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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
November 22, 1954
RESOLUTION NO. 264
RESOLUTION CALLING TAX BOND ELECTION
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HE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA 1
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, convened in regular session
at the regular meeting place within said City on the 22nd day of November, 1954, with the
following members present, to—wit:
Lloyd Thomas Mayor
D . E. A. Cox Alderman
R. P. Willis Alderman
Jack Hammond Alderman
Elie Lam Alderman
Bailey Meissner Alderman
E. Liepold Alderman
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
and the following members absent, to—wit: None, when the following business was transacted.
The Mayor introduced a resolution which was read in full. Anderman Liepold made a
“otion that the resolution be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Alderman Lam, and
=s adopted by the following vote: YEAS: Aldermen Cox, Willis, Hammond, Lam, Meissner and
iiepold. NAYS: None. The Mayor requested to be recorded as voting "Yea.' The resolution thus
adopted follows:
RESOLUTION CALLING TAX BOND ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING THE PROPOSITION OF
'SSUING WATERWORKS SYSTEM TAX BONDS TO THE PROPERTY TAX PAYING VOTERS OF THE CITY; AND FIXING
HE DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO THE HOLDING OF SAID ELECTION; AND DECLARING EMERGENCY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: That an election shall be held in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, on
he 14 day of December, 1954, at which election there shall be submitted to the duly qualified
.esident of said City who own taxable property within said City and who have duly rendered the
same for taxation, for their action thereupon, the following proposition, to—wit:
PROPOSITION
SHALL THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000), MATURING SERIALLY
WITHIN THIRTY—FIVE (35) YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES, BEARING
INTEREST AT THE RATE NOT EXCEEDING FOUR PER CENT (44) PER ANNUM,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO
THE CITY'S EXISTING WATERWORKS SYSTEM, AND TO LEVY TAXES UPON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN'SAID CITY ANNUALLY SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE
INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS IT ACCRUES AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND
TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID BONDS AS IT MATURES?
Section 2: That said election shall be held at the following polling places:
City Voting Precinct Polling Place
1 (County Voting Precincts Nos 1 & 8) Steed Motor Co. 1200 Lamar
2 (County Voting Precinct No. 2) Travis School 300 Third St.
3 (that portion of County voting Precincts Barwise School
Nos 3 and 40 lying within City)
4 (County Voting Precincts Nos 4 and 5) County Courthouse
5 (County Voting Precinct No. 6) Lutheran School 2222 Brook
6 (That portion of County voting Precincts Washington School 700 Flood
Nos 7 and 54 lying within City)
I 7 (County Voting Precinct No. 9) Kemp Public Library Lamar Park
{ 8 (County Voting Precinct No. 10) Oechsner Electric Co. 809 Brook
9 (County Voting Precinct No, 11) Reagan School 1104 Broad
t.
10 (County Voting Precinct No. 12) 17th St. Fire Station 17th & Holliday
11 (That portion of County Voting Precincts Jefferson St. Fire Station 507 Jefferson
1' Nos 13 and 42 lying within City)
12 (County Voting Precinct No. 14) 7th St. Fire Station 701 Warford
13 (County Voting Precincts Nos 15 and 18 Alamo School
and that portion of No. 53 lying in
City)
14 (County Voting Precinct No. 16) 1700 Pearl
15 (That portion of County Voting Precinct Lone Star Gas Co. Warehouse, 1426 Sibley
No. 17 lying in City)
16 (County Voting Precincts Nos 19 and 44) Giddings St. Fire Station, Giddings & Ave H
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City Voting Precinct Polling Place
17 (County Voting Precinct No. 20) Zundelowitz School 1706 Polk
18 (That portion of County Voting Precinctd English Pharmacy 2414-A Tenth St.
