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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING I January 12, 2018
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. Discussion of items on regular agenda
B. Discussion of potential board appointments to fill vacancies
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
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — December 2017
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
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 December 18, 2017 regular meeting
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XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Certification by City Secretary of Citizens Petitions for recall under Article XI of the City
Charter; and Consideration and/or action regarding Citizens Petitions for recall under Article XI
of the City Charter
B. Consider approval of Resolution 516, calling a Special Election for May 5, 2018, pursuant to
Article XI of the City Charter
C. Determination of violation of express 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, public official liability insurance, legal issues regarding the Open Meetings Act,
interpretation of City Charter requirements regarding forfeiture of office, and the following litigation:
A. Ray v. Johnson, et al; Civil Action No. 4:17-CV-1 006-Y
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 January 12, 2018, 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
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 12, 2018
Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION -A.
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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Agenda Item No: WORK SESSION - B.
I. Subject:
Discussion of potential board appointments to fill vacancies
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
At this time, Council may discuss potential appointments to fill advisory board vacancies.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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Date: January 12, 2018
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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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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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: MONITORING INFORMATION -A.
I. Subject:
Monthly Financials— December 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
DECEMBER 2017
REVENUE SUMMARY BY FUND
FY16-17 FY16-17 CURRENT FY17-18 %OFPYACTUAL %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
REVENUES YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EARNED EARNED REMAINING
GENERAL FUND $ 2,418,900 $ 5,998,856 $ 6,386,639 $ 2,163,078 $ 2,805,685 40.3% 43.9% $ 3,395,770
OTHER GENERAL FUNDS $ 214,166 $ 1,001,006 $ 973,127 $ 118,542 $ 142,415 21.4% 14.6% $ 1,502,750
GENERAL FUND $ 2,633,066 $ 6,999,862 $ 7,359,766 $ 2,281,620 $ 2,948,100 37.6% 40.1% $ 4,898,520
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND $ 698,914 $ 1,282,439 $ 1,665,934 $ 684,715 $ 879,900 54.5% 52.8% $ 490,412
WATER/SEWERFUND $ 1,068,028 $ 4,575,237 $ 4,479,449 $ 664,172 $ 1,079,206 23.3% 24.1% $ 3,912,629
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND $ 64,513 $ 349,044 $ 256,664 $ 43,692 $ 65,212 18.5% 25.4% $ 426,614
WATER IMPACT FUND $ 9,848 $ 152,434 $ 120,450 $ 7,912 $ 22,978 6.5% 19.1% $ 45,680
SEWER IMPACT FUND $ 45 $ 41,762 $ 28,625 $ 3,286 $ 12,340 0.1% 43.1% $ 15,975
WATERISEWER FUND $ 1,142,434 $ 5,118,477 S 4,885,188 $ 719,061 $ 1,179,736 22.3% 24.1% 5 4,400,898
EDC4BFUND $ 91,053 $ 483,952 $ 575,878 $ 378,314 $ 397,534 18.8% 69.0% $ 535,693
CAPITAL FUND $ 8,352 $ 180,171 $ 162,535 $ 17,446 $ 30,505 4.6% 18.8% $ 93,515
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND $ 91,089 $ 95,393 $ - $ - 95.5% 0.0% $ 151,223
TOTALREVENUES 4,664,907 14,160,294 14,674,368 4,081,156 5A35,774 32.9% 37.0% $ 10,570,260
