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Item 1 - Call to Order
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting
Minutes
May 5, 2020
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
DeAndra Chenault - Mayor Pro Tern
Tim Brewer - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
Steve Jackson -
Michael Smith -
Bobby Whiteley -
Darron Leiker
- City Manager
Kinley Hegglund
- City Attorney
Marie Balthrop
- City Clerk
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8.30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Councilor Brewer gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3-4 — Consent Items
8:32 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 Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 3 — Approval of minutes of the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 4 — Receive Minutes
(a) Charter Review Committee, January 27, 2020
(b) Charter Review Committee, February 24, 2020
Item 5a — Ordinance 26-2020
8:33 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for Public Health
Emergency Preparedness in the amount of $151,978 received from the Department of
State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting
same.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 26-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 5b — Ordinance 27-2020
8:35 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for The Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) Grant Program in the amount of $188,630 received from the
Department of State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute
contract accepting same.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 27-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 5c - Ordinance 28-2020
8:37 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $1,225,460 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security (CARES) Act Funds for Airport Operators and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all necessary funding agreements related hereto.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 28-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 5d — Ordinance 29-2020
8:39 a.m.
Ordinance ratifying the Order issued by Mayor Santellana on April 28, 2020; declaring
an emergency.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 29-2020.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6a — Resolution 44-2020
8:43 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 1 for the 2019
Sewer Budget Utility Improvements Project Phase 1 for an Increase of $58,445.50.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 44-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6b — Resolution 45-2020
8:46 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant for Downtown infrastructure
improvements in an amount up to $25,000,000.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 45-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning.
Mr. Menzies gave an overview of the decade or more of work that led to being able to
apply for this grant, and Mr. Burrus discussed the application process. This is a highly
competitive grant, there is no guarantee we will be approved, and there is no plan to
use any general fund dollars or water or sewer rate increases for the matching funds.
Mrs. Balthrop read a citizen comment emailed in from T.P. Hillman. Mr. Hillman asked
if water and sewer rates would be increased to fund the match for this project. It was
previously stated that there were no plans to increase these rates.
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Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6c — Resolution 46-2020
9:09 a.m.
Resolution amending the guaranteed maximum price of $10,411,000 in the
Construction Manager at Risk contract with Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. for
Package #2 work associated with completion of the Public Transportation Repair and
Maintenance Facility Project.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 46-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6d — Resolution 47-2020
9:13 a.m.
Resolution of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas finding that Oncor Electric Delivery
Company LLC's application for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to
increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; authorizing participation with
Oncor Cities Steering Committee; authorizing the hiring of legal counsel and consulting
services; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by
the Company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the
public via livestreaming as authorized by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the
company and legal counsel.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 47-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
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Mr. Hegglund discussed the Oncor Cities Steering Committee process and the benefits
to the City.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Mayor Santellana moved to item 9 at this time.
Item 9— Appointment to the Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District
9:18 a.m.
Moved by Councilor Browning to appoint Dana Ross to the Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1
District with a term to expire May 15, 2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7 — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
9:20 a.m.
Lou Kreidler, Director of Health, provided an update on COVID-19 cases in Wichita
County. There are currently 69 cases with 5 new cases this past week which were a
combination of community, travel and asymptomatic spread. Two individuals that tested
positive were asymptomatic which really speaks to the message to the community
about the need to wear masks to slow community spread.
Councilor Brewer — Thank you to Lisa and Pam with Meals on Wheels for inviting me to
help load meals into cars. They deserve a round of applause.
Councilor Jackson — Asked how far behind the food bank is, what donations they need
other than money, and asked if WFISD will continue their food program thru the
summer. Councilor Smith stated that he has been attending the non-profit leaders group
meetings and they have been discussing the drastic reduction in revenue for non -
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profits, especially since they have not been able to do any fundraising, and any of our
non -profits would appreciate donations. Councilor Smith stated that WFISD will continue
their power pack food program, and have modified their delivery method.
Councilor Browning — Reminded everyone to be personally responsible.
Councilor Smith — Asked citizens to be personally responsible and to wear a mask in
crowded situations to protect yourself and others. Councilor Smith stated that he was
somewhat disappointed that the Governor's order was not more stringent. Thank you to
Sheppard Air Force Base for the Flyover last Friday.
Councilor Whiteley — Echoed the word responsibility and stated there is a lot of division
in the community regarding masks. He encouraged everyone to be safe, responsible,
and kind to their neighbor.
Councilor Chenault — Good morning and thank you for watching. Thank you to Chief
Prillaman and Assistant Chief Hughes for her boss that fell on the bike trail. Happy
Anniversary to Mayor Santellana. May 9, 2015 is when Mayor Santellana and Councilor
Chenault began their service on the City Council.
Mayor Santellana — Reiterated and echoed the need to be responsible. He and his
family are wearing masks in large crowds. He has witnessed several instances where
groups are gathering and this is a concern. Thank you for the flyover, that was very neat
and lifted the spirits of Wichita Falls. The $25 million grant is a great opportunity and
would be a great win for Wichita Falls. It is not too early to start thinking about budget
and he encouraged Councilors to reach out to Mr. Leiker with any ideas they have. Mr.
Leiker stated the pre -budget workshop has been moved to June 16t" so that we will
have the June Sales Tax payment that reflects the April payments. We have received
preliminary figures from the Wichita County Appraisal District which reflect
approximately a 2.9% increase in valuations. These valuations do not reflect COVID-19
since they are based on January 1, 2020 values, but next year's valuations will.
Councilor Jackson — Stated he received a text message from a citizen in regards to
what was on the front page of the newspaper and if there are still plans to issue
certificates of obligation for the $2.7 million match for the $25 million grant for the
hotel/convention center project. Mr. Leiker stated that the newspaper article was in
reference to the BUILD grant application approved today and there are no plans to
issue certificates of obligation or general obligation bonds for this grant.
Item 8 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9.37 a.m.
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Mrs. Balthrop read one citizen comment that was emailed in.
Mrs. Veronica Mauch, 4808 Bridge Creek Drive, expressed her concern that businesses
are providing non -alcohol hand sanitizer and wipes that do not kill COVID-19;
businesses are using wipes and disinfectant products that do not kill COVID-19; when
using the correct disinfectant product, businesses didn't follow guidance from the EPA;
and businesses are not mixing bleach with water correctly to kill COVID-19. Mrs.
Mauch stated that they saw this happening at a testing laboratory and restaurants. She
provided various sources of information and two lengthy attachments to her email.
Mrs. Kreidler stated that she spoke with Mrs. Mauch and she applauds her for the
amount of research she did. Mrs. Kreidler stated that the information in her email is
correct and that all of the links she provided are on our website. We do have
sanitarians that visit restaurants and we will be resending out information to the
restaurants and expressing the importance of using sanitizers and disinfectants
properly.
Item 10 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9.42 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19t" day of May, 2020.
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City Clerk
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