12.14.2010 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
Mavor
Mayor Pro -Tem, Place 1
Councilmember, Place 2
Councilmember, Place 3
Councilmember, Place 4
Councilmember, Place 5
City Manager
Legal Counsel
Planner
Director of Finance
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Public Works
Human Resource Director
Wayne Olson
Rachel Roberts
Sakura Moten - Dedrick
Tommv Williams
Mike McMurray
Larry Ledbetter
Kelly Cooper
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
reeveling 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 to enter
into reglar session at 6:03 p.m.
*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 Bozorgnia, Court Administrator has been
awarded the Municipal court Professional for 2010 award.
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 October 14, 2010
B. Approval of Forth Worth Wholesale "WasteNvater" Customer Advisory Committee
(WCAC) Members
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 October 14, 2010. 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.
D. Discuss and Consider appointment of members to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Update Task Force
E. Review and consider action to appoint/re- appoint members to the Kennedale TovnCenter
Municipal District.
F. Review and consider action to remove magistrates.
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 Bovman 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 Nyith Nyhich the city is conducting economic development negotiations.
1. Establish a Chapter 380 Agreement Nyith CMC Rebar for Gillman Road right- of -Nyay
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 folloNying 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. RevieNy and consider action to approve Resolution No. 341, authorizing the Legal Counsel
to proceed Nyith condemnation of Lot 1, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, for
Nyidening of Little School Road.
B. RevieNy and consider action to approve Resolution No. 342, authorizing the Legal Counsel
to proceed Nyith condemnation of Lot 4a, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition, for
Nyidening of Little School Road.
C. RevieNy and consider action to approve Resolution No. 343, authorizing the Legal Counsel
to proceed Nyith condemnation of Lot 4, Block 1, Williamsburg Square Addition for
Nyidening of Little School Road.
D. RevieNy and consider approval of Resolution No. 348, approving an economic development
program and authorizing the city manager to execute a Chapter 380 Agreement Nyith CMC
Rebar for Gillman Road right- of -Nyay.
E. RevieNy and provide direction to the Planning and Zoning Commission on alcohol related
zoning and definitions.
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 Carrington seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously
APPROVED:
Mavor, Bn-an Lankhorst
ATTEST:
Kelly Cooper, Interim City Secretan-