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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 11, 2001
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White, Lijen Lee, Mort Wetterling, and legal
counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember Ban ett gave the invocation.
A. PUBLIC HEARING
To receive citizen comments regarding projects to be funded under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This grant program is generally limited to
street, drainage, water or sewer improvements within the approved target area for the benefit
of low to moderate-income neighborhoods. Projects will be identified for the twenty-seventh
year with an estimated annual cost of $90,000 to $120,000.
Mr. Ted Rowe, City Manager addressed Council regarding the 27"' Year Community
Development Block Grant. Mr. Rowe recommended extending the sewer line from
Steeplechase to Swiney Hiett Road. He said city funds would be required and are available in
the amount of $40,000 to extend the sewer line which, currently ends in Steeplechase to the
limit of the subdivision. CDBG fund would extend the line to homes along Swiney Hiett
Road, which would partially fulfil the city's obligation when the city annexed the area. In
addition, when a developer ties into the system, they would be required to reimburse the city
for their cost share within the subdivision.
No other persons registered to speak during the public hearing.
B. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Ms. Gwen Stinson of 607 Bluebonnet Lane, Kennedale, Texas addressed Council regarding a
code violation relating to debris and a metal building on her neighbor's property. Mrs.
Stinson was advised that city staff would check on the matter and respond back to her.
C. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of city council minutes: Workshop dated December 7, 2000, Workshop and
Regular meeting dated December 19, 2000.
Consider approval of Resolution No. 122 authorizing the implementation of a continuing
pretreatment program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the City of Fort Worth Wastewater
System.
Councilmember Clark moved to remove item two from consent agenda and review at a
later date, second by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
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Councilmmember Clark moved to approve items one and three, second by
Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
D. REGULAR ITEMS
2. Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for Rabies
Control. (Contract 01-01)
Councilmember Clark moved to table this item, second by Councilmember Kovach.
Motion carried.
4. Consider action on proposed TXiJ Gas Rates. (Ordinance No. 209)
Councilmember Clark moved to approve Ordinance No. 209, second by Councilmember
Barrett.
Councilmember Clark moved to amend his motion to approve Ordinance No. 209, TXiJ
Gas Rates contingent upon deleting in its entirety Section 7, and changing the approval
date to reflect "2001 ". Second by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
5. Consider selection of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 27~' Year Project.
Councilmember Barrett moved to select sanitary sewer improvements to Swiney Hiett for
the Community Development Block Grant 27"' Year Project. Second by Councilmember
Clark. Motion carried.
6. Consider approval of Oakhill Park, Phase I Final Plat.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the final plat for Oakhill Park, Phase I, second
by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
7. Consider approval of Change Order #4 for new City Hall.
Councilmember Kovach moved to accept Change Order #4, and proposal requests #3 and
#5 in the amount of $11,522.00, second by Councilmember Clark. Motion carried.
8. Consider approval of engineer's proposal for design of utility realignment for widening
of Business 287.
Councilmember Kovach moved to table this item and re-visit during the next regularly
scheduled meeting, second by Councilmember Hoover. Motion carried.
9. Consider review of Ordinance No. 85-10, Animal Control.
Council recommended legal counsel review Ordinance No. 85-10 and offer specific
direction at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Councilmember Barrett moved to table this item, second by Councilmember Hoover.
Motion carried.
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E. STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
Mr. Ted Rowe, City Manager spoke briefly about two resolutions, one supporting direct
aid to public libraries and one supporting a countywide siren system, both of which will
appear on the February Council agenda.
Next, Mr. Rowe addressed Council regarding the joint meeting between the City of
Arlington's Planning and Zoning staff and the City of Kennedale staff. He replied that
the City of Arlington did have concerns with Wal-Mart being placed within Kennedale
and felt that this would warrant an amendment to the traffic study as the ingress/egress
would change. Mr. Rowe stated that he was in the process of preparing a summary with
attachments to present to Council regarding the meeting.
In addition, he said construction of the new overhead water storage tank was tp begin
next week and is scheduled for completion in early October.
2. Director of Finance Report
Mrs. Lijen Lee's financial reports were received during the workshop.
3. Project Coordinator Report
Mr. Dave White, Project Coordinator reported that the street lights were to be installed
next week on Danny Drive; Southwestern Bell had exposed cable on Little School Road
to allow construction to begin; and Averett Road was three-fourths complete, but the road
would require re-stabilizing due to weather and traffic.
In addition, Mr. White stated that the Bowman Springs Road survey had been completed
and the County was trying to finalize plans for the relocation of the bridge.
F. MAYORICOUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
Mayor Wright encouraged Councilmembers to attend the February 5, 2001 Legislative
Preview in Austin, and requested a joint meeting between Council and the Kennedale
Independent School Board of Directors.
2. Council Reports/Announcements
Legal Counsel, Wayne Olson introduced Mr. Michael Dickens, an attorney with his
office and said he may be working with Kennedale from time to time. Council welcomed
Mr. Dickens.
Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 9:25 p.m.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 and
(3) litigation, settlement offers, and/or claims.
a. City of Denton v. TXiJ Litigation
b. Discussion on legal advice regarding Big Box ordinance.
c. County of Tarrant, Texas v. Jerry Coyel; Cause No. 348-185513-00
2. The City Council met in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, or value of
real property, Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
3. The City Council met in closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee,
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.
a. City Manager
H. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 10:00 p.m. and no action was taken on any
executive session items.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JANUARY 11, 2001
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 6:15 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmember Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Lijen Lee, Dave White, David Arnold and Mike
Hamilton.
A. WORKSHOP
Mayor Wright began the workshop with item two, overtime briefing.
2. Overtime briefing.
Mr. David Arnold, Fire Chief presented before Council an overview on overtime for his
department. During his presentation he addressed the definition of overtime as it relates
to the Fire Department and FLSA standards. Mr. Arnold prepared charts reflecting
overtime reductions, overtime expenditures, and alternate plans of action, which relates to
scheduling of personnel. A question and answer session proceeded with Council
requesting additional information and plans for scheduling of personnel to reduce
overtime.
1. Budget overview.
Mr. Ted Rowe, City Manager addressed Council and introduced Mrs. Lijen Lee, Director
of Finance. Mr. Rowe advised council that over the past months Mrs. Lee has been
reviewing the city records and incorporated several changes in the financial reporting
system, which would be presented before council tonight.
Mrs. Lee began her presentation with the review of the sales tax history, which reflected
a 17 percent reduction for the month of January, but total collections were three percent
higher than budgeted. She then presented new reporting procedures, which included the
general fund revenue and expenditures, general fund available funds, water/sewer fund
revenue and expenditures, and water/sewer fund available funds for the period ending
October 31, 2000 and November 30, 2000. Mrs. Lee also presented a structure of
proprietary funds, as well as a structure of governmental funds.
Mayor Wright recessed the workshop at 7:35 p.m. to enter into the regular meeting.
Mayor Wright reconvened into the workshop at 10:04 p.m.
Next, Mrs. Lee addressed the 1998 CO Bond Capital Project and gave a status report.
She also identified possible future needs for a general fund budget amendment that
included reclassification of radio maintenance dues, and possible future water/sewer
budget amendments that will be reviewed with Council at a later date.
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3. Discussion on local option election regarding beer and wine sales.
Legal Counsel, Wayne Olson provided a general overview of local option elections. Mr.
Olson advised that local option elections are governed by the Alcohol Beverage Code and
are held three ways: citywide, county, and by Justice of the Peace Precinct. He also
spoke about the application and petition process, as well as defining the type of local
option election.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 10:46 p.m.
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