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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING -FEBRUARY 1, 2001
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: Councilmember Hoover.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White and Mort Wetterling.
A. WORKSHOP
1. Review of rezoning meeting with P&Z members.
Councilmember Kovach briefed Councilmembers on a meeting between Mr. Mort
Wetterling, Mr. Jerry Miller and Ms. Jodi Risinger of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and Councilmember Clark relating to the citywide re-zoning.
Councilmember Kovach indicated that after reviewing the proposed zoning changes, he
felt that the Planning and Zoning Commission did an excellent job overall and was very
consistent in their approach.
Councilmember Kovach said that a few adjustments were incorporated, and overall they
were in agreement with the Commission with the exception of one area, which was
located in the Southern City limits off of New Hope Road.
Councilmember Clark spoke about reviewing the map in regards to areas of conflict and
receiving detailed information on the recommended zoning, he felt that the Commission
did the best that they could and felt that their recommendations should be considered as
they were presented.
It was recommended that Council review the proposed zoning map in a workshop prior to
the next regular meeting.
2. Discussion on Freeman Trust property.
Council was briefed on a proposed building project for the Freeman Family Trust
Property. A question and answer period followed with concerns expressed towards
compliance, overlay boundary lines, designation of zoning for sexually oriented
businesses, and consistent application of zoning uses in the overlay.
It was suggested that Council revisit this item after the rezoning of the city is completed
and determine what areas would best be suited for designation of sexually oriented
businesses and how to adjust the zoning ordinance to comply with the various
requirements.
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3. Update from staff regarding plans for future Wal-Mart.
Council was advised that Wal-Mart would be submitting a revised traffic study to
coincide with the relocation of the proposed store in Kennedale, and that the report would
be available in one month.
B. STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
Mr. Ted Rowe, City Manager advised Council on the following:
1. Recruitment of Planning and Zoning Commissioners -need one regular member and
two alternates;
2. Departure of Mr. Steve Johnson, Area Manager with TXU has been transferred and
will no longer be representing Kennedale;
3. Chamber office will be relocating to Forest Hill next week;
4. Planning & Zoning Commission in final stages of recommending a new sign
ordinance;
5. No offers on Logic Investment Fund;
6. Staff working on EPA storm water run-off requirements For Year 2003;
7. Researching alternative fuel vehicles;
8. Met with Arlington staff regarding the acquisition of the portion of the Arlington
water system located in the southeast portion of the city limits;
9. Met with Michael Morris at Council of Governments regarding alternative funding
for moving utilities along Highway 287;
10. Funded road projects through Tarrant County; and
11. Chamber Banquet -February 16, 2001.
2. Project Coordinator Report
Mr. Dave White, Project Coordinator briefed Council on the following:
1. Advised that Averett Road would be completed on Tuesday, February 6, 2001;
2. Proposed meeting with TxDot next week regarding the final road alignment of
Bowman Springs Road;
3. Update on new city hall;
4. Update on installation of Badger water meter system
C. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
Mayor Wright invited council to attend the retirement party for Mr. Don Ellis of
Southwestern Bell on Monday, February 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at Miller Brewery, and
reminded Council of the Mayor's Council Meeting on Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m.
2. Council Reports/Announcements
No reports or announcements from Council during this time.
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Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 7:42 p.m.
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. 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
E. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 8:27 p.m., and no action was taken on this
item.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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