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Min 12/02/197543 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building December 2, 1975 Item 1 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 5:00 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present: J. C. Boyd, Jr. Mayor Pro tem Hardy McAlister X Guillermo Garcia X Bill E. Gowan X Aldermen Joe N. Prothro X Peggy McCullough X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr.City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas Deputy City Clerk Item 2 Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meetings held September 23, November 4, and November 18, 1975 , be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Garcia, and carried unanimously. Item 3a The public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. Tommy J. Hubbard, of Burkburnett, appeared regarding the property described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 42, Original Townsite. He stated that if he can get a street through there, he will be glad to remove the building within 30 days after it is completed. The City Manager explained that the absence of a street had nothing to do with abating a nuisance of a sub-standard building. We have an assessment paving program if he is interested in it. The City Manager informed him that if he desired additional time the Board of Aldermen would consider it. He stated that he would like to have six months. The Board of Aldermen agreed to an additional 60 days. Joe Thompson, 709 Clay, requested an extension of time. The Board of Aldermen also granted him an additional 60 days. ORDINANCE NO 3038 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILD- INGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Garcia that Ordinance No. 3038 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 4a Consideration was given to the request of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a rate increase. The City Manager explained that this request is based on a fair value-fair rate of return as it pertains to the Wichita Falls extended area group. He looked at the debt capital and stock which they sell to provide them with money and improvements. Suggested rates have been provided to obtain an additional $1,500,000 in revenues to properly support their Wichita Falls Extended Area Group Exchange. A directory assistance charge for over 5 calls per month in the Wichita Falls area ex- 44 Item 4a, cont'd. change only has been projected. Increases in service connection and installation charges, and other miscellaneous services have also been proposed. Coin telephone rates are proposed to be increased from ten to twenty cents. There is another alter- native without the coin telephone rate increase. There are also additional charges on the basic rates. These rates would go into effect on January 3, 1976. Carlin Brandt appeared for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, stating that they 4"' have recently experienced their lowest earnings in the Wichita Falls area in the last 17 years. They filed their rate request last August. Rate making principles are not an exact science. He feels Mr. Fox has been reasonable, and they are will- ing to compromise on his judgment. The 10-cent coin call has been in effect for 17 years. The user of this type of service will contribute to their service. A directory assistance charge will allow them to reduce other charges. Those who use the service should be able to pay for it. Dr. Cliff Burross stated that they are being fair with Southwestern Bell, and should we not also be fair with the public? He mentioned the directory assist- ance calls above five, wondering if the cost of keeping records will not offset any savings? The City Manager stated that these five calls would be only in the Wichita Falls area exchange. The cost should be borne by the entire system. ORDINANCE NO. 3039 ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING RATES AND CHARGES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE FURNISHED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TEXAS , AND REPEALING CERTAIN PRIOR ORDINANCES. Moved by Alderman Gowan that Ordinance No. 3039 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. Alderman McAlister stated that he is opposed to the 20-cent call. In both proposals the two-party residence is $5.15 now and in the new rate also. This allows an economical rate for all. The same logic seems to follow in the ten- cent phone call. The primary users of a coin telephone are those who do not have access to regular or business lines, or who cannot afford it. This should also be kept at a constant rate. This is a 100 percent increase. It also appears that the coin telephone constitutes a public service, and is justified as a pub- lic service. Alderman Gowan stated that one party business and residents should not pick up the difference. He feels the user should pick up the difference. