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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
Minister Scott Franks, Edgemere Church of Christ, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Natali Jimenez, Police Department
8:33 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized Natali Jimenez as the Employee of the Month for August
2023 and shared a brief video. Mayor Santellana congratulated Ms. Jimenez and
presented her with a plaque, letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and
thanked her for her service.
Proclamation — Safe Digging Week and National 811 Day, Atmos Energy/Pam
Hughes-Pak
8:38 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming August 6-12, 2023, as Safe Digging
Awareness Week and August 11 , 2023, as National 811 Day in Wichita Falls, and urged
all citizens to focus on the vital message of calling 811 before you dig.
Proclamation — Farmers Market Week 2023, Downtown Wichita Falls
Development/Jana Schmader
8:42 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming August 6-12, 2023, as Farmers Market
Week 2023 in Wichita Falls and urged all citizens to join him in furthering awareness of
the importance and impact of Farmers' markets on a community and to ask everyone to
support our local market August 6-12 in conjunction with Farmers Market Week.
Item 4-5 — 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 Nelson 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 July 18, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Library Advisory Board, April 4, 2023
(b) Wichita Falls —Wichita County Public Health Board, May 12, 2023
(c) Fire Fighters and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission, May 22, 2023
(d) Planning & Zoning Commission, June 14, 2023
Item 6a — Ordinance 40-2023
8:46 a.m.
Ordinance calling a General Election by the qualified voters of the City of Wichita Falls to
be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilor
District 3, Councilor District 4, and Councilor District 5; and authorizing a contract with
Wichita County to furnish election services and equipment.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 40-2023.
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 6b — Ordinance 41-2023
8:47 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of
$4,000.00 for reimbursement funding from the Treasury Executive Office for Asset
Forfeiture (TEOAF) Reimbursement Program administered by the Office of the Secret
Service Administration.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 41-2023.
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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 6c — Ordinance 42-2023
8:49 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a request from Raul Rodriguez and
Jessyca Martinez to close, vacate, and abandon a 9' X 29.5" alley between 1311 Bell
Street and 1401 Bell Street as well as between 1310 Giddings Street and 1312 Giddings
Street that consist of approximately 2,614.5 square feet more or less as depicted and
indicated on the attached exhibit.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 42-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to amend the main motion to change 9' x 29.5" to 9' x 290.5'
in the caption and body of the Ordinance.
Motion to amend seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
The main motion as amended was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6d — Ordinance 43-2023
8:52 a.m.
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for
and accept up to $1 million in 2023 Federal Aviation Administration Entitlement grants at
Wichita Falls Regional Airport.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 43-2023.
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 6e — Ordinance 44-2023
8:55 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for
and accept up to $100,000 in Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division
Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Funds for FY 2024 Projects at Kickapoo
Downtown and Wichita Falls Regional Airports.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 44-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Charisma Thrash, KFDX News, asked for a breakdown of the this grant as well as the
previous agenda item. John Burrus, Director of Aviation, Traffic, and Transportation
stated he will provide Ms. Thrash that information. Mr. Leiker stated that an agenda item
from the previous meeting includes the contract and breakdown of the funds.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Mayor Santellana moved to item 7a.
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Item 7a — Resolution 83-2023
8:58 a.m.
Resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2021 Action Plan to amend the
HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)Allocation Plan and re-allocate $714,872 in
HOME-ARP funding.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 83-2023.
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 84-2023
9:03 a.m.
Resolution approving the 2023 Annual Action Plan to allocate Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1 ,220,974 and HOME funds in the amount
of $459,482, and reallocating $200,000 in prior year CDBG Funds; authorizing the City
Manager and Assistant City Manager to execute all HUD documents.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 84-2023.
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 7c — Resolution 85-2023
9:06 a.m.
Resolution authorizing a contract for professional services to Brinkley Sargent Wiginton
Architects, Inc. (BSW) in association with Bundy, Young, Sims, and Potter (BYSP)
Architects for a Public Safety Facilities Study for the Wichita Falls Police Department
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Headquarters (PDHQ) and Fire Stations #1 , 2, 4, & 6, in the amount not to exceed
$169,030.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 85-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7d — Resolution 86-2023
9:18 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the repair of a raw water pump and motor in the Lake Kemp Pump
Station at Headquarters Road through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Smith
Pump Company, Inc., in the amount of $130,495.00
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 86-2023.
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 7e — Resolution 87-2023
9:20 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the sole-source replacement of a Brine Pump at the
Microfiltration/Reverse Osmosis Brine Pump Station within the Cypress Water Treatment
Facility, from Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., in the amount of $180,080.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 87-2023.
