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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
OCTOBER 20, 2020 AT 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
11. WORK SESSION
A. WORK SESSION REPORTS
1. Recognition of Mayor Brian Johnson's years of service on the Tarrant Regional
Transportation Coalition (TRTC) Executive Committee by North Richland Hills Mayor
Oscar Trevino
City Manager George Campbell introduced North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino,
Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter, and TRTC Executive Director Victor Vandergriff who each
thanked Mayor Johnson for his service as our immediate past chair of TRTC. Mayor
Trevino also read a letter of thanks from Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams. Mayor Shetter
thanked Mayor Johnson for his work during the transition to a new Executive Director.
2. Presentation by SAMCO Capital Markets, the City's Financial Advisor, on refunding, for
debt service savings, the City's Outstanding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligations Series 2011 and authorizing the staff and Financial Advisor to proceed if
savings can be achieved, and other matters related thereto
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton stated that there is a savings opportunity on this debt that
was issued about nine years ago. Managing Director Andrew Friedman of SAMCO stated
that refunding would result in a potential savings of roughly $170,000, dependent upon the
final interest rate. He added that he, along with staff, was now seeking informal approval
from the Council to begin the process to market this refunding, with plans for Council to
review the bids received during their December 15 regular meeting. At this time it was the
consensus of the Council to move forward with marketing the refunding of this debt.
3. Discussion of a potential issuance of $6M in Certificates of Obligation (COs), including the
timing of such and other matters related thereto
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton stated that this item was related to the potential issuance
of el6 million in Certificates of Obligation (COs) that staff previously presented to the
Council and had budgeted to receive 2021. Managing Director Andrew Friedman of
SAMCO noted that the Tax Rate Impact Analysis considers taxable assessed values,
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growth, and outstanding debt to determine the best integration of new debt into the
portfolio. He noted that the City had experienced a «9% growth rate year -over -year, but in
Tight of the unknown variables surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a 3% growth
rate had been utilized in an attempt to be prudent. Friedman recommended timing the
issuance for late July or Early August (after certified taxable values were received but
before setting the 2021 tax rate), with first debt payment due in the following fiscal year.
There was brief discussion regarding potential projects to be funded via this debt, the
structuring of the debt to match the life of service for fire apparatus, and the considerations
of different types of debts — specifically COs versus General Obligation (GO) bonds.
At this time, it was the consensus of the Council to move forward with such an issuance.
4. Receive a report from the City of Arlington and hold a discussion regarding the status of a
plan to convert customer service functions and utility billing to the City of Arlington
City Manager George Campbell stated that work continued to transfer utility billing and
customer service from MuniBilling to the City of Arlington, including repairing and replacing
meters and registers as well as establishing a connection between the two water systems.
City of Arlington Water Utilities Director Craig Cummings provided an update regarding the
progress and milestones related to customer service, the water distribution system,
required approvals from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), issues
encountered, and next steps.
The Council thanked Cummings for his time and the thorough update. Councilmember
Rhodes asked that his presentation be distributed to the Council following the meeting.
5. Discussion of issues relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency
City Manager George Campbell stated that there was nothing specific to report. Mayor
Brian Johnson noted that case counts were on the upswing and requested that staff
distribute Tarrant County guidelines related to Halloween.
B REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
There was no discussion at this time.
The Council did not recess into Executive during this meeting.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 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 salvage yards, including A&A Pickup & Van,
Inc., Apache, Abs 1 Auto Parts, and special exception/special use permits
B. PURSUANT TO §551.072 Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value
of real property:
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1. 1001 W Kennedale Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
IV. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson called the Regular Session to order at 6:21 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Participating via VideoConference: Mayor Brian Johnson; Josh Altom, Place 1; Chris Pugh, Place
2; Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Place 3; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; Chad Wandel, Place 5; Absent: NONE Staff
Participating via VideoConference: City Manager George Campbell, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie
E Galloway, City Attorney Drew Larkin, Finance Director Lakeita Sutton, Public Works Director Larry Hoover, Fire Chief James
Brown, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Library Director Amanda King, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services
Danielle Clarke, Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey, Assistant Controller Hunter Fletcher of Waste
Connections, Managing Director Andrew Friedman of SAMCO, City of Arlington Water Utilities Director Craig Cummings, and
Jansen Givens Senior Consultant at Ryan, LLC, General Manager Jeremy Moore and Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Bruce Peschel both of Sabre-FVVT
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U S AND TEXAS FLAGS
The invocation and pledges were not carried out due to the meeting being held remotely.
C. VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
There were no requests to speak at this time.
D. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Updates from the City Council
■ Linda Rhodes, Place 4, reminded everyone that City and ISD elections were at
the end of the ballot.
■ Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee, Place 3, had no announcements at this time.
■ Chad Wandel, Place 5, reminded everyone to vote to the end of the ballot.
• Josh Altom, Place 1, had no announcements at this time.
• Chris Pugh, Place 2, announced that 25% of eligible Tarrant County voters had
already voted, and reminded everyone to vote to the end of the ballot.
2. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Johnson announced that if there is a long line at the Library, you can also vote at
Tarrant County College South Campus.
3. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell had no updates at this time.
4. Financial Reports for the City
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton noted that a clearer picture of where the City ended FY19-
20 would be available following the audit.
5. Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending September 30, 2020
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton noted that cash balances were included for each fund.
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E CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the minutes from the September 15, 2020 regular meeting
2. Consider an Ordinance amending the school zone times and designating a portion of
Mistletoe Drive as a one-way street from Paula Lane to Reeves Lane on school days
Mayor Johnson removed item IV.E.2 from the Consent Agenda.
Regarding Item IV.E.1., Councilmember Rhodes asked that the minutes be corrected to reflect
her vote in favor for the motion to amend the original motion on item IV.F.1. The draft of the
September 15 minutes included in the packet incorrectly stated that Rhodes voted against.
Motion Approve. Action Approve the minutes (corrected as mentioned above) from the
September 15, 2020 regular meeting, Moved By Altom, Seconded By Wandel. Motion
passed unanimously.
Regarding Item IV.E.1., Councilmember Pugh stated that he would like to seek public input
before taking action.
Motion Postpone. Action Postpone consideration of an Ordinance amending the school zone
times and designating a portion of Mistletoe Drive as a one-way street from Paula Lane to
Reeves Lane on school days, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed
unanimously.
F. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1 As part of the Impact Fee Study, appoint a member to the Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee (CIAC) who resides within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
City Manager George Campbell stated that he had informed the Council via email of the
willingness of Crystal and Bruce Plemons to serve as representatives of the ETJ on the
CIAC, and would recommend their appointment. He added that staff expected there to be
two meetings of about two hours each.
Motion Approve. Action Approve the appointment of Crystal and Bruce Plemons
(residents of the ETJ) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC), Moved
By Altom, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed unanimously.
2 Consider approval of an amendment to the current contract with Waste Connections,
regarding the proposed rate adjustment for residential and commercial solid waste
collection, transport, disposal, and recycling services
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton stated that this was the sixth amendment to this contract,
noting that the last amendment did not include a rate increase She added that staff
believes that the service being provided is satisfactory and would recommend approval of
the requested increase. Hunter Fletcher, Assistant Controller of Waste Connections,
stated that there was no cost performance index (CPI) increase requested last year, but
that Waste Connections was now seeking a 2% increase to cover the increased costs of
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provision of service.
There was brief discussion of the last rate increase and the recycling service. Mayor
Johnson requested a tour of the recycling center be arranged for the Council. Fletcher
indicated that he would begin working on the details.
Motion Approve. Action Approve an amendment to the current contract with Waste
Connections, regarding the proposed rate adjustment for residential and commercial solid
waste collection, transport, disposal, and recycling services, Moved By Rhodes,
Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed unanimously.
G PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an Ordinance nominating Sabre
Communications Corporation as an Enterprise Zone Project
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey stated that the Texas
Enterprise Zone Program was designed to create investment and jobs in economically
distressed areas and allows for the rebate of the State's portion of sales tax, but not the
City's portion. She added that Sabre had purchased Fort Worth Tower (FWT) in 2015 and
had recently requested that the City nominate Sabre-FWT as an Enterprise Zone Project.
General Manager Jeremy Moore and Manufacturing Engineering Manager Bruce Peschel
of Sabre-FWT were available to answer questions from the Council.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. There were no requests to speak
and the public hearing was closed.
Motion Approve. Action Approve an Ordinance nominating Sabre Communications
Corporation as an Enterprise Zone Project, Moved By Wandel, Seconded By Pugh.
Motion passed unanimously.
H. TAKE ACTION NECESSARY, PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
There was neither discussion nor action at this time.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson stated that the next meeting would be following the election and thanked all of the
Council for their time and dedication.
Motion Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Rhodes, Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
APPROVED:
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