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Min 05/02/1978 618 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 2, 1978 Items 1 & 2 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 8:30 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Kenneth Hill Mayor Fred E. Bassett Carol Russell Curtis Smith 1 Aldermen Jim Thomas Raymond Adcock Robert D. Haley Asst. City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Gerald Carlson Chief Accounting Officer Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Hardy McAlister Absent The invocation was given by Alanson Brown, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Item 3 Moved by Alderwoman Russell that minutes of the meeting held April 18, 1978 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Bassett, and carried unanimously. Items 4 through 9 Item 7 was removed from the consent agenda. Moved by Alderman Smith that the remaining items on the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Bassett. Item 4a ORDINANCE NO. 3309 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays: None Item 5a ORDINANCE NO. 3310 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF GARFIELD STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 100 AND 171 AND AN UNNAMED EAST-WEST STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 171 AND 173 IN THE HIGHLAND ADDITION TO WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Item 5b ORDINANCE NO. 3311 • AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None 619 Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 2136 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SECOND YEAR FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR POLICE STATISTICAL ANALYST. WHEREAS, on May 3, 1977 , the Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution No. 1953, approved a project for establishing and developing a Police Department statistical analysis office and authorized the City Manager to make application for federal grants funded through the Texas Criminal Justice Division for the funding of such projects ; and , WHEREAS, the project was funded on a matching basis for five years on a sliding scale from 100 percent the first year to 20 percent the fifth year; and, WHEREAS, the grant was received for the first year, the project was established , and is proving to be very beneficial to the operation of the Police Department; and, WHEREAS, the total projected cost for the second year of the grant is $20,743, and the matching ratio is $16,098 Criminal Justice Division funds and $4,645 City funds; the second year of the project will emphasize research into available computer programs for crime analysis and the development of a crime information center; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen deems that the continuation of this project is appropriate and advisable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The continuation of the Police Department statistical analysis office is approved, and the City Manager is authorized to make application for a federal grant for the second year of this project through the Texas Criminal Justice Division, and he is authorized to execute for the City the grant agreement. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays: None Item 8 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Park Board - April 19, 1978 b. Planning Board - April 12, 1978 c. Mayor's Commission on Status of Women - April 6, 1978 d. Traffic Safety Council - April 5, 1978 Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Item 9a A public hearing on hazardous structures was scheduled for June 6, 1978. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Item 7a Bids were considered on an annual supply of data processing paper forms. Data Documents submitted the low bid in the amount of $37,233.16, but because of unsatisfactory performance on their contract for the past two years, it was recommended that the bid not be awarded to them. Moore Business Forms submitted the second low bid in the amount of $40,904, and it was recommended that they be awarded the contract. Moved by Alderman Thomas that the bid be awarded to Moore Business Forms in the amount of $40,904. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried unanimously. Item 10a The public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. For the benefit of the new councilmen, Ernest Lillard explained the program and procedures involved. 620 Item 10a , cont'd. Preston McBee, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that William J. Jordan, whose property is located at 1514 North Tenth, has serious illness in his family and has been unable to make the necessary repairs to his property. He recommended that Mr. Jordan be granted an additional 30 days , for a total of 60 days. He also noted that on many of the properties in the hazardous structures program, taxes are delinquent for as much as ten years. Mrs. Jack Vallier, property at 525 Olen Road , requested an additional 30 days to decide if they will tear it down or get it in a liveable condition. Preston McBee stated that he has been working with this property for three years, but that he would go along with the additional 30 days if they will secure the property and police it to see that it stays secure. She agreed to do this. /ORDINANCE NO. 3312 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3312 be passed, granting an additional 30 days to Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Vallier. Motion seconded by Alderman Bassett, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Alderman Thomas inquired into our policy on foreclosure on properties on which taxes have not been paid for several years. City Attorney H. P. Hodge explained that this past year our delinquent tax collection has greatly increased over any previous year. They have not been able to take action on these properties due to a lack of manpower. He estimated that approximately 1000 pieces of property have delinquent taxes against them. He explained the procedure