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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING 1 SEPTEMBER 17, 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 5:30 p.m.
11. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion of items on regular agenda
Council discussed the proposed contract for audio visual upgrades for the Council
Chamber. Finance Director Brady Olsen presented an overview the contract.
The proposed ordinance providing for an increase in exemptions from ad valorem taxes
relating to residential homestead property owned by adult persons age sixty -five or older or
who are disabled was discussed. Councilmember Rhodes asked for clarification from staff
regarding the ordinance terminology.
City Manager George Campbell stated that there are no new developments in the proposed
Arlington Water contract and advised Council that the Operations Agreement is currently
being reviewed by the City of Arlington.
B. Discussion of proposed FY2018 -19 budget
Finance Director Brady Olsen summarized the proposed FY2018 -19 budget and the options
for consideration by Council. There was some discussion by Council relative to the
individual funds:
1. Discussion of the General Fund
2. Discussion of the Debt Service Fund
3. Discussion of Other General Funds
4. Discussion of the Water and Sewer Fund
5. Discussion of the Storm Water Fund
6. Discussion of the Capital and Special Revenue Fund
111. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Brian Johnson; Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee, Place 3; Rockie Gilley, Place 1;
Chris Pugh, Place 2; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; Jan Joplin, Place 5; Absent: NONE
Staff: City Manager George Campbell, Deputy City Secretary Kathryn Roberson, Finance Director Brady Olsen, Human
Resource and Administrative Services Director Danielle Clarke, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Police Captain Darrell
Hull
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V. INVOCATION
Councilmember Jan Joplin delivered the invocation.
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM
Sara Johnson, 700 Crestview Drive, stated her concern regarding Mayor Johnson's conduct
during a past Council meeting.
Jeff Nevarez, 337 Spring Branch Lane, announced the upcoming Concert in the Park.
Richard Weber, 2703 Crestmoor Court, Arlington, requested a change in the City's speaker
policy during Council meetings.
Sandra Childers, 121 Mansfield Avenue, stated her concern about the condition of a drainage
ditch on New Hope and Mansfield Avenue.
VIII. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the City Council
ROCKIE GILLEY, PLACE 1, announced he attended a St. Vincent de Paul Men's Club
meeting and he also completed a two week course in agile planning and project
management.
CHRIS PUGH, PLACE 2, did not have any announcements.
MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3, thanked the Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Commission for their work.
LINDA RHODES, PLACE 4, did not have any announcements.
JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5, announced that she attended the Bring -It event. She also
discussed her decision to deny the proposed Certificates of Obligation issuance.
B. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Johnson announced he attended Leadership Fort Worth and a TRTC meeting. He
announced the upcoming Southeast Transportation Partnership meeting on October 10th,
and a transit discussion with Senator John Cornyn on November 9th. He also announced the
upcoming Theatre in the Park presentation.
• Announcement proclaiming the month of September as National Senior Center Month
Mayor Johnson proclaimed the month of September as National Senior Center Month.
C. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell did not have any updates at this time.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials — August 2018
There was no discussion at this time.
B. Monthly EDC Financials and Activity Report
There was no discussion at this time.
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X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from August 9, 2018 special meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from August 20, 2018 regular meeting
C. Consider approval of minutes from August 23, 2018 special meeting
D. Consider and adopt Resolution 541 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division
E. Consider and authorize City Manager to enter into a contract for audio visual system
upgrades for Council Chamber
Councilmember Joplin requested that item E be removed from Consent.
Motion To Approve Consent Agenda, except Item E. Action Approve, Moved By Rhodes,
Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passes Unanimously.
Motion To Postpone Consent Agenda Item E. Action Postpone, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem
Lee, Seconded By Joplin. Motion passed 3 -2 with Rhodes and Pugh voting against.
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider Ordinance 649 providing for an increase in exemptions from ad
valorem taxes relating to residential homestead property owned by adult persons age sixty -
five or older or who are disabled
Motion To Approve Ordinance 649 providing for an increase in exemptions from ad valorem
taxes relating to residential homestead property owned by adult persons age sixty -five or
older or who are disabled. Action Approve, Moved By Rhodes, Seconded By Pugh.
Motion passes Unanimously.
B. Discuss and consider Ordinance 650 of the City of Kennedale, Texas, adopting the Budget
for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019;
appropriating resources for each department, project, operation, activity, purchase, account,
and other expenditures; providing for emergency expenditures and expenditures as allowed
by applicable State Law; providing for the filing and posting of the Budget as required by
State Law; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date
Motion To Approve Ordinance 650 of the City of Kennedale, Texas, adopting the Budget for
the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019; appropriating
resources for each department, project, operation, activity, purchase, account, and other
expenditures; providing for emergency expenditures and expenditures as allowed by
applicable State Law; providing for the filing and posting of the Budget as required by State
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Law. Action Approve, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed 3 -2 with
Gilley and Joplin voting against.
C. Discuss and consider ratification of property tax increase reflected in FY2018 -2019 Adopted
Budget
Motion To Approve ratification of property tax increase reflected in FY2018 -2019 Adopted
Budget. Action Approve, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed 3 -0 -2
with Gilley and Joplin abstaining.
D. Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 651, fixing and levying municipal Ad Valorem
Taxes for the City of Kennedale, Texas, for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and
ending September 30, 2019; directing the assessment and collection thereof; providing a
severability clause; and providing an effective date
Motion To Approve Ordinance 651, fixing and levying municipal Ad Valorem Taxes for the
City of Kennedale, Texas, for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending
September 30, 2019. Action Approve, Moved By Pugh, there was no second. Motion dies.
After some discussion, the motion was amended by Councilmember Joplin.
City Manager George Campbell requested the Minutes reflect that staff recommends
against an action that would reduce the tax rate to the effective rate of .725714 rather than
the rate recommended to support the budget the Council had just approved.
Motion To Approve Ordinance 651, fixing and levying municipal Ad Valorem Taxes for the
City of Kennedale, Texas, for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending
September 30, 2019 (at the tax rate of .725714). Action Approve, Moved By Joplin,
Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed 3 -2 with Pugh and Rhodes voting against.
E. Consider adoption of Ordinance 652, revising the rates for water service and sanitary sewer
service
Motion To Approve Ordinance 652, revising the rates for water service and sanitary sewer
service with amendments (to set tier 3 and 4 water rates at the tier 3 level). Action Approve,
Moved By Gilley, Seconded By Joplin. Motion passed 3 -2 with Pugh and Rhodes voting
against.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Briefing on Arlington Water Contract negotiations
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Seconded By Joplin.
Motion passed Unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
APPROVED:
BRIAN JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LESLIE GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY
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