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Min 10/15/2019 City of Wichita Falls City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 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 with the following members present. Stephen L. Santellana - Mayor DeAndra Chenault - Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brewer - Councilor District 4 Steve Jackson - Councilor District 5 Eric West - Councilor District 1 Darron Leiker - City Manager Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney Marie Balthrop - City Clerk Absent: Jeff Browning - Councilor District 3 Bobby Whiteley - Councilor At-Large - - - - - - - - Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. - - - - - - - - Item 2a Invocation Dale Snyder, Pastor, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. - - - - - - - - Item 2b Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance. - - - - - - - - Item 3a Proclamation 2019 North Texas Legend, Arthur Bea Williams, Museum of North Texas History 8:37 a.m. Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming October 15, 2019 Arthur Bea Williams Day in Wichita Falls and stated that because of her dedication and grit we the city and the Museum of North Texas History all would like to acknowledge Ms. Arthur B. Williams as a true Legend in North Texas. - - - - - - - - Item 3b Proclamation JustServe, Texoma Serves 8:40 a.m. Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming November 16, 2019 as Texoma Serves Day in Wichita Falls and asked everyone to join him in volunteering their time and effort to make a real difference in the community. - - - - - - - - Item 3c Proclamation Imagine a Day Without Water, Public Works 8:42 a.m. Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming October 23, 2019 as Imagine a Day Without Water Day in Wichita Falls, and resolved that the City of Wichita Falls is dedicated to investing in safe and reliable water and wastewater infrastructure for our citizens. - - - - - - - - Item 3d Presentation Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award 8:47 a.m. Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, stated that Daniel Nix gave a presentation to the Dallas Branch of the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Dallas Branch nominated the City of Wichita Falls for the outstanding work that was accomplished during the drought with the IPR and DPR projects. Only one of these awards is given annually and Wichita Falls is honored to be the recipient this year. - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 2 Item 3e Presentation of the Utility of the Future awarded by the Water Reuse Association 8:50 a.m. Daniel Nix, Utilities Operations Manager, stated that this award recognizes utilities that are making innovations and advancements in water and wastewater treatment. The City of Wichita Falls was nominated by the Executive Director of the National Water Reuse Association and recognized for the indirect and direct potable water reuse projects as a utility of the future. - - - - - - - - Item 4-6 Consent Items 8:52 a.m. City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve items on the consent agenda. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West. Nays: None Item 4 Approval of minutes of the October 1, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Item 5a Ordinance 48-2019 Ordinance appropriating $29,444.00 of grant funds pursuant to the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (Local Solicitation Award #2019-DJ-BX- 0736), appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds Item 5b Ordinance 49-2019 Ordinance appropriating $32,712.14 to the Special Revenue Fund from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, FY 2020 Criminal Justice Program, Grant Number 3771201 and authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds Item 6 Resolution 104-2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 3 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement to Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc. for engineering services for the City of Wichita Falls Landfill in the amount of $78,000.00 - - - - - - - Item 7a Public Hearing and approval of Ordinance 50-2019 8:54 a.m. Conduct a public hearing and take action on an ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to be dangerous; requiring property owners to demolish said buildings and/or structures within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance and declaring an emergency and immediate effective date Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:54 a.m. Rita Miller, Code Enforcement/Housing Administrator, addressed the council and discussed the dangerous structure criteria, demolition process, notice timeline, and presented the following dangerous structures for demolition: 2807 Avenue I, accessory structure Date of notice February 15, 2019, taxes owed $531.98, and water disconnected October 20, 2017. No public comments. 1101 Calhoun Street, main structure Date of notice December 13, 2017, taxes owed $1112.60, and water disconnected May 5, 2011. Robert Crump, 3304 Valley View Road, stated that he was cleaning up the property when the pictures were taken. Ms. Crump passed away and the family would like to turn the main structure into a garage, or tear it down completely. He does Mr. Crump stated that he did not receive the notice. Ms. Miller stated that the notice was also published in the newspaper, and placed on the property. It was discussed that this area is zoned as residential and a garage would not meet zoning requirements. Mr. Crump asked for an extension to demolish the property. Mayor Santellana discussed that the process would take six months, which gives Mr. Crump time to demolish the property before the city does. 800 Flood Street, accessory structure Date of notice June 21, 2019, taxes owed $2433.19, and water disconnected January 4, 2012. No public comments. 4723 Florist, accessory structure Date of notice March 19, 2019, no taxes owed, water disconnected August 10, 2019. No public comments. 2204 Harvard, main structure Date of notice September 5, 2018, no taxes owed, and water disconnected November 17, 2012. No public comments. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 4 838 Hickory Lane, main structure Date of notice January 22, 2019, taxes owed $1277.60, and water disconnected January 8, 2006. No public comments. 2211 Holliday Rd., accessory structure Date of notice April 2, 2019, taxes owed $223.12, and water disconnected March 2, 2011. No public comments. 1022 Landon Lane, mobile home Date of notice June 14, 2019, taxes owed $3572.96, and water disconnected March 15, 2017. No public comments. 1911 Polk Street, accessory structure Date of notice January 28, 2019, taxes owed $2803.15, and water disconnected March 21, 2015. No public comments. 2312 Princeton Ave., accessory structure Date of notice April 18, 2019, taxes owed $4097.21, and the water is active at the main structure. No public comments. 4331 Rhea Rd., accessory structure Date of notice April 18, 2019, no taxes owed, and water disconnected December 11, 2018. No public comments. 916 E. Scott Ave., main structure Date of notice September 5, 2018, no taxes owed, and water disconnected August 8, 2001. No public comments. 1641 Southern Ave., main structure Date of notice August 2, 2019, taxes owed $4262.05, and water disconnected October 20, 2017. No public comments. 