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• ' Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
November 23, 1953
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 8:00 o'clock P.M., with the following members present:
Kindel Paulk Mayor
R. P. Willis 0
Lloyd C. Thomas 0
Jack L. Hammond ➢ Aldermen
Dr. E. Aubrey Cox
Henry D. Mason 0
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
Bill N. Taylor City Manager
J. Walter Friberg City Attorney
Moved by Alderman Willis that the Minutes of the regular meeting held
November 9, 1953, be approved.
Motion seconded by AldermanCox and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hammond that the Board of Aldermen approve the Burns
Amended Plat of Blocks 8-9-10 & 11, of Park Place Subdivision of a portion of J.A.
Scott Surveys 8 & 9, Wichita County, Texas, copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen adopt the recommendation
of the City Traffic Commission, as set forth in Paragraph 6 of report dated Nov. 13,
1953, copy of which is attached hereto; and that the Board of Aldermen authorize and
direct that parking be eliminated on the North side of 9th St. and 11th St., from Lamar
to Bluff Streets, between the hours of 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen approve and grant tax
exemption for the year 1953, to the First Church of Christ Scientist, on Lot 1, Block
' 13, Country Club Estates, upon which a church building is proposed to be erected.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
A petition, bearing approximately 11 signatures, was presented to the
Council, asking that a new trailer camp ordinance be passed.
Moved by Alderman Hammond that the proposed ordinance, regulating the
operation of trailer camps, be set down for public discussion at the regular meeting
to be held January 11, 1954.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance of
a building permit, free gratis, to the State Highway Department, to construct a ware-
house on their property locathd on East Scott St.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Cox that the request of the Sacred Heart Church for the
City to construct aid lay water and sewer mains to the new school building, located
on York Street, without cost to them, be denied; further that the same procedure
be followed for water and sewer mains for this school building that has been followed
for all other school buildings.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 244
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF AT,TIFRMEN OF THE•CITY OF WICHITA FAZES,
TEXAS:
THAT WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, a municipal corporation,
bought at tax sale by City of Wichita Falls, Texas, Tax Collector C. M. Bryan, on
April 18, 189e. all of Block 109 of the Original Townsite of the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas, which said Block 109, has a lot in it numbered 13, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, a municipal corporation, bought
at tax sale by City of Wichita Falls, Texas, Tax Collector A. D. Anderson, on the 8th
day of July 1893, Lot Number 13 in Block 109 of the Original Townsite of the City of
Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, and other lots and Blocks which are herein
omitted, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, a municipal corporation, bought
at tax sale by City of Wichita Falls, Texas, Tax Collector, A. D. Anderson, on June
li, 1894, lot number 13 in Block Number 109 of the Original Townsite of the City of
Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, and other lots and blocks which are herein
omitted, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has apparently abandoned owner-
ship of said Lot Number 13 in Block 109 of the Original Townsite of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, and has collected taxes on the same since, and the taxes are
certified to by the said City of Wichita Falls Tax Collector as paid for 1953 and all
prior years, and
WHEREAS, the present owner and holder of said Lot No. 13 in said Block
Number 109 of the Original Townsite of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita
County, towits Mrs Mildred Stout, desires a Quit Claim Deed to said Lot 13 of said
Block 109, to cure objections to the title;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, a municipal corporation, in regular meeting assembled, that
the Honorable Kindel Faulk, Mayor, in conjunction with the City Secretary, Gee.
T. Henderson, of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, a municipal corporation, be and is
hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to the above described property, to
the owner, Mrs Mildred Stout.
Moved by Alderman Mason that Resolution No. 244 be approved and passed &i
as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Hammond, Cox and Mason.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance
of a permit to the Sinclair Oil Company to install 3 - 3M gal. and 1 - 550 gal. under-
ground gasoline storage tanks at their proposed service station located on the Jacksboro
Highway and Hampstead Lane, providing that same is installed in accoAjdance with require-
ments of the City Engineer.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Mason that the request of Wichita Coca-Cola Bottling'
Company, to remove the restrictions prohibiting the movement of trucks over Kell Blvd.
in excess of 7000 gross pounds, in the area between Holliday Street and Kemp B&vd.,
be denied, and the present restrictions remain in effect and be enforced.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen approve and authorize
tax refunds, both personal and real, for the amounts and reasons, as follows:
To G. C. McGuire, the sum of $5.32, a/c error in taxes on Lots 14 & 15, Blk 149A,
Highland, and Lot 15, Blk 232, Original, all for year 1951.
4 To IFaymond Parvin, the sum of $14.814, a/c error in taxes on Lot 5, Blk 21, Sibley
Taylor Addn. for year 1951.
To Frank J. Harbin, the sum of $14.614, a/c error in tax payment on personal property
for year 1953.
To First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. the sum of $114.08 a/c error tax payment on Lot 8,
Blk 145A Highland, for year 1953.
To Mrs R. E. Hilburn, the sum of $57.92 a/c double tax payment on Lot 6, Blk 66, Floral
Heights Addn. and Lot 14, Blk 1, Truehart, for year 1953.
