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01.11.1979 CC MinutesPage 829 LJ REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 1979 Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:30 P. M. Brother Ernest Wall gave the invocation. Council members present were George Lowery, Clara Sanderson, Mayor Radakovich, Stanley Jerni- gan and Charles Kuykendall. Wayne Winters was absent. The minutes of the Regular meeting December 14, 1978 and The Board of Equalization meeting December 14, 1978 were approved. Supplementary Item No. l: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION JOINT INSURANCE FUND OF TRUSTEES ELECTION. The three (3) names submitted for the Texas Municipal League Workmen's Compensation Joint Insurance Fund Board of Trustees Election are Alfred H. Koebig (Mayor, Seguin), Ed Wagoner (City Manager, Tyler), and R. Marvin Townsend (City Manager, Corpus Christi). George Lowery made a motion to accept the three (3) names submitted by the Texas Municipal League, seconded by Clara Sanderson. The motion carried with none opposed. Regular Item No. 1: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR CITY'S PORTION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDS. Mayor Radakovich read the proposed Resolution No. 79-1. George Lowery made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-1 and to pay the City's portion of $24,051.75 out of the General Fund. Charles Kuykendall seconded the motion. The motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 2: PRESENTATION BY ERNEST WILLIAMS ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTE. Mayor Radakovich briefly informed the Council of the Financial Institute (Credit Union) proposal for the City of Kennedale, and stated that Wayne Winters had contacted him and is now for proceeding with the program after his having obtained more information. Ernest Williams was present to answer questions and to provide pertinent information concerning the Credit Union. Mr. Williams presented brochures to the council with most of the information included. He said the Credit Union would pay 6% interest and customers accounts are insured up to $40,000.00 by F.D.I.C. Stanley Jernigan asked how long it would take to obtain a charter and who approves the charter. Mr. Williams said it would take about three (3) months working full time on it and it could be either State or National. He would consider pay out over a period of one (1) year on the $1,500.00 adminis- trative fee. Clara Sanderson made a motion to endorse the Credit Union Program, seconded by Charles Kuykendall. The motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 3: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CENTURY 21 FOR MOBILE HOME FOR OFFICE. Page 830 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 197g Cont'd The representative from Century 21 was not present, therefore the request was not considered. Item No. 4: CONSIDERATION OF PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. George Lowery made a motion to accept the Park Boards recommen- dations stipulating that insurance be provided by sub-leasor, with the City named the co-insured, so long as it doesn't void our insurance, and that a copy of the Park Board's recommenda- tions be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Stanley Jernigan seconded the motion. The motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 5: CONSIDERATION OF PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE A POSITON OF CENTER DIRECTOR On RECREATION SPECIALIST BE INCLUDED IN THE 1979-80 BUDGET. After council discussion, Stanley Jernigan recommended that $12,000.00 be budgeted for this position whether they hired any- one or not. The council were in agreement. Item No. 6: CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USER FEE FOR LIGHTS AT BALLFIELDS. Charles Kuykendall made a motion to accept the recommendation for User Fee for the Little League Field (seven poles) at $x.00 per hour and the Pony League Field (nine poles) at $4.50 per hour. George Lowery seconded the motion. The motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 7: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS. Jimmy Smith, Fire Chief, asked that this be postponed until the next Regular City Council meeting. Item No. 8: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS. Mayor Radakovich advised the council and audience that the City would be accepting Telephone bills February 1, 197g. Texas Electric Service Company have been delayed due to the ice storm in Dallas, but will get the contract worked out shortly after February 1, 197g. Mayor Radakovich said we had no cooperation at all from Lone Star Gas Company. We will not collect for them. He asked Sybil Bottril, Kennedale News reporter, and Pat Bean, Star Telegram reporter, to mention his statement about Lone Star Gas Company in the press. Mayor Radakovich advised the council that Chief Halverson would be retiring March 1, 197g. Chief Halverson told Mayor Radakovich he would work with us or the new Chief of Police if he is needed. He would be glad to work for the City on a part time basis, but he did not want any responsibility for personnel. Mayor Radako- vich said it wouldn't be fair to the incoming Chief of Police for the council to make this decision. They left it up to the new Page 831 REGULAR MEETING JAIv'UARY 11, 1979 Cont'd Chief of Police. Mayor Radakovich asked, and was given permis- sion to advertize for Police Chief. Item No. 9: OPEN DISCUSSION. Mayor Radakovich said we would have the ground-breaking for the Community Center, January 13, at 10:00 A. M. The new police officer, Ben Bounds, came in and introduced himself to the council. Officer Bounds will start to school Monday, January 15, 1979• Clara Sanderson asked Mel Justice to see if we could get the Calhoun's, on the corner of Swiney Hiett and Mansfield Cardinal Road, to clean up their place. Mel said he would check on this immediately. Charles Kuykendall made a motion to adjourn, seconded by George Lowery. The motion carried with none opposed. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M. [1 ~~ v - APPROVED: ~-%~_'~ "~'~'Gc~~--.,,-~~ Steve Radakovich, Mayor ~`; ATTEST:_ Evely I. Temple on City Secretary CITY SEAL: