01.10.1980 CC MinutesPage 919
REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
January 10, 1980
Mayor Steve Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Clyde Marshall gave the invocation.
Members present were Mayor Steve Radakovich, Mayor Pro-Tem
Clara Sanderson, Councilmen Charles Kuykendall and Dwight
Miller.
Members absent were Councilmen George Lowery, and Wayne Winters.
Staff present were Mel Justice, Clyde Marshall and Tyne Reflogal.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 13, 1979 were approved
as read.
Item No. 1
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTED OFFICALS.
Fire Chief James Smith came before the Council reporting the
Fire Department at its last regular meeting had elected new
officers for 1980, and he would recommend the Council accept
the following:
James Smith as Fire Chief
Sonny Elrod as Asst. Fire Chief
Lloyd Crunk as Fire Marshall
Dwight Miller made a motion to accept the Fire Department
recommendations as stated. Seconded by Clara Sanderson.
Motion carried with none opposed.
The Mayor and Council commended the Fire Department on the
fine job they were doing, but asked the Chief if he could
talk to some of his personnel concerning their driving to
fires and ambulance calls. The Council has been receiving
complaints from citizens.
Item No. 2
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE.
Mel Justice explained this Grant was for one mobile radio
and two walkie-talkies.
Charles Kuykendall made a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 80-1
authorizing the NoMth Central Texas Council of Governments to
purchase Law Enforcement Radio Communication equipment on behalf
of the City of Kennedale. Seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion
carried with none opposed.
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Item No. 3
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE COORDTNATOR TO SIGN THE
CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL CONDITI.ONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR
GRANT N0. AC-79-BO6-6130.
Mel Justice explained this item was routine paper work concerning
Resolution No. 80-1.
Clara Sanderson made a motion to give Mel Justice authority to
sign the Certification of special conditions on behalf of the
City for Grant No. AC-79-B06-6130. Seconded by Charles Kuykendall.
Motion carried with none opposed.
Item No. 4
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE REMITTING OF MUNICIPAL COURT
FINES TO CHARLES RAY HAYES. '
Mel Justice explained that according to the State law only the
City Council can authorize remitting of Municipal Court Fines.
Charles Kuykendall made a motion to remit Municipal Court Fine
of $28.50 on Citation No. 577 to Charles Ray Hayes. Seconded
by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed.
Item No. 5
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TARRANT COUNTY BOND
ELECTION.
Mayor Radakovich read the proposed Resolution.
Dwight Miller made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-2
Endorsing and Supporting the $20,350,000 Tarrant Bond Issue.
Seconded by Charles Kuykendall. Motion carried with none opposed.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Mayor Radakovich reported the Assembly of God Church at 116
East Broadway wanted to put a trailer house behind the Church
to be used as a parsonage.
It was the consensus of the Council that this was not a
hardship case and that a variance should not be granted.
Mayor Radakovich informed the Council that the City had recieved
approval to begin engineering work on Step 1 E.P.A. Grant. This
is for $13,935.00 in Grant monies and $4,645.00 in City monies.
After a short discussion the Council instructed Mel Justice
to contact the engineers and get the project started.
Mel Justice reported that all except one person had accepted
the appointments to the Ambulance Committee and that a meeting
had been scheduled for 12 noon Monday January 14, 1980.
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Mayor Radakovich read a letter from Mrs. Verna L. Riddles
commending the Police Department and asked for the letter
to be made a part of the minutes. Copy of letter is attached.
Clara Sanderson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dwight
Miller. Motion carried with none opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P. M.
APPROVED:
Steve Radakovich, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tyne eflogal
City Secretary
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CITY SEAL:
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FORT WORTH/TARRANT COUNTY
EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
3341 Winthrop Avenue • Suite 7 • Fort Worth, TX 76116 • 817 731-4447
December 12, 1979
Mayor Steve Radokovich
City Hall
P. 0. Box 268
Kennedale, Texas 76060
Dear Mayor Radokovich:
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our new Chief of
Police, Officer Hopper for his interest, empathy, and professional
handling of a recent incident which involved my daughter and the
theft of over $400.00 worth of her jewelry.
Because of his self-assurance, determination, and diplomatic method
of dealing with those involved, not to mention his "Reality Therapy"
the jewelry was discovered that very day in a place that had pre-
viously been thoroughly searched. I am determined his influence and
involvement was the motivating factor for the return of her jewelry.
Chief Hopper is truly my first genuine feeling of "security" in our
local law enforcement and I feel the support of this gentleman is
essential if the community expects to ever rise above their past
problems. In addition, he sets a very good model for our young
people by making them accountable for their actions and actually
standing behind his decisions.
I hope the council members are aware of Chief Hoppers' activities
and certainly want to encourage them to give positive support
when and where it is due.
My last request is that this letter be made available to all council
members at your next meeting and be entered into the minutes.
Thank you for your time and
Happy Holidays:
ern`~iddle
Executive Director
FW/TCEA
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