2014_04.10 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 10, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Update from Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County,
Marcus Rockwell from Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County introduced himself to Council
and provided an update on the status of the Senior Center's programming and outreach initiatives,
noting that 89 unique customers were served in Kennedale last year.
B. Report from the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission regarding the Adopt -A -Spot program.
Michael Chandler, Chair of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission approached the Council and
described the proposed program, which would be managed by the Commission and the Parks and
Recreation Board.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION (1) 6:OOPM
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code to interview candidates for the 2014 -2015 Youth Advisory Council.
Council interviewed applications for the Youth Advisory Council. NOTE: This item was held in
open session and not in executive session.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. ROLL CALL
VI. INVOCATION
VII. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VIII. TEXAS PLEDGE
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817- 985 -2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
IX. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
One individual signed up to speak.
1. Jeremiah Wunneburger, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, approached the
Council to announce the next Chamber luncheon, which will be held on April 16, 2014.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of
community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments,
information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc.
A. Updates and information from the Mayor
- City Marshal and Municipal Court results from the annual "Great Texas Warrant Round -Up."
Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Tiffany Pennhallegon, and City Marshal Clarence Bullocks approached the
Council. Ms. Moten - Dedrick noted that the City Marshal's office has been highly successful and that
the City plans on maintaining this office.
Mayor Clark relayed information from the recent Mayor's Council meeting, noting that discussions
were held related to sustainable city infrastructure, solar power, and renewable energies.
B. Updates and information from Councilmembers.
Councilmember Johnson noted that on November 4, 2014 a state constitutional amendment
dealing with transportation funding in Texas would be on the ballot. He encouraged the
community to get out and vote.
Councilmember Turner asked that Councilmembers look into personally reaching out to the
community for volunteers for various events.
Councilmember Overstreet noted that Art in the Park went very well, and commended city staff
and volunteers on a job well done.
C. Updates and information from the City Manager.
Bob Hart presented updated information on potential FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants, noting that
due to flooding in the Austin area last year new grants would soon become available. He also noted
that a voluntary buyout program was now offered by FEMA, and that the city has contacted
homeowners in the village creek area regarding this program.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of minutes from the March 13, 2014 regular meeting.
B. Consider action regarding a notice from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas for a
Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right -of -way access line
rates.
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Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XII. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 14 -02 Consider approval of a request by Terry Jobe for a Final Plat for approximately
20.5 acres out of an approximately 45 -acre parcel located at 925 Mansfield Cardinal Rd, legal
description of J M Lilly Survey A 980 Tr 2 and A 985 Tr 3, Kennedale, Tarrant County, to create The
Vineyard Phase I.
Rachel Roberts approached the Council, noting that this area includes 57 residential lots and 5
common area lots and is in line with both the comprehensive land use plan and all city regulations.
Motion To approve CASE # PZ 14 -02 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson,
Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Consider approval of a city - developer agreement for The Vineyard Phase I.
Rachel Roberts approached the Council, noting that as the final plat had been approved, the
developers agreement would complete this portion of the process. This is the standard agreement with
the developer and the property owner.
Motion To approve a city - developer agreement for The Vineyard Phase I as presented. Action
Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Discuss and consider approval of the Adopt -A -Spot Program as proposed by the Keep Kennedale
Beautiful Commission.
Kelly Cooper reiterated the information that Michael Chandler explained during the work session,
noting that the program would be managed by the Commission and would give interested residents an
opportunity to be involved in the beautification and upkeep of their community.
Motion To approve the Adopt -A -Spot Program as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles
Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider approving Resolution 425 in support of a Constitutional amendment for increased state
funding for transportation.
City Attorney Wayne Olson noted that due to certain potential issues with the Election Code, Council
should consider pursuing support for this amendment through other methods.
This item was removed from the agenda. No action was taken.
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E. Consider setting a date for newly elected Councilmembers to take oaths of office.
Motion To hold a special meeting to issue oaths of office to elected Councilmembers on May 13
and 5:30PM. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
No executive session was held.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49PM.
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City Secretary Amethyst G. Sloane
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