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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 406 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 6:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
*NOTE. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to
adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular session to discuss
posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the
agenda.
A. Interview potential candidates for the 2015 -16 Youth Advisory Council
City Council interviewed the following applicants for the Youth Advisory Council: Danielle Quaye, Jillian
Melbourne, Samantha Randolph, Alexa Neifert, Carson Ham, Danielle Hall, Katherine Randolph, Marissa
Brennan, Minh -Son Nguyen, and Noet Avila.
B. Interview potential candidate for Place 5 vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council interviewed Jeff Whitacre for the Planning and Zoning Commission - Place 5.
C. Presentation by SJR Planning for the Downtown Village Project
City Planner, Rachel Roberts provided a brief overview of the project to date and introduced SJR
Planning Consultant, Shai Roos. Ms. Roos gave a progress update to Council covering the zoning
regulations for the Downtown Village Project. She noted that the City had a very successful rate of
participation; stating that 10% of the City's population had participated in the process in some form. Shai
Roos highlighted the objectives, stating that they want to create a desirable place for residents and
businesses, which will encourage more residential and retail to the area.
D. Discussion of items on regular agenda
There was no discussion on this item.
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III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:01 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker
Absent: None
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
VIII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the
Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting.
John DeSilvia, 311 Autumwood Court spoke regarding a flooding issue. He stated that every time it rains,
water runs from Kennedale Junior High into his development and floods the yards. He did speak with
Building Inspection and Public Works, but the problem has not been resolved. Mr. DeSilvia presented a
video by cell phone for Council to review. Staff will meet on the matter.
It was announced that Falconwood Estates Homeowners Association will hold a continental Breakfast for
City employees on Friday, June 12, 2015, 7:00 -9:30 am at the Kennedale Community Center.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of
community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments,
information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc.
A. Updates from City Council
Liz Carrington stated that she attended the Congress of New Urbanism conference which talked about
making Cities more walkable.
Charles Overstreet stated that he had also attended the conference and enjoyed a speaker who spoke
about improving racial relations in communities.
B. Updates from the Mayor
1. Certificates of appreciation to the 2014 -2015 Youth Advisory Council
2. Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
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Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro -Tem Turner recognized members of the 2014 -2015 Youth Advisory
Council for their service and presented each member with certificates of appreciation.
Mayor Johnson read aloud a proclamation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and
presented it to the represented group.
C. Updates from the City Manager
1. Governance Report
- Executive Limitations
- Balanced Scorecard
City Manager, Bob Hart introduced the ICMA International Fellows, who are being sponsored by the City
for the month of May. Bob stated that they would be providing presentations later on in the agenda.
Additionally, Bob Hart stated that Michael Miller, a young man who works in the Public Works
Department recently found a wallet with $2000 in it and turned it to the local business where it was
found. The Business owner stated that this was the second time Michael had found money and turned it
in; adding that he was happy to live in a community with such honest City employees.
The governance reports are attached for review.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
All matters listed under consent agenda have been previously discussed, require little or no deliberation, or
are considered to be routine by the council. If discussion is desired, then an item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
A. Consider approval of minutes from April 20, 2015 regular meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from the May 7, 2015 Council Workshop
C. Consider adopting Resolution 448, amending authorized representatives of TEXPOOL local
government investment pool
D. Consider adopting Resolution 449, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term asset
reserve program (TEXSTAR) local government investment pool
E. Consider adopting Resolution 450, amending authorized representatives of Texas Term /Texas Daily
local government investment pool
F. Consider authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for the
assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Kennedale for the 2015 tax year
G. Consider approval of Resolution 451 authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee
and authorize payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
H. Consider approval of Resolution 452 approving a negotiated settlement between the atmos cities
steering committee and Atmos Energy Corp., mid -tex division regarding the company's 2014 and 2015
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rate review mechanism filings
I. City Council to consider approval of Resolution 454 approving the sale of property held for delinquent
taxes, located at 200 - 202 Sixth Street
Motion To approve consent agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles
Overstreet.
