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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING I DECEMBER 17, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION AT 5:30 PM I REGULAR SESSION AT 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. WORK SESSION REPORTS
1. Introduction of Animal Control Officer (ACO) JaDarius Graves
Police Chief Tommy Williams introduced Animal Control Officer JaDarius Graves.
B. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
There was no discussion at this time.
Mayor Brian Johnson recessed to Executive Session at 5:35 p.m.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
B.
C.
PURSUANT TO §551.071 - 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, legal issues regarding the Open
Meetings Act, and the following:
1. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding transition of utility billing customer service
from Global Water Management, LLC (FATHOM)
PURSUANT TO §551.074 - Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or
employee; and the following:
1. City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation
PURSUANT TO §551.087 - (1) Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is
conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to
a business prospect described by Subdivision (1):
1. Discussion regarding potential economic development incentive agreement with Quick
Roofing
IV. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Brian Johnson called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
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A. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Brian Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee, Place 3; Josh Altom, Place 1;
Chris Pugh, Place 2; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; Chad Wandel, Place 5; Absent: NONE. Staff: City
Manager George Campbell, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie E Galloway, Director of
Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey, Director of Finance and Information Technology Lakeita
Sutton, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Danielle Clarke, Public Works Director Larry
Hoover, Fire Chief James Brown, Police Chief Tommy Williams, City Attorney Drew Larkin; Consultants: Mark
McLiney, Senior Managing Director (San Antonio) of SAMCO Capital
B INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U S AND TEXAS FLAGS
Pastor Justice of Christ -Centered Missionary Baptist Church provided the invocation
C VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
■ Sara Johnson, 700 Crestview Drive, spoke on behalf of Senior Outreach-Kennedale,
regarding various programs and the remodeling of the Senior Center.
• Linda Neal, 3715 New Hope Road, spoke on behalf of the Advisory Council, staff, and
participants of the Senior Center and thanked Council and Thelma Kobeck and Sara
Johnson of Senior Outreach Kennedale.
D. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Updates from the City Council
• CHAD WANDEL, Place 5, announced that he attended the Tree Lighting and
Senior Outreach-Kennedale events.
• LINDA RHODES, Place 4, announced that she attended the Tree Lighting where
Councilmember Wandel was the emcee, sponsored bingo at the Senior Center,
attended the Mayors' Council Banquet with Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem
Lee, supported the Mayor's Salvation Army campaign, attended the FUMC Quarter
Auction, and supported the Angel Tree.
• JOSH ALTOM, Place 1, had no announcements at this time.
• CHRIS PUGH, Place 2, announced that he attended the Tree Lighting where
Councilmember Wandel was the emcee, the FUMC Community Dinner, a
Greenways Program meeting, and the Mayor's recent Facebook Live Q&A.
• MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE, Place 3, announced that she attended the
Mayors' Council Banquet with Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Rhodes and the
Tree Lighting; and thanked City Secretary Leslie Galloway.
2. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Brian Johnson announced that he was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army along
with Councilmember Altom, City Manager George Campbell, Superintendent Gee, and
Laurie Sanders; attended the TRTC Meeting regarding Via ridesharing; attended the
Dallas Chamber's Transport Summit; attended the 9-1-1 Emergency District Board
meeting; would be serving as Chair of the CDBG Grant Proposal Committee; attended
the NLC Conference in San Antonio; and recently began hosting Facebook Live Q&As.
Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Altom honored the 2019-20 KHS LadyKats
Volleyball Team with a Proclamation for their appearance in the State Tournament.
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3. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager stated that utility customers were recently notified that FATHOM had gone
out of business, that the City had since contracted with MuniBilling, and that utility billing
payment processes would be different for the coming months.
In response to a question from Mayor Johnson, Campbell stated that the City had applied
for assistance through NCTCOG for a "complete street" design for Kennedale Parkway and
had received a positive response.
4. November 2019 Financial Reports for the City and the EDC
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton noted that the November financials for the City and the
October financials for the EDC were included in the packet and that she was available to
answer questions. Mayor Johnson complimented the updated data and presentation.
Sutton stated that staff was focused on realizing as much savings as possible to grow the
fund balance, adding that the FY19 deficit would likely be Tess than was budgeted.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the minutes from the November 19, 2019 regular meeting
2. Approval of the minutes from the December 3, 2019 special meeting
Motion Approve. Action Approve the Consent Agenda, with the correction to the
December 3 Minutes, by striking the words "Work Session at 5:30 p.m.". Moved
By Rhodes. Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
F. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Consider authorizing City Staff and consultants to proceed with refunding, for debt
service savings, the City's outstanding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2010
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton introduced Mark McLiney of SAMCO Capital and stated
that staff was recommending approval of this refunding as any opportunity for savings.
