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Min 02/03/2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 3, 2015 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 - Tom Quintero - Darron Leiker - City Manager Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney Tracy Norr - City Clerk Mayor Barham called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. - - - - - - - - Item 2a - Invocation Mayor Barham asked for a moment of silence in recognition of Larry Nash, who passed away. Youth Pastor Michael Cummings, Colonial Church, gave the invocation. - - - - - - - - Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Barham led the Pledge of Allegiance. - - - - - - - - Item 3a -Employee of the Month 8:32:24 AM Russell Schrieber recognized Rusty Park, Public Works/Water Purification, as the Employee of the Month. Mayor Barham presented a plaque, a letter of appreciation, restaurant tickets, and a check to Mr. Parks and thanked him for his service. - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 2 Item 3b – Proclamation – Financial Aid February, Zavala Hispanic Cultural Initiative 8:36:59 AM Mayor Barham read a proclamation establishing February 2015 as College Finan cial Aid Awareness Month in Wichita and encouraged citizens to support the goals of higher education and urged students to take advantage of the FAFSA assistance . Gonzalo Robles said they are here to promote college education . He said college education is affordable and attainable for all students . - - - - - - - - Mayor Barham also recognized Amy Fagan as she was recently recognized as one of “20 Under 40” in Wichita Falls. Mrs. Fagan thanked Midwestern and Times Record News for the venue to celebrate the accomplishments of people in the city. She said it is a privilege to work for the city. - - - - - - - - Item 4- Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda. 8:43:10 AM Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, acknowledged the loss of Larry Nash, who was a great inspiration to the community. She also noted that a location at Williams Park has been chose for the Born Learning Trail. She also invited attendance at a banquet for the community on Valentine’s Day. - - - - - - - - Item 5 – 7a– Consent Items 8:44:58 AM City Manager Darron 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, Quintero, and Ingle. Nays: None Item 5 - Approval of Minutes of the January 20, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Item 6a – Resolution #07-2015 RESOLUTION NO. 07-2015 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Digital Imaging Particle Analyzer from Fluid Imaging Technologies ni the Amount of $71,150.00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 3 Item 7a –Receive Minutes Minutes of the following boards and commissio ns were received: (a) Landmark Commission, December 16, 2014 - - - - - - - - Item 8 – Public Hearing to determine if certain buildings and/or Structures are to be Considered Dangerous 8:45:58 AM Mayor Barham opened the public hearing at 8:46:06 AM . Bobby Teague said there are 24 properties that are in need of major repair or demolition. Rita Miller reviewed the properties and the process for either rehabilitation o r demolition. The property addresses are: 2108 10th Street (Main and accessory) 1200 N 4th Street (Main) 1233 33rd Street (Accessory) 1125 Amber Avenue (Main) 2908 Avenue L (Accessory) 2609 Buchanan (Main) 806 Calhoun (Main) 809 Calhoun (Main) 1704 Fillmore (Main) 426 Flood Street (Commercial) 429 Flood Street (Commercial) 430 Flood Street (Commercial) 431 Flood Street (Commercial) 612 Fort Worth Street (Main) 2211 Holliday Road (Main and accessory) 414 Humphreys Street (Main, secondary, and accessory) 3212 ½ Iowa Park Road (Front) 409 A Jalonick Street (Main) 411 Jalonick Street (Main) 207 Live Oak Street (Main and secondary) 311 MLK Jr. Blvd (Main) 713 N MLK Jr. Blvd (3 commercial structures) 1506 Monroe Street (Accessory) 2300 Princeton Avenue (Main and 2 accessory) Lee Mitchell, 2113 Roberts Avenue, asked for an extension for rehabilitation of the property at 2108 10th Street. He said they would like to tear the structure down and rebuild on the lot. Jimmy Tadlock, 3220 Seymour Road #5, said he has been trying to get rid of the property at 1233 33rd Street. He said he is not able to maintain the property. He asked for more time to sell the property. He does not intend to repair the structure. Joe Barrientes said the property owner owns two houses on Calhoun. Construction has started to repair the property at 806 Calhoun. It is ready for inspection. He asked for additional time. Mayor Barham said the property owner has 30 days to obtain a permit and an additional 90 days to show substantial work on the property. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 4 Christina Johnson, 3212 ½ Old Iowa Park Road, said they plan to demolish the property. They plan to have it done in February, weather-permitting. She was told to apply for the demolition permit. The property at 2300 Princeton Avenue has a new owner. The consensus of the council was to allow 30 days to try to contact the new owner of the property. Councilor Smith asked about the unpaid taxes. Ms. Miller said the information is provided so the council can see that there is no investment in the property. At some point, tax foreclosure can begin; however, permits can be issued before taxes are brought current. Kinley Hegglund said the council can use discretion in requiring the payment of back taxes before permits are issued. Councilor Dotson asked about requirements for property in flood plains. The public hearing was closed at 9:16:09 AM. Item 9a –Ordinance No. 06-2015 9:16:13 AM ORDINANCE NO. 06-2015 Ordinance Finding Certain Buildings and/or Structures to be Dangerous; Requiring Property Owners to Demolish Said Buildings and/or Structures within Thirty (30) Days of the Date of this Ordinance and Declaring an Emergency and Immediate Effective date. Moved by Councilor Hoover that Ordinance No. 06-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote: Motion by Mayor Barham to amend the ordinance to allow 30 days to acquire a rehabilitation permit and 90 days for substantial completion on #7 (806 Calhoun) and to allow 30 days to clear the structure on #17 (3212 ½ Iowa Park Road). Amendment seconded by Councilor Ingle. Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Ingle, Hooker, Smith, Quintero, and Hoover. Nays: None The motion as amended carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Ingle, Hooker, Smith, Quintero, and Hoover. Nays: None - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 5 Item 10a – Resolution #08-2015 9:37:43 AM RESOLUTION NO. 08-2015 Resolution Authorizing the Award of Bid to Marvin Groves Electric for the Installation of Emergency Generators at Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #5 in the Amount of $86,943.00 Moved by Councilor Ingle that Resolution No. 08-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Ingle, Hooker, Smith, Quintero, and Hoover. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 10b – Resolution #09-2015 9:40:55 AM RESOLUTION NO. 09-2015 Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for the City’s Bank Depository Services for a Period of Five Years at the Estimated Amount of $295,970.45 Moved by Councilor Dotson that Resolution No. 09-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Ingle, Hooker, Smith, Quintero, and Hoover. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 10c – Resolution #10-2015 9:44:28 AM RESOLUTION NO. 10-2015 Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract for the 2015 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Project to Bobby Bounds Excavation, Inc. in the Amount of $1,287,790.00 Moved by Councilor Hoover that Resolution No. 10-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Quintero and carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 6 Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Ingle, Hooker, Smith, Quintero, and Hoover. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 10d – Resolution #11-2015 9:47:33 AM RESOLUTION NO. 11-2015 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Services Agreement with CDM/Smith for the Permanent Water Reuse Project (Part 2, Design, Construction and Startup Services) in the Amount of $2,510,000.00 Moved by Councilor Ingle that Resolution No. 11-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Dotson and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Dotson, Ingle, Hooker, Smith, Quintero, and Hoover. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 11a – Staff Reports 9:49:46 AM There were no staff reports. - - - - - - - - Item 11b – Discussion of Items of Concern to Members of the City Council 9:49:46 AM The following items of concern from members of the City Council were presented: Councilor Hoover said he is looking forward to the Nighthawks season. They will be playing on the new turf in the Coliseum. Councilor Smith referenced the animal chaining ordinance. He said that animals should not be chained, particularly during this cold season. He said the Humane Society and Animals Services can provide assistance in meeting requirements to care for pets. He added there is a PETS organization to assist owners with fencing so animals are not chained. Councilor Ingle thanked the staff for the work on the demolition presentation. He asked if information could be sent to the councilors in preparation for the planning sessions. Councilor Quintero said it was great to recognize the Zavala organization. He asked if council members could visit Bobby Bounds’ office. He was told that they could. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 3, 2015 Page 7 Mayor Barham reminded everyone to keep Larry Nash’s family in their thoughts. He added there is an account at the credit union to help the family defray Mr. Nash’s medical expenses. - - - - - - - - Item 12 – Executive Session City Council went into Executive Session at 9:54:06 AM in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.072. City Council reconvened at 10:58:06 AM. Mayor Barham announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive Session. - - - - - - - - Item 13 - Adjourn City Council adjourned at 10:58:14 AM. PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2015. _________________________________ Glenn Barham, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Tracy B. Norr, MMC, City Clerk