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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING I December 18, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION at 5:30 PM I REGULAR SESSION at 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
NOTE:Pursuant to&551.071, Texas Government Code, City Council reserves the right to adiourn 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.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding amending the City of Kennedale
purchasing policy
B. Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding City membership in the Texas Local
Government Center
C. Discussion of items on regular agenda
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. ROLL CALL
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
"Honor the Texas Flag;I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the City Council not scheduled on the agenda may address the
Council, provided that an official`Speaker's Request Form'has been completed and submitted to the City Secretary
prior to the start of the meeting. All comments must be directed towards the Mayor and Council, rather than
individual Councilmembers or staff.All speakers must limit their comments to the subject matter as listed on the
`Speaker's Request Form.'No formal action or discussion can be taken on these items.
VIII. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to specific matters listed below, City Council may receive reports about items of community interest,
including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens, or departments, information regarding holiday
schedules, and upcoming or attended events.
A. Updates from the City Council
B. Updates from the City Manager
C. Updates from the Mayor
D. Stormwater presentation and survey information
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — November 2017
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
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XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
All matters listed under Required Approval Items(Consent)have been previously discussed, require little or no
deliberation, or are considered to be routine by the City Council. If discussion is desired, an item can be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A. Consider approval of minutes from November 20, 2017 regular meeting
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Ordinance 639, amending Chapter 16, Article II "Parks and Recreation
Board"of the Kennedale Code of Ordinances, increasing the board membership from five places to
seven
B. Consider making appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board
C. Determination of violation of expressed prohibition of City Charter/Forfeiture of Office for
Councilmember Sandra Lee, pursuant to Section 3.06 of the City Charter
D. Determination of Excused Absences/Forfeiture of Office for Councilmember Liz Carrington,
pursuant to Section 3.06 of the City Charter
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 legal issues regarding the Open
Meetings Act.
The City Council may meet in closed session pursuant to the Texas Government Code for the
following matters:
• Seek advice from the City Attorney regarding the interpretation of City Charter requirements
regarding vacancies and forfeiture of office.
• Seek advice from the City Attorney regarding Public Official Liability Insurance.
• Pursuant to Section 501.071: 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 legal issues
regarding the Open Meetings Act.
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking
spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight(48)hours
prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the December 18, 2017, agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the main
entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and
readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the
schedule time of said meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Leslie Galloway, Cit ecretary
KENNEDALE
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding amending the City of Kennedale purchasing policy
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time, Council may discuss potential amendments to the purchasing policy. Council member Joplin
has requested that the purchasing policy, as adopted in October 2016, be amended to reduce the
maximum authority of the City Manager as identified in the policy matrix from $50,000 to
$9,999.99. Council Member Joplin's request is copied below. A copy of the current purchasing matrix is
also attached to this report.
Because this request may have a negative impact on the ability of staff to operate efficiently but there has
been insufficient time to thoroughly assess such impact, it is placed on the agenda as a work session
item for discussion and further direction regarding placement of a resolution on a future agenda.
George & Brian,
For the December Council meeting please add changing Appendix A of the City of Kennedale Purchasing
Matrix, lowering the purchase amounts to the agenda:
$0-$3000 same
$3000.01-$9,999.99 - Dept Head &City Manager
$9,999.99 &Above - City Manager&City Council
I'm not sure if a resolution is needed or just a vote to change the purchasing matrix.
Jan
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
Provide staff with further direction.
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1. endix A- Purchasing Matrix [Appendix A- Purchasing Matrix. df
APPENDIX A
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CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
PURCHASING MATRIX
PURCHASE $0-$3,000.00 $3,000.01 -$49,999.99 $50,000&Above
SIGNATURES Department Head ■ Department Head ■ City Manager
REQUIRED ■ City Manager ■ City Council
PURCHASE Not Required ■ Not Required ■ Not Required
ORDER ■ Only If Vendor Needs a Only If Vendor Needs ■ Only If Vendor Needs
LEGAL ■ N/A N Three (3) Quotes ■ Competitive Bid
REQUIREMENT 0 Two(2) Of Three (3) Or
Quotes Must Be HUB Competitive Proposal
Vendors In Tarrant
County
If HUB(s) not listed, City
Is Exempt
EXEMPT N/A Cooperative Programs Cooperative Programs
FROM Purchases Purchases
LEGAL Sole Source Purchases ■ Sole Source Purchases
REQUIREMENT Emergency Purchases ■ Emergency Purchases
■ Professional Service ■ Professional Service
Purchase Purchase-MUST USE
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
PROCESS. REFER TO
SECTION XIII.
