are members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
3. Approval of Contract No. 01-03 to obtain forensic lab services for Police Department
through Forensic Consultant Services.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
4. Consider approval of Resolution No. 133, Investment Policy.
5. Consider approval of Contract 01-04, Liability in Law Enforcement Services with City of
Arlington.
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 222, increasing water and sewer rates.
7. Consider approval of Resolution No. 134, authorizing Mayor or City Manager to sign an
electric supply agreement with winning bidder for electric load of Cities Aggregation
Power Project upon confirmation of economic benefit to the City.
8. Consider approval of Unclaimed Property Administrative Policy.
9. Approval of emergency repairs to North Road and budget amendment.
D. STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
2. Director of Finance Report
E. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
2. Council Reports/Announcements
Kennedale City Council September 13, 2001 Agenda Continued
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to (1) any matter in
which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item
posted on the agenda; (2) legal issues regarding amortization of nonconforming uses and
(3) litigation, settlement offers, and/or claims.
a. Discussion on legal advice regarding Big Box ordinance.
b. Discussion on abatement issues.
c. County of Tarrant, Texas v. Jerry Coyel; Cause No. 348-185513-00
d. Wheeler Automotive v. City of Kennedale; Cause No. 342-187477 01 (126-
01-01)
e. Apache Iron/Metal & Auto Salvage, Inc. v. City of Kennedale; Cause No.
348-187627 01 (131-01-01)
f. Robert S. Mhoon v. City of Kennedale
2. The City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, or
value of real property, Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
3. The City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee,
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.
a. City Manager
G. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
H. ADJOURNMENT