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY BY FUND
FY16-17 FY16-17 FY17-18 CURRENT FY17-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
EXPENDITURES YFD ACTUAL ADOPTED MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
GENERAL FUND $ 1,358,931 $ 5,918,989 $ 6,453,680 $ 456,743 $ 1,469,345 23.0% 22.8% $ 5,019,962
OTHER GENERAL FUND $ 451,319 $ 1,070,763 $ 920,034 $ 64,542 $ 148,211 42.1% 16.1% $ (148,211)
GENERAL FUND $ 1,810,250 $ 6,989,752 $ 7,373,714 $ 521,285 $ 1,617,556 25.9% 21.9% $ 4,871,751
GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND $ 34,909 $ 1,423,034 $ 1,663,884 $ - $ 33,794 2.5% 2.0% $ 1,331,833
WATER/SEWERFUND $ 776,118 $ 3,708,608 $ 4,258,316 $ 243,194 $ 780,896 20.9% 18.3% $ 4,048,879
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND $ 17,295 $ 272,138 $ 271,303 $ 13,672 $ 65,603 6.4% 24.2% $ 505,554
WATER IMPACTFUND $ - $ - $ 153,573 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 154,415
SEWERIMPACTFUND $ - $ - $ 60,000 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 60,000
WATER7SEWERFUND $ 793,413 $ 3,980,746 $ 4,743,192 $ 256,866 $ 846,499 19.9% 17.8% $ 4,768,848
EDC4B FUND $ 135,499 $ 602,722 $ 592,963 $ 28,625 $ 141,920 22.5% 23.9% $ 661,960
CAPITAL FUND $ 83,630 $ 92,209 $ 175,170 $ 3,605 $ 5,073 90.7% 2.9% $ 211,167
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND $ 29,110 $ 104,097 $ 22,984 $ - $ - 28.0% 0.0% $ 151,223
EXPENDITURES TOTAL 6i $ 14,571,907 :i
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ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
DECEMBER 2017
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 $ 62,262 $ 356,066 $ 352,423 $ 26,098 $ 73,057 17.5% 20.7% $ 279,366
MAYOR/CITY COU NCIL $ 14,905 $ 129,553 $ 115,113 $ 16,567 $ 31,163 11.5% 27.1% $ 83,950
CITY SECRETARY $ 29,841 $ 152,017 $ 144,246 $ 6,966 $ 27,948 19.6% 19.4% $ 116,298
MUN ICIPAL COURT $ 23,887 $ 109,871 $ 128,197 $ 7,495 $ 21,061 21.7% 16.4% $ 107,136
HUMAN RESOURCES $ 33,357 $ 123,083 $ 128,583 $ 15,961 $ 31,213 27.1% 24.3% $ 97,370
FINANCE $ 54,416 $ 293,954 $ 301,564 $ 17,409 $ 52,472 18.5% 17.4% $ 249,092
POLICE $ 490,957 $ 2,149,697 $ 2,405,689 $ 148,029 $ 534,270 22.8% 22.2% $ 1,871,419
FIRE $ 362,649 $ 1,679,349 $ 1,835,873 $ 150,097 $ 404,051 21.6% 22.0% $ 1,431,822
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $ 64,120 $ 305,758 $ 341,663 $ 15,855 $ 44,440 21.0% 13.0% $ 297,223
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER $ 10,857 $ 49,345 $ 51,439 $ 7,301 $ 11,787 22.0% 22.9% $ 39,652
LIBRARY $ 55,787 $ 263,741 $ 258,031 $ 23,435 $ 62,360 21.2% 24.2% $ 195,671
NONDEPARTMENTAL $ 155,894 $ 306,556 $ 390 RSo $ 21,531 $ 175,524 50.9% 44.9% $ 215,335
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,358,932 $ 5,918,989 $ 456,744 $ 1,469,346 23.0% 22.8% $ 4,984,334
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 $ 140,968 $ 928,580 > Ui,v $ 59,322 $ 68,142 15.2% 5.5% $ 1,168,901
WATER OPERATIONS $ 246,551 $ 1,263,519 $ 1,649,405 $ 114,503 $ 370,476 19.5% 22.5% $ 1,278,929
DEBT $ 152,813 $ 511,309 $ 677,361 $ - $ 152,813 29.9% 22.6% $ 524,548
W&S CAPITAL $ 17,385 $ 196,862 $ 39,796 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 39,796
NONDEPARTMENTAL $ 218,400 $ 808,339 < 65A 711 $ 69,369 $ 189,465 27.0% 28.9% $ 465,246
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 776,117 $ 3,708,608 $ 243,193 $ 780,896 20.9% 18.3% $ 3,477,420
FYI 6-17 FYI 6-17 CURRENT FYI 7-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
STREETS $ 150,465 $ 711,530 > o96i43 $ 56,766 $ 130,513 21.1% 18.7% $ 567,630
PARKS MAINTENANCE $ 21,281 $ 77,298 $ 161,368 $ 7,776 $ 17,698 27.5% 11.0% $ 143,670
CAPITAL $ 279,573 $ 281,935 $ 60,523 $ - $ - 0.0% $ 60,523
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 451,319 $ 1,070,763 $ 97" $ 64,542 $ 148,211 42.1% 16.1% $ 771,823
FYI 6-17 FYI 6-17 CURRENT FYI 7-18 %OFPYBUDGET %OFCYBUDGET BUDGET
EDC46FUNDS YTD ACTUAL MONTH YTD EXPENSED EXPENSED REMAINING
ADMINISTRATION $ 41,475 $ 190,611 li_,_ $ 6,804 $ 31,824 21.8% 16.3% $ 163,693
DEBT SERVICE $ 77,953 $ 324,250 $ 322,365 $ 4,766 $ 75,471 24.0% 23.4% $ 246,894
TOWN SHOPPING CENTER $ 16,072 $ 75,209 $ 45,362 $ 17,055 $ 34,626 21.4% 76.3% $ 10,736
TOWNCENTER REDEVELOPMENT $ - $ 12,653 $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0! $ -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 135,499 $ 602,722 $ 561, $ 28,625 $ 141,921
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Date: January 12, 2018
Agenda Item No: REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) -A.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of minutes from December 18, 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 I December 18, 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 5:32 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding amending the City of Kennedale
purchasing policy
City Manager George Campbell stated that this item was added at the request of Council. Mayor
Pro Tern Jan Joplin proposed lowering the amount that the City Manager was authorized to
spend without seeking Council approval from $50,000.00 to $10,000.00.
Campbell responded that the current limit is not unusually high, and that setting it to $10,000.00
would limit his ability to conduct the daily operations necessary to meet contractual obligations
and to move forward on projects approved by Council through the adoption of the budget. There
was some discussion about how often the current threshold is met versus how often a threshold
of$10,000.00 might be, and the possibility of meeting more often.
Councilmember Kelly Turner stated that, though he understood the desire to lower the
threshold, he did not believe such a dramatic decrease was necessary. Mayor Brian Johnson
proposed considering a lower limit only for items that were not included in the budget.
Gilley asked that staff survey similar cities for their purchasing policies.
B. Hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding City membership in the Texas Local
Government Center
Gilley stated that the Texas Local Government Center (TLGC) is a relatively new organization
that provides resources to members of local government.
TLGC Executive Director Art Martinez stated that the organization was created as a public policy
think-tank that was more resident-oriented, focusing on transparency and budgetary reform. He
added that membership was currently free. In response to Mayor Johnson's question, Martinez
stated that there was currently one other member City.
C. Discussion of items on regular agenda
There was no discussion at this time.
Mayor Johnson recessed to Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. Executive Session recessed at 6:15
p.m., when two of the four attending Councilmembers left and there was no longer a quorum.
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III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:01 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Brian Johnson; Mayor Pro Tern Jan Joplin, Place 5; Rockie Gilley, Place 1; Liz
Carrington, Place 2; Sandra Lee, Place 3; and Kelly Turner, Place 4. Absent: None
Staff., City Manager George Campbell, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie Galloway, Finance Director
Brady Olsen, Fire Chief Mike McMurray, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Police Captain Darrell Hull, Public Works Director Larry
Ledbetter, Public Works Superintendent Larry Hoover, Library Director Amanda King, City Attorney Wayne Olson
V. INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Joplin provided the invocation.
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
• Kelli Rod, 945 Little School Road, and Scott Shepherd, CEO of 6 Stones gave an overview
of the organization that was founded in January 2009 and aims to revitalize cities.
