City Council to consider nuisance ordinance revision and sell of property for church

Among items that the City

of Kennedale will consider tonight will be a possible revision of

Nuisance Ordinance relating to junked cars, aircraft and watercraft, high

grass, trash and other junk with the goal that it will bring it more in compliance with Texas

Health and Safety Codes.{{more}}

Also on the agenda is the proposed sale of property at

200-202 Sixth Street for the construction of a church; the appointments of new YAC

members, a Planning and Zoning Commission member: and, the reappointment of the Muncipal

Judge, Associate Judge and the Alternate Judge.

 

The Kennedale

City Council will meet in regular session today, May 18 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 405 Municipal Drive with the Work Session a 5:30 pm and the regular session at 7:00 pm.

A special called meeting will be held at 5:15 to certify the May 9 election results and the swearing in of the elected council

members Charles Overstreet, Mike Walker and Frank Fernandez for two year terms.

The following is a list of the items on today’s agenda. Click For

complete agenda and packet information

 

WORK SESSION (5:30 pm) NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular session to discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.

• Interview potential candidates for the 201516 Youth Advisory Council
• Interview potential candidate for Place 5 vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Presentation by SJR Planning for the Downtown Village Project
• Discussion of items on regular agenda

REGULAR SESSION (7:00 pm)

• VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM – At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting.

• 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.

• Updates from City Council
• Updates from the Mayor
• Certificates of appreciation to the 20142015 Youth Advisory Council
• Proclamation presentation in recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
• Updates from the City Manager
• Governance Report
• Executive Limitations
• Balanced Scorecard

• 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.

• Consider approval of minutes from April 20, 2015 regular meeting
• Consider approval of minutes from the May 7, 2015 Council Workshop
• Consider adopting Resolution 448, amending authorized representatives of TEXPOOL local government investment pool
• Consider adopting Resolution 449, amending authorized representatives of Texas short term asset reserve program (TEXSTAR) local government investment pool
• Consider adopting Resolution 450, amending authorized representatives of Texas Term/Texas Daily local government investment pool
• Consider authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Tarrant County Tax Office for the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Kennedale for the 2015 tax year
• Consider approval of Resolution 451 authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee and authorize payment to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
• Consider approval of Resolution 452 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos cities steering committee and Atmos Energy Corp., midtex division regarding the company?s 2014 and 2015 rate review mechanism filings
• City Council to consider approval of Resolution 454 approving the sale of property held for delinquent taxes, located at 200 202 Sixth Street

• REGULAR ITEMS

• City Council to make appointments to the 201516 Youth Advisory Council
• City Council to make an appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Consider approval of Ordinance 571 reappointing Kennedale Municipal Court Presiding Judge, William “Bill” Lane and Associate Judge, Craig Magnuson, and reappointing Erin Bakker, as the alternative Associate Judge
• Consider approval of personnel policy update
• Consider approval of Ordinance 572 amending Chapter 15 Nuisances of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kennedale, Texas by adding a new Section 153 (b) Certain cars, appliances declared nuisance
• Presentation of the ICMA/State Department International Fellows Hong Muyheng, Cambodia Bounmy Sibounheaung, Laos
• Proclamation presentation in recognition of IMCA International Fellow Hong Muyheng Proclamation presentation in recognition of ICMA International Fellow Bounmy Sibounheaung

• EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the regular 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 on any item posted on the agenda and the following items:

• 1. 925 E. Kennedale Parkway

• RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED

• ADJOURNMENT

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made fortyeight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989