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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING 1 JULY 16, 2018
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM 1 REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:27 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Receive a report and hold a discussion of the potential effects of freezing property taxes for
senior citizens
Brady Olsen, Finance Director, provided Council information relative to the potential effects
of freezing property taxes and highlighted key points as outlined in the presentation.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding the City's
compensation pay plan and budget
City Manager George Campbell presented the proposed employee compensation plan for
FY2018 -2019. Mr. Campbell discussed the highlights of the compensation study conducted
in May, 2018, and made recommendations for implementing employee salary increases. All
Councilmembers except Councilmember Gilley expressed a desire for the City Manager to
implement the pay recommendations effective August 1, 2018. Mr. Gilley expressed a
preference that the City Manager delay such implementation for a few weeks to allow further
analysis.
C. Discussion of items on Regular Session
The proposed amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Kennedale ISD for the provision
of two School Resource Officers, the proposed amendment to the current contract with
Waste Connections, and the proposed agreement for Professional Auditing Services were
discussed. Councilmember Joplin requested that Item C relating to the contract with Waste
Connections be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Mayor Johnson closed the Work Session at 7:01 p.m.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the Regular Session at 7:01 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Brian Johnson; Rockie Gilley, Place 1; Chris Pugh, Place 2; Mayor Pro Tem
Sandra Lee, Place 3; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; and Jan Joplin, Place 5. Absent: NONE.
Staff: City Manager George Campbell, Deputy City Secretary Kathryn Roberson, Finance Director Brady Olsen, Interim Fire
Chief Brian King, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Public Works Superintendent Larry Hoover, Community Development Director
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817- 985 -2100 1 Fax: 817- 478 -7169
Melissa Dailey, Library Director Amanda King, HRIEDC Manager Danielle Clarke, City Attorney Wayne Olson (TOASE)
V. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Marvin Raines.
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, stated his concerns regarding City finances as they relate
to fines being collected by the Water Department.
Richard Weber, 2703 Crestmoor Court, Arlington, spoke against the current City Council
Meeting speaker policy.
Mark Babina, 1056 Falcon Nest Drive, stated his worries about increasing property appraisals
with the lack of a freeze on property taxes for those 65 and older.
Caleb Stafford, 315 W. Mistletoe Drive, stated his concerns about the shortage of police officers
and suggested hiring public service officers to cover administrative duties for the department.
Chad Wandel, 614 Reeves Lane, stated the need for bicycle lanes to enhance safety on city
streets.
Carolyn Williamson, 3170 Joplin Road, stated her desire for the city to continue seeking
opportunities for controlled economic growth.
Gail Uranga, 904 Bell Oak Drive, registered an opinion regarding water and sewer rates, and
questioned why they are no longer being reported to the Texas Municipal League.
VIII. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the City Council
• ROCKIE GILLEY, PLACE 1 stated that he has been meeting with one citizen or
business person per day and listening to their ideas.
• CHRIS PUGH, PLACE 2 stated that he attended a meeting of the Kennedale Historical
Society, hosted by Mayor Johnson.
• MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3 stated that she has a meeting with the
Sheriff's Department next Wednesday regarding patrolling the streets for drug use. She
also mentioned a desire to start a branch of the YMCA in Kennedale.
• LINDA RHODES, PLACE 4 stated that she visited the new antique shop in TownCenter
and is focusing on supporting local businesses.
• JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5 stated she wants to continue bringing water rates down, taking
care of first responders, addressing existing infrastructure issues, restructuring the
comprehensive development plan, and auditing financials in order to make better
decisions, and ultimately lowering property taxes.
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B. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Johnson stated he was in Little Rock for the National League of Cities Conference,
He also stated that he, Sandra, George, and Melissa met with Russell Schaffner, County
Transportation Mobility Coordinator, to discuss Park and Ride and Via as possible mobility
options for those citizens currently without personal transportation, as well as the public
hearing being held on the proposed plans for the I- 20/287/820 interchange project. Mayor
Johnson also noted that Theatre In The Park will hold auditions in August for the upcoming
December comedy play.
C. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell thanked the Council for taking time earlier in the day to
discuss the employee compensation issue. He also noted there has not been any significant
change in the drafting of the agreement for the proposed Arlington Water Contract. Freese
and Nichols is continuing work on a report relative to the engineering aspects of the
agreement, and a draft will be made available to the City Manager's Office on, or about
August 10th, with a final report presented by the end of August. Brady Olsen,
representatives from the City of Arlington, and Mr. Campbell met with the president of
Fathom to discuss the possible termination of the City water contract. Campbell stated that
the FY2018 -2019 budget proposal is on track after detailed meetings were held with each
department and budget recommendations were received. An informal staff report has been
provided to Council relative to neighborhood meetings to discuss ideas for a comprehensive
plan. Lastly, an analysis was done on traffic speeds on Pennsylvania Avenue with the study
showing the average traffic speed was below the posted limit.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — May 2018
There was no discussion at this time.
B. Monthly EDC Financials and Activity Report
There was no discussion at this time.
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
Xl. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from June 11, 2018 special meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from June 18, 2018 regular meeting
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C. Discuss and consider approval of an amendment to the current contract with Waste
Connections, regarding the proposed 2018 rate adjustment for residential and commercial
solid waste collection, transport, disposal, and recycling services
D. Consider approval of amended interlocal agreement with Kennedale ISD for the provision of
two School Resource Officers (SRO)
Councilmember Joplin requested that Item C be removed from Consent.
Motion To Approve all required approval items on consent agenda, except item C. Action
Approve, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed Unanimously.
City Manager, George Campbell, presented the proposed amendment to the current
contract with Waste Connections, regarding the proposed 2018 rate adjustment for
residential and commercial solid waste collection, transport, disposal, and recycling
services. Norm Bulaich, Waste Connections, was available for questions from Council.
Motion To Approve an amendment to the current contract with Waste Connections,
regarding the proposed 2018 rate adjustment for residential and commercial solid waste
collection, transport, disposal, and recycling services. Action Approve, Moved By Rhodes,
Seconded By Pugh. Motion passes 3 -2, with Joplin and Gilley voting against.
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Professional Auditing
Services
Brady Olsen, Finance Director, presented the two Professional Auditing Services bids to
Council and made recommendations for approval.
Motion To Approve authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with BKD for
Professional Auditing Services. Action Approve, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Joplin.
Motion passed Unanimously.
B. CASE #PZ 18 -02 - conduct a public hearing, receive comments, and consider approval on a
request by Francisco Sanchez for a zoning change for approximately 1 acre from "OT -4"
Old Town 4 to "OT -2" Old Town 2 on property located at 400 North Road, legal description
of Abstract 1225, Tract 3A, Jacob Prickett Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
1. Staff presentation
Community Development Director, Melissa Dailey, presented the application for a zoning
change for approximately 1 acre from "OT -4" Old Town 4 to "OT -2" Old Town 2 on property
located at 400 North Road to Council.
2. Applicant presentation
Francisco Sanchez, 400 North Road, presented his request for the zoning change to
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Council.
3. Public hearing
No one signed up to speak at the Public Hearing.
4. Applicant response
Applicant did not provide a response at this time.
5. Staff response and summary
There was no discussion at this time.
Motion To Approve a request by Francisco Sanchez for a zoning change for approximately
1 acre from "OT -4" Old Town 4 to "OT -2" Old Town 2 on property located at 400 North
Road. Action Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Lee. Motion passed
Unanimously.
C. CASE #PZ 18 -03 - conduct a public hearing, receive comments, and consider approval of
an amendment to Ordinance 434, Section 3.1 to revise permitted uses in the Kennedale
TownCenter Planned Development District (KTCPDD)
1. Staff Presentation
Community Development Director, Melissa Dailey, presented the request to consider
approval of an amendment to Ordinance 434, Section 3.1 to revise permitted uses in the
Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District (KTCPDD) to Council. City Manager,
George Campbell, clarified the permitted uses allowed under the current PD.
