2013_10.10 CC Minutes - SpecialKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
October 10, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
II. REGULAR SESSION
III. ROLL CALL
Present: John Clark, Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Absent: none
IV. INVOCATION
V. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VI. TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Two individuals signed up to speak.
1. Michael Chandler, of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission, approached the Council noting
that the next "Bring It" recycling event would be held on Saturday, October 19'", 2013 in
TownCenter Plaza.
2. Hollis Matthew, of 1252 Elizabeth Drive, approached the Council and passed out a document
titled 'Trust and Verify,' which he then described. The document referenced financial crisis
management and monitoring programs.
A. Proclamation - Arbor Day 2013.
Mayor Clark read the proclamation aloud.
Bob Hart noted that a test from Mistletoe Drive had turned out a positive result for West Nile Virus.
Due to the unusually small sample size, Tarrant County will be resampling the area next week.
Mayor Clark noted that he would be giving the annual 2013 State of the City Address on Wednesday,
October 16 2013 at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. The city will also be receiving official
designation from Union Pacific as a `Train Town USA' at this meeting.
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Mayor Clark also noted that they City had received official designation as a 'Scenic City.' Kennedale
was one of seven cities selected for this award statewide.
Mayor Clark also noted that the City had won the '2013 Comprehensive Planning Award' from the
Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. Rachel Roberts, Bob Hart, and Councilmember
Johnson attended the award ceremony in Galveston. Mayor Clark presented awards to
Councilmembers Turner and Carrington, as they were heavily involved in the development of the new
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
IX. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider Resolution 416, adopting an amended City of Kennedale Unclaimed Property Policy.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Charles Overstreet
Motion Passed Unanimously
X. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider making the following appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Building Board of Appeals:
• Reappoint Brian Cassady to Place 1
• Reappoint Patrick Vader to Place 3
• Appoint Martin Young to Place 4
• Reappoint Jeff Madrid to Place 5
• Appoint Jeff Nevarez to Place 6
• Appoint Linda Elam to Place 7
• Appoint Lana Sather to Place 9
Motion To appoint the recommended slate of candidates to the Board of Adjustment/Building
Board of Appeals as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Frank
Fernandez. Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Consider making the following appointments to the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission
• Appoint Pamela Breault to Place 1
• Reappoint Wilda Turner to Place 5
• Reppoint Vickie Chandler to Place 7
• Reppoint Fred Winters to Place 9
Motion To appoint the recommended slate of candidates to the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Charles
Overstreet, Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Consider making the following appointments to the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation.
• Appoint Mike Johnson to Place 1
• Appoint Ronald Whitley to Place 3
• Appoint Adrienne Kay to Place 5
• Reppoint Rebecca Mowell to Place 7
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Motion To appoint the recommended slate of candidates to the Kennedale Economic Development
Corporation as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Charles
Overstreet. Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider making the following appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board.
• Reappoint David Deaver to Place 1
• Reappoint Michael Chandler to Place 3
• Appoint LaCresha Sanders to Place 5
• Reppoint Jill Turner to Place 7
Motion To appoint the recommended slate of candidates to the Parks and Recreation Board as
presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion
Passed Unanimously
E. Consider making the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Appoint Mike Walker to Place 1
• Appoint Stephen Brim to Place 3
• Appoint Katherine McFadden to Place 5
• Appoint Donald Rawe to Place 7
• Appoint Carolyn Williamson to Place 8
Motion To appoint the recommended slate of candidates to the Planning and Zoning Commission
as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Frank Fernandez.
Motion Passed Unanimously
F. Consider making the following appointments to the Library Advisory Board.
• Reappoint Shirley Jackson to Place 1
• Reappoint Elaine Brower to Place 3
• Reappoint Donald Rawe to Place 5
Motion To appoint the recommended slate of candidates to the Library Advisory Board as
presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington, Motion Passed
Unanimously
G. Consider approval of Ordinance 535, abolishing the Arts and Culture Board,
Motion To approval of Ordinance 535 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
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XII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
No executive session was held.
XI11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn, Action Adjourn. Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08PM.
APPROVED:
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