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Min 06/01/2021 City of Wichita Falls City Council Meeting .�- Minutes \IAlic4i4 June 1 , 2021 � 1 1 1 Atsf lEar `;. TEXAS ArM�T,y�'�:�L�.,�,�? 04. S/ue5kie 4e/de OriportureW 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 Jeff Browning - Councilors Steve Jackson - Michael Smith - Bobby Whiteley - Darron Leiker - City Manager Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney Marie Balthrop - City Clerk Absent: Tim Brewer, Councilor District 4 Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Item 2a — Invocation Dr. Brian Bosworth — Pastor, Floral Heights United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance. Item 3 — Employee of the Month — James Blake, Municipal Court 8:32 a.m. Stan Horton, Municipal Court Coordinator, recognized James Blake as the Employee of the Month for June 2021. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr. Blake and presented him with a plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and thanked him for his service. Item 4-5 — Consent Items 8:35 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 Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 4 — Approval of minutes of the May 18, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Item 5 — Receive Minutes (a) Planning & Zoning Minutes —April 14, 2021 (b) Landmark Commission, April 27, 2021 Item 6a — Public Hearing and Ordinance 15-2021 8:36 a.m. Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 15-2021 annexing +/- 129.65 acres of land out of Block 30 and 33, Kemp & Newby Subdivision of Cherokee County School Lands (Abstract No. 33 —Wichita County and Abstract No. 81 — Clay County), located at 2875 Fisher Road at the request of the property owner; accepting the Fisher Road/Lantex Properties, LP. Servicing Plan Agreement for said tract under authority of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 43; Subchapter C-3 — authority of municipalities to annex an area on the request of owners; and designating the initial zoning and Land Use Plan classification as Light Industrial (LI). CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1,2021 Page 2 Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:37 a.m. Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the proposed annexation and land use classification for property located at 2875 Fisher Road. There were no public comments. Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 8:43 a.m. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 15-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 6b — Public Hearing and Ordinance 16-2021 8:44 a.m. Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 16-2021 amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning for an amendment to Section 3600 & 3605 - Revisions and additions to definitions to the permitted and conditional uses allowed in Heavy Industrial (HI) district to include uses of the more restrictive zones into the less restrictive zones; providing a repealer clause; and providing for inclusion. Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:44 a.m. Mr. Floyd discussed the proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances Appendix B: Zoning, adding definitions to the permitted and conditional uses allowed in the Heavy Industrial district. The proposed changes were unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilor Whiteley asked if staff has ever denied these proposed uses in the past. Mr. Floyd discussed a request for office space in this area and other instances over the past three years. Councilor Jackson asked if there are any single-family dwellings on this property. Mr. Floyd stated he does not believe so. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 8:52 a.m. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 16-2021. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 3 OF 14 Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 6c — Public Hearing and Ordinance 17-2021 8:53 a.m. Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 17-2021 to establish minimum Standards of Care for the Summer Day Camp Program; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date. Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:54 a.m. Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Manager, discussed the proposed ordinance regarding the standards of care for Summer Day Programs. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 8:55 a.m. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Ordinance 17-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7a — Resolution 55-2021 8:56 a.m. Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair on September 14-18, 2021 . Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 55-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Browning. Councilor Whiteley stated that he feels we should consider a reduced fee for other organizations since all events that use the stage bring sales tax dollars to the city. Staff CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 4 OF 14 discussed the Council policy, steps required to request a reduced fee, and the purpose of the fee. Councilor Smith discussed how the Lions Club uses the profits of the event for betterment of the City. