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Min 04/15/2014 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building April 15, 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 Ben Hoover - Councilors Annetta Dotson - Brian Hooker - Michael Smith - Mary Ward - Tim Ingle - Darron Leiker - City Manager Miles Risley - City Attorney Tracy Norr - City Clerk - - - - - - - - Mayor Barham called the meeting to order. - - - - - - - - Item 2a - Invocation Misha Kurko, minister of the Faith Village Church of Christ, gave the invocation. - - - - - - - - Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Barham led in the Pledge of Allegiance. - - - - - - - - Item 3a – Presentation – Falls Fest 2013 Tonya Gilling, representative of the Wichita Falls Junior League, presented a check for the city’s portion of the proceeds from last year’s Falls Fest. She also presented a poster from the activity. Mayor Barham complimented the organization for the work they do, noting that last year the event was moved due to weather but will be at Lucy Park again this year. - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 2 Item 3b – Proclamation – Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Barham read a proclamation establishing April 2014 as Cancer Awareness Month in Wichita Falls. Laura McKeckney invited participation in Relay for Life in June. She said this is a fund-raiser for cancer research as well as to honor cancer survivors. - - - - - - - - Item 3c – Proclamation – National Telecommunicator Week Mayor Barham recognized the Wichita Falls Police Department communications section. He noted he started his police career as a dispatcher. He then read a proclamation establishing April 13-19, 2014 as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Wichita Falls. - - - - - - - - Item 3d – Presentation – American Ambulance Association’s National Star of Life Award Mayor Barham read a proclamation recognizing Nicholas Long as the recipient of the National Star of Life Award and establishing April 14, 2014 as Nicholas Long Star of Life Day in Wichita Falls. - - - - - - - - Item 3e – Presentation – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Jim Dockery said the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was available. He introduced Paul Fleming of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC. Mr. Fleming said the result of the audit was reviewed with the audit finance committee. It complies with state and federal laws and there were no significant findings. There were no issues with the finances presented by the finance staff and the audit received the award for excellence in financial reporting. He thanked the staff for their help. - - - - - - - - Item 4- Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda. Donna Bradford, 1636 Hamlin, said the shed in question is a house that was platted to her property four years ago. She was given 90 days for su bstantial completion. She did a lot of work but did not have money to complete the project. She was given notice that the structure is to be demolished on April 23. The pictures in the notice are not current. She explained the work that has been done. She said she can now afford to finish the work and will have it done before summer if the property is removed from the demolition list. Kevin Hugman said the condition of the house is in worse condition than when the list was prepared four years ago. He noted the demolition packet has not been presented to the council. He noted that council authorization is needed to issue another restoration permit. Darron Leiker said this item will be placed on the next agenda for council action. Bonnie Murray, 1013 Roosevelt, accused the animal control and director of public health of corruption. She said her animals are trained to protect her due to health issues. After CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 3 appearing at a council meeting, she meet with the city manager for five minutes and feels she was not fairly heard. She requested a meeting with the city manager’s supervisor. Mayor Barham said he would meet with her. Mr. Leiker said he has a full transcript of the meeting which lasted more than five minutes. Danny Glenn, 6705 Kit Carson, said he has crews hauling water and providing services for the citizens of Wichita Falls. He said they are watering trees and shrubbery. People are concerned about getting the water. He said he hears that the water from River Oaks will not be available on May 1. He asked where water will be available if they cannot get effluent. He asked if the city is going to shut down Castaway Cove. Mayor Barham said the water will not be turned off until TCEQ approves the reuse project. After that, all effluent wi ll be going to the reuse project. - - - - - - - - Item 5 – 6c – Consent Items City Manager Darrin Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilor Smith 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, Ingle, and Ward. Nays: None Item 5 - Approval of Minutes of the April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Item 6 – Receive Minutes Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received: (a) Tax Increment Financing Board, January 31, 2012 (b) Traffic Safety Commission, January 15, 2014 (c) Traffic Safety Commission, March 5, 2014 - - - - - - - - Item 7a – Ordinance #15-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 15-2014 Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for Environmental Health Services in the Amount of $20,000 from the Association of Food and Drug Officials to Support the Implementation and Ongoing Cost of a Public Health Information System and Data Collection and Analysis of Food Borne Disease Risk Factors and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Accepting Said Grant Moved by Councilor Hoover that Ordinance No. 15-2014 be passed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 4 Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 7b – Ordinance #16-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 16-2014 Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for a Preparedness and Community Prevention Grant in the Amount of $7,825 Received from the Texas Department