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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
October 13, 1952
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular
session on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building,
at 7-30 o'clock P.M., with the following members presents
Kindel Faulk Mayor
Lloyd Thomas
Francis L. Harvey
Dr. E. Aubrey Cox 1 Aldermen
Henry D. Mason
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
Bill N. Taylor City Manager
J. Walter Friberg City Attorney
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the Minutes of the regular meeting held
September 22, 1952, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the plat of Hilltop Estates Addition be
adopted and approved, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of the
records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
ORDINANCE NO.1628
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1951,
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FATJS, REGULATING RATES FOR TELEPHONE
SERVICE IN SAID CITY.
The Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1628, set for this date, was not
held and no action taken.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance of
a permit to the Texas Company to install 1-3000 and 1-4000 gal. underground gasoline
storage tanks at 3015 Grant St., provided the above installations are made in accord-
ance with requirements of the City Engineer.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance
of a permit to the Continental Supply Co. to erect a sign on a pole between the curb
and sidewalk at their place of business 402 - 7th St., provided the same is installed
in accordance with requirements of the City Engineer. It is distinctly understood
and agreed that this permit shall expire one year from date hereof and the City
may cause removal of the said sign after a period of one year by giving notice in
writing 30 days in advance of request for removal.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance
of a permit to 7th St. laundry to erect a sign on a pole, between the curb and
sidewalk, at 1007 - 7th St., providing the same is installed in accordance with
requirements of the City Engineer. It is distinctly understood and agreed that
this permit shall expire one year from date hereof, and the City may cause removal
Et of the said sign after a period of one year by giving 30 days notice in writing
prior to request for removal.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Thomas that in accordance with the recommendation of the e
Traffic Commission, a permit be issued to Downing Floral Company to widen the pavement
in front of their place of business at 2236 Brook Street for parallel parking, and
to construct a sidewalk immediately adjacent to the curb instead of its normal place,
provided all of the above construction is done in accordance with requirements of the
City Engineer.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
The request of the Northwest Texas Field &Stream Association et al for
the City to take immediate action to construct a place at Lake Wichita where young
boys and girls could fish from the bank, was read to the Council by Mayor Kindel .
Paulk, thereupon by common consent of the Council the matter was referred to Alderman
Cox to confer jointly with the Park Department and so advise the Committee.
Moved by Alderman Mason that necessary steps be taken to consolidate theI'
city and county Health offices.
Seconded by Alderman Cox, whereupon after further consideration,
Alderman Mason, with consent of the second, withdrew the motion.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a Committee
to confer with the County Commissioners Court for the purpose of formulating plane
to care for convalescent patients at the County Farm.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried.
Mayor Kindel Faulk appointed Aldermen Cox and Harvey to serve on the
above mentioned committee.
Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to
Morningside Estates, Inc. the sum of $781.95, being payment due August 1, 1952,
by virtue of a water main contract in East Morningside Addition entered into by
and between Morningside Estates Inc. and the,City of Wichita Falls, October 10,
1949J further to direct the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the,same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen approve and authorize
payment to Southmoor Manor, Inc. the sum of $1571.73, being payment due September 1,
1952, on a Water Main Contract in Southmoor Manor Addition, by virtue of a water
main contract entered into by and between Southmoor Manor, Inc. and the City of
Wichita Falls August 28, 1950j further to direct the City Clerk to draw a warrant
for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
As advertised, bids were opened for the sale by the City of Wichita Falls
of an oil and gas lease covering approximately 207 acres of land adjacent to Lake
Kickapoo. The bids were as follows:
G. E. Kadane &Sons, Wich&taFalls, Texas, $2,500400, upon the terms
and conditions as follower
City Clerk, City of Wichita Falls, Tex.
Please accept this letter as the bid of the firm of G. E. Kadane &Sons
as the bonus consideration for an oil and gas lease for a term of five years from the
date of your execution and delivery of the said lease covering approximately 207 acres
of land in Archer County, Texas, and being part of the Lake Kickapoo tracts. This
bid is made with the presumption that the form of the oil and gas lease to be executed
and delivered to the successful bidder by the City of Wichita Falls will be the same
form as originally prepared and delivered to the City of Wichita Falls by the firm of
Kilgore and Kilgore, Dallas, Texas. ,
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The consideration which this firm agrees to pay to the City of Wichita Falls
in cash upon the execution and delivery of an oil and gas lease of the above land and
on the form as described herein shall be $2,500.00. In the event that this bid is not
accepted by the City of Wichita Falls on the opening of the bid as described in the ad-
vertisement on October 13, 1952, then this firm shall have the right to withdraw the
bid at any time thereafter and this firm shall be under no further obligation. In the
event we are the successful bidder on October 13, 1952, we will appreciate it if you
will notify us promptly.
