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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -FEBRUARY 10, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 6:32 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, .and Vaughn.
Councilmember Kovach arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Tumer, and legal counsel Wayne K. Olson.
ITEM NO. 1-Workshop with Callahan & Associates regarding new municipal building.
Mr. Frank Callahan (Callahan & Associates), and Mr. Ron Hamlin (Speed Fab-Crete) addressed
Council regarding the bidding process for the new municipal building, and procedures for
bringing Speed Fab-Crete on board as construction manager at risk. In addition, contract
language was addressed relating to arbitrage, as well as construction manager at risk fees.
Next, Legal Counsel Wayne Olson addressed four changes that were negotiated in the contract,
which included changing the date to reflect February 10, 2000; added Section 6.1.2.1 to read
"Wages of construction workers directly employed by the construction manager to perform the
construction of the work at the site or with the owners agreement at offsite workshops. This
includes only minor labor items, not a part of a work element."; three -deleted Section 6.2.1.7 -
referring to pre-construction phase; and in Section 7.1.3 -changed date from 25~' to 30`~ day of
the month.
ITEM NO. 2 -Workshop with Mr. Steve Johnson, TXU Electric regarding TXU Electric
Company's proposed Tariff Revisions.
Mr. Steve Johnson, Area Manager of the Fort Worth Division of TXU Electric addressed council
regarding tariff revision filings with cities and the Public Utility Commission. The tariffs relate
to Senate Bi117 dealing with deregulation and will bring certain rates to a closure. Mr. Johnson
said TXiJ is asking cities to adopt an ordinance to go along with the ruling of the Public Utility
Commission
Legal Counsel suggested Council approve a resolution suspending the rates for 90 days to allow
cities time to fully understand what issues are being brought forth by TXU and to question how
many customers will be affected by the tariff changes. It was noted that the suspension would
allow the steering committee time to review the tariffs, and that Council could approve, suspend
or deny the tariff revisions.
ITEM NO. 3 -Workshop regarding revised Comprehensive Thoroughfare and Land Use
Plan for the City of Kennedale, Tx.
Mr. Barry Hudson, representing Municipal Planning Resources Group, Inc. addressed changes to
the Comprehensive Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan that were recommended by the Planning
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and Zoning Commission. The changes made were in the History of Kennedale relating to
Kennedale becoming a Home Rule Municipality, and in the Goals and Objectives. Mr. Hudson
said a public hearing was scheduled in which he would give an overview and during the meeting
Council could discuss, make revisions, adopt, or table the plan for a work session at a later date.
Legal Counsel added that the Land Use Plan needed to be adopted by ordinance.
No`o~1~~~dier.~,5 ~~on took place and Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 7:26 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -FEBRUARY 10, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Linda Royster, Michael Box, and legal counsel, Wayne
K. Olson.
Councilmember Barrett gave the invocation.
VISITORS/CITIZENS FORUM
No persons signed in to speak during visitor/citizens forum.
ITEM NO. 1-Consider approval of the minutes from the January 13, 2000 workshop, public
hearing, and regular meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the minutes as they were submitted, seconded by
Councimember Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 -Consider approval of Resolution adopting a revised Comprehensive Land Use
and Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Kennedale, Tx.
Councilmember Clark moved to table the revised Comprehensive Land Use and Thoroughfare
Plan, seconded by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 -Consider approval of a Resolution suspending the effective date of TXU
Electric Company's proposed Tariff Revisions.
Councilmember Clark moved to deny TXU Electric Company's proposed Tariff Revisions,
seconded by Councilmember Barrett. Councilmembers Clark and Barrett voted aye, with
Councilmembers Hoover, Vaughn, and Kovach opposing. Motion failed.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to approve resolution suspending the effective date of TXU
Electric Company's proposed Tariff Revisions, seconded by Councilmember Kovach.
Councilmembers Vaughn, Kovach, and Hoover voted in favor, with Councilmembers Clark and
Barrett opposing. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 -Consider approval of Contract for Construction Manager for new municipal
building.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the Contract for Construction Manager for new
municipal building with four changes noted by legal counsel, seconded by Councilmember
Barrett. Motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 5 -Consider amending Contract 99-09, Architectural Service Contract for new
municipal building.
Councilmember Clark moved to amend Contract 99-09, Architectural Service Contract for new
municipal building contingent upon deletion of arbitrage provisions, seconded by Councilmember
Barrett. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6 -Consider approval of increased Workers' Compensation Coverage Income
Benefits for Fire/EMS Volunteers.
Councimember Kovach moved to table increase of Workers' Compensation Coverage Income
benefits for Fire/EMS Volunteers, seconded by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7 -Consider approval of contract with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc.
to evaluate safety concerns on Pennsylvania Avenue and amendment of
Budget.
Councirjxfember Vaughn moved to approve contract with Innovative Transportation Solutions,
Inc., to evaluate safety concerns on Pennsylvania Avenue and approval of a budget amendment to
transfer $5,600 to the Street budget, seconded by Councilmember Clark. Motion died.
Councilmember Clark moved to table and to redefine the contract for the purpose and scope of
what the city's desires are to this particular contract, seconded by Councilmember Vaughn.
Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 -Consider approval of emergency repair of Trinity 3 water well and amendment
of budget.
Councilmember Hoover moved to approve emergency repair of Trinity 3 water well as
recommended at that time, seconded by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 -Consider approval of Resolution No. 108, Calling for a General Election to be
held on May 6, 2000, electing a Mayor, and Council Persons for Place 2 and 4
Councilmember Barrett moved to approve Resolution No. 108, Calling for a General Election to
be held on May 6, 2000, electing a Mayor, and Council Persons for Place 2 and 4, seconded by
Councilmember Clark. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 -Staff Comments: In addition to matters specifically listed below, staff comments
may include updates on ongoing or proposed projects related to their
departments and may address posted agenda items.
City Manager, Ted Rowe reported on sales tax received and city newsletter.
Mr. Michael Box, Director of Community Development & Enforcement briefed Council on the
status of the new water well, obtaining easements for improvements to Little School Road, and
planning stages for road projects for submission to Tarrant County.
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ITEM NO. 11- Executive session.
Legal Counsel advised no executive session was necessary.
ITEM NO. 12 -Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was required on this item.
Councilmember Barrett moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m., seconded by Councilmember
Kau~1'_':~1ltlou carried.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING -FEBRUARY 10, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the public hearing to order at 7:35 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn, and Kovach.
Members absent: None
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Linda Royster, Michael Box, and legal counsel, Wayne
K. Olson.
PUBLIC HEARING -To receive citizen comments relative to the adoption of a revised
Comprehensive Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan for the City of
Kennedale, Tx.
Mr. Barry Hudson, representing Municipal Planning Resources Group, Inc. presented an
overview before Council regarding the Comprehensive Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan for the
City of Kennedale. He addressed the reasons for planning and the planning process, which
should coincide with a city's goals, objectives, and component principals of a Comprehensive
Plan to include future development of the city and extra territorial jurisdiction.
No other persons signed in to speak during the public hearing.
Mayor Wright adjourned the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
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