2014_09.11 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 11, 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. Operational Update.
Bob Hart provided information on the following topics, and asked the Council to begin thinking about
the issues as they will be discussed at length over the next year.
• Economic Development - Topics discussed included the upcoming opening of Link Street,
initiatives related to Village Creek, cleanup at Bloxom Park, and Kennedale Parkway.
• Planning - Topics discussed included Oak Crest, updating the zoning code, looking at lot sizes,
water use, and updating the parks and trails master plan.
• Public Works - Topics discussed included the water /wastewater master plan, street
connectivity, water connectivity, mowing, and water supply issues.
• Stormwater — Topics discussed include water quality testing, public safety,
• Growth Corridor — Topics discussed included regional highway exchanges,
• Other topics discussed included public safety, drug task force participation, the Kee Branch
water line, development in the Southern portion of town, and access points along Kennedale
Parkway.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Frank Fernandez, Liz Carrington
Absent: Michael Walker
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
405 Municipal Drive, I<enneclale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817 -985 -2100 1 Fax: 817 -478 -7169
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
VIII. VISITORICITIZENS FORUM
One individual signed up to speak.
1. Michael Chandler, Chair of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission, announced that the annual
"Bring It" recycling event would be held on Saturday, October 18th. He also noted that this year the
Commission would be working with the middle school to arrange an Arbor Day event.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the Mayor.
Mayor Johnson noted that today was Amethyst Sloane's last meeting as she has taken a position at
another entity. He also noted that he and Bob Hart attended a recent Southeast Transportation
Partnership meeting which was informative.
B. Updates from Councilmembers.
Councilmember Carrington noted that she met with the Trinity River Water District regarding the future
cleanup of Village Creek.
C. Updates from the City Manager.
Bob Hart noted that the city held a small September 11"' Memorial ceremony this morning that went
well.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider executing an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for pavement reconstruction at the
Kennedale Public Works Facility.
B. Consider approval of minutes from August 14, 2014 regular meeting.
C. Consider approval of minutes from August 15, 2014 special meeting.
D. Consider approval of Fort Worth Wholesale "Water" Customer Advisory Committee (WCAC)
Members.
E. Consider approval of Fort Worth Wholesale "Wastewater" Customer Advisory Committee (WCAC)
Members.
F. Consider renewing an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for High Ridge Road /Link Street.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles
Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion Passed Unanimously
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XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Public hearing to receive input on the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Proposed Budget.
1. Staff Presentation
Bob Hart presented very brief information on the proposed budget, noting that there is no
proposed change to the tax rate.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing
closed.
3. Staff Response and Summary
No response was necessary.
4. Council Action
No one signed up to speak and the hearing was
Motion To approve the tabling of the adoption of the FY2014 -2015 Budget to September
25, 2014 since we will not be taking specific action at this time. Action Approve, Moved
By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
B. Public hearing to receive input on the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Tax Revenue Increase.
1. Staff Presentation
Bob Hart presented information on the tax revenue increase, noting that this years revenue
increase amounted to approximately $57,000.00.
2. Public Hearing
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing.
closed.
3. Staff Response and Summary
No response was necessary.
No one signed up to speak and the hearing was
Mayor Johnson announced that the vote on the tax rate would be held on September 25, 2014 at
5:30PM in Kennedale City Hall Council Chambers.
C. Consider casting a ballot for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of
Trustees Election.
Motion To cast a ballot for the following candidates to the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election: Place 1 - Robert Herrera , Place 2 -
John Fullen , Place 3 — George Shackleford , Place 4 — Peter Vargas. Action Approve,
Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion Passed Unanimously
D. Consider appointing Kelly Cooper as the interim City Secretary.
Motion To appoint Kelly Cooper as the interim City Secretary. Action Approve, Moved By
Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
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Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 7:32PM.
XII. 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.
1. Discuss projects at 1298 W Kennedale Parkway.
2. Discuss projects at 5409 High Ridge Road.
C. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the following:
1. Discuss Land Acquisition groundwater storage tanks in the areas of Dick Price Road and Linda
Road, and Eden Road /Swiney -Hiett Rd/Mansfield Cardinal Road.
D. 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. Personnel - Discuss hiring new City Secretary
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into executive session at 8:32 PM,
Motion To authorize City Manager Bob Hart to negotiate purchase of land as discussed in Executive
Session. Action Approved, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion Passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34PM.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Mayor Brian Johnson
City Secretary
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