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7b — Resolution 56-2021 9:00 a.m. Resolution to award bids for one (1) grazing lease at Lake Arrowhead, two (2) grazing leases at Lake Kickapoo, and two (2) hunting leases at Lake Kickapoo all for five (5) year terms beginning June 1, 2021 and ending May 31, 2026. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 56-2021 awarding bids as follows: Grazing Leases Kickapoo North - Nat Lunn- $15.57 per acre - Annual amount $20,689.26 Kickapoo South - Riley Schreiber - $11.25 per acre - Annual amount $16,024.39 Arrowhead - Curtis Knoblach - $26.01 per acre - Annual amount $13,530.43 Hunting Leases Kickapoo North - Real Capital Investments I, LLC - Randy Bell - $20.31 per acre - Annual amount $26,987.72 Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7c — Resolution 57-2021 9:04 a.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 5 OF 14 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept funding in an amount of $2,917,522 for a section of circle trail along Lake Wichita under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 57-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Browning Councilor Jackson asked if the trail would affect any residential homes or yards. Mr. Schreiber stated it would not as it is on City owned property. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: Councilor Jackson Item 7d — Resolution 58-2021 9:07 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept funding in an amount of $1,834,104 for a section of circle trail along the Wichita River under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 58-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Browning Councilor Jackson asked if any residential homes would be affected and Mr. Burrus stated there would not be homes affected. Mr. Schreiber noted that if funding is received these two projects would complete the trail. Michael Skyberg, 5323 Lake Shore Drive, stated the proposed trail is behind homes and will ruin the property. He stated that people purchased homes in that area because there was not any development. He discussed animals that would be affected and the twenty-three homes in this area. Mr. Skyberg feels the trail will create problems. He stated a better solution would be to repave Lake Shore Drive and build the trail along the road. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Smith, and Whiteley. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 6 OF 14 Nays: Councilor Jackson Item 7e — Resolution 59-2021 9:11 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Alliance Transportation Group for transportation planning services in conjunction with the 2021-2022 Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization Freight Mobility Study, in the estimated amount of$146,543.00 Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 59-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Browning. Lin Barnett, MPO Director, discussed the proposed study and stated that the study will be completely paid for with Federal Highway Administration funds that flow through TxDOT, and the Wichita Falls MPO. Councilor Whiteley asked if they expect any outstanding findings that we are not aware of. Mr. Barnett stated they hope to identify projects for future funding. Mr. Leiker asked if it was correct to assume that future grant funding would be contingent upon this study and Mr. Barnett stated that it would. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7f— Resolution 60-2021 9:17 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Public Subcontractor/ Participating Agency Agreement between the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council (NCTTRAC) and the City of Wichita Falls (City) in support of grant funded equipment that the City currently possesses on behalf of NCTTRAC. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 60-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 7 OF 14 Nays: None Item 7q — Resolution 61-2021 9:20 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Sharing (MOS) between the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council (NCTTRAC) and the City of Wichita Falls (City) in support of the Healthcare Coalitions equipment and response activities. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 61-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7h — Resolution 62-2021 9:21 a.m. Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC/4A) by amending the budget to include an up to $1,734,700 expenditure to facilitate a performance agreement with CMH Manufacturing, Inc., dba Clayton Homes, related to their proposed purchase and operation out of the WFEDC-owned facility at 2400 Burkburnett Road. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 62-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Browning. Councilor Jackson asked how much Clayton Homes has already received from the WFEDC and Henry Florsheim stated they had not received any funding. Mr. Florsheim discussed the proposed agreement and stated that Clayton Homes has already signed a purchase agreement to purchase the building from the WFEDC for $1 million. Mr. Whiteley discussed the savings realized from the sale of the building and congratulated the WFEDC Board. Mr. Jackson asked when the funds would be allocated and if the WFEDC had the funds available. Mr. Florsheim discussed the performance measures that would have to be met in order to receive funds, how performance measures protect taxpayer dollars, and that the WFEDC has adequate funding to cover this agreement. Mayor Santellana stated that this is a big win for the WFEDC. