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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 10, 1994
100 E. BROADWAY ST. - COMMUNITY CENTER
7:30 PM.
Mayor Abbott called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Abbott, Mark Wright, Robert Mundy, Pete
Kirkpatrick, Tom Boone, and Ron Kovach.
Staff present were Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Linda Royster, Vicki
Thompson, Michael Box, David Geeslin, Joey Highfill, and Wayne Olson,
City Attorney.
Councilman Mundy gave the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting - January 25, 1994
Special Meeting - February 10, 1994
Regular Meeting - February 10, 1994
Public Hearing -March 1, 1994
Special Meeting - March 1, 1999
Public Hearing - March 3, 1994
Councilman Boone moved to accept the minutes as stated above with the
correction that Councilman Wright voted aye, instead of abstaining in
the February 10, 1994 minutes under item three. Second by Councilman
Kirkpatrick. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 - Approval of Resolution No. 21 - Participation in the
Lone Star Investment Pool.
Councilman Mundy moved to approve Resolution No. 21 - Participation in
the Lone Star Investment Pool and granting authorization to the Director
of Finance to complete inter-local agreement; and the city staff be
authorized to invest in the Government Pool but that no more than 75$
percent (for cash position) can be in these pools and no more than 50$
percent in any one pool. Seconded by Councilman Boone and motion
carried without opposition.
ITEM NO. 3 - Approval of Ordinance No. 48 - Park and Recreation
Ordinance and Appointment of Board Members.
Councilman Wright appointed Mr. Joseph Coleman as Place 1.
Councilman Mundy stressed his concern over Section 16-29 and would like
to see this section modified to read "It is not the purpose of Section
16-29 to prohibit lawful fishing in city parks unless restricted by the
City Administrator."
Councilman Wright pointed out some typographical errors that needed to
be corrected, and stated that in Section 16-28 he feels it needs to read
"approval by City Administrator"; and under Section 16-45 (c) change
"article" to "chapter."
Councilman Boone noted an error under Section 16-2 (a) change the word
"work" to read "word."
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Mayor Abbott suggested that if the City Administrator authorization is
required, it should be submitted in writing.
Councilman Wright moved to approve Ordinance No. 48 with all recommended
changes noted above, seconded by Councilman Kovach. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 4 - Recommendation to Commissioner's Court for Award of
Contract for CDBG Project to be constructed this year.
AA,~EA(DEa --~ Councilman Kovach moved a recommendation to the Commissioner's Court to
,r1.14.g4 award the 1993-94 CDBG Project No. B93-UC-48-0001-40-05 to APAC Texas,
Inc., to end on 2+67 for contract amount of $102,485.19. Seconded by
Councilman Kirkpatrick and motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 5 - Approval of Agreement with FWT, Inc., to Increase Their
Contribution for Utility Costs.
Councilman Kirkpatrick moved to accept the expenditure of $10,000 by
FWT, Inc., for a sewer connection in lieu of $5,082.32 for the water
line commitment in the Developer's Contract No. 94-03. Second by
Councilman Mundy. Motion carried without any opposition.
ITEM NO. 6 - Approval of Interlocal Agreement Contract 94-OS with City
of Fort Worth regarding Rabies Specimens.
Mr. Wayne Olson, legal counsel for the city stated paragraph eight,
Waiver, Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Clause should be
looked into because this is stating that the City of Kennedale is
willing to hold the City of Fort Worth harmless of any negligence of
their own employees.
Councilman Mundy questioned the city's insurance status on picking up
this liability.
Councilman Mundy moved to table item 8 until the city's legal counsel
has reviewed Section 8 with the City of Fort Worth. Second by Councilman
Kovach. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7 - Staff Budget Briefing.
Mr. Joey Highfill, Director of Water Operations briefed council on the
Water Operations Budget. Mr. Highfill stated the budget was
approximately five percent under budget which was due to expenditures of
chlorine buildings, maintenance of equipment, membership dues, and
overtime.
Mr. Highfill also advised of National Water Drinking week for May 1st
through the 7th and stated he had entered the city in a contest for a
Water Excellence Award.
ITEM NO. 8 - General Discussion.
Councilman Kovach questioned if the city had a maintenance program for
city vehicles and stated he would like to see one implemented in the
future.
Mayor Abbott stated that there would be a city wide clean-up on
Saturday, April 9th at the city park.
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Mayor Abbott also said the Chamber of Commerce would hold their awards
banquet on April 24th and a golf tournament on May 16th, and encouraged
council to attend.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott recessed for five
minutes before going into executive session at 8:50 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM NO. 9 - Consultation with Attorney concerning pending or
contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or a
matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it,
per Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Abbott reconvened into open session at 9:53 p.m.
ITEM NO. 10 - Action on Executive Session if Necessary.
There was no action taken on this item.
Mayor Abbott adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
APPROVED:
Ma or Bill Abbott
ATTEST:
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Kathy Turr~p6r, City Secretary