2014_07.10 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 10, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
11. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss proposed KKB pilot recycling program.
Kelly Cooper, staff liaison for the Keep Kennedale Beautiful, noted that due to ongoing overflow
problems with community recycling bins at city hall and the landfill has lead the KKB to develop a pilot
recycling program. The program will begin with a survey, followed by three months of curbside service
in a selected neighborhood, and ending with a follow -up survey. KKB has determined that the
Steeplechase neighborhood (around 185 homes) is a good cross - section of Kennedale demographics
and is the best location for this pilot program. The curbside pickup will be provided by our current
waste company, Progressive Waste Solutions, and will last from approximately October 2014 to
December 2014.
B. Discuss FEMA flood plain mapping project.
Jack Tidwell from the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Jessica Baker from Halff and
Associates presented information on this grant- funded flood mapping cooperative technical
partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA created updated
flooding maps in 2009, data at that time did not reflect new engineering analysis. New ground survey
data was gathered to assist with updated hydraulic modeling, which she presented. New flood maps
were distributed to Council and discussed.
Ms. Baker noted that newly proposed detention plans for new developments were being factored in,
and that this analysis would be completed shortly.
Mayor Johnson asked the city manager to discussed Regular item B
Mr. Hart noted that this item dealt with a Chapter 380 agreement to develop a portion of the Oak Crest
area. As the EDC cannot technically enter into an agreement of this type, they instead have to enter
into an Economic Performance Agreement. As the development in question exceeds $10,000.00 in
value the EDC cannot enter into the agreement without the Council's approval. This item has to be
presented in two public hearings, and Council will see the item on the August agenda as well.
As there was time prior to the meeting, Mayor Johnson asked the Executive session be started early.
City Council recessed into executive session at 6:20PM.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1)
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the
duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may
conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda,
legal issues regarding nonconforming uses, discussion of zoning issues in the city, and legal
issues regarding the preparation of developer's agreements.
1. Discuss erosion issues related to 1033 Estates Drive.
B. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect that the city council seeks to locate within the city limits.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:03PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker, Kelly Turner, Frank Fernandez, Liz
Carrington
Absent: none
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Three individuals signed up to speak during the forum.
1. Endiya Norwood asked Council to consider allowing the Rocking H Ranch to allow for her family
reunion party to be held this weekend, and she was recently notified that due to city regulations
parties had to be cancelled.
2. Diane Norwood approached Council on behalf of the same event noted by Endiya Norwood
regarding a family reunion at the Rocking H Ranch.
3. Barbara Boedinger of 2001 Perry Drive in Mansfield TX approached the Council to thank them for
their continued support of the local Boy Scout troop's annual use of Sonora Park for their camp.
She noted that this was her last year as camp director and presented the Council with a framed
certificate of thanks.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. Presentation from the local Boy Scouts.
This presentation was given during the visitors /citizens forum.
B. Updates from the Mayor.
Mayor Johnson noted that he recently had a chance to meet Sally Jewell, the United States Secretary
of the Interior, during a visit to North Texas through the and Streams and Valleys organization.
C. Updates from City Council.
Councilmembers Turner and Overstreet noted that they recently met with individuals from regional
cities and towns, and talked about roundabouts and boulevards. Councilmember Overstreet noted
that the representatives from Waxahachie were very impressed with the roundabouts and hoped to
create similar features in their city.
D. Updates from the City Manager.
No updates were given.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of minutes from June 12, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles
Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider appointing Robert Mundy as Chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board.
Staff noted that this position must be appointed annually, and recommended to reappoint Robert
Mundy.
Motion To appoint Robert Mundy as Chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board.
Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Public Hearing and consideration to approve the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation's
approval to authorize the EDC President to execute an Economic Performance Agreement for
development of property at 1298 W. Kennedale Parkway.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the hearing was closed.
Bob Hart noted that the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) had already held their hearing and
is now EDC is asking council to allow them to conduct this agreement. Council will hold a second
public hearing in August, to which a Resolution will be attached.
No action is necessary at this time.
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C. Discuss and consider implementation of a recycling pilot program.
This item was discussed at length during the work session.
Motion To approve the implementation of a recycling pilot program as presented. Action
Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Mike Walker.
Motion Passed Unanimously
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 7:30PM.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2)
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City
Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open
Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda, legal issues regarding
nonconforming uses, discussion of zoning issues in the city, and legal issues regarding the preparation
of developer's agreements.
1. Discuss erosion issues related to 1033 Estates Drive.
B. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the city council
seeks to locate within the city limits.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into regular session at 9:28PM.
No action was necessary.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By. Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 9 :30PM.
APPROVED:
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