2019_03.19 CC Agenda
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING | MARCH 19, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION at 5:30 PM | REGULAR SESSION at 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
NOTE: Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, City Council reserves the right to adjourn into
Executive Session at any time during the Work Session or the Regular Session to discuss posted Executive
Session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Presentation of the FYE 2018 annual audit draft – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR)
B. Discussion of items on the Regular Agenda
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. ROLL CALL
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
“Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible."
VII. VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
At this time, anyone with business before the City Council may address the Council, provided that an
official ‘Speaker’s Request Form’ has been completed and submitted to the City Secretary prior to the
start of the meeting. All comments must be directed t owards the Mayor and Council as a whole, rather
than individual Council members or staff. Speakers must limit comments to the subject matter as listed
on the submitted form. No formal action or discussion can be taken on these items.
VIII. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to specific matters listed below, the City Council may receive reports about items of
community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens, or departments,
information regarding holiday schedules, and upcoming or attended events.
A. Updates from the City Council
B. Updates from the City Manager
C. Updates from the Mayor
• Proclaiming Saturday, May 18, 2019 'Kids to Parks Day' in the City of Kennedale,
celebrated by KIDFISH and Bark in the Park at Sonora Park
IX. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials – February 2019
B. Monthly EDC Financials and Activity Report
X. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
All matters listed under Required Approval Items (Consent) have been previously discussed, require little
or no deliberation, or are considered to be routine by the City Council. If discussion is desired, an item
can be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separate ly.
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the February 19, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Discuss and consider acceptance of independent auditor's draft report (Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR)) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Hold a Public Hearing and 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
B. Hold a Public Hearing and consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to
purchase potable water from the City of Arlington
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council may meet in Closed Session at any time during the Work Session or the Regular
Session, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation with the City
Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item
posted on the agenda and legal issues regarding the Open Meetings Act.
A. Discussion of pending legal matters regarding Ron Sturgeon vs. City of Kennedale
B. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding proposed contracts to purchase potable water from
the City of Arlington and to transfer the operation and maintenance of the Kennedale water and
sewer systems to the City of Arlington
C. Pursuant to Section 551.074 deliberation of the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee:
Discussion of City Manager's Annual Evaluation
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending meetings. This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible
parking spaces are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight (48) hours
prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 817-985-2104 or (TTY) 1-800-735-2989.
CERTIFICATION
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A COPY OF THE MARCH 19, 2019 KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS POSTED ON
THE BULLETIN BOARD NEXT TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF CITY HALL (405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE; KENNEDALE, TX 76060), IN
A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES; AND THAT SAID AGENDA
WAS POSTED AT LEAST SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
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LESLIE GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY