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12.09.2010 CC MinutesMINUTES KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — DECEMBER 14, 2010 405 MUNICIPAL DR. — KENNEDALE MUNICIPAL BLDG. COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lankhorst called the Nvork session to order at 5:34 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Kelly Cooper, Interim City Secretary called roll Nvith the folloNving persons present/absent: Council Present: Baran Lankhorst John Clark Liz Carrington Brian Johnson Kelly Turner Jerry Miller Staff Present: Bob Hart Wayne Olson Rachel Roberts Tommv Williams Mike McMurray Kelly Cooper Mavor Mayor Pro -Tem, Place 1 Councilmember, Place 2 Councilmember, Place 3 Councilmember, Place 4 Councilmember, Place 5 City Manager Legal Counsel Planner Chief of Police Fire Chief Human Resource Director III. WORK SESSION A. Receive Branding and Imaging Task Force Report Bob Hart, City Manager introduced Mr. Brian Scott and Reed INvami Nvith Worldweb Resource to Council. Both Mr. Scott and Mr. Iwami proceeded to give Council a status update as to where they are in terms of the rebranding and imaging of Kennedale. Mr. Scott provided Council Nvith a little background about Worldweb Resources and what Branding and Imaging a City actually means and how it can help a City thrive. He then delivered the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Report that has been in the Nvorks since April 2010. Mr. Scott also provided Council Nvith a picture of the New Kennedale Logo and tagline and informed them that there Nvill be a ToN -,n Hall meeting on February 26, 2011 to reveal the new logo and tagline to citizens and to get their input as Nvell. Councilmember's Clark and Turner questioned whether or not the logo Nvould look good on a police car or fire truck as Nvell as not really seeing an actual "K" in the logo. Council member Carrington stated she Nvas in favor of the tagline "You're here Your Home ". Mr. Scott did inform Council that some changes are still able to be made to the logo. B. Receive KKB Strategic Plan Report, including a request for future action on a curbside recycling program Mr. Hart informed Council that Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee had been Nvorking on a Strategic Plan for the City of Kennedale. He then introduced Mr. Wayne Winters Nvith Keep Kennedale Beautiful to give a report on the KKB Strategic Plan. Mr. Winters gave a special thanks to Bob Hart, and James CoNvey for their help in getting the committee in place. Mr. Winters informed Council that they Nvould like to see a curb -side reeveling program implemented in Kennedale. Mr. Hart then informed Council of Nvhat this Nvould entail as Nvell as the increased cost to citizens. Councilmember Miller asked if the city got away from using trash cans, Nvould it save anv money and Mr. Hart informed him it Nvould not affect the cost. Councilmember Clark questioned Nvhether or not citizens Nvould use the reeveling program especially if it interfered Nvith the amount of trash pick up days and said that the program has pros and cons. Council members concluded Nvith thanking Mr. Winters and the rest of the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee for their hard Nvork in putting the Strategic Plan together. C. Receive Cultural Asset Report Rachel Roberts introduced Ms. Corrin Shaw and Greg Collins who are graduate students at UTA to give Council the presentation. Mr. Collins provided Council Nvith the objective of the report Nvhich is to help build a strong community, identify key aspects and come up Nvith proposed scenarios. Also to help unify a community, create a central identity and economic developments. He then provided the process that Nvas taken to come up Nvith the report as Nvell as Nvhat research Nvas done. At the end he provided a summary of their findings. Councilmember's provided feedback as to some of the items that should be included in the report. Councilmember's thanked them all for their hard Nvork in putting this report together for the city. D. Discuss and review any item on the agenda, if needed There being no further discussion, Mayor Lankhorst recessed the Nvork session. *NOTE. Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time durinm the work session or the regular session to discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney ou any item posted ou the agenda. IV. REGULAR SESSION Mavor Lankhorst called the regular session to order at 7:09 p.m. V. INVOCATION Josh Inman Nvith Covenant Life Baptist Church provided the invocation. VI. US PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VII. TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible." Josh Inman Nvith Covenant Life Baptist Church led the recital of the US Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM Pat Doescher, Chairman of Kennedale Chamber of Commerce informed council about the upcoming Texas Independence Day Parade and Celebration to take place on March 5, 2011 and extended an invitation to all council members. She also informed them that this Nvill be a huge celebration and that there Nvill be between 100 -150 vendors set up in the park. There Nvill also be entertainment for the children. The next meeting for the planning of this event Nvill be January 4 "' at the chamber Building beginning at 6 p.m. Felipe Gutierrez Nvith the Art in the Park Committee provided Council Nvith an update regarding the Art in the Park festival Nvhich will take place April 8 "' — 10 "' in Kennedale TovmCenter Plaza. Kristen Sanders who is a fourth grader at Delaney Elementary spoke to Council about how Kennedale should come together as a community to adopt a recycling program throughout Kennedale. IX. 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. Mavor Mayor Lankhorst presented a Proclamation declaring the month of November as "Pancreatic Cancer ANvareness Month" in the Citv of Kennedale. Mavor Lankhorst also reminded evervone that he Nvould be ringing the Salvation Army Bell and asked the KYAC to help get the Nvord out. B. Citv Council Councilmember Miller announced that the Kennedale High School Band Nvould have a pancake breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Councilmember Johnson thanked his students for volunteering to come to the council meeting to find out more about local government. Councilmember Turner reminded even-one about the KYAC Movie Night in the Park C. City Manager Mr. Hart informed Council that Jennifer Bozorgma, Court Administrator has been aNvarded the Municipal court Professional for 2010 aNvard. X. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under consent agenda have been previously discussed, require little or no deliberation, or are considered to be routine by the council. If discussion is desired, then an item Nvill be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. A. Approval of meeting minutes: Regular meeting dated November 11, 2010 B. Approval of Quarterly Investment Report. Council member Johnson made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item Numbers XI -A through XI -B Nvith two minor changes to the minutes dated November 11, 2010. These changes consist of changing the name of the person who provided the US and Texas Pledge of Allegiance from Ronnie NoNvell to Leah Sedwick. Council member Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (5 -0) XI. REGULAR ITEMS C. Approval of Resolution 347, authorizing City Manager, City Secretary, Director of Finance, and Police Department to Apply for Regular Texas License Plates used on Exempt Vehicles. Councilmember Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 347 and Nvas seconded by Councilmember Turner. Motion passed unanimously. (5 -0) D. Discuss and Consider appointment of members to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Task Force Mr. Hart opened a discussion Nvith council about appointments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update Task Force. He also provided Council Nvith a list of 17 candidates and suggested making appointments at the January 13 "' meeting. A discussion Nvas then held between Councilmember's and MR. Hart. No action Nvill be taken until the January 13` regular Council meeting. E. Review and consider action to appoint/re- appoint members to the Kennedale TovmCenter Municipal District. Mr. Hart provided council Nvith a brief overview of the Kennedale TovmCenter Municipal District. He then suggested re- appointing the Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem, chair and Vice -Chair of the Economic Development Corporation as Nvell as adding one more person. Councilmember Turner made a motion approving the re- appointment of Mayor Bryan Lankhorst, Mavor Pro -Tem John Clark, EDC President Robert Mundv, EDC Vice President, and Nvas seconded by Councilmember Carrington. Councilmember's Miller and Clark abstained from voting. Motion passed (3 -0 -0) F. Review and consider action to remove magistrates. Councilmember Johnson made a motion to UN- appoint three current magistrates; Diane Wilson, Ron McKuin, and Rob Morris, and to appoint Jennifer Bozorgnia, Sakura Moten- Dedrick, and Ray CoNvan to serve as current City magistrates. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (5 -0) Mavor Lankhorst closed the regular session to enter into executive session at 8:46 p.m. XIL EXECUTIVE SESSION A. The City Council Neill meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation Nvith the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the dut -,T of the City Attornev under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict Nvith the Open Meetings Act, including discussion on any item posted on the agenda. 1. Legal action against Larry Summers 2. Review alcohol related zoning and definitions B. The City Council Neill 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 folloNving: 1. 13.29 Acres along Bozman Springs Road C. The City Council Neill meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect Nvith which the city is conducting economic development negotiations. 1. Establish a Chapter 380 Agreement Nvith CMC Rebar for Gillman Road right- of -Nvay D. The City Council Neill meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the condemnations of the folloNving property: 1. Lot 1, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, 612 Little School Road, ov'ned by Robert & Joann Bass 2. Lot 4a, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, 619 N. Little School Road, ov'ned by Morteza & Reza Maleki Naghami 3. Lot 4, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, North Little School Road, ov'ned by Nancv A. Bozeman E. The City Council Neill meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss filling the City Secretary position. XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED. A. Review and consider action to approve Resolution No. 341, authorizing the Legal Counsel to proceed Nvith condemnation of Lot 1, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, for Nvidening of Little School Road. B. Review and consider action to approve Resolution No. 342, authorizing the Legal Counsel to proceed Nvith condemnation of Lot 4a, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, for Nvidening of Little School Road. C. Review and consider action to approve Resolution No. 343, authorizing the Legal Counsel to proceed Nvith condemnation of Lot 4, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition for Nvidening of Little School Road. D. Review and consider approval of Resolution No. 348, approving an economic development program and authorizing the city manager to execute a Chapter 380 Agreement Nvith CMC Rebar for Gillman Road right- of -Nvay. E. Review and provide direction to the Planning and Zoning Commission on alcohol related zoning and definitions. Mavor Lankhorst reconvened from executive session at 9:04 p.m. Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve Resolution No. 348 and Nvas seconded by Councilmember Johnson. Motion carried (5 -0) XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to consider, Mavor Lankhorst asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Johnson so moved and Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. Motion carried unammousIv. Mavor Lankhorst adjourned meeting at 9:21 p.m. APPROVED: Mavor, Baran Lankhorst ATTEST: Kelly Cooper, Interim City Secretary