To First Federal Savings & Loan Assn..the sum of $1414.16, a/c double tax payment on N
1/3 of Lots 21& 22, Blk 258, Original, for year 1953.
To Arthur Hoeffner, the sum of $2.88 for payment of personal taxes in error for year
1953,
urther, to direct the City Tax Assessor & Collector, or the City Clerk, to make the
-bove tax refunds.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen authorize the construction
=nd laying of a sanitary sewer line to the Armory Building, at the County Farm, connecting
'o the State Hospital sewer line at a point north of the 4-H Club Bldg., thence following
ore or less the natural contour of the area to the Armory; the approximate cost to be
17,188.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
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The natter of die-annexation of the Nelson-Stone Addition was discussed, where-
./ pon, the City Attorney was instructed to proceed to prepare the necessary ordinance and
submit the same to the Board of Aldermen for further consideration.
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Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen proceed to exercise the City's
option to obtain right and title to the 20 inch water line to Sheppard Field Air Force Base,
x as mentioned in the original Contract W-257-Eng-392, by and between the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas, and the United States of America, and to authorize and direct John P. Ruhmann, Director
of Utilities, to proceed in the manner necessary to acquire such right and title.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. 0�°'
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THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF WICHITA )
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore abandoned the alley across
Block 30-A of Highland Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, and
in such resolution abandoning such alley easements were retained for utilities; and
WHEREAS, W. L. Sullivan, the present owner of said Block 30-A has deposited
with the City of Wichita Falls and with each of the other utilities utilizing such easement
sufficient funds to remove the utilities now utilizing such easement, and the City has no
further use for such easement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Secretary, on behalf of the
City of Wichita Falls, execute in favor of W. L. Sullivan a quit-claim deed as to any
utility easement rights which it may hold in and to said Block 30-A of Highland Addition
to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 245 be approved and passed
as read.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Hammond, Cox and Mason.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Hammond that the Board of Aldermen approve and adopt the' 4'
plat of Thomas E. Harwell Subdivision of Block 1, Dorsey Subdivision of S.L.B. Jasper
Survey Abstract 168, copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of the records
hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis.and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of.Aldermen authorize payment to
N. H. Downing the sum of $108.53 being payment due Oct. 1, 1953, on a water main
contract entered into by and between the City and N..H. Downing dated June 6, 1953,
covering First Supplemental Addition to Park Place.Addition; further to direct the
City Clerk to draw a check for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
As advertised, the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1671 was, in all respects
duly held. Attorney Woodward Bass, representing Tschabold Jewelry Co. opposed passage
of the same. Both proponents and opponents were given ample opportunity to express
their views, thereupon the following motion was had:
Moved by Alderman Hammond that the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1671
be closed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Hammond, Cox and Mason.
Nays: None. (Auctioneers Ordinance)
Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize a refund to
McAlester Fuel Co. the sum of $207.00 for lease rental paid to the City in error Oct.
29, 1953, covering an oil and gas lease at Lake Kickapoo; further to direct the City
Clerk to draw a check for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
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The claim for damages against the City as alleged by Sarah M. Adams, was r
presented to the Board of Aldermen by the City Clerk, whereupon the matter was referred
to the City Attorney for investigation.
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Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen accept the resignation '
of City Manager Bill N. Taylor, effective December 1, 1953.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
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Mayor Kindel Faulk appointed H. A. Thomason to the office of City Manager
of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, effective December 1, 1953.
Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen approve and ratify the
appointment, made by Mayor Kindel Faulk, of H. A. Thomason as City Manager, effective
Dec. 1, 1953.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carri.hd.
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Moved by Alderman Mason that the Board of Aldermen accept, with regret, the
resignation of Alderman J. Paul Montgomery, and that the City Attorney be directed to
write a letter of appreciation to Alderman Montgomery, and that a copy of the same be
spread upon the Minutes.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
WHEREAS, J. A.UL MONTGOMERY has served the City of Wichita Falls as a member
of the Board of Aldermen with fidelity and distinction, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Montgomery has tendered his resignation as such member of the
Board of Aldermen, finding it necessary to resign for personal reasons, and
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret that the Board must accept such resignation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, that the resignation of Mr. Montgomery as a member of such Board of
Aldermen of said City be accepted with the regrets of the remaining members of such
Board that it is necessary that the same be accepted, and that as representatives
of the people of Wichita Falls, this City Council, extend to Mr. Montgomery their sin-
cere good wishes for his happiness and success in the future and the thanks of the
people of Wichita Falls for his services as a member of such Board of Aldermen.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Board of Aldermen personally
extend to Mr. Montgomery their appreciation for his counsel and advice as a member of
this Board and particularly commend him for the manner in which he has conducted himself
in this office, and further, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes
and an exemplified copy be sent Mr. Montgomery.
Moved by Alderman Hammond that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
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AFPROVED this the l/ day of December, 1953.
Mayor
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INFORMATION
DATE: November 23, 1953
TO: Mr. Taylor PLEASE SEE ME
PLEASE ADVISE
FROM: F.M. N,ugeley YOUR FILE
SUBJECT: Amended Plat Park Place Addition.
