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City Council Meeting
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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
Austin Cobb - At-Large
Whitney Flack - District 1
Jeff Browning - District 3/ Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Battaglino - District 4
Tom Taylor - District 5
Robert Brooks - District 2
Jeffery Jenkins - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Reverend David Sapata, DAV TX Chapter 41 , gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Kenny Cates, Building Inspections
Mayor Short recognized Kenny Cates, Building Inspections, Employee of the Month for
November 2025, and shared a brief video. He congratulated Mr. Cates, presented him
with a plaque, a letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked him for
his service.
Item 3b— Proclamation - National Diabetes Awareness Month, Wichita Falls-Wichita
County Public Health Department
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming November 2025 as National Diabetes
Awareness Month in Wichita Falls, TX.
Item 3c — Proclamation — Reverend John C. White Day, 100th Birthday
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming January 1 , 2026, as John Charlie White
Day in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Item 4 — Comments from Citizens
Phillip Townsend, 4613 Misty Valley West, addressed the Council regarding adherence
to the City's mission and value statements. He expressed concern about transparency
and compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and urged the Council to ensure
actions align with the stated values.
Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale Dr., stated that as a Veteran and child of a Purple Heart
Veteran, she is proud to be here. She announced that Operation Fresh Start, a biannual
east-side community cleanup sponsored by New Jerusalem Church, will be held the
weekend of November 8, 2025, with a safety briefing at 7:30 a.m. Volunteers will assist
with yard work, painting homes, and removing unwanted items, with dumpsters located
at several east-side parks. She also requested consideration to include a portion of the
east side west of Highway 287 in the TIF boundary.
Item 5-8 — Consent Items
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Taylor to approve the consent agenda.
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The motion was seconded by Councilor Brooks, and with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 5 —Approval of minutes of the October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council.
Item 6a— Ordinance 58-2025
Ordinance authorizing a performance agreement and appropriating Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone #3 funds to New Day Empowerment Center, DBA
House of Empowerment for a matching reimbursement grant up to $10,000 for design
professional project scoping and plans, supporting facility renovations to a non-profit
offering outreach services.
Item 6b— Ordinance 59-2025
Ordinance authorizing a performance agreement and appropriating funds from the Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone #3 to Mohammad Kabir, Nael Trading
LLC, DBA Zoom Zoom #5 for matching assistance up to $10,000 for necessary design
professional scoping and plans supporting rehabilitation of an existing convenience store
and installing new fuel pumps and canopy.
Item 7a— Resolution 140-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute change order number two to the
Construction Manager at Risk contract with Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $552,423.66.
Item 7b— Resolution 141-2025
Resolution casting votes for individuals nominated for the Wichita Appraisal District Board
of Directors.
Item 7c— Resolution 142-2025
Resolution authorizing the purchase of emergency lighting, equipment and installation for
11 Police Interceptor Patrol Cars, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, from
Dana Safety Supply, Inc. in the amount of $195,717.33.
Item 7d— Resolution 143-2025
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a sole source purchase of surge
valves for the Lake Arrowhead Raw Water Line from Legacy Contracting, LP dba Control
Specialist Services, L.P. in the amount of $180,227.00
Item 7 — Receive Minutes
(a) MPO-TAC, July 10, 2025
(b) WFEDC Special Joint Meeting, August 14, 2025
(c) WFEDC, September 18, 2025
Item 9a — Resolution 144-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with several community
service organizations and organizations that promote the convention and tourism
industry.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 144-2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb and, with no comments or questions from
the public, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Short, Councilors Battaglino, Brooks, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 9b — Resolution 145-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary to purchase the
building located at 1715 Loop 11 from the Wichita Falls ISD in the amount of$1 ,225,000.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 145-2025.
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, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
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Item 10a — Staff Reports, Outdoor Warning Sirens Policy Update- Chief Melton
Fire Chief Cody Melton presented updates to the Outdoor Warning Sirens Policy, outlining
its purpose, testing schedule, and revised activation criteria. The primary change is that
sirens will now be activated whenever a tornado warning is issued for any part of the City.
He emphasized that residents should not rely solely on sirens for alerts and encouraged
them to enroll in the free Code Red notification system, available through the City's
website.
Item 10b—Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
Councilor Cobb discussed upcoming events, including his Town Hall meeting on
November 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the MPEC, and invited citizens to attend. He noted that
Veterans Day is November 11 and stated he would attend the ceremony at Lake Wichita
Park, and on November 12, he will serve as "Principal for a Day" at Barwise Middle
School.
Councilor Brooks thanked everyone who assisted with the removal of the structure at
1225 Tulip Street and expressed appreciation to Gage Roofing and Construction for the
banquet they held and for giving back to the children of Wichita Falls.
Councilor Browning reminded everyone to take a moment to thank a veteran on Veterans
Day.
Councilor Taylor wished a happy birthday to Reverend White and recognized the
celebration of his 100th birthday, noting it was wonderful to have a centenarian in the
community. He also commended Operation Fresh Start for their continued efforts and
positive community impact.
Councilor Battaglino discussed several upcoming events, including the Veterans Improv
Troupe performance at Backdoor Theater Saturday evening, and thanked the North
Texas Veterans Council for organizing the Veterans Parade. He noted the strong turnout
and said he enjoyed carrying the American flag.
Mayor Short congratulated Wichita Falls native Jacob Rodriguez for his outstanding
football achievements and Briady Hutchinson, owner of Bee's Rolled Ice Cream, for
receiving the Texas Business Hall of Fame Outstanding High School Entrepreneur
Award. He reminded residents that it was Election Day, encouraged them to learn about
the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, and to cast their votes. He
concluded by thanking Beverly for sharing information about Operation Fresh Start.
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Item 11 — Executive Session
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:29 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.072 and §551.087.
Mayor Short returned at 11:07 a.m. and announced that no polls or votes were taken.
Item 12 — Adjourn
Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 11:08 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of November 2025.
Tim Short, Mayor
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Marie Balthrop, TRM , MMC
City Clerk
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