07.09.2009 CC Minutes3414
MINUTES
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEE"PING-JULY 9, 2009
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG. - 405 MUNICIPAL DR.
COUNCIL CI IAME3ERS
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., znd announced that a quorum was
present:
Council present: Bryan Lankhorst
John Clark
David Green
Brian Johnson
Kelly Turner
Jerry Miller
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem, Place 1
Councilmember, Place 2
Councilmember, Place 3
Councihnember, Place 4
Councilmember, Flace 5
Staff present: Bob Hart
Cindy Henry
Wayne K. Olson
Kathy Turner
Sakura Dedrick
Tommy Williams
Mike McMurray
Larry I_,edbetter
I. WORK SF,SSiON
City Manager
Asst. to the City Manager/Human Resources Dir.
Legal Counsel
City Secretary
Director of Finance
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Public Works
a. Interview putential board applicants for board/commission alternate positions that are
vacant.
A question and answer period ensued with board applicants Darrell Dixon and Jason
Galloway.
h. Discuss Illicit Discharge Ordinance.
Larry Hoover, Street Superintendent addressed the proposed ordinance, guidelines and
stipulations for illicit discharge.
c. Discuss water distribution issues, and water rationing.
Larry Ledbetter, Director of Public Works addressed water distribution and water
restrictions that are currently in place within the City.
d. Discuss City's Mission and Vision Statement per Strategic Plan.
Bob Hart, City Manager recruited Councilmember Turner to assist in the development of
the City's Mission and Vision Statement. Once completed, Hart will present before council
for review and approval.
e. Discuss and review any item on the agenda, if needed.
Bob Hart, City Manager recommended Council take no action on agenda item f, as
the item would be presented during the August meeting.
No further discussion Mayor Lankhorst adjourned the work session at 6:50 p.m.
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III.
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor, Aryan Lanlchorst called the regular session to order at 7:12 p.m.
a. INVOCATION .r
Tommy Williams, Chief of Police provided the Invocation.
b. US PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor, Bryan Lanl:horst led the US Pledge of Allegiance.
c. TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"honor the Texas Flag; l Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and
Indivisible."
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst led the Texas Pledge of Allegiance.
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VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Pat Doescher, Chairman of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce addressed Council in
regards to the recent Kar Show, upcoming July 15 Chamber Luncheon, and September 16
Chamber Luncheon.
RF,PORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. City Manager
1. Report on the Chamber of Commerce Kar Show.
Mr. Hart. provided no additional comments, as Pat Doescher, Chairman of the
Chamber of Commerce, addressed Chamber items under the visitor/citizen's
forum.
2. Report on the Chamber of Commerce July 15`r' Luncheon at 1 1:30 a.m.
Mr. Hart provided no additional comments, as Pat Doescher, Chairman of the
Chamber of Commerce, addressed Chamber items under the visitor/citizen's
forum.
VI. REGULAR i'fEMS
a. Review and consider action to approve regular meeting minutes dated June 11,
2009.
Motion was made by Councilmember Green and second by Councilmember Turner
to approve regular meeting minutes dated June 11, 2009. Motion carried (5-0).
h. Review and consider action to approve Resolution No. 286, declaring certain property
surplus andior salvage and authorizing the sale of said property.
Motion was made by Councilmember Miller and second by Councilmember Turner to
approve Resolution No. 286, declaring certain property surplus andior salvage and
authorizing the sale of said property. Motion carried (5-0).
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c. Review and consider action to call a budget workshop for August 1, 2009; special
meeting for August 27, 2009; and special meeting for September 3, 2009.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Clark and second by Councilmember Miller to call a
budget workshop for August I, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.; special meeting for August 27, 2009 at
7:00 p.m.; and special meeting for September 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried (5-0).
d. Review and consider action to appoint two altentate members to fill the vacancies
on the various board/commission committees.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to appoint Jason Galloway as an Alternate to
serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission for atwo-year term expiring May 2011.
Councilmember Miller second the motion with all members voting in favor. Motion
carried (5-0).
Motion was made by Councilmember ,lohnson to appoint Darrell Dixon as an Alternate to
serve on the Board of Adjustments for a two-year term expiring May 20] I.
Councilmember Turner second the motion with all members present voting in favor.
Motion carried (5-0).
e. Review and consider action to approve the TownCenter Pavilion Rental Policy.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Clark to approve the TownCenter Pavilion Rental
Policy excluding item 11, and adding verbiage to item number 4 to read "That any cost of
repair to damage of the property will be the responsibility of the renter." Councilmember
Turner second the motion with Mayor Pro-Tem Clark, Councilmember's "Turner, Johnson
and Green voting aye, and Councilmember Miller voting nay. Motion carried (Q-1-0).
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f. Review and consider action to approve Ordinance No. 431, Illicit Discharge and Illegal
Connection Ordinance.
No action was taken on this item.
No further discussion, Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst recessed into executive session at 7:57 p.m.
Vll. 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 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion on any item posted on the
agenda.
Brenda L. Santos Cantu vs. City of Kennedale
b. 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 for the following:
F,xpansion of Sonora Park
2. TownCenter Development
3. Bowman Springs Road Re-alignment properties
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c. The City Council will meet in closed session puruant to Section 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a ~
business prospect with which the city is conducting economic development
negotiations.
VIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NF,EDED.
Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst reconvened into open session at 9:18 p.m.
Ytayor Pro-Tem Clark authorized City Manager to acquire real property as discussed in
executive session and Councilmember Turner second the motion. Motion carried (5-0).
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Thcrc being no further discussion; Mayor Lankhorst asked for a motion to adjourn.
Councilmember Johnson so moved, and Councilmember Johnson seconds the motion
with all members present voting in favor. Motion carried (5-0). Meeting adjourned at
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Kathv Turn r, City Secretary