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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 8, 1994
100 E. BROADWAY ST. - COMMUNITY CENTER
7:30 P.M.
Mayor Abbott called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Member's present were Mayor Abbott, Councilmen Mundy, Kirkpatrick and
Boone. Councilman Wright arrived at 7:35 p.m. Councilman Kovach was
absent.
Staff present were Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Vicki Thompson, Michael Box,
David Geeslin, and legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting - November 3, 1994
Public Hearing - November 10, 1994
Regular Meeting - November 10, 1994
Councilman Boone moved to approve the minutes as they were submitted,
seconded by Councilman Mundy. Motion carried with no opposition.
ITEM NO. 2 - Approval of replat of Lots 1 through 4, Block 1, Leland
Addition.
Councilman Mundy moved to approve the replat of Lots 1-4, Block 1,
Leland Addition as submitted, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick and
motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 3 - Approval of replat of 24.204 acres out of the R.C. Richey
Survey into six lots.
Mr. Rowe informed council that the replat was located within the city's
extra territorial jurisdiction and that Mr. Hutchison has met all city
code requirements. Mr. Rowe also noted that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended Council approval.
Councilman Kirkpatrick moved to approve the replat as it was submitted,
seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 4 - Approval of Resolution No. 31 ordering Sammons Cable
Services to keep certain records pending the City Council
decision on rates.
Mr. Olson, legal counsel stated that Council needed to act on this
resolution tonight, as December 13, 1994 was the deadline. Mr. Olson
stressed that if Council chose not to approve the resolution, then
Council would not be able to order refunds by the cable operator if it
is proven that Sammons has overcharged.
Councilman Boone moved to approve Resolution No. 31 as stated above,
seconded by Councilman Mundy. Motion carried with no opposition.
ITEM NO. 5 - Approval of 8$ Increase in Solid Waste Collection Rates.
Mr. Jim Ryan, representing Waste Management informed Council that during
the first two years of their contract they have not requested a rate
increase. Mr. Ryan also noted that the increase was sixty-one cents
less than what Laidlaw was charging two years ago.
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Mayor Abbott stated that this was discussed during budget workshops and
Waste Management originally requested ten percent, and Council approved
eight percent which Waste Management came back with.
Councilman Wright inquired if Waste Management anticipated any more
increases within the next two years. Mr. Ryan said at this time he
could not say because the costs goes up every year and he does not see
any relief in landfill costs within the next decade.
Councilman Wright moved to approve the 8$ increase as requested by Waste
Management, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 6 - Approval of Agreement with UTA for Park Master Plan.
Mr. Rowe briefed Council on the memorandum of agreement with UTA for
Research in Park and Recreation Master Planning. In addition, Mr. Rowe
said UTA would be willing to accept two payments in lieu of one due to
the limitation in the budget year. Next, Mr. Rowe highlighted on the
additional benefits that the city would be eligible for and how this
would benefit the city in applying for grants in the future, as well as,
having access to other sources of information through State Parks and
National Wildlife.
Mayor Abbott pointed out that he could see a lot of advantages from such
a study. In addition, he mentioned that the board had some good ideas
but, it was always good to have someone with a professional background
to provide the guidelines. Mayor Abbott also feels that the city will
save money in the long run by going this route versus engineering
studies and costs. In closing, Mayor Abbott iterated that staff will
have to stay abreast of what is being conducted at all times.
Councilman Boone offered his assistance in keeping up with the study.
Chairman Bennett representing the Park Board announced that all members
are very excited and enthused at what could be accomplished with UTA.
Mr. Bennett feels UTA will give guidance and long term projections which
will benefit the board. Mr. Bennett also invited Council to attend the
meetings and encouraged questions.
Motion by Councilman Mundy to approve the agreement with UTA for a Park
Master Plan, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick and motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7 - General Discussion.
Mayor Abbott thanked Bloxom Hardware for inviting the city to attend
their open house. Also, he invited everyone to attend the annual
Christmas tree lighting December 12, 1994, and thanked Hilcher Nursery
for donating the tree, as well as Stovall Electric for donating the
electrical work and labor for this annual event.
Mr. Rowe informed council that the city is looking at options for
building inspections due to the health of the current inspector.
Mr. Bennett updated council on the status of the Park Board, and stated
Danny Corbeille had resigned for health reasons, and also recommended
Ted Hensley become an alternate due to conflict with his work schedule.
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In addition, Mr. Bennett recommended Council consider moving the tree
lighting event under the Park Board in the future.
Mr. Robert Hutchison addressed council concerning the stop light at the
intersection of New Hope Road and Mansfield Highway as well as, the four
way stop sign at Broadway and New Hope Road. Mayor Abbott replied that
he would discuss these issues with the police chief. Mr. Hutchison also
expressed his concerns over the repair of the bridge on New Hope Road
and questioned when the work was to begin.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott recessed the meeting for
a five minute break at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor Abbott reconvened into open session at 8:30 p.m. and entered into
executive session at 8:32 p.m.
EXECIITIVE SESSION
The City Council met in closed session to discuss advice about pending
or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which
the 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.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Abbott reconvened into open session at 8:37 p.m.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott adjourned the meeting at
8:38 p.m.
APPROV
Mayor Bill Abbott
ATTEST:
City Se retary