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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
September 5, 2000
Items 1 & 2
The City Council 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:
Jerry Lueck - Mayor
Dan Shine - Pro Tern
Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors
James Esther, Jr. -
Bill Altman -
Johnny Burns -
Harold Hawkins -
Jim Berzina - City Manager
Greg Humbach - City Attorney
Lydia Torres - City Clerk
Mayor Lueck called the meeting to order.
Reverend Alice Hupp, Park Place Christian Church, gave the invocation.
Item 3
Mrs. Ginger Close Henry, Fire Equipment Operator, was recognized as Employee of the
Month for the month of September. Mayor presented Mrs. Henry with a plaque, dinner for two,
and theater passes.
Mayor proclaimed September 20, 2000 as "National Undoing Racism Day" in Wichita
Falls urging all citizens to join together to reaffirm our commitment to equality and freedom for all
people.
Mayor recognized Dr. James Hoggard who was designated as Poet Laureate of Texas
and who was previously named Professor of the Year.
On behalf of the Kiwanis Club, Mr. Elmer Emory presented the City a check, which is
designated to be used at Kiwanis Park, in the amount of $6,000 from their concession stand
revenue.
Item 4
Eric Norris, 3402 Duty Lane, referred to Ordinance 64-2000, which granted a waiver
from the water rationing restrictions to Midwestern State University. He felt that the original
commitment to the Dallas Cowboys had been met and he was concerned that misuse of
watering at Midwestern University continues. He did not think that soccer and football fields
should be watered. He suggested that this Ordinance be repealed immediately. He urged that
citizens watch every drop of water.
Item 5
The Minutes were approved as distributed.
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Items 6a-8f
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Hawkins requested that Item 6a be moved to the Regular Agenda. Item 6c
was also requested to be moved to the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Altman that the consent agenda be approved with the exception of
Items 6a and 6c.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 6b
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2000
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LAND SITES FOR THE VASI AND
REIL LOCATIONS AT KICKAPOO AIRPARK; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Item 7a
RESOLUTION NO. 116-2000
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE RECOATING OF
THE 9TH STREET ELEVATED TANK AND RIVER ROAD WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER #2 PROJECT; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Item 7b
RESOLUTION NO. 117-2000
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE MUNICIPAL ANNEX
BUILDING REPAIR PROJECT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING
AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Items 8a-8f
Minutes of the following Board and Commission meetings were received.
a. Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation — February 9, 2000
b. Board of Adjustment— May 31, 2000 and August 16, 2000
c. Planning and Zoning Commission —August 9, 2000
d. Board of Electrical Examiners —August 10, 2000
e. Park Board —August 17, 2000
f. Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District— June 23, 2000
Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
FUNDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND VERNON
REGIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
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Item 6a continued
Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 113-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Councilor Hawkins asked about offering college credits instead of continuing
education credits.
Chief Ronnie James informed that there are two separate programs. Currently,
there is a college program, Fire Protection Technology Program, that has college hours.
Also, some colleges and junior colleges have awarded college hours for recruit training
and for EMS training. This contract includes a Fire Protection Advisory Board that is
looking into offering higher education credits.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 6c
RESOLUTION NO. 115-2000
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAIVER FOR A CITY
EMPLOYEE QUALIFYING FOR VARIOUS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Burns that Resolution No. 115-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman.
Larry Robinson, 5483 Huntington Lane, stated that when there is a waiver of conflict of
interest it raises a red flag for him. He felt that if there was a conflict of interest it should not be
allowed.
Councilor Hawkins explained that this is a federally funded program and it would not be
fair to the employees of the City not to have access to the funds like everyone else. They are not
getting a break, anyone and everyone has the right to offer to purchase this property.
Mr. Robinson stated that the way it was worded in the agenda was not clear that it was
property. It just appears that it is a conflict of interest and that there might be the possibility of
inside information.
Councilor Hawkins informed that it was not inside information. It is property that has
been abandoned and we are reclaiming it, making use of it, and placing it back on the tax roles.
This City employee is going to be paying taxes on it.
