2015_08.17 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 17, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:36 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 durin_g the work session or the re_gular
session to discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City
Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
A. Discuss bid award for health, dental, vision, life and AD &D, and voluntary life insurance and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements
Human Resource Director, Kelly Cooper provided Council with highlights for employee benefit
renewals. Kelly stated that staff budgeted for a 12 percent increase on health insurance;
however, the renewal came in at 20 percent. She noted that after an unsuccessful bid process,
staff looked at plan design options to help lower the renewal cost. Kelly concluded that staff
recommends staying with Blue Cross Blue Shield with a 9.38 percent increase for the upcoming
budget year; adding that the new policy design will increase the deductible by $500; the co -pays
will be $40, and it lowers the coinsurance to 70 percent.
There was discussion on the city's future options for the coming years, and possible changes
that may have to happen. It was noted that this item is on the consent agenda for approve
tonight.
B. Review of Annual Fire /EMS 2014 Incident Reporting
Fire Chief, Mike McMurray provided an overview of the annual Fire /EMS Incident Report. Mike
stated that the city had a high number of structure fires with one death last December; he added
that most calls were not serious fires. Additionally, it was noted that Kennedale Fire Department
responds to fire calls in Forest Hill and Rendon as part of the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
Agreement.
C. Discuss potential FEMA grant application for flood mitigation
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City Manager, Bob Hart stated that Tarrant County has been included on the Presidential
Application, which opens up our ability to apply for FEMA assistance for flood mitigation within
Village Creek. Bob explained that this is a FEMA Flood Mitigation Program that is set up to go
after properties that have repetitive flood losses; which is mitigating future claims against the
flood insurance program. He added that he has asked Halff and Associates to provide a cost to
put together a grant application and is requesting approval from Council to move forward with
the grant application. Council gave permission to proceed.
D. Discussion of items on regular agenda
No items were discussed at this time. Council moved into executive session.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:00 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.
Kent Lloyd, 5931 Stone Meadow Court, Arlington, spoke as a representative for the Kennedale
Wildcat Booster Club. Mr. Lloyd proposed to Council that the city purchase Kennedale Wildcat
Booster flags to put at municipal buildings, the roundabouts, and other public locations to promote
support for the home team and the school district. He added that tee shirts were also available for
purchase.
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
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Kelly Turner stated that the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee will meet again in a
few weeks.
B. Updates from the Mayor
There were no updates from the Mayor.
C. Updates from the City Manager
1. Governance Report
- Executive Limitations
- Balanced Scorecard
The governance reports are attached for review. There were no updates from the City Manager.
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 July 20, 2015 regular meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from August 7, 2015 Budget Workshop
C. Consider approval of Resolution 461 to add a Reserve Officer to the Police Department
D. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for administrative costs
funding for Section 5310 program with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
E. Consider approval to extend the Interlocal Agreement for participation in Fort Worth's
Environmental Collection Center /Household Hazardous Waste program through September 30,
2016
F. Discuss bid award for health, dental, vision, life and AD &D, and voluntary life insurance and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements
Motion To approve consent agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet,
Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Resolution 462 approving the report for the Kennedale Parkway Access Study
City Manager, Bob Hart stated that this is a follow -up to a meeting that he, Councilman
Overstreet, and Mayor Johnson attended with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
and the Council of Governments (COG). Staff is requesting approval to submit a formal request
for an access study on the left -hand turn lane on Kennedale Parkway. He added that the city is
looking for long -term improvements for the Parkway.
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Motion To approve Resolution 462, approving the report for the Kennedale Parkway Access
Study. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 6:00 p.m.
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. 213 Valley Lane
2. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway
3. 501 Cory A. Edwards (Easement)
B. The Kennedale 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
project with whom the city is conducting economic development negotiations.
1. 6900 Block Kennedale Parkway
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 6:32 p.m.
No action required.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly
Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
Brian Johnson, ayor
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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