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 8 OF 14 Mr. Leiker discussed how highly competitive projects like this are as other communities are also trying to attract businesses. Without these incentives, projects like this would go to another city and this is a great win for Wichita Falls. Mayor Santellana discussed the changes made over the years to protect taxpayer dollars, and stated that each project is audited. Councilor Jackson asked when they expect to open. Mr. Florsheim stated that they have to close on the building and complete some renovations first and they hope to see production start early in 2022. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7i — Resolution 63-2021 9:33 a.m. Resolution approving an amendment to the bylaws for the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 63-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault. Mr. Hegglund discussed a minor change under Article IV, Section 2 changing the word sixty, to thirty. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: Councilor Jackson Item 7j — Resolution 64-2021 9:35 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2021 Alley Rehabilitation Project to Freeman Paving, L.L.C. in the amount of$385,169.00. Moved by Councilor Chenault to approve Resolution 64-2021. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 9 OF 14 Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 7k — Resolution 65-2021 9:38 a.m. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2021 Lift Station 15, 36, & 39 Rehabilitation Project to Leetech Solutions, LLC in the amount of $389,000.00. Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 65-2021. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley. Nays: None Item 8 — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council 9:40 a.m. Councilor Jackson stated he had concerns regarding the 4A and 4B boards that have been in existence for the past 25 years and asked how much money has been lost during that time including the project with Carter Copters. Mr. Hegglund stated that this is Council Comments and items cannot be discussed during this time since they were not posted agenda items. Councilor Jackson stated that the public needs to know this information. Mayor Santellana stated that Councilor Jackson and the public could call or email anytime. Councilor Jackson interrupted the Mayor and suggested the public call the chairs of the 4A and 4B boards to get the truth. Councilor Jackson stated that they have not received any of the $4 million back from Carter Copters and those funds could go towards road projects and infrastructure. He discussed businesses downtown that are receiving citations for sidewalks and trees and suggested we help those businesses. Mr. Leiker tried to discuss available 4B funds for downtown businesses but Councilor Jackson interrupted and asked how much money had been given to the trucking company and mattress company. Mr. Leiker stated he did not know off the top of his head and reminded the public that 4A and 4B meetings are posted and open to the public. He stated the budgets are published, audited and received through the City Council and he would be happy to answer any questions. Mr. Jackson encouraged the public to call Mr. Leiker and the chairs of the 4A and 4B boards to ask how much money CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 10 OF 14 has been lost over the past 25 years. Mayor Santellana stated that the public has an opportunity to attend any meeting held and voice their opinions or meet with staff or Council to ask questions. Councilor Jackson asked why the quorum was changed so that he is unable to attend 4A and 4B meetings, and Mayor Santellana stated that quorum rules are state law. Councilor Jackson accused Mayor Santellana of having his pet peeves on these boards expressed his dissatisfaction regarding council liaisons to these boards as he asked to be a liaison. Mayor Santellana stated that although Councilor Jackson has the right to voice his concerns, Council Comments is not the time for him to vent. Councilor Jackson interrupted Mayor Santellana and stated this is exactly where he needs to vent. Mr. Hegglund reiterated the purpose of Council Comments and stated that it is not a discussion item where Councilors can ask questions. Mr. Leiker stated items could be added to future agendas, and discussed the process. Councilor Jackson asked if anyone sitting at the dais had received 4A or 4B funding and Mr. Leiker stated not that he is aware of. Mayor Santellana stated that anyone could request a meeting to ask questions of staff, Council, or board members, and discussed transparency. Mr. Leiker stated that information could be obtained through the open records request process. Councilor Jackson asked the City Clerk for all 4A and 4B losses over the past 25 years. Mrs. Balthrop stated that by law requests must be made in writing. Mr. Leiker addressed Councilor Jackson and stated that he receives every 4A and 4B meeting agenda packet, but does not call and ask questions, and that staff calls him when there is a not a quorum so he can attend. Councilor Jackson interrupted Mr. Leiker and stated he was told he could come to the meetings and wait to see if there was a quorum but his time is more valuable than that. Mayor Santellana stated that he appoints Council liaisons and that he appointed two members he felt could contribute to the boards. He discussed how information is emailed to Councilors several times for their review prior to meetings and there is ample time to ask questions prior to voting on them. Mayor Santellana stated that Councilor Jackson has the right to meet with staff or talk to any board member anytime he has questions. He encouraged Councilor Jackson to meet with him rather than scream at him during a council meeting. Mayor Santellana discussed prior projects mentioned that were voted on by prior boards and councils and discussed changes made to protect taxpayer dollars. Councilor Jackson stated that maybe past members were more concerned about how taxpayer dollars were spent and Mayor Santellana said that it was past members that approved projects Councilor Jackson has mentioned. Mayor Santellana asked Councilor Jackson if they agreed that he could meet with Mr. Leiker to ask questions or request information from the City Clerk and Councilor Jackson agreed. Councilor Jackson then asked how much would be borrowed for the Convention Center. Mayor Santellana reiterated that any questions Councilor Jackson had could be addressed with staff and that Council Comments is not for discussion items. Mr. Leiker stated that they discussed that in their meeting Friday and Councilor Jackson stated it is $19 million and he wanted the public to know. Mr. Leiker and Mayor Santellana discussed that the dollar amount was published in the newspaper, that all meetings have been public, and public hearings are held. Mayor Santellana provided various resources where information has been provided to the Council and citizens, we are following the law, and all information is public. Mr. Leiker discussed the Transparency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 11OF14 Award from the State Comptroller's office recently awarded to the City and the new transparency page on the website. Councilor Chenault said good morning and thanked everyone for coming out or watching live. She discussed the Food Bank voucher program for Seniors and WIC participants that can be used at the Farmer's Market and stated that vouchers are available on their website, and information for the Food Banks mobile pantry in June is on their website. She thanked Michael Tipton from the MPEC for assisting with moving the Hirschi High School graduation, and thanked Terry Points for his help with an event held at a park in her district. The Art Walk is this Thursday and she encouraged everyone to attend, and stated the Art's Program will have art on display at the Holt Hotel until the end of the month. She congratulated Child Care Partners for the new addition for infants and stated that they have five infant spaces left and the center is located on Wichita Street. The summer meal program for children is available at Burgess Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Lamar Elementary, Scotland Park Elementary, Southern Hills Elementary, Booker T. Washington Elementary and Zundy Elementary. Breakfast will be provided Monday — Friday from 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided from 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. The child does not have to be enrolled or present, no identification is required and there is no paperwork. It is a free program to assist with food for children 18 and under. Sunday June 6th at 5:00 p.m., Beto O'Rourke is holding a voters rights and democracy campaign and she encouraged citizens to attend. Thank you and have a good day. Councilor Browning wished everyone Happy Memorial Day and hoped everyone had a good weekend, and encouraged everyone to stay positive. Councilor Whiteley welcomed Wayne Smith, new Building Official, and congratulated Jim Blake, Employee of the Month. He followed up on statements made by the Mayor regarding the changes in the Economic Development Board over the years and that some of the projects Councilor Jackson discussed were approved well before the current sitting board. He stated the boards are diligent, prudent, and tight with funding, and he appreciates the work they do, as they are passionate about our community and do a good job. Councilor Smith discussed a meeting with non-profit leaders where they discussed things that will affect us this summer. The State has passed a bill that will ban homeless camping statewide. He spoke with Steve Sparks with Faith Mission and Toby with the Salvation Army and other non-profits dealing with homelessness, and this could be a huge change. HB 1925 addresses homeless camping in non-authorized areas and issuing a citation of$500 to those in violation. There is no backup plan for helping the homeless in this bill. Evictions will be allowed beginning June 30th per CDC guidelines. People nationwide are going to be evicted due to being out of work. Governor Abbott has banned Federal Unemployment Funding