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Item 1 - Call to Order
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting
Minutes
October 6, 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
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 8.30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Michael Smith, Council District 1, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Proclamation — First Step of Wichita Falls, Inc.
8.33 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming October 15, 2020 as Survivors of
Domestic Violence Day in Wichita Falls and asked that all citizens promote public
understanding of domestic violence and increase sensitivity to victims.
Item 3b — Recognition of Lab Analyst of the Year Award from WEAT — Hunter
Adams, Public Works
8.37 a.m.
Daniel Nix, Utilities Operation Manager, recognized Hunter Adams for receiving the
Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award from the Water Environment Federation. This
award recognizes an individual for outstanding performance, professionalism, and
contributions to the water quality analysis profession. Mayor Santellana presented a
plaque to Mr. Adams thanked him for his dedication and service.
Item 3c — Recognition of Municipal Clerk's Office
8.42 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized and congratulated Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, and
Theodore Stoll, Deputy City Clerk, for receiving the Municipal Clerk's Office
Achievement of Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., for
2020-2022, and presented them with a plaque. The City of Wichita Falls was one of
nineteen cities to receive the award.
Mayor Santellana also recognized and congratulated Mrs. Balthrop for earning her
Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Certification from the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks (IIMC), and presented her with a plaque. Of the 14,000 plus IIMC members,
1,355 have earned the MMC designation, and Marie is one of 37 Clerk's in Texas that
has achieved this level of certification.
Item 3d — Employee of the Month June — Anndrea Harris, Public Information
8.46 a.m.
Christi Klyn, Director of Human Resources, recognized Anndrea Harris as the Employee
of the Month for June 2020. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mrs. Harris and presented
her with a plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and thanked
her for her service.
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Item 3e — Employee of the Month July— Shelly Mackey, Public Works/Engineering
8:51 a.m.
Blane Boswell, City Engineer, recognized Shelly Mackey as the Employee of the Month
for July 2020. Mayor Santellana congratulated Ms. Mackey and presented her with a
plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and thanked her for her
service.
Item 3f — Employee of the Month August— Colleen Wetzel, Police
8:55 a.m.
Manuel Borrego, Police Chief, recognized Colleen Wetzel as the Employee of the
Month for August 2020. Mayor Santellana congratulated Ms. Wetzel and presented her
with a plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and thanked her for
her service.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
9:01 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 Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 4 — Approval of minutes of the September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting of the
Mayor and City Council
Item 5a — Resolution 88-2020
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Joint Funding Agreement for
Water Resources Investigations, Number 21SJJFATX039000, with the U.S. Geological
Survey for $84,098.00.
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Item 5b — Resolution 89-2020
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Front Loader through the Houston -
Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck Sales,
Inc. in the amount of $154,387.00 and through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc. dba Heil of Texas in the amount of $163,900.00.
Item 5c — Resolution 90-2020
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Commercial Side Loader through the
Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck
Sales, Inc. in the amount of $141,622.00 and from Kann Manufacturing Corporation in
the amount of $99,186.00.
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Library Board, November 12, 2019
(b) Wichita Falls -Wichita County Public Health District, March 13, 2020
(c) Wichita Falls -Wichita County Public Health District, May 8, 2020
(d) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, June 30, 2020
(e) Wichita Falls -Wichita County Public Health District, July 10, 2020
(f) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, August 14, 2020
Item 7a — Ordinance 59-2020
9:03 a.m.
Ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $33,582.67 received from the FY 2020
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and authorizing the City Manager
to execute contracts and other documents related thereto.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 59-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7b —Ordinance 59-2020
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9:05 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $12,830.90 to the Special Revenue Fund for additional direct
award grant revenue from the State of Texas for the Texas Department of
Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("Click It or Ticket") Wave Grant
for Fiscal Year 2021 and authorizing the City Manager to accept said funds.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 59-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7c —Ordinance 61-2020
9:07 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $26,661.00 of grant funds pursuant to the 2020 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, Grant Award #2020-DJ-BX-0939,
appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 61-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8a — Resolution 91-2020
9:10 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) Automated Side Loaders through the
Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner
Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $479,409.00 and through the BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc. dba Heil of Texas in the amount of
$509, 700.
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Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 91-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 92-2020
9:14 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Work Services
Corporation for services provided by vocationally handicapped persons, in a total
amount not to exceed $118,963.
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 92-2020.
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 8c — Resolution 93-2020
9:17 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 93-2020.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
Henry Florsheim, President/CEO Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, Jana
Schmader, Executive Director DWFD, Inc., and Glenn Barham, President Sheppard
Military Affairs Committee, gave presentations regarding their portions of the WFEDC
budget. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the proposed new position at the
Chamber of Commerce for Downtown Business Attraction, how the Chamber of
Commerce and Downtown Development will work together to avoid overlapping job
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duties, proposed pay raises, and if there is a need to bring back the Downtown
Development Steering Committee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Smith, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilors Chenault and Jackson
Item 9a(i) — Staff Report — COVID-19 Update, Lou Kreidler
10:39a.m.
