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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
Jeffery Jenkins - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent: Robert Brooks, Councilor District 2
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Reverend John McLarty, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a — Comments from Citizens
Bobby Whiteley, 1105 Scott Ave., thanked the Council for their work and congratulated
Midwestern State University on winning the National Championship. Mr. Whiteley, several
City Council members, City staff, and members of the public wore matching t-shirts
featuring a cartoon depiction of the Mayor dressed as Santa Claus. The shirts recognized
and celebrated the Mayor's frequent expression, "I love this city." The Mayor
acknowledged the recognition and expressed appreciation.
Item 4-7 — 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, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 4—Approval of minutes of the December 2, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5a — Ordinance 63-2025
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 31-2025, declaring certain structures as dangerous
by allowing additional time to rehabilitate the structure located at 3227 Seymour Road.
Item 5b — Ordinance 64-2025
Ordinance cancelling the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on January 6, 2026.
Item 6a — Resolution 155-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a sole source purchase of a FlowCam
Cyano from Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $114,866.90.
Item 6b — Resolution 156-2025
Resolution appointing a director to the Wichita County — City of Wichita Falls Hospital
Board, and designating the term of office.
Item 6c — Resolution 157-2025
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Resolution making appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Item 6d — Resolution 158-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a depository services agreement with
Wells Fargo designating the bank as its primary depository bank for the period beginning
December 31 , 2025 through January 1 , 2030.
Item 6e — Resolution 159-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with Child Care, Inc., in the
amount of $126,673 and Christmas in Action in the amount of $150,000.
Item 6f— Resolution 160-2025
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (4A) and amending the budget to include funding up to
$350,000 to the City of Wichita Falls related to the extension of South Wenonah Blvd.
Item 6q — Resolution 161-2025
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC/4A) and authorizing the payback to the Wichita Falls
Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) of a $3,500,000 loan.
Item 6h — Resolution 162-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Chapter 380 Economic
Development Agreement with TMT Aviation, LLC and S & J Aviation, LLC for the
purchase of Hangar #2 at Wichita Falls Regional FBO located at 4000 Armstrong Drive,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Item 7 - Receive Minutes
(a) Planning and Zoning October 8, 2025
Item 8a — Resolution 163-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the South Wenonah
Roadway Improvements - Phase 2 to Chad & Brandi, Inc. in the amount of$3,595,920.50.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution 163-2025
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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, Browning, Cobb, Flack, and Taylor.
Nays: None
Item 8b — Resolution 164-2025
Resolution appointing a Mayor Pro Tem to serve a one-year term.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 164-2025 and appoint Mike
Battaglino to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.
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 9a — Staff Report, Update on Park Master Plan
Kalee Robinson, Parks and Recreation Director, presented an update on the
implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan approved by City Council in
January. She reviewed the current progress and priority focus areas, including
playground safety, park amenity management, public awareness efforts, partnership
development, the establishment of the Wichita Falls Parks Foundation, and the continued
advancement of sports tourism initiatives. She reported on recent and upcoming park
improvements, departmental reorganization efforts supporting the implementation of the
Master Plan, and ongoing work to formalize partnerships. She stated these initiatives
support long-term planning, quality of life enhancements, and sustainable service
delivery.
Item 9b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
Councilor Cobb congratulated Midwestern State University on its first national
championship, wished Councilor Browning a happy birthday, wished everyone a Merry
Christmas, and encouraged them to spend time with family.
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Councilor Flack congratulated Midwestern State University on its success, noted the
positive impact of local student-athletes on the community, wished Councilor Browning a
happy birthday, and wished everyone a joyful holiday season spent with family, and to
remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Councilor Browning congratulated Councilor Battaglino, and expressed appreciation for
the annual appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem. He expressed appreciation for the positive
changes taking place, noting the contributions of new Council members, staff, and strong
leadership. He encouraged residents to watch Council meetings to better understand the
work and collaboration of the Council, rather than relying on social media. Councilor
Browning noted that this is his eighth and final year on the Council, expressing pride in
the positive direction and progress of the current Council while acknowledging the
contributions of prior councils. He thanked everyone and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas.
Councilor Taylor expressed appreciation for Ms. Robinson's presentation, stating it was
outstanding, timely, and highly relevant. He noted that the presentation reflected the
strong commitment of senior staff and department directors to serving the City. Councilor
Taylor stated that the work being done in support of city boards and commissions
demonstrates that the City is moving in a positive direction. He thanked staff for their
efforts and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilor Battaglino thanked Councilor Browning for the nomination to serve as Mayor
Pro Tem. He announced that Home for Freedom will unveil its first veteran home on
Friday morning, recognizing Kenny Reynolds and Christine Dunson for their leadership
and efforts in fundraising and completing the project. He also noted plans to begin
construction on the next home in the coming month. Councilor Battaglino highlighted
several community events taking place over the weekend and wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.
Mayor Short thanked Ms. Robinson for her work with Parks and Recreation and
expressed appreciation for the staff's efforts. He congratulated MSU's men's soccer team
on their recent success and recognized Jacob Rodriguez of Texas Tech for his
outstanding achievements. Mayor Short stated that the meeting was festive and light-
hearted, and emphasized the importance of such moments. He noted that this time of
year marks the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and
encouraged everyone to enjoy time with family and friends as the City looks ahead to the
new year. He concluded by thanking everyone and said that he was humbled by the
support shown today.
Item 10 — Executive Sessions
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The City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:19 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551 .087, §551.072, and §551 .074.
Mayor Short reconvened the meeting in open session at 11 :41 a.m. and announced that
no votes or polls were taken.
Item 11 — Adjourn
Mayor Short adjourned the meeting at 11 :41 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of January, 2025.
Tim Short, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Balthrop, TRMMC JMMC
City Clerk
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