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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JULY 10, 1997
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Mundy, Council members Wright, Barrett and Kovach. Council
members Boone and Steeno were absent.
Staff present were Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Lynette Whidden, Linda Royster, Michael Box, and
legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Council member Barrett gave the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 -Consideration of minutes: Public Hearing -June 10, 1997
Public Hearing -June 12, 1997
Regular Meeting -June 12, 1997
Special Meeting -June 24, 1997
Councilman Barrett moved to approve the minutes above as they were submitted, seconded by
Councilman Kovach. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 2 -Consideration of Ordinance No. 136, annexing Lot 3, Raceway Estates
including Kennedale-New Hope Road, requested by Mr. Ronnie Peterson and
Mrs. Hope Hutchison.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve Ordinance No. 136, annexing Lot 3, Raceway Estates
including Kennedale-New Hope Road, seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried with all
members present voting in favor.
ITEM NO. 3 -Consideration of Ordinance No. 137, establishing a permanent zoning
classification of "R-1" Single Family Residential District to Lot 3, Raceway
Estates.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve Ordinance No. 137, establishing a permanent zoning
classification of "R-1" Single Family Residential District to Lot 3, Raceway Estates, seconded by
Councilman Kovach. Motion carved without opposition.
ITEM NO. 4 -Consideration of Ordinance No. 138 -Increasing Water Impact Fees.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve Ordinance No. 138 and raise the water impact fees to $500
fora 3/4" water meter with corresponding increases for the other meter sizes, seconded by
Councilman Kovach. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 5 -Consideration of designating Norwest Bank as Depository Agent.
Councilman Wright moved to designate Norwest Bank as the City of Kennedale's Depository
Agent, seconded by Councilman Barrett. Motion carried without opposition.
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ITEM NO. 6 -Consideration of Ordinance No. 133 to amend Chapter 13 and Chapter 17 of the
Kennedale City Code (1991) as amended, by providing for regulation and use of
Recreational Vehicles, Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve the revised Ordinance No. 133 to amend Chapter 13 and
Chapter 17 of the Kennedale City Code (1991) as amended, by providing for regulation and use
of Recreational Vehicles, Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes, seconded by council Kovach
with all members present voting in favor.
ITEM NO. 7 -Consideration to appoint Richard Jernigan as member of the Planning and
Zoning Commission to expire in 1998.
Councilman Wright moved to appoint Richard Jernigan as member of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to expire in 1998, seconded by Councilman Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 - Consideration of adopting the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Capitol
Improvements Plan, and Annual Budget, recommended by the Kennedale
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Mr. John Berry, President of the Kennedale Economic Development Board of Directors, Mr. Bob
Duvall, Vice President of the Kennedale Economic Development Board of Directors, and Mrs.
Margaret Eichelberger, Economic Development Coordinator were all present in support of the
Economic Development Strategic Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, and Annual Budget.
Councilman Kovach questioned the need for an economic development person at this time. Mr.
Berry responded by presenting letters from Texas Utilities and Southwestern Bell to all
councilmen reflecting their support and encouragement to hire afull-time economic development
director for the success and operation of an Economic Development Program.
Mayor Mundy discussed pay incentives and felt that it should be put in writing that the Economic
Development Position will not receive pay incentives along with city employees as this position
is funded through the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, and it would be
their responsibility to supplement any pay incentive.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Capitol
Improvements Plan, and Annual Budget, seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 -Consideration of purchasing a military surplus Grade-All.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve the purchase of a military surplus Grade-All from GSA in
the amount of $15,000, seconded by Councilman Kovach. Motion carried without opposition.
ITEM NO. 10 -General Discussion.
Mr. Eric Elam, who resides at 349 Kennedale Sublett Road, addressed the Council with concerns
relating to his application for a Vehicle Storage Facility at 441 East Mansfield Highway. Mr.
Elam stated that his application was not processed as he requested and felt that Council should
inquire into the matter to prevent further action being taken.
Mayor Mundy ensured Mr. Elam that he would investigate the application and would be in touch
with him soon.
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Councilman Barrett expressed his gratitude towards Mrs. Cheryl Abbott, and all others who
participated in the implementation of the 50~' Celebration Committee.
Mayor Mundy thanked Mrs. Gene Blessing, owner of Kennedale News for publishing articles
relating to the upcoming celebration.
Mayor Mundy recessed the open meeting at 8:32 p.m., and entered into executive session at 8:38
p.m.
ITEM NO. 11 -Executive Session.
The City Council met in closed session to discuss advice about pending or contemplated
litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with the
Texas Open Meetings Act, including discussion on any item posted on the agenda, pursuant to
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code.
1) Fern McKinley v. City of Kennedale, Cause No. 17-159579-95.
2) Ken Pearce v. City of Kennedale, Cause No. 352-156704-94.
3) Michael C. Kerr v. City of Kennedale, Cause No. 4-96CV--474-Y
Mayor Mundy reconvened into open session at 8:58 p.m.
ITEM NO. 12 -Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was taken on this item.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Mundy adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor Robert P. Mundy
ATTEST:
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