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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -JULY 13, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover and Vaughn. Councilmember
Kovach arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Members absent. Councilmember Barrett.
Staff present: Ted Rowe and Kathy Turner
A. WORKSHOP
1. Update on construction of new city hall by Callahan and Associates.
Mr. Frank Callahan representing Callahan and Associates provided Councilmembers with
a construction report on the new city hall. He addressed the project schedule, rain delays,
additions/deletions and front plaza revisions, which Council approved by consensus.
Final price information for the changes will be presented for formal Council approval at
the August meeting.
2. Briefing by Planning and Zoning Commissioners on current projects, goals and
objectives.
Mr. Jerry Miller, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission addressed Council
regarding recent commission accomplishments during the previous 12 months, future
projects and budgetary consideration recommendations.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 7:16 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING -JULY 13, 2000
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Vaughn and Kovach.
Members absent: Councilmember Barrett.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, Linda Royster, Mort Wetterling, David Geeslin, Clif
Coker, and legal counsel, Wayne K. Olson.
Councilmember Hoover gave the invocation.
A. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
Mr. Robert Hutchison of 3750 New Hope Road, Kennedale, Texas addressed council
regarding the proposed noise ordinance. He proposed a curfew limit for his business, Texas
Raceways and presented a handout to the Mayor and Council addressing various activities
relating to Texas Raceways.
Mrs. Beverly Reher of 113 Oak Ridge Trail, Kennedale, Texas presented a Petition to Mayor
Wright containing 66 signatures supporting the local racetracks.
B. REGULAR ITEMS
1. Consider approval of minutes: City Council minutes of the June 8, 2000 workshop and
regular meeting.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the above minutes as they were submitted,
seconded by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion carried.
2. Approval of contract with Rimrock Consulting Company to develop water, sewer and
roadway impact fees.
Councilmember Hoover moved to approve the contract with Rimrock Consulting
Company to develop water, sewer and street impact fees and to amend the budget by
adding $20,000 from reserves to the Street budget, seconded by Councilmember Kovach.
Motion carried.
3. Approval of new water tower location and authority to proceed with building process.
Councilmember Kovach recommended that the present Trinity 3 well site be selected for
the new water tower and authorized Cheatham and Associates to proceed with final plans
and bidding process for a new 750,000 gallon overhead water storage tank with an
alternative bid fora 1 million gallon tank, seconded by Councilmember Vaughn. Motion
carried.
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4. Consider approval of bid award for Police Towing/Impound.
Councilmember Vaughn moved to award Police Towing/Impound bid to Beard's
Towing, seconded by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
5. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 195 designating personnel authorized to issue
citations.
Councilmember Clark moved to approve Ordinance No. 195 designating personnel
authorized to issue citations, seconded by Councilmember Kovach. Motion carried.
6. Consideration of recommending of award contract for 25~' year Community Development
Block Grant project -sewer line to Danny Drive.
Councilmember Clark moved to award contract for 25~' year Community Development
Block Grant Project, Project No. 0125-217, Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Oakridge
Mobile Home Estates to the low bidder of Alternate Bid "A" -North Texas Contracting
in the amount of $168,367.00, with additional funding by the City of Kennedale in the
amount of $56,000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hoover and all present voted
in favor. Motion carried.
STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
Council was briefed on the widening of Little School Road.
2. Finance Department Report
Council was provided financial reports for the month of June, as well as Council
questionnaires for the budget process.
C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Report/Announcements
Mayor Wright encouraged Council to attend the upcoming SMA Boards and
Commissions Workshop to be held on Saturday, August 5, 2000. He also addressed the
widening of Mansfield Highway and council questionnaires.
2. Council ReportlAnnouncements
Questions and answers were provided regarding the city's annual fall dance.
Mayor Wright entered into executive session at 8:52 p.m.
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D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
E. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Wright reconvened into open session at 9:44 p.m., and no action was required.
G. ADJOURNMENT
adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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