• Frank Fernandez, 911 Shady Vale Drive, stated his appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Hollis Matthews, 1252 Elmbrook Drive, presented Charter amendments that he proposed
be presented to voters at the May 5, 2018 election.
• Syed Hassan, 601 Engleside Drive, Arlington, TX, representing DFW Regional Concerned
Citizens, stated that he believed recall of Councilmembers should only be used in serious
situations that threaten the community, rather than to settle disagreements.
• Ron Whitley, 1009 Oakridge Court, stated his appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's
service to the City of Kennedale.
• Mike Walker, 717 Shady Creek, stated his appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's
service to the City of Kennedale.
• Daniel Bennet, 408 Pemberton Street, Fort Worth, TX, presented information to the
Council about the past elections and actions of the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board.
• Terri Arangio, 3402 Jerry Lane, Arlington, TX, stated her appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Joe Taylor, 604 Bluebonnet Lane, submitted written comments stating his appreciation for
Councilmember Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Jesse Taylor, 4408 Village Creek Road, Fort Worth, Chair of Republican Party of Precinct
1297, stated his appreciation for Councilmember Lee's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Chris Pugh, 715 Timberline, stated his appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's
service to the City of Kennedale.
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• Laurie Sanders, 208 W 5th Street, stated her appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's
service to the City of Kennedale.
• Carolyn Coker Williamson, 3170 Joplin Road, stated her appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Greg Adams, 704 Crestview Drive, stated his appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's
service to the City of Kennedale.
• Charles Overstreet, 1256 Wendy Court, stated his appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Ann Fontenot, 1043 Foxwood Drive, stated her appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Wilda Turner, 1013 Sublett Road, stated her appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's
and Ernest Harvey's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Sharon Hamrick, 1024 Sublett Road, stated her appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Eric Elam, 349 Kennedale Sublett Road, spoke about a former Kennedale ISD bond and
past disagreements.
• Anthony J. Arangio, 3402 Jerry Lane, Arlington, TX, stated his appreciation for
Councilmember Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Marsha Knox, 200 Hilltop Drive, stated her appreciation for Councilmember Lee's service
to the City of Kennedale.
• John Clark, 100 Meadowlake Court, encouraged Council to demonstrate statesmanship
and stated his appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's service to the City of
Kennedale.
• Dean Carrington, 1004 Ohio Court, stated his appreciation for Councilmember
Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale; and summarized the health issues she has
experienced.
• Kayla Hughes, 1208 Hunters Haven Drive, submitted written comments stating her
appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Jeffrey Nevarez, 338 Spring Branch Lane, submitted written comments stating his
appreciation for Councilmember Carrington's service to the City of Kennedale.
• Ruby Faye Woolridge, 2001 Norwood Lane, submitted written comments asking "why is
this happening?"
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VIII. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the City Council
• Mayor Pro Tern Joplin thanked staff for the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival and the Fire
Department's Angel Tree. She added that she was working on a Fire Department salary
plan and addressing various resident and business issues. She concluded by saying that
she does not like the current situation and feels things could have been done differently.
• Councilmember Turner stated that he was named Chair of the Emergency Preparedness
Planning Committee (EPPC), a group that aims to ensure that all communities have
access to resources during an event and conducts citizen training.
B. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell had no updates at this time.
C. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Brian Johnson stated that he attended the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership
and Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition meetings regarding the transportation needs of
those who face economic challenges. He added that he was named the Vice-Chair of the
Mayor's Council and spent time working on a promotion video of the disc golf course at Sonora
Park with Parks and Recreation Board Member Phil Wallace.
D. Stormwater presentation and survey information
Public Works Superintendent Larry Hoover introduced Ben Pylant and Matt Stahl of Halff
Associates, who distributed a survey and discussed the importance of managing stormwater,
as it is not connected to the sewer system, meaning it is discharged into waterways untreated.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — November 2017
There was no discussion at this time.
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from November 20, 2017 regular meeting
Motion To approve the Required Approval Items (Consent) Agenda. Action Approve, Moved
By Turner, Seconded By Carrington. Motion passed unanimously.
