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06.09.2011 CC Minutes j j KFNNFDALE You re Here, our Home www.cityc)ft(ennedale.com 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, Texas 76060 MINUTES KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING -June 9, 2011 CITY CHAMBERS WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM a 1. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT MAYOR, BRYAN LANKHORST x MAYOR PRO TEM x JOHN CLARK j COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN JOHNSON x COUNCILMEMBER FRANK FERNANDEZ 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 III.WORK SESSION -5:30 PM Mayor Lankhorst called the work session to order at 5:30pm. A. Presentation on UTA architecture Planning and Visioning Study. Bob Hart introduced Dr. Ozdil from UTA, who presented information on a recent graduate project completed by a graduate environmental planningllandscape architecture class. Dr. Ozdil presented information on all phases of the project, explaining that the project focused on a } regional and local perspective. Subjects presented included urban agriculture, a reformation of north Kennedale, a focus on Village Creek, and a focus on mixed use development. j s B. Interview applicants for various boards and commissions. - Further discussion on this topic will be held during regular session if necessary. The Council decided to interview applicant at this meeting and move appointments to The following board and commission applicants approached the Council: - Stephen Brim, Parks Board candidate - Michael Chandler, Park Board and Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission re-appointment candidate - Jerry Miller, Planning and Zoning Commission candidate - Ronald Whitley, Planning and Zoning Commission candidate but interested in others that deal with planning as well - Ray Cowan, Planning and Zoning Commission re-appointment candidate - Rachel Rogers, Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission candidate - NaMicha Boyd, Keep Kennedale Beautiful candidate - Michael Chandler on behalf of Vicki Chandler, Keep Kennedale Beautiful candidate - Adrienne Kay, unsure of which board/commission - Patrick Vader, Board of Adjustment re-appointment candidate - Jeff Madrid, Board of Adjustment re-appointment candidate - Jeff Nevarez, unsure of which boardlcommission - Randy Bell, Arts and Culture Advisory Board re-appointment candidate and Planning and Zoning Candidate - Wilda Turner, Keep Kennedale Beautiful re-appointment candidate IV. REGULAR SESSION -7:00 PM Mayor Lankhorst called the regular session to order at 7:12 pm V. INVOCATION VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE VII.TEXAS PLEDGE A, "Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible." Page 2 of 6 Vlll. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM Four requests were made to speak: 1. Pat Doescher, Chair of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce, announced the Chamber Luncheon that will take place on June 15th. The Chamber has recently received a visit from Carino's Restaurant. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Section House, the 9111 Memorial, and the first retail building in TownCenter on June 28th at 6:00pm. 2. David Bloxom, from Speed Fab-Crete approached the council with regard to the sale of 1000 E Kennedale Parkway, currently owned by the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Bloxom went through a brief history of Speed Fab-Crete's association with the sale of the property. 3. Ron Hamm, from Speed Fab-Crete also presented information on Speed Fab-Crete, their history in Kennedale, the recent RFP process, and the Kenedale Economic Development Corporation. 4. Carl Hull, another member of Speed Fab-Crete also reiterated the points made by David Bloxom and Ron Hamm regarding Speed Fab-Crete's interest in purchasing 1000 E. Kennedale Parkway. IX. REPORTSIANNOUNCEMENTS A. Mayor- Updates and information, if any. -Announce Air North Texas' Clean Air Action Day - Mayor Lankhorst presented information on the Clean Air Action Day, announced that he became a second-time grandfather in late May, congratulated Councilmember Turner on his recent promotion. - Mayor Lankhorst announced the initiation of the Quiet Zone. B. Councilmember- Updates and information, if any. - Brian Johnson welcomed Frank Fernandez and thanked Bob Hart for his work on recent road projects. - Kelly Turner congratulated the Kennedale Wildcat Baseball team on their state championship. C. City Manager- Updates and information, if any. - Update on Little School Road bid opening Bob Hart presented information on Conatser Construction, who came in as the lowest bidder for the Little Road project. X. CONSENT ITEMS A. Consider approval of regular meeting minutes dated May 12, 2011. B. Discuss and consider approval of the Quarterly Investment Report. C. