10.13.2011 CC Minuteswww.cityofkennedale.com
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, Texas 76060
MINUTES
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - October 13, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lankhorst called the work session to order at 5:37pm
11. WORK SESSION
posted on the agenda.
Work session item D was moved to the top of the work session agenda.
D. Discuss water and waste water agreements with the City of Arlington
Bob Hart have background information regarding the current state of water agreements
between Kennedale and Arlington, noting that Arlington currently provides both water and
waste water services to small portions of Kennedale. The discussion also covered areas of
Sublett Road and Bowman Springs roads along the Arlington boundaries.
A. Discuss current student -led research
- Bird Sanctuary Project
Rachel Roberts presented information regarding the project with UTA, noting that projects
include how to approach outreach, partnerships, and research regarding pesticide
agreements, etc. Rachel also noted that the great backyard bird count would take place in
February of 2012.
- Board and Commission Handbook Project
Amethyst Cirmo presented information on the handbook project with UTA, noting that a draft
handbook would be available in the next few weeks.
- Kennedale Parkway Code Enforcement Project
Bob Hart presented Carrie Hart and Emily Hudson from UNT, who will be working on
initiatives regarding Kennedale Parkway. The outcome of this project will be several options
on approaches to dealing with the cleanup of Kennedale Parkway.
- Kennedale Parkway Economic Development Project
Bob Hart presented information on the project, noting that the focus will be on economic
development incentive options.
B. Discuss joint dispatch possibilities
Police Chief Tommy Williams gave background information on the idea of a joint dispatch
center, noting that if dispatch were to move the jail would move as well. Current potential
options on the table include partnering with:
• Forest Hill & Dalworthington Gardens
• Mansfield, Mansfield ISD, & Burleson
• Arlington
C. Discuss 9 -11 Memorial event
Bob Hart presented information regarding October 15 dedication ceremony. Draft
programs were presented and the schedule of events was discussed.
Mayor Lankhorst adjourned the work session at 6:47pm
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
IV. ROLL CALL
RollCall.
Present: Frank Fernandez, John Clark, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Bryan Lankhorst
(Not Voting).
CITYSTAFF
PRESENT I
ABSENT
Bob Hart
City Manager
x
Amethyst Cirmo
City Secretary & Communications
x
Wayne K. Olson
City Attorney
x
James Cowey
Development Services Director
x
Tommy Williams
Police Chief
x
Mike McMurray
Fire Chief
x
Sakura Moten - Dedrick
Finance and IT Director
x
Larry Ledbetter
Public Works Director
x
Rachel Roberts
City Planner
x
Kelly Cooper
Human Resources Director
x
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
Kennedale Boy Scout Troop 35 lead the council in both pledges.
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible.
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the
Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting.
1. Pat Doescher, Chair of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce thanked the council for their
participation and support of their recent Golf Tournament and announced that the next
Parade meeting would be held on Monday the 17` at 6:00pm.
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2. Greg Hudson, Executive Director of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce approached the
council, thanking him I advance for his participation with the next Chamber Luncheon. Next
month's Luncheon will be held on November gth of the month with Representative Joe Barton.
Greg also noted that residents can now follow the Chamber on Twitter.
3. Roy Banning of 1020 Kennedale - Sublett Road approached the council regarding construction on
Kennedale - Sublett Road, noting that he did not receive mail several days last week and that he
ha spoken with the post office concerning that situation. He also noted that one day last week he
was unable to exit his property. He has spoken with Larry Hoover, Streets Supervisor, regarding
the scheduled completion date for construction.
4. Michael Chandler, 700 E Kennedale Parkway and Chair of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission presented information regarding the Sonora Park cleanup held on Saturday, October
8 44 residents attended, boy scouts and cub scouts constructed birdhouses, and a great time
was had by all who attended. KKB plans to make this an annual or more frequent event.
5. Kelly Hunt, 207 Oak Ridge Trail, approached the council regarding the annual Kennedale School
District Scholarship Auction. This year the number of qualified students has dramatically
increased.
6. Kell Rod from the Kennedale Rotary Club approached the council regarding a potential
proclamation regarding world polio day. She has requested that council consider making this
proclamation in the future.
IX. REPORTSIANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Mayor updates and information, if any.
- Proclamation: Municipal Court Week November 7 -11, 2011
- Proclamation: National Pancreatic Cancer Month
- Mayor Lankhorst encouraged the public to attend the 9 -1 Memorial Dedication
Ceremony.
