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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
Ken Holsberry, Minister, Tenth & Broad Church of Christ, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a— Employee of the Month —Jerry Jackson, Public Works/Sanitation
8:33 a.m.
Teresa Rose, Deputy Director of Public Works, recognized Jerry Jackson as the
Employee of the Month for July 2021. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr. Jackson and
presented him with a plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and
thanked him for his service.
Item 3b —Wichita Falls Citizens Academy Graduation
8:36 a.m.
Lindsay Barker, Director of Communications and Marketing, presented the 2021 Wichita
Falls Citizens Academy graduates. Mayor Santellana presented each graduate with a
plaque and thanked them for their time and participation.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
8:45 a.m.
Darron Leiker, City Manager, gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent
Agenda with the exception of the minutes from the May 20, 2021 Wichita Falls
Economic Development Corporation meeting due to an error.
Moved by Councilor Smith to approve the items on the consent agenda with the
exception of the minutes from the May 20, 2021 Wichita Fall Economic Development
Corporation meeting.
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 June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Resolution 70-2021
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase
replacement partition walls for the Public Safety Training Center from Tex-Oma Builders
Supply Co. in the amount of $79,388.
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Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Library Board, September 15, 2020
(b) Planning & Zoning, May 12, 2021
(c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, May 20, 2021 (removed)
(d) Landmark Commission, May 25, 2021
Item 7a— Public Hearing and Resolution 71-2021
8:47 a.m.
Conduct a public hearing and consider and take action on Resolution 71-2021 for the
proposed 2021 Second Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five Year 2020-2024
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:47 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the proposed 2021 Second
Year Annual Action Plan, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program. No modifications
are recommended.
Councilor Smith asked about possible additional federal funding. Mr. Floyd stated
previous CARES Act funding was used to upgrade software, but no additional funding
expected at this time.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 8:53 a.m.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 71-2021.
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 7b — Resolution 72-2021
8:53 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2021
Concrete Street Rehabilitation Project to Scales Concrete Construction Company, Inc.
in the amount of $169,020.00 for the replacement of pavement at the Regional Airport.
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Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 72-2021.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, noted that this project would be funded
through a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for 90% of the cost with a 10%
match from the Airport fund.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Chenault, Jackson, Smith, and
Whiteley.
Nays: None
Item 8 — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
8:56 a.m.
Councilor Brewer thanked everyone for attending the fireworks at the MPEC. He was
glad to see Wichita Falls returning to normal but encouraged everyone to continue to be
careful regarding COVID.
Councilor Chenault said good morning and thanked everyone for attending. She
attended the Police Banquet and it was a nice event with a good turnout. The Kell
House July 4th parade held on Saturday was a nice event, and there was a great turnout
for Fourth in the Falls. Thank you to everyone that participated this weekend.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated the employee of the month, and thanked the Citizens
Academy for attending today, and for being ambassadors for the City.
Councilor Smith stated that Fourth in the Falls was wonderful and he was amazed at the
turnout. He meets weekly with a non-profit leaders group and those organizations have
picked up a load the pandemic has caused. He introduced Leslie Schaffner, President
of the Wichita Falls Community Foundation, Kris Gossom, Executive Director of
Interfaith Outreach Services, and Steve Sparks, Chief Executive Officer for Faith
Mission. He appreciates their work and the over one hundred non-profits in our
community.
Councilor Jackson asked Councilor Smith for an update on the Railroad Museum.
Councilor Smith said the Museum of North Texas History met recently and discussed
this item, and they continue to curate the items from the Railroad Museum but there are
no definite plans at this time.
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Mayor Santellana stated the fireworks at Fourth in the Falls were fantastic. Thank you
to the Citizens Academy and thank you to DeAndra Chenault for filling in for him while
his calendar is very full. It is pre budget time and now is the time to ask questions.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:02 a.m.
Michael Kurtz, 4215 Idlewood Drive, discussed property at 4605 Lakeshore Drive where
American Legion Post 169 is located. He stated that this property has been maintained
by the Post since 1969, discussed his concerns regarding the proposed walking trail,
and discussed how the property is used by veterans. Mr. Kurtz discussed issues
veterans face, and how Post 169 has served our community. They are an asset to the
community and he hopes the Council will treat them as such.
Charles Barrett, 4611 Meadow Lake Drive, member of American Legion Post 169,
discussed services they provide, and his concerns regarding the walking trail proposed
behind the Post. Mr. Barrett discussed issues veterans face, and the other property
owners that will be affected by the trail.
Craig Rause, 930 Tejas Dr., Burkburnett, read a prepared statement from the Vice
Commander of American Legion Post 169 regarding concerns of opening the area
behind the Post to the public. He implored the council to consider the benefits of
allowing our veterans to continue to use this area behind the post as a place of safety,
and consider the ramifications of taking this property away from them.
Steve Sparks, 102 Chaparral, discussed the imminent mass evictions that will be
happening after the eviction moratorium is lifted. He discussed issues renters and
property owners are facing. Mr. Sparks attended a White House Zoom meeting
regarding how cities and counties can disburse emergency rental assistance funds
available. He expressed his desire to create an eviction diversion team to assist with
the plan and fund distribution, and asked the City Council to consider having a member
on the eviction diversion team. Mr. Sparks asked the Council to consider allowing the
use of city communication channels to distribute information, and possible assistance
from city staff regarding procurement of federal funds.
Kris Gossom, 2416 Barbados, Executive Director of Interfaith Outreach Services,
addressed the Council and discussed how they provide assistance for rent and
household expenses. She is very concerned about what will happen to families who
have been unable to pay rent and are now several months behind, after the eviction
moratorium ends. They have seen several ways that landlords have circumvented the
eviction moratorium. They do not have the funds to support the need, and would like a
centralized place for citizens to go to apply for assistance, and asked for the Councils
support.
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10 minute break
Item 10 — Pre-budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
9:45 a.m.
Mr. Leiker discussed the purpose of the pre-budget workshop, and stated that no action
would be taken today.
Jessica Williams, Director of Finance/CFO, presented an overview of the General Fund,
Water Fund, Sanitation Fund, and other funds for the 2021-2022 budget. Mrs. Williams
reviewed the impact of the pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and discussed highlights from
the previous year. Brief discussion was held regarding the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding, categories for use and restrictions.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, gave a presentation regarding
development and permit fee research completed comparing our fees to other
comparable cities. Discussion was held regarding how far below average the City of
Wichita Falls charges for building permit fees, review fees, rezone fees, and other fees
when compared to other comparable cities.
Mr. Leiker and Mayor Santellana requested that the Council reach out to them with any
questions or recommendations for the budget.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 11:54 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of July 2021 .
tep en L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, TZMC, MMC
City Clerk
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