Min 05/18/2021 City of Wichita Falls
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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 Bob McCartney, First Baptist Church, 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 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 3 —Approval of minutes of the May 4, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council
Item 4 — Receive Minutes
(a) WFMPO -Technical Advisory Committee, January 14, 2021
(b) WFMPO — Transportation Policy Committee, January 28, 2021
(c) Landmark Commission, March 30, 2021
(d) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, April 1, 2021
(e) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, April 13, 2021
Item 5 — Ordinance 13-2021
8:33 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 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 6a — Resolution 49-2021
8:35 a.m.
Resolution awarding Construction Services Contract to MARRS Patriot Construction,
LLC for The Health Department, Women, Infant and Children Renovation Project.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 49-2021.
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 6b — Resolution 50-2021
8:38 a.m.
Resolution authorizing an inter-local agreement between The City of Wichita Falls,
Texas and Wichita County, Texas for the location of the City's radio communications
equipment on the communications tower at the Wichita County Law Enforcement
Center located at 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, TX
Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 50-2021.
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 51-2021
8:40 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2021
Concrete Street Rehabilitation Project to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc. in the
amount of$676,450.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 51-2021.
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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 6d — Resolution 52-2021
8:42 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the Memorial
Auditorium Sewer Project to Bowles Construction Co. in the amount of$94,130.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 52-2021 .
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 6e — Resolution 53-2021
8:46 a.m.
Resolution to accept the written offer as presented for 2 Trustee parcels and authorizing
execution of the Quitclaim Deed to convey title to Luis Martinez.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 53-2021 .
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning.
Pat Hoffman, Property Management/Lake Lot Administrator, discussed the two trustee
properties located at 1615 and 1617 Harding Street.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
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Item 6f— Resolution 54-2021
8:49 a.m.
Resolution accepting the 2021 Strategic Planning Workshop Report and directing City
staff to develop recommended approaches to implement the strategies outlined therein.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 54-2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer.
Paul Menzies, Deputy City Manager, presented an overview of the updated Strategic
Plan, each of the five goals, and the strategies for each goal.
There was brief discussion regarding the Hotel/Convention Center project, funding of
the project, and how property taxes will not be affected by this project. There will not be
an increase in taxes for the development of this project. There is a page on the website
dedicated to informing the public about this project, and Council discussed the positive
impact the project will have.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Smith, and Whiteley.
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 7 — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
9:26 a.m.
Councilor Jackson met with Code Enforcement in District 5 and looked at problem
areas. He stated that he appreciated their time.
Councilor Brewer is really excited about the growth in Wichita Falls, and the two new
schools being built in the future. He attended the Police Memorial service which was a
very professional and emotional service. We have a very high class department.
Councilor Chenault said good morning and thanked everyone for attending or watching
online. Congratulations to all 2021 High School Graduates. She asked John Burrus to
give an update of the rules of the new bike lanes. Mr. Burrus stated that these lanes
are shared with motor vehicles and bicycles, and rules of the road apply. If you
approach a cyclist change lanes and pass the bicycle. There is nothing in state law that
prohibits cyclists from being on our roadways. The emblems are gentle reminders that
we do have cyclists that use our roadways and we should show them respect. There is
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a page on the website with a list of do's and don'ts for the use of these lanes. There
was brief discussion on the timeline for completion of the project.
Councilor Whiteley discussed the importance of some of the redundant conversations
Council has in order to inform the public. Kudos to John Burrus for going above and
beyond for his employee of the month. He asked Russell Schreiber for a ballpark cost
for replacement of downtown infrastructure such as replacing one block of water line.
Mr. Schreiber said it is hard to estimate as each line is different in size, but a rough
estimate would be approximately $300,000 for 300 feet on line. Mr. Schreiber discussed
the emphasis on what lines are repaired and how they focus on areas where there are
leaks, water quality issues, and lack of fire protection. Mr. Leiker discussed the
challenges with predicting the needs of a 100 year old system and the budget
challenges.
Councilor Smith took a tour of the new County Law Enforcement Center and it is an
impressive state of the art building. Congratulations to the County for this amazing
facility. It will greatly improve the book in area for our officer's and reduce the time to
complete that process. He and his wife walked on the new portion of the trail by Lucy
Park and it is beautiful and neat environment. He inquired about the one portion that is
still not paved. Mr. Schreiber stated that they have applied for grant funding to
complete the project.
Mayor Santellana said it was an honor to be at the Police Memorial service and he
appreciated this high class service. Congratulations to all high school and college
graduates. Citizen's Academy is going well and it has been nice to see citizens
educating themselves on City processes. He finally received all of the information on
the need for Hirschi band students to receive their letter jackets, and people have
stepped up to ensure all students will receive their jackets.
Councilor Jackson inquired about when the new County Law Enforcement facility would
open, and it was stated late summer or early fall.
Item 8 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:50 a.m.
Eugene Crumpler, Jr., 908 Velray Ave, Abernathy, TX addressed the Council. He lives
in Abernathy, TX but leases lake front property at Lake Arrowhead. They are building a
retirement home, and he discussed issues with rights-of-way and public access below
the 930 elevation. They are required to take care of the shoreline at their property, and
he has concerns with public access to his property below the 930 elevation. He
provided pictures to the City Council and discussed concerns with a new fence he is
installing, the inability to build it below the 930 elevation, and the other structures and
fences that are below the 930 elevation. Mr. Hegglund stated that this is a contract
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issue for the lease. Mayor Santellana stated he would get information from staff and
encouraged Mr. Crumpler to set up a private meeting with staff.
Item 9 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of June 2021 .
'Step en L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop,TC, MMC
City Clerk
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