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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING 1 JUNE 18, 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. Interview representatives of the two firms that submitted proposals to provide Professional
Auditing Services
Finance Director Brady Olsen stated that representatives of both firms who responded to
the RFQ in March were present to summarize their proposals to Council and answer any
questions. Paula Lowe and Kent Willis of Pattillo, Brown & Hill presented an overview of
their proposal with an initial annual cost of $34,190. Kevin Kemp of BKD CPAs & Advisors
presented an overview of their proposal, with an initial annual cost of $38,150.
B. Presentation of the background, current status, and future plans for the New Hope Road
Project
Public Works Superintendent Larry Hoover stated that this was a presentation covering
Consent items D, E, and F, which were postponed from the May 21 agenda.
Alex Garcia of Freese and Nichols stated that the New Hope Road project began as a
response to the TIRZ, and involved expanding New Hope Road to four lanes from Business
287 to Hudson Village Creek Road. In early 2016, TxDOT approached the City about an off -
system bridge replacement, and because of the project's proximity the first Amendment was
generated. The current consideration (Amendment 2) is for a TxDOT off - system project. For
this, the City identified Valley Lane and Averett Road as the local match projects to satisfy
their contribution. TxDOT can do an equal match project to meet the local portion of the
project (City identified Valley and Averett).
C. Review and discuss applications of potential candidates for the 2018 -19 Youth Advisory
Council (YAC)
There was no discussion at this time.
D. Discuss potential appointments to Charter Study Committee
There was no discussion at this time.
E. Discussion of items on Regular Session
There was no discussion at this time.
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III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Johnson; Mayor Pro Tem Joplin, Place 5; Rookie Gilley, Place 1; Chris Pugh,
Place 2; Sandra Lee, Place 3; and Linda Rhodes, Place 4. Absent: NONE.
Staff: City Manager George Campbell, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie Galloway, Finance Director
Brady Olsen, Interim Fire Chief Brian King, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Public Works Superintendent Larry Hoover,
Community Development Director Melissa Dailey, Library Director Amanda King, HR/EDC Manager Danielle Clarke, City
Attorney Wayne Olson (TOASE)
V. INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Floyd Moody.
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM
Tom Newsom, 303 Pennsylvania, stated his worries about the speed of traffic on Pennsylvania.
Ron Rowden, 1403 Peggy Lane, stated his worries about increasing property appraisals with the
lack of a freeze on property taxes for those 65 and older.
Bob Gruenhagen, 913 Shady Vale Drive, stated his desire to have the community involved in
any strategic planning.
Sara Johnson, 700 Crestview Drive, stated her desire to see larger residential lots, services for
the elderly, and debt reduction.
John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, stated his desire to see Council work together.
Richard Weber, 2703 Crestmoor Court, Arlington, spoke against high density housing.
VIII. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the Mayor
This item was taken out of order. It was discussed after item VIII. C.
Mayor Johnson stated that he recently volunteered at Camp Hope and thanked Tim Brestowski
for also being a cabin leader as well as everyone who donated money to help make that
program possible. He added that he attended the NCTCOG luncheon, that he was planning to
attend NLC soon, and that Council needed input about where and how to hold strategic planning
meetings.
• Recognition of 2017 -2018 YAC members
Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem Joplin recognized the YAC members in attendance.
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B. Updates from the City Council
ROCKIE GILLEY, PLACE 1 stated that he completed active shooter prevention training
presented by the DPS in Austin.
CHRIS PUGH, PLACE 2 stated that he, along with Jeff Nevarez, attended the Mayors
Council and he met the owner of the new salon in TownCenter.
SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3 stated that she attended a meeting at the Muslim Community
Center for Human Services, and discussed their providing a clinic in Kennedale.
LINDA RHODES, PLACE 4 stated that she met the new Director at the Senior Center and
the owner of the new nail salon in TownCenter, and attended a NCTCOG Meeting with the
Mayor, City Manager, and Councilmember Lee.