21 and 22 lying within City)
19 (County Voting Precinct No. 23) Buchanan Street Fire Sta. 1800 Buchanan
20 (That portion of County Voting Precinct Sam Houston School 2500 Grant
No. 24 lying in City)
21 (That portion of County Voting Precinct Wininger Food Store 601 N. Broadway
No. 41 lying in City) TM
22 (That portion of County Voting Precincts Avenue X Fire Sta. Kemp & Ave. %
Nos 51 and 52 lying in City)
23 (That portion of County voting Precinct Ben Franklin School 2112 Speedway
No. 43 lying in City)
24 (That portion of County Voting Precincts Crockett School 3015 Avenue H
Nos 25 and 45 lying in City)
25 (That portion of County Voting Precincts Carrigan School 1609 Blonde
Nos 47 and 50 lying in City)
Section 3: That the election officials, for the purpose of this election shall be
the following:
Precinct Presiding Judge Precinct Presiding Judge
1 E. P. Nevin 13 Mrs R. E. Benson
2 Mrs C. 0. Simmons 14 Mrs W. E. Brothers
3 M. 0. Moore 15 Mrs R. E. Stone
4 L. L. Kuntz 16 Everett Hughes
5 Jake Harris 17 N. A. Moore
6 Prof A. E. Holland 18 R. J. Claypool
7 Mrs E. D. Trevathan 19 Geo. A. Smoot
8 J. M. Saber 20 Mrs J. S. Counts
9 Roscoe Staten 21 Frank Johnson
le Mrs J. W. Thomas 22 Mrs J. Fred Vernon
11 Mrs Mozelle Lasenan 23 L. T. Thurman
12 Mrs C. K. Walsh 24 Mrs Tom Fortune
25 C. L. Morph
Section 4: That said election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of
the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and only duly qualified resident electors
of the City of Wichita Falls who own taxable property within said City and who have duly
rendered the same for taxation shall be qualified to vote.
Section 5: That the ballots of said election shall conform to the requirenents of
Chapter VI of the Election Code of the State of Texas, Chapter 492, Acts of the 52nd Legislature
1951, and shall have printed thereon the following:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS
AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 61 of the Election Code (codified by Vernon as
Article 6.05 of said Code), a square shall be printed on the ballot beside each of the above
expressions. The voter may vote by placing an X or a plus sign, or any mark that clearly
shows his intention, in the square beside the expression of his choice; or he may vote by
marking out one of the above expressions, thus leaving the other as indicating his vote on
the proposition.
Section 6: That notice of said election shall be given by posting a notice contain-
ing a substantial copy of this resolution at the City Hall and at a public place in each of
the voting precincts of the City not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date on which
said election is to be held, and by publishing such notice on the same day in each of two •
successive weeks in the "Wichita Falls Record News," the official newspaper of the City and
being a newspaper of general circulation and published within said City, the first of said
publications to be not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date set for said election.
Section 7; That the need for the waterworks improvements and extensions to be
accomplished by the issuance of said bonds is urgent for the prevention of disease and to
afford adequate service for the inhabitants of the City of Wichita Falls, and because of
these facts the Board of Aldermen hereby declares that this resolution constitutes an emergency
measure on the ground of urgent public need for the preservation of the peace, health, and
safety of citizens and property of the City, and this resolution take effect and be in force
from and after its adoption.
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Moved by Alderman Hammond that the Minutes of the regular meeting held Nov. 8, 1954,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 265
WHEREAS, an initiative petition has heretofore been filed with respect to the
matter of artificial fluoridation of the water supply of the City of Wichita Falls;
WHEREAS, under the Charter provisions of the City of Wichita Falls the Board of
Aldermen are required to submit such issue to the qualified voters of said City at the next
election in such City;
WHEREAS, all persons residing within the corporate limits of the City of Wichita
Falls who have qualified as voters by paying their poll tax or claiming an exemption are
eligible to vote in such election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT a ballot be submitted at the next City
election on December 14, 1954, as follows:
FOR CONTINUING ARTIFICIAL FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY WATER SUPPLY
AGAINST CONTINUING ARTIFICIAL FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY WAriN SUPPLY
Said election to be held in conjunction with the Water Bond election on said date, which has
this day been ordered.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that Resolution No. 265 be and the same is hereby
adopted and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Meissner, Hammond, Cox, Lam and Liepold.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen approve and ratify the
Minutes of the meeting of the Park Board held November 16, 1954, copy of which is attached
• hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen approve and ratify the
Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board of Wichita Falls held November 19, 1954,
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
As advertised, bids for the purchase of one 1954 or 1955 standard coupe, and two
1/2 ton pickup trucks were opened by the City Clerk and read aloud by John P. Ruhmann,
Director of Utilities. The bids were as follows:
Randel-Presley Chev. Co. Net Price $3270.36
less trade-in value of 1-1950 Dodge Pickup,
and 1-1949 International Pickup and 1-1948
Ford Pickup.