MINIMUM ■ Pay Request ■ Pay Request ■ Pay Request
PAYMENT ■ Invoice (Not Quote) ■ Invoice (Not Quote) ■ Invoice (Not Quote)
DOCUMENT(S) Applicable Receipts ■ Applicable Receipts ■ Applicable Receipts
■ Backup Documents ■ Backup Documents ■ Backup Documents
PAYMENT ■ TX Prompt Payment Act ■ TX Prompt Payment Act ■ TX Prompt Payment Act
TERMS (No Later 30 Days) (No Later 30 Days) (No Later 30 Days)
Cooperative Programs (Approved Annually As Of 10/03/12): US General Services Administration (GSA),
Department of Information Resources (DIR), Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), Texas
Multiple Award Schedules (TXMAS), Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS), City of Fort Worth
Cooperative Purchasing Program, Parker County Cooperative Purchasing Program, Tarrant County
Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Houston-Galveston Area
Council (H-GAC), Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard), The Cooperative Purchasing
Network(TCPN), US Communities and Western States Contracting Alliance.
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KENNEDALE
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding City membership in the Texas Local Government
Center
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time, Council may discuss the potential of becoming members of the Texas Local Government
Center.
Following is a copy Council Member Gilley's request for discussion of this item.
Texas Local Government Center
During the workshop session of the Regular December City Council meeting I would like to add a discussion
considering the City joining the Texas Local Government Center as I believe it is a valuable resource in addition to
the Texas Municipal League,to be considered for adoption by resolution on the January Council Agenda.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - C.
I. Subject:
Discussion of items on regular agenda
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time, Council may choose to discuss any item on the agenda.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS -A.
I. Subject:
Updates from the City Council
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Updates and information from City Council Members, if any.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - B.
I. Subject:
Updates from the City Manager
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Updates and information from City Manager George Campbell, if any.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - C.
I. Subject:
Updates from the Mayor
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
Updates and information from Mayor Brian Johnson, if any.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - D.
I. Subject:
Stormwater presentation and survey information
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
Engineering firm Halff Associates works with Kennedale staff to prepare an annual report on the
measurable progress city staff is making towards stormwater best management practice goals. At this
time, Halff engineers will provide an overview of the stormwater management program along with
highlights of Kennedale's progress over the past year and upcoming goals for next year. As part of the
presentation, they will ask the audience and Council members for anonymous feedback on the
stormwater program through a prepared survey.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: MONITORING INFORMATION -A.
I. Subject:
Monthly Financials— November 2017
II. Originated by:
Brady Olsen, Finance Director
III. Summary:
Overview of the City's revenues and expenditures for all funds compared to budget and previous year.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
NOVEMBER
REVENUE SUMMARY BY FUND
FY16-17 FY16-17 CURRENT FY17-18 %OFPYACTUAL %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
REVENUES YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EARNED EARNED REMAINING
GENERAL FUND $ 467,783 $ 5,998,856 $ 6,386,639 $ 459,303 $ 642,607 7.8% 10.1% $ 5,558,848
OTHER GENERAL FUNDS $ 83,337 $ 1,001,006 $ 973,127 $ 21,417 $ 23,872 8.3% 2.5% $ 1,621,293
GENERAL FUND $ 551,120 $ 6,999,862 $ 7,359,766 $ 480,720 $ 666,479 7.9% 9.1% $ 7,180,141
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND $ 132,524 $ 1,282,439 $ 1,665,934 $ 130,881 $ 195,185 10.3% 11.7% $ 1,175,126
WATER/SEWERFUND $ 733,900 $ 4,575,237 $ 4,479,449 $ 399,307 $ 415,034 16.0% 9.3% $ 4,576,801
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND $ 43,058 $ 349,044 $ 256,664 $ 21,833 $ 21,520 12.3% 8.4% $ 470,306
WATER IMPACT FUND $ 9,830 $ 152,434 $ 120,450 $ 9,044 $ 15,066 6.4% 12.5% $ 53,592
SEWER IMPACT FUND $ 30 $ 41,762 $ 28,625 $ 6,553 $ 9,055 0.1% 31.6% $ 19,260
WATERISEWER FUND $ 786,818 $ 5,118,477 $ 4,885,188 $ 436,737 $ 460,675 15A% 9A% $ 5,119,959
EDC4BFUND $ 48,935 $ 483,952 $ 575,878 $ 7,833 $ 19,408 10.1% 3.4% $ 913,819
CAPITAL FUND $ 1,044 $ 180,171 $ 162,535 $ 8,694 $ 13,059 0.6% 8.0% $ 110,961
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND $ 91,089 $ 95,393 $ 25,067 $ - $ - 95.5% 0.0% $ 151,223
