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05.14.2009 CC Minutes3403 MINUTES KENNEDALE C[TY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING -MAY 14, 2009 405 MUNICIPAL DR. -KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG. COUNCIi. CHAMBERS Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m., and announced that a quorum was present: Council present: Bryan Lankhorst John Clark David Grccn Brian ,lohnson Kelly Turner Jerry Miller Staff present: Kathy Turner Wayne K. Olson Sakura Dedrick Tommy Williams Mike McMurray Larry Ledbetter James Cowev Rachel Roberts I. WORK SESSION a. Discuss renaming of Bowma Mayor Mayor Pro-Tcm, Place 1 Councilmember, Place 2 Councilmember, Place 3 Councilmember, Place 4 Councilmember, Place 5 City Secretary Legal Counsel Director of Finance Chief of Police Fire Chief Director of Public 1~'orks Building Official Planner ~ Springs Rd. Rachel Roberts, Planner addressed the city council in regards to the realignment and re- naming of Bowman Springs Road. Roberts advised that when the re-alignment took place, Council would need to consider re-naming the re-aligned portion of the roadway, or re- name the existing roadway of Bowman Springs Road. She implied that the simplest option would be to rename the existing roadway, as 36 parcels would be affected. Roberts said two other options were available, which included renaming the re-aligned roadway Dick Price Road or Pleasant Ridge, as the City of Arlington was planning on extending Pleasant Ridge to connect to Bowman Springs. Roberts felt that the best option would be to leave the re-aligned roadway as Bowman Springs Road to keep the history tied to Ke~medale, and rename the existing roadway. b. Keview mid-year budget report. Sakura Motcn-Dedrick, Director of Finance reviewed the sales tax collection gain/loss report for the year, and provided a recap of the city's annual program of services departmental summary. c. lliscuss and review any item on the agenda, if needed. Consent agenda item °f', the sale of the property identified as Lot 28A, Block 1, Oak Crest Addition was addressed by the City Secretary, Kathy Turner. Tumer implied that the property contained an old water well, which was now plugged. She said that the bid required the property to be utilized for new economic developmenthe~development in the immediate area, and that one bid was received for the fair market value, in which the property would be utilized as a future retail store with gasoline sales. 3404 II. REGULAR SESSION Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst called the regular session to order at 7:02 p.rn. III. a. INVOCATION Councilmember David Green provided the Invocation. b. LTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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." Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst led the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. [V. VISITOR/CITIZF.NS FORLiM Pat Doescher, Chairman with the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce announced the 4r~' Annual Kennedale Chamber Kar Show would be held Saturday, April 23, 2009 from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Kennedale TownCenter. Doescher implied new vendors would be present this year ofifering a variety of foods and encouraged everyone to come out and have a good time. Frank Fernandez, 911 Shady Vale Drive, Kennedale, TX spoke to council in regards to the collection of sales tax revenue from Wal-Mart. Fernandez implied that the City needed to investigate who was receiving the sales tax revenue from the small businesses located within Wal-Mart, as he felt that Kennedale should be receiving twenty five percent of the sales tax revenue from everything that is located within the Wal-Mart. Legal Counsel, Wayne K. Olson advised that he would review the agreement and provide notice to the City Manager of his findings. V. REPORTS/ANNOUNCF.MF,NTS a. City Manager Report on Kidfish Kathy "furner, City Secretary reported that the annual Kidfish was held on April 25`'' in Sonora Park with an estimated total of 175 adults and children attending the event with a total of 21 fish being caught. Turner then announced the individual winners of each age group, and top fundraisers. 2. Report on Board/Comrnission Appreciation Dinner Kathy Turner, City Secretary advised that the annual board,~commission appreciation dinner was held on April 23th with approximately 100 people in attendance, in which Unique Catering catered the meal Turner said that the Mayor issued Commissioner, Marti VanRavenswaay a key to the City, and Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Charles Overstreet with a Veterans 340 Memorial Plaque for his time served in Iraq. In addition, the city provided shirts to all board/commission members. 