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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
Reverend John McLarty, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Charlene Carey, Recreation
This item was postponed to a future meeting due to the employee not being available.
Item 3b — Proclamation — Domestic Violence Awareness Month, First Step, Inc.
8:31 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in Wichita Falls, and encouraged all citizens to light a candle to honor
all victims of domestic violence, and support First Step of Wichita Falls and their efforts
to provide outreach, education, hope, and healing.
Item 3c — Proclamation — National Arts and Humanities Month, Wichita Falls
Alliance for Arts & Culture
8:33 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming October 2022 as National Arts and
Humanities Month in Wichita Falls and called upon citizens to celebrate, support, and
promote the arts and culture in our city.
Item 3d — Proclamation — Financial Aid Awareness, Zavala & Café con Leche
8:40 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2022 as College
Financial Aid Awareness Month in Wichita Falls, and urged citizens to encourage all
students to take the steps necessary to apply for college so they can achieve their dreams
and positively impact the future success of our community and nation.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
8:45 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 September 20, 2022 Regular Meeting of the
Mayor and City Council
Item 5a — Resolution 118-2022
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Joint Funding Agreement for
Water Resources Investigations, Number 23SJJFATX039000, with the U.S. Geological
Survey for $86,463.00.
Item 5b — Resolution 119-2022
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Automated Side Loader through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck
Sales, Inc. in the amount of $357,932.00, one (1) Automated Side Loader through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck
Sales, Inc. in the amount of $368,353.00 and one (1) Automated Side Loader Crane
Carrier Chassis LET2-46 through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Bond
Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $207,724.00 and Labrie Automated Right
Hand 31 CY ASL through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Reliance Truck &
Equipment in the amount of$177,252.24.
Item 5c — Resolution 120-2022
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Front Loader through the TIPS Purchasing
Cooperative from Ved Heritage Properties, Ltd. dba Volvo & Mack Trucks of Waco in the
amount of$335,400.00.
Item 5d — Resolution 121-2022
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Commercial Side Loader through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck
Sales, Inc. in the amount of$289,847.00.
Item 5e — Resolution 122-2022
Resolution approving extension of the contract for operation and maintenance of jointly
owned lake and canal systems by the City of Wichita Falls and the Wichita County Water
Improvement District No. 2 in the amount of$290,124.00.
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Planning & Zoning Commission, August 10, 2022
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Item 7a(i) — Public Hearing on Ordinance to rezone +/- 4.11 acres of land located at
4413, 4415, and 4419 Sisk Road (G. Tompkins Addition, Lots 1, 2, and 3) from Light
Industrial (LI) to Single Family 2 (SF-2)
8:48 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:48 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the rezone project for three
properties located on Sisk Road from Light Industrial to Single Family 2 due to split zoning
to allow for the construction of a home. This project was unanimously approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommends approval.
George Tompkins, applicant and owner of the property, addressed the City Council and
discussed his plans to build a home on the lot.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 8:52 a.m.
Item 7a(ii) — Ordinance 45-2022
8:52 a.m.
Ordinance to rezone +/- 4.11 acres of land located at 4413, 4415, & 4419 Sisk Road (G.
Tompkins Addition, Lots 1, 2, & 3) from Light Industrial (LI) to Single Family 2 (SF-2)
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 45-2022.
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 7b(i) — Public Hearing on Ordinance to granting franchises for ambulance
service to American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. and Tran Star Inc.
8:52 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:52 a.m.
Lou Kreidler, Director of Health, discussed the ambulance franchise permit required every
five years, and stated the renewals were postponed due to COVID. Both American
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Medical Response (AMR) Ambulance Service, Inc., and Tran Star Inc. have submitted
complete applications with all required information and both have been approved.
Councilor Whiteley asked about the ambulance contract. Mr. Leiker stated that the
contract is a separate item that will come before the Council at a future date.
Ms. Kreidler discussed the need to have an ambulance franchise to ensure that we have
quality services in our community that meet requirements set out by City ordinance.
Councilor Whiteley discussed his concerns about the need for a contingency plan should
one of the ambulance services leave. He has heard we are not furthering EMS training
with Fire Department personnel and with so many cities across the state moving toward
Fire based EMS he is concerned if we are prepared to move that direction if needed.
Mr. Leiker stated that there have been discussions regarding this subject and asked Ken
Prillaman, Fire Chief, to address this question.
Chief Prillaman stated that they monitor the use of our advanced medical resources, and
discussed the expense to advance those skills. The ambulance service has improved,
they are committed to the market, and the performance is good. It would be expensive
to warehouse the skills and equipment when there is a second private company that will
support the market if needed. Chief Prillaman noted that his peers who operate Fire
based EMS do so at a loss, discussed issues with reimbursement collections, and the
possible over $1 million supplement to run Fire based EMS in this market. He will bring
back a more in depth staff report with statistics at a future meeting.
There was further discussion regarding the difference between the ambulance contract
and the franchise.
Councilor Whiteley discussed his desire to be part of the conversation regarding the
renewal of the contract for ambulance services. There was brief discussion regarding the
City of Amarillo contract and the need to make sure we have an in depth contract in place.