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : Alderman McAlister. Item 4b A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented in the amount of $10,000 for school crossing guards. r ORDINANCE NO. 3040 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Ordinance No. 3040 be passed. f Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. Alderman McAlister stated that he plans to vote for this ordinance. If the subject comes up again he is not inclined to have the City bear the cost, or all of this program. He is not at this time willing to accept the City's continua- tion of this cost. He is not inclined to put this amount in the budget next year until he is satisfied that all other available alternatives have been explored. He is not against crossing guards , but he does not feel the cost is being borne 45 Item 4b in the proper place. This gives them ten months to explore other methods. Alderman Gowan agreed with Alderman McAlister. He feels it may for the moment solve this problem, but he does not feel that it in any way alleviates the problem of safety for school children. The City does not have the money to do it. Volunteer services are available. There are more places to cross than in front of a school. He would hope and urge them to look at it from the viewpoint as to how you can best protect most of the children at most of the crossings. If we are at the same place next year, he will not support such a program. Alderman Garcia stated that he has been an educator most of his life. It is in the schools that we teach our children how to behave. He feels intelligence is available in the school system, and enough people to come out with some ideas. The main thing is not who or how it will be paid for, but put all our resources together and come up with a better solution. If people are willing to serve civic groups, there should be some people who will serve to care for the lives of children in the community. Alderman McAlister requested the City Manager to provide a status report to the PTA Council, and to the Administration. Mayor Pro tem Boyd noted that in the City budget there is nothing there that is not vitally important to someone. It is difficult to trim a budget. The whole theory of democracy is that the individual is responsible. He wants us to get back to the place where we were before we ever paid anyone for the job. We relax our own efforts and leave it to the paid employee. The motion was carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 4c Consideration was given to the referendum petition concerning Ordinance No. 1703 creating the position of Director of Public Safety. Mayor Pro tem Boyd read the certification by the Deputy City Clerk, and the memorandum from the City Attorney concerning this office. Alderman McAlister stated that he did not feel that one percent of those people who signed the petition could tell who the Director of Public Safety is, and what he does. He questions very seriously whether the system we have is reaching past the Council 's authority. Aldermen Prothro and McCullough agreed, but feel we have no choice in this situation. Alderman McAlister feels that if the people vote on it they will not know what they are voting for. Alderman Prothro inquired what portion of the ordinance is administrative and appointive. The City Manager mentioned the administrative code which sets out var- ious departments. Alderman Gowan stated that someone has to do this job even if it is abolished by an election. It is a job that someone is going to have to do whether we call it Director of Public Safety or something else. Alderwoman McCullough stated that she feels a great deal of criticism is because several departments were pulled out from another department and put into this one. She feels some of these things are behind the rationale of this proposed change. She stated that she is not saying that it is valid, but it is what we are looking at. She would hope that there might be some change in the percentage of qualified voters in the charter revision committee. She feels this is a valid tool, but feels the percentage is low. Dr. Burross stated that he was on the Council when this office was created. There was no ulterior purpose in it. Several things led to this position being created. There were few places across the country which had it. We found ourselves being called before a grand jury in the course of enforcement of laws in the City of Wichita Falls. This position would give some protection to the fire and police chiefs. This involved another governmental agency by several airmen being attacked and beaten in the streets of Wichita Falls. He cited the tornado in 1964. This involved organizational control with another arm of government. As a result of 46 Item 4c, cont'd. this we did create this position to have units united to deal with these things. He stated that he feels people do not argue with the purpose of this position, even though they might argue with the person or with salaries. Mayor Pro tem Boyd stated,that he has been opposed to this office ever since he has been on the Council. He feels the Police and Fire Chief should report directly to the City Manager or to one of his assistants. He has argued about this and lost. He is in favor of the referendum and what it attempts to do. He stated that he would vote for the referendum, and hope that it fails. Alderman Prothro mentioned that another alternative is to repeal the ordinance and authorize the City Manager to appoint someone to perform these duties. The City Manager stated that if it is defeated in referendum some organizational re- structuring would have to be done. Mayor Pro tem Boyd called the question, "Shall Ordinance No. 1703 be repealed?" There was a unanimous "no" vote. Moved by Alderman Garcia that this ordinance be submitted at the next municipal election. No second was received. Moved by Alderman Prothro that this ordinance be submitted to the voters on the third Saturday in January, 1976. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boyd, Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro and McCullough Nays : None. Moved by Alderman McAlister that the swimming pool matter also be submitted to the voters on the third Saturday in January, 1976. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Pro tem Boyd, Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. Alderman McAlister inquired how the ballots will be worded. The City Attorney read the requirements from the charter. Item 4d Dr. Kenneth Bebb, 2308 Farrington, requested funds for a family practice medicine program for Wichita Falls for the training of family practitioners. It would be a three-year residency training program. He stated that this idea has been under study for a number of years. He feels Wichita Falls is not up to medical standards of other communities. They will be willing to work with the Council or other study groups at any time. Dr. Burross endorsed this program. He mentioned that Dr. Bebb is a surgeon and is working in the medical family practice field because he feels it is needed here. They would like to start the program as of July 1976. Southwestern Medical School would provide the faculty and pay their costs. They would like to have an answer within a month or two. Item 5a A proposed ordinance was presented accepting the 1975 Leave=Out Paving Program. ORDINANCE NO. 3041 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF THE 1975 LEAVE OUT SECTIONS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, AS DESIGNATED IN K P' 47 Item 5a ORDINANCE NO. 2971; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH CITY CONCRETE, INC. , WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO SUNDRY CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Ordinance No. 3041 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. v Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented amending Section 17 of the Ambulance service contract. The City Manager noted the provisions of the present contract, stating that their fiscal year does not end until April 18. It was requested that the annual audit be performed coincident with the fiscal year, and that such audit be submitted within 90 days after that time. The firm of Jarratt, Cocke, and Tillery was recommended to perform the audit. RESOLUTION NO. 1746 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT OF SECTION XVII OF CONTRACT BETWEEN GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. OF WICHITA FALLS AND THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND OTHERS, TO CHANGE THE TIME OF THE AUDIT; APPOINTING JARRATT, COCKE AND TILLERY TO PERFORM THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF SUCH AMBULANCE OPERATOR. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. There is hereby approved an amendment of Section XVII of that certain contract dated February 1, 1975, between the City of Wichita Falls, and others, and Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. of Wichita Falls ; such amendment shall provide that the audit shall be made upon the conclusion of the Contractor's fiscal year, rather than the contract year, and that the audit report shall be submitted within ninety (90) days after the end of such fiscal year, rather than within sixty (60) days after the end of the contract year. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls such instrument as it necessary to effect this amendment. SECTION 2. The firm of Jarratt, Cocke and Tillery is hereby appointed as independent auditor to perform the annual audit of Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. , of Wichita Falls for the fiscal year ending April 18, 1976. Moved by Alderman McAlister that Resolution No. 1746 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 6b r A proposed resolution was presented updating appraisals on Kell Freeway property. L, v RESOLUTION NO. 1747 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED APPRAISALS OF PROPERTIES ON KELL FREEWAY AND AUTHORIZING THEIR PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION. WHEREAS , by the adoption of Resolution No. 1633 the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore found that it is necessary to acquire the 48 Item 6b, cont'd. properties hereinafter described for construction of the Kell Freeway, Project 52-380 and approve the appraised values of such properties ; and, WHEREAS, the appraisal of such properties has now been updated by the appraiser employed by the Texas State Highway Department to reflect present market prices , and these updated appraisals have been approved by the Texas State Highway Depart- ment and have been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and copies of same are now in the possession of the Director of Public Works and/or Assistant City Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , THAT: SECTION NO. 1 The project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows : Kell Freeway - Project 52-380 Warranty Deed 1543 s.f. of Lots 6, & 7, Blk. 9, Bateson Second Addition 15,499 s.f. of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 20 & 21, Block 8, Bateson Second Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution 9,329.00 SECTION NO. 2 The updated values of such properties are hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State Highway Department, or the City of Wichita Falls, by Warranty Deed the tracts of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized prices to be paid for such tracts are the state approved values as determined from the updated appraisals (rather than the original appraisals approved by the resolution set out above) made by the independent real estate appraisers employed by the Texas State Highway Department. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract for such approved value, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract in the name of the Texas State Highway Department or the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Resolution No. 1747 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 7a Bids were considered on air compressors for Public Works and Public Utilities Divisions. It was recommended that the bid be awarded to J. W. Bartholow of Dallas , Texas , for one 175 SGE Le Roi compressor in the amount of $6,286, and for two 1C 175 SGU compressors in the amount of $11,588, for a total amount of $17,874. Moved by Alderman McAlister that the bid be awarded as recommended. t< Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. Item 7b Bids were considered on a three-wheel scooter for parking meter control. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Trans Lift Corporation, Dallas, in the amount of $2,350. r, Moved by Alderman Prothro that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried unanimously. 49 Item 7c Bids were considered on 80 tons of fertilizer for Parks Department. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Berend Brothers, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $11,556. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that the bid be awarded as recommended. 1{' Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried unanimously. Item 7d Bids were considered on replacement vehicles for various city departments. It was recommended that the low bids be awarded as follows : I, a. Morgan Dodge - 15 - Police Cars - $67,546.75 3 - Staff Cars - $12,266.19 4 - Dodge Darts - $14,467.52 1 - City Manager's Car - $5,173.46 b. Baggett-Bridwell - 1 - 6,000 GVW Van - $4,793.59 c. Moore Ford - 1 - Courier Pickup - $3,080.98 d. Morgan Dodge - 8 - z ton Pickups D-100 - $27,205.28 3 - 3/4 ton Pickups D-200 - $11,352.42 4 - 4 x 4 W-200 - $19,626.40 5 - 9,000 GVW D-300 - $19,396.55 7 - 23,000 GVW D-600 - $45,308.27 Alderman Garcia noted that there is only $511.10 difference in the bids of Morgan Dodge and Baggett-Bridwell for the Police cars. Ben Shelton noted that both cars are basically the same type, and same wheel base. Doyle Davis , of Morgan Dodge, stated that there is no difference in the two cars. They are the same inside and out. Up until a couple of years ago the fury was somewhat larger, but they are the same now. Following an inquiry by Alderman McAlister, Ben Shelton explained that the no service battery is not standard equipment. Moved by Alderman Prothro that vehicle bids be accepted as proposed by Ben Shelton. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried unanimously. Item 7e Bids were considered on an aerial bucket truck for the Traffic Engineering Department. It was recommended that the low bid of Commercial Body Corporation, San Antonio, Texas, be accepted in the amount of $14,530.11. 1,Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried unanimously. Item 7f Bids were considered on four steel dump beds for 23,000 GVW trucks. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Longhorn Trailers, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $7,686. Moved by Alderman Prothro that the bid be awarded as recommended. . Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried unanimously. 50 Item 7g Bids were considered for emergency roads at Lake Kemp. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Zack Burkett, Olney, Texas , in the amount of $18,560. j JRESOLUTION NO. 1748 r RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF ZACK BURKETT CO. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY ROADS AT LAKE KEMP. WHEREAS, heretofore the City of Wichita Falls advertised for bids for the construction of emergency roads at Lake Kemp; and, WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Zack Burkett Co. in the amount of eighteen thousand five hundred sixty dollars ($18,560) is the lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: The bid of Zack Burkett Co. in the amount of eighteen thousand five hundred sixty dollars ($18,560) is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Zack Burkett Co. for the construction of emergency roads at Lake Kenp. Moved by Alderman Garcia that Resolution No. 1748 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 7h Bids were considered on high pressure sodium luminaires and lamps. It was cfL ` ` ' ." recommended that the bid be awarded to Buffalo Electric, Dallas , Texas, in the amount of $26,091 for the luminaires and in the amount of $7,056 for the sodium lamps. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that the bids be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Garcia, and carried unanimously. Item 8a Approval was requested of a supplemental agreement on the railroad relocation 5y downtown junction. f RESOLUTION NO. 1749 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 WITH TIMMINS-ANDERSON CORPORATION CONCERNING FORT WORTH AND DENVER RAILROAD RELOCATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , THAT: Supplemental Agreement No. 2, a copy of which is attached hereto, between yy the City of Wichita Falls and Timmins-Anderson Corporation, amending the contract for relocation of Fort Worth and Denver Railroad downtown junction to provide for removal of an existing concrete structure on the right-of-way, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Resolution No. 1749 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Garcia, Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : None. 51 Item 9a Permission was requested to advertise for bids for the purchase of 15 tons of activated carbon for water purification. r` Moved by Alderman Prothro that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried unanimously. Item 9b Permission was requested to advertise for an annual supply of automotive storage batteries for all City departments. Moved by Alderman Garcia that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried unanimously. Item 9c Permission was requested to advertise for bids for an estimated annual supply of tires and tubes for all City departments. Moved by Alderman Gowan that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. Item 10 Moved by Alderman Prothro that minutes of the meetings of the following boards be received. a. Planning Board - November 12, 1975 b. Park Board - November 25, 1975 Motion seconded by Alderman Garcia, and carried unanimously. Item lla Mayor Pro tem Boyd read the letter of resignation from Mayor Kruger which he received on November 19. Moved by Alderman Garcia that Mayor Kruger's resignation be accepted. Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Garcia that the Mayor Pro tem be appointed as Mayor to fill the unexpired term. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough and carried unanimously. Mayor Boyd stated that he appreciated the confidence. The oath of office was given to the new Mayor by Deputy City Clerk Wilma Thomas. Nominations for Alderman Place 5 were made as follows : A. T. Young, Albert Dillard, Elbert Eggleston, Lonny Morrison, and Joe Shaddock. Discussion of various ideas was had. Moved by Alderman Garcia that the selection of Alderman Place 5 be postponed until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. Alderman Gowan stated that he would have no objection to voting now. He felt that Alderwoman McCullough's suggestion of appointing a former Council member 52 Item 11a, cont'd. for an interim term is valid. Alderman Garcia stated that Mr. Dillard plans to run in the next election. Alderwoman McCullough feels that to appoint a former council- man would alloy any criticism of this body. Alderman McAlister questioned whether that type of decision should be made today, but that he tends to agree with her thinking. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Garcia, McAlister, and McCullough Nays: Mayor Boyd, Aldermen Prothro and Gowan Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Lonny Morrison be appointed to fill the interim position of Alderman Place 5 until the City election in April 1976. Motion seconded by Alderman Gowan, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Boyd, Alderman Gowan, Prothro, and McCullough Nays: Alderman McAlister and Garcia. Moved by Mayor Boyd that Alderwoman McCullough be appointed Mayor Pro tem. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister and carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tem McCullough stated that she appreciates the honor. Item 12a Purchase of park property in Bel Air Addition was discussed. The City Manager f' 7 -;' suggested that no development be started until the fall of 1976, and only if federal revenue sharing funds are available. Moved by Alderman McAlister that the staff be authorized to complete the transaction. Motion seconded by Alderman Garcia, and carried unanimously. Item 12b Moved by Alderman McAlister that action be postponed on retirement and holidays until the next council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. David Jacobs, of International Laborer 's Union of North America, again request- ed wage assignments of employees in this organization. Mayor Boyd stated that any request for further discussion would be brought up by a member of the Board, and none has been. Alderwoman McCullough requested the City Manager to place this matter on the next council agenda. Mr. Jacobs requested that their decision be based on a valid and justifiable reason. He congratulated the new Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. The meeting recessed at 7:30 and resumed again at 7:45. Item 13 The public hearing was opened on the Community Development Block Grant Program for 1976-77. Steve Ondrejas, Director of Planning, presented the proposed time constraints on this program. He explained the three-year summary plan as outlined in the working paper. A construction inspector and civil engineer would be hired under the street paving grant program. Bill Donnell appeared for the Wichita County Heritage Society seeking $10,000 from the contigency funds for 1976-77. They desire to formulate a plan the first year and present it to the Council for their consideration. 53 Item 13, cont'd. Louis Esquibel stated that one of the greatest needs is the input of citizens. There is a group of people in the Scotland Addition who are working hard for input into this program. James Esther, Jr. appeared representing the citizens of East Linwood. He presented a petition to members of the Council. He stated that a drainage ditch in the park should be fitted with pipes. The park should be graded and leveled to cover these pipes. He named other park improvements which they desire. He stated that these citizens are truly interested in the City, and they are depend- ing upon the Council to meet their needs. Steve Ondrejas stated that they have earmarked $27,000 to concrete line the ditch, provide improved lighting and restroom facilities for this park. Mr. Esther stated that they have teenagers in their neighborhood which they are interested in. Alderman Gowan inquired if he could put a priority on these items. Mr. Esther stated that they have waited for ten years for this park. He stated that he could not provide a priority. Aldermen Gowan and McAlister stated that they are request- ing that their association list the priorities of the items they desire to be com- pleted. Mr. Neal appeared with Mr. Esther inquiring if the drainage ditch would be open. Mr. Ondrejas stated that it would be. Mr. Neal was not agreeable to this. It was pointed out