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
Motion To approve Ordinance 639, amending Chapter 16, Article II "Parks and Recreation
Board" of the Kennedale Code of Ordinances, increasing board membership from five places to
seven. Action Approve, Moved By Turner, Seconded By Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
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B. Consider making appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board
Motion To approve appointment of Carlos Chargoy to the Parks and Recreation Board, Place
7. Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin, Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed
unanimously.
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
Councilmember Turner thanked everyone who spoke during the Visitors Forum and stated that
he felt it was clear that residents wished that the Council move forward as a board of five, as
nothing that has allegedly occurred has "endangered the public good." He concluded by saying
that he would prefer to find a way to move forward, working together.
Motion To postpone determination of violation of expressed prohibition of City Charter/
Forfeiture of Office for Councilmember Sandra Lee until no earlier than December 25, 2017.
Action Postpone, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tern Joplin.
City Attorney Wayne Olson read the Charter provisions regarding forfeiture of office and noted
that this procedure was rarely utilized. He added that he would recommend that the Council
grant extensions if either Lee or Carrington made such a request.
Gilley stated that these were very serious charges and that he felt Councilmember Lee had not
been given adequate time to prepare. Turner stated that he felt it was in the community's best
interest to move forward as a Council of five; but that if Council does decide that members
should be dismissed if a violation had been made, that he did feel that violations had occurred.
Lee stated that she took issue with the timing of the hearing, as the cited acts occurred during
June and July of 2017. Turner stated that the issues were ignored at the time in an attempt to
work together, and that he still felt that voters — rather than the Council —should be allowed to
decide. He added that he felt what citizens had said tonight clearly showed that they wish for
Council to postpone these hearings, set aside differences, and move forward working together.
Mayor Pro Tern Joplin stated that she felt Councilmember Carrington had adequate time to
prepare. Gilley stated that Carrington had ten days to prepare and that he felt Lee should be
given the same time to prepare.
Mayor Johnson stated that he felt that residents wanted Council to put away the issues and find
a way to move forward together. He asked what would be gained by holding these hearings.
Gilley answered that we would gain the following of the rules of the Charter. Mayor Pro Tem
Joplin stated that she also supported following the Charter and that as new councilmembers
they needed but had lacked the support and guidance of veteran members because of the
excessive absences. She added that if she was in Carrington's position, that she would resign.
In response to Turner's question, Gilley and Joplin stated that, if Lee's actions were shown to be
a violation of the Charter, they would vote to vacate her seat. Turner stated that he did not feel
that upholding the rules of the Charter trumped protecting the best interest of the community.
Motion passed 4-0, with Lee abstaining.
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D. Determination of Excused Absences/Forfeiture of Office for Councilmember Liz Carrington,
pursuant to Section 3.06 of the City Charter
Turner stated that he felt the hearing should be postponed until Carrington felt adequately
prepared to answer the charges. Gilley stated that he could support that decision, if the hearing
was held no later than Friday, January 12, 2018.
Motion To postpone this item to a date no later than January 12, 2018. Action Postpone,
Moved By Turner, Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed 3-1, with Carrington abstaining and
Mayor Pro Tern Joplin voting against.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
Executive Session was held following Work Session, before the Regular Session was called to order.
No action was taken at this time.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:14 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: January 12, 2018
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Certification by City Secretary of Citizens Petitions for recall under Article XI of the City Charter; and
Consideration and/or action regarding Citizens Petitions for recall under Article XI of the City Charter
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie Galloway will present the certification of the
citizens petitions to City Council, calling for the recall of Councilmembers Jan Joplin and Sandra Lee.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
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405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
CITY OF KENNEDALE §
CERTIFICATION OF PETITION BY CITY SECRETARY
I, Leslie Galloway, City Secretary of the City of Kennedale,Texas, do hereby certify that the attached petition
regarding the recall of City Council Member SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3,filed in my office Monday,January 8,
2018, by John Clark contained 501 signatures, of which at least 425 were verified as adequate and complete.