North Texas Motor Co. Net Price $3452.33
41 less trade-in value of 1-1950 Dodge Pickup,
one 1949 International Pickup and 1-1948 Ford
Pickup.
organ Motor Co. Net Price $2993.29
less trade-Sn value of same vehicles as
listed above
International Harvester Co. on two pickups Net Price $ 1970.00
less trade-in value of 1-1949 International
Pickup and 1-1948 Ford Pickup.
(Wo bid on the Standard Coupe)
Moved by Alderman Lam that the above and foregoing bids be referred to John P.
Ruhmann, Dir. of Utilities, and Geo. Mobley, Purchasing Agent.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1705 Y �
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, SALE OR GIFT TO MINORS
OF PRINTED MATERIAL, PHONOGRAPH RECORDS, PICTORIAL MATERIAL OR OBJECTS WHICH ARE OBSCENE,"`4 "
IMMORAL, LEWD, LASCIVIOUS OR INDECENT; PROHIBITING THE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, SALE OR
GIFT TO MINORS OF PRIA M MATERIAL CONTAINING ACCOUNTS OF CRIMINAL DEEDS OF BLOODSHED, a
LUST OR CRIME; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. 1/44411,4
Moved by Alderman Willis that Ordinance No. 1705 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried by the following vote:
Aldermen
Yeas: Willis, Meissner, Lam and Liepold.
Aldermen
Nays: Cox and Hammond.
ORDINANCE NO. 1706
AN ORDINANCEC&F,A7'IING. A BOARD OF LITERARY REVIEW TO BE KNOWN AS THE BOARD OF x'
REVIEW FOR JUVENILE READERS; PROVIDING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS, THEIR ELIGIBILITY AND
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING THE DUTIES AND AREAS IN WHICH THE BOARD SHALL NOT ACT;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Alderman Liepold that Ordinance No. 1706 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Meissner, Lam and Liepold.
Aldermen
Nays: Cox and Hammond.
ORDINANCE NO. 1707
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY '✓
ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, THE SAME LYING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FROM THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, ALL OF WHICH ARE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE. (Singleton Addition)
Moved by Alderman Willis that Ordinance No. 1707 be and the same is hereby
introduced.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Meissner, Hammond, Cox, Lam and Liepold.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 1708
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 179 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1641 THE SAME BEING THE
TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (C) TO SAID
SECTION 179 DEFINING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AS BEING THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, NEW
YEARS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY.
Moved by Alderman Lam that Ordinance No. 1708 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Meissner, Hammond, Cox, Lam and Liepold.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 1709 „;1'{
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF SECTION IV AND ARTICLE 3 AND ARTICLE '
10 OF SECTION XII OF THE PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THE SAME
BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1688, BY ADDING THERETO AS FOLLOWS:
Moved by Alderman Meissner that Ordinance No. 1709 be and the same is hereby °t4
approved and passed as read.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Meissner, Hammond, Cox, Lam and Liepold.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to Wichita
.,. * General Hospital the sum of $6513.06 for October charity patients, and direct the City Clerk
to draw a check for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried.
AO74 Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen authorize the execution of
a Release and Quit Claim Easement to E. F. Riley on an Easement hoross a certain tract of
land out of J. A. Scott Survey No. 18, Wichita County, Texas, as of record in Book 246,
Page 357, Deed Records, Wichita Count Texas; furl er to authorize and empower f y, � power Mayor Lloyd
