12/10/1987, Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1519
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
Regular. Meeting - December 10, 1987
Community Center
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Radakovich at 8:03 p.m. with all
members present except John Mallory. Invocation was given by Ted Rowe.
AGENDA ITEM #1 - The minutes of October 15, 1987 and November 12, 1987
were approved as presented.
AGENDA ITEM #3 - Special Use Permit for a self service car wash to be
located on North Little School Road.
This item was the subject of the previous public hearing.
There was more discussion between the Council and the developers leading
to an understanding that Mr. Norm Lacy's prior project would be given
preference if he could begin construction within 45 days, and if not,
his permit would be cancelled.
Based on this understanding, Bill Abbott made a motion to deny the
requested Special Use permit. Mark Wright seconded and all council
members present voted aye except Jerry Mitchell who voted nay.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - Approval of contract for County Health Services
This item concerns a request by the County Health Departmient to assess
annual fees for food establisYunent inspections and the passage of an
ordinance by the city to facilitate enforcement of penalties.
Ted Rowe presented the consensus of a meeting of local businesses held
on December 9, 1987 at which the majority felt that continued food
inspections would be helpful, the fees should be more equitable, and
that other inspection options are available.
Aaron Campbell of the County Health Department spoke to the Council
regarding some technical and financial aspects of the county's program.
Troy Allred appeared to speak on the unfairness of a uniform fee for
both large and small businesses.
Council discussion led to a recommendation that city staff study an
alternative to the county program and report back to the Council.
Mark Wright made a motion, seconded by Bill Abbott to table the item.
All present voted aye except Jerry Mitchell who voted nay.
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REGULAR MEETING - December 10, 1987 Contd.
AGENDA ITEM #4 - Closing of alleys in Blocks 36 through 52 and 60 through
72, Original Town of Kennedale
The Council tabled this item in favor of a public hearing to be held at
the regular January meeting with the added stipulation that the abandon-
ment include return of the alleys to the adjoining property owners.
Bill Abbott made the motion, seconded by Mark Wright and all council
members voted aye.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - License plate registration for unmarked vehicles.
Chief Geeslin made a short presentation to the Council regarding recent
changes in State law affecting this subject.
The Council passed a resolution to designate Police Chief, David S. Geeslin,
as the authorized signature on requests for regular license plates for
unmarked vehicles owned by the City of Kennedale.
The motion was made by Bill Abbott, seconded by Jerry Mitchell. All
present voted in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - Withdrawn pending completion of bonding requirements
for the new City Secretary.
AGENDA ITEM #7 - Approval of a resolution authorizing the City
Administrator to execute on behalf of the City of
Kennedale a "Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Law
Enforcement Interlocal Assistance Agreement."
Chief Geeslin appeared before the Council expressing support for the
agreement and pointed out that it establishes procedures to fix the
cost of assistance.
After a short discussion, a motion was made by Mark Wright to approve
the above captioned resolution, seconded by Jerry Mitchell and all
present voted aye.
AGENDA. ITEM #8 - Request for increase in Wrecker Service Fees.
Mr. Ken pearce appeared before the Council with justifications for increases
in his fees. The major reason for the increase is the increase in the cost
of liability insurance and other recent increases in operating expenses.
Also mentioned was recent and impending increases by nearby cities for
these same services.
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REGULAR MEETING - December 10, 1987 Contd.
After a short discussion a motion was:.made by Bill Abbott.,.- seconded by
perry Mitchell to raise the Wrecker Towing Fee from $50 to $60 and
increase the Daily Storage Charge from $7.50 to $10.00
The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #9 - Withdrawn pending completion of bonding requirements
for the new City Secretary.
AGENDA ITEM #10 - Application for water outside the city - W. A. Willis
Mr. Willis was present to make his request for his new home on the
Kennedale-Everman cut-off which is in the Fort Worth service area.
However, the City of Fort Worth is unable to supply water to Mr. Willis.
Mr. Willis will install the water line from our meter to his home.
After a short discussion, Jerry Mitchell moved to approve the request.
J. D. Kirkpatrick seconded and all council members voted aye.
At 9:02 p.m. Bill Abbott made a motion to go
the purpose of discussing Possible Litigation
made the second and all voted aye.
CERTIFIED AGENDA OF CLOSED SESSION:
Possible Litigation - Zoning
Certification y Ted Rowe
into closed session for
- Zoning. Mark Wright
Adjournment was at 9:41 p.m., upon motion by Jerry Mitchell, seconded
by J. D. Kirkpatrick. All voted aye
ATTEST:
APPROVED
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