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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 David Sapata, DAV TX Chapter 41, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Josh Woodworth, Community Development-
Housing
8:32 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized Josh Woodworth as the Employee of the Month for
November 2022 and shared a brief video. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr.
Woodworth and presented him with a plaque, letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a
check, and thanked him for his service.
Item 3b — Proclamation — National Diabetes Awareness Month, Randall Barker
8:39 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming November 2022 as National Diabetes
Awareness Month in Wichita Falls and urge all residents, school systems, government
agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, research institutions, and other
interested groups to join in activities that raise diabetes awareness and help prevent,
treat, and manage this disease.
Item 3c — Proclamation — American Indian Heritage, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts
and Culture
8:42 a.m.
Not present.
Item 4-5 — 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:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 4 — Approval of Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, August 18, 2022
(b) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, September 13, 2022
(c) Planning & Zoning Commission, September 14, 2022
(d) Landmark Commission, August 23, 2022
Item 6a — Ordinance 52-2022
8:43 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to accept from the Office of the
Governor, Homeland Security Grant Division, the 2022 State Homeland Security Grant
Program — Grant/Application #4423601, in the amount of $25,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 52-2022.
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 6b — Ordinance 53-2022
8:45 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $30,141.00 of grant funds pursuant to the 2022 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, appropriating said funds to the
Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 53-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
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Nays: None
Item 6c — Ordinance 54-2022
8:46 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $73,839.00 of grant funds pursuant to the Office of the Governor,
Homeland Security Grants Division, 2022 State Homeland Security Program,
appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 54-2022.
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 7a — Resolution 138-2022
8:48 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) John Deere 624 P Wheel Loader through
the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing from Yellowhouse Machinery Co. John Deere in
the amount of$282,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 138-2022
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 139-2022
8:50 a.m.
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Resolution authorizing the award of the replacement of Valves and Gaskets at the
Microfiltration/Reverse Osmosis Raw Water Control Vault within the Cypress Water
Treatment Facility through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Machining and
Valve Automation Services, LLC, in the amount of$170,155.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 139-2022.
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 7c — Resolution 140-2022
8:52 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the award of a sole-source rehabilitation of the
Microfiltration/Reverse Osmosis Break Tank within the Cypress Water Treatment Facility
to Texas Aquastore, Inc., in the amount of$57,938.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 140-2022.
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 — Resolution 141-2022
8:55 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement three inch through eight inch water
meters and associated parts for the Distribution Division, from HPS, LLC., in the amount
of $53,283.58.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 141-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning 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 — Resolution 142-2022
8:57 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement 3/4 inch through three inch water
meters and associated parts for the Distribution Division, from Thirkettle Corporation dba
Aqua-metric Sales Company, in the amount of$122,747.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 142-2022.
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 7f— Resolution 143-2022
9:00 a.m.
Resolution approving the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lake Road Welding
Co., in an amount of $98,300.00 for hangar modifications at Wichita Falls Regional
Airport.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 143-2022.
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 7q — Resolution 144-2022
9:02 a.m.
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Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Toro Groundsmaster (T4) 5900 16-foot
mower through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Professional Turf Products,
Limited Partnership in the amount of$134,943.08.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 144-2022.
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 7h — Resolution 145-2022
9:04 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of decorative signal poles for Downtown
intersections through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing
Cooperative from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. in the amount of $146,794.00.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 145-2022.
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 7i — Resolution 146-2022
9:09 a.m.
Resolution rejecting the bids for the purchase of two (2) One-Ton trucks and eight (8) 3/4
ton pickups from Wichita Falls Ford-Lincoln, Inc., in the amount of$273,214.11.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 146-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
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Nays: None
Item 7j — Resolution 147-2022
9:12 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 6105E John Deere tractors with a John
Deere FC15R Flex Wing mower for the Parks Maintenance Division through the
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Quality Implement Co. in the amount of
$201,408.90.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 147-2022.
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 7k — Resolution 148-2022
9:15 a.m.
Resolution amending the bid for the purchase of three (3) transit buses to Gillig LLC in
the amount of$122,739.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 148-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson
John Burrus, Director of Aviation, Traffic and Transportation stated that FTA allows for
contract adjustments and FTA funds will cover the entire purchase.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 71 — Resolution 149-2022
9:23 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) by canceling the existing $16,000 performance
agreement with Falls Metal Fabrication, LLC, and approving a new $16,000 performance
agreement with same to assist in the company's planned expansion in Wichita Falls.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 149-2022.
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 7m — Resolution 150-2022
9:29 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) and amending the budget to include an up to
$2,750,000 performance incentive to P&WC Aerospace, Inc. (Pratt & Whitney) to assist
in the company's proposed new product line and employment expansion at the existing
Wichita Falls facility.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 150-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Nelson, Smith, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 7n — Resolution 151-2022
9:34 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales
Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up to
$22,350 to John Dickinson Et al., dba Restoring the Past LLC, to assist in mechanical,
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electrical, and plumbing system upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building
at 604 7th Street downtown.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 151-2022.
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 7o — Resolution 152-2022
9:38 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales
Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up to
$138,991 to Jerry Skelton, dba Chelsea Plaza LLC, to assist in fire suppression system
upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building at 804 Lamar downtown.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 152-2022.
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 7p — Resolution 153-2022
9:46 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales
Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up to
$69,556 to Cody and Shea Melton, dba S&A LLC, to assist in fire suppression system
upgrades as part of the renovation of the existing building at 816 Indiana Avenue
downtown.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 153-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Nelson, Smith, and Whiteley
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Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 8a — Staff Report— Drought Status and Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures
— Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works
9:50 a.m.
This item was tabled due to recent rains.
Item 8b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9:51 a.m.
Councilor Nelson stated that at the last meeting we removed two or three properties from
the demolition list and the property owners are making progress and saving the City
money. There are other individuals looking at building additional apartments.
Councilor Whiteley gave kudos to the Employee of the Month. He recognized grant funds
approved today and how they save general fund dollars. He also recognized individuals
that are spending their own money to revitalize downtown.
Councilor Browning said he is excited about the downtown projects.
Councilor Smith encouraged citizens to plant milk weed for the monarch butterflies that
migrate through the area every fall. The Veteran's Day Parade is this Saturday, November
5th downtown. Election Day is November 8th, and he encouraged everyone to vote.
Councilor Jackson encouraged everyone to get out and vote and said Early Voting will be
held through Friday.
Mayor Santellana discussed the Operation Green Light initiative to light public buildings
and residences to show appreciation for our veterans. He encouraged everyone to vote
and take a friend with you.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:59 a.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
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Item 10 — Executive Session
9:59 a.m.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:40 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.072.
City Council reconvened at 10:24 a.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of November 2022.
ifelitLen Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, RMC, MMC
City Clerk
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