TOTALREVENUES 14,160,294 $ 14,674,368 11A% 9.2% $ 14,651,230
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY BY FUND
FY16-17 FY16-17 FY17-18 CURRENT FY17-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
EXPENDITURES YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
GENERAL FUND $ 926,141 $ 5,918,989 $ 6,453,680 $ 640,629 $ 1,012,605 15.6% 15.7% $ 5,476,702
OTHER GENERAL FUND $ 416,095 $ 1,070,763 $ 920,034 $ 57,073 $ 96,780 38.9% 10.5% $ (96,780)
GENERAL FUND $ 1,342,236 $ 6,989,752 $ 7,373,714 $ 697,702 $ 1,109,385 19.2% 15.0% $ 5,379,922
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND $ 34,909 $ 1,423,034 $ 1,663,884 $ - $ 33,794 2.5% 2.0% $ 1,331,833
WATER/SEWERFUND $ 473,281 $ 3,708,608 $ 4,258,316 $ 387,841 $ 537,702 12.8% 12.6% $ 4,292,073
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND $ 50,973 $ 272,138 $ 271,303 $ - $ 51,931 18.7% 19.1% $ 519,226
WATER IMPACTFUND $ - $ - $ 153,573 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 154,415
SEWERIMPACTFUND $ - $ - $ 60,000 $ $ - 0.0% $ 60,000
WATER7SEWERFUND $ 524,254 $ 3,980,746 $ 4,743,192 $ 387,841 $ 589,633 13.2% 12.41/o $ 5,025,714
EDC4B FUND $ 108,701 $ 602,722 $ 592,963 $ 13,431 $ 113,295 18.0% 19.1% $ 690,585
CAPITAL FUND $ 83,630 $ 92,209 $ 175,170 $ 827 $ 1,467 90.7% 0.8% $ 214,773
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND $ 7,459 $ 104,097 $ 22,984 $ - $ - 7.2% 0.0% $ 151,223
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13,192,560 $ 14,571,907 15.9% 12.7% 12,794,049
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
NOVEMBER
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT
FYI 6-17 FYI 6-17 FYI 7-18 CURRENT FYI 7-18 %OFPYACTUAL %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
GENERALFUND YTD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
CITYMANAGER $ 39,102 $ 356,066 $ 352,423 $ 27,356 $ 46,959 11.0% 13.3% $ 305,464
MAYOR/CITY COU NCIL $ 6,674 $ 129,553 $ 115,113 $ 12,100 $ 14,596 5.2% 12.7% $ 100,517
CITY SECRETARY $ 13,818 $ 152,017 $ 144,246 $ 7,039 $ 20,982 9.1% 14.5% $ 123,264
MUN ICIPAL COURT $ 15,707 $ 109,871 $ 128,197 $ 8,384 $ 13,566 14.3% 10.6% $ 114,631
HUMAN RESOURCES $ 25,059 $ 123,083 $ 128,583 $ 9,239 $ 15,252 20.4% 11.9% $ 113,331
FINANCE $ 39,354 $ 293,954 $ 301,564 $ 16,122 $ 35,063 13.4% 11.6% $ 266,501
POLICE $ 344,227 $ 2,149,697 $ 2,405,689 $ 208,721 $ 386,241 16.0% 16.1% $ 2,019,448
FIRE $ 216,814 $ 1,679,349 $ 1,835,873 $ 157,524 $ 253,954 12.9% 13.8% $ 1,581,919
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $ 41,913 $ 305,758 $ 341,663 $ 18,505 $ 28,585 13.7% 8.4% $ 313,078
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER $ 4,931 $ 49,345 $ 51,439 $ 1,006 $ 4,486 10.0% 8.7% $ 46,953
LIBRARY $ 36,354 $ 263,741 $ 258,031 $ 24,207 $ 38,925 13.8% 15.1% $ 219,106
NONDEPARTMENTAL $ 142,190 $ 306,556 $ 390 W $ 150,425 $ 153,993 46.4% 39.4% $ 236,866
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 926,141 $ 5,918,989 $ 640,629 $ 1,012,602 15.6% 15.7% $ 5,441,078
FYI 6-17 FYI 6-17 CURRENT FYI 7-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
WATER/SEWER FUND YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
UTILITY BILLING $ 24,857 $ 928,580 > L i,v $ 5,054 $ 8,820 2.7% 0.7% $ 1,228,223
WATER OPERATIONS $ 133,125 $ 1,263,519 $ 1,649,405 $ 144,318 $ 255,973 10.5% 15.5% $ 1,393,432
DEBT $ 152,813 $ 511,309 $ 677,361 $ 152,813 $ 152,813 29.9% 22.6% $ 524,548
W&S CAPITAL $ - $ 196,862 $ 39,796 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 39,796
NONDEPARTMENTAL $ 162,486 $ 808,339 < 656711 $ 85,656 $ 120,096 20.1% 18.3% $ 534,615
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 473,281 $ 3,708,608 $ 387,841 $ 537,702 12.8%IF 12.6% $ 3,720,614
FYI 6-17 FYI 6-17 CURRENT FYI 7-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
STREETS $ 80,614 $ 711,530 > o96J43 $ 41,831 $ 73,747 11.30/6 10.6% $ 624,396
PARKS MAINTENANCE $ 7,266 $ 77,298 $ 161,368 $ 1,360 $ 1,360 9.4% 0.8% $ 160,008
CAPITAL $ 272,601 $ 281,935 $ 60,523 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 60,523
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 360,481 $ 1,070,763 $ 97" $ 43,192 $ 75,107 33.7% 8.2% $ 844,927
FYI 6-17 FYI 6-17 CURRENT FYI 7-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
EDC46FUNDS YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
ADMINISTRATION $ 21,330 $ 190,611 li:,_ $ 12,516 $ 25,020 11.2% 12.8% $ 170,497
DEBT SERVICE $ 73,380 $ 324,250 $ 322,365 $ 4,766 $ 70,705 22.6% 21.9% $ 251,660
TOWN SHOPPING CENTER $ 13,991 $ 75,209 $ 45,362 $ (3,851) $ 17,571 18.6% 38.7% $ 27,791
TOWNCENTER REDEVELOPMENT $ - $ 12,653 $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0! $ -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 108,701 $ 602,722 $ 563,244 $ 13,431 $
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Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) -A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from November 20, 2017 regular meeting
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
