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11/10/1983, Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1P31 REGULAR MEETING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 10, 1983 Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:30 p. m. Clyde Marshall gave the invocation. Councilmembers 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 Reflogal. The minutes of the Public Hearing on October l3, 1983 were ap- proved as presented. The minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 13, 1983 were ap- proved as presented. Item No. l: J. C. HUBBARD - ONE-WAY DISPOSAL. Council discussed the problems the City has experienced with One-Way personnel and requested Mr. Hubbard screen One-Way per- sonnel used on the Kennedale route. Mr. Hubbard stated he did not have this authority. It was the consensus of the Council for the Mayor to write a letter to Mr. Marsh, One Way Service, requesting J. C. Hubbard be given authority to screen One-Way personnel used on the Kennedale route. Item No. 2: RELEASE COMPLAINT AGAINST PATE JONES ASPHALT CO. Mayor Radakovich reported Al Bulls has bought Lots 1 & 2, Block 12, Oak Crest Addition, and has requested the City drop the com- plaint concerning this property. J. D. Kirkpatrick made a motion to release Lots 1 & 2, Block 12, Oakcrest Addition from the City's lawsuit against Pate Jones Asphalt Company, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 3: CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF STOKER CABLE T.V. PAY- MENTS - INCREASE CABLE T.V. RATES. Jim Hough, District Manager for Storer Cable, stated the rates for the premium channels are controlled by the FCC and they would be increasing the rates to $10.00 per month. However, the base package rate is controlled by the Council and should Storer wish to increase the base rate they would ask Council approval. Mr. Marshall presented a proposed contract for collection of Storer Cable T.V. bills by City. Council discussed the terms of the contract. Page 1232 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1883 Contd. Wayne Winters made a motion to authorize the Mayor sign the contract on behalf of the City, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 4: REPEAT ON EAST MANSFIELD HIC7HWAY - FRED SMITH. Mr. Justice explained to Council that Mr. Smith wished to replat lots 32D, 32D1 and 32D2, C. A. Boaz into one lot 32R, C. A. Boaz Subdivision. Wayne Winters made a motion to approve the replat, seconded by Richard Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 5: REPEAT ON PEGGY LANE - DON LYON. Mr. Justice stated this replat was to correct some errors on the original plat. Richard Bennett made a motion to approve the replat subject to lot 16 being unchanged from the original plat, seconded by J. D. Kirkpatrick. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 6: CITY HALL ROOF BIDS. Mr. Justice reported only one bid was received on the City Hall roof bids. This bid was from Mr. Build for $30,543. It was the consensus of the Council that invitations to bid should be sent to general contractors instead of roofing con- tractors and to advertize for sealed bids again. Mr. Justice was instructed to ask Mike McCarty to design plans for a new roof. Item No. 7: REZONING ON HIGHWAY 287. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended Council consider changing the zoning on Highway 287 from Alma to the south City Limit line. Wayne Winters made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for 7:15 p. m. December 8, 1983 to hear citizen's comments con- cerning the rezoning on the northeast side of the highway for a depth of 500 feet. Also to change "G" zoning to allow sin- gle family residence, seconded by Doyle Riley. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 8: TAD MEMBER ELECTION. Council was furnished a list of nominees for positions on the Tax Appraisal District in Tarrant County. The City of Kenne- dale is authorized 5 votes. J. D. Kirkpatrick made a motion to cast 5 votes for Mr. T. J. Elkins, seconded by Richard Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed. Page 1233 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1983 Contd. Item No. 9: ESTIMATES ON OLD TRINITY WELL REPAIRS. Mayor Radakovich read estimates of motor repairs of $10,915.50, new motor for $20,177.00 and a rebuilt motor for $13,365.00. Council discussed the repairing of the trinity well motor and the cleaning of the 55,000 gal7_on elevated storage tank. It was the consensus of the Council that the City should take sealed bids on both projects. Item No. 10: INCREASE COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSITS. Mr. Justice recommended Council increase cleaning deposits from $15.00 to $30.00. Doyle Riley made a motion to double the rentals and deposits for the Community Center, except for the Civic Organizations rates, seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with Wayne Winters, J. D. Kirkpatrick, Doyle Riley and Richard Bennett voting for and A11an Elrod voting against. Item No. 11: CHANGE PLUMBING CODE. Wayne Winters requested Council consider changing the plumb- ing code allowing schedule 40 PVC plastic be used under slabs of commercial buildings. Wayne Winters made a motion to amend Kennedale City Code sec- tion 3-24(6) to allow schedule 40 PVC pipe in commercial buildings, seconded by Richard Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 12: SEWER PROBLEM IN SPRING BRANCH. Mel Justice reported the sewer manhole on Spring Branch was low and there is a lot of infiltration. Mr. Gary Cooper stated he would cover the manhole until the street is extended next spring. Item No. 13: WATER LINES - PEACHTREE COURT. Mr. Justice reported the developer had provided 3/4 inch water taps for the lots on Peachtree Court which are zoned for qua- druplexes and the builder wants 112 inch taps. It was the consensus of. the Council to allow the builder to have the size tap he wants with builder to bear the cost. Item No. 14: K. C. WALKER PROPERTY - REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Marshall suggested it would be advisable for the City to start over with legal notices since the Council agreed to give Mr. Walker more time in April when he appeared before Council at the Hearing. J. D. Kirkpatrick made a motion to instruct the building Page 1234 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1883 Contd. official, the fire department, the health official, the Police Chief and the City Attorney to take appropriate action, second- ed by Richard Bennett. Motion carried with none opposed. ITEM N0. 15: ORDINANCE - SPEED LIMIT. Mayor Radakovich read Ordinance No. 83-12, "AN ORDIANCE ALTER- ING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, UNIFORM ACT RECxULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE: AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; THIS ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ART. 1 AND 2, OF CHAPTER 16, KENNE- DALE CITY CODE 1977, REGARDING SPEED LIMITS ON U.S. HIGHWAY N0. 287". Wayne Winters made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 83-12, seconded by J. D. Kirkpatrick. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 16: MUNICIPAL CHARGES ON TRAILER PARKS. Mayor Radakovich reported TAD has put the trailers on the tax rolls under personal property and the City has been billing the trailer park owners a municipal charge in lieu of taxes. It was the consensus of the Council to continue to collect the municipal charges until Mr. Marshall furnishes the Council a legal opinion as to whether the City can continue to collect municipal charges or must collect personal property taxes. i~ir. Gary Cox asked Council permission to run City water to his property outside the City. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Cox would need to annex his property before. the City could furnish h,m City water. Item No. 17: POLICE DEPARTMENT E~UTPI~ENT LIST. Police Chief Terry Ahrendt furnished Council a list of needed equipment. Total cost of the equipment was approximately $15,000. J. D. Kirkpatrick made a motion to authorize the Chief to pur- chase the necessary equipment and the Council will amend the budget at a later date if necessary, seconded by Richard Ben- nett. Motion carried with none opposed. Page 1235 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1983 Contd. OPEN DISCUSSION: Mayor Radakovich reported the State has increased the warrant fees from $7.50 to $25.00 and asked Council's permission to pay the $25.00 per warrant served by an off duty officer. Consensus of the Council was to increase fees paid to officers. J. D. Kirkpatrick made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Allan Elrod. Motion carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p. m. APPROVED: ,, ~ -- / _._ Steve Radakovich ATTEST: Mayor T e Re 1 al City Secr~tar CITY SEAL: