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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
Pastor Don Stribling, New Hope Presbyterian, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3-5 — Consent Items
8:32 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
Item 3 — Approval of Minutes of the March 7, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 4a — Ordinance 11-2023
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of
$7,000.00 for grant funding from the Dallas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force,
which is administered by the City of Dallas Reimbursement Program.
Item 4b — Resolution 30-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for Steel Guard Railing
Along Holliday Creek to Benedict R. Lindeman Jr. dba Lindeman Welding in the amount
of $81 ,260.00.
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls-4B Sales Tax Corporation (4BSTC) December 1 , 2022
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, January 13, 2023
(c) Wichita Falls Park Board, January 26, 2023
(d) Planning & Zoning Commission, February 8, 2023
(e) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, February 14, 2023
Item 6(a)i — Public Hearing
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8:33 a.m.
Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to
be dangerous.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:33 a.m.
Rita Miller, Code Enforcement & Housing Administrator, addressed the council and
discussed the dangerous structure criteria, demolition process, notice timeline, and
presented the following dangerous structures for demolition:
1501 N. 9th St. main and accessory structures — Date of notice October 14, 2022, date of
fire February 27, 2015. Vida Cooke, 1815 8th Street, addressed the Council and stated
that she would like to obtain a permit and repair the property, and requested an extension.
Ms. Cooke stated that she can have the property repaired within 120 days.
1117 23rd St., main structure — Date of notice October 14, 2022 and there were no public
comments.
620 Barwise St., main structure — Date of notice November 8, 2022, and there were no
public comments.
1905 Burroughs St., main structure — Date of notice October 14, 2022, and there were no
public comments.
903 Falls Dr., main structure — Date of notice September 30, 2022, and there were no
public comments.
905 Falls Dr., main and accessory structures — Date of notice October 7, 2022, and there
were no public comments.
1407 Grace St., main structure — Date of notice October 14, 2022, and there were no
public comments.
3912 Iowa Park Rd., main structure — Date of notice November 15, 2022, and there were
no public comments.
3914 Iowa Park Rd., main and accessory structures — Date of notice June 19, 2020, and
there were no public comments.
3116 1/2 Jacqueline Rd., main and accessory structures — Date of notice November 15,
2022, date of fire November 25, 2021 , and there were no public comments.
901 Jacqueline Rd., main and accessory structures — Date of notice September 30, 2022,
and there were no public comments.
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903 Jacqueline Rd., main structure — Date of notice September 30, 2022, and there were
no public comments.
711 Jalonick St., main and accessory structures — Date of notice November 8, 2022, and
there were no public comments.
500 Juarez St., main structure — Date of notice September 29, 2022, and there were no
public comments.
1601 McGregor Ave., main structure — Date of notice October 14, 2022, date of fire
February 5, 2022, and there were no public comments.
914 E. Scott Ave, abandoned motel — Date of notice September 30, 2022, and there were
no public comments.
1115 E. Scott Ave., abandoned store — Date of notice October 13, 2022. Judith Hudson,
1626 Collins Ave, stated that she has a potential buyer willing to fix up the property, and
willing to pay back taxes.
Dennis Rivard, 1929 Perigo St., stated that he saw the notice in the newspaper, and he
has been looking at this property for some time and was unable to contact Ms. Hudson.
He asked if securing the property would that be sufficient while he researches possible
liens against the property. Mrs. Miller suggested a predevelopment meeting to discuss
code requirements for a commercial property.
Tom Taylor, 2318 Rockhill Rd., addressed the Council and stated that structure issues
were important to address and he thanked the Council for their work.
Ms. Cooke inquired about 3914 Iowa Park Rd, and stated she is interested in contacting
the owner and purchasing this property.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:08 a.m.
Item 6(a)ii — Ordinance 12-2023
9:08 a.m.
Ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to be dangerous; requiring property
owners to demolish said buildings and/or structures within thirty (30) days of the date of
this ordinance and declaring an emergency and immediate effective date.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 12-2023 with 1501 N. 9th street
moved to the repair list.
