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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING -SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
405 MUNICIPAL DR. -CONFERENCE ROOM
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: Councilmembers Barrett and Hoover.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Dave White, and legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson. Also
present was Eddie Cheatham with Cheatham and Associates.
A. WORKSHOP
1. Discussion on subdivision fence options for Shady Creek East.
Council was presented various options for the replacement of a fence and monument for
the Shady Creek East Subdivision. In the options it was noted that the City would be
required to purchase right-of--way fora 600-foot visibility easement as well as maintain
the easement.
It was suggested that city staff present a price quote for the replacement and present back
before council for action.
2. Discussion on amortization issues in overlay districts.
Mayor Wright recessed the meeting for a short break at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Wright
reconvened the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Council was presented a map of Highway 287 reflecting 36 buildings that were non-
conforming and did not meet various requirements of Ordinance No. 187.
City Manager, Ted Rowe advised that when Ordinance No. 187 was approved, business
owners were not notified of the ordinance and the restrictions that applied. Various
issues of the ordinance were discussed with legal counsel advising of several options that
could be taken.
Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 8:15 p.m.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. 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. Discussion on abatement issues.
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b. Discussion on Sexually Oriented Business issues.
C. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 9:45 p.m. with no action being taken.
D. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
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