The Kennedale City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 19 with Mayor Brian Johnson and Council members Jan Joplin, Rocky Gilley and Sandra Lee present. {{more:Read More …}}
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Joplin (file photo) Jan Joplin was elected as mayor pro tem succeeding Kelly Turner. This position is elected annually after each election. The mayor pro tem serves in the absence of the mayor at city council meetings.
rate increase proposal tabled …Council also tabled for the second consecutive month, a proposal by Waste Connections for a rate increase in the trash and recycling collection for residential and commercial customer. Council members are saying they need more information before making a decision. Waste Connections says that under the contract with the City of Kennedale, the company is entitled to a rate adjustment increase. Waste Connections is asking for a 3% increase in garbage and 2% in recycling. They said the company has not asked for a rate increase since 2014.in other action …
The only person to speak to the Council during the scheduled public forum was Linda Graddy, who spoke for establishing a community theatre, whose productions could be presented on the outdoor stage at TownCenter Park.
Graddy was later presented a proclamations for her service to the school district and the community from Mayor Johnson.
The Council also approved the appointment of members to the 2017-18 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This year?s slate was for the full membership of 15 students. The first time in several years the YAC is complete.The Council also approved work to be done on sewer improvement for Paula Lane, Magnolia Drive and in the 300-400 blocks of Dick Price Road.approved Consent Items …
- minutes of council meetings from the past month;
- approval of contract to Quick Roofing for replacement due to weather related damage;
- approved contract for security monitoring of city facilities;
- approved construction projects for sanitary sewer improvements in the 300-400 blk of Dick Price Road, Paula Lane and Magnolia Drive;
- approved tax collection contract with Tarrant County;
- approved a resolution to deny a rate application and consolidation proposal by Oncor Electric.
action on Decision Items …
- appointed Jan Joplin as mayor pro tem;
- tabled Waste Connections proposed rate adjustment for residential and commercial solid waste collection, transport, disposal and recycling services;
- approved an amendment to the Unified Development Code that would allow the use of solar energy equipment in all commercial, industrial and employment center zoning districts and in Village districts after holding a public hearing.