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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 31-2023
9:09 a.m. a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of thirty-six (36) ProTech Assault VP Shields Level
III w/viewports through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from G T Distributors, Inc.
in the amount of $122,364.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 31-2023.
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 32-2023
9:11 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for a grant from the
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2023 Body-Worn Camera Policy
and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies, in the amount of
$942,603.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 32-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 7c — Resolution 33-2023
9:14 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of twelve (12) Flock Safety Automated License Plate
Recognition (ALPR) cameras through the sole source vendor from Flock Safety in the
amount of $69,500.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 33-2023.
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 7d — Resolution 34-2023
9:17 a.m.
Resolution authorizing The City Manager to execute all documents necessary to make
an emergency purchase for a replacement Chiller for the Health Department from Trinity
Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $311 ,565.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 34-2023.
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 7e — Resolution 35-2023
9:22 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract modification for the maintenance
of the Storm Watch Tower at Castaway Cove for an addition of$30,000
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 35-2023.
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 7f— Resolution 36-2023
9:25 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year contract with Falls Town Courts
LLC, to provide management services for Hamilton and Weeks Park Tennis/Pickleball Centers in
the amount of$120,000
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 36-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Mayor Santellana moved to item 8(a)
Item 8a — Staff Reports — Strategic Plan Update, Paul Menzies
9:42a.m.
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, gave a presentation and update on the Strategic
Plan, and discussed progress made on the 5 goals and 33 strategies. Various Directors
provided updates for goals and strategies in their departments.
Item 8b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
10:53 a.m.
Councilor Brewer recognized Woman's History month and thanked all women that work
and run businesses in Wichita Falls.
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Councilor Smith discussed the dedication of the Sport's Complex last night and noted that
at this time last year we had 4 softball tournaments scheduled and now we have 16
scheduled. That is what investment in the future will do.
Councilor Browning thanked Paul Menzies for his presentation.
Councilor Whiteley agreed with Councilor Smith's comments regarding the Sport's
Complex and stated that it looks fabulous and probably should have been completed
years ago. He thanked the Fire and Police departments for the annual Gun's and Hose's
fundraising event that was well attended. Councilor Whiteley asked if we keep track of
all water main breaks and repairs and expressed concern about recurrent issues at the
block on Lamar between 13th and 14th Streets. Russell Schreiber stated they do keep
records and that information is used when annual maintenance projects are planned.
Councilor Nelson stated the Softball Complex looks great.
Councilor Jackson stated that the demo process approved today has been a long time
coming and it is a start for the derelict buildings in Districts 5 and 1 . He thanked Rita for
her work on this process.
Mayor Santellana stated it our responsibility to stay on top of the derelict structures due
to fire and health hazards. He thanked Paul and staff for the Strategic Plan review, and
discussed the importance of the plan for decisions now and in the future. The Sport's
Complex event was great and he discussed public comments he received after the event.
It is a great asset for the community.
Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
11 :03 a.m.
Alyssa Johnston, 901 Indiana Ave., Ste. 350, Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer's
Association, North Central Texas Chapter, discussed the Alzheimer's Community Forum
she will be hosting on March 25, 2022, from 1 :00 — 3:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King
Center. Ms. Johnston discussed statistics and individuals that are at a higher risk. The
association is committed to inclusion of all citizens and being connected to the
community.
Item 10 — Executive sessions
11 :08 a.m.
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City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:03 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .072, §551 .087, and §551 .071 .
City Council reconvened at 12:00 p.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Mayor Santellana returned to item 7g
Item 7q — Resolution 37-2023
12:01 p.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax
Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up to
$62,443 to the City of Wichita Falls for the acquisition of a 14.7± acre tract of land
otherwise known as 1500 Scotland Drive.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 37-2023.
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 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of April 2023.
St phen Santellana, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRM ;, MMC
City Clerk
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