Min 01/07/2014
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
January 7, 2014
Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above
date in the Council Chambers of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o’clock a.m., with
the following members present.
Glenn Barham - Mayor
Tim Ingle - Councilors
Ben Hoover
Annetta Dotson -
Brian Hooker -
Michael Smith -
Mary Ward -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Miles Risley - City Attorney
Tracy Norr - City Clerk
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Mayor Barham called the meeting to order.
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Item 2a - Invocation
Councilor Michael Smith gave the invocation.
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Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Barham led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3a – Proclamation – Michael Merrill, Local Entertainer
Mayor Barham read a proclamation recognizing local entertainer Michael Merrill and
establishing January 7, 2014 as Michael Merrill Day. He presented the proclamation and a city
coin to Mr. Merrill and congratulated him. Mr. Merrill said he is proud to be a citizen of Wichita
Falls.
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Item 3b-Employee of the Month
Chief Manuel Borrego recognized Officer David Raines, Police Department, as the
Employee of the Month. Mayor Barham presented a plaque, a letter of appreciation, restaurant
tickets, and a check to Officer Raines and thanked him for his service.
Item 3c – Recognition of Animal Control Association Volunteer of the Year – Sue
Hempfling
Katrena Mitchell recognized Sue Hempfling as the volunteer of the year for the Animal
Control Association. Mayor Barham presented a plaque and thanked Mrs. Hempfling for the
work she does for the Animal Services Center. Mrs. Hempfling said it is a pleasure to work with
the animal control officers who are so dedicated to saving animals.
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Item 4- Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items That
Are Not on the City Council Agenda.
There were no comments from the public.
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Item 5 – 7f – Consent Items
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Ward that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith, and Ingle.
Nays: None
Item 5 - Approval of Minutes of the December 17, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 6a – Resolution 01-2014
Resolution 01-2014
Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of one 58,000 GVW
transfer truck to Wichita Falls Freightliner in the amount of $118,982
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Item 6b – Resolution 02-2014
Resolution 02-2014
Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of one 54,000 GVW cab and chassis to
Wichita Falls Freightliner in the amount of $83,883
Item 7 – Receive Minutes
Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received:
(a) Civil Service Commission, June 17, 2013
(b) Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health Board, August 23, 2013
(c) Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health Board, October 25, 2013
(d) Library Advisory Board, November 19, 2013
(e) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, November 26, 2013
(f) Civil Service Commission, December 19, 2013
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Item 8a – Ordinance No. 01-2014
ORDINANCE NO. 01-2014
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for a Regional and
Local Health Services Grant in the amount of $34,956 received from the Texas
Department of State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract accepting said funds
Moved by Councilor Dotson that Ordinance No. 01-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith, and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 8b – Ordinance #02-2014
ORDINANCE NO. 02-2014
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for a Tobacco
Prevention and Control Coalition Grant in the amount of $210,312 received from the
Texas Department of State Health Services and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract accepting said funds
Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 02-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
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Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith, and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 8c – Ordinance #03-2014
ORDINANCE NO. 03-2014
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for a Tobacco
Prevention and Control Coalition Grant in the amount of $36,666 received from Wichita
County and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract accepting said funds
Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 03-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hoover and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith, and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 9a – Resolution #01-2014
RESOLUTION NO. 01-2014
Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase of 54,000 GVW truck with a Terex digger
derrick to the low bidder, Ft. Worth Freightliner, in the amount of $239,772, or to the local
bidder, Wichita Falls Freightliner, in the amount of $243,686
Moved by Councilor Ingle that Resolution No. 01-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker.
Eric Orzak noted his company is a local company. He highlighted the company’s
financials and relationship with the city. He asked that the bid be awarded to Wichita Falls
Freightliner.
Moved by Councilor Ingle to amend to award the bid to Wichita Falls Freightliner.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
Motion as amended carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 9b – Resolution #02-2014
RESOLUTION NO. 02-2014
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a one year redesignation into
the Federal Aviation Administration Military Airport Program and to request
an amount of $2,471,513 for related Airport Improvement Program Projects
at Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Moved by Councilor Ingle that Resolution No. 02-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ward and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 9c – Resolution #03-2014
RESOLUTION NO. 03-2014
Resolution approving Change Order No. 14 for the Phase I Parking Lot/Entry
Road Project at Wichita Falls Regional Airport contract with Anthony Inman
Construction in a net amount of $27,006.69
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 03-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hoover and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 9d – Resolution #04-2014
RESOLUTION NO. 04-2014
Resolution approving Change Order to the Phase II Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Project
at Wichita Falls Regional Airport contract with Duininck, Inc. in an amount of $52,551.95
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 04-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 9e – Resolution #05-2014
RESOLUTION NO. 05-2014
Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Work Order No. 20 to the City’s Professional
Services Agreement with URS Corporation for additional Parking Lot/Entry Road
Engineering Services at Wichita Falls Regional Airport in an amount of $90,613.35
Moved by Councilor Dotson that Resolution No. 05-2014 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ward and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 10a – Staff Council Discussion
There were no staff reports.
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Item 10b – Discussion of Items of Concern to Members of the City
Council
Members of the City Council presented the following matters:
Councilor Smith noted the flu situation can be life threatening. He suggested people call their
doctors or the city/county health district with questions or concerns. He said he has received calls
about animals outdoors in cold weather. He urged people to contact animal control if they see
animals without shelter in the extreme cold weather.
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Councilor Ingle wished everyone a happy new year and hoped they stay warm. He asked
about the effect of the cold weather on water breaks. Russell Schreiber said the number of breaks
has increased significantly.
Councilor Ward said she is looking forward to a better year.
Councilor Dotson added her wishes for a happy new year. She complimented the police
force for their work and for their professionalism which she saw in action. She told the citizens to
understand when difficult decisions are made by the city council.
Mayor Barham said there are over 100 open water line breaks at this time, so it may take
some time for crews to respond.
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Item 11 – Executive Session
City Council went into Executive Session at 9:13 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.074.
City Council reconvened at 9:49 a.m.
The Mayor announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive Session.
Item 12 – Appointments to the Airport Board of Adjustment
Moved by Councilor Ingle to appoint Preston Giles and Mike Whaley to the Airport
Board of Adjustment, with terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Hooker, Hoover, Ward, Smith and Ingle.
Nays: None
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Item 13 - Adjourn
City Council adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _____ day of January, 2014.
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Glenn Barham, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy B. Norr, MMC, City Clerk