2013_07.11 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss potential agreement with the City of Mansfield for dispatch and jail services.
Several individuals spoke on this item, including Gary Fowler, Cyle Lenoir, Richard Hash, Michael
Ambler, and Kennedale Chief Williams. The discussion included an overview of services offered by
Mansfield and what a transition to their jail services would mean for Kennedale services. This item will
be discussed at future meetings.
B. Governance /Strategic Report
1. Update on board attendance records.
Bob Hart gave an overview of board attendance, noting that this information would be
useful to Council during the 2013 appointment process.
2. Balanced Scorecard report
Bob Hart introduced the balanced scorecard reporting system to Council, noting that
the system is used to indicate performance in key areas of the city's mission and
goals. Report will be given on a regular basis.
3. Governance Policy report
Bob Hart and Council discussed executive limitations, the ends statement, and gave
a brief overview of the City Marshal report.
111. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Clark called the regular session to order at 7:05 PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor John Clark, Kelly Turner, Charles Overstreet, Liz Carrington, Frank Fernandez, Brian
Johnson.
Absent: none
V. INVOCATION
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VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No individuals signed up to speak.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates and information from the Mayor.
Mayor Clark had no updates.
B. Updates and information from the City Manager.
Bob Hart noted that the historical society was seeking additional members.
C. Updates from Councilmembers.
Councilmember Overstreet noted that he recently attending the Steeplechase Homeowners
Association meeting to discuss recent water rate changes.
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 minutes from June 13, 2012 regular meeting.
Motion To approve the consent agenda with a correction to item XI -B as discussed. Action
Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Charles Overstreet
Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Resolution 404, establishing a board and commission appointment process.
Bob Hart gave an overview of the proposed new process, highlighting the new October annual
appointment date and applicant interviews by City Council as a whole.
Motion To approve Resolution 404 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner,
Seconded By Brian Johnson
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance establishing the Parks and Recreation Board and
repealing all previous establishing ordinances for that board.
Bob Hart gave an overview of this and the following board ordinance changes, noting that most
changes were being made to simplify and standardize city code. For the Parks and Recreation Board,
the two alternate seats will be converted to regular seats, and two additional regular seats will be
added for a total of nine regular members.
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Motion To approve an Ordinance establishing the Parks and Recreation Board and repealing all
previous establishing ordinances for that board as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian
Johnson, Seconded By Charles Overstreet,
Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance establishing the Library Board and repealing all
previous establishing ordinances for that board.
Bob Hart noted that for the Library Board, the two alternate seats were eliminated for a total of five
regular members.
Bob Hart noted that a change had been made to the staff report. The Library Board will still be
appointed by City Council, not by staff.
Motion To approve an Ordinance establishing the establishing the Library Board and repealing all
previous establishing ordinances for that board as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian
Johnson Seconded By Frank Fernandez.
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance establishing the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission and repealing all previous establishing ordinances for that commission.
Motion To approve an Ordinance establishing the establishing the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission and repealing all previous establishing ordinances for that board as presented. Action
Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
E. Discuss and take action regarding an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Kennedale by adopting Chapter 11, "Taxation," Article XII, "Hotel /Motel Occupancy Tax" levying a tax
on the occupancy of hotel rooms.
Bob Hart discussed this item, noting that this Ordinance would need to be in place to set the grounds
for any potential hotel or motel development within the city. Revenue from this type of tax would only
be used to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry, which would benefit events and the
community overall.
Motion To approve an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale by
adopting Chapter 11, "Taxation," Article XII, "Hotel /Motel Occupancy Tax" levying a tax on the
occupancy of hotel rooms as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez Seconded
By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously
Mayor Clark recessed into executive session at 7:24 PM.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee.
1. City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Clark reopened the regular session at 8:13 PM.
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No action pursuant to executive session was necessary.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM.
APPROVED:
P ayor John Clark
ATTEST:
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City Secretary Amethyst G. Cirmo
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