MAYOR PRO TEM JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5 stated her appreciation for the UIB developing
a prioritization matrix. She added that there would be upcoming meetings for short- and
long -range planning, that she was glad that the compensation study had been completed for
the Police and Fire Departments, and that she enjoyed reading the YAC applications.
C. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell had no updates at this time.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials -- May 2018
B. Monthly EDC Financials and Activity Report
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XL REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of minutes from May 15, 2018 special meeting
B. Consider approval of minutes from May 21, 2018 regular meeting
C. Consider approval of minutes from May 30, 2018 special meeting
D. Consider Approval of Amendment 2 to the Engineering Contract with Freese and Nichols for
the TxDOT New Hope Road Bridge Replacement Project
E. Consider approval of the engineering contract with Freese and Nichols for the local match
projects related to the New Hope Road Bridge TxDOT Bridge Replacement Project
F. Consider approval of Resolution 525, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Advanced Funding
Agreement (AFA) for the New Hope Road Bridge Replacement Project with TXDOT
G. Consider Resolution 527 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Financial
Management Policy
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H. Consider Resolution 528 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Fraud Policy
I. Consider Resolution 529 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Fund Balance Policy
J. Consider Resolution 530 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Grant Submission &
Acceptance Policy
K. Consider Resolution 531 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Identity Theft Prevention
Program Policy
L. Consider Resolution 532 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Internal Controls & Cash
Handling Policy
M. Consider Resolution 533 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Investment Policy
N. Consider Resolution 534 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Procurement Card
Program Policy
0. Consider Resolution 535 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Purchasing Policy
P. Consider Resolution 536 adopting an amended City of Kennedale Unclaimed Property
Policy
Item B was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilmember Rhodes;
Items D, E, and F at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Joplin; and Item 0 at the request of City
Manager George Campbell.
Motion To Approve Consent Agenda, except items B, D, E, F, and 0. Action Approve,
Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Joplin, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed Unanimously.
Motion To Approve Item XI.B. (May 21, 2018 minutes) as corrected (by addition of wording
provided by Councilmember Rhodes). Action Approve, Moved By Rhodes, Seconded By
Pugh. Motion passed Unanimously.
In relation to Item XI.D., XI.E., and XI.F., Alex Garcia of Freese and Nichols provided a brief
overview of the overall project, which was followed by some discussion.
Motion To Postpone. Action Postpone Consent Agenda items D, E, F until the Regular
Work Session on Monday, July 2, 2018, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Joplin, Seconded By
Lee. Motion passed 4 -1, with Pugh voting against postponement.
City Manager George Campbell stated that staff and the City Attorney desired to make
further revisions to item X1.0. before consideration by Council.
Motion To Postpone Consent Agenda item 0. Action Postpone, Moved By Mayor Pro
Tem Joplin, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed unanimously.
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XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
Motion To Approve appointment of Sandra Lee as Mayor Pro Tem. Action Approve,
Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Joplin, Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed Unanimously.
B. Appoint members to the 2018 -2019 Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Motion To Approve appointment of all YAC applicants. Action Approve, Moved By Joplin,
Seconded By Pugh. Motion passed Unanimously.
C. Consider approval of Resolution 526 authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue
certificates of obligation
Finance Director Brady Olsen stated that by approving this Resolution, Council would be
authorizing the publication of a notice that the City is considering a debt issuance, which
would be repaid with water /sewer /stormwater revenues. Mark McLiney of SAMCO stated
that this was the first step of a legal process required to consider issuance of this $4.2 M of
Certificates of Obligation Bonds, which would primarily fund drainage and utility projects. He
added that the issuance of debt would occur on August 20, 2018, and that the first payment
would occur in FY2019
Motion To Approve. Action Approve Resolution 526 authorizing publication of notice of
intention to issue certificates of obligation, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Pugh. Motion
passed 4 -1, with Gilley voting against.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Briefing on Arlington Water Contract
Executive Session was not held at this time.
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Joplin, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee.
Motion passed unanimously. X011.1,29,01,_
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Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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