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06/09/1983, Regular Meeting MinutesPage llg2 REGULAR MEETING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9, 1983 Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:30 p. m. Clyde Marshall-gave the invocation. Members present were Mayor Steve Radakovich, Mayor Pro-Tem Doyle Riley, Councilmembers Wayne Winters, A11an Elrod, Pete Kirkpatrick and Richard Bennett. Staff present were Mel Justice, Clyde Marshall and Mary Brooks. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, the special meeting of May 21 and the special meeting of May 25, 1983 were approved as presented. Item No. l: S . J. STOVALL, PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER. S. J. Stovall, Precinct 2 County Commissioner addressed Council to ass ure them that he would strive to maintain com- munication and cooperation between Tarrant County and Kenne- dale. Wayne Winters asked Mr. Stovall if there is a possibility of Kennedale bein g taken out of Precinct 2 and placed into another precinct. Mr. Stovall replied that there would be some redis- tricting, but he would do everything he could to keep the City in Precinct 2 and-that Council could help by expressing their wishes to the court and to the other commissioners. Doyle Rz,ley asked when the change, if any, would take place. Mr. Stovall told Council that it would be later this year and could be as late as the primary election next year. Mayor Radakovich expressed his concern that any division would be harmful to Kennedale's Citizens due to a dilution of their voting strength. When asked about the County-wide Ambulance Study, Mr. Stovall replied that the County would obtain an outside consultant for the project. He also said that the City should receive the same level of service as they now enjoy, allowing the County to absorb any costs over the present expenses and that some cities may be able to retain their organizations if the study shows the need. _ Item No. 2: STORER CABLE - JIM HOUGH, GENERAL MANAGER. Jim Hough appeared before Council explaining that Storer's Page 1193 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 1983 Contd. current 24 offices in the Dallas - Fort Worth area will be reduced to 8 offices because of economics and services, leaving two offices to serve Tarrant County. The billing would be handled through the White Settlement office and service through the Burleson office using radio trucks. Council discussed the possibility of Cable payments being collected at the City Hall. It was the Council's consensus to drop any action to cancel Storer's franchise agreement with the City for the present time. Item No. 3: REPEAT TRACT 2B, J. M. ESTES SURVEY. William Daniel appeared before Council requesting approval on a-replat of Tract 2B, J. M. Estes Survey to enable him to have a house moved onto one of the vacant lots. Richard Bennett made a motion to approve. the replat of Tract 2B, J. M. Estes Survey, splitting the one lot into two lots, seconded by Pete Kirkpatrick. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 4: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Radakovich recommended that Council appoint Mike McCarty, Danny Taylor and Bi11 Reynolds to the Planning and Zoning Board to fill the three (3) vacant positions. Richard Bennett made a motion to appoint Mike McCarty, Danny Taylor and Bi11 Reynolds with each to serve 2 year terms, second- ed by Doyle Riley. Motion passed with none opposed. Item No. 5: REVISION OF ANIMAL ORDINANCE. Mayor Radakovich reported that he had received several complaints concerning the number of chickens a person is permitted to have on his property and also complaints on fighting chickens. The Mayor asked Council to review the City's animal control ordi- nances and consider what changes need to be made in order for the City to have more control over animals in our growing City. Council instructed Mel Justice to obtain copies of animal ordi- nances from other cities so they may compare them to the City's existing animal ordinances. It was the Council's consensus to take steps to auction off the hog that the City currently has impounded if the owner does not claim it. Item No. 6: RESOLUTION ON CRIME STOPPERS. Clyde Marshall told Council that he does not have the Resolution prepared, but that it should be ready either Monday or Tuesday. Page 1194 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 1983 Contd. Wayne Winters made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83-7, a resolution showing the City's support of Crime Stoppers, Inc., seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Addendum: TESCO RATE INCREASE REQUEST. Sid Dickert, TESCO, explained the need for a rate increase for Texas Electric Service Company. Pete Kirkpatrick made a motion to deny Texas Electric Service Company's rate increase request and instruct Clyde Marshall to prepare Resolution No. 83-6 reflecting the same, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Addendum No. II: APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICER. Since Dr. William R. Harris had been previously. appointed this position it was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor could sign the necessary papers on this appointment. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Mayor Radakovich announced the approval of the EPA Sewer Grant, Phases III and IV and expressed his appreciation to the staff for their efforts in obtaining the Grant. The Mayor also expressed appreciation to Kennedale Citizens for their patience and understanding during the period leading up to project approval and their assistance in serving on EPA committees. Mel Justice reported surveying on the sewer project should start the end of June 1983 and project should be completed within three (3) years. Wayne Winters inquired as to the status of the old Trinity Well. Mel Justice reported the bowls sh©uld be completely reworked and well back in operation by June 17, 1983. In answer to Mr. Winters inquiry Mel Justice stated the staff was hopeful the effected repairs would enable the well to pump 500 gallons per minute. It was the consensus of the Council that the old well motor should be sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma for repair and used as a back up motor. Doyle Riley inquired as to status of building of sidewalk on Bowman Springs Road. Mel Justice said the City has received two estimates of cost, one from Freese and Nichols for $9.00 a linear foot and one from Nick Santos for $5.21 per linear foot. Motion made by Doyle Riley, seconded by Wayne Winters, Page 1195 REGULAR MEETING JUNE g, 1983 Cont',d. to authorize Nick Santos to proceed with installation of the sidewalk. Motion carried with none opposed. Wayne Winters made motion to recess Open Meeting and go in to Closed Session, seconded by Doyle Riley. Motion carried with none opposed. Council convened in Closed Session at 9:08 p.m. Motion made by Wayne Winters to adjourn Closed Session and reconvene in Open Session at 9:22 p.m., seconded by Allan El- rod. Motion carried with none opposed. Motion made by Wayne Winters to adjourn regular meeting, se- conded by A11an Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p, m. APPROVED: //. ~: ATTEST: ~2eE: V Cz'.:rC!~ `C~" c<~c Steve Radakovich c~% Mayor Mary brooks Asst. City Secretary CITY SEAL: 1