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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -AUGUST 14, 1997
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Mundy called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Mundy, Councilmen Wright, Steeno, Barrett, Boone, and Kovach.
Staff present were Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Lynette Whidden, and Linda Royster.
Councilman Steeno gave the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1-Consideration of minutes: Public Hearing -July 10, 1997
Regular Meeting -July 10, 1997
Councilman Ban ett moved to approve the July 10, 1997 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
minutes as they were submitted, seconded by Councilman Steeno. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 -Consideration of Resolution No. 66, Canvassing August 9, 1997,
Special Election.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve Resolution No. 66, Canvassing the August 9, 1997 Special
Election, seconded by Councilman Wright with all members present voting in favor.
ITEM NO. 3 -Acceptance of 1997 Appraisal Roll and submission of required information.
Councilman Steeno moved to accept the 1997 Appraisal Roll with a certified debt collection rate
of one hundred percent, and a zero 1996 excess debt collection, seconded by Councilman
Kovach.
ITEM NO. 4 -Consideration of Contract No. 97-08, Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector -
assessment and collection of Ad Valorem taxes for 1997 tax year.
Councilman Barrett moved to approve Contract No.97-08, Tarrant County Tax
AssessorfCollector for assessement and collection of ad valorem taxes for the 1997 tax year,
seconded by Councilman Boone. Motion carried without opposition.
ITEM NO. 5 -Consideration of proposal, Sales Tax Collection, with Sales Tax
Associates (IJTA).
Councilman Barrett moved to approve the proposal for sales tax collection with Sales Tax
Associates (UTA), seconded by Councilman Steeno. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 6 -General discussion.
Mayor Mundy stated that he investigated Mr. Elam's claim of unfair treatment of a previous
zoning request, and said he felt due process was served and notified Mr. Elam of his finding.
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Councilman Barrett advised Council and the audience of the 50`'' anniversary celebration events
that were upcoming in September, and expressed a "thank you" to everyone who has volunteered
to make this event come together.
Mr. Rowe presented Council with their budget books and stated that additional figures would be
finalized and presented at the Tuesday workshop.
Mr. Eric Elam who resides at 349 Kennedale-Sublett Road addressed Council with concerns
relating to a recent water line easement granted in exchange for hauling off debri, code
enforcement, and an amendment to the zoning ordinance. Mr. Elam was advised that some of his
concerns had already been addressed and that he had the option of appearing before the Planning
and Zoning Commission for an amendment to the zoning ordinance once the 90-day deadline had
elapsed.
Councilman Barrett replied that he had visited the area in question; reviewed the paperwork
submitted as well as the city's reply to Mr. Elam. He felt that Mr. Elam had complied with what
the city was asking, and stated that he would visit with Mr. Rowe on the situation to make his
understanding more clear. In closing, Mr. Barrett felt that the city should take a closer look at
future request to prevent a similar situation from arising again.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Mundy recessed the meeting at 8:15 p.m., and
reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
ITEM NO. 7 -Executive Session
Mr. Wayne Olson, legal counsel advis~"that there was no need for executive session.
ITEM NO. 8 -Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was required on this item.
Mr. Rowe stated preliminary estimates had been received for repair work on Trinity 2 well, and
that the work would begin on Monday, August 18, 1997 with a completion date of Thursday.
There being no further business, Mayor Mundy adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Robert P. Mundy, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary