09.23.1971 CC Minutes533
RDGULAR MEETING OF THE RII+iNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 23, 1971
Mayor Martin asseanbled the meeting at 7:~+5 P,M. Council members present were B. J. Watson,
Bill Bishop, and M. M. Tyson, with Mrs. Keithley and Mr. Biondi absent.
Minutes from the meeting of August 26, 1971 and Special meeting of August 31, 1971, were
read and approved.
Attorney for Mr. Pincher came before the Council concerning use of property located on New
Hope Road, within city limits of I~ennedale, owned by Mr. Pincher, stating property was
being leveled for possible development in the future.
Mr. Bishop stated property was more level prior to their operations and contends property
was being used as commercial sand pit.
Mr, Hatton was recognized and stated property of surrounding area has been damaged by removal
of dirt from Mr. Pinchers property to an approximate depth of 8' feet or more.
Attorney for Mr. Pincher requested 90 day extension for further removal of dirt and sand
to complete leveling and development of property.
Mr. Tyson made motion to delay action on request until property checked by members of the
council. Motion seconded by Mr. Watson. Motion carried.
Mr. Dean Huffman came before the council requesting rezoning of property from commercial to
industrial use.
Mayor Martin advised Mr. Huffman it would be necessary for him to bring plat of property
and meet with the zoning board. Mayor Martin stated he would set meeting with zoning board.
Mayor Martin stated he would set meeting with zoning board for next regualr meeting of the
city council. This meeting to be a combined meeting of council and public hearing for
zoning.
Mrs. Strahan was recognized and complained of loose pig in the neighborhood, on Briarwood
and asked if anything could be done to remove the pig. After discussion Mayor Martin stated
he would have the health officer and Chief of Police to see if there is health hazard and take
appropriate action.
Mr. Mike Harris brought plat revision for approval. Council approved revised plat.
Mr. Bishop asked city attorney, Mr. Marshall, about contract with the city of Fort Worth for
sewer service. Mr. Marshall advised he had contract from city of Fort Worth and was to
return it tomorrow and hoped to hear from them soon.
Mr. Marshall brought tax ordinance for approval. Mr. Watson made motion to approve tax
ordinance, seconded by Mr. Tyson. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cole requested permission to place mobile home on his lot. Mayor Martin advised the
need to pass a mobile home ordinance concerning use of mobile homes within city on private
lots due to number of people requesting permission for mobile homes.
Mr. Marshall stated present ordinance covering mobile homes grovides use ixi mobile home
parks only.
After some discussion Mr. Watson made motion to approve Mr. Bole's request, seconded by
Mr. Bishop. Motion carried.
Paul Mathis requested purchase of cash register and typewriter for use in tax and book-
keeping office,
Mr. Watson made motion to purchase cash register and typewriter at Mr. Mathis• discretion,
Mr. Tyson seconded motion. Motion carried
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Minutes cont. from 9-23-?1
Mr. Mathis presented proposal for TEA program for new employee to be used in tax and
bookkeeper's office.
After discussion Mr. Watson made motion to accept program and authorize Mr. Mathis to
interview applicants and employ individual for position. Motion seconded bq Mr. Tyson.
Motion carried unaimously.
Members of Kennedale school board came before council and presented proposal concerning
the payments to city for expenses of the city collecting takes for the school district
for the year 1971.
The school board proposed to gay the city of Kennedale 1% of collections, which they
estimated to be $2,400.40 for the year 1971. The 1~ to include all expenses incurred
by the city for the billing and collecting of the school taxes.
The city council advised the school board they would cx Haider the proposal and make a
study of past expenses and inform the board of the councils decision on or before the
next meeting of the school board.
Motion made to adjourn the meeting by Mr. Bishop, seconded bq Mr. Watson. Meeting
adjourned at 11x00 P.M.
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Attest: ~~-'~""'~
Je D. Boyd, City Sec etary
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Approved: o
, S. Martin, Mayor