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Item 1 - Call to Order
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting
Minutes
April 21, 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 10.00 o'clock a.m.,
with the following members present. (Virtual Meeting)
Stephen L. Santellana
DeAndra Chenault
Tim Brewer
Jeff Browning
Steve Jackson
Michael Smith
Bobby Whiteley
Darron Leiker
Kinley Hegglund
Marie Balthrop
- Mayor
- Mayor Pro Tern
- Councilors
- City Manager
- City Attorney
- City Clerk
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 10.00 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3-4 — Consent Items
10:03 a.m.
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve items on the consent agenda.
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 3 — Approval of minutes of the April 7, 2020 Regular Meeting on the Mayor
and City Council
Item 4a — Resolution 42-2020
Resolution accepting the Wichita Falls Transit System Title VI Civil Rights Program to
meet grant assurances required by the Federal Transit Administration
Item 4b — Resolution 43-2020
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one
mowers through the BuyBoard Purchasing
in the amount of $53,891.40
Item 5a — Ordinance 22-2020
10:05 a.m.
(1) 60-inch mower and two (2) 72-inch
Cooperative from Berend Turf & Tractor, LP
Ordinance appropriating $4,552,789 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security (CARES) Act Funds for Texas Section 5307 Operators and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary funding agreements related hereto
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:36 a.m.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 22-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
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Nays: None
Item 6b — Ordinance 23-2020
10:09 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply
for and accept $600,000 in Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division Non -
Primary Entitlement grants for hangar construction at Kickapoo Downtown Airport
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 23-2020.
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 6c - Ordinance 24-2020
10:13 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for Public Health
Emergency Preparedness in the amount of $148,094 received from the Department of
State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting
same
Moved by Councilor Jackson to approve Ordinance 24-2020.
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 — Ordinance 25-2020
10:15 a.m.
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Ordinance continuing and modifying the Shelter in Place Order; declaring an
emergency.
Moved by Councilor Smith to approve Ordinance 25-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer.
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney, reviewed the proposed changes. A discussion was held
concerning possibly using masks to slow the spread, the effectiveness of cloth masks,
and the difficulty finding paper masks to purchase. It was stated that the Center for
Disease Control (CDC) highly recommends individuals wear masks when in enclosed
public places. Lou Kreidler, Director of Health, agrees with the CDC recommendation
and discussed that other cities are requiring citizens to wear masks in public.
Ms. Balthrop read comments from the following citizens:
Dwight Haywood — expressed his concern that he cannot detail vehicles from car
dealerships at his private detail shop.
Jordan Peach — expressed his concern with other stores that specialize in tobacco and
vaping products being allowed to reopen.
Randi Lewis — expressed her concern with hair salons being closed, asked what the
plan was moving forward, and discussed social distancing and sanitizing practices that
could be used in salons.
Lynn Taylor — expressed her concerns about hair salons, nail salons, and massage
parlors being closed.
Phillip Stephan, MD — stated that the pandemic has not hit Wichita Falls as previously
described, urged council to reopen the economy, and stated that Wichita Falls should
not be treated the same as larger cities.
Olivia Nickman — expressed her concerns about her children's resale shop not being
able to be open. Ms. Nickman gave several examples showing why she feels her
business is essential.
There was discussion about the ability to eat in your car at a restaurant, and possible
changes moving forward. There was further discussion about personal responsibility,
and how Governor Abbott's order will affect our plans going forward. Ms. Kreidler
discussed the Governor's order and how it addressed restaurant take out, and that
restaurants would be required to open their restrooms to customers if they are allowed
to eat on site in their vehicle. It was discussed that the intent was to keep people from
gathering in one area to reduce spread, and our legal responsibility to comply with the
Governor's order.
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Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6 — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
11:11 a.m.
Ms. Kreidler stated that it has been both a sad and happy week. There were two deaths
this week and our thoughts and prayers are with those families during this time. We
continue to have single digit cases or no cases over the week, and have six recovered.
Councilor Jackson — Stated his concern with small children playing on park equipment
without supervision, urged parents to know where their children are and to be
responsible parents. The sooner we can get the economy going the better, especially
with the oil crisis. He read that the state is going to run out of unemployment money
and stated his concerns with those having difficulty receiving benefits. Urged everyone
to work together and be responsible. He has received several calls regarding salons
and modifications they can make to reopen, and hopes the Governor will reopen things
soon. Be responsible adults and watch after your children.
Councilor Browning - Stated that personal responsibility is the only way we are going to
get out of this.
Councilor Whiteley — Reiterated that people need to be responsible, and to bear with us
as we do the best we can to help our community get back while taking health and safety
precautions.
Councilor Chenault — Said good morning and thank you for tuning in. Have a great
week.
Councilor Smith — Asked that everyone remember our city staff that are providing all of
the regular services we are used to and need to receive. This is on top of the stress,
anxiety and extra hours being worked. Hats off to these employees for their good work.
He would also like to remember our school districts and stated that although they are
not in their rooms they are still working and making contact with their students in various
ways. We are not going back to normal anytime soon.
Councilor Brewer — Thanked Ms. Kreidler for all her and her department does for the
city. Several people have asked him if he has seen someone that has had the virus,
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and he said yes he has as the second person that passed away is someone he went to
school with. It is our responsibility to keep the economy going, but it is also our
responsibility to keep people alive. He appreciates everyone's comments.
Mayor Santellana — Prayers go out to the families of the two individuals that we lost in
our community. The oil crisis is very impactful for our community and our hearts and
prayers go out to them. In regards to the task force, they are working hard to come to a
nice balance of rules to help open our economy. Hoping the Governor comes forth with
new direction to assist with these issues. Encourage everyone if they have a little extra
to share it with others, if we can all help each other out we will be better off. Keep your
head up, these are strange times we are going through but there are a lot of people
trying to find solutions to turn things around. Having a virtual meeting was a little
different and even though there were a few glitches, it worked well and this is the
responsible way to meet while we are under shelter in place. Thank you to the council,
staff, legal team, and health department for all you do. Encourage everyone to be
responsible. Thank you to everyone for your hard work, and reminded everyone that
shelter in place is a living document that we will continue to change as needed.
Item 7 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
11:27 a.m.
Ms. Balthrop read the following citizen comments received via email:
Rebecca Ruddy — Asked if we release the names of the people serving on the task
force to reopen the city economy.
Item 8 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5t" day of May, 2020.
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