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Kennedale City Council
Regular Meeting - March 9, 1989
Community Center
Mayor Steve Radakovich called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Members present were Steve Radakovich, Bill Abbott, Pete Kirkpatrick,
Jerry Mitchell, John Mallory and Mark Wright.
Buddy Helm delivered the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of minutes dated February 2, 1989 and February 9, 1989.
The minutes were approved as submitted.
ITEM NO. 2 - Approval of Volunteer Fire Fighter Incentive Program.
Mayor Radakovich said the purpose of the program is to encourage people to join
and/or stay in the volunteer fire fighter program by giving them an incentive
such as life insurance and savings plan benefits. This plan was drawn up in
lieu of the State Fire Fighter Pension Plan which had many drawbacks. The benefits
are outlined as follows:
1. (a) Each current and new volunteer will receive $5,000 of pern~anent life
insurance coverage with premiums to be paid by the city.
(b) Death benefits will be paid on or off the job.
(c) Upon departure the volunteers may continue the life insurance at
their own expense at the same cost the City is paying.
2. (a) A savings account will be provided for the volunteers of which the City
will contribute $200 per year for each volunteer and will earn interest
at 5.5% compounded yearly.
(b) Volunteers must complete 10 years consecutive service to be eligible
for the benefits below:
1. Withdraw up to 750 of their accrued savings while continuing
to serve.
2. Withdraw up to 750 of their accrued savings and withdraw service.
3. Continue service and savings plan.
At the end of fifteen years of service, volunteers may exercise options 1, 2, or
3 up to 100% of accrued savings. (Note: For years of service from eleven years
through fifteen years, savings accrual will increase at 5% per year.)
Distribution of account will be in lump sum only. The volunteer would be
responsible for any taxes owed due to distribution.
The City reserves the right to discontinue this program at anytime by giving 30
days notice at which time the volunteers could elect to continue their life
insurance at their own expense. Any money in the savings plan would be dis-
tributed to the current volunteers with amount based on the length of time
served by the volunteers with five years of service or more.
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Bill Abbott inquired about the definition of continuous service. He asked if
a person was transferred out of town to another job and moved back was he still
considered continuous service. Mayor Radakovich suggested that the volunteers
define continuous service in their by-laws. Bill Abbott mentioned prorating
time for volunteers that could not serve ten or more years. Mr. Robards stated
that prorating had been considered, but it would require additional funds.
Motion was made by Mark Wright, seconded by John Mallory, to accept the program
as outlined. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 3 - Submission of Bingo Petition.
Council was submitted a petition to require that an election be held in
Kennedale, Texas to legalize Bingo games authorized under the "Bingo Enabling
Act."
Motion was made by Pete Kirkpatrick, seconded by Jerry Mitchell, to accept the
Bingo petition. Motion carried without opposition.
ITEM NO. 4 - Approval of Contracts with Tarrant County for 1989 Street Repair
Projects.
Ted Rowe briefed Council on the following proposed street repair projects:
1. Widening of intersection of Averett at Dick Price Road.
2. Seal coating of Cloverlane, 5th Street, Eden Road (N), Shady Lane,
Short Street, Kenney Street between 3d and 4th Streets, Dick Price
Road from Mansfield Highway to railroad tracks, Arthur Drive, and
Bowles Court.
3. Reconstruction of Rolanda Lane, Bolen Drive, Industrial Drive,
Katy Circle, and Sulphur Street from Mansfield Avenue to Broadway.
The City must furnish flag men and warning devices, provide materials, and rent
a reclaimer for the reconstruction work at $800 per day. The County will furnish
equipment, manpower, and supervision.
Motion was made by Mark Wright, seconded by Pete Kirkpatrick, to approve the
street repair contracts with Tarrant County. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5 - Approval of Purchase of Furniture for the new Senior Citizen
Center and Amendment to 1988-89 Budget.
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Council considered the following list of furniture for the Senior Citizen
Center:
Quanity Item Unit Cost Total
1 Reception Table $ 75.00 $ 75.00
3 Lounge Chairs $150.00 $ 450.00
1 mall Sofa $350.00 $ 350.00
10 Folding Tables (96" x 36") $ 85.00 $ 850.00
100 Stacking Chairs, cushioned $ 22.00 $2,200.00
1 25" Color TV $500.00 $ 500.00
1 Piano (?) $ - $ -
ESTIMATED TOTAL
$4,425.00
Bill Abbott suggested that the color T.V, was not a necessary item and could be
postponed until the new budget year.
Motion was made by John Mallory, seconded by Bill Abbott, to approve the
purchase of furniture, excluding the T.V. set and a budget amendment of $3,925
from the General Fund Reserves to the Community Center/Parks Budget. Mallory,
Abbott, and Wright voted aye; Mitchell and Kirkpatrick voted nay. Motion
carried.
ITEM NO. 6 - Approval of Purchase of Used Dump Truck with Street Sanding
Unit and Amendment to 1988-89 Budget.
Motion was made by Pete Kirkpatrick, seconded by Mark Wright, to approve the
purchase of the dump truck and a budget amendment of $2,000 from the General
Fund Reserves to the Street Operations Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7 - Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the City Code.
Council discussed the following proposed amendments to the City Code as
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission:
(1) Add requirement for all new street construction to be concrete in and
bordering new sub-divisions.
(2) Add requirement for sub-division and cormiercial development drainage plans
to include control of run-off so as to protect downstream property.
(3) Add requirement for all retaining walls taller than four feet to be
concrete and be designed by a civil engineer registered by the State of
Texas.
(4) Delete "A-1" Attached One-Family Dwelling District to eliminate duplex-
type construction.
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Motion was made by Bill Abbott, seconded by Pete Kirkpatrick, to authorize
staff and P & Z to prepare the amendments with special attention to item
3 as to the time and place for civil engineer or the necessity of the retaining
wall. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 - Award of Contract for fence at Water Operations Building.
Three bids were received for a fence to be located at the Water Operations
Shop at 124 East Broadway. Bids for a six foot fence ranged from $1,168.75
to $2,170 and a eight foot fence were $1,964 to $2,920. Bids were not ccxr-parable
due to the difference in materials specified in the price. Council requested
additional bids to include a 6' cedar fence with metal post in concrete and
a 12' metal gate.
ITEM NO. 10 - Approval of Grant of Easement to Texas Utilities Electric
Company for Senior Citizen Center.
Motion was made by Bill Abbott, seconded by Pete Kirkpatrick, to approve a
272' x 10' easement on Tract 1, C. Rose Survey, Abstract 1285. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Bill Abbott, seconded by Jerry Mitchell, to enter into
executive session at 9:10 p.m. Motion carried.
CERTIFIED AGENDA OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM NO. 8 - Closed Session to discuss possible litigation against Fort
Worth and to discuss acquisition of ROW (Section 2 (e)
t. 6252 - 17 V.T.C.S.)
Certi ica i n y Ted Rowe
Motion was made by Jerry Mitchell, seconded by Pete Kirkpatrick, to reconvene
into open session at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried without opposition.
ACTION ON ITEM N0. 8 - Motion was made by Pete Kirkpatrick, seconded by
John Mallory, to initiate litigation against Fort
Worth. Motion carried without opposition.
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There being no further business, motion was made by John Mallory, seconded by
Pete Kirkpatrick, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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