2013_03.14 CC MinutesK NNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the work session to order at 5:30 PM
II. WORK SESSION
City Manager Bob Hart asked that Council consider entering executive session to discuss item II -C, a
franchise agreement with ONCOR.
A. Online communication initiatives report.
Amethyst Cirmo presented the 2012 -2013 online communication initiatives report to Council, noting
that the new website had provided the city with many new options to engage and inform residents.
B. Review Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30, 2012.
Sakura Moten - Dedrick briefly covered the recent audit, noting that the general fund came in at 13.6%
for the year. Greg Shropshire from Patillo, Brown, and Hill presented the audit report.
C. Discuss ONCOR Franchise Agreement.
This item was discussed in executive session. No further information was necessary.
D. Discuss recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regarding joint
park /playground development with Delaney Elementary.
Bob Hart presented information on this item, noting that the Parks and Recreation Board has
recommended that Council send a letter of support for this project. The school currently owns a piece
of land on which they would like to have a playground. Mayor Clark asked that more input from
Delaney Elementary and the School Board before the project is pursued.
Council recessed into executive session to discuss item II -C at 6:42PM.
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor John Clark, Kelly Turner, Brian Johnson, Liz Carrington, Frank Fernandez.
Absent: Charles Overstreet
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
Telephone: 105 Municipal Drive, I(enneclafe, TX 76060 1
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
3 individuals signed up to speak during the forum.
Pat Doescher, Chair of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce, approached the Council, thanking
them for participating in the Texas Independence Day Parade.
• The next Chamber luncheon will be held on March 20, 2013.
2. Jeff Nevarez of the Art in the Park Committee announced that preparations for the festival were
going very well and that activities and live entertainment events were almost full.
LaCresha Sanders of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission approached the council to
announce several upcoming events:
• March 30 Cleanup 9am -11am
• April 13 spring planting in the butterfly garden
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Information and updates from the Mayor, if any.
Mayor Clark noted that the City of Arlington & the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership were
able to secure an agreement to start a toll road project on 360 south. The City of Kennedale is a
member of this partnership.
B. Information and updates from Councilmembers, if any.
Brian Johnson thanked City Planned Rachel Robets for assisting him as the emcee for the parade. He
also noted that his recent trip to the National League of Cities conference with Bob Hart and Charles
Overstreet was very productive and that both Mr. Hart and Mr. Overstreet will be presenting at next
year's conference.
C. Information and updates from the City Manager, if any.
• Meals on Wheels Mayor's Breakfast on March 21
• March 19, the participation agreement on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone will be on the
County Commissioner's Court agenda
• Kennedale was recently recognized as a Tree City for the second straight year.
• KKB submitted for the governor's achievement award andreceived an award of
excellence.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute Interlocal Agreement for Administrative Costs Funding
for Section 5310 Program with Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a Gateway Monument Agreement with TXDOT.
C. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a City Pride Sign Agreement with TXDOT.
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D. Consider approval of meeting minutes from February 14, 2013.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank
Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider action for approval of Independent Auditor's Report for year ended
September 30, 2012.
Sakura Moten - Dedrick approached the Council and gave a brief overview of the audit report that was
discussed in detail during the work session. Staff will be submitting the audit for the
Motion To approve the Independent Auditor's Report for year ended September 30, 2012. Action
Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously .
B. Public Hearing to discuss the annexation of 0.723 acres of land located at the site of the previous
Bowman Springs Bridge near the intersection with Winding Creek Drive.
1. Staff Presentation
Rachel Roberts approached the Council, noting that the annexation of the area will not affect
city services.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the public hearing
was closed.
3. Staff Response and Summary
No response was necessary.
C. Case PZ # 13 -01 to receive comments and consider action on an ordinance amending Chapter 17
"Planning and Land Development," Article VI "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Kennedale, Texas, by adding additional criteria for determining a reasonable amortization period for
the purpose of discontinuing nonconforming uses by a date certain.
1. Staff Presentation
Rachel Roberts approached the Council, noting that this ordinance puts in place a process for
the Board of Adjustment to follow with regard to any amortization process. This ordinance allows
Council to instruct the Board of Adjustment to begin this process itself if necessary.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the public hearing
was closed.
3. Staff Response and Summary
No response was necessary.
4. Action by the City Council
Motion To approve Case PZ # 13 -01 and Ordinance 516. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly
Turner, Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously.
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D. Consider action to accept certification of unopposed candidates, and approve an Ordinance
canceling the May 11th, 2013 election.
Motion To accept certification of unopposed candidates, and approve Ordinance 517 canceling the
May 11th, 2013 election. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
E. Discuss and consider approval of an appointment to Place 3 of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission
Board member NaMicha Boyd has resigned, and the board is recommending that Laurie Sanders be
moved from here current position as an alternate from place 8 to Place 3.
Motion To approve the appointment of Laurie Sanders to Place 3 of the Keep Kennedale
Beautiful Commission. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously
F. Discuss and consider supporting HB 626 regarding a change in the TMRS definition of part -time
employment.
Bob Hart noted that House Bill 626 changes the definition of part -time employment to increase the
number of hours that a part time employee can work without having to join the TMRS system from
1000 to 1500 hours.
Motion To approve supporting HB 626 regarding a change in the TMRS definition of part -time
employment. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion Passed Unanimously
G. Consider sending a letter of opposition to HB 1496 to local representatives.
Bob Hart noted that House Bill 1496 would exempt oil and gas industries from city ordinances related
to the regulation of the industry in city limits..
Motion To sending a letter of opposition to HB 1496 to local representatives. Action Approve,
Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion Passed Unanimously
H. Consider setting dates for upcoming governance meetings.
Bob Hart asked the Council to consider holding the next governance workshop meeting on March 19
at 5:30 PM, a governance meeting on April 25 h at 5:OOPM, and to set a full day meeting on May 21 St .
Action Approve, Moved By Johnson, Seconded By Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
The Council recessed into executive session at 7:50 PM.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee.
1. City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
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XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
The Council reconvened into regular session at 8:36 PM.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Johnson, Seconded By Fernandez
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM.
APPROVED:
M yor John Clark
ATTEST:
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City Secretary Am hyst G. Cirmo
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