06.14.2001 CC Minutes2565
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 14, 2001
405 MUNICIPAL DR. -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Barrett, and Vaughn.
Members absent: Councilmembers Hoover and Kovach.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White, Margaret Eichelberger, Linda Royster, Mort
Wetterling, and legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember Barrett gave the invocation.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
To receive citizen's comments regarding a change of zoning classification for 71.7 acres
of property identified as Jesse B. Renfro Survey, Abstract 1260, Tracts SA and SB. The
proposed zone change is for "R-2" (Single Family Residential) from the current
classification of "PD" (Planned Development). Per the 2000 Tax Roll, Donald E.
Williams is the property owner.
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Three persons registered against the proposed zone change.
1. Mr. F. D. Greenhaw, 3332 W. 7"', Fort Worth, Tx. 76107
2. Mr. Bill Summers, 3717 Lenox Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76107
3. Mr. Rob Morris, 824 E. Kennedale Sublett Rd., Kennedale, Tx. 76060
Mr. Greenhaw and Mr. Summers both requested Council deny or table the proposed zone
change until the city had a chance to review the proposal from the city's engineering firm
regarding the relocation of Little School Road.
To receive citizen's comments relative to a request for a variance fro the position of
privacy fencing. Property identification is Aggieland Addition, Lots 1 and 2 located at
1016 and 1020 Kennedale Sublett Road. The applicants, Messrs. Roy Boenig and Carl
McAfee, are seeking a variance from the requirements of Section 5-219 of the City Code.
Mr. Roy Boenig of 1020 Kennedale Sublett Road addressed Council on behalf of the
Boenig and McAfee family. He expressed concerns relating to the liability of heavy
equipment on the property and tress passers. Therefore, Mr. Boenig is requesting a
variance to allow for asix-foot fence to enclose the property while construction of two
new single-family homes are in process.
Mr. Boenig stated that once construction was completed the fence would be replaced in
the front yard with a PVC type fence to coincide with the neighborhood. He also
provided pictures of neighboring properties for Council review.
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B. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No persons registered to speak during this item.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Workshop and Regular Meeting dated May 10,
2001.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve the above minutes as submitted, second by
Councilmember Clark. Motion carried.
2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 213, rezoning 71.7 acres out of the J.B. Renfro
Survey, Abstract 1260, Tracts SA and SB from "PD" to "R-2".
Councilmember Vaughn moved to table Ordinance No. 213 pending study to be
received in August 2001 from Cheatham and Associates, second by Councilmember
Clark. Motion carried.
3. Consider approval of variance for Aggieland Addition, Lots 1 and 2, requested by
Meesrs. Roy Boenig and Carl McAfee.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve the deviation as amended by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Motion died due to lack of second.
Councilmmember Clark moved to approve deviation as requested by applicants,
second by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Change Order No. 7 for new City Hall.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve change order number seven in the amount
of $28,381.30, second by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
5. Approval of Resolution No. 131 accepting Depository Application/Depository
Services Contract.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to approve Resolution No. 131 appointing Bank One
Texas as the depository bank of the City for the new three-year contract term with a
provision for two one-year continuations under the same terms and conditions of the
contract, second by Councilmember Clark. Motion carried.
6. Award bid for 50 KW Emergency Power Generator -Fire Department, and authorize
budget amendment.
Councilmember Barrett moved to award bid to Stovall Corporation fora 50 KW
Emergency Power Generator in the amount of $24,603.00 and authorize a budget
amendment in the amount of $2,603.00 from the general fund reserves, second by
Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
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7. Consider appointments to various city boards.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to appoint the below members to the various
boards/commission, second by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
Planning and Zoning Commission
David Hunn (2003), Hollis C. Mathews (2003), Brian Seekins (2002), Ray Cowan
(2003) as regular members with terms to expire as indicated.
Board of Adjustments
Brian Cassady, Art Harrelson as regular members, and Charles Robeson as an
alternate member, all with terms to expire June 2003.
Kennedale Economic Development Corporation
Robert (Rob) Morris, Margaret Eichelberger, and Nita Vaughn with terms to expire
June 2003.
Kennedale Library Advisory Board
Melode Seremet, Beverly Reher, and Sam Zoccali with terms to expire July 1, 2003.
8. Consider allocation of $30,000 for initial landscaping and sprinkler system for new
City Hall.
Councilmember Clark moved to allocate $30,000.00 from General Fund Reserves for
initial landscaping and sprinkler system installation at the new Municipal Building,
second by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
9. Consider changes to employee retirement plan.
No action was taken on this item. It was requested that a representative from Texas
Municipal Retirement System be present to brief Council on the five year vesting and
military benefits and provide cost figures, as well.
10. Approval of purchase of Hill Crest Water system.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve purchase of the Hill Crest Water system for
$67,500.00 using funds from Water Fund Reserves that have been designated for this
purpose, second by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
D. STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager, Ted Rowe spoke about the recent concert in the park and park
walkway dedication.
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2. Director of Finance Report
Director of Finance, Li Jen Lee reported that the sales tax reflected another increase
3. Project Coordinator Report
Project Coordinator, Dave White provided an update on the Little School Road
project.
E. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
Mayor Wright requested that a water treatment plant, a wastewater treatment plant,
and an electricity generating plant be considered during upcoming budget sessions.
2. Council Reports/Announcments
Councilmember Clark requested that Council look at other areas of the city that may
need generators in upcoming budget sessions.
Councilmember Barrett requested that pictures of previous Mayors/Councilmembers
be placed in the new city hall.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Legal Counsel Wayne K. Olson announced that there was no need for executive session
G. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY,
ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action was required under this item.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JUNE 14, 2001
405 MUNICIPAL DR. -PRE-COUNCIL ROOM
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Barrett, and Vaughn.
Members absent: Councilembers Hoover and Kovach.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White, Li Jen Lee, Mort Wetterling, and legal
counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
A. WORKSHOP
1. Discussion on Business 287 zoning issues and proposed sign ordinance.
City Manager, Ted Rowe presented Council with a memo from staff member, Mr. Mort
Wetterling detailing structures that do not meet the Business 287 Overlay District and
Non-Conforming properties, and a memo from legal counsel detailing review of the
proposed sign ordinance.
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A brief discussion took place with consensus of Council looking at the option of holding
public meetings to receive input from businesses/citizens before enforcement on any
issues relating to the above.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 7:35 p.m.
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