07.12.2001 CC Minutes2570
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JULY 12, 2001
405 MUNICIPAL DR. -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White, Linda Royster, Li Jen, Lee, Mort
Wetterling, and legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember Barrett gave the invocation.
A. PUBLIC HEARING
To receive citizen's comments regarding a change of zoning classification for 7.94
acres of property identified as Jesse Russell Survey, Abstract 1361, Tracts 9F and 9D.
The proposed zone change is for "C-2" (General Commercial) from the current
classification of "R-3" (Single Family Residential). Per the 2000 Tax Roll, Quentin
and Beverly Nichols are the property owners.
Mr. & Mrs. Quentin Nichols registered in favor of the proposed zone change.
Mr. Quentin Nichols, property owner, addressed council stating that the property has
been used as light industrial since 1995. He requested that the area be re-zoned for
light industrial use, as it would provide continuity in land use before and after
annexation.
B. VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
Mr. James Wiseman, owner of property located at 200 E. Mansfield Highway, Kennedale,
Texas addressed Council regarding the property encroaching into the Business 287 setback
requirements. Mr. Wiseman was directed to follow proper procedures and make application
with the Board of Adjustment to seek a variance.
Prior to entering into the regular meeting, Mrs. Debbie Munoz with Texas Municipal League
gave a briefing to Council regarding retirement options relating to 5 year vesting, eligibility
for employees to buy back 5 years of prior active military service, and restricted prior service.
C. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Approval of City Council Minutes: Workshop and Regular Meeting dated June 14, 2001.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve the workshop and regular meeting minutes
dated June 14, 2001 as submitted, second by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 214, rezoning 7.94 acres out of the Jesse Russell
Survey, Abstract 1361, Tracts 9F and 9D from "R-3" to "C-2."
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Councilmember Clark moved to approve Ordinance No. 214 rezoning Tracts 9F and 9D,
Abstract 1361, Jesse Russell Survey, second by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion
carried.
3. Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman for Planning and Zoning Commission and
Chairman of the Board of Adjustment.
Councilmember Hoover moved to appoint Brian Johnson as Chairman, and Bryan
Lankhorst as Vice Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and appoint John
Berry as Chairman to the Board of Adjustment, second by Councilmember Vaughn.
Motion carried.
4. Consideration for initiation of zoning action for Mr. Lynn Hommel's property on Dick
Price Road from the present zoning of "C-2" to "R-3".
Councilmember Kovach moved to direct Mr. Hommel to go before the Planning and
Zoning Commission for the recommended zone change and to waive the required One
hundred ($100.00) dollar application fee, second by Councilmember Clark. Motion
carried.
5. Approval of payment of $1,214.45 to participate in the electric deregulation activity of
the Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc., and budget amendment if necessary.
Councilmember Kovach moved to participate in the electric deregulation activity of the
CAPP activities and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $1,214.45 to
provide funding from the General Fund and Water Fund based on percentage of use for a
pro rate participation share, second by Councilmember Clark. Motion carried.
6. Approval of purchase and installation of emergency generator for Police Department and
budget amendment, if necessary.
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve purchase of an emergency power generator
from DARR for $16,192.00 and installation by Stovall Electric for $8.996.00, second by
Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
7. Consideration of action on Texas Municipal Retirement System options:
(a) Rejection of ordinance to decline to participate in 5 year vesting.
(b) Approval of ordinance to allow credit for up to 5 years of prior active military
service.
(c) Approval of ordinance to allow restricted prior service for vesting and retirement
eligibility.
Councilmember Kovach moved to reject all three options. Motion died due to lack of
second.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve ordinance declining to participate in 5 year
vesting, and requested additional information relating to money figures on prior active
military service and restricted prior service. Councilmember Kovach moved to second
the motion and all members voted in favor.
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8. Repair of the Community Center roof and budget amendment to cover the cost.
Councilmember Kovach moved to approve installation of a new roof system over the
entire area of the Community Center and replace weak decking in the amount of
$10,651.25 with a 15-year warranty, and a budget amendment to provide funding from
General Fund reserves, second by Councilmember Hoover. Motion carried.
9. Consideration of approval of resolution requesting partial reimbursement of City
expenses for emergency call takers from proceeds of 911 fees.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to approve participation in using 911 fees to partially
reimburse Tarrant County cities for the cost of emergency call takers that handle 911
calls, second by Councilmember Hoover. Motion carried.
D. STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
City Manager, Ted Rowe briefed Council on the status of the audit selection committee,
and budget process. A workshop was scheduled for July 24, 2001.
2. Director of Finance Report
Director of Finance, Li Jen Lee spoke about the new bank depository contract with Bank
One. She also stated that the audit committee would complete its selection in early
August and would present recommendation for Council action at the August meeting.
3. Project Coordinator Report
Project Coordinator, Dave White provided updates relating to ongoing projects, which
included Little Road and the elevated water tank. Councilmember Kovach requested
Council consider an independent study relating to the "s-curve" straightening on Little
School Road and Council recourse, if any, if curve was not straightened.
E. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
Mayor Wright addressed a letter received relating to trash pick-up and 2012 Olympics.
2. Council Reports/Announcements
Councilmember Kovach spoke about the interview process of auditors and the GASB 34
rule. He felt three of the four firms would benefit the city, but said overall two firms
really stood out and would be discussed in more detail.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
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G. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action was required on this item.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Barrett moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m., second by
Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JULY 12, 2001
405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE -PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 7:04 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, and Barrett. Councilmembers
Kovach and Vaughn arrived at 7:14 p.m.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White, Mort Wetterling, Li Jen Lee, and legal
counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
A. WORKSHOP
1. Texas Municipal Retirement System workshop regarding participation options.
This item was delayed until the regular meeting.
2. Briefing by TxDOT regarding Loop 820/I-20 corridor project.
Mr. Matthew Asaolu, engineer with TxDOT addressed Council regarding the IH-820
Corridor Alternatives Analysis Study and stated that Parsons Brinckerhoff, a consulting
firm, prepared the study for Texas Department of Transporation and were present to
make a slide presentation detailing such.
Mr. Naser Abusaad representing Parsons Brinckerhoff provided a slide presentation
detailing the corridor analysis study for the IH 820 corridor from Meadowbrook Drive to
IH 20, and IH 20 corrdior between IH 820 and US 287, in the cities of Fort Worth,
Arlington, Kennedale and Forest Hill. The presentation included alternative
transportation modes suitable for the corridor, long and short-term transportation needs of
the corridor and results in recommended alternatives to address those needs.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 7:29 p.m.
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