03.12.2009 CC Minutes3394
MINUTES
KENNEDALE C[TY COUNCIL
REGULAR MF.F,TING -MARCH 12, 2009
405 MUNICIPAL DR. - KENNEDAi.F. MUNICIPAL BLDG.
COUNCIL, CHAMBERS
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Ma}or, Bryan Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m., and announced that a quorum was
present:
Council present: Bryan Lankhorst
John Clark
Brian Johnson
Kelly Turner
Jerry Miller
Council absent: David Green
Staff present: Bob Hart
Kathy Turner
Wayne K. Olson
Sakura Dedrick
Amy Owens
Tommv Williams
Mike McMurray
Lan}~ Ledbetter
James Cowey
Mayor
Mayor Pro 'l em, Place 1
Councilmember, Place 3
Councilmember, Place 4
Councilmember, Place 5
Councilmember, Place 2
City Manager
City Secretary
Legal Counsel
Director of Finance
Utility Billing Manager
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Public Works
Building Official
i. WORK SESSION
a. Discussion regarding roadway impact fees
Bob Hart, City Manager addressed the amendment to the collection of roadway impact fees.
b. Discussion regarding water and sewer rates
Sakura Moten-Dedrick, Director of Finance and Carolyn Marshall, Rate Consultant
reviewed the need to increase water and sewer rates. A PowerPoinY presentation was
provided that addressed the current status of the city's water/sewer rates, bonds issued,
overview of customer accounts, water/sewer contributions, water/sewer expense
allocations, current rates and rate comparison between metroplex cities, and various rate
increase options.
c. Discussion regarding County Stimulus funding projects
Bob Hart, City Manager spoke on available county stimulus funds. Hart recommended that
the city proceed with the hiring of Teague, Nall and Perkins to furnish a wastewater study
for the Oak Crest neighborhood in the hopes of the city picking up this project with the
available stimuhts-funding package. Hart implied that if the project was not selected, then
the project would be recommended for next year's Community Development Block Grant
program.
d. Discussion regarding Strategic Planning activities
Bob Hart, City Manager informed Council that a final meeting between the various task
.... force committees had been scheduled to review each committees concluded reports prior to
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furnishing to Council for consideration during the scheduled Strategic Planning Session on
Tuesday, April 7, ?009.
e. Discuss and review any item on the agenda, if needed
Bob Hart, City Manager reconunended Council direct agenda item c back to the Planning ~
and 7.oning Commission to allow further review of zoning classifications.
No further discussion. Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst convened the work session 7:05 p.m., and
took a 10 minute break prior to beginning regular session.
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REGULAR SESSION
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m.
IN VOCA'T'ION
Joe Taylor, KISD Trustee and resident of the City provided the Invocation.
US PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCF.
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst led the US Pledge of Allegiance.
TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State Under God; One and
Indivisible."
Councilmember, Brian Johnson led the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. ;,~
VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No persons registered to speak during the visitor/citizens forum.
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. City Managcr
Announce employee recognition winners from brown bag luncheon
Bob Hart, City Manager acknowledged the following employee recognition
winners from the recent brown bag luncheons: Sheree Beckler, Celeste
Brown, Crystal Tort, Gcorge Casas, Jose Jimenez, Micah Taylor, Josh
Shanks, Dee Weller, Brian McGuire, Jonn Webb, Tedvin Wright.; Dennis
Creech, Heather Hess, and Glen Greenwood.
In addition, Mr. Hart introduced newly hired Utility Billing Supervisor, Amy
Owens.
2. 'T'exas Independence Day Activities
Bob Hart, City Managcr providcd a recap from the Texas [ndependence Day
Celebration.
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VIII. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Approval of minutes: Regular Meeting dated February 12, 2009.
~.., Mayor Pro Tem, John Clark moved to approve the regular meeting minutes dated February
I2, 2009 as submitted, second by Councilmember, Kelly Turner. Motion carried (4-0).
h. Review and Consider Action to approve Resolution No. 282, supporting Earth Hour Day.
Councilmember, Brian Johnson moved to approve Resolution No. 282, supporting Earth
Hour Day by encouraging all citizens of Kennedale to turn off their lights for one hour
beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, second by Councilmember, Jerry
Miller. Motion carried (4-0).
c. Public Hearing. Review and Consider Action to approve Ordinance Nn. 427, Case #PZ 08-
28, acity initiated zone change to Block ~, Lot C, of the Beacon Hil] Addition, Kennedale,
1'X with a physical address of 1201 Mansfield Cardinal Rd. This lot is currently zoned °C-
2" General Commercial District and the proposed zoning is "C-2" Restricted Commercial
District.
1. Staff Presentation on Case -Bob Hart, City Manager recommended Council defer
ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review.
2. Public I Tearing-No persons registered to speak for or against Case #PZ 08-28.
3. Staff Response and Summary ofCase -Not applicable.
4. Action on Ordinance No. 427, Casc #PZ 08-28 -Councilmember, Brian Johnson
moved to return Case #PZ 08-28 back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
r.~., further review. Motion second by Councilmember, Kelly Turner with all members
present voting in favor. Motion carried (4-0).
d. Review and Consider Action to approve Ordinance No. 428, rate adjustment for water and
sewer rates.
Mayor Pro-Tem, John Clark moved to approve Ordinance No. 428, rate adjustment for
water and sewer rates to include Option 2 (Water -Base Rate 33%, Volume Rates 9.0%,
and Senior/DA 45% Disc. Tier lOnly --- Sewer Base Rate 25%, Volume Rates 10.0%, and
Senior/DA 45% Discount). Motion second by Councilmember, Brian Johnson.
Additional discussion took place on rate options, and the appropariate documents to review
for determination of who would would not qualify for the OV 65 exemption.
Mayor Pro-Tem, John Clark and Councilmember, Brian Johnson voted aye;
Councilmember, Kelly Turner voted nay; and Councilmember, Jerry Miller abstained.
Motion carried (2-1-1 ).
c. Review and Consider Action to approve Ordinance No. 429, revising Roadway Impact
Fees.
Councilmember, Brian Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No. 429, revising Roadway
Impact Fees. second by Councilmember, Jerry Miller. Motion carried (4-0).
There being no further discussion, Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst recessed the meeting at 8:15
p.m. to enter into executive session.
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IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. 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 tinder the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including
discussion on any item posted on the agenda.
Chapter 380, Economic Development Agreement
b. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.07? of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property for the following:
1. Expansion of Sonora Park
2. TownCenter Development
3. New Hope Road properties
4. Kennedale Parkway properties
5. Bowman Springs Road re-alignment properties
X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED.
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst reconvened into open session at 8:50 p.m., with no action taken on
executive session items.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Lankhorst asked for a motion to adjourn. ~,
,,,,~~~~~~~+~~~:,,, Councilmember, .Terry Miller so moved, and Councilmember, Brian Johnson seconded the motion
o F I~ENN~~tujth all members present voting in favor. Motion carried (4-0). Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Kathc Turner, City Secretary