Please see the attached minutes for your approval.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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REGULAR MEETING 1 November 20, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM I REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. At this time City Council will continue interviewing advisory board applicants (previous
interviews were held Thursday, October 19, Thursday, October 26, Thursday, November 2,
Thursday, November 9, and Monday, November 13, 2017)
This item was taken out of order, discussed after fl.C.
There were no interviews or discussion at this time.
B. Review of applicants and discussion of potential appointments to the Board of Adjustment/
Building Board of Appeals, Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission, Kennedale Economic
Development Corporation, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission,
Library Advisory Board, Utility and Infrastructure Board, TownCenter Development District, and
the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
This item was taken out of order, discussed after 11.C and II.A.
There was no discussion at this time.
C. Discuss and provide direction regarding the City's long-range planning, goals, objectives,
and strategic plan and a preferred process for updating such planning initiatives
This item was taken out of order;discussed before II.A.
Councilmember Gilley stated that the comprehensive plan covered 2009—2015, and an update
was needed. Councilmember Lee and Mayor Pro Tern Joplin added that an advisory committee
should be created. City Manager Campbell stated that he would prefer to delay any specific
planning until a new Community Development Director was hired.
City Attorney Wayne Olson stated that comprehensive plans were originally intended to guide
zoning decisions, and although their purpose has since expanded, that all Council decisions on
zoning still must still take into consideration the goals defined by the document.
In response to a question from Mayor Johnson, Campbell stated that he felt it would be most
effective to have the goals of a comprehensive plan in place first, so that they can shape the
development of a strategic plan, which defines specific actions to achieve those goals. He
added that he would suggest that Council agree upon a timeline and parameters for the project,
and then request that the Planning & Zoning Commission facilitate the process.
Councilmember Turner stated that he would like to consider using a consultant. Campbell
stated he would support that. Councilmember Gilley added that he would consider a consultant
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and possibly a cost benefit analysis on development. Councilmember Lee concurred.
In response to Councilmember Turner's question, Campbell stated that this update was not
included in the adopted FY17-18 budget, but that staff could work to identify potential funding,
and that the cost would depend upon the scope of the project and what portions were
completed by staff. He added that the more dramatic the changes to the plan are, the more
time it would take to get adequate public input. Campbell also stated that there is currently quite
a lot of vacant land that is primed for growth, but the community seemed to have conflicting
opinions about the type of development that was desirable. He added that the City is deficient
in parks; and that decisions need to be made about the ratio of single- vs. multi-family housing
and the type and appearance of development best suited to Kennedale Parkway.
Councilmember Turner stated that he did not believe five to ten years was long enough for
developments of that magnitude. Campbell responded that shorter plans recognize that cities
must be dynamic by adapting to changing environments. Councilmember Gilley agreed, adding
that a shorter plan is easier to modify and that keeping pace with a rapidly changing population
and environment is a challenge, but he felt that the aim should be moving the community in the
direction that the current residents hope for, while offering direction and oversight. Mayor
Johnson agreed that a plan should be flexible and that some goals will, by their nature, extend
beyond that five- or ten-year mark. He added the importance of acknowledging the successes
of the current plan during this process, including additional parks and restaurants.
There was some discussion about the legal importance of any adopted plan or zoning not
specifically deterring the development of multi-family housing.
Campbell stated that staff would aim for gathering an advisory committee after the start of the
year. There was some discussion about the difficulty of keeping residents engaged and
Councilmember Gilley proposed an online survey as a part of the planning. Mayor Johnson
added that a live town hall meeting via social media or an online forum might be other options.
Councilmember Turner stated the importance of engaging residents from all areas of the city,
and in keeping residents consistently engaged, not just during processes like this one.