C. Thomas to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried unanimously.
The Public Hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Board to change the
name of Call Field Road to White Blvd. was duly held. Messrs Terry, Glickman and Atkinson
presented historic reasons why the name should not be changed whereupon the following
motion was had:
Moved by Alderman Cox that the public hearing be closed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the request to change the name of Call Field Road be
and the same is hereby denied.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
Bids covering maintenance of Communications for the Police and Fire Departments,
as presented by Marshal M. Rusk and Perry &Bob, were discussed, whereupon the following
motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Lam that the above and foregoing bids be deferred to a later
date.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
A request was presented from Mr. Joe Farabee for an adjustment on his sewer main
reimbursement contract in Surrey Circle, whereupon Mr. F. M. Rugeley recommended the City
make a refund adjustment of $581.86, and pay Mr. Joe Farabee $100.00 for each house attached
. to the off-site sewer line until the entire amount of $581.86 has been refunded, thereupon
the following motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Liepold that the Board of Aldermen accept the recommendation of
Y. M. Rugeley and authorize and direct the City Clerk to make such refunds when and at
such time as F. M. Rugeley so advises the City Clerk, in writing, of such connections above
referred to.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
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John P. Ruhmann reported to the Council that the City could not comply with the
request of certain petitioners who reside on the Burkburnett Highway near where the same
intersects with Bacon Switch Road, for water connections off of the Sheppard Field water
line, due to the fact that the City contract with the Government prohibits additional
connections.
Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen accept the report of John
P. Ruhmann, Director of Utilities, and refuse to make additional connections.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen approve the plans and spec' I.
fications for a new fire truck, and direct the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to
be opened on December 27th.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Lam that the Board of Aldermen accept the recommendation of , ,`<.r
H. A. Thomason, City Manager, and grant permission to the Cowden Cab Co. and/or the Wichita
Cab Co. to use a two-meter space loading zone in front of Safeway Store in the 600 block ' 1111
Indiana Street, and a two-meter space loading zone at Parker's Store at 512 Indiana; and .
authorize the City Manager to confer with the Taxicab Companies for some suitable location
in the 1100 or 1200 block on Indiana.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Liepold that the Board of Aldermen authorize the following tax 4
refunds:
To First Federal Savings &Loan Assn. $36.48, on account of double payment on Lot 10,
Blk E, Floral Heights Addn. for the year 1954.
To Mrs G. T. Singleton, $39.04, on account of 1954 taxes paid on Blocks 23
and 19, Park Place Addn. which is out of the
city limits;
further, to direct the City Tax Assessor to make such refunds.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Liepold that the Board of Aldermen authorize tax adjustments
#1 through 210, totaling the sum of $1160.00, as requested by the City Tax Assessor &
Collector, copy of the request being attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hammond that the Board of Aldermen authorize the execution of
a contract with Vinson, Elkins, Weems &Searls, for their bond attorney to carry out pro- 1
ceedings of the Bond Ilection and to authorize H. A. Thomason, City Manager, or Mayor
Lloyd C. Thomas to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen authorize the execution of
a contract with Joe Ward for engineering services on the proposed water distribution ✓ ()
project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as read to the Council j
by the City Manager this date and to authorize and empower the City Manager, H. A. Thomason to execute the said contract for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen approve and authorize the
execution of a contract on 257.4 acres of land out of John A. Scott Surveys Nos 8 and 9,
and the A. F. Criswell Survey in Wichita County, Texas, by and between A. C. Parks, Trustee
sr
of the Estate of W. F. Weeks, a Bankrupt, No. 601 in Bankruptcy, United States District
Court, Northern District of Texas, Wichita Falls Division, and the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas, upon the terms and conditions recited in the contract, as read to the City Council
by City Attorney J. Walter Friberg, and to authorize and empower City Manager H. A. Thomason
to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried unanimously.
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As advertised, bids for the purchase of sewage pumps were opened by the City Clerk
and read aloud by F. M. Rugeley, Dir. of Public Works. The bids were as follows:
Fairbanks Morse & Co. bid on 2-100 G.P. pumps and motors $1002.00 fob factory
/J. W. Drake & Associates, bid on one 1-unit 100 G.P. Airlift 2350.00 " "
R. B. Carter Sales, bid on one 1-unit 100 G.P. Airlift 2455.00 " "
Blackburn Smith Mfg. Co. Inc. bid on one 1-unit G00 G.P. Airlift 2496.00 " "
+,,, Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen accept the recommendation
'Obi F. M. Rugeley, Dir, of Public Works, and award the bid for sewage pumps to Fairbanks
,, Morse Co. at their bid price of $1002.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
Moved byAlderman Willis that F. N. Rugeley, Director of Public Works, be
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r'authorized to negotiate a price with Fairbanks Morse & Co. for separate motor and pump
to use a drive shaft with flexible couplings.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
As advertised, bids for the purchase of tires and tubes were opened by the City
Clerk and read aloud by City Manager H. A. Thomason. The bids were as follows:
Hodges Tire Co. $4555.41
Paulk Tire &Appliance Co. 4778174
Firestone Stores 4993.05
Jules Bohnn Tire & Batter Co. 4740.87, less 2% cash discount
Hazelwood Royal Tire Serv. 5005.94, less 1/2 of 1% cash discount
B. F. Goodrich Co. 5312.63
Moved by Alderman Lam that the above and foregoing bids be referred to Geo. A.
