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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
Reverend David Sapata, DAV TX Chapter 41 , gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
DAV TX Chapter 41 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a Employee of the month — Michael Moreno, Code Enforcement
8:33 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized Michael Moreno as Employee of the Month for November
2023 and shared a brief video. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr. Moreno and
presented him with a plaque, letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and
thanked him for his service.
Item 3b — Nurse Practitioner Day, Wichita County, Nurse Practitioners
8:36 a.m.
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation proclaiming November 7, 2023, as Nurse
Practitioner Day in Wichita Falls in recognition of the countless contributions Nurse
Practitioners have made over the past half century, and will continue to make on behalf
of the health and wellbeing of the citizens of our city.
8:39 a.m.
Mayor Santellana recognized Ava Luxton, as Mayor for the Day and presented her a
certificate of recognition.
Item 4-6 — Consent Items
8:41 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 4—Approval of Minutes of the October 17, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Resolution 129-2023
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Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) Aluminum Solid Waste Transfer Trailers
to BTE Body Company, Inc. in the amount of $241 ,732.00
Item 6 — Receive Minutes
(a) WFMPO, Technical Advisory Committee, July 6, 2023
(b) Employee Benefits Trust Board, August 24, 2023
(c) Planning & Zoning Commission, September 13, 2023
(d) Park Board, September 28, 2023
Item 7a — Ordinance 62-2023
8:42 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for STD/HIV-DIS
Prevention Services Program in the amount of $299,909; received from the Department
of State Health Services; authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting
same.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 62-2023.
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 — Ordinance 63-2023
8:44 a.m.
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Federal
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in the amount of $16,052; received from
the Department of State Health Services; authorizing the City Manager to execute
contract accepting same.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 63-2023.
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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 7c — Ordinance 64-2023
8:46 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $868.12 of grant funds pursuant to the Office of the Governor,
Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, FY 2023 ALERRT Travel Assistance,
appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 64-2023.
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 7d — Ordinance 65-2023
8:47 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $150,334.65 of grant funds pursuant to the Office of the
Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, FY 2024 Body-Worn Camera
Grant Program, appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing
the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 65-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
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Nays: None
Item 7e — Ordinance 66-2023
8:49 a.m.
Ordinance appropriating $113,560.00 of grant funds pursuant to the Office of the
Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, FY 2024 Criminal Justice Grant
Program, appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and share said funds.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Ordinance 66-2023.
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 8a — Resolution 130-2023
8:51 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the emergency rehabilitation of 436 feet of sewer collections
pipeline at Lift Station 14, by Insituform Technologies LLC., in the amount of $84,850.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 130-2023.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 131-2023
8:54 a.m.
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Resolution authorizing the award of a sole source rehabilitation of a Belt Filter Press at
the Wichita Falls Resource Recovery Facility, to Andritz Separation Technologies Inc., in
the amount of $309,942.00.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 131-2023.
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 8c — Resolution 132-2023
8:56 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC/4A) by amending the budget to include an up to
$75,000 performance agreement with Magic Aire, Inc. to assist in site improvements at
the existing facility in Wichita Falls.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 132-2023.
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 8d — Resolution 133-2023
8:59 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC/4A) by amending the budget and the existing
performance agreement with Panda Biotech for an additional amount not to exceed
$200,000 related to the company's operation out of their existing facility on 1-44.
Moved by Councilor Brewer to approve Resolution 133-2023.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Browning
It was noted that Panda Biotech has repaid all but two payments of the $1 M loan, and the
loan will be paid off in December. This Resolution extends the hiring period for three
years, and provides additional funds to help cover the cost of improving the rail line which
will include city access.
Dixie Carter, President Panda Biotech, discussed the completion of the construction
project and building improvements. They are currently commissioning the equipment to
bring the facility online, have feedstock on hand, and have implemented a new pay to
grow incentive program for farmers. This facility will be the second largest hemp
production facility in the world. Currently, they have hired nine full-time employees. There
was brief discussion about the hope to hire as many local individuals as possible, the low
number of local farmers participating, the hope that the incentive program will help
increase that number, and reasons for the length of time this project has taken.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brewer, Browning, Jackson, Nelson, Smith, and
Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 9a — Staff Reports
9:09
There were no staff reports.
Item 9b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
9:09 a.m.
Councilor Nelson stated he enjoyed the hotel ribbon cutting and the Hirschi Band did a
wonderful job. He stated that he and Councilor Jackson are going to start visiting the
schools in their districts, working with them, and encouraging the children to visit the
Police Department and Fire Department.
Councilor Whiteley stated there it was nice to see a good crowd at the push-in service at
the Fire Department. Donald Hughes, Fire Chief, stated that there would be more
ceremonies as trucks are received. Councilor Whiteley congratulated the Employee of
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the Month, Mike Moreno. It is Election Day, congratulations to all of the candidates, and
it is nice to see so many individuals willing to serve.
Councilor Browning encouraged everyone to take a neighbor and vote today. He is not
looking forward to Mayor Santellana leaving, but we have great candidates.
Councilor Smith discussed the success of Halloween in the Park. It was well attended
with a great costume contest. Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m., you will be able to view the lighting
of the bridge between the MPEC and Ag Center. Last Saturday was the Veteran's Day
Parade which was also very successful and well attended, and was a great activity to
honor our veterans. The City has an employee assistance program and will be having a
fish fry on Wednesday November 15th at the MPEC and he encouraged individuals to
attend. Go vote, it is your responsibility, and opportunity.
Councilor Brewer stated this might be his last full meeting and he thanked his fellow
councilors and staff.
Councilor Jackson congratulated Councilor Brewer on his retirement, and stated it was a
privilege to work with him. He attended the 1980's Hirschi Huskie High School Reunion
at the hotel, and the football team won and are going to the playoffs for the last time as
Hirschi Huskies. He has a lot of memories there and it will be hard to see it go. He thanked
John Burrus for starting on the improvements on Iowa Park Road and hopes the lighting
will assist with visibility of bicycles. It is our privilege to vote and he encouraged everyone
to get out and vote today, and he thanked the staff for their work over the past five years.
Mayor Santellana discussed the Fire Department Push-In Ceremony and how neat it was
to participate in this event. He is glad he was able to participate in the ceremony before
leaving office. The hotel ribbon cutting was very well attended and the Hirschi Huskie Pep
Band did a great job. He thanked the Public Information Office for the video they
produced for him and stated it was very professionally done. The video will be released
on YouTube. He thanked Councilor Brewer for his service on the Council. Mayor
Santellana encouraged everyone to grab a neighbor and get out and vote. He admires
the passion of the candidates as they have all worked very hard. Campaigns are not only
good for the candidates, but also great for the public to get information out, and to get the
public involved.
Item 10 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
11 :16 a.m.
There were no comments from citizens.
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Item 11 — Executive Sessions
There was no executive session.
Item 12 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of November 2023.
Tim Short, Mayor
ATTEST:
PaAL
Marie Balthrop, TRMC, MMC
City Clerk
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