2018_12.06_CC_Minutes - SpecialI ){
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING 1 DECEMBER 6, 2018 at 5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. and immediately convened
into Executive Session.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee reconvened into Open Session at 6:11 p.m.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Johnson (arrived at 6:11 p.m.); 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, Public
Works Superintendent Larry Hoover, Backflow /CS Inspector Dennis Brown, City Attorney Wayne Olson.
IV. DECISION ITEMS
A. Hold a Public Hearing on contract to purchase potable water from City of Arlington and
contract to transfer the operation and maintenance of the Kennedale water and sewer
systems to the City of Arlington
1. Staff Presentation
Finance Director Brady Olsen presented details of the ongoing negotiations, noting that
communication with the City of Arlington continued to be open and honest and negotiations
had been successful. He outlined the projected implementation timeline, services included
in the contract, and the expected operational, staff, and citizen impact. He then presented
details of current contracts with the City of Fort Worth, Fathom, and Waste Connections.
2. Public Hearing
John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, spoke in support based upon the assessment of the
delivery /Kennedale water situation and how the agreement benefits the City.
Jeff Nevarez, 338 Spring Branch Lane, spoke in support, and expressed his desire to see
the Fathom contract cancelled due to ongoing billing issues.
Mark Babina, 1056 Falcon Crest Drive, spoke in support of the proposed contract.
Robert Mundy, 712 Shady Creek Drive, spoke in support of the proposed contract, stating
that it would be a turning point for Kennedale and that he encouraged Councilmembers to
think about the potential long -term gains associated with the negotiations.
Kayla Hughes, 1208 Hunters Haven Drive, registered in support of any measures that
improve Kennedale water quality, pressure, and rates.
Susan Ryan, 1048 Falcon Nest Drive, registered in support of both contracts.
Marsha Mellott, 1161 Falcon Ridge Drive, registered in support of both contracts.
Ann Fontenot, 1043 Fox Wood Drive, registered in support of an agreement with Arlington,
expressing a preference for better water quality at a lower price.
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3. Staff Response and Summary
City Manager George Campbell recommended postponing items IV.B., IV.C., and IV.F.
Motion To Postpone items IV.B., IV.C., and IV.F. until the January 15, 2019 regular council
meeting. Action Postpone, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Gilley. Motion passed
Unanimously.
B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase potable water
from City of Arlington
This item was postponed until the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to transfer the operation and
maintenance of the Kennedale water and sewer systems to the City of Arlington
This item was postponed until the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
D. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fort Worth regarding
transmission rights and impact fees
City Manager George Campbell presented details of the Memorandum of Understanding
with the City of Fort Worth and recommended Council approval.
Motion To Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fort Worth regarding
transmission rights and impact fees. Action Approve, Moved By Gilley, Seconded By
Pugh. Motion passed Unanimously.
E. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations regarding the status of the
contract with Global Water Fathom
Motion To Approve authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations regarding the
status of the contract with Global Water Fathom. Action Approve, Moved By Pugh,
Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed Unanimously.
F. Consider adoption of Ordinance 657 amending the water and sewer rate structure
This item was postponed until the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Seconded By Joplin.
Motion passed Unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
N JOHNSON, MA •R
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ATTEST:
LESLIE GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY
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