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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 -
Blake Jurecek - Assistant City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent: Darron Leiker, City Manager
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Pastor Ron Redding, Sunnyside Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Fox Baker, Library
8:32 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized Fox Baker as Employee of the Month for October 2023 and
shared a brief video. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr. Baker and presented him with
a plaque, letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked him for his
service.
Item 3b— Proclamation —Arts and Humanities Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts
and Culture
8:35 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming October as National Arts and
Humanities Month in Wichita Falls and called upon citizens to celebrate, support, and
promote arts and culture.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
8:39 a.m.
Blake Jurecek, Assistant 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
Item 4 — Approval of Minutes of the September 19, 2023, Regular Meeting of the
Mayor and City Council
Item 5a — Resolution 109-2023
Resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) Automated Side Loaders solid waste
collection trucks through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing
Cooperative from Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $1 ,172,937.00.
Item 5b — Resolution 110-2023
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Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) commercial front end loader solid waste
collection truck through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing
Cooperative from Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $366,818.00.
Item 5c — Resolution 111-2023
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Commercial Side Loader solid waste
collection truck through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing
Cooperative from Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $307,430.00.
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) Planning & Zoning Commission, August 9, 2023
(b) Landmark Commission, August 22, 2023
Item 7a — Ordinance 55-2023
8:41 a.m.
Ordinance amending Sections 11 b-4, 11 b-6, and 11 b-8 of Ordinance No. 52-2023, the
fee schedule applied to Sanitation, Sewage, & Stormwater; providing for severability;
providing that such Ordinance shall not be codified; and providing an effective date.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 55-2023.
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 8a — Resolution 112-2023
8:43 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Joint Funding Agreement for
Water Resources Investigations, Number 24SJJFATX039000, with the U.S. Geological
Survey for $88,673.00
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 112-2023.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 113-2023
8:45 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement to
Biggs and Mathews Environmental, Inc. for engineering services for the City of Wichita
Falls Landfill in the amount of $78,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 113-2023.
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 8c — Resolution 114-2023
8:47 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Powdered Activated Carbon feeder for the
Cypress Water Treatment Plant, from Norit Americas Inc., in the amount of$102,550.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 114-2023.
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 8d — Resolution 115-2023
8:50 a.m.
Resolution restructuring the composition of the Wichita Appraisal District's Board of
Directors in compliance with Senate Bill 2.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 115-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning
Lisa Stephens-Musick, Chief Appraiser, discussed the changes due to SB 2 regarding
how individuals will be selected for the Wichita Appraisal District Board of Directors.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8e — Resolution 116-2023
8:57 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the transfer of ownership of Trustee properties at 1626 Pearl
Avenue and 1807 Clark Street to Home For Freedom Inc. for the construction of low to
moderate income housing for military veterans.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 116-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson.
Kenny Reynolds, 2732 Shepherds Glen, stated that their intent is to build up to four tiny
homes on the property for homeless veterans.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8f— Resolution 117-2023
9:02 a.m.
Resolution to accept the written offers as presented for 3 Trustee parcels and authorizing
execution of the Quitclaim Deed to convey title to Lupe Chavira, Jose Corona, and Henry
Soto.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 117-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8q — Resolution 118-2023
9:05 a.m.
Resolution authorizing award of bid for bicycle lane striping services for the Wichita Falls
Traffic Engineering Division from the low bidder Linear Traffic Markings, LLC in the
amount of $85,214.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 118-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith
Michael Damron, 1404 10th Street, asked about the center line striping, and Mr. Burrus
stated center line striping is evaluated yearly.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8h — Resolution 119-2023
9:08 a.m.
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Resolution authorizing award of bid for the City's estimated annual requirement of
automotive lubricating oils and grease to Reladyne/Western Marketing, Inc. in the amount
of $255,489.60.
Moved by Councilor Nelson to approve Resolution 119-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 9a — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9:14 a.m.
Councilor Nelson asked Chief Borrego about body cameras. Chief Borrego stated they
have some body cameras coming in and the vendor will be on site to help set up the
cameras and train staff.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated the employee of the month, and stated he is interested
in Homes For Freedom and hopes the project takes off.
Councilor Smith discussed recent reports of dogs being loose and killing other animals.
He encouraged all pet owners to keep their animals contained and follow City ordinances.
He discussed how wonderful the new hotel and conference center are and how it is an
asset to the City. Councilor Smith addressed the candidates running for office and
discussed the numerous boards and commissions Councilors serve on, and other ways
the City Council serves the community. He encouraged individuals to think about getting
the flu shot and the new COVID booster, and stated in the future that may be one
combined shot. There is a new non-profit called Help Me Grow Wichita County that is
opening October 18th. It is sponsored by United Way, is privately funded, gives families
with children ages 0-8 access to community resources, and encourages healthy child
development. November 7th is the general election for Mayor and various council
positions and he encouraged everyone to attend the various forums and debates. The
League of Women Voters has a voter's guide that provides background on each
candidate and on the constitutional amendments. He asked citizens to study Proposition
9 dealing with the pension for retired teachers, as well as all other amendments. He
encouraged everyone to vote and make informed decisions.
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Councilor Jackson thanked Homes For Freedom for their project. Early Voting begins
October 23, and Election Day is November 7th and he encouraged everyone to vote.
Mayor Santellana discussed Councilor Smith's comments regarding serving on boards
and commissions, and community service. He thanked Councilor Smith for always being
willing to fill in when needed, and for all of the Councilors for showing up and serving.
There are good candidates for the election, and he encouraged citizens to attend the
various candidate forums. There is another candidate forum tonight, but he is unable to
attend since the City Council and staff will be attending the annual Texas Municipal
League conference with other cities across the state. He is hopeful that future candidate
forums are recorded and streamed.
Item 10 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
9:29 a.m.
Joyce Stephens, 1218 N. 8th Street, stated that she owns the adjoining property at 1216.
The County already merged the property into one address,1218 N. 8th Street. She would
like to extend her home onto 1216, but has been told she must have a survey completed,
and she is asking for an exception to the rule. Staff will reach out to Ms. Stephens to
discuss her options. Mayor Santellana thanked Ms. Stephens for the book she gave him
this morning.
Michael Damron, 1404 10th Street, addressed the Council and discussed the Plaza Hotel
renovation project. He previously worked for Mr. Kelty, but had to leave and would like to
work for him again. Mr. Kelty has quite an investment in this project. He discussed Sec.
242 of the Civil Rights Statute that requires a fund for victims of crime and he believes he
meets that criteria.
Item 11 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9:35 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of October 2023.
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ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRM MMC
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City Clerk
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