01.13.2000 CC MinutesMINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JANUARY 13, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m.
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Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe and David Geeslin.
ITEM NO. 1-Workshop with Callahan & Associates regarding new municipal building.
Mr. Frank Callahan and Mr. Chuck Freeman representatives with Callahan & Associates were
present and briefed Council on final changes to plans, and what construction manager process to
use ("agent or "at risk"). After much discussion, Council decided to go with "at risk" and asked
that documents be prepared by Speed Fab-Crete for legal counsel review and presentation to
Council for approval.
Mayor Wright recessed the workshop at 7:37 p.m.
Mayor Wright reconvened the workshop at 8:53 p.m. and entered into item two.
ITEM NO. 2 -Discussion on Noise Ordinance.
Mayor Wright and Councilmember Clark will meet with racetrack owners, and Mayor Wright
and Councilmember Kovach will meet with railroad officials. Both meetings will be to explore
options for reduction of noise.
ITEM NO. 3 -Staff briefings regarding current or proposed projects and activities within the
Finance, Public Works, and Police Departments.
Staff briefings were presented during the regular meeting.
ITEM NO. 4 -Executive Session.
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to 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.
Executive Session was held during the regular meeting.
the workshop at 9:33 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING -JANUARY 13, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the public hearing 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, Michael Box, Lynette Whidden, Linda Royster, David Geeslin, and
legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
PUBLIC HEARING - To receive citizens 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-sixth
year with an estimated annual cost of $90,000 to $135,000.
Mr. Michael Box, Director of Development and Enforcement briefed Council on the twenty-sixth
year Community Development Block Grant and recommended Council continue the 25~' Year
CDBG Project of sanitary sewer service on Danny Drive at an estimated cost of $139,964.
No other persons signed in to speak.
the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 13, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
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Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Michael Box, Lynette Whidden, Linda Royster, David Geeslin, and
legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember Barrett gave the invocation.
Mayor Wright moved staff briefing up as staff members had parents in hospital.
ITEM N0.8 -Staff briefmgs regarding current or proposed projects and activities within the
Finance, Public Works, and Police Departments.
David Geeslin, Police Chief presented examples of designs for new logo on police cars for
Council to select preferred design.
Michael Box, Director of Community Development & Enforcement briefed on the status of the
new water tank installation, and acquisition of property for Little School Road project with details
to be given in executive session.
Lynette Whidden, Director of Finance briefed on sales tax receipts and investment returns.
VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
Ms. Cathy Moore, residing at 710 Shady Creek, Kennedale, Texas recommended Council
respond in writing (or by phone) to give answers to citizen's questions.
ITEM NO. 1-Consideration of minutes: Workshop & Regular Meeting -December 9, 1999.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the above minutes as they were submitted, seconded by
Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 -Consideration of selection of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
26`~ Year Project.
Councilmember Barrett moved to complete or continue the 25~' Year CDBG Project of sanitary
sewer service to Danny Drive at an estimated cost of $134,964.00 with additional funding from
the City if required, seconded by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 -Consideration of request for rate increase for solid waste collection disposal
(Duncan Companies).
Councilmember Kovach moved to approve the rate increase for solid waste collection/disposal
for Republic Waste Services of Texas to $6.46 for residential and commercial customers,
seconded by Councilmember Hoover. Motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 4 -Consideration of adopting a computer usage policy for the Kennedale Library.
Councilmember Clark moved to table the computer usage policy for the Kennedale Library,
seconded by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5 -Consideration of adopting new library fines and allocation of such fines.
Councilmember Clark moved to authorize Library personnel to notify citizens that when fines are
collected on library overdue charges, designation will be limited to use of the building fund,
seconded by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6 -Discussion on city newsletter.
City Manger will present samples with cost figures at the next meeting.
ITEM NO. 7 -Discussion on city Councilmember attendance.
Councilmember Barrett moved to accept Councilmember Clark's interpretation of Policy on
Councilmember Absences, seconded by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 -Staff briefings regarding current or proposed projects and activities within the
Finance, Public Works, and Police Departments.
This item was held prior to visitors/citizens forum.
Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 8:35 p.m.
ITEM NO. 9 -Executive Session.
A. 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.
B. The City Council met in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, or value
of real property, Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 8:51 p.m.
ITEM NO. 10 -Action on executive session, if necessary.
Councilmember Clark moved to authorize purchase of street right-of--way and additional parcel
for Little School Road project, seconded by Councilmember Barrett. Motion carried.
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Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
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