2015_12.14 CC Minutesi
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 14, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 406 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:48 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. Retirement Reception for Library Director, Gwen Bevill (5:30 -6:00 p.m.)
A retirement reception was held for Library Director Gwen Bevill, who has been with the Library for 23
years. Gwen started as a volunteer, later working with the Friends of the Library - Kennedale (FOLK). Her
work with the consortium and networking in the region, as well as the construction of a new Library
building, has been instrumental in the success of the Library. The City wishes her well with a David Tripp
watercolor of the Kennedale Clock Tower. City Manager Bob Hart introduced the new Library Director,
Amanda King who will start on December 22.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION (6:00 PM)
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. 5401 High Ridge Road
2. 5400 and 5404 Kennedale Road
B. 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. Floodplain amortization
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2. Land use amortization
3. Municipal setting designation (MSD)
4. Corp of Engineers Section 205 CAP land acquisition parameters
5. Eminent domain with environmental cleanup guidelines
IV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION,
IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 7:00 p.m.
No action required.
V. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:05 p.m.
VI. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker
Absent: None
VI1. INVOCATION
VI11. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
IX. TEXAS PLEDGE
X. 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.
There was no one present requesting to speak.
XI. 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
Frank Fernandez stated that the Brickworks Festival has already received two money pledges.
Additionally, he stated that he attended Andy Nguyen's, Taste of Asia event and would like to see more
participation at the future.
Mike Walker informed the group that the Rotary Club assisted the Kennedale Fire Fighter's Association
with their annual Angel Tree and Coat Drive.
Charles Overstreet stated that he and Mayor Johnson were judges for the Junior High School's talent
show and were invited back to be the emcees. He added that they also attended the Mayor's Christmas
Gala at TCU Stadium.
B. Updates from the Mayor
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Mayor Johnson stated that he, Rachel, Krystal and Tommy went to TCC to look at the plans on the
redesign of Police and the Fire Departments and City Hall. Their next meeting will be December 17, 2015.
C. Updates from the City Manager
There were no updates.
XII. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Executive Limitations
B. Ends Review - Balanced Scorecard
Monitoring information updates are in the agenda packet for review.
XIII. INCIDENTAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
All matters listed under incidental items (consent) 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 November 16, 2015 meeting
Motion To approve all Incidental Items on (Consent) agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Charles
Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
XIV. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Resolution 474 supporting the application for the North Central Texas Council
of Governments (NCTCOG) solid waste grant
City Manager Bob Hart stated that staff request approval to apply for a solid waste grant to be used to
purchase a street sweeper for use on Kennedale Parkway and the Oak Crest area.
Motion To approve Resolution 474 supporting the application for a NCTCOG solid waste grant
application. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
B. Consider approval of a Depository Service Contract with Wells Fargo to serve as the depository bank
to the City of Kennedale until January 31, 2018 with 2 one -year continuations.
Finance Director Krystal Crump stated that Texas Local Government Code requires that cities go out for
bids every five years for depository services. She added that we currently use Wells Fargo Bank, which is
located in Kennedale. The city received two (2) bids for these services; one from Frost Bank and one
from Wells Fargo Bank. Krystal provided the pros and cons of each bid; noting that staff recommends
that we continue service with Wells Fargo Bank.
C. Consider appointment of a legal firm to collect delinquent taxes
Krystal Crump stated that staff interviewed two (2) firms for the collection of delinquent taxes. She
requested that Council review the information provided by both firms and bring forward their
recommendation at the January 2016 Council meeting.
XV. DECISION ITEMS
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A. Presentation by Janine Sisak of DMA Development on multi - family financing
This item was tabled and moved to the January 2016 meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn the December 14, 2015 regular City Council meeting. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly
Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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