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance accepting the 2011 ONCOR rates as collectively determined by the Public Utilities Commission. D. Discuss and consider awarding the Bowman Springs Road 12"water line and Bolen Road sanitary sewer improvement project to D.T. Utility, and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute this contract. Page 3 of 6 A motion to approve the consent agenda as presented was made by Kelly Turner, second by Liz Carrington. Motion passed 5-0. XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF "CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2011'; SECURING THE PAYMENT THEREOF BY AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX AND A PLEDGE OF SURPLUS REVENUES OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM;APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO INCLUDING A PURCHASE CONTRACT, AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. - Mark McLinney from Southwest Securities presented information regarding the Certificates of Obligation. He announced that the sale went well and that the bonds were sold at an average fixed rate of 3.64% interest rate. 20-year obligations. Debt is for roadwork on little road and ambulance and fire truck, total borrowing amount of$3,260,000. The purchasers are buying the debt at$3,209,000. A* rating from Standard and Poors was maintained. A motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing the sale and delivery of certificates of obligation as presented was made by Brian Johnson, second by Kelly Turner. Motion passed 5-0. B. Discuss and consider amending the second-hand metal recycling Ordinance. - Police Chief Tommy Williams presented information on the proposed amended Ordinance, which would allow for better tracking and inspection of metal recycling sales - John Clark asked for clarification on the 72 hours hold period. Pat Doescher from Apache Auto Salvage described the current process for non-ferrous materials. A motion to approve an Ordinance amending the second-hand metal recycling Ordinance was made by John Clark, second by Kelly Turner. Motion passed 5-0. C. Discuss and consider pavilion rate changes as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board. - Bob Hart presented background information on current rates, the popularity of the pavilions, and the desire of the Parks and Recreation Board to make the pavilions more accessible. A motion to approve changes to the pavilion rate as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board was made by Brian Johnson, second by John Clark. Motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember Frank Fernandez voting against the motion. D. Consider applications and appoint 2011.2013 seats for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to table all board and commission appointments until the June 2011 regular meeting was made by Brian Johnson, second by John Clark. Motion passed 5-0. E. Consider applications and appoint 2091-2013 seats for the Building Board of Appeals. This item was tabled until the July meeting. F. Consider applications and appoint 2011-2013 seats for the Board of Adjustment. This item was tabled until the July meeting. Page 4of6 G. Consider applications and appoint 2011-2013 seats for the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission. This item was tabled until the July meeting. H. Consider applications and appoint 2011-2013 seats for the Library Advisory Board. This item was tabled until the July meeting. 1. Consider applications and appoint 2011-2013 seats for the Parks and Recreation Board. This item was tabled until the July meeting. J. Consider applications and appoint 2011-2013 seats for the Arts and Culture Board. This item was tabled until the July meeting. K. Consider applications and make appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. This item was tabled until the July meeting. L. Discuss and consider delegating a councilmember to serve on the TownCenter Development District Board. Bob Hart described the structure of the TDD. As pervious councilmember Jerry Miller occupied the council position, the position is now vacant. John Clark made a motion to nominate Frank Fernandez, second made by Brian Johnson. Motion passed 4-0-1,with Councilmember Fernandez abstaining. M. Discuss and consider designation of a council representative to the North Central Texas Regional Council of Governments. A motion to reappoint Kelly turner was made by Brian Johnson, second by Liz Carrington, Motion passed 5-0. N. Discuss and consider designation of a council representative to the Air North Texas Organization. A motion to appoint Liz Carrington was made by Brian Johnson, second by Kelly turner. Motion passed 5-0. XII. 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. B. 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. Page 6 of 6 - Discuss City Manager position XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED Open session was reopened at 8:57pm. XIV. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Johnson, second by Liz Carrington. Motion passed 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm. APPROVED: X, , Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst ATTEST: "'Zi " 1 Amethyst G. mo, City Secretary Page 6 of 6