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Min 02/06/2001 254 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 6, 2001 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 Tem 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 Amy Lakey, Gilbert Memorial CME Church, gave the invocation. Item 3 Mr. Michael Watts, Wastewater Treatment Plant, was recognized as Employee of the Month for the month of February. Mayor presented Mr. Watts with a plaque, dinner for two, and theater passes. Item 4 Charles Taylor, 4908 Greenbriar, referred to the water rate increase and asked that Council provide some assistance to elderly people who are on a fixed social security income. Larry Robinson, 5483 Huntington Lane, referred to Lake Ringold and suggested that Council ask surrounding cities to cooperate in paying for Lake Ringold since they are or could be benefiting from the City's water supply. David Brock, 1819 Hines, was concerned about the editorial in Sunday's paper and today's headlines regarding the Mayor. He felt the City needed some unity. He urged citizens to accept MPEC Coliseum vote and the election of the Mayor and to move forward with the plans at hand to construct the MPEC coliseum among other things. He said that if anyone wants to do anything about the Mayor they should wait until his term is up. Derek Knowles, 5310 Longleaf, stated that the citizens had voted the Mayor in and he has not broken any rules. He did not like the idea of impeachment and was tired of hearing about negative issues against the Mayor. We need to work with him and let him do his job. Item 5 The Minutes were approved as distributed. 255 Items 6a-8d City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Councilor Altman requested that the November 14, 2000 Board of Adjustment minutes be moved down. They need to be corrected. Moved by Councilor Shine that the consent agenda be approved with the exception of the November 14, 2000 Board of Adjustment minutes. 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 6a RESOLUTION NO. 6-2001 RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND GENERATION NON-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH EQUILON PIPELINE COMPANY, L.L.C., GUARANTEEING ITS IMMUNITY FROM ANNEXATION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Item 6b RESOLUTION NO. 7-2001 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES AS EXCESS REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD BY SEALED BIDS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Item 7a Bid was awarded to Pitts Ready Mix in the amount of $126,900.00 for the purchase of the City's estimated annual requirement ready mix concrete and flowable fill. Item 7b Bid was awarded to Mote, Inc. in the amount of $8,345.00, to Davis Construction Company in the amount of $8,315.00, and to Wichita Waste Management in the amount of $2,500.00 for the demolition of various hazardous structures Items 8a-8d Minutes of the following board & commission meetings were received. a. Board of Adjustment - January 17, 2001 b. Landmark Commission — November 30, 2000 & January 18, 2001 c. Board of Electrical Examiners —January 11, 2001 d. Planning & Zoning Commission — January 10, 2001 Item 8a Councilor Altman stated that the Board of Adjustment minutes dated November 14, 2000 were in error and need to be corrected. He noted that the minutes reflect a vote on a 256 Item 8a continued motion and subsequent to that a vote on an amendment to a motion which is an improper procedural aspect. They are not shown being adopted by Planning & Zoning nor signed by the Chair. A motion was voted on which was not properly recorded and could be challenged. The November 14, 2000 Board of Adjustment minutes were not received. Item 9a ORDINANCE NO. 10-2001 ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND VACATING A 25-FOOT BY 150-FOOT SECTION OF A 25-FOOT BY 375-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 401 NORTH SCOTT, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 9-A, BLOCK 77, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Shine that Ordinance No.10 -2001 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 9b A proposed ordinance was presented amending Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances regarding communications towers, antennas and structures, and adopting regulations therein. No action was taken on this item. Item 9c ORDINANCE NO. 11-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE VIII, SECTIONS 108 THROUGH 114, "PUBLIC WATER RELATED ACTIVITIES"; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 11-2001 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. Council expressed concern that the phrase "semi-public" was stricken from the ordinance but remained in the heading. Murray Sallis, Tradewinds Motor Hotel, wanted to make certain the Health Department was aware of the expense and difficulties this would place on commercial pool operators and that they will use some degree of reasonableness and work with them in helping them to come into compliance. Councilor Hawkins expressed concern with the language in the ordinance. 257 Item 9c continued Moved by Councilor Hawkins to amend proposed ordinance by striking the phrase "semi- public" from the heading. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, and Burns Nays: Councilor Hawkins Item 9d ORDINANCE NO. 12-2001 ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 32-20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST TREATED WATER RATES FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 12-2001 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Altman. David Brock, 1819 Hines, asked that consideration be given to the low and fixed income citizens to offset this increase. Council informed Mr. Brock that they have addressed that in the proposal. Charles Taylor, 4908 Greenbriar, asked for more communication between the Council and the citizens. