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09/08/1983, Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1217 REGULAR MEETING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Allan Elrod, Wayne Winters, J. D. Kirkpatrick and Richard Bennett. Staff present were Mel Justice, Clyde Marshall and Tyne Reflo- gal. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 11, 1983 were approved as presented. The minutes of the special joint meeting of the Council and the Planning and Zoning Board on August 16, 1983 were approved as presented. The minutes of the special meeting on August 27, 1983 were approved as presented. Item No. 1: JERRY FORD - POLICE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Ford of Fords Used Cars located at 133 East Mansfield Hwy. stated he had five questions he would like the Police Depart- ment to answer. They were as follows: 1. Why would the Police Department not inspect a vehicle for Mr. Ford? 2. If inspections are a courtesy how can the Police Department charge for inspections`? 3. Why wasn't the 1972 Ford belonging to Mr. Ford passed by the Kennedale Police? Mr. Charles Gorman stated the vehicle passed the necessary inspection.. 4. Why does it take over 30 minutes for the Police to respond to a theft call? 5. Why is the Police car allowed to go outside the City limits, namely to H & H Country Store at Eden Road and Mansfield Hwy? Police Chief Terry Ahrendt answered Mr. Fords questions. 1. Mr. Ford had a salvage title and state law requires a more detailed inspection for salvage vehicles than for regular vehicles. The Kenne- dale Police Department does not have the person- nel nor the equipment to inspect vehicles with Page 1218 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 Contd. salvage titles. Mr. Ford was advised to go to the Texas Department of Public Highways. 2. Fees for inspections are authorized by state law. 3. The Texas Department of Public Safety has a book showing locations on the frame where VIN numbers are to aid in identifying stolen vehicles. The Kennedale Police does not have this book. 4. The officer on duty was the Chief and he was busy on another call when Mr. Ford called and reported the theft. 5. Chief Ahrendt stated the patrolmen are authorized 30 minutes for lunch and they can take their lunch breaks anywhere they want as long as they are going to or coming from their patrol areas. Chief Ahrendt stated he felt Mr. Ford was in violation of City zoning ordinances and asked if the zoning inspector could in- spect Mr. Ford's car lot and sign appropriate complaints. Mr. Ford has a business license to sell used cars only and he is making repairs to cars. Mr. Ford stated he would get a business license for a tune-up shop and would dispose of the cars that do not run. Chief Ahrendt stated effective Monday the Police Department will no longer make vehicle inspections. Mr. Larry Tyler asked if the Police decided when to answer calls. Chief Ahrendt stated the Police Officer must use his judgement as to priorities when more than on call is received. Item No. 7: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND SECTION 13-27(a)(2), KENNEDALE CITY CODE 1977. It was the consensus of the Council that a Public Hearing be scheduled for October 13th at 7:15 p. m. Item No. 2: CONSIDERATION OF 1983 TAX RATE. Mr. Justice informed Council that by calculating the effective tax rate according to the state law, the 1983 effective tax rate is .5903 per $100. valuation. Mr. Justice further stated Council has the options of setting a tax rate of less than 3% increase, hold a public hearing and set a rate of less than 8% increase or hold a special election to increase more then 8%. Council discussed the anticipated expenditures for 1983-84. Wayne Winters made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 83-10, Page 1219 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 Contd. an ordinance setting the 1983 tax rate at .60~ per $100. valua- tion, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion. carried with none opposed. Item No. 3~ CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF WATER. Mel Justice reported that additional meeting and conversations have been held with Fort Worth and following are the results of these. The Director of the Fort Worth Water Department advised he would be happy to address the Council on any specific items in the contract that Kennedale might wish to negotiate on. However, the contract as presented is the same as is in force with other Cities in the area and there has been a reluctance on the part of Fort Worth to make individual contract changes. In the event the City of Kennedale did opt to be included in with other entities to be taxed by TCWCD #1., this would require a referendum of Kennedale Citizens by a vote to initiate subject tax and acceptance by TCWCD #1 into their taxing district. The final figure, at the present time, on the amount of taxes levied by TCWCD #1 is a .13~ per $100 valuation. SucYi tax would be from initiation until whenever circumstances might be such to where there would be no need for such tax, if ever, or a City could withdraw. Should Kennedale become a member reduction of .12~ per 1,000 gall. which would reduce the cost from However, this reduction is being 2020 all entities will be paying whether they are a part of TCWCD of TWCWD #1 there ins of the cost of Fort Worth on wat phased out and by the same cost for #1 or not . would be a raw water ~r purchased. the year raw water In conversation with this City's staff, Fort Worth's staff has indicated it might be possible to have necessary connections to deliver water to Kennedale in a four (4) month period and the maximum time for this installation would not surpass one year. Council discussed the cost, where monies are available and in- structed Mr. Justice to obtain more information. 