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Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session at 8:30 a.m.
on the above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Tim Short - Mayor
Whitney Flack - District 1
Robert Brooks - District 2
Jeff Browning - District 3/Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Battaglino - District 4
Tom Taylor - District 5
Jeffery Jenkins - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent: Austin Cobb, Councilor At-Large.
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Pastor Bob McCartney, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Proclamation — The Road to College Program, Mi Café Con Leche
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming August 19, 2025, as The Road to College
Program Day in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Item 4 — Comments from Citizens
Mike Mitchell, Wichita Falls Southwest Rotary, provided information on the Wetter Than
Hell Duck Race to be held September 6, 2025, at Castaway Cove. He stated that ducks
may be purchased for $20 and that proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations
and the Southwest Rotary grant program. He also recognized Councilor Battaglino for
assistance provided to his daughter in preparing for the Air Force Academy physical
training test. Mayor Short thanked Mr. Mitchell for his comments and contributed to the
event.
Bob Mayfield, 600 Ohio Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the proposed outsourcing
of MPEC management. He stated that the changes would negatively impact his
customers and business and would require a City subsidy. He further noted concerns
about increased costs, the proposed management company, and questioned the need to
change the current structure.
Jack Browne, 2000 Margarette Drive, thanked the City Council for their service and
expressed appreciation for their efforts on behalf of the community. He stated that 2025
will be a remarkable year for the City.
Item 5-7 — Consent Items
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve the consent agenda.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 5 — Approval of minutes of the August 5, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 6a- Resolution 91-2025
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025 Sewer
Budget Utility Improvement Project Phase 1 to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the
amount of $1 ,144,111 .00.
Item 6b— Resolution 92-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a change order to purchase order
22501013 with Andritz Separation Inc. for an additional $87,750.00 for additional work for
repairs of frame members of a Belt Filter Press at the Wichita Falls Resource Recovery
Facility at 1005 River Road.
Item 6c — Resolution 93-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2025
Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Overland Corporation in the amount of $559,837.08.
Item 6d — Resolution 94-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary awarding a
contract for flood extraction and remediation at the Police Department
Item 6e — Resolution 95-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary awarding a
contract for flood damage reconstruction at the Police Department Headquarters at 610
Holliday to Select Pro Construction LLC in the amount of $108,832.40.
Item 6f— Resolution 96-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary awarding a
contract for emergency repairs to the sewer main line at the Central Services Complex at
2100 Seymour Highway to Wilbourn & McCabe Plumbing Company in the amount of
$104,870.
Item 6q — Resolution 97-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract for the replacement of the
roof on Fire Station #1 at 1005 Bluff to Lydick-Hooks Roofing Co. of Wichita Falls, Inc. in
the amount of $123,300.
Item 6h — Resolution 98-2025
Resolution authorizing the use of Federal Aviation Administration funds for terminal
projects and purchasing replacement apron lighting for the Wichita Falls Regional Airport,
located at 4000 Armstrong Drive, through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative from
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $89,000 for the Airports Division.
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Item 6i — Resolution 99-2025
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales
Tax Corporation (4B) by amending the budget to include funding in an amount not to
exceed $104,100 to White Realty Management Company to assist with renovations at
the City National Building at 807 8th Street downtown.
Item 6j — Resolution 100-2025
Resolution authorizing modifications to Resolution No. 69-2024 relating to OPG Sun Valley
Apartments, LP. acquisition/redevelopment of property at 1315 E. Central Fwy., Wichita Falls by
developer Overland Property Group and NORTEX Housing Finance Corporation; and authorizing
City Manager to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement
Item 7a- Receive minutes
(a) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, February 6, 2025
(b) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, June 5, 2025
Item 8a — Ordinance 42-2025
Ordinance removing Chapter 94, Section 7 — Camping and replacing such section with
Chapter 94, Section 7 — Prohibited Acts in Public Areas as provided herein, setting an
effective date, and providing codification.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 42-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor.