that the Council is asking them to decide what they would rather have if they cannot have all of it. Mr. Neal stated that the park is used daily by their children. He stated that the drainage ditch should not be allocated under these funds. Mr. Esther stated that they did not have any priorities. They want all of them. He requested the Council to reply to them in writing and they will get back with them. Alderman Gowan again stated that they are asking them to go back to that group and set a priority to give the Council an idea of what would help them most. Jesse Garcia appeared for a Service Center requesting lighting for Fannin Park, and also paving to the park. They also desired Caroline Street to be con- tinued. There is also a drainage problem in the 200 block of East Caroline. Steve Ondrejas noted that one block of Bridge and Washington Streets would be paved. Also, park lights , concrete drainage work, and park improvements in Fannin Park. Alderman Prothro requested that the staff provide information to the Council and each group represented here tonight regarding their particular requests con- cerning the appropriation of these monies to fulfill their needs. C. W. Muehlberger, Chairman of the Midtown Couuuittee, requested block grant month to entice individual development to rejuvenate this area. Tax evaluations will be deteriorating in the downtown area. He cited Lawton and Waco as examples in which the downtown is gone. He feels a civic center is vital to our community, but the committee has voted not to request it at this time. Otis Polk appeared as Chairman of the Rosewood Neighborhood Group One. He feels some money designed for administration should be set aside for a bus tour. They would like the Bridwell Park lights to be returned to Williams Park. He also mentioned the drainage on Harding Street to the County line. He presented a narrative description and budget of the program they desire. The City Manager stated that Community Development Block Grant funds cannot be used for the operation and staff- ing of a neighborhood center, but only for construction. He suggested that involved agencies get together and come up with a coordinated effort for staffing and operations. Tommy Robinson appeared representing Neighborhood Action Group Two. He mentioned a community center, Jalonick Park, drainage and paving. The City Manager stated that no monies were allocated for neighborhood centers last year. A neighborhood center for Rosewood Group One and Group Two is in the proposal this year. Jalonick Park improvements are scheduled this year. Lighting will be completed in the 1976-77 program. Money is being recommended by the staff for a community center for these two groups. Mr. Robinson stated that a single neighborhood center would not serve both groups because they are located too far from each other. Steve Ondjreas stated that a neighborhood center must provide a multi purpose and serve a minimum of 10,000 to 25,000 people. These are federal regulations which we have no control over. Mr. Robinson encouraged the Council to get to know the town so they would know the areas he is talking about. They are still asking for the same things which they asked for last year. He mentioned the park being mowed and leaving the weeds on it, as well as grass growing out to the middle of a paved street, and glass on the streets. 54 Item 13, cont'd. James Zug appeared regarding Mid-town improvements, and a human resource center. He suggested that the current application being prepared contain in it a provision for hiring an architect and/or a consulting engineer to prepare a site plan. The legislature chose not to fund those centers during the last session. It is proposed to be introduced again. By preparing this site plan we would be a step ahead of other cities. The City Manager stated that this is not a part of the working paper which we have at this time. Mayor Boyd expressed appreciation for the appearances and requests made. Not all will be approved, but all will be taken into consideration. The City Manager stated that these comments will be taken into consideration, and a revised draft of the working paper for Community Development will be provided by the next council meeting. Another public hearing will be held on January 6, 1976, and hopefully approved at that time. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:30 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this /e 'day of (2111Czeic ,42 , 1975. ay ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk 2/ SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 28, 1975RELOCATIONOFFORTWORTHANDDENVER RAILROADJUNCTIONAILROAD WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 1. INTENT It is the intent of this Supplemental Agreement to amend the Cont ract AgreementdatedJuly8, 1975 to include the additional work described as follItemEstimated ows. No. Quantity Unit Item Description Unit Total581CostAmount100) L S For Removal of ExistingConcreteStructurelocated 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00attheNortheastcornerofIntersection - VirginiaStreet - Oak Street Net Effect Part I Previous Adjustments Part I 1,500.00 Change Orders 1, 2 and 3 Total Adjustments Part I 1 715.00 Part I (Original Contract) 15,215.00 Part I Subtotal 537,736 69 Part II Subtotal 552,951.69 Includes Change Orders 1, 2 and 3 386.00ContractAmount (Adjusted) 29-- x_ Total Part I and II 2. AGREEMENT 582,337.69 By the signatures of duly authorized agents the CityandTimmins-Anderson Corp., Contractor do hereby agree anWichita p this Supplemental Omar Agreement No. 2 to their agreement dated July 8, 1975. append this Supplemental