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Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. on
the above date in the Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium with the following
members present.
Stephen Santellana - Mayor
Bobby Whiteley - Mayor Pro Tem/At-Large
Tim Brewer - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
Steve Jackson -
Larry Nelson -
Michael Smith -
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 3a — Employee of the Month — Melvin Phillips, Public Works/Utilities
8:32 a.m.
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, recognized Melvin Phillips as the Employee
of the Month for February 2022. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr. Phillips and
presented him with a plaque, letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher, and check, and
thanked him for his service.
Mayor Santellana moved to item 3c
Item 3c — Proclamation — Youth Leadership Wichita Falls Day of Recognition,
Leadership Wichita Falls
8:37 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming February 1, 2022, as Youth
Leadership Wichita Falls Recognition Day in Wichita Falls and asked all citizens to
congratulate the Youth Leadership class and to continue to encourage our youth to keep
striving for excellence.
Mayor Santellana returned to item 3b
Item 3b — Proclamation — African American History Month, Wichita Falls Alliance
for Arts and Culture
8:41 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming February 2022 as African American
History Month in Wichita Falls and urged all citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and
cultures, and continue efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous
for all.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
8:43 a.m.
Darron Leiker, City Manager, gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 4—Approval of minutes of the January 18, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Resolution 06-2022
Resolution authorizing award of bid for the purchase of roll-out refuse and yard waste
carts from Rehrig Pacific Company in the amount of $89,655.00
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation, November 4, 2021
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, November 12, 2021
(c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, November 18, 2021
(d) Planning & Zoning Commission, December 8, 2021
(e) Landmark Commission, December 13, 2021
Item 7a — Resolution 07-2022
8:44 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls' continued participation with the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee and authorizing the payment of five cents per capita to the
Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos
Energy Corporation.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 07-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7b — Resolution 08-2022
8:46 a.m.
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Resolution declaring the City owned property located at 3920 Lawrence Rd. also known
as Lot 3, Block 214-A, Highland Addition, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas as excess
real property and authorizing permission to advertise the property to be offered for sale
at sealed bid.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 08-2022
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, discussed the proposed deed restrictions and
access to the property. Proposed restrictions would require a sales tax generating
business, signage restrictions, prohibited uses, building construction requirements, and
driveway access limitations.
Mayor Santellana tabled this item at 8:58 a.m. to be considered in Executive Session later
in the meeting.
Item 7c — Resolution 09-2022
8:59 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for a non-matching grant
from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Grants Division
in the amount of $73,839.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 09-2022
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7d — Resolution 10-2022
9:00 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application and designation of Authorized
Official to the State Homeland Security Grant Program via the Office of the Governor for
Position Specific Training.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 10-2022
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Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7e — Resolution 11-2022
9:01 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make application to FEMA
for the FY 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) in the
amount of $1,252,933.80 to allow for the hiring of up to 6 new firefighters. Successful
applicants are not required to provide any match.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 11-2022
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Ken Prillaman, Fire Chief, discussed the grant application that would provide for additional
staff that have not yet been approved, and stated that the grant is highly competitive. If
awarded, the grant would pay 100% of salary and benefits with no City match and no
requirement to keep staff after the three year grant period. There was brief discussion
regarding the amount of overtime, costs of overtime, and minimum staffing
requirements. Mr. Leiker discussed Fire Department minimum staffing requirements, and
how the grant would allow the City to analyze the costs of overtime versus additional
staffing.
Al Vitola, 5403 Blazing Star, addressed the Council and thanked Mr. Leiker and Chief
Prillaman for opening the discussion regarding staffing. He stated that the Fire
Department would like to see discussions regarding increased minimum staffing
requirements.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7f— Resolution 12-2022
9:19 a.m.
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to renew
the contract for Innoculate software management services from Luminare Inc. in the
amount of$100,000.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 12-2022
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Lou Kreidler, Director of Health, discussed the benefits of the software and noted that the
29 month contract will be grant funded.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7q — Resolution 13-2022
9:21 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City
of Wichita Falls and Robert McBroom MD, FACP for the Provision of Medical Services to
the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 13-2022
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Nelson, Smith, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 7h — Resolution 14-2022
9:23 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Wichita
Falls Economic Development Corporation for reimbursement of water and sewer
improvements serving the Wichita Falls Business Park.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 14-2022
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Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Nelson, Smith, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 8a — Staff Report— Downtown Scooter Proposal — Terry Floyd
9:24 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, gave a presentation regarding the
proposed Personal Mobility Device Ordinance which will provide parameters for the
operation of scooters in City right-of-way in specific areas of the City. Council will consider
this ordinance, and an amendment to the Fee Ordinance at the February 15, 2022, City
Council Meeting. There was brief discussion regarding liability, insurance requirements,
and safety issues.
Item 8b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9:38 a.m.
Councilor Jackson thanked the Youth Leadership members for stepping up and being the
future of Wichita Falls.
Councilor Brewer asked Lou Kreidler to provide an update on COVID. Mrs. Kreidler
stated that the weekend numbers were lower, and it appears we are beginning to see a
decrease in the number of cases. She discussed statistics from the month of January,
which included a record number of cases, and discussed the super Omicron variant that
has been discovered that could possibly cause an increase in cases.
Councilor Smith discussed the upcoming winter storm and preparations being made, and
discussed the Public Information Office press release that explains ways citizens can
prevent pipes from freezing.
Councilor Browning reminded and encouraged citizens to reach out to their City Councilor
or any city representative to get information regarding items of concern they may have.
Councilor Whiteley thanked the members of Youth Leadership Wichita Falls for being
involved. He gave kudos to staff for putting together grant applications, and stated he is
excited we are participating in the SAFER grant this year. He gave a shout out to public
safety and their services with the winter weather predicted.
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Councilor Nelson thanked the members of Youth Leadership Wichita Falls for attending.
He stated that part of his platform is awareness and he expressed concerns about citizens
not knowing what races are on the upcoming primary election, and encouraged citizens
to be aware and educate themselves. Councilor Nelson stated that he has staff that have
applied to be Deputy Voter Registrars to assist with voter registration, and expressed
concerns with low voter participation.
Councilor Jackson also encouraged citizens to be aware of the weather situation and
encouraged citizens to reach out if they need propane for heat.
Mayor Santellana encouraged everyone to be mindful of the weather, and thanked the
Public Information Office for the information they have provided. He had the privilege of
attending the MSU 100 year anniversary and presented a Proclamation. This was a
significant event and MSU will continue to celebrate throughout the year. Mayor
Santellana agreed with Councilor Browning and encouraged citizens to reach out to
Council or staff for information, and he thanked the members of Youth Leadership for
attending and participating in the program.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
951: a.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
Item 10 — Executive Sessions
9:51 a.m.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:51 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.087 and §551.072.
City Council reconvened at 10:07 a.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Mayor Santellana returned to item 7b and the motion on the table to approve this item.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
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Nays: None
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:08 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of February 2022.
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