Councilor Altman commented that he also has some concern about this, however, his
concern is that the City has employees that make wages which are so low that they qualify for
federal assistance.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
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Item 9a
ORDINANCE NO. 86-2000
ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Altman that Ordinance No. 86-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Roy Horn, 5019 Bonny Drive, stated that he has both a residence and a small business
at this location. He requested a sidewalk and escrow waiver on the property located at 5019
Bonny Drive. Those are small acre tracts without curb and gutter or sidewalks and he did not
think that sidewalks would ever be developed out there.
Councilor Altman explained the City's policy requiring sidewalks and its purpose. He
mentioned that this was the only way sidewalks were going to be developed over a period of
time. We have created the escrow account where it appears that subsequent development in
the future is going to occur. In Mr. Horn's particular instance there are two streets, one that is
unplatted, Bonny Drive, and one that is platted but not opened, Deer Creek. Councilor Altman
would be in favor of waiving Deer Creek because that is not a developed street although it is
platted. He would not waive Bonny Drive because the only way sidewalks are going to develop
is to adhere to the City's policy.
Mayor was in favor of waiving the whole thing because there are no sidewalks out there.
Several Council members expressed their opinion to waive Deer Creek but not Bonny
Drive.
Mr. Horn stated that it would be a long time for something to develop out there.
It was explained that the escrow money would be available to put in a sidewalk when the
road is built, and the City would not have to go back and ask for money.
Moved by Councilor Altman to amend the proposed ordinance by removing paragraph b)
under Section 1, which states "Sidewalks on Bonny Drive adjacent to 5019 Bonny Drive is
hereby waived."
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams.
It was noted that any interest earned on the escrow was not retained by the City; it is
used to pay for any increased costs at such future time when sidewalks are built. If there is any
escrow money left over after the sidewalks are built that money is returned to the then property
owner.
Councilor Shine expressed concern that Mr. Horn had lived there for a long time and was
now being asked to put in a sidewalk on the part of his business. He could not see asking him to
put in a sidewalk where there is no sidewalk and suggested requiring sidewalk only in the area
that is being expanded.
Councilor Altman felt his proposed amendment was a compromise because it was
remaining consistent with the policy by not waiving Bonny Drive but allowing a waiver on Deer
Creek since it appears it will not develop.
Councilor Burns commented that it is a matter of executing the policy. Either we want to
have a policy to develop sidewalks throughout the City or we decide we don't care whether we
have sidewalks or not. This is a means of not having the City pay for it.
Councilor Altman called for the question on the amendment.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Main motion as amended carried by the following vote.
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Item 9a continued
Ayes: Councilors Williams, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: Mayor Lueck and Councilor Shine
Item 9b
ORDINANCE NO. 87-2000
ORDINANCE REFUNDING TAXES PAID BY J.C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC., IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,233.14 FOR THE TAX YEARS 1992, 1993, 1994, AND 1995
AS DIRECTED BY A SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF THE 78T" DISTRICT COURT;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE
WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Altman that Ordinance No. 87-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9c
ORDINANCE NO. 88-2000
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
PERMITTING AND REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND USE
OF A LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BY WILLIAMS
COMMUNICATIONS, INC., D/B/A VYVX, INC. IN TEXAS, ACROSS, OVER AND
UNDER CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Esther that Ordinance No. 88-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9d
ORDINANCE NO. 89-2000
ORDINANCE WAIVING SEC.22-1(a)(2) AND SEC. 22-4 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO PERMIT CERTAIN VEHICLES, ANIMALS AND SIGNS, AND
THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
DURING FALLS FEST IN LUCY PARK SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2000; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Esther that Ordinance No. 89-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
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Item 10a
RESOLUTION NO. 118-2000
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2000-01 BUDGET FOR THE WICHITA FALLS
(4A) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 118-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10b
RESOLUTION NO. 119-2000
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE
A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND THE LAKESIDE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 119-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10c
RESOLUTION NO. 120-2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC
RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT IN THE 77T" TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 120-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
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Item 10d
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2000
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE SALVATION ARMY/CAMPFIRE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS (CDBG) PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO
MCGRATH BROTHERS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 121-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10e
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2000
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE LAKE KEMP TO SECONDARY RESERVOIR
DIVERSION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BOWLES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Burns that Resolution No. 122-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
City Council recessed at 10:05 a.m. and reconvened at 10:15 a.m.
Item 11a
Moved by Councilor Altman that bid be awarded to Mote, Inc. in the amount of
$3,840.00, to B.W. Strayhorn Company in the amount of$18,219.00, and to Wichita Waste
Management in the amount of$3,570.00 for the demolition of various hazardous structures.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Leon Cox, 9169 F.M. 369 N., Burkburnett, stated he was the owner of 1027 Harlan Lane.
Hubert Cox, 103 W. College, Burkburnett, informed that he was Leon Cox's brother. He
stated that his brother was requesting a 90-day extension to take care of the property on Harlan
Lane, to either remodel or sell it.
Mr. Dave Clark gave a history on this structure and noted that they had been working
with this property for about one and a half years without any response from the owner until
today. Notices were sent, public hearings were held giving Mr. Cox opportunities to address this
issue and he has not until today.
The City would prefer to have these structures repaired and that is why an elaborate
process was implemented to allow for notices and public hearings. However, if extensions are
continued when the process has reached the demolition phase, Staff wonders at what point the
process stops.
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Item 11 a continued
Councilor Hawkins suggested that Mr. Cox put up the cost of the demolition, $982.00, to
be held in escrow for six months, at which time the property must be habitable and accompanied
by a certificate of occupancy. If not, those funds would be used to demolish the structure.
Concern was expressed that at some point a mockery would be made of these
procedures particularly when people come before the Council without any plans requesting
extensions at the time when demolition bids are being awarded. If extensions are allowed at
that point, Council is implying to the people that they can ignore these procedures. What is to
prevent any landowner from ignoring procedures when property is going to be cleared?
Mr. Hubert Cox informed that his brother is a halfway incompetent and if he gets
something in the mail he does not know what it is. That is why he is here with his brother today.
He said he would be responsible to see that the property is brought up to City standards and he
agreed to put up the bid amount, $982.00, in escrow.
Council consensus was that the City will stipulate what is required to bring the property
up to City standards. It was agreed that in the event this property is sold, these stipulations and
conditions would apply to the new property owner, including the same timetables.
Moved by Councilor Hawkins to remove 1027 Harlan Lane from the list of hazardous
structures to be demolished conditioned upon Mr. Leon Cox putting up escrow in the amount of
$982, demolition bid, within two weeks from today; obtaining a building permit within 45 days
from today; beginning construction within 90 days from today; and completing construction
within 180 days from today.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Main motion, with the removal of 1027 Harlan from the demolition list, carried by the
following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 11 b
Moved by Councilor Altman that bid be awarded to Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. in
the amount of$56,963.00 for a portable diesel generator set.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 12a
City Clerk Lydia Torres reported to the Council on the MPEC Coliseum petition. Ms.
Torres informed that she had issued a Certificate of Sufficiency in accordance with the City
Charter. This certificate indicated that the City Clerk had qualified the petition and now Council
had the option, according to City Charter, to repeal the ordinance and if not repealed it would go
to a vote.
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Item 1215
Moved by Councilor Esther to defer action on consideration of adoption of an Ordinance
to authorize the issuance of$7,000,000 of Certificates of Obligation for the Coliseum Project.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman.
Councilor Altman asked if Councilor Esther would agree to amend the motion to defer
action to September 19, 2000. Councilor Esther agreed to the amendment.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 12c
Discussion of the proposed 2000-2001 Annual City Budget was had.
City Manager reviewed the budget adjustments. City Council discussed each individual
item and accepted all but one of the adjustments -- the Personnel clerical.
City Manager informed that the budget would be placed on the September 19, 2000
Council agenda for action.
Councilor Shine urged the rest of the Council to be careful with the City's capital and to
see that it is depreciated like Mr. Robert Parker has done with the City's vehicles and
equipment. He said that had not been done with City buildings. He felt that the equity should
be used for that and suggested that a study be performed on capital improvements to create a
good system on maintenance.
City Manager informed that Staff would be bringing Council a capital improvement plan
before the end of this year. He also noted that depreciation could not be done on buildings.
Councilor Hawkins suggested that the Police Department location be given some
thought. He did not think the current location was good .
Item 12d
Mr. George Bonnett reported that the lake levels had reached 38.2%. He informed that
the Mayor could issue a decree that the combined levels of the lakes have reached the 40%
capacity and therefore authorize the trigger to implement additional surcharges for high use and
remove the new landscaping waiver as set forth in Section 2 of Ordinance No. 61-2000.
Mayor declared the 40% trigger level to be effective September 5, 2000 until removed as
set forth in Ordinance No. 61-2000.
Councilor Williams referred to the question of Midwestern State University's waiver on
watering and asked for figures on their water usage to show the public that they kept their
promise of reducing water consumption by 50%. Mr. Bonnett will generate that information.
Councilor Altman stated that if we repeal the Midwestern State University water
resolution we have the potential to increase our water use because in trade for Midwestern
University being able to water certain fields they cut watering in other parts of the campus.
Midwestern State University told us that at the time they would use less water than they would
be allotted for the entire campus.
It was suggested that a workshop be scheduled between the Water Resources
Commission and the Council to review the water situation at a 30% or lower lake level and to
discuss a water plan in advance of getting to that point. City Manager will schedule a workshop.
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Item 12e
Councilor Shine informed that the Storm Water District subcommittee had met and are
ready to make a recommendation to the Council. He suggested that a workshop be held
possibly at the next Council meeting to discuss this issue.
Councilor Burns commented that he had received many positive comments on the
Ranch Round-up and the use of the MPEC facility for that event. He expressed appreciation to
Mike Castle for doing a great job over the years and to all those who worked on this event.
Councilor Altman informed that City property taxes had not been increased over the
years, except for the police officers pay increase that the citizens voted in last year. The School
District and the County have raised taxes, but the City has not; and he credited the City Staff for
continuing to provide excellent services to our community at a very efficient cost. He urged
citizens to pat these folks on the back.
Councilor Esther expressed appreciation to the Parks Staff for repairing the lighting at
Lynwood Park in such a prompt and efficient manner.
In reference to statements made by Mr. Eric Norris earlier this morning, Councilor Esther
suggested that when issues arise that could be addressed to clarify misunderstandings they
should be done at that point. Also, he felt that City information should be made available to
those citizens without cable or radio.
Councilor Hawkins asked for an update on the analysis to determine if the pressure
being put on the watering system was contributing to the water line breaks. Mr. David Lehfeldt
informed that the initial analysis, although it is not complete, indicates that having high flows
through our pipes may be part of the problem.
Councilor Hawkins suggested that the City recognize Dr. Louis Rodriguez and his wife
for what they have contributed to the City the past 20 plus years.
Councilor Williams expressed appreciation to the citizens for their cooperation in
adhering to the water regulations during this long hot, dry spell.
Councilor Williams informed that she had provided information concerning the use of the
water by Midwestern University to Mr. Norris and had discussed it with him. I think the figures
will reflect a win-win situation. She expressed appreciation to the Staff for helping the Council
do their jobs.
Mayor asked for a small table on which to place the paperwork when he makes
presentations.
Item 12f
There were no Staff reports.
City Council adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _day of 2000.
1
/JERRY LUECK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Lydia Torres
City Clerk
NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of
Wichita Falls, Texas To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of
The Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, On Tuesday,
September 5, 2000, Beginning At 8:30 a.m.
City Council: Mayor Gerald Lueck - Councilors Arthur Bea
Williams, Dan Shine, James Esther, William
Altman, Johnny Burns, and Harold Hawkins
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation: The Reverend Alice Hupp
Park Place Christian Church
3. Presentations: Employee of the Month
4. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council
On Items That Are Not On The City Council Agenda. (The Regular
Agenda will begin upon completion of public comments, or no later than 9:00 a.m.
Individuals who prior to this Council meeting signed up to speak, but could not be
heard before 9:00 a.m. due to time constraints, may speak at the conclusion of the
meeting.)
