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05.17.2012 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 17, 2012 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lankhorst called the work session to order at 5:30 PM. II. WORK SESSION NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjoum into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular session to discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda. A. Update from the Youth Advisory Council. David Green and the members of the Youth Advisory Commission approached the council. The YAC Chair gave a recap of the past year's events and introduced new members. B. Review oil and gas drilling provision related to drilling pad sites and locations. David Burnett from EOG approached the Council and gave a presentation on the 'Moore South Unit' potential drilling site in Kennedale. EOG currently has 6 sites in Kennedale and is looking to place a unit on the southern portion of Fort Worth Tower's property. The company has identified 8 new, potential sites, all of which conflict with some portion of the oil and gas ordinance as it currently stands. EOG is requesting that council consider adding language to the current ordinance that would allow for EOG to conduct drilling operations on a pad south of Fort Worth Tower (FWT). This would include dealing with setback, floodplain, and other issues. FWT is currently not interested in selling additional property to EOG adjacent to the current production site on FWT property. C. Review draft proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone along New Hope Road. This item was postponed to after executive session due to time constraints. III. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. IV. ROLL CALL Roll Call Present Bryan Lankhorst (Not Voting), Frank Fernandez, John Clark, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington 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 "Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible" VIII. VISITORICITIZENS FORUM At this time, any person with business before the City Council not scheduled on the Agenda may speak, provided that an official 'Visitor /Citizen Request to Speak' Form has been completed and submitted to the City Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. All comments must be directed towards the Council as a whole, 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. Two speakers signed up to speak: 1. Roy Boening, of 1020 Kennedale Sublett Rd approached the council to express thanks for the city's response to the April 3 tornado. 2. Michael Chandler of 700 E Kennedale Parkway approached the council to recap the recent Great American Cleanup, International Migratory Bird Day, and Arbor Day celebration. He thanked the council for their continued support of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission. IX. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments, information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc. A. Chamber of Commerce Legislative Day announcement and request. Pat Doescher, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce approached the council, explaining that the Chamber has been growing in membership. The Chamber Board has formed a legislative committee, headed by Michael Frasier. Mr. Frazier asked the council to consider recommending specific groups for the committee to meet with during the legislative trip. B. TownCenter Veterans Memorial plaque presentations: Councilmember Fernandez and Mayor Lankhorst presented plaques to the following community members: - Senior Airman James Shook of the United States Air Force - Master Sergeant John Boyd of the United States Army - Colonel Robert Gruenhagen of the United States Air Force Plaques for these individuals will be placed on the TownCenter Veterans Memorial. C. Presentation of the Kathy Turner Memorial Scholarship Award. Mayor Lankhorst presented the scholarship to Madison Lea. D. Presentation of the Tree City USA Award to the City of Kennedale Flrester Courtney Belevins of the Texas Forest Service presented the Tree City USA award to Mayor Page 2 of 6 Lankhorst and the members of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission. Kennedale is one of 60 cities in Texas to have the honor of being a Tree City USA. E. Updates and information from the City Manager, if any. Bob Hart noted that the dedication of Sublett Road and Little School would take place on August 4th at the roundabout at that location. F. Updates and information from councilmembers, if any. Brian Johnson thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the annual luncheon and announced that John Clark was names 'Community Leader of the Year' and Rachel Roberts was named 'City Employee of the Year.' G. Updates and information from the Mayor: - Proclamation from the Mayor declaring May 19th 'National Kids to Parks Day' Mayor Lankhorst read the National Kids to Parks Day proclamation, and announced that Bark in the Park and KidFish would also take place on Saturday, May 19` in Sonora Park. The Mayor also announced that applications for funding related tornado damage and applications to serve on a city board or commission were available on the city website. X. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under consent agenda have been previously discussed, require little or no deliberation, or are considered to be routine by the council. If discussion is desired, then an item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. A. Consider approval of meeting minutes from April 12, 2012 regular meeting. B. Consider authorizing City Manager to ratify a contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Kennedale for the 2012 tax year. C. Consider a Resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and a payment of five cents per capita to the committee to fund regulatory and related activities. D. Consider a Resolution denying Atmos Energy Corp Mid -Tex Division's requested rate change. Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By John Clark, Seconded By Liz Carrington Motion Passed Unanimously XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. Consider approval of special council meeting dates for FY2012/2013 budget and tax hearings. Sakura Moten - Dedrick approached the council to present the proposed budget calendar and special council meeting dates, including the all day council workshop on August 11. Councilmember Clark asked that the workshop be moved to Friday, August 10 th . Motion To approve special budget meetings on August 23 and 10, and September 10 and 6., Action Page 3 of 5 Approve, Moved By John Clark, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously B. Consider appointing Morgan Biscoe, Marshall Moody, Emily Beck, Hailey Green, and Natalie Torre to the Youth Advisory Council. Motion To appoint the new members of the Youth Advisory Council as recommended by current members. , Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson , Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously C. Consider approval of an Ordinance re- appointing Kennedale Municipal Court Presiding Judge, William "Bill' Lane and Associate Judge, Craig Magnuson, and appointing Erin Bakker as the alternative Associate Judge. Sakura Moten Dedrick asked that the ordinance be updated to include the personnel listed above. ] Motion To reappoint to Kennedale Municipal Court Presiding Judge, William "Bill" Lane and Associate Judge, Craig Magnuson, and appointing Erin Bakker as the alternative Associate Judge., Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Frank Fernandez Motion Passed Unanimously D. Consider approval for City Manager to purchase and obtain financing for new Motorola radios. Police Chief Williams and Sakura Dedrick approached the Council, noting that radio upgrades were mandatory and that a bid from Government Capital Corporation came in the least expensive. Chief Williams noted that a portion of CJIN funds will be used and that the Police Department will be looking at delaying the purchase of certain vehicles in order to assist with radio cost. Motion To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for new Motorola radios. , Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson , Seconded By Liz Carrington Motion Passed Unanimously XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. 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 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 on any item posted on the agenda. B. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 1. Conveyance of multiple parcels to the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation a. 201 New Hope Road b. 1207 Kennedale Parkway c. 1002 Bowman Springs Road d. 600 Kennedale Parkway 2. Acquisition of land at 221 New Hope Road XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO Page 4 of 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED Mayor Lankhorst called the regular session into order at 8:55 PM No action pursuant to executive session was necessary. Mayor Lankhorst called the continued work session to order at 8:57 PM. C. Review draft proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone along New Hope Road. Bob Hart presented information on a potential TIRZ on New Hope Road. Council noted that this plan paralleled the overall strategic goals of the city and asked Mr. Hart to pursue the item. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion , Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson , Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM. 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