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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING I APRIL 16, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION AT 6:30 PM I REGULAR SESSION AT 7:00 PM
I, CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion of items on the Regular Agenda
Mayor Brian Johnson recessed to Executive Session at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Chris Pugh recused himself from the Executive Session discussion.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Brian Johnson called the Regular Session to order at 7:05 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, City Secretary & Communications Coordinator Leslie E. Galloway, City
Attomey Drew Larkin, Interim Finance Director Debby Scott, Consultant Brady Olsen, Police Captain Darrell Hull,
Fire Chief James Brown, Director of Planning & Economic Development Melissa Dailey, Director of Human
Resources & Administrative Services Danielle Clarke, Public Works Director Larry Hoover
V. INVOCATION
Minister Marcus Simmons of Full of Faith Bible Church offered the invocation.
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
VII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Mayor Johnson stated that speakers would be allowed three minutes and that yielding of time
would not be allowed.
• Chad Wandel, 614 Reeves Lane, noted that, in relation to this month being proclaimed
Child Abuse Prevention Month, that he would recommend supporting "Kids Matter".
• Hollis Matthews, 1252 Elmbrook Drive, thanked Councilmembers Joplin and Gilley and Mayor
Pro Tem Lee for their service.
• Jeff Nevarez, 358 Spring Branch Lane, on behalf of the Parks Board, announced Concert
in the Park on October 12, 2019, supporting the FUMC Food Bank; and noted needs for the
Senior Center computer room that he is currently working on.
• Erin Jackson, 1037 Swiney Hiett Road, requested that Council consider her request for
reimbursement for the clean-up necessary after sewage backed -up into her residence.
City Manager George Campbell stated that the City's engineers were currently assessing the situation and that
the City Council would be kept informed.
• Kenneth Michels, Glen Massengill, and Perry Clementi declined to speak at this time.
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VIII. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the City Council
■ ROCKIE GILLEY, PLACE 1, had no updates at this time.
■ CHRIS PUGH, PLACE 2, had no updates at this time.
■ MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE, PLACE 3, had no updates at this time.
■ LINDA RHODES, PLACE 4, stated that she attended the Employee Banquet and
thanked staff; and that she attended the TML Region 8 meeting with Mayor
Johnson and City Manager George Campbell.
■ JAN JOPLIN, PLACE 5, requested that the next agenda have an opportunity for
outgoing Councilmembers to make closing remarks; and stated that she continued
to visit with citizens and businesses.
B. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell had no updates at this time.
C. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Brian Johnson announced that he attended the Mayors Council meeting along
with Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee; and proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month. Carol Logan of Alliance for Children was present to accept the proclamation
and offer a brief overview of the organization and their gratitude for the City's support.
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials for March 2019
There was no discussion at this time.
B. KEDC Financial Report for February 2019
There was no discussion at this time.
C. Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending March 31, 2019
There was no discussion at this time.
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Receive the independent auditor's report (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR)) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018
C. Consider authorizing Fire Chief James Brown to enter into a Clinical Affiliation
Agreement with the School of EMS
D. Consider approval Resolution 549, denying the Distribution Cost Recover Factor
("DCRF") application by Oncor Electric Delivery LLC
Mayor Brian Johnson noted that Items B and C were being removed from Consent.
Motion To Approve Consent Items A and D. Action Approve, Moved By Joplin.
Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passes unanimously.
In regards to Consent Item B, former Finance Director Brady Olsen was present to
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answer questions from Council regarding the CAFR. There was some discussion
regarding fund balance and reserves, the auditors' letter, EDC expenditures in past
years, staffing levels, and the recent public safety salary adjustments.
Motion To Approve Consent Item B., acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. Action
Approve, Moved By Pugh. Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passes unanimously.
In regards to Consent Item D, City Attorney Drew Larkin requested that any motion to
approve the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with the School of EMS include an
allowance for minor wording revisions by the City Attorney's office.
Motion To Approve Consent Item D., authorizing Fire Chief James Brown to enter into
a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with the School of EMS, pending adjustments to the
contract language by the City Attorney's Office. Action Approve, Moved By Joplin.
Seconded By Pugh. Motion passes unanimously.
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Ordinance 659, amending the FY2018-19 Budget
City Manager George Campbell stated that this item was added to the agenda at
request of Council, and that Exhibit A outlined the recommended amendments.
Motion To Approve Ordinance 659, amending the FY2018-19 Budget. Action
Approve, Moved By Joplin. Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passes unanimously.
COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION AT THIS TIME. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD
FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION, BUT BEFORE THE REGULAR SESSION.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding a damage claim submitted by Erin L.
Jackson (1037 Swiney Hiett Road)
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
There was neither discussion nor action at this time.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Seconded By Joplin.
Motion passes unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
BRIAAI JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LESLIE E. GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY
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