12.13.2012 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION — Cancelled
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 7:02PM.
Ill. WORK SESSION - Cancelled
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor John Clark, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Frank Fernandez, Kelly Turner
Absent: Liz Carrington
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one signed up for the forum.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Discuss Council participation in the multi - jurisdictional public education rally at Mansfield ISD in
February 2013.
Amethyst Cirmo presented information on the rally, which will be held at the Mansfield Performing Arts
Center on February 21 2013. The rally will be a public education showcase and include
performances by artistic groups from the Arlington, Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Midlothian, and
Mansfield ISDs.
Other announcements:
Mayor Clark announced the recent Management Innovations award bestowed upon the city by the
Texas Municipal League.
Councilmember Johnson praised the recently Christmas Tree Lighting event and noted that he and
Councilmember Overstreet had recently attended the National League of Cities conference in Boston.
Councilmember Overstreet will be presenting at the conference next year on Kennedale's approach to
road construction and beautification, including our new roundabouts and landscaped medians.
Finance Director Sakura Moten - Dedrick announced that the city had achieved the Texas Comptroller's
Leadership Circle award, which indicates a high level of online transparency for cities. She walked the
council through the website and explained the sections of information that were now available to the
public.
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 awarding the contract and approving financing for 12" Swiney Hiett water line extension
project.
B. Consider approval of a Master Road Repair Agreement with Carrizo Oil and Gas, Inc.
C. Consider approval of minutes from November 7, 2012 regular meeting.
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. Authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Global Water for utility services and capital
improvement financing.
Sakura Moten - Dedrick and Jon Kunkle approached the council to reiterate information on this subject
that was brought to council at the previous meeting. Council had questions regarding the cost of the
new metering system, customer service portion, and general changes for residents. The new system
will allow for increased revenue capture, hourly consumption monitoring, and increased ease of use.
Entering into this system will also allow for increased opportunities with regard to asset and
infrastructure management in the future.
Motion To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Global Water for utility services
and capital improvement financing. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By
Brian Johnson
Votes
Yes: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner
No: Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed
B, Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rabies Control Agreement with the City of Fort
Worth.
Chief Williams approached the council, explaining that due to increased costs on their end, Fort Worth
is adding a $50 per animal charge to the contract, which will increase our contract by approximately
$15,000 per year. As Fort Worth is the only entity currently available for contract work, this cost in
unavoidable.
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Motion To authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rabies Control Agreement with the City of
Fort Worth. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Consider naming the new street that connects Mansfield - Cardinal Road to Kennedale Parkway.
Staff noted that while the historical plat indicates a potential road in this area as 'Alma Lane,' the
road's direct physical connection to Meadowview Drive makes that name a more viable option in terms
or ease of use, public safety, etc.
Motion To name the new street that connects Mansfield- Cardinal Road to Kennedale Parkway
' Meadowview Drive.' Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider issuing a list of projects to the Youth Advisory Council.
Amethyst Cirmo presented information to the council, noting that the YAC was in a transition phase
and in need of direction from Council. Council was asked to provide guidance on YAC mission,
membership, and directives at the January meeting. The YAC will be soliciting membership from
students at Fellowship Academy in January as well.
Council asked that 2013 projects for the YAC include recycling initiatives, research on a combined
playground /city park with Delaney Elementary School, research on trails, and work on general
governance. More information on the YAC will be discussed at the January meeting.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 Charles Overtreet
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15PM.
APPROVED: ` -°
Mayor J hn Clark
ATTEST:'
' City Secretary/Amethyst G, Cirmo
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