D. Discussion of items on regular agenda
There was no discussion at this time.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the Regular Session at 7:03 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Brian Johnson; Mayor Pro Tern Jan Joplin, Place 5; Rockie Gilley, Place 1; Liz
Carrington, Place 2 (arrived following Work Session,left before Executive Session); Sandra Lee, Place 3; and
Kelly Turner, Place 4 (arrived following Work Session). Absent: None
Staff., City Manager George Campbell, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie Galloway, HR Director Kelly
Cooper, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Public Works Director Larry Ledbetter, Public Works Superintendent Larry Hoover, Public
Works Crew Leader, Ron Taylor, CSI Inspector Dennis Brown, Library Director Amanda King, City Attorney Wayne Olson
V. INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Adams of Covenant Life Baptist Church provided the invocation.
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VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
This item was taken out of order;discussed after Vlll. Reports/Announcements.
• Jeff Nevarez, 338 Spring Branch Lane, requested that Council consider expanding the
Parks Board from five to seven places, to accommodate more applicants.
• Mark Babina, 1056 Falcon Nest, stated that he was supportive of and grateful to City
Manager George Campbell, Finance Director Brady Olsen, and the entire staff.
• Daniel Bennett, 408 Pemberton, White Settlement, requested that Council consider
casting their votes for him on the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board ballot.
• Laurie Sanders, 208 W 51" St., also requested that Council consider expanding the
Parks Board to seven places.
• David Green, 201 W Mistletoe, requested that Councilmembers focus on leadership
and cooperation, rather than divisiveness. He added that Councils should be the voice
of all residents, rather than the voice of those who happen to share their own personal
views, and asked that each Councilmember vote on their own, rather than as a group.
VIII. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
This item was taken out of order, discussed before VII. Visitor/Citizen Forum.
A. Updates from the City Council
• Councilmember Gilley stated that he attended a Local Government Liberty Summit.
• Mayor Pro Tern Joplin stated that residents saw a decrease on their water bills in
November. She added that she attended two Kennedale Area Chamber of Commerce
luncheons, a barbecue at the nursing home, a "Back the Blue" police banquet and Trunk-
or-Treat; Council had interviewed more than 35 applicants for Advisory Boards over the
past month; and had meetings with Commissioner Andy Nguyen, several local business
owners, and the pastor of Blessed Hope.
• Councilmember Turner stated that he was invited to a meeting through the North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) on a program called FirstNet, a cooperative
effort between the federal government and AT&T that would give first responders priority
access to cell reception during incidents, offering another line of communication. The
program is expected to roll out in Texas in 2018-19, and nationwide within five years.
B. Updates from the Mayor
• The City is currently considering the use of more efficient LED lighting
• Talks are in progress with the City of Arlington regarding improvements to Sublett Road
Thank you to Mayor's recognition of Donations to the Veterans and 9/11 Memorials
• Sue West of the Kaufman County Heroes Foundation along with Friendship
Riders and Allied Riders of Texas donated $1,500.00.
• Tom Olson, Road Captain of the American Legion Riders of Mansfield Post 624,
donated $540.00.
• Staff has replaced the pump and is preparing to reseal the base. The fountain
should be operable in about one month.
• The Christmas Tree Lighting will be Tuesday, December 5th, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• There is a Stormwater Survey at www.cityofkennedale.com/stormwater
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■ Mayor Johnson urged residents to contact their State Representative and NCTCOG to
voice their concerns about the 1-20/1-oop 820 intersection on Kennedale Parkway
C. Updates from the City Manager
There were no updates from City Manager George Campbell at this time.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials —October 2017
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from September 7, 2017 special meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from September 14, 2017 special meeting
C. Consider approval of minutes from September 18, 2017 regular meeting
D. Consider approval of minutes from October 19, 2017 special meeting
E. Consider approval of minutes from October 26, 2017 special meeting
F. Consider approval of minutes from November 2, 2017 special meeting
G. Consider approval of minutes from November 9, 2017 special meeting
H. Consider approval of minutes from November 13, 2017 special meeting
1. Consider adopting Resolution 515, waiving the local matching funds on the New Hope Road
Bridge Project, and applying those funds, instead, to other local approved structures
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, item X1.1. (Resolution 515) was removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Motion To approve all required approval items on consent agenda, except item X1.1 (Resolution
515). Action Approve, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Lee. Motion passed Unanimously.
City Manager George Campbell stated that Resolution 515 allows the City to waive their 10%
match on the New Hope Road Bridge Project and divert that money to other specific drainage
projects. Councilmember Gilley stated that there seemed to be no downside to this action.
Motion To approve Resolution 515, waiving the local matching funds on the New Hope Road
Bridge Project, and applying those funds, instead, to other local approved structures. Action
Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Lee. Motion passed Unanimously
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider adoption of Ordinance 638, revising the stormwater (drainage) utility fee
City Manager George Campbell stated that this fee adjustment supported the FY17-18 Budget,
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adopted by Council in September. He added that the Ordinance in the packet had an erroneous
effective date of November 1, 2017, which had since been changed to December 1, 2017; and
an updated version was provided at the dais for Councilmembers' reference.