COMMENT:
Mr. Henry Fenix, attorney for Mr. Bobby Burns, is
submitting an amended plat of Blocks 8,9,10, and 11 of Park
Place Sub»Division. Mr. Burns is cancelling all the lots
in the above mentioned blocks and making large building
sites in place of a number of small lots. I recommend
that the plat be approved.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS
NOVEMBER 10, I3
ALFRED B. LAGASSE
DIRECTOR
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
ATTENTION: MR. TAYLOR
GENTLEMEN:
MR. HENRY B. PENIX, OFFICES 4333 WICHITA NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
REPRESENTING BOBBY BURNS, REQUESTS THAT STREETS BE CLOSED IN THE
FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
( I) Avis AVENUE THROUGH BLOCKS 9, 10 AND II
(2) ELDON AVENUE BETWEEN BLOCKS 9 AND IO
(3) CARLISLE AVENUE BETWEEN BLOCKS 8 AND IO
(4) A PORTION OF MEMORIAL DRIVE FROM BLOCK 9 THROUGH
BLOCK II
(5) AND SAN JACINTO STREET THROUGH BLOCK II
OF PARKS PLACE SUBDIVISION, WHICH IS A PORTION OF J. A. SCOTT SURVEY
NUMBERS 8 AND 9 WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS. THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION DOES
NOT AFFECT THE PARK DEPARTMENT AS WE WOULD MAINTAIN THE RIGHT OF IN"
CRESS AND EGRESS OF MEMORIAL DRIVE. THE OTHER STREETS IN QUESTION
ARE OFF OF THE PARK PROPERTIES AND DO NOT AFFECT OUR LANDS IN ANY WAY.
IF THERE IS FURTHER INFORMATION THAT I CAN GIVE YOU, PLEASE ADVISE ME.
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CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RECORD OF NOVE MBER 13 MEETING
The Traffic Commission of the City of Wichita Falls met in the Council Room
of the Municipal Auditorium, November 13, 1953, at 2:00 p.m. with the following
members present:
J. Walter Friberg City Attorney
Earl Williams Traffic Engineer
- ill N. Taylor City Manager
F. M. Rugeley Director of Public Works
G. H. Kirby Asst. Supt. of Schools
C. C. Daniel Chief of Police
Murry Johnson Captain of Traffic
Harry %heat Chairman, Citizens Safety Council
Steve Latham City Judge
Titus T. Mitchell Asst. City Attorney
The following matters were considered and action taken as indicated:
The advisability of placing parking meter maintenance and collections
under the jurisdiction of the police department was discussed.
Moved by Harry Wheat that the matter be held in abeyance until the first
of the year. The motion was seconded by Bill N. Taylor and carried.
Moved by Bill N. Taylor to submit the request for bus stops on Flood Street
to the Negro Chamber of Commerce for recommendation. The motion was seconded by
Harry Wheat and carried.
Moved by C. C. Daniel that the request for two cab stands at 8th and Ohio
be granted. The motion was seconded by Bill N. Taylor aid carried.
Moved by Bill N. Taylor that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City
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Council that the request from the Citizens Safety Council to eliminate parking
on the North side of Ninth and Eleventh Streets from Lamar to Bluff, between the
hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. be granted. Tne motion was seconded by F. M. Rugeley
and carried.
Moved by Bill N. Taylor to deny the request of Mr. J. Thomas Rhamstive con-
cerning parking meters. The motion was seconded by C. C. Daniel and carried.
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Moved by Bill N. Taylor to defer action for 30 days on angle parking in
1000 block of 7th Street. The motion was seconded by G. H. Kirby and carried.
Moved by G. H. Kirby that. the Chairman appoint a committee to study the
possibility of prohibiting curb loading of deliveries on Scott Street during
certain hours and make recommendation concerning same. The motion was seconded
by Titus Mitchell and carried.
The following committee was appointed:
Earl Williams
Murry Johnson
Harry Wheat
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS APPROVE
PLEASE NOTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
AND RETURN
FOR YOUR
INFORMATION
DATE: November 13, 1953
PLEASE SEE ME
TO:
Geo. T. Henderson PLEASE ADVISE
FROM:
F.M. Rugeley YOUR FILE
SUBJECT:
Thomas E. Harwell Sub-Division
COMMENT:
Ath reference to the Thomas E. Harwell Sub-Division
plat, I think that this plat is now in a satisfactory condition
for recording, and I recommend that a certificate be issued.
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EXCERPT FROM MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN HELD 9- i-53 e
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Board of Aldermen approve the plat of
Thos. H. Harwell Subdivision of Block le of Dorsey Subd. S.L.B. spr Sur. Abet
168, prcvviding the same is approved by the City Engineer, F. M. Rugeley. The
Board of Aldermen further approves the plan of Thies. B. Harwell ti pay $100.00 to the
City for park purposes in lieu of donating land. Copy of said plat is attached
hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mason and carried.
Geo. T. Henderson, City Clerk
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