beginning June 26th and this will affect many Texans. Councilor Smith discussed how these three things together along with massive unemployment and stated that the City cannot face these issues without our non-profits who are struggling themselves. There will possibly be a special session in CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 12 OF 14 Texas and he encouraged citizens to contact their legislatures to have a backup plan for homeless camping bans. At the last meeting with non-profit leaders they discussed what services a City, County and State can have for the homeless. Many homeless individuals have mental or addiction issues. Some cities have been able to work with individuals and families to come out of homelessness. Haven for Hope in San Antonio is a community for the homeless were many non-profits came together to assist the homeless with shelter, food, and services to assist them with getting back to normal. It reminded him of Base Camp Lindsey in Wichita Falls that will assist veterans with homelessness. Texoma Gives will be held in September, and this is a day of giving to non-profits. Those non-profits that would like to participate need to contact the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation to sign up. Councilor Chenault discussed the meeting at the Housing Authority Board regarding upcoming evictions, and discussed difficulties they are having obtaining funds to assist with paying rent for tenants. She and Mayor Santellana stated Catholic Charities is trying to assist. Mayor Santellana thanked Councilor Smith for his work with non-profits. The Art Walk is Thursday evening and he encouraged attendance. Welcome to Wayne Smith, Building Official. He apologized for some of the actions Mr. Smith witnessed today, apologized to the public and those in attendance regarding communication issues, and accepted responsibility for those that feel they are not getting enough information. As a leader, he feels that is a failure on his part and encouraged all Councilors to reach out to him regarding any information they need. He stated that he does not want to see staff and other Councilors yelled at, discussed the rules of order, and apologized for allowing the meeting to get out of control today. Mayor Santellana thanked everyone that donated to purchase Hirschi letter jackets; every senior that earned a jacket received one. Mayor Santellana expressed a desire to make this a permanent program for all high schools. He stated it was nice to see posts regarding the meaning of Memorial Day and he encouraged everyone to remember the meaning. Item 9 — 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, 908 Velray Ave, Abernathy, TX addressed the Council regarding the area below the 930 elevation at Lake Arrowhead as this has not been placed on the agenda. Mr. Hegglund stated this is not an agenda item to discuss and this issue is governed by the lease. Mr. Crumpler discussed his concern about not being able to contact anyone, and mentioned getting an attorney. Mr. Leiker stated that two staff members contacted him last week and Mr. Crumpler acknowledged that he spoke with Mr. Menzies and Lake Lot staff. Mr. Crumpler stated he called the Mayor's office, came in Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., and Ms. Hoffman in Lakes Lots called him at 4:30 p.m. and stated that letters were being sent out but she would not discuss anything. He CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 13 OF 14 stated there are issues that need to be addressed. Mayor Santellana reiterated that staff has contacted Mr. Crumpler, and discussed the process to request to be on the agenda. Mr. Crumpler stated that the contract does not address the issues below the 930 and does not address fences that were grandfathered. Mayor Santellana stated that if Mr. Crumpler desires to discuss this item further they can schedule a meeting. Mr. Crumpler stated that a meeting that is scheduled at the lake and asked that an amendment be made to the contract regarding public access below the 930. Mr. Hegglund stated that staff is enforcing the contract as written, that was approved by Council and signed by both parties. Mayor Santellana offered to have a meeting. Joel Jimenez, 227 North Beverly, spoke regarding Memorial Day and the success of their Memorial Day event. He thanked Councilor Jackson for attending and giving the opening prayer. They are challenging other DAV chapters to Pause for the Pledge at 6:00 on June 14, 2021, as it was a great success last year. On June 3rd he will be sending emails to all chapters to request their participation. He is proud of his City and he wants to show other chapters in the state that Wichita Falls is out front regarding this event, and hopes that one day Memorial Day will be remembered for what it really means. Councilor Jackson stated that it was his privilege to give the opening prayer. Item 10 — Executive Session No executive session was held. Item 11 —Adjourn Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:23 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of June 2021. ee4yL- Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor ATTEST: Marie Balthrop, T4MC, MMC City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 1, 2021 PAGE 14 OF 14