Section 11.03 (Recall) of the City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter reads:
The qualified voters of the City shall have the power to recall any elected official of the City and may
exercise thatpower by filing with the City Secretary a petition containing the same number of
signatures and qualifications as required for an initiative petition*under this Charter. If thepetition
is certified by the City Secretary to be sufficient, the City Council shall call an election to determine
whether the official named in the petition shall be recalled. The election shall be held no earlier than
thirty(30)days after the City Council receives the petition, nor no later than the next special election
as allowed in the Texas Election Code.
Section 11.01 (Initiative) of the City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter reads:
Any initiated ordinance may be submitted to the City Council by a petition signed by qualified voters
equal in number to *at least twenoL-five(25)percent of the votes cast in the last regular municipal
election, but not less than two hundred and fifty(250)signatures.
According to Tarrant County Election Records, there were 1,216 voters in the most recent General Election,
held May 6,2017; therefore a minimum of 304 signatures is required. There are a sufficient number of
verified signatures. I have determined that the petition has a proper,attached affidavit of the person who filed
the petition and it otherwise meets the procedures of the Charter and other laws. Pursuant to Section 11.03 of
the Charter, the City Council shall call a Special Election to determine whether the official named in the petition
—SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3—shall be recalled. The next Special Election date that meets the requirements of the
Charter and state law is Saturday,May 5,2018, and the deadline for calling such an election is Friday, February
16, 2018.
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
CITY OF KENNEDALE §
CERTIFICATION OF PETITION BY CITY SECRETARY
I, Leslie Galloway, City Secretary of the City of Kennedale,Texas, do hereby certify that the attached petition
regarding the recall of City Council Member JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5, filed in my office Monday,January 8,
2018, by John Clark contained 498 signatures, of which at least 421 were verified as adequate and complete.
Section 11.03 (Recall) of the City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter reads:
The qualified voters of the City shall have the power to recall any elected official of the City and may
exercise that power by filing with the City Secretary a petition containing the same number of
signatures and qualifications as required for an initiative petition*under this Charter. If the petition
is certified by the City Secretary to be sufficient, the City Council shall call an election to determine
whether the official named in the petition shall be recalled. The election shall be held no earlier than
thirty(30)days after the City Council receives the petition, nor no later than the next special election
as allowed in the Texas Election Code.
Section 11.01 (Initiative) of the City of Kennedale Home Rule Charter reads:
Any initiated ordinance may be submitted to the City Council by a petition signed by qualified voters
equal in number to *at least twena-five=percent of the votes cast in the last regular municipal
election, but not less than two hundred and fifty(250)signatures.
According to Tarrant County Election Records, there were 1,216 voters in the most recent General Election,
held May 6, 2017; therefore a minimum of 304 signatures is required. There are a sufficient number of
verified signatures. I have determined that the petition has a proper, attached affidavit of the person who filed
the petition and it otherwise meets the procedures of the Charter and other laws. Pursuant to Section 11.03 of
the Charter, the City Council shall call a Special Election to determine whether the official named in the petition
—JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5—shall be recalled. The next Special Election date that meets the requirements of the
Charter and state law is Saturday,May 5,2018, and the deadline for calling such an election is Friday, February
16, 2018.
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KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 12, 2018
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- B.
I. Subject:
Consider approval of Resolution 516, calling a Special Election for May 5, 2018, pursuant to Article XI of
the City Charter
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time, Council will consider calling a Special Election, in response to the citizens petitions,
regarding the recall of Councilmember Sandra Lee, Place 3 and Mayor Pro Tern Jan Joplin, Place 5.
Resolution 516 is not atttached as it has not yet been finalized. It will be provided to Council at or before
the meeting on Friday, January 12, 2018.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 12, 2018
Agenda Item No: DECISION ITEMS- C.
I. Subject:
Determination of violation of express 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:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: January 12, 2018
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:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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Date: January 12, 2018
Agenda Item No: EXECUTIVE SESSION -A.
I. Subject:
Ray v. Johnson, et al; Civil Action No. 4:17-CV-1 006-Y
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
Fl--FR—ay v Johnson CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL CONFIDENTIAL . df
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169