07.11.2002 CC Minutes2848
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JULY 11, 2002
405 MUNICIPAL DR. - KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Cowan, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: Councilmember Clark.
Staff present: David Miller, Kathy Turner, Margaret Eichelberger, Li Jen Lee, Mort Wetterling,
Linda Royster, and legal counsel, April Virnig.
Councilember Barrett gave the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A. PUBLIC HEARING
1. To receive citizen comments regarding a request for the re-zoning of four lots in the Oak
Crest Addition to that of "I" Industrial District. Property is identified as Lot 23, Block 4,
and Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 5, Oak Crest Addition, requested by Mr. Frankie Wheeler.
No persons registered to speak for or against the proposed zone change request.
B. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Mr. Robert Corcoran of 429 S. New Hope Rd., Kennedale, Texas addressed council
regarding a no littering sign being installed on New Hope Road to detour people from
disposing of their trash, and drainage problems.
Mr. Lynn Harris of 920 Shady Bend Dr., Kennedale, Texas addressed council regarding
maintenance of city owned right-of--way north of Shady Creek Drive. The right-of--way is on
the east side of the road and contains high grass with a cut down tree that needs to be
removed.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of minutes: special meeting dated June 3, 2002, and workshop and regular
meeting dated June 13, 2002.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve the minutes as submitted, second by
Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried with no opposition.
2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 234, request for re-zoning of Lot 23, Block 4 and
Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 5, Oak Crest Addition to "I" Industrial District, requested by Mr.
Frankie Wheeler.
Councilmember Barrett moved to deny Ordinance No. 234, second by Councilmember
Kovach. Motion carried with no opposition.
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3. Consider appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to appoint David Ragsdale and Bill Munn as regular
members with a term to expire in 2003, and appoint Beverly Hayes as an alternate
member with a term to expire in 2004, second by Councilmember Kovach. Motion
carried with no opposition.
4. Consider appointment to Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Councilmember Barrett moved to appoint Dempsey Farmer to the Economic
Development Corporation Board of Directors with a term to expire in 2003, second by
Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried with no opposition.
5. Consider approval of Resolution No. 149, establishing the goal of electric energy
conservation pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 5 (Section 38.005 of the Texas
Health and Safety Code).
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve Resolution No. 149, second by
Councilmember Cowan. Motion carried with no opposition.
D. STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report - No report or announcements.
E. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
Mayor Wright advised that the Regional Transportation Council approved the joint
project between Arlington and Kennedale to straighten the "s" curve on Bowman Springs
Road.
2. Council Reports/Announcements - No reports or announcements.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 7:53 p.m.
1. The City Council met in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to (1) 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 of any item
posted on the agenda; (2) legal issues regarding amortization of nonconforming uses; (3)
request for public information; and litigation, settlement offers, and/or claims.
a. H&A land Corporation, d/b/a Showtime Cabaret v. City of Kennedale;
Cause No. 402-CV-0458-Y
b. Jerry Coyel v. City of Kennedale, Cause No. 236-193444-02
c. Robert S. Mhoon v. City of Kennedale
d. Greg B. Gauntt v. City of Kennedale; Cause No. 96-18895-01
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e. Police Department issues.
f. County of Tarrant, Texas v. Jerry Coyel; Cause No. 348-185513-00
g. Legal advice regarding city property located in floodplain.
2. 'The City Council met in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, or value of
real property, Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
G. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 8:46 p.m. with no action taken on executive
session.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kovach moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m., second by
Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JULY 11, 2002
405 MUNICIPAL DR. - KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Cowan, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: Councilmember Clark.
Staff present: David Miller, Kathy Turner, Margaret Eichelberger, Li Jen Lee, Mort Wetterling,
and legal counsel, April Virnig.
A. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Budget Overview
Li Jen Lee, Director of Finance gave a brief analysis on projected year-end revenue. Mrs.
Lee feels that if all departments stay within budgeted expenditures, the city will end the
year with an additional $70,000.00 in revenue.
Next, David Miller, Acting City Manager presented before Council a new budget format
that meets G.F.O.A. compliance. Mr. Miller said the new format would include mission
statements for each department, 2001-2002 objectives and accomplishments, 2002-2003
objectives, budget summary, expenditure account listings, organization chart, and
expanded service level for each major item being requested.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 7:30 p.m.
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