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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 7, 2017
Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above
date in the Council Chambers of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o’clock a.m., with
the following members present.
Stephen L. Santellana - Mayor
Michael Smith - Councilors
Jesse Brown -
Romeo Montez -
Eric West -
Brian Hooker -
DeAndra Chenault -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Tracy Norr - City Clerk
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Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
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Item 2 – Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Councilor Montez gave the invocation. Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3a – Proclamation – November as Diabetes Awareness Month, Texoma Diabetes
Foundation
8:31 AM
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation establishing November 2017 as Diabetes
Awareness Month in Wichita Falls. He urged citizens to help focus in preventing diabetes.
Randall Barker thanked the council for the proclamation. He said diabetes is a growing
epidemic. There are programs and events in the area that help bring awareness to the
condition. Will Carter from the Health Department said the health department teaches how to
control diabetes.
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Item 3b –Employee of the Month – Alex Borrego, Community Development/Property
Management
8:35 AM
Dana Schoening introduced Alex Borrego as the Employee of the Month. Mayor
Santellana presented a plaque, a letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher , and a check to Mr.
Borrego and thanked him for his service.
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Item 4-6j- Consent Items
8:40 AM
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Mo ved by Councilor Hooker that the consent items be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Montez, and Smith.
Nays: None
Item 4 - Approval of Minutes of the October 17, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council
Item 5 – Resolution #143--2017
Resolution #143-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2017
Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Project for a Deduct in the Amount of $121,395.56
Item 6 - Receive Minutes
Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received:
(a) Civil Service Commission, February 22, 2016
(b) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, August 8, 2017
(c) Landmark Commission, August 22, 2017
(d) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, September 12, 2017
(e) Planning and Zoning, September 13, 2017
(f ) Wichita Falls Economic Development, September, 21, 2017
(g) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, September 22, 2017
(h) Landmark Commission, September 26, 2017
(i) Park Board, September 28, 2017
(j) Library Advisory Board, October 17, 2017
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Item 7a – Ordinance #43-2017
8:41 AM
Ordinance #43-2017
Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Community and
Clinical Health Bridge Project (CCHB) in the Amount of $250,000 Received from the
Department of State Health Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Contract Accepting Same
Mo ved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 43-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Montez, West, and Smith
Nays: None
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Item 7b – Ordinance #44-2017
8:45 AM
Ordinance #44-2017
Ordinance Appropriating $59,000.00 to the Special Revenue Fund from the Office of the
Governor, Homeland Security Grant Program (Grant Number: 3323801) and Authorizing
the City Manager to Accept Said Funds
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 44-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Montez, West, and Smith
Nays: None
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Item 8a – Resolution #144-2017
8:49 AM
Resolution #144-2017
Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) and Amending the Budget to Include Up to
$1,500,000 of Proposed Incentives to Sheppard Air Force Base for the Installation Main
Gate Upgrade Project
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 144-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor West.
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When asked what happens if the city does not get the DEAAG grant funding, Mr.
Dockery said the 4B funds are contingent on receiving the grant . Mark McBurnett said the scope
of the gate project would be greatly reduced if the grant is not received.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8b – Resolution #145-2017
8:58 AM
Resolution #145-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Investment Grade Audit
Agreement with Ameresco Incorporated in an Amount Not to Exceed $62,500 through the
Texas Interlocal Purchasing System
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 145-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8c – Resolution #146-2017
9:07 AM
Resolution #146-2017
Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services to Bundy,
Young, Sims, and Potter (BYSP) Architects for a Restoration and Feasibility Evaluation
for Memorial Auditorium, in the Amount of $387,150
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 146-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8d – Resolution #147-2017
9:17 AM
Resolution #147-2017
Resolution Authorizing Award of Bid to CDW Government, LLC in the Amount of
$68,699.60 to Upgrade the City’s Cisco Voice Over IP (VOIP) Phone System, Including the
Necessary Hardware, Software, Installation Services, and a Year of SMARTnet
Maintenance
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 147-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8e – Resolution #148-2017
9:19 AM
Resolution #148-2017
Resolution Appointing Two Representatives to the Wichita Appraisal District
Board of Directors
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 148-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown
Motion by Councilor Hooker to amend the resolution by inserting the names of Glenn
Barham and Dave Ramsey.
Amendment seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Motion as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8f – Resolution #149-2017
9:21 AM
Resolution #149-2017
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Resolution Extending the Charge to the Ad Hoc Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee
for Two Years and Extending the Terms of the Members
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 149-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8g – Resolution #150-2017
9:23 AM
Resolution #150-2017
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Jet Vac Water Recycling Unit through
the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program from
Houston Freightliner, Inc. in the Amount of $446,316.00
Moved by Councilor Brown that Resolution No. 150-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8h – Resolution #151-2017
9:30 AM
Resolution #151-2017
Resolution Authorizing Award of Bid for the Purchase of Three (3) 35-Foot Low-
Floor Transit Coaches to Gillig LLC in the Amount of $1,269,936.00
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 151-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8i – Resolution #152-2017
9:37 AM
Resolution #152-2017
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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Grant a Ninety (90) Day Extension to
the Current Contract with American Medical Response (AMR)
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 152-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 9a – Staff Report – Castaway Cove 2017 Season Report, Amusement Aquatic
Management Group, Inc.
9:38 AM
Kent LeMaster, AAMG, presented the overview of the Castaway Cove season. The
revenues will cover operating costs, leaving a profit of $35,464. He reviewed the guest satisfaction
survey and marketing promotions. He discussed the park operations management, noting improved
landscaping and reduced operating expenses. He said the park received two safety awards and four
marketing awards. Areas for improvement were noted. He thanked the city for the support of the
waterpark.
Charles Barr, 2100 Indian Heights, asked if there are any provisions for the military members
in the guest survey. Mr. LeMaster said they work with airmen. He noted there is a transportation
issue for those coming from the base. John Burrus said the city provides service from the base to
Castaway Cove but has no riders. Steve Vaughn said there are several programs with SAFB,
including free tickets on Military Weekend.
Item 9b– Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
10:04 AM
Members of the City Council presented the following matters:
Councilor West said it has been a pleasure working with Councilor Montez and
Councilor Smith as this is their last regular meeting.
Councilor Brown urged everyone to vote today.
Councilor Smith said this is his last regular council meeting. He said he has served 10
½ years, which is over 250 meetings. He has enjoyed his time and appreciated the work on the
staff. He said each group of councilors has been good at working together. He has served with
17 councilors and 3 mayors. He highlighted some of the accomplishments during his time on
council. He said there has been a record drought, a certified blizzard, and two flood events
during this time. He said these things were done with a cost effective government and a group
that has worked well together.
Councilor Montez thanked the staff and the great display of teamwork that has been
shown by the council members. He said it has been an honor to serve the citizens. He said he
will continue to serve in differen t capacities.
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Mayor Santellana thanked Councilor Montez for serving. He also thanked Michael Smith for
his service, noting he has watched Councilor Smith’s example for many years. He said Councilor
Smith has built relationships and an incredible mentor.
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Item 10 – Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items
That Are Not on the City Council Agenda.
10:03 AM
There were no comments given.
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Item 11 – Executive Session
City Council went into Executive Session at 10:11 AM in accordance with Texas Government
Code §551.074.
City Council reconvened at 10:44 AM. Councilor Chenault left the meeting.
Mayor Santellana announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive
Session.
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Item 12 – Appointments to Boards and Commissions
10:44 AM
Airport Board of Adjustments
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Mike Whaley to Place 4, Debra Carr to
Place 5, and Mark McBurnett to two -year terms on the Airport Board of Adjustments, with terms
to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Motion made by Councilor Hooke r to appoint Marvin Peevey to Place 4 of the Animal
Shelter Advisory Committee, with term to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Emergency Medical Services Board
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint John Hilmni to Place 6 and Nancy Berend
to Place 7 on the Emergency Medical Services Board, with terms to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Landmark Commission
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Cindy Ramirez to Place 2 on the Landmark
Commission, with term to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Park Board
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to waive term limits for John Fritzsch and Steve
Garner.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint John Fritzsch to Place 1, Jessica Traw to
Place 3, Steve Garner to Place 8, and Amy Berry to Place 9 on the Park Board, with terms to
expire December 31, 2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Planning and Zoning Commission
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to move Lynda Cannedy from Place 11 (alternate) to
Place 9 (regular member) and to appoint Travis Witt to Place 11 (alternate) on the Planning
Commission
Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Blake Haney to Place 2, Cayce
Wendeborn to Place 3, Rick Graham to Place 5, Rodney Martin to Place 7, Lynda Cannedy to
Place 9, Steve Lane to Place 10, Travis Witt to Place 11, and Mark McBurnett to Place 12 of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, with terms to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
TIF 2
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to waive term limits and to reappoint Ann Bishop to
Place 1 and Jim Chandler to Place 2 on the TIF #2 board, with terms to expire December 31,
2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
TIF 3
Mo tion made by Councilor Hooker to waive term limits and to reappoint Andy Lee to
Place 2, Arthur Bea Williams to Place 3 , and Rick Orr to Place 5 of the TIF #3 board, with terms
to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
TIF 4
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Chip Filer to Place 1, John Dickinson to
Place 2, and Jeff Marian to Place 3 of the TIF #4 board, with terms to expire December 31,
2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Water Resources Commission
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Shane FitzHenry to Place 1, Glenn Barham
to Place 4, and Roberto Huezo to Place 5 of the Water Resources Commission, with terms to
expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
WC CWF Health District Board
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Robin Moreno to Place 1, Julie Gibson to
Place 3, and Melissa Plowman to Place 4 of the WC CWF Heal th District Board, with terms to
expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Motion made by Councilor Hooker to appoint Jerry Cedrone to Place 1, David Lane to
Place 3, Steve Lane to Place 4, Tyson Traw to Place 5, and Mark McBurnett to Place 10 of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment, with terms to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
Item 12 - Adjourn
City Council adjourned at 10:54 AM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of November, 2017.
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Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy B. Norr, TRMC/MMC, City Clerk