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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
Tim Brewer - Councilors
Jeff Browning -
Steve Jackson -
Larry Nelson -
Michael Smith -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent: Bobby Whiteley, Councilor At-Large
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Pastor Randy Osborn, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Kathy Bazile, Fire Department
8:32 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized Kathy Bazile as the Employee of the Month for March 2023
and shared a brief video. Mayor Santellana congratulated Ms. Bazile and presented her
with a plaque, letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked her for her
service.
Item 3b — Proclamation —Women's History Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts &
Culture
8:37 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming March as Women's History Month in
Wichita Falls and called upon citizens to honor the history, accomplishments, and
contributions of the women of Wichita Falls and across our nation.
Item 3c — Proclamation — March for Meals Month, Meals on Wheels Wichita County
8:42
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming the month of March as March for
Meals Month in Wichita Falls and urged every community member to take this month to
honor our senior nutrition programs, the individuals they serve, and the volunteers who
care for them. Our recognition of and involvement in the national celebration can enrich
our entire community and help combat senior hunger and isolation in America.
Item 3d — Proclamation — Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, Camp Fire North Texas
8:47 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming March 16, 2023, as Absolutely
Incredible Kid Day in Wichita Falls and asked the community to make a difference in a
child's life with affection and positivity.
Item 3e — Proclamation — Working Mom's Day, Child Care Partners
8:50 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming March 12, 2023, as Working Mom's
Day in Wichita Falls and called upon families, individual citizens, labor and civic
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organizations, the media, and the business community to acknowledged mothers who
work inside and outside the home and express appreciation for their role in our society.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
8:54 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, and Smith
Nays: None
Item 4—Approval of Minutes of the February 21, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5a — Resolution 23-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2023 Water
Budget Utility Improvement Project & Large Valve Replacement to MH Civil Constructors,
Inc. in the amount of $1 ,804,226.00.
Item 5b — Resolution 24-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2023 Sewer
Budget Utility Improvement Project Phase 1 to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the
amount of $759,616.00.
Item 5c — Resolution 25-2023
Resolution authorizing the purchase of decorative signal poles for Downtown
intersections from Consolidated Traffic Controls Inc. in the amount of $61 ,596.00.
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, January 10, 2023
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Item 7a — Resolution 26-2023
8:55 a.m.
A Resolution of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute
a settlement agreement and related documents in the lawsuit styled City of Allen, Texas
et al., v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications,
Cause No. 2018-3835-4.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Smith
Nays: None
Item 7b — Resolution 27-2023
8:58 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements for City Facilities, namely
MPEC, Sports Complex, Tennis Center, Library, Travel Center, Parks, Community
Centers, and Airport Leases.
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, Nelson, and Smith
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 7c — Resolution 28-2023
9:04 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of the first of two agreed
upon extensions of a five-year Towing and Impound Service Contract and Commercial
Lease for the property at 3229 Industrial Drive with Mike Freeman's Towing Services,
LLC.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve the consent agenda.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Smith
Nays: None
Item 7d — Resolution 29-2023
9:06 a.m.
Resolution rejecting the bid for roadway striping from Traffic Highway Maintenance, LLC
in the amount of $161 ,780.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brewer and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Smith
Nays: None
Item 8a — Staff reports - Staff Reports - Overview of the City's Investment Policy
and Active Investment Portfolio - Jessica Williams, CFO, and Murphy Davis Jr.,
President, Sentry Management
9:09
Jessica Williams, Chief Financial Officer, provided the history and overview of the City's
Investment Policy, discussed updates in 2020, and policy compliance with the Public
Funds Investment Act. Ms. Williams discussed current investments and how they are
structured, investment standards, policy objectives, and allowed investments. The policy
is available to the public on the City's website.
Murphy Davis, Jr., President, Sentry Management, discussed competitive bidding,
safekeeping and collateralization, evaluation and reporting, internal controls, and Sentry
Management's role as fiduciary for the City of Wichita Falls. Mr. Davis complimented Ms.
Williams on the policy update and presented a summary of current City investments in
pooled cash and U.S. Treasuries.
Item 8b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
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9:25 a.m.
Councilor Jackson congratulated the Holliday Lady Eagles for their state basketball
championship and stated that the Meals on Wheels Community Champions event was a
blessing and that he enjoyed serving.
Councilor Brewer congratulated the Employee of the Month, congratulated all women that
work, especially the ones employed by the City, and thanked them for all they do.
Councilor Smith wished everyone a wonderful day and a great week.
Councilor Browning thanked everyone for coming out today and thanked Leadership
Wichita Falls for their attendance. He reminded everyone of the St. Patrick's Day festival
downtown this weekend and encouraged everyone to attend.
Councilor Nelson congratulated all of the women recognized and thanked Carol and
Kathy for attending the meeting.
Mayor Santellana congratulated the Employee of the Month, congratulated the Holliday
Lady Eagles for their state basketball championship win, and thanked Leadership Wichita
Falls for attending today's meeting. He encouraged citizens to attend the St. Patrick's
Day festival downtown this weekend, and he challenged Leadership Wichita Falls
participants to attend.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:29 a.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
Item 10 — Executive sessions
9:29
No executive session was held.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9:29 a.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of March 2023.
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Marie Balthrop, TRM , MMC
City Clerk
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