involved , stating that it is a time consuming and complicated statutory procedure. Alderman Bassett stated that he would like to see us become more forceful in delinquent tax collection. It is not fair to the people who do pay taxes. If they go very long in not paying them we should be very forceful in our collection procedures. The City Attorney stated that we are beginning to catch up. Alderman Smith requested a list of all occupied and unoccupied delinquent tax accounts so that they may address it in the budget process. ,, Item lla Bids were considered on a 1 ,000 GPM fire pumper for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Hurshel Johnson explained that the low bidder took total exception to our specifications , and he recommended that the second low bid be awarded to Fire Appliance Company of Texas in the amount of $62,124.45. Alderman Adcock inquired how the low bid was so out of line, and Chief Johnson explained that he has learned that they only manufacture one unit, and it is completely different from our specifications. Moved by Alderman Smith that the bid be awarded to Fire Appliance Company of Texas in the amount of $62,124.45. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried unanimously. Item 12a(1 ) Moved by Alderman Bassett that the following be appointed to the Design Review Commission, with expiration terms and representation as noted. a. Andy Carron - December 31 , 1980 (Planning Board) b. Bill Donnell - December 31 , 1980 (Midtown Now Executive Board) c. Howard Hallmark - December 31 , 1980 (American Institute of Architects) d. Charles Harper - December 31 , 1979 (American Institute of Architects) e. Mrs. Eldo Jones - December 31 , 1979 (Wichita County Heritage Society) f. Mrs. Al King - December 31 , 1980 (Wichita County Heritage Society) g. Mrs. Aaron McDonald - December 31 , 1979 (Wichita County Heritage Society) Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried unanimously. 621 Item 12a(2) Discussion was held on Plumbing Advisory Board appointments. Dewey Nicholson was recommended for re-appointment. Under the policy adopted for advisory boards on the length of time a person can serve, M.R. Naylor would not be eligible for reappointment. He serves as the representative for Lone Star Gas Company, and because he is the most knowledgeable employee of Lone Star Gas concerning the plumbing code, they have requested that he be reappointed as the company representative. This slot is allotted to Lone Star Gas Company by ordinance. The City Attorney explained that normally the Board of Aldermen has a wide range of persons to appoint, but in this case the people who can fill this slot is so limited that it should not create any difficulty in the future. Moved by Alderman Adcock that Dewey Nicholson and M.R. Naylor be reappointed to the Plumbing Advisory Board. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried unanimously. Item 12a(3) Dan Shine, Mac Lovelace, and Mike Kizer were recommended for reappointment to the Board of Electrical Examiners. Ernest Lillard explained that the function of this board is to test and license electricians in the city. They also review any conflicts which may arise in the Code and building inspectors. They review the national code as to its application to the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Thomas that the recommended appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried unanimously. Item 12a(4) Moved by Alderman Thomas that George Ross, Jr. be appointed to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (replacing Malcolm Vordenbaum). Motion seconded by Alderman Bassett, and carried unanimously. Item 12a(5) Moved by Alderman Adcock that the following be appointed to the Tax Board of Equalization: Jake Holmes , Henry Dvorken, Warren Boone, and Gene Stephens as alternate. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried unanimously. Item 12a(6) Moved by Alderwoman Russell that Bettye Martin (Mrs. William) be appointed to the Mayor' s Commission on the Status of Women to replace Melba Harvill , who resides outside the city limits. Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried unanimously. Item 12b Authority was requested to select a consulting engineer for feasibility study on a relief channel for Southwest Parkway drainage facility. Drainage would be diverted from Sikes Lake south to Holliday Creek. Ernest Lillard explained that approximately one-third of the drainage in Wichita Falls is going through Sikes Lake now. They propose to divert one-third of that one-third from Sikes Lake in another direction. This should relieve flooding on Lou, Clayton, and Maplewood. He further explained that the McGrath Creek project previously constructed will not carry all the flooding from that area, and it was specifically pointed out to the people involved at that time. Sikes Lake was lowered three to four feet, but the spillway was also lowered the same amount because it was causing water to back up extremely deep over Maplewood. Discussion was held on the cost of such a study. Mr. Lillard stated that he did not have a firm price, and the Council did not want to give him a blank check. Moved by Alderman Thomas that authority be granted to negotiate with Corlett, Probst, and Boyd for the cost of making such a feasibility study. Motion seconded by Alderman Bassett, and carried unanimously. 622 Item 12c Alderman Bassett inquired when Hamilton tennis courts would be completed, and also about equipment to cut weeds on Midwestern Parkway near Holliday Creek. The Public Works Department has the equipment, and if they are able to get into it they will cut it. Mayor Hill inquired when they can count on a general state of repair of Weeks Park Golf Course and Seabury Lake? It was noted that the low water crossing at the tennis center is being worked on. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:55 A.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this / thflay of , J?l.y , 1978. MAYOR ATTEST: Ll �' C TY CLERK