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Min 02/18/2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 18, 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 - - - - - - - - Mayor Barham called the meeting to order. - - - - - - - - Item 2a - Invocation Reverend Bob Rogers of the First Assembly of God Church gave the invocation. - - - - - - - - Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Barham led in the Pledge of Allegiance. - - - - - - - - Item 3- Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda. Thomas Quintero, 3135 Manchester, introduced himself to the council. He said he was born and raised in Wichita Falls and is running for city council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 2 Bonnie Murray, 1013 Roosevelt, said she moved back to Wichita Falls to further her non-profit, Mothers Against Crime. She adopted dogs from the street and feels she has been harassed, bullied, and threatened by the Department of Health and Director Lou Kreider. Her dogs were impounded but she got them back. She has been told she could not keep her dogs. They are not running the street and have not bitten anyone. The Department of Health has inspected her home and she was told it was not in compliance for a dog fancier permit. She said that she was told that she would never qualify. She had a hearing with the city in March of 2013. Ms. Murray feels that the ordeal has nothing to do with the dogs. Her dogs were taken and she was fined $4,000 to get them back. Mayor Barham asked her to make an appointment with the city manager to follow the steps of filing the complaint. - - - - - - - - Item 8a – Ordinance # 07-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 07-2014 Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute (1) an Interlocal Agreement with the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District d/b/a Seeding Operations and Atmospheric Research (SOAR) for a Program of Applied Cloud Modification in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 per Year, and (2) Agreements with Third Parties to Pay For Part of the City’s Expenses of Cloud Seeding, and Providing for Appropriation of General Fund Reserves for the Costs of Said Interlocal Agreement with SOAR that are Not Paid by Third Parties Moved by Councilor Smith that Ordinance No. 07-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson. An overview of cloud-seeding was given by Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works. He reviewed the proposed agreements. Gary Walker, SOAR, answered questions about the agents used in cloud seeding. He said safety is not an issue with the silver iodide. James Johnson, 1819 Hampton Road, said he is opposed to cloud seeding, especially in the spring. He referenced a poll taken that shows 54% in favor. Mayor Barham replied the poll was unscientific. The original poll showed 77% in favor and the recent poll was 57% in favor. Discussion was held about the cost and contribution from other agencies. Dane Case, 5507 Chinaberry, asked about the silver in the water. He asked if a large amount of silver could be ingested and what cost sanitizing the water would be to the city. Mr. Walker said there is a lot of data on the buildup of silver in snow, which is more concentrated than the thunderstorm activities. Daniel Nix added that the amount of silver is negligible. The water treatment process would remove any residual silver. A motion to change the word to “ordained” from “resolved” in the ordinance was made by Councilor Hoover. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried unanimously. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 3 Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Mayor Barham welcomed the Youth Leadership Program members who were present. He introduced the councilors and answered questions from the youth leaders. Questions included recycling, the process to be elected, motivation to serve on the city council, and public transportation. - - - - - - - - Item 4 – 6c – 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 Ingle and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Smith, Ward and Ingle. Nays: None Item 4 - Approval of Minutes of the February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Item 5a – Resolution #20-2014 Resolution #20-2014 Resolution awarding bid for the purchase of roll-out refuse and yard waste carts to Cascade Engineering in the amount of $135,621.00 Item 6a – Receive Minutes Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received: (a) MPO Technical Advisory Committee, October 2, 2013 (b) MPO Transportation Policy Committee, October 30, 2013 (c) Lake Wichita Study Committee, January 14, 2014 - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 4 Item 8b – Resolution #22-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 22-2014 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with RPS Group for a Consulting Contract Regarding Pre-Application Activities for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit for Lake Wichita Recreational Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,500 Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 22-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson. Steve Garner, chairman of the Lake Wichita Study Committee, and Tom Lang, Texas Parks and Wildlife, presented the findings of the Lake Wichita Study Committee. They discussed Phase 1, which includes dredging the lake while it is dry and adding other amenities, ramps, trails, bridges, and stocking fish. Commercial development was discussed as Phase 2. It was noted that this would require public/private partnerships. Cost estimates and funding strategies were given. The committee is currently asking for $5,500 to apply for the first permit. Mike Kaspar, 3002 Cumberland, asked if the water to be drained from Lake Wichita could be used in the city’s treatment plant. Mayor Barham said it could not. It would go for downstream rights and is probably too salty for use. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 7a – Ordinance #05-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 05-2014 Ordinance Authorizing a Joint General Election to be Held on May 10, 2014, for the Purpose of Electing Mayor, Councilor District 3, Councilor District 4, and Councilor District 5; Designating Election Precincts, Appointing Election Officials; Establishing Pay Rates for Election Workers; Providing for Notice of Said Election; Providing for the Use of Voting System; Providing for Early Voting; Establishing Regular Business Hours of the City Clerk's Office on the Final Two Days of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 05-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 5 Item 7b – Ordinance 06-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 06-2014 Ordinance Providing for the Closure, Abandonment, and Conveyance of Unpaved and Undeveloped Parts of Rider Avenue and Columbia Road for a Potential Tax Credit Housing Project Moved by Councilor Hooker that Ordinance No. 06-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hoover. Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, said a number of residents on the east side are attempting to acquire affordable housing. She asked what the requirement is to acquire property on the east side of the city. Kevin Hugman said the city does not pick the location; the developers look for areas that meet certain criteria for Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) projects. Mark Temple, the joint development partner with Winterberry, said certain areas are designated as “high opportunity” areas by TDHCA where the projects may be located. This site has high indexes for schools, proximity to retail and medical centers, and accessibility. It is already zoned multi-family. Mr. Hugman added that staff talks to developers about locating on the east side. Councilor Smith added that Washington Village recently opened on the east side. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8c – Resolution #23-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 23-2014 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2 and City of Wichita Falls to conduct a Joint Election (early voting only) on May 10, 2014 Moved by Councilor Hoover that Resolution No. 23-2014 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 - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 6 Item 8d – Resolution #24-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 24-2014 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Wichita Falls ISD and the City View Independent School District to Conduct a Joint Election on May 10, 2014 Moved by Councilor Ward that Resolution No. 24-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8e – Resolution #25-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 25-2014 Resolution Selecting Geograph Industries, Inc. as the Offeror that has Submitted the Best Value for the City in Its Proposal for the Exterior Signage Project, and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Said Offeror in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,089,473 Moved by Councilor Hoover that Resolution No. 25-2014 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 - - - - - - - - Item 8f – Resolution #26-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 26-2014 Resolution awarding the bid for police motorcycles to BMW Motorcycles of North Dallas in the amount of $23,419 each for 3 BMW R1200 RT-P’s for a total of $70,257 Moved by Councilor Dotson that Resolution No. 26-2014 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 - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 7 Item 8g – Resolution #27-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 27-2014 Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 for the Temporary Water Reuse Conveyance Facilities Project (CWF13-550-16) in an amount of $53,888.64 Moved by Councilor Ingle that Resolution No. 27-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8h – Resolution #28-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 28-2014 Resolution rejecting all bids for the Expressway Village Park Pond Project (CWF13-734-13) Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 28-2014 be passed. 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 8i – Resolution #12-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 12-2014 Resolution authorizing the purchase of 72-Inch Toro mowers through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program from Professional Turf Products in the amount of $68,148.55 Moved by Councilor Dotson that Resolution No. 12-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Smith and Ingle. Nays: None - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 18, 2014 Page 8 Item 9a – Staff Reports Update on Airport Terminal Project John Burrus gave an update on the airport terminal project. He said the wind last week caused a safety hazard with installing the steel. Concrete is being poured. He also asked for question about the airport marketing plan which had been distributed to the council. Councilor Smith asked about getting a second airline. Mr. Burrus said the ground handling crew is being spun off from American Eagle and will be part of Envoy Airlines. Meetings are being held to recruit a second airline. With the upcoming end of the Wright Amendment, options may increase for other markets. Item 9b – Items of Concern to Members of the City Council Councilor Smith thanked staff for the information on the lot mowing program. He noted there are 6600 lots being mowed by staff. He said he would like to see these lots go back on the tax roll. Councilor Hoover said cloud seeding is a hot topic. The council is spending a lot of money on the reuse project. He said the weather patterns cannot be changed, but cloud seeding technology is a good option. Mayor Barham reminded everyone that early voting has started for the March 4 primary elections. Item 10 – Executive Session City Council went into Executive Session at 10:32 a.m. in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071 and §551.087. City Council reconvened at 11:27 a.m. The Mayor announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive Session. - - - - - - - - Item 11 - Adjourn City Council adjourned at 11:27 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of March, 2014. ___________________________________ Glenn Barham, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Tracy B. Norr, MMC, City Clerk