McLiney presented projected annual savings that might be achieved by refinancing debt at
a lower interest rate — an option that becomes available for this specific debt in May 2020.
He added that if Council approved taking this refinancing to market, staff and SAMCO
would plan to present refunding documents for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Motion Approve. Action Approve authorizing City Staff and consultants to proceed with
refunding, for debt service savings, the City's outstanding Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010. Moved By Wandel. Seconded By Rhodes. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. Consider appointment of a Chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board
(TIRZ) #1 Board of Directors, pursuant to Ordinance 506, Section 3
Motion Approve. Action Approve naming Councilmember Chris Pugh as Chair of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Board (TIRZ) #1 Board of Directors. Moved
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By Altom. Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed 4-0-1, with Pugh abstaining.
3. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 1-year agreement with
NetGenius for Information Technology (IT) services, at an annual cost of $119,700
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton stated that staff was reviewing contracts to evaluate needs
and costs She added that Integritek had provided IT services for many years, but that
following a Request for Proposals for IT services, staff was recommending contracting with
NetGenius for enhanced services at an annual cost savings of about $5,000.00.
There was some discussion of security risks including ransomware attacks.
Motion Approve. Action Approve authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to
negotiate and finalize a 1-year agreement with NetGenius for Information Technology (IT)
services. Moved By Wandel. Seconded By Pugh. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Consider adoption of Ordinance 687, amending the Kennedale Municipal Code, by
amending Exhibit A "Schedule of Fees" of Section 2-3, "Fees for licenses, inspections,
permits etc." to adjust fees associated with multifamily building permits, engineering
plat and plan review, and construction inspection
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey stated that this
amendment would allow the City to recover costs related to inspections and the review of
' plans and plats, noting that the City currently charges fairly nominal fees, but pays Shield
Engineering significantly more for those services.
Motion Approve. Action Approve adoption of Ordinance 687, amending the Kennedale
Municipal Code, by amending Exhibit A "Schedule of Fees" of Section 2-3, "Fees for
licenses, inspections, permits, etc." to adjust fees associated with multifamily building
permits, engineering plat and plan review, and construction inspection. Moved
By Pugh. Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed unanimously.
G PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CASE# PZ 19-11 Conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance 685, regarding
a request by Trifecta Homes, LLC for a rezoning from "R3" Residential to "R4"
Residential for approximately 4 acres located at 962 Corry A Edwards Drive, Emerald
Crest Estates, Block 1, Lot 6, 968 Corry A Edwards Drive, Emerald Crest Estates,
Block 1, Lot 5R, 1022 N. Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 4R, 1028 N. Bowman
Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 3R, 1034 N Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 2R, and
1040 N Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 1 R, City of Kennedale, Tarrant County,
Texas
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey gave a brief overview of
the case including features of the proposed development, adjacent uses, and how the
request aligned with the Future Land Use Plan and principles of the Comprehensive Plan.
There was some discussion of setbacks, drainage, street design, and natural elevations.
J.D. Farmer of Metro Engineers discussed the natural slope of the property, what retaining
walls, drainage easements, and detention ponds might be required.
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Tejas Naik of Trifecta Homes, LLC, was available to answer questions from the Council.
Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing at 8:18 p.m.
■ Julie Webb, 1027 Winding Creek Drive, spoke against the request.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Dailey stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission — with a vote of 7 to 0
both recommended approval.
There was some discussion of whether the current plat drawing met R-3 requirements.
Motion Deny. Action Deny adoption of Ordinance 685, regarding a request by Trifecta
Homes, LLC for a rezoning from "R3" Residential to "R4" Residential for approximately 4
acres located at 962 Corry A Edwards Drive, Emerald Crest Estates, Block 1, Lot 6, 968
Corry A Edwards Drive, Emerald Crest Estates, Block 1, Lot 5R, 1022 N. Bowman Springs
Road, Block 1, Lot 4R, 1028 N. Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 3R, 1034 N Bowman
Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 2R, and 1040 N. Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 1 R, City
of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. Moved By Rhodes. Seconded By Pugh. Motion to
Deny passed unanimously.
H. TAKE ACTION NECESSARY, PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
1. Consider approval of or amendments to an employment agreement with George
Campbell to serve as City Manager
Motion Approve. Action Approve, pursuant to the discussion in Executive Session, the
amendment to the employment agreement with George Campbell to serve as City
Manager. Moved By Pugh. Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Take any other action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session
There was neither discussion nor action at this time.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Adjourn. Action Adjourn. Moved By Rhodes. Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
BRIAN JOHNSON, MAYOR
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