Motion To approve Ordinance 638, revising the stormwater (drainage) utility fee. Action
Approve, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Carrington. Motion failed with a vote of 3-2, with
Gilley, Lee, and Mayor Pro Tern Joplin voting against approval.
B. Consider making appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Building Board of Appeals, Keep
Kennedale Beautiful Commission, Kennedale Economic Development Corporation, Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Library Advisory Board, Utility and
Infrastructure Board, TownCenter Development District, and the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone
Councilmember Turner stated that he would like to see the Parks and Recreation Board
expanded to seven members, and that he felt Michael Chandler should not be denied
continued service, as he had been a dedicated member for twelve or more years.
Councilmember Gilley stated that all Advisory Board interviews were conducted by himself,
Lee, and Mayor Pro Tern Joplin; and that the slate brought forward for consideration was an
attempt at balancing appointment of both standing members and new applicants.
Councilmember Turner stated that he was unable to attend the interviews due to work, but that
increased communication regarding special meeting scheduling would be appreciated.
Motion To approve David Deaver, Michael Chandler, and Phil Wallace as members of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and to request an item be placed on the Monday,
December 18 Regular Meeting agenda to consider expanding the membership by two places.
Action Approve, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Carrington. Motion passed with a vote of
4-1, with Lee voting against approval.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the Board of Adjustment/Building Board of
Appeals (BOA/BBA). Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Lee.
Councilmember Turner stated that during Work Session, Council discussed the importance of
planning and development, and that the primary boards involved include P&Z and BOA/BBA.
He added that Council should be particularly thoughtful in their appointments to these boards,
and that while new voices are important, he is hesitant to replace more than half of this quasi-
judicial board — including both the chair and vice-chair—with inexperienced members. He
stated that there could be potential ramifications, including legal issues, for the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Joplin stated that she did not consider the titles of chair or vice-chair when
deciding who should continue their service. She added that Lana Sather and Azam Shaikh did
have experience serving on the board, and were not replaced.
Councilmember Turner stated that policy was to move current alternates into acting places and
appoint new members to the alternate places. Councilmember Carrington concurred.
Motion To amend the motion to approve the slate as presented, by moving current members
Altom and Nevarez into Places 1 and 3, and new members Elam and Clementi into alternate
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Places 7 and 9. Action Amend, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Carrington. Motion failed
with a vote of 3-2, with Gilley, Lee, and Mayor Pro Tern Joplin voting against approval.
Mayor Johnson stated that, if there was no further discussion, he now called for a vote on the
original motion, to approve the slate as presented for BOA/BBA.
Motion passed with a vote of 3-2, with Turner and Carrington voting against approval.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Gilley.
Councilmember Turner stated that he saw no reason to remove standing members without
reason when there were already three vacant places available for new appointments.
Motion To amend the motion to approve the slate as presented, by reappointing Ron Whitley
to Place 3, rather than Allen Ray; and instead appointing Allen Ray to Place 7, rather than
Councilmember Sandra Lee. Action Amend, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Carrington.
Motion passed with a vote of 3-2, with Gilley abstaining; Lee, and Mayor Pro Tern Joplin
voting against approval; and Mayor Johnson deciding the tie with a vote for approval.
Mayor Johnson stated that, if there was no further discussion, he now called for a vote on the
amended motion, to appoint Cathy Brown (Place 1), Ronald Whitley (Place 3), Allen Ray (Place
5), and Hollis Matthews (Place 7) to the EDC. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion To approve the slate as presented, replacing Vickie Chandler (who declined the
nomination) with Carole Ray for the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission (KKB). Action
Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the Library Advisory Board. Action Approve,
Moved By Turner, Seconded By Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)
Board. Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Turner. Motion
passed unanimously.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the TownCenter Development District (TDD)
Board. Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Carrington. Motion
passed 4-0, with Turner abstaining.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB) Board.
Action Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Turner. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion To approve the slate as presented for the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
Board. Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Lee.
Councilmember Turner stated that P&Z would be vital to the process of updating the
comprehensive plan, and that he would prefer to reappoint Carolyn Williamson on the board.
Motion To amend the motion to approve the slate as presented, by reappointing Carolyn
Williamson to Place 1, rather than Lary Adkins. Action Amend, Moved By Turner, Seconded
By Carrington. Motion failed with a vote of 3-2, with Gilley, Lee, and Mayor Pro Tern Joplin
voting against approval.
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Mayor Johnson stated that, if there was no further discussion, he now called for a vote on the
original motion, to approve the slate as proposed for P&Z.
Motion passed with a vote of 3-2, with Turner and Carrington voting against approval.
