2014_08.14 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss bid award for health, dental, life and AD &D, and voluntary life insurance.
Kelly Cooper approached the Council, noting that our current provider (Aetna) came in at a 15%
increase with decrease of service and change of plan. Staff recommends a move to Blue Cross /Blue
Shield for medical and MetLife for Dental.
B. Discuss the bids for'Kennedale Parkway Sidewalk Improvements' project.
Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday August 5 Six bids were received. The lowest bid was
NorthStar Construction, at approximately $913,000.00. All bidders were TXDOT approved. This
project is 80% funded by TXDOT, 20% by the City.
C. Review the Employment Center Code.
Rachel Roberts approached the Council, noting that the first phase of this code was approved last
year. The update in front of Council today adds provisions that encourage redevelopment of existing
properties and allows for some enhancements to existing buildings to be approved by staff instead of
having to go before the Board of Adjustment.
D. Discuss the lease of city infrastructure space to Nextlink for the placement of telecommunications
equipment.
Bob Hart noted that this company, which is based in Weatherford, provides wireless high -speed
internet. This company would like to lease space on the city's water towers for their equipment, which
would provide high -speed service throughout Kennedale as well as hot spots in city parks. Mr. Hart
noted that the city attorney is currently reviewing the contract, and asked that Council consider
approving the contract subject to the attorney's approval.
E. Discuss any other items on the agenda.
No other items were discussed.
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 6:OOPM.
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III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
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.
Mayor Johnson reconvened into executive session at 6:50PM. The Council took a ten minute break prior
to the start of the regular session.
IV. REGULAR SESSION (7:OOPM)
V. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker, Kelly Turner, Frank Fernandez, Liz
Carrington
Absent: none
VI. INVOCATION
VII. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VIII. TEXAS PLEDGE
IX. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one signed up to speak.
X. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the Mayor.
- Board application process
- Free YAC Movie event in TownCenter Park on August 23
Mayor Johnson noted that the online application for this year's board appointments would be available
until September 12.
B. Updates from City Council.
Councilmember Overstreet went to the Tarrant County Mayor's Council meeting in Mayor Johnson's
stead, and that he visited the Trinity River Authority with Bob Hart to discuss the village creek project.
Councilmember Walker announced that the Texas Hunter's Extravaganza was this weekend.
Councilmember Fernandez thanked the Kennedale public safety team for their outstanding work
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during the recent salvage yard fire. Councilmembers Turner and Carrington echoed these sentiments.
C. Updates from the City Manager.
Bob Hart noted that the annual budget workshop would be held tomorrow at 8:30AM in the Council
Chambers.
D. Organizational Performance Report.
Bob Hart provided a brief update on the balanced scorecard, noting that it would be discussed at
tomorrow's budget meeting.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Johnson asked that Consent item C be addressed separately.
A. Consider approval of minutes from the July 10, 2014 regular meeting.
B. Consider approval of bid award for health, dental, life and AD &D, and voluntary life insurance and
authorize the City Manager to execute all associated contracts.
C. Consider awarding a bid for'Kennedale Parkway Sidewalk Improvements' project to Northstar
Construction, Inc.
D. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease contract with Nextlink for the placement
of telecommunications equipment on city property.
Motion To approve consent agenda items A, B, and C as presented. Action Approve, Moved
By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
Motion To authorize the City manager to execute a lease contract with Nextlink for the
placement of telecommunications equipment on city property, pending on the city attorney's
approval. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Frank Fernandez.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XII. REGULAR ITEMS
A. CASE # PZ 14 -06 Public hearing to receive comments and consider approval of Ordinance 552
amending Chapter 17, Article VI, "Zoning ", of the code of ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas,
as amended, by amending Section 17 -415A "EC" employment center district of the Kennedale City
Code and Exhibit "A" for same.
1. Staff Presentation
Rachel Roberts noted that this item was discussed during the work session.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing. No one signed up and the hearing was closed.
3. Staff Response and Summary
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No response was necessary.
4. Action by City Council on Ordinance 552
Motion To approve Ordinance 552 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner,
Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. CASE # PZ 14 -07 Public hearing and consideration of approval of Ordinance 553 regarding a
request for a city- initiated zoning change from "C -2" General commercial district to "EC" Employment
Center district for approximately 3.1 acres located at 5411 Kennedale Pkwy, 1298 & 1302 W
Kennedale Pkwy, 5500 E IH 20, and an unaddressed parcel on E IH 20, legal description of David
Strickland Survey A1376 Tr 32B01 & 32D, M J Freeman Addn Blk 1 Lot 1, Broyles Addn Blk 1 Lot 1 &
Part of closed street, and Dunlap Subdivision Blk 1 Lot 1, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas.
1. Staff presentation
Rachel Roberts noted that this proposed rezoning at the corner of Kennedale Parkway and I-
20.
2. Public hearing
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing. No one signed up and the hearing was closed.
3. Staff response and summary
No response was necessary.
4. Action by City Council on Ordinance 553
Motion To approve Ordinance 553 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank
Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
C. Public Hearing and consideration to approve Resolution 428, allowing the Kennedale Economic
Development Corporation to authorize the EDC President to execute an Economic Performance
Agreement for development of property at 1298 W. Kennedale Parkway.
This is the second public hearing for this item. Bob Hart noted that this item dealt with an incentive
package for a potential restaurant at this location. This incentive would waive up to $150,000 in sales
tax and building permit fees.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing. No one signed up and the hearing was closed.
Motion To approve Resolution 428 presented. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington
Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:17PM.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary Amethyst G. Sloane
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