Motion passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. City Council to make appointments to the 2015 -16 Youth Advisory Council
City Council interviewed Danielle Quaye, Jillian Melbourne, Samantha Randolph, Alexa Neifert, Carson
Ham, Danielle Hall, Katherine Randolph, Marissa Brennan, Minh -Son Nguyen, and Noet Avila during the
Work Session for appointment to the Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
Motion To appoint all interviewed applicants to the Youth Advisory Council. Action Approve, Moved
By Mike Walker, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
B. City Council to make an appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council interviewed Jeff Whitacre during the Work Session for Place 5 on the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion To appoint Jeff Whitacre to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Place 5. Action Approve,
Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
C. Consider approval of Ordinance 571 re- appointing Kennedale Municipal Court Presiding Judge,
William "Bill" Lane and Associate Judge, Craig Magnuson, and re- appointing Erin Bakker, as
the alternative Associate Judge
City Manager Bob Hart stated that as required by Section 9.03 of the City of Kennedale Home Rule
Charter, appointments /reappointments are to be made every two years for the presiding Municipal
Court Judge, Associate Judge, and alternative Associate Judge, to run concurrent with the Mayor's term.
Bob informed the Council that the appointments were overlooked last year and that staff is requesting
the approval of Ordinance 571 to reappoint Judge William "Bill" Lane and Associate Judge Craig
Magnuson, and alternate Associate Judge Erin Bakker for a one -year term only; noting that this will bring
the appointments back to the prescribed schedule.
Motion To make a one -year reappointment for presiding Municipal Court Judge, Associate Judge, and
alternative Associate Judge. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
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D. Consider approval of personnel policy update
Director of Human Resources, Kelly Cooper presented three purposed personnel policy changes for
Council approval. She stated that the following were the purposed changes:
1. Vacation Policy - When leaving the City of Kennedale, employees will be paid for the full amount of
vacation earned, up to the maximum accrual.
2. Sick Leave Policy - When leaving the City of Kennedale, employees must have five years of service to
be paid for sick leave.
3. Probationary Period for Police and Fire - Police and Fire employees will begin their one -year
probationary period after completion of their FTO training.
There was Council discussion and questions were answered by Kelly Cooper.
Motion To approve the purposed personnel policy updates. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington,
Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion passed Unanimously
E. Consider approval of Ordinance 572 amending Chapter 15 - Nuisances of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Kennedale, Texas by adding a new Section 15 -3 (b) - Certain cars, appliances declared nuisance
Police Chief, Tommy Williams stated that effective March 1, 2015 the Texas Legislature removed the
violation of displaying an expired inspection sticker from the Transportation Code. Inspections are now
included in the requirement for a renewed vehicle registration. This change in the law has necessitated a
change to our nuisance ordinance covering inoperable vehicles. Chief Williams noted that the City
Attorney reviewed the ordinance in its entirety. City Attorney, Wayne Olson stated that he reviewed and
updated the entire nuisance ordinance, as a result of the state law change for junk vehicles.
Motion To approve Ordinance 572 amending Chapter 15 Nuisances of the Code of Ordinances.
Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
F. Presentation of the ICMA /State Department International Fellows
Hong Muyheng, Cambodia
Bounmy Sibounheaung, Laos
Hong Muyheng from Cambodia and Bounmy Sibounheaung from Laos are being sponsored by the City of
Kennedale through the ICMA /State Department International Fellows program. Muyheng and Bounmy
each made a presentation to Council providing an overview of their Countries and the challenges they
face as Human Resource professionals.
G. Proclamation presentation in recognition of IMCA International Fellow - Hong Muyheng
Proclamation presentation in recognition of ICMA International Fellow - Bounmy Sibounheaung
Mayor Brian Johnson stated that the City will host a going away reception for the Fellows on Thursday,
May 28, 2015 at 5:30 pm; additionally he added that the City is declaring that day, May 28th as Hong
Muyheng and Bounmy Sibounheaung Day in the City of Kennedale. A formal presentation of the
proclamations were made to both recipients.
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 8:41 p.m.
A. The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the regular
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 on any item
posted on the agenda and the following items:
1. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION,
IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 8:51 p.m.
Motion To authorize the City Manager to make an offer for the purchase of property at 925 E. Kennedale
Parkway, in an amount not to exceed the price discussed in Executive Session. Action Approve, Moved
By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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