06.14.2012 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor John Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. All members were present.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss Place 1 appointment process.
Bob Hart walked through the application process, asking the Council to provide guidance on interview
questions, timing, and the general process. Council approved of the sample questions, asked than a
hour of interview time be given to each candidate, hold a special meeting on Monday July 2 at 6:00
PM to review applications and discuss next steps, set the meetings on July 9 and 10 at 5:00 PM to
9:00 PM, hold interviews and discussion of candidates in executive session, and asked that Bob Hart
and Amethyst Cirmo be present for the interviews. Council also decided to make a selection on July 10
so that the new member can be present for the meeting on the 12'
B. Discuss Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
This item was pushed to the July regular meeting.
C. Discuss staff recommendation for Professional Auditing Services.
Sakura Dedrick approached the council, noting that state law requires that the city go out to bid for
auditing services every 5 years. Ms. Dedrick noted that 6 submissions were sent to the city, all
proposals were thoroughly examined, references were called, and all submissions were rated. Ms.
Dedrick has recommended that the City Council approve Patillo, Brown, and Hill to remain the auditors
for the city.
D. Discuss any other items on the agenda.
No other items were discussed.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Clark called the regular session to order at 7:00 PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Present Frank Fernandez, John Clark (Not Voting), Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
*Note: Place 1 is currently vacant.
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817 - 985 -2100 1 Fax: 817. 478 -7169
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM
Two individuals signed up to speak.
1. Kristyn Sanders of 1258 Lynnete Court congratulated John Clark on his new position as Mayor
and encouraged him to pursue a recycling program for the city.
2. Charles Roberson of 213 Broadway Street approached the council, noting that he has been a
resident of the city for over 20 years. He commended the council and city staff for their work
toward the betterment of Kennedale and noted that the progress and cooperation he has seen in
recent years makes him proud to be a resident. He expressed thanks to past Mayor Lankhorst
and encouraged Mayor Clark to continue they city's great work.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates and information from the City Manager, if any.
Bob Hart noted that the University of North Texas will be providing a paying for 50% of an intern for the
city. The intern will be working through the summer or 2012 and beyond.
B. Updates and information from Councilmembers, if any:
No updates were given.
C. Updates and information from the Mayor, if any:
Mayor Clark noted that the ribbon cutting for Fellowship Academy was held over the weekend and was
well attended. The Mayor also commended staff and the community for assisting with the recent
transition in City Council.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of regular meeting minutes from May 17, 2012.
B. Consider approval of special meeting minutes from May 22, 2012.
C. Consider accepting a $74,399.08 grant award for the Police mobile video system.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner,
Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
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XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Oath of Office for Liz Carrintgon, Council Place 2, 2012 -2014 term.
City Secretary Amethyst Cirmo issued the oath of office.
B. Oath of Office for Kelly Turner, Council Place 4, 2012 -2014 term.
City Secretary Amethyst Cirmo issued the oath of office.
C. Oath of Office for John Clark, appointed as Mayor for the remainder of the 2012 -2014 term.
City Secretary Amethyst Cirmo issued the oath of office.
D. Election, appointment, and issuance of the Oath of Office for Mayor Pro -Tem.
Motion To designate Councilmember Brian Johnson as Mayor Pro -Tem. , Action Approve, Moved By
Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Vote: Motion passed
Summary: Aye = 3, Nay= 1, Abstain= 0
Aye: Frank Fernandez, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Nay: Brian Johnson
E. Nominate a Councilmember to serve as the voting representative to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments.
Bob Hart noted that Councilmember Kelly Turner has served in this capacity in the past
Motion To reappoint Councilmember Kelly Turner., Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson ,
Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
F. Consider approving Ordinance 505, amending Chapter 17 of the City Code by adding a section
titled 'Post Construction Runoff Control.'
Bob Hart noted that under our stormwater drainage utility we are required to have an ordinance
dealing with this subject. The ordinance is a model, standard ordinance.
Councilmember Turner asked for a clarification of the term post construction debris. James Cowey
noted that the ordinance deals with the construction of permanent landscaping or structures to deal
with general erosion after the construction process. Larry Ledbetter also provided clarity on
homeowner and property issues post construction.
Motion To approve Ordinance 505 regarding post construction runoff., Action Approve, Moved By Liz
Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
G. Considering authorizing City Manager to ratify contract for Professional Auditing Services.
Sakura Dedrick reiterated points made during the work session, noting that the city would like to sign a
contract for services with Patillo, Brown, and Hill.
Motion To allow the City Manager to ratif a contract with Patilo, Brown, and Hill for auditing services. ,
Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson , Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion , Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson , Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
APPROVED John Clark
ATTEST: Z"Ov awl
Amethyst G. Cir o, City Secretary
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