Yours very truly,
G. E. Kadane &Sons,
/s/ F. E. Robertson
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the Board of Aldermen accept the bid of G. E.
Kadane &Sons for the oil and gas lease at Lake Kickapoo when and at such time a clause
is inserted in the oil and gas lease requiring that all salt water from any and all
wells be put back into the ground. Further to authorize and empower Mayor Kindel Faulk
to execute the said oil and gas lease for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by AldermanCox and carried.
ORDINANCE NO.1626
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 1952, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1953, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
Moved by Alderman Mason that Ordinance No. 1626 be approved and passed on
its second and final reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman Harvey and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Thomas, Harvey, Cox and Mason.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO.1629
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING, ASSESSING AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT
'0F THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR
THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1952-53, AND APFORTIONING EACH LEVY
FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ALL ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL
TAXES FROVIDED HY LAW.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that Ordinance No. 1629 be approved and passed
as read.
Seconded by Alderman Cox and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Thomas, Harvey, Cox and Mason.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen approve and authorize
;that surety bonds for all employees be cancelled and re-written for a period of three
years, thereby creating a substantial saving, and further, to approve and authorize
the City Manager and City Clerk to transfer the sum of $1200.00 from the Contingent
Appropriation Account to Account No. 90 F-3b to cover the three year premium.
Motion seconded by Alderman Harvey and carried.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the Board of Aldermen authorize a transfer of
$3500.00 from the Contingent Appropriation Account to Account No. 311 Z-2, for the purpose
of purchasing a bulldozer for the Garbage Department.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen authorize the City
Tax Assessor and Collector to lower the 1951 tax value on lots i1 & 15, Block 2,
Ed Wilson Addition, from$1620.00 to $1100.00; further to authorize the personal
tax of F. L. Cruse Tire Co. to be reduced from $420.00 to $339.09 for the year
1951, bye virtue of an error by the Tax Department in assessing the property at
100% whereas the same should have been 65%,and waive all penalty and interest.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen approve and authorize
the execution of an Easement and Right-Of-Way to the Texas Electric Service Co.,
for the erection of poles and guys in the vicinity of Lake'Kickapoo, for the purpose
of serving designated cabin sites, or future cabin sites, along the south shore of
Lake Kickapoo, and upon the terms and conditions recited in the said Easement and
Right-of-Way; further to authorize and empower City Manager Bill N. Taylor to execute
the same for and on behalf of the City.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Mason that the City Clerk be authorized and directed
to make payroll deductions for city employees who may so desire, for contributions
to the Community Chest.
Motion seconded by Alderman Harvey and carried.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the Board of Aldermen authorize Mayor Kindel . r
Faulk to attend the American Municipal Association Convention in Los Angeles, Calif.
December lst through the 3rd.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Harvey and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
Approved this the day of , 1952.
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SUBJECT: r (v7IL1 of HILItop EstateL Map
COMMENT:
Attached hereto you'll find a map of Hilltop Estates for
which Mr. Walter Nelson, Jr. requests approval for recording.
This subdivision lies approximately l miles North of the Iowa
Park Road and about 1 mile East of City View Drive.
It is my understanding that this plat has been cleared
with the Park Board, and I recommend approval of this plat.
OCTOBER 11 , 1952
MR. WALTER NELSON
OIL AND GAS BUILDING
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
DEAR MR. NELSONS
THE PLAT YOU SUBMITTED TO THE PARK BOARD WAS APPROVED OCTOBER 6,
1952. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE NAME OF THE PLAT IS HILLTOP
ESTATES WHICH WILL BE AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
AND WILL CONTAIN 299 HOME LOTS AND 10.8 ACRES OF PARK. THE PARK
AREA IS LARGER THAN THAT REQUIRED BY RESOLUTION No. 114 AND
SHOULD YOU DEVELOP LANDS ADJOINING THIS SUBDIVISION, YOU WILL BE
CREDITED WITH EIGHT-TENTH OF AN ACRE.
WE REQUEST THAT YOU GIVE THE LOCATION OF THIS LAND ACCORDING TO
LEGAL DESCRIPTION SY COUNTY SURVEY.
IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFORMATION 1 MIGHT ADD, PLEASE ADVISE ME.
VERY TRU URS,
ALFRE 8. LAOAssE[
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
ABLIIPH
CC: CITY ATTORNEY
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HILLTOP ESTATES
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, ....., .,..
WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS