Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area Committee Minutes - 06/04/2024 MINUTES
Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
June 4, 2024
PRESENT:
Wendy Browder •Vice Chair
Jose Garcia •Member
Mike Mitchell *Chairman
Councilor Larry Nelson •Member
Andrea Robles •Member
Councilor Michael Smith •Member
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services •City Staff
Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager •City Staff
Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator •City Staff
Sgt. Chalie Eipper, Community Services Supervisor •City Staff
Lt. Deanna Tofte,Community Services Office •City Staff
ABSENT:
Larry Fox •Member
Ann Arnold-Ogden •Member
Nadia Menchaca •WFAAC Liaison
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Fabian Medellin, at 4:06 p.m.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No members of the public present for comments.
VII. ELECTION OF CENTRAL WICHITA FALLS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAND AND VICE CHAIRMAN 2024
Mr. Mike Mitchell volunteered for the position of Chairman and made the motion of
election. Mrs. Wendy Browder seconded the motion. The vote passed unanimously
6-0.
Mrs. Browder volunteered for the position of Vice Chairman and made the motion
of election. Chairman Mitchell seconded the motion. The vote passed unanimously
6-0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Neighborhood Survey Update
Planning and Zoning 2 June 4, 2024
Mrs. Christal Cates presented and update of the Neighborhood Survey that had
been handed out, posted throughout the neighborhood, and sent as an insert in
water bills. Mrs. Cates stated they currently had 28 responses and the rankings of
importance remained on trend from the last update. Neighborhood Safety was the
number on priority on the survey at 82.1% of community members. Neighborhood
Maintenance came in the second most important with 67.9% and Parks was the
third with a 50% rate. It was noted that Neighborhood Businesses' came in at the
forth most important, closely at 42.9%.
Further discussion among staff and Committee regarding the length of time the
survey would be open. It was determined the survey would stay open at that time
with no close date discussed.
2. Bridwell Futsal Court Unveiling Update
Mr. Fabian Medellin gave a brief history on the multi-functional courts that are in
construction at Bridwell Park. Councilor Smith stated he observed the project
underway and hoped the project would move along quickly. Mr. Medellin gave a
brief update on what the Committee had discussed for a "Unveiling &
Neighborhood Block Party" at Bridwell Park. Tentatively, the date of August 31st
2024, has been set as the date with no time officially decided.
Much discussion about the set up of the party, vendors, and activities. The
Committee discussed sponsorship and dividing up responsibilities to the
Committee. The next meeting date the Committee hopes to distribute duties.
3. Introduction to Neighborhood Safety
Mr. Medellin and Mrs. Cates discussed some safety initiatives staff had been
working on to present to the Committee. Mr. Medellin introduced Sgt. Charlie
Eipper, Community Services Supervisor, and Lt. Deanna Tofte, with the Community
Services Department of the Wichita Falls Police to the Committee. There was much
discussion among Committee members, staff and the Police Department regarding
safety measures that could be taken community wide as well as starting a
Neighborhood Watch Program and the steps needed for that project.
Hand outs of the crime reported for the revitalization area for the last 2 1/2 years
were distributed and discussed as well as preventative measures.
IX. ADJOURN
Chairman Mitchell advised the next meeting was tentatively scheduled for June 18th
at noon. Being there is a City Council meeting scheduled for that same day that is
projected to run at length, the Committee was made aware staff would reach out
about possibly changing the date and/or time of the next meeting.
Planning and Zoning 3 June 4, 2024
Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m.
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