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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 8, 1994
100 E. BROADWAY STREET - COMMUNITY CENTER
7:30 PM.
Mayor Abbott called the meeting to order at 7:49 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Abbott, Councilmen Wright, Mundy, Kirkpatrick
and Boone. Councilman Kovach was absent.
Staff present were Ted Rowe and Vicki Thompson.
ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of Minutes:
August 11, 1994 - Public Hearing
August 11, 1994 - Regular Meeting
August 16, 1994 - Special Meeting
August 18, 1994 - Special Meeting
August 23, 1994 - Special Meeting
August 25, 1994 - Public Hearing
August 25, 1994 - Special Meeting
Councilman Kirkpatrick moved that the minutes be approved as submitted,
seconded by Councilman Boone. Motion carried without any opposition.
ITEM NO. 2 - Approval of Ordinance No. 56 authorizing a zoning change
request from "PD" Planned Development District to "AG"
Agriculture District, and approval of a replat for
Lot 1R, Block 1, Swiney Estates, requested by
Mr. Fred I. Smith.
Councilman Wright moved to approve Ordinance No. 56 authorizing the
zoning change and approve the replat of Lot 1R, Block 1, Swiney Estates.
Second by Councilman Kirkpatrick and motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 3 - Approval of Ordinance No. 57 authorizing a zoning change
request from "AG" Agriculture District to "R-1" Single
Family Residential District, requested by
Mr. Frank C de Baca.
Councilman Boone questioned Mr. C de Baca on his goals and objectives
referencing the Shady Creek East Addition. Mr. C de Baca replied that
his addition would be a different set up but the entrance would enter
onto his property.
Councilman Mundy moved to approve Ordinance No. 57 authorizing a zoning
change to "R-1" Single Family Residential District, seconded by
Councilman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried with no opposition.
ITEM NO. 4 - Authorization to enter into Master Repurchase Agreement
with Central Bank and Trust.
Ms. Vicki Thompson, Director of Finance, gave a brief overview of the
Master Repurchase Agreement with attachment Annex I, recommended by the
city's legal counsel.
Discussion ensued over interest rates, how much excess fund would be
invested and termination requirements.
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Councilman Mundy moved that the city enter into the Master Repurchase
Agreement as presented with Annex I, seconded by Councilman Wright.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 5 - Appoint Board of Adjustment Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Councilman Boone moved to appoint Mr. Perry Hoover as Chairman, and Mr.
John Berry as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, seconded by
Councilman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried without opposition.
ITEM NO. 6 - Approval of Resolution No. 26, Tolling Cable Forms 1200,
1205, and 1215.
Councilman Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 26 tolling Cable Forms
1200, 1205, and 1215 to allow an additional 90 days for review,. seconded
by Councilman Mundy and motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7 - Approval of Contract No. 94-10, Tarrant County Health
Department for Food Inspections.
Mr. Rowe informed council that he had spoke with Mr. Dale Michaud,
Tarrant County Health Department representative in charge of the area of
food establishment inspection program and Mr. Michaud advised that this
was only a renewal and continuation of last years contract and it did
not affect our present Ordinance exempting non profit organizations.
Councilman Wright questioned the fees and wanted to know if they were
the same as last years. Mr. Wayne Olson, legal counsel stated that the
fees should be adopted by ordinance and should not change.
Councilman Boone moved to approve Contract No. 49-10 with Tarrant County
Health Department for Food Inspections, seconded by Councilman
Kirkpatrick. Motion carried without any opposition.
ITEM NO. 8 - Award bid for group health, dental and life insurance.
Mr. Rowe informed Council that there was a mix up in bids because our
present insurance company thought that they could continue without a
bid. In discussion with legal counsel the recommended action at this
time is to reject all bids and rebid. Mr. Rowe also noted that the city
had received a 30 day extension from the present insurance company to
continue the present coverage at the present rate until October 31,
1994.
Councilman Kirkpatrick moved to reject all bids for the group health,
dental and life insurance and advised staff to advertise for new bids,
seconded by Councilman Mundy. Motion carried with no opposition.
ITEM NO. 9 - General Discussion.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott recessed the meeting for
five minutes at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Abbott reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Mr. Steve Radakovich addressed council regarding portable signs,
Municipal Court of Record, investment of city surplus funds, economic
development, tax abatements, personnel reduction, sub-contracting
certain services out, and pay increases for city employees.
ITEM NO. 10 - Budget Workshop.
Mr. Gregg Bennett, Chairman of the Park Board, and Ms. Sandy McCraw,
Park Board Members addressed Council with a proposed budget of $22,00
which included tables and benches (made by the KISD), trash cans,
playground equipment, bleachers and additional lighting.
Ms. Thompson briefed council on the recap of all changes incorporated in
the budget from prior workshops.
Mr. Rowe updated Council on the expansion of the Mansfield Highway from
Dick Price Road to the access road of Loop 820.
Mayor Abbott advised Council to be prepared to address the entire budget
on Tuesday, September 13, 1994.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott recessed for five
minutes before going into executive session at 9:30 p.m.
Mayor Abbott reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. and entered into
executive session.
ITEM NO. 11 - Closed Meeting
(A) The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss advise about
pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter
in which they duty of the attorney to the City under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Section 551.071,
Texas Government Code.
(B) To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property, pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Abbott reconvened into open session at 10:05 p.m.
ITEM NO. 12 - Action on closed session if necessary.
No action was taken on this item.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott adjourned the meeting at
10:07 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor Bill Abbott
ATTEST:
City S cretary