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 7f— Resolution 88-2023
9:23 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order#1 & Final for the 2023
Sewer Budget Utility Improvement Project Phase 1 for a decrease in the amount of
$622,456.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 88-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning.
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, stated these funds will be rolled into next
year's Sewer Budget Utility Improvement Project.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8a — Staff Reports Proposed Personal Mobility Device Ordinance Changes —
John Burrus
9:26 a.m.
John Burrus, Director of Aviation, Traffic, and Transportation, gave a presentation
regarding the proposed changes to the mobility device Ordinance. The proposed changes
include expanding the boundaries in the Downtown area, setting hours of operations from
6:00 a.m. — midnight, requiring companies to report accidents, limit the speed limit to 25
mph, and remove restrictions regarding the limit of the number of mobility devices allowed
per company. Mr. Burrus suggests that during the permitting process, each company
provide the maximum number of scooters they will have that year. There was brief
discussion regarding the minimum age, expanding services to Midwestern Parkway, and
safety concerns.
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Item 8b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9:34 a.m.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated Natali Jimenez, Employee of the Month, and stated that
he is excited to see the study on the Fire and Police facilities and would like to find the
money to help make that happen. Congratulations to all acknowledged during the
Proclamations this morning.
Councilor Browning stated with Hotter'N Hell coming this month, there is a need for more
housing and he encouraged individuals to volunteer.
Councilor Smith discussed calls he received concerning the drought and lowering lake
levels. He stated there is a plan and a committee to monitor this, and this is a regional
issue since we sell water to other individuals. He discussed a study from TML showing
that our water rates are in the middle of rates across the state, even though we are still
paying for the water reuse project. He praised the water reuse system that assists with
getting approximately 10,000 gallons of water per day back into our lakes, and stated he
would like to alleviate any fears or concerns as we have a great water system and plan.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your City Councilor or City staff.
Councilor Brewer thanked Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, for her work on the TML Region V
meeting, and thanked Christi Klyn for her work getting individuals hired to fill positions. If
you are looking for a job come see her and she will put you to work.
Councilor Jackson thanked Mr. Burrus for the new bus stops in his district. He asked
individuals to please be careful with cigarettes since we are in a burn ban and drought.
He encouraged everyone to be aware, and stay hydrated during the heatwave.
Mayor Santellana thanked Jana Schmader for bringing forward the Farmers Market
Proclamation and encouraged citizens to visit the market. He suggested everyone go to
see the new sign on the Delta Hotel. He attended the first meeting at the Wichita Falls
Country Club of a new group to help with revitalization and raising money for things the
City may not have funding for. The meeting was well attended and it was a good meeting
with both Mayoral candidates in attendance. He discussed the upcoming Hotter `N Hell
event and encouraged people to attend and volunteer.
Councilor Nelson discussed the body cam grant and how we should hear if we are being
awarded the grant soon. He stated there are four candidates in the audience and asked
them to stand.
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Item 9 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:47 a.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
Item 10 — Executive Sessions
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:47 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .071 and §551 .072.
City Council reconvened at 10:28 a.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Mayor Santellana returned to item 6f
Item 6f— Ordinance 45-2023
10:28 a.m.
Ordinance of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas Determining the Necessity of Acquiring Real
Property for the Construction of a Public Park on Property Located at 100 Central East
Freeway, owned by Wichita Falls Hospitality, Inc.; Authorizing Appropriation of the Real
Property and/or the Use of the Power of Eminent Domain to Acquire the Real Property
for Public Use; and Delegating Authority to Initiate Condemnation Proceedings to the City
Manager.
Moved by Councilor Smith that the City of Wichita Falls authorize the use of the power of
eminent domain to acquire 100 Central East Freeway, Wichita Falls, Texas also known
as Lot 1 , Block B-1 Scotland Gardens Addition, pursuant to the amended final plat of
record in Volume 26, Pages 215-216 Wichita County Public Records containing 12.655
acres more or less for the public purpose of a public park.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson.
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, discussed the need for public access to The Falls,
discussed how the City currently owns and operates an RV Park to the northwest of the
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property, and recently acquired the 14-acre tract between the RV park and this property
for public use. If acquired, 100 Central East Freeway would be used for a public park
project. Approval of this Ordinance will authorize the use of eminent domain powers, if
necessary, but staff will work with the owners to acquire the property voluntarily.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Councilor Smith stated that there is a draft plan for the public park that is attached to this
agenda item and available for the public to see. This plan includes trails and bike paths
to add to activities already available in that area.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 10:34 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of August 2023.
'r tohen Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
Matie Balthrop, TRM'(L, MMC
City Clerk
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