C. Discuss and consider the casting of votes for the 2018 Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD)
Board of Directors
Motion To approve the casting of all six (6) votes for Daniel J. Bennett. Action Approve,
Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Turner. Motion passed unanimously.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council may meet in closed session pursuant to the Texas Government Code for the
following matters:
• Pursuant to Section 501.074: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including
appointees to Ci ty boards and commissions.
• Seek advice from the City Attorney regarding the interpretation of City Charter requirements
regarding vacancies and forfeiture of office.
• Pursuant to Section 501.071: 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 legal issues regarding the Open Meetings Act.
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 9:09 p.m. No action was taken at this time.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
BRIAN JOHNSON. MAYOR LESLIE GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY
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KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Ordinance 639, amending Chapter 16, Article II "Parks and Recreation Board" of the
Kennedale Code of Ordinances, increasing the board membership from five places to seven
II. Originated by:
Larry Hoover, Streets and Parks Supervisor
III. Summary:
When the Parks and Recreation Board was created, it had nine members, which proved diifficult to fill and
made the five-member quorum attendance difficult. In October 2016, staff recommended, and City
Council consequently approved, that the board be reduced to five members, with a quorum requirement
of three.
During the recent Advisory Board application process, there were three new applicants for the Parks
Board, and only space for one. At the request of Council, Ordinance 639, amending the Parks Board
bylaws by expanding the membership to seven, is now presented for your consideration.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. O639_Current Consideration Ordinance
39 ParksBoardAddin TwoMembers. df
2. O523_Historical Ordinance Establishing O523_EstablishParksBoard.pdf
Board
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ORDINANCE NO. 639
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II, "PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article X1 , Section 5 of the Texas Constitution
and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, The City Council previously adopted an ordinance providing for the
creation and appointment of the Parks and Recreation Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend said ordinance to revise the
provisions regarding membership on the board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 16, Article II of the Kennedale City Code is hereby amended by revising
Section 16-11, Membership, to read as follows:
Sec. 16-11. - Membership.
(a) Appointed by a majority vote of the City Council, this board shall consist of seven
(7) regular members designated by Places 1 through 7. Appointments shall take
place in October of each year, with Places 1 , 3, 5, and 7 appointed in odd
numbered years and Places 2, 4, and 6 appointed in even numbered years. The
terms for each place shall be two (2) years. Members must meet the following
qualifications:
(1) Be a register voter of the city;
(2) Shall have resided in the corporate limits of the city for at least one (1)
year; and
(3) Shall continue residency in the city during the term of office.
(b) The City Council shall appoint a replacement to fill any vacancy for the unexpired
term of the member whose place has become vacant.
(c) The City Council shall have the authority to remove any member at any time, with
or without cause.
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SECTION 2.
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of
Kennedale, Texas, and shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinance except
in those instances when provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree a of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance, since the same shall have been
enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 4.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and it
is so ordained.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS, ON THE 18" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, BRIAN JOHNSON
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY, LESLIE GALLOWAY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CITY ATTORNEY,WAYNE OLSON
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ORDINANCE NO. 523
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II, "PARKS
AND RECREATION BOARD", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, AS AMENDED, BY
ESTABLISHING NEW SECTIONS PROVIDING FOR CREATION AND
PURPOSE, MEMBERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, RULES AND
REQUIREMENTS, AND POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article Xl, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS,the City Council previously adopted an ordinance providing for the creation
and appointment of the Parks and Recreation Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend said ordinance to revise the
provisions regarding membership on the board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE,TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 16, Article II of the Kennedale City Code is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
"ARTICLE II. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Sec. 16-10. Creation and Purpose.
There is hereby created and established a parks, and recreation board. Such board shall be
officially designated as the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Kennedale, Texas. The
board shall provide recommendations and advice to the city council on policies, projects, and
other matters pertaining to parks, recreation, public space, and community events in the City of
Kennedale
Sec. 16-11. Membership.
(a) Appointed by majority vote of the City Council, this board shall consist of nine (9)
regular members designated by Places 1 through 9. Appointments shall take place in October of
each year,with Places 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 appointed in odd numbered years and Places 2, 4, 6, and 8
appointed in even numbered years. The term for each place shall be two (2) years. Members
must meet the following qualifications:
(1) Be a registered voter of the city;
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(2) Shall have resided in the corporate limits of the city for at least one (1) year; and
(3) Continue residency in the city during the term of office.
(b) The City Council shall appoint a replacement to fill any vacancy for the unexpired term
of the members whose place has become vacant.
(c) The City Council shall have the authority to remove any member at any time, with or
without cause.
See. 16-12. Organization,Rules, and Requirements.
(a) By November of each year, the membership shall determine, by simple majority vote, a
chair and a vice chair. The terms of the chair and vice chair shall be one (1) year. It will be the
duty of the Chair to preside over meetings and to assist in setting meeting agendas. If the chair is
absent the vice chair shall assume the duties of that office.