Lou Kreidler, Director of Health, gave an update on COVID-19 cases. In the last two
weeks, there have been 405 cases, 275 recoveries, and 4 deaths. There has been an
average of 22.5 cases per day, which is an increase of 10 cases per day. The top three
types of spread are close contact — 21.2%, contact — 35.8%, and community spread —
38.2%. The top three age groups are 20-29 with 18.76%, 30-39 with 17.5%, and 11-19
with 15.5 %. When combined all children up to age of 19 represent 23.46% of all cases.
Last week we experienced our highest number of cases since our first case was
reported in March. Spread is occurring in churches, schools, athletics, parties held in
homes, and is occurring more rapidly when individuals are not wearing masks or not
wearing them properly. Mrs. Kreidler encouraged parents to start thinking about
alternatives to traditional trick -or -treating and Halloween parties. Plan events with fewer
children, and finding creative ways to have fun without spreading COVID-19. There
have been several individuals that thought they only had allergies, and went to work,
school, etc., and caused spread. Everyone is encouraged to stay home if they do not
feel good, get the flu vaccine, and continue to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer,
cover your coughs and sneezes, and wear a mask.
Item 9b — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
10:43 a.m.
Councilor Brewer stated that there are still positive things happening with a new Chick-
Fil-A coming to town, the new Paint and Body shop by Sonic on Kell, and the hotel that
is still under construction on McNeil. He is pleased to say the housing market is still
blowing up, and as a car tag watcher, he sees many different tags from other states
around town. Our city is growing and he hopes it continues to grow.
Councilor Jackson thanked everyone for being there and hopes that everyone filled out
their Census as that assists with funding for our community. Pray for the people that
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have lost family members or are battling COVID now. Pray for our country and
remember that we have an important election coming up. October 13t" is the first day of
Early Voting, and Election Day is November 3rd. Get out and vote, stay positive, stay
healthy, and pray for our country.
Councilor Browning wanted to remind everyone when Councilors are asking questions
the questions may have been answered prior to the meeting, but they ask them during
the meeting for the benefit of the public and to be transparent. Early Voting begins
October 13tn
Councilor Smith stated that the Census has been extended through October 31st and he
reminded everyone that it is your neighborhood, City, County, and State that are greatly
affected by the Census. It has been calculated that up to $20,000 can be lost for each
person not counted. We do have some underreported districts within the City and he
asks that everyone do their civic duty. Non -profits still need our help. They continue to
do great work for our City and they need volunteers, or monetary donations. Early
Voting begins October 13t" and you are still able to request a mail ballot for those over
65 years of age or disabled. The upcoming election is probably the most important
election in our lifetime and here in Wichita Falls we have our Mayor, three Councilors,
ten Charter Propositions, and our School District is asking for a bond to build two new
high schools. Go to the polls during Early Voting or on November 3rd. Information on
polling locations can be found in various places and there is no excuse for not doing
your civic duty.
Councilor Whiteley agreed with Councilor Browning regarding questions asked during
the Council meeting. Henry and Jana answered the questions he had today and the
greater good outweighs the bad. We are doing a tremendous job with our community
trying to attract business and workers. As Councilors, we are asked questions by
taxpayers and answering these questions during meetings helps them see that their tax
dollars are being accounted for. The positive things that happened in this meeting are
far more than the negative. He is always astounded at our employees of the month and
all they do. Kuddos to Marie and her staff for their awards, and congratulations to
Hunter Adams for his award.
Councilor Chenault said good morning and thanked everyone for coming out or
watching online. She stated that in regards to the conversations Councilor Browning
discussed, she is left out of those conversations, and Downtown is her area.
Mayor Santellana reminded everyone to grab someone and do his or her Census. He
has been diving into the housing market recently, and there are many people moving in
from out of our area. Inventory is low, empty lots are being sold, and there is an
increase in new homes being built. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and
one of his good friend's mom is fighting her second battle with breast cancer. He asked
that when you can, donate to the organizations that support those dealing with breast
cancer. He spent some time in District 5 recently looking at roads and looked at some
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issues that have been brought up in the past. There are issues across the City and he
encourages everyone to get in touch with their Councilor or use the Access Wichita
Falls app to report infrastructure issues. Every Councilor's door is open and they
encourage communication.
Councilor Jackson asked Councilor Smith for the statistics on the areas where we are
lacking in response to the Census.
Councilor Smith mentioned the League of Women's Voters candidate forums tonight
and Wednesday night that will be live streamed on cable channel 1300, on Facebook
and the City's webpage.
Mayor Santellana stated there would be another Mayoral debate on October 14t", and
the upcoming Runoff Election for Senate District 30. Go vote and vote early.
Item 10 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
11.00 a.m.
Ken Prillaman, Fire Chief, discussed the Wichita Falls Fire Department Pink Shirt Sale.
Shirts are available online at wffdcares.com, and if you do not have access to the
internet or a credit card reach out to the Fire Department and they will take care of you.
Item 11 — Executive Session
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 11.01 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.074.
City Council reconvened at 1.15 p.m.
Mayor Santellana announced that no votes or polls were taken.
Item 12 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 1.15 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 20t" day of October 2020.
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