of State Health Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Accepting Said Grant Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 16-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 7c – Ordinance #17-2014 ORDINANCE NO. 17-2014 Ordinance Amending Sections 106-185 and 106-186 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls to Establish Modified Water Conservation Drought Contingency Rules; Providing a Penalty Not to Exceed $2,000 per Violation; Providing for Codification; Declaring an Emergency; and Declaring an Immediate Effective Date Moved by Councilor Dotson that Ordinance No. 17-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith. Public Works Director Russell Schreiber gave an overview of the ordinance and the restrictions it puts into place. Katherine Smith, 2411A Lou Lane, asked if the units for surcharge could be lowered. Mr. Schreiber the average homeowner was using 10 units, but that has come down to about 7 or 8 units. He also noted that the block rate structure in the billing system also works with the 10 units. Paul Buckingham, 2817 Barrywood Drive, asked the council to consider giving portable spas the same designation as indoor swimming pools. He said the average tub used about 300 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 5 gallons of water and that water can be reused for up to 12 months. He said portable spas do not evaporate water and are generally covered. Chuck Bradley, 3 Villa Court, said he has not problems with the two-day restrictions on car washes. He said the hours are a concern for self-service car washes. Jim Cadotte, 2609 Cherokee, thanked the council for meeting with those in the carwash industry. He discussed water usage at car washes and the effect the restrictions would have on the industry. He asked for continued dialogue with the Water Resources Commission and the council before the next drought stage is put into place. Arnold Oliver, 2408 Merrimac Drive, said he is chair of the Water Resource Commission. He said stage 5 is a drought catastrophe. For nearly two years, the commission has made recommendations for water conservation actions and has almost exhausted the options for restrictions. Mr. Oliver suggested that the city offer incentives for people who install water conservation measures. He addressed the comments made during the meeting about car washes and spas. Mr. Bradley added that there are only 17 carwashes and 150 restaurants. Moved by Councilor Ingle to remove the hours for carwashes as listed in paragraph (g)(3)(b)(ii)(b); to remove the word “prohibited” from the title in subsection (g)(3)(c); and to remove “spas and hot tubs” from the restrictions in (g)(3)(e)(ii). The motion was seconded by Councilor Hooker. The amendment carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None The motion, as amended, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8c – Resolution #44-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 44-2014 Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Execute Daily Delivery Contracts with Proclean Team, Inc. d/b/a Green Touch Lawn and Landscape to Provide Alternative Sources of Water to Castaway Cove Water Park and other City Facilities Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 44-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 6 Rex Hendrix, 3095 Peggy Drive, said he though Castaway Cove was not going to open in Stage 5. He asked who is paying for the water. Mayor Barham said he had made the comment that Castaway Cove would not open. However, an outside vendor approached the city about supplying water from an outside system. The water has been tested. The payment for the water will come from park revenues. Kevin Hugman noted that ticket prices are not being raised at this time. Darron Leiker added that if the park does not open, there will likely be $300,000 loss, which would impact the tax payers. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8a – Resolution #42-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 42-2014 Resolution Approving Filing of an Application for Amendment of Water Right Pursuant to Certificate of Adjudication No. 02-5150 to Allow the City’s Reuse of Return Flows for the Permanent Reuse Project Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 42-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hoover and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8b – Resolution #43-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 43-2014 Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Completion of the 2013 Street Rehabilitation Project to Decrease the Contract by $508,334.88 to Account for Area Removed from the Project Moved by Councilor Ingle that Resolution No. 43-2014 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Hoover, Dotson, Hooker, Ward, Ingle, and Smith. Nays: None - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2014 Page 7 Item 9a – Staff Reports There were no staff reports. Item 9b – Items of Concern to Members of the City Council Councilor Dotson thanked the Water Resource Commission and those involved with the water conservation measures. Councilor Ward added her appreciation. Councilor Ingle asked about landscape installation at a new business. Kevin Hugman said the certificate of occupancy is not being held up due to the drought restrictions. The businesses must acknowledge that they will put in the required landscaping at a future point. Councilor Ingle also added thanks to the Water Resources Commission for their work. Councilor Hoover said the drought restrictions are unprecedented. He thanked people who are keeping the city on the forefront of the efforts. Item 10 – Executive Session City Council went into Executive Session at 10:54 a.m. in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071 and §551.087. City Council reconvened at 12:19 p.m. Mayor Barham announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive Session. - - - - - - - - Item 12 - Adjourn City Council adjourned at 12:19 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May, 2014. __________________________________ Glenn Barham, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Tracy B. Norr, MMC, City Clerk