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2013_04.11 CC Minutes64 NNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2013 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. II. WORK SESSION A. Tarrant County service and information discussion with Marcia Etie from County Commissioner Andy Nguyen's Office. Ms. Etie approached the Council, noting that her position was new in Commissioner Nguyen's Office and that she would be out in the community working with residents and the city on a variety of issues and would be available as a connection to the Commissioner's office. She currently works in the Mansfield Sub - Courthouse. Each of the councilmembers introduced themselves to Ms. Etie and welcomed her to the area. B, Presentation of Water & Sewer Rate Committee findings. Bob Hart presented information to the council regarding the findings of the city's Water & Sewer Rate Committee. Formed in late 2012, the committee was comprised of members Roy Boening, Hollis Matthews, Adrienne Kay, LaCresha Sanders, Mark Biondi, and Mitch Hanzik, has met several times to discuss options. The committee recommends an 18.5% increase in water rates and a 5.5% increase in sewer rates, which would amount to approximately $7.86 per month (based on an average of 7500 gallons per month). The committee also recommends adding a third usage tier at 50,000 gallons. Committee member Hollis Matthews also spoke to Council and noted that several problems would need to be dealt with, and that he encouraged a routine maintenance program, resident education - on water conservation issues, and indicated that an increase in rates at the recommended level was highly necessary. C. Update from the Youth Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council was not available for an update and will report at a later date. Mayor Clark called the regular session at 7:05 PM. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor John Clark, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner, Brian Johnson, Liz Carrington, Frank Fernandez. ,� w V. INVOCATION VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE VII. TEXAS PLEDGE VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM One individual signed up to speak: 1. Pat Doescher, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce announced the next chamber luncheon. IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments, information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc. A. Updates and information from the Mayor, Mayor Clark declared 2013 Art in the Park a success and asked residents to begin being attentive to West Nile season issues. He then read a letter from Fort Worth resident Jean King thanking the city for eliminating the previous sexually oriented businesses. B. Updates and information from Councilmembers. Councilmember Johnson noted that long term planning for high speed rail in the area was ongoing, and that efforts to clean up the Interstate 20 /Business 287 interchange are being looked at by Fort Worth, Kennedale and Forest Hill. C. Updates and information from the City Manager. • Recent Art in the Park Festival Mr. Hart noted that this year's Art in the Park Festival was a success and thanked everyone involved. • 319 grant work group Mr. Hart noted that the city was working with Arlington, Fort Worth, and the Trinity River Authority on water quality issues in the Village Creek area. • Upcoming events Mr. Hart announced the National Day of Prayer and that Texas House Bill 1496 regarding cities' rights to regulate gas and oil drilling operations had been withdrawn. X. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under consent agenda have been previously discussed, require little or no deliberation, or are considered to be routine by the council. If discussion is desired, then an item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. A, Consider approval of minutes from March 13, 2013 special session and March 14, 2013 regular Page 2of5 session. B. Consider action regarding a notice from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right -of -way access line rates. C. Consider action to contract with Freese and Nichols Engineering to develop a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Master Plan, and Phased Capital Improvement Plan. D. Consider action to approve an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to expand and modify the West Nile Virus surveillance and response program. E. Consider action to approve a contract with Senior Citizen Services of Tarrant County, Inc for management of the senior center. F. Consider approval of a funding agreement with the State of Texas to use funds held in the State Highway 161 Subaccount - Sustainable Development Infrastructure. Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. Consider action to approve Ordinance 518, providing for the annexation of 0.723 acres of land located in the E. R. Mingus Survey, Abstract No. 1114, Tarrant County, TX, at the site of the previous Bowman Springs bridge. Bob Hart noted that all public hearings and postings regarding this item were completed, and that the approval of this ordinance will fully complete the Bowman Springs bridge project with Tarrant County. Motion To approve Ordinance 518 regarding the annexation of 0.723 acres of land located in the E.R. Mingus Survey, Abstract No. 1114, Tarrant County, TX, at the site of the previous Bowman Springs bridge as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion Passed Unanimously B. Review and consider policy papers from the Planning & Zoning Commission on the following issues: 1. Zoning and subdivision regulations 2. Zoning /rezoning in the Oak Crest area Rachel Roberts approached the Council, explaining that Rachel Roberts approached the Council, explaining that the Planning and Zoning Commission had begun to look into possible methods to implement the recently passed Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Ms. Roberts noted that the recommendation made in these policy papers do not change any zoning, but are intended to lay out an idea of how decide which zoning uses in these areas would need to be considered in order to achieve the vision of the plan. Suggestions include holding meetings in the Oak Crest area to engage residents. Page 3of5 Derek Hall of 6744 Oak Crest Dr, Kennedale, TX expressed concern that the city has not taken care of residents in Oak Crest since that area was annexed. He would like to have an opportunity to be involved in planning for the oak crest area. C. Consider action to approve Progressive Waste Solutions residential and commercial garbage rate increase for 2013. Paul Hansen from Progressive Waste Solutions approached the Council, noting that the company was requesting a 2.15% rate increase for both residential and commercial customers that would amount to approximately $0.18 per home. Mr. Hansen noted that the costs of fuel, tires, vehicles, and facility improvements had increased over the past few years. The company has also added many compressed natural gas trucks to their fleet. Motion To approve the 2.15% rate increase as requested by Progressive Waste Solutions, Inc. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington Motion Passed Unanimously D. Consider action to appoint a Vice Chair to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Rachel Roberts noted that the Commission has been without a Vice Chair since Frank Fernandez left the Planning and Zoning Commission to run for City Council, and that the Commission has recommended the appointment of Thomas Pirtle to the position. Motion To approve appointment of Thomas Pirtle as the Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion Passed Unanimously E. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Kennedale, Texas (New Hope Road) between the City of Kennedale and Tarrant County. Bob Hart noted that the agreements in items XI -E, XI -F, and XI -G are necessary to complete the formation of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in Kennedale. Tarrant County would participate at at a rate of 75% for 25 years. The Commissioners Court has already approved this agreement. Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington Motion Passed Unanimously F. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Kennedale, Texas (New Hope Road) between the City of Kennedale and the Tarrant County Hospital District. (see notes from item XI -E) Bob Hart noted that the Health District, which has also already been approved, will be participating at a rate of 50% for 25 years. Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Brian Johnson Motion Passed Unanimously Page 4 of 5 G. Consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement to Participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Kennedale, Texas (New Hope Road) between the City of Kennedale and Tarrant County Community College District. Bob Hart noted that the agreement with Tarrant County Community College District would be discussed at their meeting on April 18t, 2013, and that their participation rates would be decided at that point. Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously No executive session was necessary. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. 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 and legal issues regarding the preparation of developer's agreements. XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED No executive session was necessary. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. APPROVED: 1 ✓ 4 I ayor John Clark ATTEST: Ci y Secretary Am yst G. Cirmo Page 5 of 5