Councilor Whiteley stated that his personal opinion is that we need to find money in the
budget to further EMS certifications.
Ms. Kreidler clarified that Franchise Fees are every five years, and that every ambulance
service must renew the permit for every box annually.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:03 a.m.
Item 7b(ii) — Ordinance 46-2022
9:03 a.m.
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Ordinance granting franchises for ambulance service to American Medical Response
Ambulance Service, Inc. and Tran Star Inc.
Moved by Councilor Smith to approve Ordinance 46-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7c — Ordinance 47-2022
9:04 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Tuberculosis
Prevention and Control Program Federal in the amount of $16,052 received from the
Department of State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute
contract accepting same.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 47-2022.
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 7d — Ordinance 48-2022
9:05 a.m.
Ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $421,136.36 received from the FY 2021
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and authorizing the City Manager to execute
contracts and other documents related thereto.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 48-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7e — Ordinance 49-2022
9:07 a.m.
Ordinance modifying the appropriations in the Sanitation Fund budget for the 2022-23
fiscal year to allocate $347,840.57 from Sanitation fund balance for the purchase of the
Landfill Compactor through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing from Yellowhouse
Machinery Co. John Deere in the amount of$1 ,420,840.57, and declaring an emergency.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 49-2022.
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 8a — Resolution 123-2022
9:12 a.m.
Resolution appropriating a total of $173,800 of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding
for renovation of 2 restrooms located at the Health District.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 123-2022
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 124-2022
9:13 a.m.
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Resolution appropriating a total of $250,000 of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding
to the Arts Community through the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture in
compliance with all federal, state and local rules and requirements for use of the funds.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 124-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8c — Resolution 125-2022
9:16 a.m.
Resolution appropriating a total of$1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding
to support grants to local Nonprofit Organizations.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 125-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, asked Mr. Floyd for the address of the website. Mr. Floyd
stated it would be a separate page on the Development Services website.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8d — Resolution 126-2022
9:20 a.m.
A Resolution of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute
a professional services contract with McKool Smith, P.C., Ashcroft Sutton Reyes LLC,
and Korein Tillery LLC for legal services on a contingent fee basis for collection of unpaid
franchise fees subject to approval by the Office of the Attorney General.
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This item was tabled.
Item 8e — Resolution 127-2022
9:20 a.m.
A Resolution of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, finding that Oncor Electric Delivery
Company LLC's ("Oncor" or"Company")application to change rates within the City should
be denied; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by
the Company; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the
public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and legal
counsel.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 127-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Smith, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Nelson
Item 8f— Resolution 128-2022
9:23 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Tymco Model 600 Regenerative Air
Sweeper through the Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative (H-GAC) from Tymco, Inc. in
the amount of$327,260.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 128-2022.
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 9a — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
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9:26 a.m.
Councilor Jackson thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Councilor Smith thanked the staff and Council for discussing ARPA funds and in particular
the approval of funds for Art's and Nonprofit communities.
Councilor Browning wished a happy belated birthday to Councilor Whiteley.
Councilor Whiteley asked Chief Prillaman for a total on Fill the Boot and Chief Prillaman
said they collected just under $46,000 for MDA. Councilor Whiteley thanked the
community for their support, and the Firefighters for their work. October is Pink T-shirt
month and shirts are available at Central and Station 8. All money collected stays in our
local community. The last Art Walk of the year is this week. He asked about activity at
the corner of the parking garage and Mr. Leiker stated that he believes the mural has
been started.
Mayor Santellana discussed the annual TML Conference and asked for prayers for safe
travel for all attending. He has been speaking at more events and he had the pleasure to
speak at Hirschi High School. They were very welcoming and he really enjoyed it, and
Hirschi has some fantastic learning programs. He will be speaking to MSU students in
the near future, and hopes to visit all high school campuses. He also spoke to a church
group that wanted to see what their church community could do to assist the City and
community.
Councilor Jackson stated that the Quick Trip should be open towards the end of
November, and Clayton Homes is looking to start production in the first quarter of next
year. He asked for an update on Panda Biotech, and Mr. Leiker stated that he has not
received an update but they are on track repaying their loan.
Item 10 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:35 a.m.
Jessica Dean, co-owner of Sober Living, addressed the Council regarding the fentanyl
crisis. She discussed Narcan training they provide under a partnership with Helen
Farabee, and the limited supply of Narcan, which restricts the number of individuals they
can train. Ms. Dean discussed the importance of training, and being proactive in
addressing the crisis. She asked the Council if ARPA or any other funds are available
that could be used to purchase Narcan for our community, and discussed a discount she
has negotiated with a vendor. She stated that the need for Narcan is not only for
individuals in active addiction, but also for our children. Narcan can be ordered at
morenarcanplease.com, and she urged everyone to work together to proactively educate,
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protect, and encourage our community as a whole. Mr. Leiker suggested Ms. Dean speak
with Mr. Floyd to get information regarding the non-profit ARPA fund grants.
Item 11 — Executive Session
9:40 a.m.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:40 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.071 .
City Council reconvened at 9:56 a.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Item 12 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of October 2022.
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ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, MC, MMC
City Clerk
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