Mobley, Purchasing Agent, for recommendation.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
As advertised, bids for the purchase of 80 tons e&c96ans of OA 45 aephalt in
! drums were opened by the City Clerk and read aloud by F. H. Rugeley, Dir. of Public Works,
The bids were as follows:
Col Tex Refining Co. $35.00 per ton
Southern Asphalt &Pet. Co. 36.00 " "
The Texas Co. 41.30 n
Moved by Alderman Liepold that the above and foregoing bids be referred to F. M.
Rugeley, Dir. of Public Works, for recommendation.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
Mr. Sidney Gaines, an official of the United Electric Service Co., appeared before
the Board of Aldermen to request the City to construct a 30" concrete drainage ditch on
California Street, between Galveston and San Antonio Streets, abutting their property, and
further requesting the City to pay one-half of the estimated cost of $1500.00 for 30"
concrete pipe, and the city to pay the entire installation cost, estimated between $600.00
and $700.00, making the total estimated cost to the City of $1450.00; whereupon the following
motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Hammond that Mayor Lloyd C. Thomas appoint a committee to
investigate the merits of the request and report back to the Council.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
Mayor Lloyd C. Thomas appointed Aldermen.Jack C. Hammond and Bailey Meissner
as a committee of two to serve in this capacity.
The Invocation was given by Rev. A. H. Logan of the Grace Methodist Church.
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Moved by Alderman Lam that the meeting be adjourned. 3i
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Motion seconded by Alderman Hammond and carried.
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The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
APPROVED this the / day of 1954. '
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD
NOVEMBER 16, 1954
THE WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 12:00 NOON,
NOVEMBER 16, 1954, IN THE BAMBOO ROOM IN THE KEMP HOTEL. THE CHAIRMAN
PRESIDED.
MEMBERS PRESENT WERE: MR. HAROLD JONES, CHAIRMAN
MRS. HENRY BARTON, VICE CHAIRMAN
MRS. JOE HERSEY, MEMBER
MR. L. R. BLOODWORTH, MEMBER
OTHERS ATTENDING WERE: MR. H. A. THOMASON, CITY MANAGER
MR. CONRAD LOHOEFER, WICHITA DAILY TIMES
SPENCER P. ELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
ED DANIEL, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
LOIS MCCONNELL, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
KENNETH GOLIGHTLY, CEMETERY MANAGER
JACK JOHNSON, GOLF PRO
JOYCE LE MASTER, MR. ELLIS' SECRETARY
ITEMII: MR. ELLIS READ THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING AND THEY WERE
APPROVED AS READ,
ITEM 2: MR. ELLIS PRESENTED A LETTER TO THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDING
RENTAL RATES ON THE FACILITIES AT THE WEEKS PARK CLUB HOUSE.(COPY ATTACHED)
MR. BLOODWORTH MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD RECOMMEND THE COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE
RATES AS SHOWN. SECONDED BY MRS. HERSEY. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 3: ON SEPTEMBER I, 1953, THE BOARD RECOMMENDED THAT $1.50 PER
SQUARE FOOT BE CHARGED FOR LOTS IN RIVERSIDE CEMETERY. THIS RATE WAS
ESTABLISHED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 1953. SINCE
THE COMPLETION OF THE SURVEY OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY UNIT IV, INDIVIDUAL
ADULT AND INFANT SPACES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED. MR. BLOODWORTH MOVED THAT THE
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COUNCIL ESTABLISH A RATE OF $25 EACH FOR SINGLE INFANT SPACES AND A RATE
OF $50 EACH FOR SINGLE ADULT SPACES, AND THAT THE CHARGE OF $1.50 PER SQUARE
FOOT FOR LOTS REMAIN IN AFFECT. SECONDED BY MRS. BARTON. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 4: MR. ELLIS PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM MR. RUSSELL KURTZ
REPRESENTING THE TULSA STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION. DURING THE DISCUSSION THAT
FOLLOWED IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT SPUDDER PARK IS UNSUITABLE FOR THIS SPECIAL
ACTIVITY. MRS. HERSEY MOVED THAT THIS REQUEST BE DENIED. SECONDED BY
MRS. BARTON. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 5: MR. ELLIS PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM THE LIONS CLUB, SPONSORS
OF BOY SCOUT TROOP jell, TO ENLARGE THE SCOUT HUT IN SCOTLAND PARK.(COPY
ATTACHED) MOVED BY MRS. HERSEY THAT THE REQUEST BE GRANTED. SECONDED
BY MR. BLOODWORTH. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 6: POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION 114 WAS DISCUSSED BUT NO
ACTION WAS TAKEN.
