Min 08/06/2019
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting
Minutes
August 6, 2019
Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above
with the following members present.
Stephen L. Santellana - Mayor
DeAndra Chenault - Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brewer - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
Eric West -
Bobby Whiteley -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent:
Steve Jackson - Councilor District 5
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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 3a Employee of the Month Zari Espinal, Police Department
8:32 a.m.
Manuel Borrego, Police Chief, recognized Zari Espinal as the Employee of the Month
for August 2019. Mayor Santellana congratulated Ms. Espinal and presented her with a
plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and thanked her for her
service.
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Item 3b Proclamation National Health Center Week, Community Health Care
Center
8:37 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming August 4-10, 2019 as National
Health Center Week in Wichita Falls, and encouraged all residents to take part in this
week by visiting their Community Healthcare Center and to celebrate the important
Alan Patterson, CEO, Community Healthcare Center, thanked the Mayor, Council, and
City Staff for recognizing and helping them celebrate Community Health Center Week in
Wichita Falls, and introduced David Preston, Director of Outreach and Marketing. Mr.
Patterson provided national and local statistics, and information about the Community
Healthcare Center and how they serve our community. Mr. Patterson also thanked
Mickey Uriniak, CDBG/HOME Administrator, for his assistance with CDBG funding.
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Mayor Santellana allowed Michelle Turnbow, First Step, to address the City Council at
this time. Ms. Turnbow thanked the Mayor and Council for the assistance with obtaining
a generator and thanked Mickey Uriniak, CDBG/HOME Administrator, for his assistance
with the CDBG funding. Ms. Turnbow said she is proud to be a part of this community,
and that the funding helps make their facility safe and comfortable for their clients.
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Item 4-6 Consent Items
8:48 a.m.
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve items on the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 4 Approval of minutes of the July 16, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 Resolution 71-2019
Resolution 71-2019 authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for the
2018 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Project for a deduct in the amount of $276,159.00.
Item 6 Receive Minutes
(a) Downtown Development Steering Committee, January 7, 2019
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, May 10, 2019
(c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, June 20, 2019
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Item 7a Ordinance 29-2019
8:39 a.m.
Ordinance calling a general election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, for the
purpose of electing a Councilor At-Large, Councilor District 1, and Councilor District 2;
designating polling locations; establishing dates and times of early voting for such
election; establishing a date for a runoff election, if required; and authorizing a contract
with Wichita County to furnish election services and equipment.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 29-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7b Ordinance 30-2019
9:08 a.m.
Ordinance calling a special election by the qualified voters of the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas on November 5, 2019 on the questions of designating the renovation,
maintenance and improvement of the Multi-Purpose Event Center and Memorial
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Auditorium as venue projects, approving an increase in the Hotel Occupancy Tax in the
city and designating methods of financing for the venue projects in accordance with
Chapter 334, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; and containing other
provisions incident and related to the purpose of this Ordinance.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 30-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7c Ordinance 31-2019
8:54 a.m.
Ordinance amending Chapter 26 Business Regulations Article VI Food and Food
Vendors and Establishments in its Entirety, and providing for codification.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 31-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7d Ordinance 32-2019
8:59 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Women,
Infants and Children Grant in the amount of $148,395 received from the Department of
State Health Services.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 32-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7e Ordinance 33-2019
9:00 a.m.
Ordinance amending Section 102-108b Altered Prima Facie Speed Limits of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, to Codify speed zones changes.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 33-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7f Ordinance 34-2019
9:03 a.m.
Budget in the amount of $109,281.07.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 34-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8a Public Hearing and Resolution 72-2019
9:04 a.m.
Resolution approving the PY 2019 Action Plan allocating FY 2019 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,241,545, FY 2019 HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $391,886, and to re-
allocate FY 2017 CDBG funds in the amount of $100,000; authorizing the City Manager
to execute HUD Grant Applications and Agreements to implement the approved Plans,
including any and all revisions approved by HUD.
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Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 9:05 a.m.
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, discussed the 2019 Plan Year priorities for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) funds. Mr. Menzies stated that HOME Funds are
primarily used for the first time home buyers program, and to support Habitat for
Humanity. Mr. Menzies thanked the council and staff involved in making the
recommendations for funding, and for proactively keeping the Strategic Plan in mind
when making the recommendations. The following agencies have been recommended
for CDBG funding: Child Care Inc., Senior Citizen Services of North Texas, Christmas
in Action, ARC of Wichita County, Community Healthcare Center, Wichita Falls Area
Food Bank, and First Step. Some of the available funding is used to support the City
administered emergency repair program for low-income owner-occupied homes, and
demolition/code enforcement efforts. There was brief discussion of possible rental
registrations, rental home standards, and how these funds can assist residents living in
rental homes in the target area.
Councilor West asked about the reallocation of 2017 funds. Mr. Menzies stated these
are rollover funds that can be used this year.
Pam Hughes, Director of Marketing and Development, The Kitchen/Meals on Wheels,
addressed the Mayor and City Council and thanked them for their support and
assistance with the hungry in our community. Thirty-five percent of the people served
live in isolation and sixty-one percent live below the poverty line, and they are thankful
for our support.
Addison Roberts, Executive Director, ARC of Wichita County, addressed the Mayor and
Council in reference to funding for artificial turf for their outdoor area. The turf would
allow individuals in wheelchairs access to the outdoor area where they interact with
others. Ms. Roberts thanked the Mayor and City Council for their consideration.
Ronna Prikett, Fund Development Director, Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, thanked the
Council and Staff for their assistance. The Food Bank is requesting funds for parking lot
improvements to assist with receiving large trucks. These improvements will make the
receiving process more efficient and effective, as well as improve safety.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:13 a.m.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 72-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8b Resolution 73-2019
9:14 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Reject all bids received for the Hike & Bike
Trail from Loop 11 to Lucy Park
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 73-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8c Resolution 74-2019
9:17 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2019 Sewer
Budget Utility Improvements Project Phase I to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the
amount of $253,949.50.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 74-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8d Resolution 75-2019
9:21 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Anthony Inman
Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services related to the Public
Transportation Repair and Maintenance Facility Project, with an estimated construction
cost of $9,000,000, and delegating evaluation authority to the City Manager to the
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Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 75-2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, West, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 9 Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
9:34 a.m.
Councilor Brewer thanked everyone for all they do for Wichita Falls and encouraged
everyone to give him a call if they have any questions or concerns.
Councilor Chenault, thanked everyone for attending and asked that everyone continue
to pray for El Paso and Dayton Ohio.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated Chief Borrego on his employees at dispatch,
acknowledged what a tough job dispatch is, and expressed his appreciation for dispatch
employees.
Mayor Santellana asked about solar panels on the new repair and maintenance building
and if there would be a cost savings. John stated that an analysis would have to be
completed, but since it is an eligible FTA expense that will be covered one hundred
percent he felt it was a great opportunity to test the benefit.
Darron Leiker, City Manager, stated that the City has looked into solar panels for other
facilities in the past and the cost savings was not there if we had to pay for the total cost
of the panels. This is due largely to the very low energy rates that we have negotiated.
Since the panels on this facility are covered one hundred percent by the FTA, this is a
great opportunity to analyze the potential cost savings.
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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.
9:37 a.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
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Item 11 Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9:37 a.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 20 day of August, 2019.
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Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRMC, CMC
City Clerk
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