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10.11.1979 CC MinutesPage 890 REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 1979 Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:33 P.M. Ralph Yeakley gave the invocation. Council members present were Mayor Steve Radakovich, Mayor Pro-Tem Clara Sanderson, George Lowery, Dwight Miller, Charles Kuykendall and Wayne Winters. Staff present were Mel Justice, Clyde Marshall, Tyne Reflogal and Paul Mathis. The minutes of the September 5, 1979 9:00 A.M. meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the September 5, 1979 1:00 P.M. meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the September 13, 1979 meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the September 18, 1879 meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the September 20, 1979 meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the September 24, 1979 9:00 A.M. meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the September 24, 1979 1:00 P.M. meeting were approved as read. Mr. Ralph Yeakley gave an oral report on the progress of the activities of the Community Center stating the participation was increasing but not ,yet what he had anticipated it would be. Item No, l: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING BOARDS RECOMMEND- ATION CONCERNING PATE JONES ASPHALT COMPANY. Mr. Raymond Morris chairman of the Zoning Board asked the Council to grant a variance to Pate Jones Company to permit them to build and operate an Asphalt Company in "G" Zoning at this time and to consider establishing an "H" Zoning classification at a later date. The Council entered into a lengthy discussion concerning "H" Zoning classification and a lengthy question and answer session concerning the Asphalt Company. Page 891 Regular Meetir~g Of The Kennedale City Council October 11, 1978 Cont'd Wayne Winters made a motion to grant a zoning variance for Pate Jones to build and operate an Asphalt Company but subject to all other rules, regulations and/or agreements. Seconded by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 2: CONSIDERATION OF DEFINITION OF AUTOMOBILE TUNE-UP FOR AMENDMENT OF CITY CODE. Raymond Morris asked the Council to accept the Zoning Boards recommendation and to amend the Kennedale City Code to permit Tune-Up Shops in "E" Zoning. The Council and Mr. Morris entered into a lengthy discussion. Wayne Winters made a motion to Adopt Ordinance #79-12 to amend Kennedale City Code, seconded by Charles Kuykendall. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 3: COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO RERUEST EXEMP- TION OF SECTION 4-14 AND SECTION 4-16 OF THE KENNEDALE CITY CODE. There was no one present from Community Action Agency. No action was taken. Item No. 4: CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF TWO ACRES OF LAND FOR WATER TOWER. Mel Justice reported the need for land to place a water tower on so the City could comply with State Water Storage requirements and that two acres of land belonging to Mr. Pica has agreed to sell the land to the City for $6,000 per acre. The sale would be contingent upon the City acquiring an easement for access to the property. George Lowery made a motion to give the Mayor the authorization to sign a sales contract and to neg- otiate for an easement and to pay cost of easement survey, seconded by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 5: CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR 6TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Mel Justice explained to the Council that two Public Hearings are required before the final proposal is submited to the County for the 6th Year Community Development Projects Page 892 Regular T~~eetir~g Of The Kennedale City Council October 11, 1979 Cont'd Clara Sanderson made a motion to schedule Public Hearings for October 25, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. and November 8, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. seconded by George Lowery. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 6: CONSIDERATION EQUALIZATION. The Council entered into a the 1979 Tax situation. OF APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF short discussion concerning Clara Sanderson made a motion to appoint the Mayor and Council to serve as the Board Of Equalization, seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. Mr. Marshall presented Proposal Ordinance #79-11 The Argicultural Tax Exemption Ordinance. Wayne Winters made a motion to adopt Ordinance #79-11, seconded by Charles Kuykendall. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 7: CONSIDERATION OF REPLACEMENT OF TWO PARK BOARD MEMBERS. Mayor Radakovich informed the Council that two Park Board members had verbaly resigned and had failed to attend the last 3 meetings. Mayor Radakovich also informed the Council that Ordinance #77-22 states if a member fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings his position shall be declared vacant and a replacement appointed, with the approval of Council. George Lowery made a motion to accept the verbal resig- nations and declare the positions vacant, seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. Dwight Miller made a motion to appoint Harvey Long to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the voting member. Seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 8: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL TWO SIGNS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Wayne Winters made a motion to authorize Senior Citizens Inc. to install two signs at the Community Center. Seconded by Dwight Miller. Motion carried with none opposed. Wayne Winters directed Mel Justice to ask the Park Board for their recommendations for a sign to be placed on the front of the Community Center. Page 893 Regular Meeting Of The Kennedale City Council October 11, 1979 Cont'd Item No. g: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO DENY TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY'S RATE INCREASE. The Council entered into a short discussion concerning the rate increase. Dwight Miller made a motion to adopt Resolution #79-19, seconded by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 10: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19-25, 1979 AS SPINA BIFIDA WEEK IN KENNEDALE. There was no one present to represent the Spina Bifida Organization so Council felt this item should be tabled and rescheduled for the November 8, 1978 meeting if a representative could be present at that time. Item No . 11 : CONSIDERA~'IOi1 OF REQUEST FOR ABATIDONMENT OF EASEMENT. The Council entered into a lengthy discussion concern- ing the utility easement on Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 1 Glen Oaks Addition. Wayne Winters made a motion to adopt Ordinance #79-13 abandoning easement subject to acquiring written agree- ments of all property owners of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 1 Glen Oaks Addition, seconded by George Lowery. Motion carried with none opposed. Item No. 12: CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION FOR THE TAX APPRAISAL BOARD. Wayne Winters gave a report of the Southeast District meetings, and recommended Roy Wood be nominated to the Tax Apprasial Board. George Lowery made a motion to adopt Resolution #79-20 nominating Roy Wood to the Tax Apprasial Board, seconded by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed. Open Discussion: Mr. Marshall asked the Council what they wished to do about the Odessa Natural Gas Company's rate increase request. The Council entered into a discussion and a question and answer session as to what could be done. George Lowery made a motion to join TML in their inter- vention proceeding limiting our expenditures to $100.00, seconded by Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed. Page 894 Regular Meeting Of The Kennedale City Council October 11, 1979 Cont'd David Swiney and David Graham came before the Council and apologized for their hasty decission in resigning as reserve police officers and asked if they could have their jobs back. The Council said they had no objections however it was up to Chief Hopper and they should see him. Fern Hendrick came before the Council stating she wanted the Council to know how much she appreciated Officers Stamp and Morris for the help and consideration they showed her during the time she had a problem concerning her daughter. Mel Justice reported the water department was over the budget and asked for guidance. It was the consensus that the staff should take whatever steps necessary to balance the budget. Mayor Radakovich reported the County has agreed to enlarge the drainage ditch on Mansfield-Cardinal Road and on Peggy Lane to help the drainage problem. George Lowery made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Wayne Winters. Motion carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 10:55,,~.M. i,: APPROVED: ~ ~~ ~/ "Steve Radakovich, Mayor ` k ATTEST: ne e logal Cit Secretary CITY SEAL: 1