ITEM 7: A PLAT OF FAITH VILLAGE UNIT IV WAS PRESENTED, AND AFTER
CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION MR. BLOODWORTH MOVED THAT MR. ELLIS NOTIFY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION THAT THE PLAT WAS DISAPPROVED BECAUSE IF DOES NOT
COMPLY WITH RESOLUTION 114. SECONDED BY MRS. BARTON. MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
I UUITER«QFFI'CE MEMORANDUM .
TO: CITY MANAGER NOVEMBER 4, 1954
FROM: DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: RENTAL RATES ON WEEKS PARK CLUB HOUSE
COMMENT:
THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NOW HAS CONTROL OF THE UPSTAIRS
FACILITIES IN THE WEEKS PARK CLUB HOUSE, AND IS SETTING UP A RECREATION
PROGRAM THAT WILL OPERATE IN THIS FACILITY. AT THE SAME TIME, THERE ARE
A GREAT MANY REQUESTS FROM VARIOUS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT THESE
FACILITIES FOR SOCIAL FUNCTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. A DEFINITE POLICY
ON THE RENTING OF THESE FACILITIES SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED AND A RENTAL
RATE SET AND ABIDED BY.
ACTIVITIES IN THIS LOCATION FALL INTO THREE GROUPS: EVENTS SPONSORED BY
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, EVENTS SPONSORED BY A NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, AND COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES. MAY I RECOMMEND THAT THE
FOLLOWING RATES BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE USE OF THESE FACILITIES.
1. THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BE EXEMPT FROM THE
PAYMENT OF ANY RENT FOR THE USE OF THIS FACILITY PROVIDED THIS
DEPARTMENT HAS COMPLETE CHARGE AND CONTROL OF THE ACTIVITY.
2. THAT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, OR INDIVIDUALS NOT PROFITING
FINANCIALLY BY THE USE OF THESE FACILITIES, BE ALLOWED TO USE
THIS SPACE AT THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM: 'BALLROOM $20
DINING ROOM $10, AND NORTH LOUNGE $5.
3. THAT GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS DESIRING TO UTILIZE THE FACILITIES
FOR MONEY MAKING ENTERPRISES BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE COMMERCIAL
RATE: BALLROOM $30, DINING ROOM $20, AND NORTH LOUNGE $10.
THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WOULD FURNISH THE SPACE FOR THE MEETING,
A MAXIMUM OF 150 CHAIRS, 15 BANQUET TYPE TABLES, AND CLEAN THE PREMISES
AFTER THE ACTIVITY AS PART OF THE RENTAL PRICE, IF ADDITIONAL CHAIRS
AND TABLES ARE REQUIRED AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $2 PER TABLE AND $2 PER
DOZEN CHAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED. $5 WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THE USE OF THE PIANO
AND $5 FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
DESIRED OR REQUIRED BY THE RENTER SUCH AS TABLE CLOTHS, SILVER, DINNER
PLATES, ETC., MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CONCESSIONAIRE AT THE CLUB
HOUSE.