B. Council Member updates and information, if any.
- John Clark requested that more tools be available to residents for the next ark cleanup event.
C. City Manager updates and information, if any.
- Bob Hart reminded the public that the 9 -11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony will take place on
Saturday, October 15 from 10- 1130am, to be followed by the Public Safety Open House at
the Fire Station. The citywide yard sale will also take place this weekend. The Citywide
cleanup event will be held on Saturday, October 22 from 8 to 12 noon at 1000 E Kennedale
Parkway.
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 regular meeting held on September 8, 2011.
B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to renew the lease contract for the Kennedale Chamber of
Commerce for their use of the city building located at 201 South New Hope Road.
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C. Discuss and consider A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS.
D. Discuss and consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED CITY OF KENNEDALE FRAUD
POLICY.
E. Discuss and consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED CITY OF KENNEDALE GRANT
SUBMISSION & ACCEPTANCE POLICY.
F. Discuss and consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED CITY OF
KENNEDALE IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM POLICY.
Motion: To accept the consent agenda as presented., Action: Approve, Moved by Kelly Turner,
Seconded by John Clark.
Motion passed unanimously.
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution nominating candidates for the Tarrant Appraisal
District Board of Directors.
Bob Hart noted that this Resolution was optional.
The council decided not to make a Resolution designating nominees. No action was taken.
B. Discuss and consider appointing Cheri Yori to Place 3 of the Arts and Cultural Advisory Board.
Motion: To appoint Cheri Yori to Place 3 of the Arts and Cultural Advisory Board., Action: Approve,
Moved by Brian Johnson , Seconded by Kelly Turner.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant
County for construction related to the extension of Little School Road.
Bob Hart noted that with regard to the agreements in regular items B, C, and D, Kennedale buys the
material and Tarrant County constructs the road. Funding of this project would be through the EDC as
part of the industrial development program.
Motion: To authorize the City Manager to execute the contract as presented. , Action: Approve,
Moved by John Clark, Seconded by Kelly Turner.
Motion passed unanimously.
D. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant
County for the reconstruction of Timberline Street.
Bob Hart noted that Mistletoe had been completed with these funds last year.
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Motion: To authorize the City Manager to execute the interlocal contract with Tarrant County as
presented. , Action: Approve, Moved by Brian Johnson , Seconded by Frank Fernandez.
Motion passed unanimously.
E. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant
County for the construction of Alma Lane.
Bob Hart noted that this street has been platted for some time, and will connect Mansfield Cardinal to
Kennedale Parkway, that construction will likely occur sometime in November 2011, and that it will
take about one week.
Motion: To authorize the City Manager to execute the interlocal contract as presented. , Action:
Approve, Moved by John Clark, Seconded by Liz Carrington.
Motion passed unanimously.
F. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to submit required documentation of eminent
domain authority to the Texas State Comptroller of public accounts.
Bob Hart presented information to the council, noted that the City Attorney's Office will be providing
assisting information in the near future.
Motion: To authorize the City Manager to execute the document as presented., Action: Approve,
Moved by Brian Johnson , Seconded by John Clark.
Motion passed unanimously.
G. Discuss and consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR USE ON
PROJECTS THAT ARE PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FUNDED THROUGH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE,
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCIDENT TO ADOPTION THE TXDOT DBE
PROGRAM; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION
WAS PASSED COMPLIED WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Bob Hart explained that the city's recent application for CMAQ funding for Kennedale Parkway projects
and that adoption of this Resolution is necessary to qualify for this funding. Staff members will also be
attending certification classes to be qualified to administer TXDOT grants.
John Clark asked for clarification of 'Disadvantaged Busines Enterprise Program.' Mr. Hart noted that
this included ensuring that women -owned and underutilized businesses would be included in bid
processes.
Motion: To approve the Resolution as presented. , Action: Approve, Moved by Liz Carrington,
Seconded by Kelly Turner.
Motion passed unanimously.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The council retired to executive session at 7:53pm.
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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 and legal issues regarding litigation, settlement offers,
and /or claims regarding the following matters:
1. 400 N Little School Rd
2. Stephen Avdeef
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Lankhorst called the regular session back to order at 8:42pm.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the meeting. , Action: Adjourn, Moved by Brian Johnson, Seconded by John Clark.
Motion passed unanimously.
l Mayor Bryan Lankhorst
ATTEST
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Amethyst G. Cirm r ity Secretary
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