1512 Tilden Street, main structure Date of notice May 30, 2019, no taxes owed, and water disconnected November 30, 2019. Daniel Mbalule, 4402 Phillips Drive, addressed the council and discussed the background of the property. Mr. Mbalule saw potential in the property, then ten days after closing on the property he received a notice to demolish it. Mr. Mbalule feels that he will be able to restore the home since he attended a Landmark Commission meeting, and the commission approved his plans. Mr. Mbalule received a second notice to demolish the property, but he is still working on obtaining permits. He stated that sometimes the process takes too long, but he is working with the permits office, and with his family to restore the property. He does not feel he can complete the restoration within ninety days. Mayor Santellana stated that the amount of garbage outside is a health issue and would need to be removed immediately. Darron Leiker, City Manager, asked what the budget was for the project and to elaborate on the plans to restore the property. Mr. Mbalule stated that the budget was $40,000 - $60,000 as they will do most of the work and are trying to avoid any debt. There was brief discussion on the options available. Ms. Miller stated that if substantial progress is made Code Enforcement would come back to the City Council to remove the property from the list. Mr. Mbalule has been able to obtain an electrician, plumber and HVAC contractor. Ms. Miller recommended 30 days to obtain a restoration permit, and 120 days to make substantial improvements. 1650 Wilson Ave., accessory structure Date of notice July 30, 2019, no taxes owed and water is active to the main structure. No public comments. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 5 Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:30 a.m. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 50-2019 allowing 1512 Tilden Street to obtain a restoration permit within 30 days and make substantial improvements within 120 days. Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 7b Ordinance 51-2019 9:31 a.m. Ordinance to approve a Fixed Price Right-of-Way Funding Agreement for a local project with the Texas Department of Transportation for the state right-of-way as part of the highway improvements of FM 369 near Taft Boulevard as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code §201.209. Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 51-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8a Resolution 105-2019 9:34 a.m. Resolution to accept bids as presented for improvements situated on Lot 4, Block A, West Lake Arrowhead aka: 1545 W. Arrowhead Dr. and authorizing execution of the Bill of Sale to convey improvements to Johnny and Susan Long. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 105-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 6 Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8b Resolution 106-2019 9:37 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with several community service organizations and organizations that promote the convention and tourism industry. Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 106-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8c Resolution 107-2019 9:39 a.m. Resolution authorizing The City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase the Brazos eCitation System from Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $312,010. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 107-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8d Resolution 108-2019 9:45 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the Hike & Bike Trail from Loop 11 to Lucy Park to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,388,922.95 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 7 Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 108-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault Councilor West asked how the scope of the project was changed. Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, stated that the trail is 1500 feet short of Lucy Park, and this portion would not be completed unless we can find additional funding, but this bid does include clearing the land. Councilor West asked about the possibility of putting gravel in this area. Councilor Brewer asked how the project was being funded. Darron Leiker, City Manager, stated that 80 percent is grant funds through TxDOT, and 20 percent is local match that will be funded by the 4B Sales Tax Corporation. Councilor Jackson asked how long the trail would be and Mr. Schreiber stated it would be 3500 feet. Mayor Santellana further discussed the funding to clarify that the project is not taking funds from other construction. It was stated that this money cannot be spent on another project and would be lost if the City does not use the grant for the trail. Darron Leiker discussed the economic impact of the project since it will be completed by a local contractor and will provide local jobs. David Coleman, 1634 Victory Avenue, thanked Russell Schreiber and the engineers and City Council for their work on the trail project. The Bike Friendly Action Committee recommends approval of this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, and West Nays: Councilor Jackson - - - - - - - Item 8e Resolution 109-2019 9:54 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the Holliday Creek Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Rehabilitation Project to Lanzo Trenchless Technologies, Inc.-South in the amount of $4,031,096.00. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 109-2019. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 8 Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8f Resolution 110-2019 9:59 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application to State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants, FY 2020, in the amount of $20,000.00. Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 110-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8g Resolution 111-2019 10:00 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. in an amount of $155,000 for construction services related to remodel work for the Clarence Muehlberger Travel Center. Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 111-2019. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Chenault, Jackson, and West Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 9 Items of Concern to Members of the City Council 10:03 a.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 9 Councilor Chenault Good morning and thank you for coming out. Supporting the firefighters today by wearing her cancer awareness t-shirt. Mayor Santellana - Addressed water line breakage and priorities, and thanked the staff for their work over the weekend. We have had several breaks lately and the staff are working diligently to repair these leaks, and sometimes it requires that we hire outside contractors. Mayor Santellana apologized to the citizens that have been without water. Mayor Santellana encouraged citizens to get in touch with their Councilor, himself, or other staff if they have any issues. He stated the City is working to be better at providing information to the citizens. Councilor Jackson asked when the water would be back on in his district. Mr. Schreiber stated that it should have been back on last night, and discussed why it took more time to repair this line. He also apologized for the lack of notification. - - - - - - - Item 10 Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda. 10:10 a.m. There were no comments from citizens. - - - - - - - Item 11 Adjourn Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:11 a.m. th PASSED AND APPROVED this 5 day of November, 2019. ________________________________ Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Marie Balthrop, TRMC, CMC City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 15, 2019 Page 10