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05/08/1997, Regular Meeting Minutes2303 L 1 MINUTES OF KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MAY 8, 1997 100 E. BROADWAY ST. - COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:49 p.m. Members present were Mayor Mundy, Councilman Wright, Barrett and Boone. Councilman Kovach arrived at 8:31 p.m. Councilman elect Rick Steeno was also present. Staff present were Ted Rowe, Michael Box, Lynette Whidden, Linda Royster, and legal counsel Wayne K. Olson. Councilman Barrett gave the invocation. ITEM NO. 1 - Consideration of Minutes: Public Hearing - April 10, 1997 Regular Meeting - April 10, 1997 Special Meeting - April 15, 1997 There being no changes brought forth, Mayor Mundy declared the above minutes approved as they were submitted. ITEM NO. 2 - Appoint Rick Steeno to fill vacancy for Council Place 3, and administer Oath of Office. Councilman Wright moved to appoint Rick Steeno to fill the vacancy for Council Place 3, seconded by Councilman Boone. Motion carried. Mayor Mundy administered the Oath of Office to Councilman Steeno. ITEM NO. 3 - Consideration to accept Petition for Annexation for property located on Lot 3, Raceway Estates, requested by Mr. Ronny Peterson and Mrs. Hope Hutchison. Councilman Barrett moved to accept the Petition for Annexation for the property located on Lot 3, Raceway Estates, requested by Mr. Ronny Peterson and Mrs. Hope Hutchison, seconded by Councilman Steeno. Motion carried without opposition. ITEM NO. 4 - Consideration of adopting Resolution No. 65 and Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements in Reinvestment Zones. Councilman Boone moved to approve Resolution No. 65, adopting Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements in Reinvestment Zones contingent upon modifying Section 10, paragraph A from five years to two years, seconded by Councilman Barrett. Motion carried without opposition. ITEM NO. 5 - Consideration of Ordinance No. 130, amending the current reinvestment zone or designating a new reinvestment zone adjacent to the present reinvestment zone in the remainder of property contained in Lot 1R, Block 1, FWT Inc., Addition. Councilman Barrett moved to approve Ordinance No. 130, designating a new reinvestment zone, seconded by Councilman Boone. Motion carried. 2304 ITEM NO. 6 - Consideration of Contract No. 97-04, granting tax abatement to FWT Inc. Councilman Barrett moved to approve Contract No. 97-04, granting a tax abatement to FWT, Inc., contingent upon incorporation of changes reflected from the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 312, and setting the time period to expire October 13, 2003 with a one hundred (100) percent abatement. Councilman Wright seconded the motion with all members voting in favor. ITEM NO. 7 - Consideration of extending depository agreement with Central Bank & Trust. Councilman Steeno moved to extend the depository agreement with Central Bank & Trust until August 1, 1997, seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 - Consideration of recommendation from the Impact Fee Advisory Committee to raise water impact fees and locate sites for new water well and/or elevated water storage. Councilman Barrett moved to accept the recommendation from the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing for Council's regularly scheduled meeting in July, 1997 so Council may consider increasing water impact fees. Seconded by Councilman Steeno. Motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 - Consideration of Resolution No. 66, opposing House Bill 3321. Councilman Barrett moved to approve Resolution No. 66, opposing House Bill 3321 and other legislation relating to requirements for the use of public rights-of-way by telecommunications service providers which would limit the street rental fee that cities may charge to telecommunications providers, seconded by Councilman Boone. Motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 - Consideration of change order for the 22nd Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project. Councilman Wright moved to approve the change order for the 22nd Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and an expenditure of $12,727.21 to complete the project, seconded by Councilman Steeno. Motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 - General Discussion. Mr. Box updated Council on the status of painting the standpipe and said he was getting ready to accept bids. In addition, he said the re-routing of the water line on Kennedale Sublett Road to Crestview improved the PSI on the fire hydrants from 800 to 3,000 PSI which puts the city in compliance with the new fire rating schedule. Mayor Mundy announced the Home Rule Charter Commission is well on schedule. 2305 Also, Mayor Mundy talked briefly about a letter submitted from Chairman Conroy of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and said he was in agreement that a meeting should take place between members of all the City's boards. Next, Mayor Mundy addressed training needs for the different boards and felt that this needed attention as well. Mayor Mundy directed staff to schedule a meeting. Chairman Conroy spoke about past issues relating to garage sale signs and stated that he had received a copy of the City of Arlington's ordinance which does not address garage sale signs specifically, but does prohibit any signs in the ROW. A separate policy relating to advertising of garage sale signs does appear to allow these signs in the right-of-way under certain conditions. Mr. Conroy apologized for any contradictions that may have been raised from this misunderstanding. Chairman Conroy also addressed future agenda items going before the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as scheduling special meetings every two weeks to rid their backlog. ITEM NO. 12 - Executive Session Mr. Wayne Olson, legal counsel advised that there was no need for executive session. ITEM NO. 13 - Action on executive session, if necessary. No action was required on this item. There being no further discussion, Mayor Mundy adjourned the meeting 9:04 p.m. APPROVED: ,~, ~~ -q~ ~~%Li~ Mayor Robert Mundy ATTEST: ~~ Cit Sec etary C 2306 MINUTES OF KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING - JUNE 10, 1997 100 E. BROADWAY ST. - COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Mundy called the public hearing to order at 7:31 p.m. Members present were Mayor Mundy, Councilmen Steeno, Wright and Barrett. Councilmen Kovach and Boone were absent. Staff present was Ted Rowe and Kathy Turner. Public Hearing - To receive citizens comments regarding a proposed annexation of Lot 3, Raceway Estates, including Kennedale New Hope Road, requested by Mr. Ronny Peterson and Mrs. Hope Hutchison. No one was present to speak for or against the proposed annexation. There being no further business, Mayor Mundy closed the public hearing and adjourned at 7:33 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Ro t P. Mundy ATTEST: ~ ~cr.~GC1. ~i.GL~~2e~G''" City~tary ~'