2023.02.21 City Council Minutes SIGNEDKENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING I FEBRUARY 21, 2023 AT 5:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, KENNEDALE, TX 76060
I. CALL TO ORDER
To address the Kennedale City Council regarding an agenda item, submit a `Request to Speak' form before the meeting
begins. Speakers are allotted three (3) minutes, must limit their comments to the subject indicated on the form, and should
address the Kennedale City Council as a whole, rather than individual members or staff. Pursuant to Texas Government
Code §551.071, the Kennedale City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time
during the meeting to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
Mayor Joplin called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Rockie Gilley, Brad Horton, Kenneth Michels, Mayor Jan Joplin,
Austin Degenhart, James Connor. Attorney Carvan Adkins, City Manager Darrell Hull, City
Secretary Raeanne Byington, Acting Finance Director Tanisha Sherman, Library Director
Elizabeth Partridge, Police Chief Michael Holguin, Community Development Director Nathan
Gonzales, Human Resources Director Caroline Green, and Fire Chief James Brown.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion on Park Projects.
Mayor Joplin, Rockie Gilley and Brad Horton met with KYA about a multiuse
field. Councilman Connor suggested we look at all the parks, not just the
multiuse field. Councilman Degenhart suggested we look at all the parks, not
just the equipment but the upkeep of the landscape, etc. Councilman Gilley said
we should look at everything and make a list of priorities. Councilman Horton
wants to see us work on the overall esthetics of all parks. Councilman Michels
wants the splash pad to be revamped, shade for the parents, lights for Sonora
walking areas. He suggests securing the parks at lOpm with a gate. Mayor
Joplin stated that we bring them back for the March meeting to discuss the
plans they have.
B. DISCUSSION AND/OR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS
LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Work session was closed at 6:42 pm.
III. REGULAR SESSION
A. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AND TEXAS
FLAGS
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under
God; One and Indivisible."
Father Gavin Pate from Trinity Church gave the invocation.
Councilman Kenneth Michels led the pledges.
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Sara Johnson, 221 Village St., is having a Country Music Concert in the Park on April 22nd
for the Kennedale Senior Outreach program as a fundraiser. She invited everyone to come.
Susan Lewandowski, 216 Collett Sublett Road spoke about a safety issue on her road. She
is concerned that the roadway is falling apart on the sides leaving no place for walkers. In
front of 206 Collett Sublett has a peak elevation and people are driving recklessly over that
hill. She wants a sign that says 'Hidden Driveways.' There is also no lighting on the road.
D. CONSENT AGENDA
These matters have appeared on previous agendas, require little or no deliberation, or are considered
routine or ministerial tasks. If discussion is desired, items may be removed for separate consideration.
1 Approval of theminutesfrom the January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting
2. Approval of the minutes from the January 20, 2023 special meeting
3. Approval of the minutes from the January 26, 2023 special meeting
4. Receive the 2022 Racial Profiling Report and the Texas Police Chiefs
Association Annual Report from the Police Department.
MOTION to Approve: Degenhart SECOND: Horton. Unanimously
approved.
Mayor Joplin called for a 10 minute break at 7:16 pm.
Mayor Joplin reconvened at 7:29 pm.
E. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1.
Discussion and action regarding a rate adjustment to the current contract
with Waste Connections for residential and commercial solid waste
collection, transport, disposal, and recycling services, and action of an
amendment to solid waste agreement regarding same.
Abel Moreno, district manager for Waste Connections, addressed the council
regarding a 10.2% CPI increase based off the current contract they have with
the city. Council asked questions and tabled this for more information from
Waste Connections for next month's meeting before making a motion.
MOTION to table: Degenhart. Second: Connor. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Discussion and necessary action to authorize Atkins Brothers Equipment
Company Inc, for the Tarrant County Development Block Grant - Cares
Act (CDBG-CV) project for the rehabilitation of the Waterline along 3rd
Street between Corry A Edwards Drive and Municipal Drive as well as
the approval for the city of Kennedale to provide the necessary matching
funds to Tarrant County. Improvements for the 3rd Street project, at a
total of $286,428.00, with the city match amount of $140,427.00.
- Max Arensen spoke regarding the rehab of this water line. He suggested
due to the age and type of the pipe that council approve. Unanticipated
increase due to PVC prices and workforce.
- MOTION to Approve: Rockie Gilley SECOND: Horton, Motion passed with
4, 1 abstaining (Connor).
3. Appointment of Vice Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Councilman Connor suggested Perry Clementi.
-Councilman Michels recommended Mark Perkins
Motion for Perry Clementi for Vice Chair by Connor. Second by Michels.
Motion passed unanimously.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
CASE PZ#23-01 Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed
zoning change request from MH mobile home to I industrial for
approximately 0.61 acres being Tract 2618 of the W.H. Hudson Survey,
Abstract No. 716, located at 7100 Hudson Village Creek Rd., City of
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
A. Staff Presentation — Nathan Gonzales
B. Applicant — Andre Korneev discussed his plans and use for the property.
C. Public Hearing. No persons requested to speak.
D. Action
MOTION to Approve: Horton. SECOND: Connor. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Joplin convened to Executive Session at 8:09 pm.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Kennedale City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the meeting
pursuant to the below cited sections of the Texas Government Code:
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.
B. PURSUANT TO §551.072 - Deliberation regarding the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property.
C. 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.
A. 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.
1. City Manager's Evaluation (6 month)
V. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED:
V. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED:
Mayor Joplin reconvened to open session at 9:37 pm.
MOTION: To present City Manager with retention stipend as discussed in
executive session by Connor. SECOND: Horton. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: Connor. SECOND: Degenhart. Council adjourned at 9:38 pm.
APPROVED:
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