2. Public Hearing
Tom Newsom, 303 Pennsylvania Avenue, spoke in opposition of revising permitted uses
in the Kennedale TownCenter, and stated he believed the City should support the safety
and welfare of the community relative to alcohol distance requirements.
Philip Wallace, 516 Corry A. Edwards Drive, spoke in opposition of revising certain
permitted uses, in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District.
Jason Hogan, 716 W. Kennedale Parkway, #16, spoke in opposition of revising certain
permitted uses, in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District.
Caleb Stafford, W. Mistletoe Drive, spoke in opposition of revising certain permitted uses,
in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District.
Craig Hughes, 6208 Blain Drive, Plano, spoke in favor of approving both measures before
the Council.
3. Staff Response and Summary
There was no discussion at this time.
There was a motion on the floor to approve Ordinance 645 with an amendment which died
due to a lack of a second.
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Motion To Approve Ordinance 645 with amendments to 1) strike the allowance of "General
retail with alcohol sales, including package stores" and 2) to correct the wording of "Micro -
brewery" to its original listing as "Micro- brewery with food sales" to revise permitted uses in
the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District. Action Approve, Moved By
Rhodes, Seconded By Joplin. Motion passes 3 -1 -1 with amendments, with Lee voting
against, and Pugh abstaining.
D. CASE #PZ 18 -04 - conduct a public hearing, receive comments, and consider approval of
an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code of the City of Kennedale, Texas by
amending Article 11, "Specific Use Requirements ", Section 11.14 "General Retail, Alcohol
Sales" to allow for alcohol sales in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development
District
1. Staff Presentation
Community Development Director, Melissa Dailey, presented the request to amend the
Unified Development Code of the City of Kennedale, Texas by amending Article 11,
"Specific Use Requirements ", Section 11.14 "General Retail, Alcohol Sales" to allow for
alcohol sales in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District to Council.
2. Public Hearing
John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, spoke in favor of denying the request.
Cathy Brown, 808 Shady Bend, registered in opposition of allowing alcohol sales at
Kennedale TownCenter.
3. Staff Response and Summary
There was no discussion at this time.
Motion To Deny an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code of the City of
Kennedale, Texas by amending Article 11, "Specific Use Requirements ", Section 11.14
"General Retail, Alcohol Sales" to allow for alcohol sales in the Kennedale TownCenter
Planned Development District. Action Deny, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Lee. Motion
passes 4 -1, with Pugh voting against.
E. Consider an Ordinance of the City of Kennedale, Texas, Amending Section 11 -274
"Proximity to Churches, Public or Private Schools, and Public Hospitals" of Article XI
"Alcoholic Beverages" of Chapter 11 "Licenses, Taxation and Miscellaneous Business
Regulations" of the Kennedale City Code of Ordinances (1991), as Amended, to Allow
Alcohol Sales in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District
Chad Wandel, 614 Reeves Lane, spoke in favor of amending the distance requirements in
proximity to churches, public or private schools, and public hospitals, and allowing alcohol
sales in the Kennedale TownCenter.
Motion To Deny an Ordinance of the City of Kennedale, Texas, Amending Section 11 -274
"Proximity to Churches, Public or Private Schools, and Public Hospitals" of Article XI
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"Alcoholic Beverages" of Chapter 11 "Licenses, Taxation and Miscellaneous Business
Regulations" of the Kennedale City Code of Ordinances (1991), as Amended, to Allow
Alcohol Sales in the Kennedale TownCenter Planned Development District. Action Deny,
Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Lee. Motion passes 4 -1, with Pugh voting against.
Mayor Johnson recessed into Executive Session at 8:54 p.m.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Discussion of City Manager Annual Evaluation
B. Briefing on Arlington Water Contract
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into Open Session at 9:04 p.m.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
BRI N JOHNSO , MAYOR
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