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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 o'clock a.m.,
with the following members present.
Stephen L. Santellana - Mayor
DeAndra Chenault - Mayor Pro Tem
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
Reverend John McLarty, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3-5 — 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 the 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 January 5, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 4a — Resolution 05-2021
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) John Deere backhoe with a bayonet
breaker through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative from Yellowhouse Machinery
Co. in the amount of$125,745.00.
Item 4b — Resolution 06-2021
Resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) 60-inch mowers and two (2) 72-inch
mowers through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Kubota Tractor
Corporation in the amount of$79,658.84.
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls — Wichita County Public Health Board, November 13, 2020
(b) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, December 8, 2020
(c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, December 8, 2020
(d) Planning & Zoning Commission, December 9, 2020
Item 6a — Resolution 07-2021
8:33 a.m.
Resolution to accept or reject the sealed bids as presented for 41 Trustee parcels and
authorizing execution of deeds to convey title by Quitclaim to the winning bidders.
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Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 07-2021 and award bids on the
following properties:
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 6b — Resolution 08-2021
8:37 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager the award of repair of a raw water pump at
Lake Arrowhead Pump Station through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative to Smith
Pump Co. Inc., in the amount of$118,940.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 08-2021 .
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 6c — Resolution 09-2021
8:41 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Texas Division of
Emergency Management for the FY 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve the items on the consent agenda.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 09-2021 .
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
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Item 6d — Resolution 10-2021
8:43 a.m.
Resolution authorizing award of bid to Retail Motorcycle Ventures, Inc. dba BMW
Motorcycles of North Dallas for the purchase of four (4) BMW Police Motorcycles in the
amount of$111,911.08.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 10-2021.
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 7a1 — Staff Report — COVID-19 Update, Lou Kreidler, Director of Health
8:51 a.m.
Mrs. Kreidler discussed that in the past two weeks we have seen the worst week ever in
regards to the number of new cases, and we are now seeing a decrease in the number
of cases, and a slight decrease in hospitalizations. However, the COVID variant strain
that is more easily spread is in Texas and has been seen in the Dallas area so we must
remain vigilant. Vaccine distribution continues and a successful joint immunization clinic
was held with the North Texas State Hospital and the Community Health Care Center
where 1003 vaccines were given, and the second doses will be administered February
6, 2021. The Health Department is scheduled to receive 1950 Pfizer vaccines this
week. Once the vaccines are received they will begin making appointments, and they
are working on the final plans of when and where the clinic will be held. They hoped to
have another drive thru immunization clinic but due to weather concerns, it has been
moved inside. The public will be notified as soon as they are ready to begin making
appointments. Due to the current vaccine scheduling process not being sustainable,
the Health Department is looking to transfer to an online system that is web and app
based. This process will be much more efficient and require less staff time. They will
still be able to set appointments by phone for individuals that do not have computer
access. They are currently not adding additional names to the waiting list, and will
move the over 7000 names on the waiting list to the electronic system. The Health
Department asks for the public's patience as they work through this process. As always
they continue to ask that everyone continue to wear a mask when you are out of your
home or around others that do not live in your home, social distance when possible,
wash your hands often, and get the vaccine when available. Mrs. Kreidler answered
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various questions from Councilors regarding local providers, total number of cases and
tests, and vaccine distribution.
Item 7a2 — Staff Report — Fire Ordinance Update — Chief Ken Prillaman
9:13a.m.
Chief Prillaman discussed proposed ordinance changes that address three areas of
concern. The first concern discussed was the need for lock boxes on commercial
businesses that have alarms. The lack of a lock box leaves fire crews stranded outside
unable to check the alarm when they cannot visibly see signs of an active fire, unless
the owner or building contact shows up to let them in. Crews must sometimes choose
between causing damage to the building to gain access or to walk away from the alarm.
The second concern is false alarms, which are typically due to lack or maintenance or
repair on the alarm system. The proposed ordinance will define a false alarm, set a fee,
and set a limit of false alarms allowed before the fee is charged. The third concern
discussed was the lack of monitoring of alarm systems. There are buildings that require
alarm systems, but have cancelled their monitoring services. This causes delayed
notification, and safety issues for occupants and firefighters. The proposed ordinance
would require alarms to be monitored by an alarm company, and require alarm
companies to notify the Fire Marshal of non-renewals. There was brief discussion
regarding the financial impact to affected businesses, the type of lockbox, process to
receive a lockbox, and security of the lockbox. Questions regarding the changes can be
directed to the Fire Chief or Fire Marshall.
Item 7b — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
9:36 a.m.
Councilor Jackson —Would like everyone to have up to date information regarding the
virus and vaccination process. Wichita Falls is the city that faith built and we will get
through this. God bless and stay healthy.
Councilor Smith — He is happy to see the restart of the Maplewood extension project.
The eastern portion is finished and they are currently working on the McNeil intersection
and will be a great addition for movement of traffic around the Lawrence Road area. He
meets with non-profits weekly and they still need funding due to the inability to have
fundraisers. They continue to do great work providing various important services to our
community. If you have the ability to assist these organizations, please consider doing
so. We appreciate them and the help they provide to our citizens in need.
Councilor Whiteley —Asked for clarification on the parking garage downtown. He is
concerned that the parking garage lighting is on twenty-four hours a day, but the garage
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is not being used. Mr. Menzies discussed that the Type B Sales Tax Corporation has
been discussing how to best utilize this facility, and the board will continue to discuss
this project. Many of the spots may be used by future development in the area. Mr.
Leiker stated that the spaces were advertised for and bids were taken, but they received
very few bids. Councilor Whiteley stated his and others concern about the expense of
lighting when the garage is not being used. There also seems to be some confusion
regarding rezoning and expanding the central business district. He suggested that the
various parties meet to discuss the path forward. There was brief discussion regarding
restrictions for the use of 4B funding. Staff will organize a meeting and place this item
on the next agenda.
Councilor Chenault said good morning to everyone.
Mayor Santellana — Thanked Lou Kreidler and her staff for their work. He received
several calls and comments complimenting how organized the vaccination clinic was.
He briefly discussed the possible cost savings of moving to an automated system and
asked for a comparison when that is available. The next phase of COVID is getting out
information regarding vaccinations and the Health Department and Public Information
Office has done an outstanding job of this.
Item 8 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:55 a.m.
James A. Johnson, 1819 Hampton Rd., voiced his concerns about the proposed Lake
Ringgold project, and stated he believes citizens should be able to vote on this project.
Item 9 — Appointments to Boards and Commission
9:57 a.m.
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Matt Marrs to Place 5 on the Lake Wichita
Revitalization Committee, term to expire 07/31/2027.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
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Item 10 — Executive Session
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:58 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Codes §551.071.
City Council reconvened at 10:32 a.m.
Mayor Santellana announced that no votes or polls were taken.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:33 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of February 2021.
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City Clerk
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