11/08/1984, Regular Meeting Minutes
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 8, 1984
The City of Kennedale City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
J.D. Kirkpatrick at 8:55 p.m. to begin its regular session.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Pro Tem J.D. Kirkpatrick Absent: Harvey Long
Councilmembers Richard Bennett
• Jerry Mitchell
Allan Elrod
Mayor Danny Taylor - arrivals at 9:07 p.m.
Minutes of previous meetings was approved as present to Council.
AGENDA ITEM ~{1 - PUBLIC HEARING #1 - Variance to City Code regulating locations of
Mobile Homes, allowing a security trailer to be placed at varied locations in
Shady Creek, Hillside and Crestview Subdivisions during Construction periods.
Motion to grant variance made by Allan Elrod. Second by Richard Bennett. Motion carried
with none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~F2 - Consideration of Zoning Change Request on Tract 2B & 2C M.P. Lamar
Survey Abst. 987 and Tracts 8B & 8D. D. Strickland Survey Abst. 1376 Change from
"A" Single Family to "F" Commerical. Mr. Roberts and Ms: Carlisle.
The motion by Allan Elrod to grant the zoning change. Second by Richard Bennett.
Motion carried with none opposing.
AGENDA
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2 & 2 g Change Request on Tract 1C E.C. Cannon
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family to G-1 Light Industrial Dist. Mr. Blair, Mr. Busby and Mr. Hamrick.
Motion to approve zoning change by Rich ard Bennett. Seconds by Allan Elrod. Motion
carried with none opposing.
AGENDA ITEM ~k4 - Variance to City Code
regulating locations of Mobile Homes
allowin
Mr. Sherman Bruce to place a watchman's ,
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quarters on Tract 13A David Strickland
Survey Abst. 1376.
The motions was made by Richard Bennett to approve the variance for a period of one
year. The second by Allan Elrod, Motion carried with none opposing.
AGENDA ITEM ~~5 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION - As originally submitted during Nov. 8, 1984
meeting, the Ordinance submitted by Federal Emergencq Management Agency, with the
exception of the penalty clause. As recommended by Ted Rowe_and Don Driver, -the
charge for violation of this Ordinance was increase from $200.00 per violation to
$1,000.00.
The motion to adopt this ordinance was made by Jerry Mitchell. Second by Richard
Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~k7 - Request for a 22 unit per acre Density Adjacent to Treepoint.
Mr. Jamie Cornelius of Sowell co. Requested the council to approve a 22 unit
per acre density on the 1.13 acre. Portion of Lot 3 Block 2 - Treepoints Addition
that they currently own. This would allow the prospective purchasers to know the
density prior to selling of property.
Motion by Richard Bennett to approve recommended 22 units per acre density for
subject property as proposed. Second by Jerry Mitchell. Motion carried with
none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~k6 - MULTIPLE DWELLING DENSITY PROPOSAL.
The Planning ;and Zoning Board has recommended to City Council that Che City Code
be amended to set the multiple family dwelling density at 16 units per acre.
The motion by Allan Elrod was seconded by J.D. Kirkpatrick.
The vote was:
AYE NAY
J.D. KIIZRFATRICK JERRY FfITCHELL
RICHARD BENNETT
ALLAN ELROD
MOTION CARRIES.
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AGENDA ITEM 4k8 - ELIMINATION OF "PYRAMID" ZONING for MULTIPLE DWELLING USE.
Currently, City Codes Authorizes multiple family construction in Zones "D", "E",
and "F" in addition to Zone "C" Planning and Zoning Commission has recommend that
this be eliminated to protect the citzens of Kennedale.
The motion by J.D. Kirkpatrick to Eliminate this process except for those projects
currently under consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The second
made by Allan Elrod. This motion carried with none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~~9 - PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR CABLE TV.
Sammons Communication of Fort Worth has requested the City Council to allow a rate
increase on the Cable TV fees charged in Kennedale. They request that the increase
affect the basic monthly fees from $7.50 to $9.95 and additional outlet charges
from $1.50 to $5.00. •
The motion by Richard Bennett was made to suspend action for no more than 90 days to
call a public hearing. The second by Allan Elrod, this motion carried with none opposing
The public hearing was set for December 13, 1984.
AGENDA ITEM ~~10 - CLOSING OF THE 300 BLOCK OF CAYLEBAITE STREET. p'~-~ ~~'a-~0
The planning and zoning commission recommends that the 300 block of Caylebaite.
be closed. This street has been dedicated but never opened for use.
The motion by Richard Bennett to close the 300 block of Caylebaite Street.
The second by J.D. Kirkpatrick, this motion carried with none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~kll - UNIFORMS FOR WATER/STREET PERSONNEL
The budget contains $1,300.00 for purchase of uniforms. The staff has recommended that
the council rent the uniforms instead of purchasing the uniforms..The staff also
recommends that National Uniform receive the contract for these rental services.
The motion by Richard Bennett to allow the City Administrator to sign a contract with
National Uniforms for the rental of uniform. The second by J.D. Kirkpatrick. Motion 'r
carried with none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~~12 - COURT CLERK AUTHORIZATION
The staff recommends Council designate the City Secretary as Ex-Officio clerk of the
Court with authority to appoint a deputy for that position.
Zh a motion to table this issue was made by Richard Bennett. Second by Jerry Mitchell.
The vote was all nay.
The motion by J.D. Kirkpatrick to adopt Ordinance 84-25, allowing the City Secretary to
be Ex-Officio Court Clerk and to authorized to appoint a deputy with same powers as the
City Secretary. The second by Richard Bennett, this motion carried with none opposed.
AGENDA ITEM ~~13 - Robbins Co. Conceptual Presentation on Proposed New Municipal
Complex
Mr. Don Samanie explained a conceptual site plan designed as the Williamsburg Plaza.
This plan could include the central building as a new municipal complex. During
the presentation, Mr. Samanie requested the council to allow Mr. Rowe and other staff
members to help him design a specific plan that would meet .City's needs. The
Council agreed to this.
AGENDA ITEM ~k14 - TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
The City of Kennedale has been requested to participate in the County Wide housing
rehabilitation program. This program is administrated by the County completely,
but requires aid by the City.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-23 as submitted by Tarrant County was made by
J.D. Kirkpatrick and seconded by Richard Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed.
With no other items on the agenda, the motion by Richard Bennett to enter into
closed session. This motion seconded by J.D. Kirkpatrick, carried with none opposed at
10:50 p.m.
The motion to re-enter into open session was made by Allan Elrod with second by
J.D. Kirkpatrick. Motion carried with none opposed at 11:07 p.m.
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The motion to adjourn was made by J.D. Kirkpatrick and seconded by Allan Elrod.
Motion carried at 11:08 p.m.
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