05.12.2011 CC Minutes KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING-May 12,2011
CITY CHAMBERS
WORK SESSION-5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION-7:00 PM
I. WORK SESSION -5:30 PM
Mayor Bryan Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 5:37 pm.
*NOTE:Pursuant to Section 559.079, Texas Government Code. the City Council reserves the dght to adjourn
discuss into Executive Session of any time during the work session or the regular session to d j ss posted
executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
A. Youth Advisory Council report.
David Green, liaison for the Youth Advisory Council presented the YAC to the council. Fahaad Ali,
Chair of the YAC gave a presentation describing the many events held by the YAC throughout the
last year. The YAC historian presented a slideshow and next year's members were introduced.
B. Presentation of 2011 Citizen Survey results by UTA class.
Kelly Cooper introduced John Blackman, Mark Glanz, Sheryl Magid, and Sue Robertson. John
Blackman presented the results of the 2011 citizen survey, calculated from 210 responses.
C. UTA studies
Bob Hart gave a recap of several recent UTA studies. Projects mentioned included ethics classes,
ethics survey, the citizen survey, civic engagement, historic district, police staffing, fire department
leadership development, and park development.
D. General discussion of Economic Development initiatives.
Bob Hart presented general information on incentives, and will have more information at the next
meeting. Several industrial parcels are being examined and the Economic Development
Corporation will be discussing incentive options in the near future.
E. Discuss other agenda items as needed.
John Clark requested to address Regular item A, questioning if the Youth Advisory Council would
fail under the guise of the proposed Board and Commission member payment Ordinance. Jerry
Miller mentioned that he would like the council to consider donating their paychecks to help fund
the YAC.
Mayor Lankhost thanked Jerry Miller for his years of service.
II. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 7:06pm
III. ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
MAYOR, BRYAN LANKHORST x
MAYOR PRO TEM x
JOHN CLARK
COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN JOHNSON x
COUNCILMEMBER JERRY MILLER x
COUNCILMEMBER KELLY TURNER x
COUNCILMEMBER LIZ CARRINGTON x
CITY STAFF PRESENT ABSENT
CITY MANAGER BOB HART x
CITY SECRETARY AMETHYST CIRMO x
CITY ATTORNEY WAYNE K. OLSON x
JAMES COWEY BUILDING OFFICIAL x
POLICE CHIEF TOMMY WILLIAMS x
FIRE CHIEF MIKE MCMURRAY x
DIR. OF FINANCE SAKURA MOTEN-DEDRICK
DIR. PUBLIC WORKS LARRY LEDBETTER x
PLANNER RACHEL ROBERTS x
HUMAN RESOURCE DIR KELLY COOPER x
IV. INVOCATION
V. UNITED STATE PLEDGE
IV.TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
V. 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.
Two citizens signed up to speak in front of the council.
I. Greg Hudson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce announcing that next Wednesday
the Chamber's annual luncheon will be held.
2. Kristin Sanders approached the council asking if any progress had been made regarding
recycling in the city.
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VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of
community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments,
information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc.
A. Mayor- Presentation of Citizen Recognition award to Carl Richardson.
The Mayor read a narrative from a city police sergeant describing the positive activities of Carl
Richardson that lead to the presentation of the award. Carl Richardson was present at the meeting
and personally accepted the award.
B. Mayor- Presentation of the Kathy Turner Memorial Scholarship
C.
The Mayor described Kathy Turner's impact on the city and community, and described the
scholarship,which was presented to Madison Sikes. Madison was present and accepted the
award personally.
D. Councilmembers- Updates and information, if any.
- Liz Carrington spoke about the Sonora Park events, thanking the city for a great event.
- Brian Johnson mentioned updates on the TRTC meetings regarding high speed rail and other
mass transit.
- Jerry Miller stated that his time on council has been highly enjoyable, and he thanked all
councilmembers for great years of service.
VII. 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: Regular meeting dated April 14th, 2011
B. Consider approval of meeting minutes: Special meeting dated April 28th, 2011.
C. Discuss approval to ratify contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for the assessment and
collection of ad valorem taxes levied by the city of Kennedale for the 2011 tax year.
A motion to approve the consent agenda as presented was made by Kelly Turner, second by Jerry
Miller. The motion passed 5-0.
VIII. REGULAR ITEMS
A. AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2-21 TO ARTICLE II (CITY COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION), AMENDING SECTIONS 4248 AND 4-251 OF ARTICLE 1X (BUILDING
BOARD OF APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 4 (BUIDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS),
AMENDING SECTION 16-12 OF ARTICLE II (PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD) OF
CHAPTER 16 (PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES), AMENDING SECTION
16-99 OF ARTICLE VII (KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION) OF CHAPTER 16
(PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES), AMENDING SECTION 16-102 OF
ARTICLE VIII (ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD) OF CHAPTER 16 (PARKS,
RECREATION AN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES), AND AMENDING SECTION 17-430 OF ARTICLE
VI (ZONING) OF CHAPTER 17 (PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT), ALL OF THE
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KENNEDALE CITY CODE (1991), AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION TO BE
PAID TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE GUIDING BOARD OF APPEALS, THE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, THE KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, THE
ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL, BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Wayne Olson, City attorney, described the background behind the proposed change in payment to
boards and commissions.
A motion to approve the ordinance as presented was made by Jerry Miller, second by Kelly
Turner. The motion passed 5-0.
B. Consider a Resolution regarding City of Kennedale participation in Tarrant County's Community
Development Block Grant Program for the three program year period, fiscal year 2012 through
fiscal year 2014.
Bob Hart described the background of the Tarrant County CDBG funding process, and noted that
the city has to reapply every three years to be a part of this funding process.
A motion to approve the resolution as presented was made by Jerry Miller, second by Kelly
Turned. The motion passed 5-0.
C. Discuss and consider approval of special council meeting dates for FY 2011/2012 Budget
meetings.
Sakura Moten-Dedrick presented the council with a detailed budget calendar, providing key
meeting dates and budgetary due dates.
A motion to approve the council meetings dates for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 was made by Brian
Johnson, second by Liz Carrington. The motion passed 5-0.
D. Recognize councilmember Jerry Miller for his years of service on the Kennedale City Council.
Mayor Bryan Lankhorst thanked Councilmember Jerry Miller for his years of service to the city as a
planning and zoning board member and a councilmember. Mayor Lankhorst presented a plaque
to Mr. Miller in commemoration of his service.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
The council did not hold executive session.
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X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Johnson, second by Liz Carrington. The motion passed 5-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:36pm.
APPROVED:
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst
ATTEST:
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Amethyst G. rmo, City Secretary
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