01.11.2007 CC Minutes
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 11,2007
405 MUNICIPAL DR. - KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
Mayor Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members present: Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst; Mayor Pro-Tern, George Barrett; Councilmember's
John Clark, Brian Johnson, David Green, and Ronnie Nowell.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Mark White, Interim City Manager; Kathy Turner, City Secretary, Clifford
Blackwell, III, Director of Finance; Tommy Williams, Chief of Police; Scott Raven, Fire Chief;
Chad Crafton, Water Operations Supervisor; and Wayne K. Olson, Legal Counsel.
I. WORK SESSION
Discussion will take place on the following items:
l. Issuance of new debt to finance future street projects and new public safety facility
(CO. vs G.O.).
I Mark McLiney, Financial Advisor addressed Council with financing options
available in regards to a Certificate of Obligation versus a General Obligation Bond.
2. City Mission Statement.
Council briefly discussed four proposed mission statements with a consensus of
mission statement number 12 being favored.
3. Any item on the agenda, if needed.
No further discussion, Mayor Lankhorst recessed into executive session at 6:30 p.m.
II. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
l. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any
matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion
on any item posted on the agenda and legal issues regarding amortization of
nonconforming uses; weight permits on Dick Price Road; regulation of sexually
oriented businesses; and litigation, settlement offers, and/or claims regarding the
following matters:
I a. H&A Land Corporation, d/b/a Showtime Cabaret v. City of Kennedale; Cause
No. 402-CV-0458-Y (Dreamer's)
b. H&A Land Corporation, d/b/a! Showtime Cabaret v. City of Kennedale; Cause
No. 4:05-CV-210-Y (Showtime)
c. Doyle Lee Shastid, Jr. v. City of Kennedale; Cause No. 096-216918-06.
d. City of Kennedale v. Log Cabin; Cause No. 342-218988-06.
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e. City initiated zoning. I
f. Discussion regarding Doe v. Tangipahoa Parish School Board (5th Cir.
December 1, 2006).
2. The City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee,
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.
a. City Manager
3. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property.
III. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Lankhorst reconvened into regular session at 7:00 p.m.
IV. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Danny Curry provided the Invocation, followed by Mayor Lankhorst leading the Pledge
of Allegiance.
V. TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. I
Councilmember Clark moved to increase Mark White's base salary to Seven Thousand
Dollars ($7,000.00) a month on the next pay cycle based on his job performance, second
by Council member Johnson. Motion carried (5-0).
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
l. To receive citizen's comments regarding projects to be funded under the Community
Development Block Grant program. This grant program is generally limited to street,
drainage, water or sewer improvements within the approved target area for the benefit
of low to moderate-income neighborhoods. Projects will be identified for the 33rd
Year CDBG with an estimated annual cost of $90,000 to $120,000.
No persons registered to speak for or against the proposed CDBG project.
Mark White, Interim City Manager briefly described the proposed project, which
includes a City Staff recommendation for Parts A & B of the Mansfield A venuelNew
Hope Road sewer improvement project. This project will consist of 1,550 feet of
mixed 8 and 10-inch sewer line construction improvements, which is to begin in
spring of2008.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Clark requested item four be removed from consent agenda. I
1. Approval of minutes: regular meeting dated December 14, 2006.
2. Approval of Resolution No. 221 establishing the dwelling unit fee to be used in
calculating the amount of cash payment in lieu of park dedication.
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I 3. Approval of contract with MCCi for Laserfische Software to provide document
imaging and recording.
5. Approval to authorize purchase of dump truck through Purchase Buy Board.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve consent agenda items one through three,
and five, second by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried (5-0).
VIII. REGULAR ITEMS
4. Approval of project to be constructed and pledge of funds for 33rd Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project with Tarrant County.
Councilmember Clark moved to authorize the Mansfield AvenuelNew Hope Sewer
Project, Parts A & B for the 33rd Year Community Development Block Grant for an
estimated total cost of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars Six Hundred Seventy
Eight Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($170,678.75) with an estimated construction
funding by the City of Kennedale in an amount of Ninety Three Thousand Six
Hundred Seventy Eight Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($93,678.75). Motion
second by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried (5-0).
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 355 Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery
of "City of Kennedale, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2001";
Securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax,
I approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related
thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and
providing for an immediate effective date.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve Ordinance No. 355, second by
Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried (5-0).
7. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 356 Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery
of "City of Kennedale, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2001"; Securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an
annual ad valorem tax and a pledge of surplus revenues of the City's waterworks and
sanitary sewer system; approving and authorizing the executive of all instruments and
procedures related thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar
agreement; and providing for an immediate effective date.
Councilmember Nowell moved to approve Ordinance No. 356, second by
Councilmember Green. Motion carried (5-0).
8. Discussion and Consideration of a mission statement for the City of Kennedale.
Councilmember Green moved to accept mission statement number 12 with
amendment to read "The Mission Statement of the City of Kennedale is to improve
I the present and future quallity of life, promote the health, safety and welfare of the
community, and provide essential and desired services to our citizens all while being
good stewards of citizens tax dollars, and conducting ourselves ethically, honestly
and with integrity." Motion second by Councilmember Clark. Motion carried (5-0).
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IX. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM I
Pat Doescher, Chairman of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce expressed thanks on
behalf of the Chamber of Commerce to the City Council and City Staff for their work in
placing the future chamber office in the old library building. Doescher also announced
the upcoming annual car show to be held April 7th.
Jim Norwood, 813 Shady Creek, Kennedale, TX spoke to Council regarding sewer
issues, and drug related problems in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Norwood also
expressed concern that the Oak Crest area is not being considered a part of the
community, and suggested the City be split into Single Member Districts so that the City
would have fair representation throughout the entire City.
Hollis Mathews, 1252 Elmbrook Dr., Kennedale, TX thanked Council for their action in
pursuing infrastructure (water) improvements within the City.
Darrell Erwin, 1016 Colonial Ct., Kennedale, TX addressed Council with recent drainage
issues stemming from a development located behind his residence.
X. STAFF REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
l. City Manager Report
Mark White, Interim City Manager advised Council that the Fire Sprinkler system in I
City Hall had been retrofitted and completed, new computer software is currently
being installed, and monies were left over to start sidewalk improvements at Hillside
and extending East down Sublett Road.
XI. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
l. Mayor Report! Announcements
Mayor Lankorst announced that City Hall would be closed Monday, January 15 in
observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2. Council Reports/Announcements
Councilmember Green expressed thanks to Chief Raven and Chief Williams for their
participation in the Delaney PT A Carnival.
Councilmember Nowell questioned the rental of the Community Center. It was noted
that City Staff is preparing a policy and rental guidelines that would be presented
before Council at the February meeting.
Councilmember Johnson expressed thanks to Park Board Chairman, Robert Duval,
Economic Development Director, Mike Soab, and Mark White, Interim City I
Manager for their work in the installation of a public restroom facility at Sonora Park.
Councilmember Clark offered his thanks to Economic Development Director, Mike
Soab for his hard work within the community. Clark also stated that he had received
compliments on the quality of the new printed water bills and inserts that could be
included with the bills.
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I No further comments, Mayor Lankhorst recessed back into executive session at 7:43
p.m. Mayor Lankhorst reconvened into open session at 9:03 p.m.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Nowell moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m., second by
Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried (5-0).
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