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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING 1 August 20, 2018 — 5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:26 p.m., and immediately convened into
Executive Session.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Briefing on Arlington Water Contract negotiations
B. Ron Sturgeon, et al. v. City of Kennedale, et al.
C. Briefing on Elam property code violations
D. Briefing on Gafford property code violations
E. Discussion of City Manager's Annual Evaluation
F. 503 E. Kennedale Parkway
Mayor Johnson reconvened into Open Session at 7:46 p.m.
III. WORK SESSION
A. Discuss and consider changes to the current public meeting speaker forum policy
There was no discussion at this time.
B. Discuss policy regarding regular City Council meeting days and Agenda setting procedures
There was no discussion at this time.
C. Discussion of items on regular agenda
There was no discussion at this time.
D. Discussion of Proposed FY2018 -19 Budget
There was no discussion at this time.
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IV. REGULAR SESSION
V. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Johnson; Rockie Gilley, Place 1; Chris Pugh, Place 2; Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Place
3; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; and Jan Joplin, Place5. 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, Library Director Amanda King, HR
And Administrative Services Director Danielle Clarke, City Attorney. Wayne Olson (TOASE)
VI. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jack Crane.
VII. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Carolyn Williamson, P.O. Box 1443, stated her support for continuing recycling service. She also
expressed concerns about property development on the east side of Kennedale.
Jeff Nevarez, 338 Spring Branch Lane, announced Concert in the Park upcoming performances
and the Kennedale Parks Board meeting on September 5th at 7:00 p.m., where proposed projects
will be discussed.
Michael Chandler, 700 E. Kennedale Parkway, announced the Bring -It event scheduled for
Saturday, September 15th, From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. He also stated the majority of Kennedale
residents are in favor of continuing the recycling program.
John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, discussed the City Manager's evaluation, the Visitor
Citizen's Forum, Monthly Financials for the City, investment activity and resolutions.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the City Council
JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5 announced she is sitting on the Council due to the issue with water
rates. She is also focused on the budget and infrastructure. She recognized teachers, staff and
students now that school has started. She discussed upcoming scheduled neighborhood
meetings and encouraged attendance and filling out surveys. Her goal is to lower property
taxes. And she also recognized Chief McMurray for his years of service.
LINDA RHODES, PLACE 4 announced she attended two TML conferences; a Small Cities
problem solving clinic and a TML Newly Appointed City Officials conference.
MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3 thanked Pastor Crane for his support in the
community and announced she attended the Tarrant County Mayor's Council Meeting with
Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Pugh. She also stated she is trying to do the best job
possible for the citizens of Kennedale.
CHRIS PUGH, PLACE 2 discussed the Tarrant County Mayor's Council meeting. And he urged
the city to lobby for available TxDOT monies to be used to encourage economic development.
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ROCKIE GILLEY, PLACE 1 announced he attended Chief McMurray's memorial service and
recognized his years of service. He also attended a budget workshop on July 27th, sponsored by
the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Texas Local Government Center.
B. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Johnson announced he attended the Tarrant County Mayor's Council meeting with
Councilmembers Lee and Pugh, and he was appointed to the Tarrant County Mayor's Council
Legislative Committee. He also attended the TRTC meeting where local government spending
was discussed. Mayor Johnson announced the next Theatre In The Park performance is
scheduled for December 13 -15.
• Recognition of Brady Olsen and Kathryn Roberson
C. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell recognized Finance Director Brady Olsen and Deputy City
Secretary Kathryn Roberson for their recent achievements and dedication to career
advancement. He also announced there are a number of upcoming neighborhood meetings and
two city -wide meetings scheduled for September 26th and 27th to discuss comprehensive
planning.
X. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — July 2018
There was no discussion at this time.
B. Monthly EDC Financials and Activity Report
There was no discussion at this time.
C. Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending June 30, 2018
There was no discussion at this time.
XI. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XII. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from July 2, 2018 special meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from July 16, 2018 regular meeting
C. Consider approval of a bid award for the Third Street Drainage Project
D. Consider approval of Resolution 538 relating to a Police Department mobile radio grant
E. Approve Engineering Contract with Freese and Nichols for design of two 12 -inch water lines
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and a 10 -inch sewer line
F. Approve amendment to original contract with Freese and Nichols to complete extension of
sewer lines A and B -1 in sewer basin B for racetrack development
G. Approve an engineering services contract with Shield Engineering Group for the design and
construction engineering for the Timberline Sanitary sewer line, Crestview Sanitary sewer
line and Mistletoe Sanitary sewer line referred to collectively as the Crestdale Sanitary
Sewer Improvements
Items E, F and G were removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilmember
Gilley; Item B, C and D at the request of Councilmember Rhodes.
