2014_12.15 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
December 15, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:34 PM
II. WORK SESSION
A. Report from the Youth Advisory Council
Eight students presented information regarding what they learned at the National League of Cities
conference. Ashley Luu provided the introduction; Cameron Johnson added information about the
educational sessions; Samantha Randolph updated City Council on the stress management
session; Morgan Biscoe talked about the session dealing with discussion versus debate; Jillian
Melbourne mentioned the benefits of interacting with other youth councils; Danielle Quaye included
that the conference was very encouraging. All members present supported using led lighting in
public spaces, curbside recycling, and would like restore the relationship with the High School.
B. Report on the Brickworks Festival
April Coltharp provided an overview of the Brickworks Festival planning. The current plan includes:
Alumni night on Friday, 5K and Chamber Parade on Saturday, and Pet Parade Sunday afternoon.
The Children's area will move to the front of the park and the PD parking lot will be for transitional
booths specific to the daily events.
C. Discuss moving the City Council meeting in January due to the Martin Luther King holiday
Bob Hart provided the presentation. Council discussed whether to keep the meeting on the 19 or
move to another date. Council determined to keep the meeting on Monday, January 19, 2015.
D. Discuss senior housing opportunities in Kennedale
Bob Hart provided the staff presentation with Rachel Roberts assisting with questions. If Council is
interested it will require a resolution of support from City Council. Council discussed a variety of
issues including potential building code requirements, integration into a walking community, number
of units, Fire and Police resources and economics.
E. Interview board member applicant (to be conducted in the conference room)
The City Council moved to conference room to interview board applicant Dylan Black.
Discuss regular items:
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A. Appointing City Secretary and Deputy City Secretary. Bob Hart informed the City Council that
the City Attorney stated City Council has the authority to appoint a Deputy City Secretary, but it is
better left to the City Manager to appoint.
B. Drought Contingency Plan. Larry Ledbetter, Public Works Director presented and answered
questions regarding the watering plan and variance request process. City Manager stated that the
State and the City of Fort Worth requires this plan because we buy water from them. It is identical
to all other cities purchasing water from Fort Worth.
111. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:00 PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Mike Walker, Frank Fernandez, Kelly Turner, Liz
Carrington
Absent:
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one present requesting to speak.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the Mayor
Provided an update for the SETT meeting, announced the Eagle Scout Recognition of Boy Scout
Troop #35, Ashton Williams. Announced receipt of the NLC Certificate of participation and the
Youth Advisory Council picture from National League of Cities.
B. Updates from City Council
Kelly Turner announced that Alabama made it into the College Football playoffs
Mike Walker announced that Baylor did not make it into the playoffs
Frank Fernandez noted that Popeye's landscape was complete and they should be open in a few
days
Liz Carrington expressed appreciation for the Christmas Tree Lighting as another successful event
Charles Overstreet stated that the Christmas Tree Lighting was bigger than last year and that the
Angel Tree adopted all their angels.
Kelly Turner also mentioned that the angel tree collections from Arthur Intermediate had to go to
Arlington because all of the Kennedale angels had been adopted.
C. Updates from the City Manager
A. Governance Report
B. Balanced Scorecard
C. Moody's Review
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Bob Hart provided an update that included the Bond rating for Moody's will remain at an Al level.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of minutes from November 17, 2014 regular meeting
B. City Council to Consider Awarding Contract For Stand Pipe Plumbing and Booster Pump Installation
Project
C. Consider approval of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes for December 12, 2014
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington,
Seconded By Frank Fernandez
Motion passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider appointment of City Secretary and Deputy City Secretary
Bob Hart presented indicating that Council should only appoint the City Secretary. Recommendation
is Leslie Galloway.
Motion To appoint Leslie Galloway to City Secretary role. Action Approve, Moved By Frank
Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion passed Unanimously
B. Consider Ordinance 557 approving amendments to the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water
Management Plan
Larry Ledbetter provided the staff presentation. Indicating the changes include the Phase I watering
restrictions. The current reservoir is at 61/5 %, once the reservoir is at 60 %, we will be required to be
at Phase II restrictions
Motion To approve Ordinance 557. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By
Liz Carrington
Motion passed Unanimously
C. City Council to consider making an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board, Board of
Adjustment/Building Board of Appeals, and /or Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission
Motion To appoint Dylan Black to Place 8 of the Parks and Recreation Board. Action Approve,
Moved By Mike Walker, Seconded By Kelly Turner
Motion passed Unanimously
D. Consider the submittal of a request to the US Postal Service to modify the 76060 zip code boundary
Bob Hart provided the staff presentation regarding the request to modify the 76060 zip
code boundaries to include all of Kennedale addresses.
Motion To approve the submittal request to the US Postal Service. Action Approve,
Motion By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion passed Unanimously
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Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session 7:10 PM
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 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 at 6867 Mansfield Cardinal Road
B. 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. TIRZ related to development agreements
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 7:44 PM
No action required.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action to Adjourn, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Mike Walker.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM
ATTEST:
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Kelly Cop , City ecretary
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