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05.08.1980 CC MinutesPage 94~+ REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL May 8, 1980 Mayor Steve Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:35 P. M. Clyde Marshall gave the invocation. Members present were Mayor Steve Radakovich, Mayor Pro-Tem Clara Sanderson, Council members George Lowery, Wayne Winters, Charles Kuykendall and Dwight Miller. Staff present were Mel Justice, Clyde Marshall, and Tyne Reflogal. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 10, 1980 were approved as read. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 12, 1980 were approved with one change. The word transfered to be changed to loaned in the next to last paragraph. Ttem No. 1: CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH OFFICER APPOINTMENT. Mayor Radakovich explained that it is necessary to appoint or reappoint the Health Officer each year and to record appointments with the Texas Department of Health. Charles Kuykendall made a motion to appoint Dr. William R. Harris City Health Officer. Seconded by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 2; CONSIDERATION OF FIRE TRUCK PAY-OFF AND INSURANCE SURVEY. Mayor Radakovich stated the City is paying 8,000 to 10,000 dollars per-year for a variety of insurances. Mel Justice has made a study and prepared a list of recom- mendations for Council to consider that would lower the cost of insurance. 1. Group vehicles in groups of five to qualify for a group policy. 2. Group buildings together, 3. Pay-Off Fire Truck so that the insurance for it could be lowered to 20,000/ 10,000/ 5,000. 4. Pay Fire Truck off out of Revenue Sharing Funds. Page 9~5 5. Total cost of savings per a annum would be $3,535• Wayne Winters recommended that the $3,535 saved be placed in an account each year to be used for self insurance at the time the account reaches $35,000 which is the State minimum requirement for self-insurance. Council discussed insurance and self insurance in depth. George Lowery made a motion to Pay-off the Fire Truck, purchase the group insurance plan and to use the savings to establish a Bank Account for a future self-insurance program. Seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried none opposed. Item No. 3: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION #80-11 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANK ACCOUNTS. Mel Justice explained to Council that due to Paul Mathis resigning it would be necessary to remove his name from the list of authorized signatures. Mayor Radakovich read the list of four signatures to be authorized they are: Steve Radakovich Clara Sanderson M. A. Justice Tyne Reflogal Dwight Miller made a motion to adopt Resolution #80-11 A Resolution Designating authorized Signatures for withdrawal of City Funds on City Accounts with the Mansfield State Bank. Seconded by George Lowery. Motion carried with none opposed. Clyde Marshall stated that the Ambulance Fund was set-up by ordinance and that Paul's name would also need to be taken off by Ordinance #80-4. Dwight Miller made Ordinance Amending delete the name of for withdrawal of Fund. Seconded by opposed. a motion to adopt Ordinance #80-4 an Kennedale Ordinance No. 7g-15, so as to Paul 0. Mathis as an authorized signature funds from the City of Kennedale Ambulance George Lowery. Motion carried with none Item No. 4: SUBMISSION OF E. D. A. FINAL APPLICATION FOR WATER TOWER. Mel Justice reported the preapplication had been reviewed by E. D. A. and was approved to be eligible for funding. The fund application should be submitted by May 23, 1980. Mel would need Council authorization to sign the final application. Page 9~6 Regular Meeting of the Kennedale City Council Contd. May 8, 1880 Also a letter is needed from Harris Corporation. George Lowery made a motion to authorize Mel Justice sign the final application for the E. D. A. Grant for a Water Tower. Seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 5: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE OF LAND FOR WATER TOWER. Wayne Winters stated a letter referencing the minutes where Council authorized the purchase of the land would be sufficient for the title company. Council discussed the verbal agreement between the church and the City concerning the easement. Clyde Marshall was instructed to prepare an easement agreement. 1. remove certain trees 2. extend culvert 3. have traffic control officer on duty during church activities if construction crews working 4. maintain road Item No. 6: CONSIDERATION OF PARK BOARD APPOINTMENTS. It was the consensus of the Council that Frankie Luttrell and Verlin Arter should be reappointed for a two year term. Clara Sanderson made a motion to reappoint Frankie Luttrell and Verlin Arter to serve on the Park Board. Seconded by George Lowery. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 7: LONE .STAR GAS CO. RATE INCREASE REQUEST. Bobby Oney from Lone Star Gas Co. spoke to Council and requested the Council suspend action for 90 days. Other Citites in the. Fort Worth district have been asked for .increases and no final actions have been taken. A question and answere session followed with Mr. Oney stating he hoped the increase could be settled on the local level but if it was not the Railroad Commission would make the final decision. Wayne Winters made a motion to Suspend the rate increase for a period of 90 days Seconded by Charles Kuykendall. Motion carried with none opposed. Page 947 Regular Meeting of the Kennedale City Council Contd. May 8, 1980 Mayor Radakovich questioned the Gas Co. charging the customer a $40.00 service charge when a Plumber repairs a gas line and no service charge when the customer hires the Gas Co. to repair his lines. Mr. Oney said he would have someone check into this item. Wayne Winters questioned the profit made by Lone Star Gas Co. on sub contractors from the developers. Mr. Oney said he would furnish council a copy of the gas rates in Arlington. Itme No. 8: TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. Mayor Radakovich asked Council how they felt about the County possibly selling Bonds to establish a low cyst Housing Finance Corp. It was the consensus of the Council that someone from Tarrant County be at the next Council Meeting to answer questions concerning the Tarrant Count Housing Finance Corporation, Tyne Reflogal was instructed to contact someone .from Tarrant County and ascertain if they could be at the June 12, 1980 Council Meeting. No action taken. Item No. 9: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRACT 1C M. P, LA~~ZAR SURVEY. Raymond Morris, chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board presented the Zoning Boards recommendation to Council stating the Board is not in favor of allowing Arlington to furnish water and sewer services to land located in Kennedale. The Zoning Board recommended the Council consider trading this 4 acres of land to Arlington for land of equal value. Council entered into a lengthy discussion concerning the-land, services to be provided & maintenance. Tt was the consensus of the Council that Wayne Winters, Mel Justice, Steve Radakovich and Raymond Morris contact Arlington concerning a services agreement between the City of Kennedale & the City of Arlington. Item No. 10: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Mayor Radakovcch recommended that the Council act as Board of Equalization for the 1980 Tax Year. Page 948 Regular Meeting of the Kennedale City Council May 8, 1880 Cont'd Clara Sanderson made a motion that the City Council act as the Board of Equalization for the 1880 tax year. Seconded by George Lowery. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 11: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR TAX ASSESSOR. Mayor Radakovich reported that he and Mel had been working with the school concerning the 1981 re-evaluation of the taxes. Estimates from independent assessors range from 8,000 to 11,000 dollars. Working with the school this could be accomplished for approximately $1,000 dollars including individual assessor for 25 new building permits. Mel informed council that the City can appoint anyone they wish as tax assessor, register them with the state and then enroll them in a tax school. Steve stated he planned to have Glenda Bramlett handle the taxes. It was the council's desire for with their plans for the. 80 and Item No. 12: CONSIDERATION OF Mayor Radakovich stated Mel had consider the Month of June this to hire part-time summer help. for the work crews. Mel and the Mayor to continue 81 tax preparations. LEAN-UP MONTH. suggested that the Council year since the City plans Also fridays would be best Mayor Radakovich suggested some 'limitations or restrictions should be placed on the pick ups this year. After considerable deliberation the Council decided to designate June as clean-up month, City crews to pick-up trash and limbs on fridays, and tree limbs and brush to be in bundles 8 to 10 inches in diameter and 4 feet long. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Mayor Radakovich reported that Tarrant Cable Communications had sent a letter notifying the City that they were accepting the Franchise Ordinance as written. Mayor Radakovich read a letter from the Ken W. Davis Foundation concerning a $500.00 donation give to the Ambulance Fund. Mayor Radakovich reported the City of Fort Worth had extended an invitation to the community to attend the annual Peace Page 949 Regular Meeting of the Kennedale City Council May 8, 1980 Cont'd Officers Memorial Services to be held at Sagamore Hill Baptist Church Sunday May 18, 1980. Dwight Miller asked about the Park Board recommendation on the Community Center Director. Mayor Radakovich said this was a personnel matter and a special meeting should be scheduled for this. Council decided to call a special meeting May 10, 1980 at 8:30 A. M. to discuss personnel. Mr. Marshall stated Ordinance #80-5 needed to be adopted. An Ordinance amending Kennedale City Code 1977 increasing water and sewer deposits and providing for construction hydrants. George Lowery made a motion to Adopt Ordinance #80-5 an ordinance Amending Art. 1, Sec. 14-2, Subsection (d), and Art. 2 Sec. 14-13, of Chapter 14, Entitled "Public Utilities," of the Kennedale City Code 1977, As Heretofore adopted and Amended; such amendment increasing the security deposits for both water and sewer service. Seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with none opposed. Mel reported that the County was working on Sublett Road and would repair Village St. as soon as weather permits. Dwight Miller asked if the Hammocks had been contacted about 8th Ave. Mel Justice was instructed to write a letter to John & Melba Hammock asking for permission to move the fence back 50 feet so the City could use the street for parking. Charles Kuykendall made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with none opposed. .' Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. APPROVED : , /~~F c~ c~~~C~ ~L~<'-z c~~} eve Radakovich, Mayor ATTEST: Tyn A. Ref o a City Secretary CITY SEAL: