2013_10.01 CC MinutesI� 1
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 1, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the work session to order at 5:30PM.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Governance discussion of 2013 board applicants.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Clark called the work session to order at 7:OOPM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: John Clark, Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Absent: none
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
One individual signed up to speak.
1. Michael Buchanan of 101 Hilltop Drive in Kennedale, Cub Scout Master for the Kennedale Boy
Scouts. Thanks Council and the city for allowing the Boy Scouts to use Sonora Park for various
events throughout the year. This year's Cub Scout shoot will be held on November 23, 2013, and
summer camp will be held from June 9 -13, 2014.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Overstreet noted that he and the City manager would be attending the Texas Chapter of
the American Planning Association conference to accept the planning award for the 2013 Comprehensive
Land Use Plan with City Planner Rachel Roberts and City Manager Bob Hart. He also noted that staff
would be awarded Scenic City designation next week, and the Train City USA designation on October
16 th , 2013.
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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 the September 12, 2013 regular meeting.
B. Consider approval of minutes from the September 19, 2013 public hearing.
C. Consider approval of minutes from the September 26, 2013 special meeting.
D. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Identity Theft Prevention Program
Policy.
E. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Grant Submission & Acceptance
Policy.
F. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Fraud Policy.
G. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Purchasing Policy.
H. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Procurement Card Program Policy.
I. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Investment Policy.
J. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Internal Controls & Cash Handling
Policy.
K. Consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Kennedale Financial Management Policy.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider approving the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for participation in the City
of Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Bob Hart noted that this agreement has been in place for several years and allows Kennedale
residents to obtain vouchers to dispose of household hazardous waste
Motion To approve the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for participation in the
City of Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program..
Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
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B. Consider approval of Ordinance 534, regarding a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation., Mid -Tex Division and the company's 2013
annual rate review mechanism filing.
Bob Hart noted that Kennedale is One of 164 cities in Texas who participate in the steering committee.
This is the most recent negotiated settlement, which all 164 cities have been asked to adopt.
Motion To approve Ordinance 534 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet,
Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Consider a resolution authorizing participation in various cooperative purchasing programs.
Bob Hart noted that anytime the city would like to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement it
must be approved by City Council. These purchasing networks are compiled though the state. The
presented list is identical to last year's list.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
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 of any item posted on the agenda.
No executive session was held.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
No executive session was held.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington,
Motion Passed.
Ayes: John Clark, Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington
Nays: Frank Fernandez
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25PM.
APPROVED:
yor John Clark
ATTEST:
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City Secretary Ar&thyst G. Cirmo
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