05.17.2010 CC Minutes 3511
MINUTES
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING — MAY 17, 2010
KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lankhorst called the special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Kathy Turner, City Secretary called roll with the following persons present/absent:
Council present: Bryan Lankhorst Mayor
John Clark Mayor Pro -Tem, Place 1
David Green Councilmember, Place 2
Brian Johnson Councilmember, Place 3
Kelly Turner Councilmember, Place 4
Council absent: Jerry Miller Councilmember, Place 5
Staff present: Bob Hart City Manager
Kathy Turner City Secretary
Rachel Roberts Planner
taw Kelly Cooper Human Resources Director
Tommy Williams Chief of Police
Larry Ledbetter Director of Public Works
Jennifer Bozorgnia Court Administrator Coordinator
III. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items
of community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or
departments, information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc
A. Mayor — No reports /announcements.
B. City Council
Councilmember Johnson thanked Fire Chief, Mike McMurray for hosting a Fire Rescue
Roundup, and thanked the Chamber of Commerce Personnel for taking the time to serve
lunch during the event.
('. City Manager
Bob Hart, City Manager introduced newly hired Human Resources Director, Kelly Cooper.
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IV. CANVASS ELECTION
A. Review and consider action to approve Resolution No. 326, canvassing May 8, 2010
General Election.
Mayor Pro -Tem Clark moved to approve Resolution No. 326 canvassing May 8, 2010
General Election, second by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried unanimously (4 -0).
After approval of resolution, Mayor Lankhorst presented a Certificate of Election to newly
elected Councilmember, Liz Carrington and re- elected Councilmember Kelly Turner,
followed by the City Secretary, Kathy Turner issuing the Oath of Office to Mayor Bryan
Lankhorst, and Councilmember's Liz Carrington and Kelly Turner.
Mayor Lankhorst then presented a plaque to outgoing Councilmember Green and thanked
him for his outstanding leadership and service to the City of Kennedale from May 2004 to
May 2010.
Next, Councilmember Green provided a few tips with props to newly elected
Councilmember, Liz Carrington to expedite the learning curve on how to deal with each
individual personality on council, as well as the City Manager, Bob Hart. He then
proceeded to thank staff and the citizens of Kennedale who put their trust in him to make
decisions for the community.
In closing, the Mayor, Council, and City Manager expressed their good will working along-
side Councilmember Green and thanked him for the many changes and accomplishments
that have taken place, providing assistance with the family roots and history of Kennedale,
and for being a mentor with the Kennedale Youth Advisory Council, and wished him well.
B. Review and consider action to approve Election Register.
Councilmember Johnson moved to approve Election Register, second by Councilmember
Carrington. Motion carried unanimously (4 -0).
C. Election of Mayor Pro -Tem.
Councilmember Turner moved to re -elect John Clark to serve a one -year term as Mayor
Pro -Tem, second by Councilmember Johnson. Councilmember's Turner, Carrington, and
Johnson voted aye, while Mayor Pro -Tem Clark abstained. Motion carried (3 -0 -1).
D. Review and consider action to approve Ordinance No. 454, appointing Municipal Court
Judge and Associate Judge to the Municipal Court of Record.
Mayor Pro -Tem Clark moved to approve Ordinance No. 454, appointing Bill Lane as
Municipal Court Judge, and Craig Magnuson as Associate Municipal Judge. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Turner. Motion carried (4 -0).
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L V. ADJOURNMENT
Where being no further business to consider, Mayor Lankhorst asked for a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Councilmember Carrington so moved and Councilmember Turner seconded the motion
with all members voting in favor (4 -0). Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst
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Kathy Turner, City Secretary
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