Motion To Approve Consent Agenda, except items B, C, D, E, F, and G. Action Approve,
Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passed Unanimously.
Motion To Approve Item XII.B. (July 16, 2018 minutes) as corrected by adding "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 (KTCPDD). Action Approve, Moved By
Rhodes, Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed Unanimously.
In relation to Item XII.C., Public Works Streets /Parks Superintendent Larry Hoover and City
Manager George Campbell answered questions from Council, which was followed by some
discussion.
Motion To Approve Item XII.C. to award the low bid to Tejas Commercial Construction in
the amount of $187,272.00. Action Approve, Moved By Rhodes, Seconded By Gilley.
Motion passed Unanimously.
In relation to Item XII.D., Police Chief Tommy Williams answered questions from Council
relative to where the funds for the Police Department mobile radios would come from in the
event matching funds were required.
Motion To Approve Item XII.D. (Resolution 538 relating to a Police Department mobile radio
grant). Action Approve, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion
passed Unanimously.
In relation to Item XII.E., Public Works Streets /Parks Superintendent Larry Hoover and City
Manager George Campbell addressed questions from Council, which was followed by some
discussion.
Motion To Approve Item XI I.E. (Engineering Contract with Freese and Nichols for design of
two 12 -inch water lines and a 10 -inch sewer line) as amended (by striking the 10 -inch sewer
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line). Action Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion
passed 4 -1, with Joplin voting against.
Motion To Deny Item XI I.F. (amendment to original contract with Freese and Nichols to
complete extension of sewer lines A and B -1 in sewer basin B for racetrack development).
Action Deny, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Joplin. Motion passed Unanimously.
In relation to Item XII.G., Finance Director Brady Olsen answered questions from Council,
which was followed by some discussion.
Motion To Approve Item XII.G. (an engineering services contract with Shield Engineering
Group for the design and construction engineering for the Timberline Sanitary sewer line,
Crestview Sanitary sewer line and Mistletoe Sanitary sewer line referred to collectively as
the Crestdale Sanitary Sewer Improvements). Action Approve, Moved By Gilley,
Seconded By Joplin. Motion passed Unanimously.
Xlll. DECISION ITEMS
A. Adopt Resolution 539 to establish rules of procedure for Citizens to address agenda items
City Manager George Campbell provided a brief overview of the current procedure for Citizens
to address agenda items, which was followed by some discussion.
Motion To Approve Resolution 539 (as amended) to allow citizens a three minute limit to speak.
Action Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passed
Unanimously.
B. Consider approval of bid award for health insurance and authorize the City Manager to sign
the agreement
Motion To Approve, Action Approve, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Seconded By Rhodes.
Motion passed Unanimously.
C. Adopt Resolution 540 designating Regular Council Meeting days and times and adopting a
procedure to call special meetings; and adopting an agenda setting policy for City Council
meetings
Councilmember Rhodes expressed an interest in moving regular meetings to Tuesdays to allow
more time for packet review. City Attorney Wayne Olson answered questions relative to
scheduled meetings. City Manager George Campbell provided clarification of the procedure to
call special meetings and adopting an agenda setting policy.
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Motion To Approve. Action Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Pugh. Motion passed
Unanimously.
D. Adopt Ordinance 647 Authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018
Finance Director Brady Olsen presented the proposed issuance of Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018. Andrew Friedman, Managing Director, Samco
Capital Markets, was available for questions from Council.
Motion To Deny. Action Deny, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed 3 -2,
with Pugh and Rhodes voting against.
E. Consider adoption of Ordinance 648 revising the rates for water service and sanitary sewer
service
City Manager George Campbell presented the proposed ordinance revising the rates for water
service and sanitary sewer service. He recommended the ordinance not be approved due to the
pending contract negotiations with the City of Arlington and current infrastructure needs, which
was followed by some discussion. Councilmember Rhodes noted several issues that she
suggested be corrected or clarified in the ordinance.
Motion To Approve (as amended) to revise the proposed minimum base rate for residential
sewer service from $34 to $30. Action Approve, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Gilley.
Motion fails 2 -3, with Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Pugh and Rhodes voting against.
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Seconded By Pugh. Motion
passed Unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m.
APPROVED:
v
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathryn Roberson, Deputy City Secretary
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