2013_02.14 CC MinutesFf WINE®ALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the work session to order at 5:30PM.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Review executive limitations and discuss council management delegation.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at TOOPM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor John Clark, Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Frank Fernandez, Kelly Turner, Liz
Carrington
Absent: None
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Three individuals signed up to speak.
Pat Doescher. Chair of the Chamber of Commerce announced the following:
• "Kennedale Day" legislative tour to Austin took place on February 12 ", 40 community
members attended. Pat presented the Mayor with a proclamation from Senator Wendy
Davis, which Mayor Clark read aloud.
• Business after hours will be held at Primerica on February 19
• Chamber Luncheon with Ken Shetter will be held on February 20
2. Jeffrey Nevarez, members of the Art in the Park Committee, approached the Council, announcing
that a silent auction to raise money for scholarships will be held on February 22 at Red's
Roadhouse.
3. Bill Massey, of 313 S. Dick Price Rd, asked council to address issues related to large trucks, road
conditions, air braking, debris, and railroad backup on Dick Price Road.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement to City of Kennedale Finance Department for year ending September 30, 2011 and
Sakura Moten - Dedrick, Director of Finance &, Information Technology.
Bob Hart announced that the city finance department and Sakura Moten - Dedrick had received the
Government Finance Officers Association award for the 9th year in a row.
B. Proclamation regarding the Celebration Rally for Texas public schools.
Mayor John Clark read this proclamation aloud and announced that the rally will be held at the
Mansfield Performing Arts Center on February 21
C. Updates and information from the Mayor and Councilmembers, if any.
• Mayor Clark announced that he and the City Manager had met with US Senator Ted Cruz.
• Councilmember Johnson thanked Pat Doescher and the Chamber of Commerce for organizing
the legislative day trip to Austin. He noted that the recent meetings with TCEQ and TRTC were
productive.
• Councilmember Overstreet also mentioned that the recent meeting with TCEW regarding
remediation in the area of Village Creek was productive.
D. Updates and information from the City Manager, if any.
Bob Hart introduced Tiffany Penhallogen, the city's new Municipal Court Administrator, to the Council.
He also announced that a KKB cleanup day will be held on March 30 from 9am to noon, and that the
KKB was recently recertified as a Tree City USA. Mr. Hart announced that the 2013 Citizen Survey
was currently available online and he encouraged all residents to take a few minutes to provide
feedback on Kennedale.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of meeting minutes from January 10, 2013 regular meeting and January 31,
2013 governance workshop.
B. Discuss and consider authorizing temporary permission to Art in the Park to sell alcohol in
TownCenter Park during the Art in the Park event from April 5, 2013 through April 7, 2013.
C. Consider accepting the 2012 Racial Profiling Report.
D. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $69,600.00 with
Corrosion Eliminators, Inc. for emergency repairs to the T -2 750,000 gallon standpipe.
E. Final acceptance of and payment on the Little School Road Improvement project with Conatser
Construction.
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Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner,
Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Public hearing and consideration of an an Ordinance regarding case # PZ 12 -08, a request by
Bowerman Oil & Gas for a zoning change from "R -3" Single Family Residential district to "AG"
Agricultural district for a portion of Lot 1 R, Block A, Bowerman Addition, being approximately 2.610
acres at 205 N Joplin (formerly 1309 Swiney Hiett).
1. Staff presentation
Rachel Roberts approached the council, noting that the owner purchased this lot to store
livestock, that he owns the surrounding property and was previously granted a special
exception.
2. Applicant presentation
No presentation necessary.
3. Public hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak at the hearing and it was
closed.
4. Applicant response
No response necessary.
5. Staff response
No response necessary.
6. Action by the City Council
Motion To approve case PZ # 12 -08 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez,
Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
B, Public Hearing to approve and pledge City funding for the 39th Year Community Development
Block Grant project to replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive.
1. Staff presentation
Larry Ledbetter approached the council, noting that for the next CDBG program, the city is
pursuing a project to replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive in the old
town area.
2. Public hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the hearing was
closed.
3. Staff response
No response necessary.
4. Action by the City Council
Council took action on this item through approval of the next agenda item (XI -C)
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C. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the city to pledge funding in the amount of
$33,043.00 toward the 39th year Community Development Block Grant project with Tarrant County to
replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive in Kennedale.
Motion To approve Resolution 403, authorizing the city to pledge funding in the amount of
$33,043.00 toward the 39th year Community Development Block Grant project with Tarrant County
to replace sanitary sewer lines and manholes on Caylebait Drive in Kennedale. Action Approve,
Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance providing for the appointment of prescribed magistrates Sakura
Moten Dedrick and Tiffany Panhallegon -Oakes for the Kennedale Municipal Court.
Motion To approve Ordinance 516 appointing Sakura Moten Dedrick and Tiffany Panhallegon-
Oakes as magistrates for the Kennedale Municipal Court. Action Approve, Moved By Liz
Carrington, Seconded By Charles Overstreet
Motion Passed Unanimously
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn . Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM
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