5. Approval of Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolutions:
a. Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A
Contract For Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Funding Between The City Of Wichita Falls And Vernon
Regional Junior College. (City Council Bill #217)
b. Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Lease Agreement With The FAA For Land Sites
For The VASI And REIL Locations At Kickapoo Airpark. (City
Council Bill #218)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, September 5, 2000
Page 2
6. Resolutions (cont'd):
c. Resolution Authorizing A Conflict Of Interest Waiver For A
City Employee Qualifying For Various U.S. Department Of
Housing And Urban Development Funded Programs. (City
Council Bill #219)
7. Award of Bids:
a. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Recoating
Of The 9th Street Elevated Tank And River Road
Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester #2 Project. (City
Council Bill #220)
b. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Municipal
Annex Building Repair Project. (City Council Bill #221)
8. Receive Minutes:
a. Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation
- February 9, 2000
b. Board of Adjustment
- May 31, 2000
- August 16, 2000
a. Planning & Zoning Commission — August 9, 2000
b. Board of Electrical Examiners — August 10, 2000
c. Park Board — August 17, 2000
d. Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District
- June 23, 2000
REGULAR AGENDA
9. Ordinances:
a. Ordinance Waiving Section 27-29, Sidewalk Requirements,
Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Applies To Lot 1-B Melody
Ranch Estates, aka, 5019 Bonny Drive. (City Council Bill
#222)
b. Ordinance Refunding Taxes Paid By J.C. Penny Company,
Inc., In The Total Amount Of $7,233.14 For The Tax Years
1992, 1993, 1994, And 1995 As Directed By A Summary
Judgment Of The 78t" District Court. (City Council Bill #223)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, September 5, 2000
Page 3
9. Ordinances (cont'd):
c. Ordinance Permitting Long Distance Communications
Systems By Williams Communications, Inc., D/B/A Vyvx,
Inc. In Texas, Across, Over And Under Certain Public
Streets And Rights-Of-Way. (City Council Bill #224)
d. Ordinance Waiving Sec. 22-1(a)(2), 22-1(a)(9) And Sec. 22-
4 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Permit Certain Vehicles,
Animals and Signs, And The Possession And Consumption
Of Alcoholic Beverages During Falls Fest In Lucy Park
September 29-30, 2000. (City Council Bill #225)
10. Resolutions:
a. Resolution Approving The FY 2000-01 Budget For The
Wichita Falls (4A) Economic Development Corporation. (City
Council Bill #226)
b. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and Fire Chief to
Execute a Mutual Aid Agreement Between the City of
Wichita Falls and Lakeside City, Texas. (City Council Bill
#228)
c. Resolution Supporting The Passage Of Enabling Legislation
For Photographic Red Light Enforcement In The 77th Texas
Legislature. (City Council Bill #229)
d. Resolution To Accept Salvation Army/Campfire Drainage
Improvements (CDBG) Project And Authorize Final Payment
to McGrath Brothers. (City Council Bill #230)
e. Resolution To Accept The Lake Kemp To Secondary
Reservoir Diversion Project And Authorize Final Payment to
Bowles Construction Company. (City Council Bill #231)
11. Award of Bids:
a. Award Of Bid For Demolition Of Various Hazardous
Structures To Mote, Inc., In The Amount Of $3,840.00, B.W.
Strayhorn Company In The Amount Of $18,219.00, And
Wichita Waste Management. In The Amount Of $3,570.00.
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, September 5, 2000
Page 4
11 . Award of Bids (cont'd):
b. Award Of Bid For A Portable Diesel Generator Set To
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., In The Amount Of
$56,963.00.
12. Other Council Matters:
a. Report From City Clerk Regarding The Sufficiency Of The
Petition Submitted To Repeal Ordinance No. 68-2000.
b. Rsolution To Defer Action On Consideration Of Adoption Of
An Ordinance To Authorize The Issuance Of $7,000,000 Of
Certificates Of Obligation For The Coliseum Project.
c. Discussion Of The 2000-01 Annual City Budget.
d. Discussion of Ordinance No. 61-2000 Regarding the Use of
Outside Water During Drought Conditions. Possible Action.
e. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
f. Staff/Council Discussion.
13. Adjourn.
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by
using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the
east parking lot on Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters,
deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be provided
to any person requesting a special service with at least 24 hours notice.
Please call the City Clerk's Office at 761-7409.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board
at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of
, 20 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk