Min 07/17/2018
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting
Minutes
July 17, 2018
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
with the following members present.
Stephen L. Santellana - Mayor
Jesse Brown - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
DeAndra Chenault -
Mitesh Desai -
Eric West (8:42 a.m.) -
Bobby Whiteley -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
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Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
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Item 2a Invocation
Reverend Justin Miller, Trinity United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
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Item 2b Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3-4 Consent Items
8:33 a.m.
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Chenault that the consent items be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 3 - Approval of minutes of the July 3, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City
Council.
Item 4 Resolution 80-2018
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2018 Alley
Rehabilitation Project to MH Civil Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $340,000.00
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Item 5 Public Hearing for ordinance continuing in effect Sections 78-61 through
78-80 of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, which provide a juvenile curfew.
8:34 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:34 a.m.
Chief Borrego addressed the council to discuss the necessity of the curfew ordinance.
There were no public comments.
Public Hearing closed at 8:36 a.m.
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Item 6a Ordinance 28-2018
8:36 a.m.
Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances by the addition of Article
VIII, Temporary Storage Units; and setting an effective date. Applicant: City of Wichita
Falls
Motion by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 28-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai.
Dana Schoening, Director of Community Development, addressed the council to discuss
temporary storage units, specifically in residential areas. The recommendation from
Planning and Zoning is to approve this ordinance with an effective date of September 1,
2018.
Mickey Fincannon, owner of Mi-Box Moving and Mobile Storage, addressed the council
and stated that he has worked with Planning and Zoning throughout the process. Mr.
Fincannon addressed the sixty-day time limit in the ordinance and stated that he feels like
that is not quite enough time especially if the resident is performing a remodel that does
not require a permit. The ordinance was originally designed for boxes in the front
driveway, and he stated the revised ordinance would now cover back yards as well. The
ordinance requires an improved surface for the storage box to set on and he asked that
the council take into consideration that most residential properties do not have improved
surfaces in the back yard that would meet this requirement. Other than the time limit, Mr.
Fincannon agrees with the ordinance and believes it will benefit the citizens of Wichita
Falls.
Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
At this time Mayor Santellana moved to Item 10 Executive Session
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Item 10 Executive Session
City Council went into Executive Session at 9:09 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Codes §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee, including, but
not limited to members of the following boards and commissions:
4A Economic Development Corporation
4B Sales Tax Corporation
City Council reconvened at 10:21 a.m.
Mayor Santellana announced that no votes or polls were taken.
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Item 11 Appointment to Boards and Commissions
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10:22 a.m.
Wichita Falls 4A
Motion by Councilor West to appoint Dave Lilley to Place 5 on the
Economic Development Corporation
with a term to expire July 31, 2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and West
Nays: Mayor Santellana and Councilor Whiteley
Wichita
Motion by Councilor Whiteley to reappoint Reno Gustafson to Place 1 on the
Falls 4A Economic Development Corporation.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Wichita Falls
Motion by Councilor Brown to reappoint Glenn Barham to Place 3 on the
4B Sales Tax Corporation
with a term ending July 31, 2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Wichita Falls
Motion by Councilor Brown to reappoint Darron Leiker to Place 4 on the
4B Sales Tax Corporation
with a term ending July 31, 2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Wichita Falls 4B
Motion by Councilor Brown to reappoint Michael Mills to Place 6 on the
Sales Tax Corporation
with a term ending July 31, 2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
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Nays: None
Helen Farabee
Motion by Councilor Brown to reappoint Robert Clement to Place 8 on the
Centers Board
with a term ending August 31, 2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Library Advisory
Motion by Councilor West to reappoint Amy Bobrowitz to Place 3 on the
Board
with a term ending July 31, 2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Library Advisory
Motion by Councilor Brown to reappoint Emily Adams to Place 6 on the
Board
with a term ending July 31, 2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Library Advisory
Motion by Councilor West to reappoint Suhua Huang to Place 7 on the
Board
with a term ending July 31, 2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
Nays: None
Library Advisory
Motion by Councilor West to appoint Michael Smith to Place 8 on the
Board
with a term ending July 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, West and Whiteley
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Nays: None
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Item 6b Ordinance 29-2018
10:27 a.m.
Ordinance accepting $31,653.00 of grant funds pursuant to the 2017 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (Local Solicitation Award #2017-DJ-
BX-0492), appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds
Councilor West left the meeting at 10:28 a.m.
Motion by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 29-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 6c Ordinance 30-2018
10:29 a.m.
Ordinance amending Chapter 102, Traffic and Vehicles, Article I In General, by the
addition of 102-4, Oversized Loads, to prohibit the movement of oversized loads within
the City limits at certain times; providing a repealer clause; providing for inclusion;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date
Motion by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 30-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 6d Ordinance 31-2018
10:32 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply
for and accept up to $50,000 in Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division
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Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Funds for FY 2019 Projects at Kickapoo
Downto
Special Revenue Fund
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 31-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 6e Ordinance 32-2018
10:36 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply
for and accept up to $50,000 in Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division
Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Funds for FY 2019 Projects at Wichita
the Special Revenue Fund
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 32-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 6f Ordinance 33-2018
10:38 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Wichita Falls, Texas General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the
security for and payment of said bonds; approving the official statement and instruments
and procedures relating to said bonds; providing an effective date; and enacting other
provisions relating to the subject
10:43 Mayor Santellana left the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Brown presided
over the remainder of the meeting.
Moved by Councilor Desai to approve Ordinance 33-2018.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
Jim Dockery, Deputy City Manager, provided a brief history and introduced various
associates working with the city on this project.
Mr. Tom Small, 2019 Hardin, addressed the council and stated that in talking about these
financial matters, it sounds like the city is in great shape, but he wonders if we would not
be in greater shape if we had more industry and a few more jobs coming into the city. He
stated that he does not know if we need more motels and restaurants, but in his mind we
are not finding things that are generating much credit, and it seems like maybe things are
not going in the right direction in Wichita Falls. Councilor Brown thanked Mr. Small for his
comments.
Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 6g Ordinance 34-2018
10:53 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Wichita Falls, Texas General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B; levying an annual ad valorem tax and
providing for the security for and payment of said bonds; approving the official
statement and instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; providing an effective
date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 34-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7a Resolution 73-2018
10:55 a.m.
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Resolution awarding/rejecting bids for two city owned parcels in Archer County at Lake
Kickapoo for the Purpose of Hunting to the highest bidder beginning July 17, 2018 and
expiring on May 31, 2021
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 73-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7b Resolution 74-2018
11:01.
Resolution Reappointing Dennis Wilde to Nortex Housing Finance Corporation
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 74-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7c Resolution 75-2018
11:02 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the execution of a 15-year lease/purchase agreement in the
amount of $2,895,784 with respect to the financing of LED Street Lighting Conversion
for the public benefit; authorizing the execution and delivery of the agreement and
related documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for the acquisition of
financing for the project; and resolving other matters relating to the subject
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 75-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning.
Michael Smith, 4312 Berwick, asked if the lighting met dark skies lighting standards and
it was stated that yes the lighting meets these standards.
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Motion carried the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7d Resolution 76-2018
11:05 a.m.
Components; designating a HIPAA Privacy Officer and a HIPAA Security Officer; and
providing an effective date
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 76-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7e Resolution 77-2018
11:08 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2016
Kemp Monroe Drainage Project Phase I in the amount of $83,961.50
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 77-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7f Resolution 78-2018
11:10 a.m.
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Downtown
Wichita Falls Development for the installation and maintenance of crosswalk art
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 78-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7g Resolution 79-2018
11:15 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a Federal Transit
Administration Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment
Program Grant in an amount up to $10,000,000
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 79-2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Desai and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brown, Browning, Chenault, Desai, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8 Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
11:26 a.m.
Members of the City Council presented the following matters:
Councilor Whiteley wanted to bring to the attention of Chief Reese cancer precaution
recommendations that were recently handed down from the Texas State Fire
Commission NFPA1851 and asked that the department take a look at these
recommendations and be proactive about cancer precautions.
Councilor Chenault welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting and said
hello to Michael Smith former councilor and Mr. Hernandez, one of her customers that
attended the meeting for the curfew ordinance.
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Councilor Brown apologized for Councilor West and Mayor Santellana having to leave
the meeting today due to prior engagements.
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Item 9 Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda.
11:28
Michael Smith, 4312 Berwick, addressed the council in reference to the Early Childhood
Coalition and Resilience and Adverse Childhood Experiences. Mr. Smith works with the
Early Childhood Coalition of Wichita Falls and Wichita County, and discussed Adverse
Childhood Experiences, which is a new terminology. Mr. Smith invited the city council
and public to attend a showing of the one-hour film Resilience and stated that he would
make the council aware of upcoming show times. Mr. Smith stated this will lead up to a
summit meeting on October 4, 2018 at Grace Church. Over 1100 people have watched
the film and over 800 have participated in the role play game that goes along with it.
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Item 12 Adjourn
Mayor pro tem Jesse Brown adjourned the meeting at 11:33 a.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 7 day of August, 2018.
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Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRMC, CMC
City Clerk
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