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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
Pastor Kyle Bateman, Evangel Temple, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Jenna Johnson, Health Department
8:31 a.m.
Lou Kreidler, Director of Health, recognized Jenna Johnson as the Employee of the
Month for May 2021. Mayor Santellana congratulated Ms. Johnson and presented her
with a plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and thanked her for
her service.
Item 3b — Proclamation — National Bike Month
8:34 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming May 2021 as National Bike Month in
Wichita Falls, and encouraged all citizens to continue to support our bicycle friendly
community and to join in on the month long celebration.
Item 4-5 — Consent Items
8:40 a.m.
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Smith to approve the 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 April 20, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Landmark Commission, January 26, 2021
(b) Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, February 21, 2020
(c) Park Board, March 25, 2021
(d) Planning & Zoning Commission, March 10, 2021
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Item 6 — Ordinance 13-2021
8:41 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for COVID-19
Immunization Grant funding in the amount of$510,934 received from the Department of
State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting
same.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 13-2021.
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 7a — Resolution 46-2021
8:42 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 OCSC; 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 as required by
law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 46-2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
Moved to item 7c
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Item 7c — Resolution 48-2021
8:45 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final for a
Deduct to the Holliday Creek Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project by $30,075.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 48-2021.
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 8a — Staff Report— Wichita Falls Commercial Permit Map — Terry Floyd,
Director of Development Services
8:47 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, presented a new Google map showing
commercial permits that have been issued. The new map is available on the City
website on the Development Services page. Mr. Floyd discussed future layers that can
be added with the MyGov system.
Item 8b — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
8:52 a.m.
Councilor Smith asked about a previous energy efficiency audit and if it is still available.
Mr. Leiker discussed energy efficiencies that have been made on various city buildings.
Saturday night the Wichita Fall Professional Firefighters had a retirement party and
appreciation banquet and celebrated several retirees with over 319 years of total
service. He congratulated all of the retirees and stated that it is very hard to replace that
much experience. Councilor Smith discussed a recent headline regarding millions of
dollars coming into the City and County and discussed the rules associated with the use
of the funds. He is interested in how these funds can possibly assist our non-profits,
and asked City staff to keep the Council posted.
Councilor Whiteley stated that the firefighter banquet was a very enjoyable evening, the
academy graduation is Thursday afternoon, and there is a reception for the graduates
on Friday at the Police Training Center. It is National Firefighters Day and he
expressed his congratulations and appreciation to our firefighters, and congratulated the
Employee of the Month.
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Councilor Chenault said good morning and discussed a phone call she received on
Friday regarding the Kemp Sunnyside Center no longer being a polling location due to
double booking by the City. She asked how this happened since Election Day is the
same day every year. She asked that we mark election days and not book those
facilities, and to have better communication. Staff will look into this issue.
Congratulations to T.J. Vasher, Rider graduate, signing with the Dallas Cowboys.
Happy Mother's Day to all Moms, and she hopes that loved ones spoil and support their
mothers as it is their day.
Councilor Brewer stated that the housing market is still great. He discussed the sale of
the old Hawkridge golf course and the plans for a commercial project for the property.
The new owner is excited about coming to Wichita Falls, and Councilor Brewer is
excited to see this property developed.
Councilor Jackson stated he is glad to be back at the dais and glad to see Texas
opening back up. He stated that the sign at Hawkridge golf course says Chisholm Trail.
Staff discussed the preliminary work being completed on the project. Council Jackson
recently traveled to Tyler, Texas and he discussed the growth in that area. He
encouraged everyone to reach out to him with any concern regarding their property
taxes and he provided his contact information.
Mayor Santellana discussed the success of Cajun Fest, and reminded everyone of the
Art Walk coming up on Thursday. He wished everyone a Happy Cinco de Mayo. He
was unable to attend the Firefighter retirement due to his son participating in the state
track meet, and congratulated those that graduated. As things reopen he feels citizens
think non-profits are doing well, but they still need funding and he asked everyone to be
mindful and give to non-profits when you can. He would like get an update on the
Railroad Museum and inquired about the maintenance of the property. Mr. Leiker
stated that the Museum of North Texas History is still working on the inventory, and the
city has provided dumpsters and is responsible for upkeep.
Councilor Brewer asked John Burris about the new bike shared lanes logos and if taxes
are paying for those. Mr. Burris stated that they were paid for with 4B funding. Mayor
Santellana asked if PIO was going to advertise. There was brief discussion regarding
the progress of the eighteen miles of shared bike lane markings, and advertising the
rules regarding shared bike lanes.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:15 a.m.
Jean Hall, 4112 Kingsbury Dr., with the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra,
addressed the Council and discussed the successful concerts held in April, expressed
the need for Council support for arts and culture organizations through grants, and the
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fiscal impact of arts and culture organizations in the City. She asked that the Council
consider increasing the use of the Hotel Occupancy Tax to support arts and culture
organizations.
Item 10 — Executive Session
9:18 a.m.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:15 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Codes §552.074, and §552.071.
City Council reconvened at 9:48 a.m.
Mayor Santellana announced that no votes or polls were taken.
Returned to item 7b
Item 7b — Resolution 47-2021
9:49a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award offer and contract for the Taft Blvd
Street Improvement Project to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$5,566,124.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 47-2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley.
Nays: None
Abstained: Mayor Santellana
Item 11 — Appointment to the Wichita Falls Economic Development Board
9:55 a.m.
Councilor Smith moved to make the following appointments and changes in places and
terms:
Move Darron Leiker from Place 2 to Place 1 with a term to expire 09/30/2022
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Move David Toogood from Place 3 to Place 2 with a term to expire 09/30/2023
Move Leo Lane from Place 4 to Place 3 with a term to expire 09/30/2023
Move Brent Hillery from Place 1 to Place 4 with a term to expire 09/30/2021
Reappoint Phyllis Cowling to place 5 with a term to expire 09/30/2021
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 12 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18" day of May 2021.
Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop,TC, MMC
City Clerk
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