IS/ SPENCER P. ELLIS
SPENCER P. ELLIS
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POST OFFICE BOX 2345
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
OCTOBER 27, 1954
MR. SPENCER ELLIS, PARK COMMISSIONER
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
DEAR MR. ELLIS:
RE: PROPOSED ROOM ADDITION
BOY SCOUT TROOP #,II CAMP HUT
LOCATION - WEST SIDE OF SCOTLAND
PARK, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
SPONSORED BY THE LIONS CLUB
THE LIONS CLUB OF WICHITA FALLS, SPONSOR OF BOY SCOUT TROOP
Oil CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST SIXTEEN YEARS AT THE SAME LOCATION
IN SCOTLAND PARK, RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS APPLICATION WITH ATTACHED
PLAT OF PROPOSED ROOM ADDITION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PRESENT
38 FOOT BY 24 FOOT METAL CAMP HUT BUILDING USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR
BOY SCOUT ACTIVITIES.
TROOP4?II HAS REMAINED ACTIVE, UNDER ADULT LEADERSHIP,
ALL THESE YEARS WITH PRESENT WEEKLY AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY
FIFTEEN (I5) YOUNG BOYS BETWEEN THE AGES OF II AND 13 YEARS;
' TOGETHER WITH THE SCOUTMASTER, HIS ASSISTANT AND MEMBERS OF TROOP
COMMITTEE.
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THIS PROPOSED ADDITIONAL ROOM IS NEEDED FOR STORING CAMP
EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE IN THE MAIN BUILDING FOR
GAMES AND ALL OTHER SCOUT ACTIVITIES,
THIS PROPOSED ADDITIONAL ROOM, AS SHOWN BY THE ATTACHED
PLAT, WILL ADJOIN THE NORTH WALL OF THE MAIN BUILDING. THE
MATERIAL USED WILL CONSIST OF CORRUGATED SHEET IRON METAL WITH
CONCRETE FLOOR, WITH HINGED DOORS AND MASTER LOCK) AND ALUMINUM PAINT.
ESTIMATED COST - INCLUDING LABOR AND MATERIAL ^- $260.
YOUR FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION WILL BE SINCERELY APPRECIATED.
VERY TRULY YOURS,
THE LIONS CLUB
BY /S/ PAT COHEN
PAT COHEN, PRES.
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
COMMENT:
$Ili, rki Or MUTING 4 PLANNING NOMI Li WICHITA PALLS HILO
FEM. gonna 1,54
The meeting wee WINO to order it 100 30 P. M. 4 Chairman
�:mlter v. Cline with thee following nbnware ;isasatt
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1. 1. :uyr Norm moved that Um Aidgse■rs South Addition to taken
into to. city Unite provided the owners simply with the recommendation
contained in a letter from the Department of I"utlia iiorks. Recommendations
.cre that all paving. driveways, walks, and utilities be installed in
cenfer eves w:th the Citile specifications and subject to Public yoga.
Dust iaspeatisa ad appe velf and that a bond be posted to guarantee
eaintemaees et eztstsat ps,u sane for a period of one ,year from the time
of accep$aeer.
lbe mottos wsa seceded bqr Tu Foley and passed.
2. T. Iiaasyr lh.e. moved that the omees end Spitler Additimee
also be taken into the oily limits. The native Use eos ceded by Taw Foley
and passed.
3, Hr. kris .Jt►1tr owed that 'll* plat et the We. A. Crawford Adaitios
be approved. The motion was areoudedhy Pets Estes and serried.
4. Action ea appe'eral of the preliminary plat of Westover dills
Subdivision sae postponed.
The neetieg wise adjourned at 31,15 P. ■.
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS PLEASE NOTE
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
FOR YOUR
INFORMATION
TO: H. A. Thomason DATE:November 17, 1954 PLEASE SEE ME
PLEASE ADIVSE
FROM: Ben C. Armstrong
YOUR FILE
SUBJECT: Automobile Cancellations:
COMMENT:
Re-cap of Adjustments # 1 thru 210 constituting
cancellations of automobiles assessments made in error
against Servicemen, non-residents of Wichita Falls,
and automobiles purchased after January 1, resulting
in a total loss in value for the City of $72,500. ,
and a total loss in taxes of $1,160.00
I recommend these adjustments be approved.
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