1. 2. 3• 4. It was t Detailed information on outside City customers. Must Kennedale have state approved water before connecting to Fort Worth. Reconfirm all costs to the City of Kennedale including crossing 1820. What is needed for state approval of water. ~e consensus of the Council that a special meeting be Page 12 20 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 Contd. called when all the requested information is available. Item No. 4: CONSIDERATION OF SEWER RATE INCREASE. Mel Justice reported the City of Fort Worth was increasing the sewer volume charge by .008 effective October 1, 1883 and recommended Council increase Kennedale sewer rate from .80~ per thousand gallons to .82$ per thousand gallons. Council discussed the anticipated additional cost to the City and decided not to increase the sewer rate at this time. Wayne Winters made a motion to accept the sewer rate increase from Fort Worth and keep our rate at .80~ per thousand gallons, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Council discussed the possibilities of changing the budget year to run from October lst to September 30th. Item No. 5: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO FORT WORTH SEWER CONTRACT. Mr. Justice stated this contract should be returned before Sep- tember 23, 1883. J. D. Kirkpatrick made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83-9, "ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, AN AMENDEENT TO THE SEWER CON- TRACT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS", seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 6: CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF TARRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT. Mayor Radakovich stated the City had signed an agreement in 1973 for the County Health Department to approve septic tanks in the City because the City did not have the staff to handle health problems. However, the situation has changed and the City is now able to handle its own problems. Larry Prine of the County Health Department advised Council that if they cancel the Tarrant County agreement it would be advisable to have an alternative program. Mayor Radakovich assured Mr. Prine the City would maintain the standards set by the state. Doyle Riley made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 83-8, "RESCINDING CITY OF KENNEDALE RESOLUTION N0. 73-8, AND RESCINDING THE AUTHORITY THEREBY GIVEN TO LICENSE AND REGU- LATE THE BUILDING OF SEPTIC TANKS IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE", seconded by Richard Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed. Page x',221 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1883 Contd. OPEN DISCUSSION: Mayor Radakovich reported the staff had received inquiries con- cerning requirement for building permits on Kevin Miller Road and asked Council's guidance. After a short discussion Coun- cil instructed the staff not to issue any building permits on Kevin Miller Road until the law suit is settled. Council entered into a discussion concerning amending the weed control ordinance and the need to have a work-session on this matter; however, no action was taken. Mayor Radakovich asked Mr. Marshall what the City can do about getting the K. C. Walker property cleaned up. Mr. Marshall stated he would have an opinion by September 14th. Mr. Winters stated he did not have the time to meet with the group working on updating the City zoning ordinances and asked to be replaced. Mayor Radakovich state he would replace Mr. Winters. Mr. Justice reported the City's Workman's Comp. Insurance will expire the 1st of October and a new contract will need to be signed. Mr. Justice reported the delinquent. taxes as of September 7, 1983 is $27,080.06 and a list of uncollectables will be pre- pared for submitting to the City attorney at the October meet- ing. ]3ob Corcoran invited the Council to attend the Fire Fighters Memorial Services celebration at the Will Roger's Auditorium Sunday October 9, 1983 at 5:00 p. m. Doyle Riley reported Mrs. Arthur had agreed to allow Harmony Park to be used for a park or used by the Fire Department. Mr. Marshall was instructed to prepare the necessary legal papers. Mr. Justice reported he is trying to get specs written so we can get bids to repair roof on City Hall. Wayne Winters made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p. m. ~, ~_ Page 1x22 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 Contd. ATTEST: APPROVED: Ty of og City Secretary CITY SEAL: ~~ ~~~ Ste Radakovic l~layor ~J