(b) Members of the board shall meet at least ten (10) times per year, on a regular day and
time selected by its members. The chair may call special meetings as necessary.
(c) The board shall conduct meetings and govern its proceedings according to the City
Council's adopted rules of order, abide by the Texas Open Meetings Law, and shall keep a
record of its proceedings, including votes and attendance, and shall submit these records to the
City Secretary's Office.
(d) Members of the board shall not take any action unless a quorum is present. A quorum
shall consist of five (5) members. Each member, including the Chair, is entitled to one (1) vote,
and action of the board shall require a majority of those members present.
(e) The City Manager shall designate a city employee to serve as staff liaison to the board.
(f) Members of the board shall receive five dollars ($5.00) for each regular meeting attended
as compensation for the performance of their duties, but no compensation shall be paid for
special meetings. In addition, members may receive reimbursement of authorized expenses
attendant to the performance of their duties.
See. 16-13. Powers and Duties.
(a) This board is advisory only and shall not have any decision-making authority.
(b) The board shall have the following duties:
(1) To make studies and project plans for the improvement and acquisition of public
parks and open spaces with a view of park development and extension, and to
recommend all matters for the development and advancement of the city parks
and open space facilities, layout and appearance, and to perform the duties of
advance planning for future acquisition and development of potential park and
open space lands;
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(2) To aid and assist the city in the procuring of financial and other aids and
assistance for the city from the state and federal governments and their agencies
for each and all of the purposes herein enumerated;
(3) To act with and assist all other municipal boards, governmental agencies,regional
associations and especially the city council in formulating proper plans for
municipal park and open space development;
(4) To plan and recommend the location, plan, and extent of city parks, playgrounds,
and other public grounds and public improvements, for the location and planning
of public buildings, schools and other properties, and of recreational facilities,
including those public and privately owned improvements for water, lights,
sanitation, sewer disposal, and drainage;
(5) To recommend general rules and regulations governing use of parks, open spaces,
community,recreational facilities and buildings;
(6) To recommend plans for improving, developing, expanding and beautifying the
parks and public buildings in or adjacent to the city and to cooperate with the city
council and other agencies of the city in advising, establishing, locating,
improving, selecting, expanding and maintaining the public parks, playgrounds
and lakes for public recreation;
(7) To recommend programs and community events to the city council, to originate,
plan and coordinate recreation programs and community events for all segments
of the population, throughout all seasons of the year. Efforts by the board should
be made to assure that all recommendations will utilize existing facilities and
organizations to provide recreational, leisure, and community event activities to
the citizens. The board should concern itself with the possibilities of gaining
cooperative use of noncity-owned facilities and implementing proven programs to
attract participants for recreational activities.
(8) To accomplish these duties, the board may establish subcommittees as necessary.
Any subcommittee shall be chaired by a Parks and Recreation Board member, and
an unspecified number of community volunteers may be chosen by the
commission as working subcommittee members."
Secs. 16-14 - 16-19. Reserved."
SECTION 2.
The two alternates serving on the board at the time of this Ordinance's approval shall
serve as regular members until October 2013 or until his or her successor is appointed by the
City Council.
SECTION. 3
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Kennedale, and
shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinance except in those instances when
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provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in
which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not
affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph
or section.
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and it is so
ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this l lt" day of July, 2013.
(2�4
yor, John Clark
Attest:
`°° F yCENNFO°0'i
Amethyst G. Cir o, City Secretary e ci
co
Effective Date:
Approved As To Form And Legality: C0
Wayne Olson, City Attorney
I
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KENNEDALE
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- B.
I. Subject:
Consider making appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time, Council may consider making appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board.
For your reference, Azam Shaikh was the Place 5 incumbent (replaced by Phil Wallace); and Carlos
Chargoy interviewed for this board and was on the proposed slate considered at the November 20
meeting, but Council chose to reappoint Michael Chandler to Place 3 instead.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- C.
I. Subject:
Determination of violation of expressed prohibition of City Charter/Forfeiture of Office for Councilmember
Sandra Lee, pursuant to Section 3.06 of the City Charter
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
This hearing is placed on the agenda at the request of City Council Members.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- D.
I. Subject:
Determination of Excused Absences/Forfeiture of Office for Councilmember Liz Carrington, pursuant to
Section 3.06 of the City Charter
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
This hearing is placed on the agenda at the request of City Council Members.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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KENNEDALE
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Date: December 18, 2017
Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
The City Council may meet in closed session pursuant to the Texas Government Code for the following
matters:
• Seek advice from the City Attorney regarding the interpretation of City Charter requirements regarding
vacancies and forfeiture of office.
• Seek advice from the City Attorney regarding Public Official Liability Insurance.
• Pursuant to Section 501.071: 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 legal issues regarding
the Open Meetings Act.
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169