4B Sales Tax Corporation Minutes - 06/11/2012MINUTES OF THE
WICHITA FALLS 4B SALES TAX CORPORATION
June 11, 2012
PRESENT:
Jim Ginnings, President
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Members
Alan Donaldson
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Darron Leiker
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Dustin Nimz
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Rick Hatcher
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City Council
Tim Ingle
Kevin Hugman, Assistant City Manager
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City Staff
Jack Murphy, Director of Parks
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Miles Risley, City Attorney
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Linda Merrill, Recording Secretary
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Gregory Stevens
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Members, Radio Control Club
Reese M. Inman
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Robert Hunt
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Ray Hamel
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Curtis Borron
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Rick Bridges
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Frank Jarrett
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ABSENT:
Charles Elmore, Vice President/Sec.- Treasurer § Members
Tony Fidelie §
Joe Nieto
1. CALL TO ORDER
Jim Ginnings called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alan Donaldson moved for approval of the minutes of the March 27 meeting.
Seconded by Darron Leiker, the motion carried.
Kevin Hugman distributed a copy of the 4B Board's financial statement. Revenues to
date total $1.7 million. Last month's sales tax receipts took a dip of about 8% below last year.
However, the numbers for this month reflect the receipts to be 8% above those of last year. The
total has been tracking 3% above last year until these last two months. Mr. Donaldson asked if it
would be possible to compare the year -to -date numbers with the numbers from the same point in
time from the prior year. Mr. Hugman said he would look into it.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RADIO CONTROL AIRCRAFT
FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Mr. Ginnings opened the public hearing at 4:05 p.m. Greg Stevens spoke on behalf of the
Radio Control Club. He said the Club's last request before the 4B Board was too large. They are
back today to request only the replacement of the 25 year -old shelter at the flying field.
The request totals $15,000, to cover the cost of a 100' x 12' x 8.5' structure and a 104' x
16' concrete slab. Texoma Steel estimated the cost of the shelter at $5,000 plus the cost of paint.
The Club previously obtained an estimate for a larger -sized slab at $10,000. This estimate may
be high for the somewhat smaller slab they now request.
They would like the area to be more appealing to participants and spectators, and for the
structure to be more in keeping with the other facilities in the park. There has been increased
community interest in this hobby, including from Sheppard Air Force Base personnel. The Club
has a petition signed by nearly 300 persons who would like to see improvements at the field.
Included among the petitioners are Tim Ingle, Eddie Hill, and Ralph Parker.
Mr. Ginnings asked if the Club is contemplating doing any projects. Mr. Stevens said
they plan to put work tables at the site. Curtis Borron said they routinely mow the area between
the shelter and the runway. Jack Murphy said it is a continuing good effort on the part of the
Club. The open -space park is shared appropriately with other members of the public.
Mr. Ginnings asked about the bleachers. Mr. Borron said they are showing their age, but
are structurally sound. Mr. Ginnings asked if the Club had money to spend on improvements.
Mr. Stevens said the Club is not above contributing to make this work. Mr. Ginnings asked the
Board's second priority. Mr. Borron said they would like to repair the runway — perhaps
purchase a Petromat that is rolled out onto the runway surface. It is a non - permanent, less
expensive alternative to concrete.
Mr. Ginnings closed the public hearing at 4:25 p.m. He then asked each attendee to
introduce themselves and welcomed their remarks. The Club members left the meeting.
Mr. Ginnings then asked for a motion to bring this to the table. Mr. Nimz so moved,
seconded by Mr. Donaldson. The item was now open for discussion.
Mr. Ginnings said the field is well kept. A new shelter would be an improvement and
would facilitate use. The bleachers are in worse shape than indicated, although they are sound. If
the Board chooses to fund the $15,000, they might encourage the Club to prioritize the repair of
the bleachers and at least put new boards on them. He does not know whether they can be
adapted to aluminum. There are only two small bleachers. Perhaps the cost of the concrete slab
will come in less than $10,000. He believes the Club should get more bids.
Mr. Donaldson said it would be fair to ask the Club to make improvements to the
bleachers. Mr. Leiker said he agreed. The 4B Board could fund $15,000 and require a match
from the Club to improve the bleachers. Part of the role of the 4B Board is to promote what the
public can appreciate. The shelter would primarily benefit the Club, but improvements to the
bleachers might result in an increase in spectators. Mr. Nimz asked if a slab would be required
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under the bleachers. Mr. Murphy said it is easier to clean and maintain bleachers if they are
anchored to a slab versus being on the grass. All current City bleachers are of steel frame with
aluminum treads, and are anchored to slabs. Mr. Ginnings said there is not one there now,
although it would be great to have one.
Mr. Ginnings asked how this proposal should be conveyed to the Board. Miles Risley
said the Board entered into an agreement with Backdoor Theatre whereby it required the Theatre
to raise money before it was entitled to any kind of funding. There was a contract, but before the
Theatre gained entitlement to any funding, it was required to meet its contractual obligations.
Mr. Risley said the Board could require the Club to do the work and the City would buy
the materials. Mr. Ginnings said he would be skittish about having them do the work.
Mr. Murphy said these members represent only about half the users. Mr. Ginnings said they
seem willing to spend some money. Mr. Leiker agreed, and said the Board could approve up to
$15,000, but in exchange require that the bleachers get upgraded with a slab. Mr. Ginnings said
the slab and the aluminum treads should be the Club's expense, but the City would install them.
Mr. Murphy believes the bleachers could be adapted from wood to aluminum treads, but he
would have to inspect them to be sure.
Mr. Risley said the funding would be conditioned upon the club's provision of aluminum
bleacher treads and installation of bleacher slab at its sole expense. This language would be
further fleshed out in the contract.
Mr. Ginnings said if the Club is willing to participate, but needs a little more money to
make that happen, he would be in favor of giving them another $1,000 or $2,000. It is an asset to
the City, and the petition contained more names than did the petition for the dog park.
Mr. Ginnings called for a vote on the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of
the project.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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