Steve Sparks, 102 Chaparral, inquired about the City's position regarding private citizens
allowing individuals to camp on their property. Deputy City Manager James McKechnie
responded that while short-term camping is permitted, long-term camping is prohibited
due to health and safety concerns.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 9a — Resolution 101-2025
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Resolution to Establish Composition and Objectives of the City-County Homeless
Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 101-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 9b(i) — Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget and
Resolution Setting a Date for Adoption of the FY 2026 Budget
Mayor Short opened the public hearing at 9:14 a.m.
Stephen Calvert, Finance Director/CFO, thanked the City Council for their input during
the budget workshop, discussed the two required public hearings for the budget and tax
rate adoption, and asked if there were any questions regarding the proposed budget.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Short closed the public hearing at 9:15 a.m.
Item 9b(ii)- Resolution 102-2025
Resolution Setting a Date for Adoption of the FY 2026 Budget.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 102-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 9c — Resolution 103-2025
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Resolution expressing the City Council's Intent to Hold a Public Hearing and Vote on
Approving a property Tax at Future Meeting.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 103-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor.
Mr. Calvert discussed the requirements for setting the date and proposed tax rate,
thanked the County for their assistance in calculating the tax rates, and asked the Council
to fill in the blank in the Resolution with the rate of $0.6825 per $100 of assessed value.
The vote to set the tax rate will be held on September 2, 2025.
Councilor Browning asked Mr. Calvert how adopting a lower tax rate might affect the no-
new-revenue rate in the future. Mr. Calvert discussed how rates are set based on current
revenue and the option to use the unused increment (difference between the proposed
tax rate and the no-new-revenue rate) for three years.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to amend the motion that the City Council of the City of
Wichita Falls hereby expresses its intent to place an item on the City Council agenda of
September 2, 2025, to consider adopting a property tax rate of $0.6825 per $100.00 of
assessed property value.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
The main motion, as amended, was carried by the following record vote:
Councilor Brooks —Aye
Councilor Flack—Aye
Councilor Browning —Aye
Councilor Taylor—Aye
Councilor Battaglino —Aye
Mayor Short - Aye
Item 10a—Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
Councilor Brooks thanked those in attendance and emphasized the importance of
respecting elders and the community. He noted his goal upon election was to improve his
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neighborhood and addressed comments received from a citizen regarding other areas of
town.
Councilor Flack thanked those involved in the homeless initiative and encouraged
continued community collaboration to support individuals in need. She urged citizens to
share information on available resources with homeless individuals. She also thanked
Jack Browne for his comments regarding 2025 and reminded the community about the
upcoming Hotter'N Hell event, encouraging hydration, nutrition, and caution for bicyclists.
Councilor Browning echoed Councilor Flack's statements regarding the Hotter `N Hell. He
expressed his condolences on the passing of Robert James, a previous Fire Chief in
Wichita Falls, who was a dear friend to him and his family and will be greatly missed.
Councilor Taylor stated it is an exciting time in Wichita Falls, noting progress on long-
standing concerns and expressing appreciation for the efforts of all involved.
Councilor Battaglino thanked Mike Mitchell for his presentation and City Manager Jenkins
for considering the use of goats for vegetation management in hard-to-mow areas. He
noted his participation in the upcoming Hotter 'N Hell event and asked that thoughts and
prayers be extended to the family of Robert James.
Mayor Short noted that goats used for vegetation management should not be petted.
Assistant City Manager Blake Jurecek thanked Assistant City Manager Paul Menzies and
Russell Schreiber for their prior work on the project and stated the program will begin at
the South Weeks Park drainage ditch near Fire Station 8, with a dog and shepherd
present at all times. He added that residents near designated areas will be notified. Mayor
Short congratulated Stephanie and Gonzalo Robles on the success of their Road to
College Program. He also highlighted the upcoming Hotter 'N Hell event, noting he will
ride with his son and expressed his pride in the City, the event committee, and all who
contribute to its success.
Cody Melton, Fire Chief, read the obituary for former Fire Chief Ronnie James and offered
words of remembrance.
Item 11 — Executive Sessions
The City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:31 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.071 , §551 .072, and §551 .074.
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 10:48 a.m. and announced that
no votes or polls were taken.
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Item 12 — Adjourn
Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 10:48 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of September, 2025.
Tim Short, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, TRMC,IMMC
City Clerk
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