3. Report on City-Wide Clean up Kathy Turner, City Secretary announced that the City had scheduled a city- wide clean-up scheduled for Saturday, May 30°i in the TownCenter parking lot, and that city personnel would be on hand to assist citizens with unloading materials. 4. Report on Smoke Detector Campaign Kathy Turner, City Secretary stated that the Kennedale Fire Department and Rotary Club volunteers would be installing free smoke detectors in homes throughout the community on Saturday, May 30`''. Turner implied that the installation would include proper placement and installation, instructions on testing the detector monthly, and volunteers would assist the family in creating a fire escape plan for their home. She said that there was a limited number of smoke detectors available, and if anyone was interested to please contact the Firc Department no later than May 26`~'.free VI. PRESENTATION(S) a. ('ity Secretary. Kathy Turner will administer the Oath of Office to re-elected City Councilmembers. r. The Oath of Office was administered to re-elected City Councilmembers, Jolm Clark, Brian Johnson. and Jerry Miller by City Secretary, Kathy Turner. b. Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst will issue a Certificate of Election to re-elected Councilmembers: Place 1 -John Clark; Place 3 -Brian Johnson; and Place 5 - Jeny Miller Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst presented re-elected Councilmembers, John Clark, Brian Johnson, and Jerry Miller a Certificate of Election. c. Update on Art in the Park by Art Committee Members Mark Allen, Art Committee Member provided an update on the Art Committee activities. d. Presentation to Sergeant Johnny Sidebottom. Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst presented Sgt. Johnny Sidebotton with a plaque honoring him for his 24 years of service with the City and congratulated him on his retirement. VII. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of minutes: Work Session dated April 7, 2009, and Regular Meeting dated April 9, ?009. +r.. b. Approval of Election Register. c. Approval of Quarterly Investment Report. d. Approval of contract with Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector for the assessment%collection of Ad Valorem "faxes for the 2009 Tax Year. 3406 e. Approval to execute bank signature application for additional city bank account at Wells Fargo Bank. f. Approval to award bid for sale of property located a[ Lot 28A, Block I, Oak Crest Addition. Councilmember, Brian Johnson moved to approve consent agenda items a through f as presented, second by Mayor Pro-Tem, John Clark. Motion carried (5-0 ). V111. REGULAR ITEMS Election of Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmember, Brian Johnson moved to elect Councilmember John Clark as Mayor Pro- Tem, second by Councilmember, Kelly Turner. Councilmember's, Brian Johnson, Kelly Turner, Jerry Miller, and David Green voted aye, while Councilmember, John Clark abstained. Motion carried (4-0-1 ). h. Review and consider action to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ronnie Nowell for right-of--way purchases. Councilmember, David Green moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ronnie Nowell for right-of--way purchases, second by Councilmember, Jerry Miller. Motion carried (5-0). There being no further discussion, Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to enter into executive session. [X. 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 wider the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion on any item posted on the agenda. b. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the hexas 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. Bowman Springs Road re-alignment properties X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NF.CF.SSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED. Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst reconvened into open session at 7:55 p.m. a. Consider approval of Resolution authorizing the purchase of property located at Lot 27, Block 3, Briarwood Addition for Bowman Springs Road re-alignment. Mayor Pro-Tem, John Clark moved to authorize the purchase of property located at Lot 27, Block 3, Briarwood Addition for the Bowman Springs Road re-alignment at appraised value discussed in executive session, second by Councilmember, Kelly Turner. Motion carried (5-0). 3407 ... XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Mayor Lankhorst asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilmember, Brian Johnson so moved, and Councilmember, Jerry Miller seconded the motion with all members present voting in favor. Motion carried (5-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. ~.w~uui"~i;:, ~''~ KENAy -' :.~~ :~, -+ : ~ .yt _ ~: . _ '"a ~ ~ r .. ,. , ~.:: , _/~-GlN' Kathy Turner, Secretary APPROVED: ~ ~~~~-~- ayor, Bryan Lankhorst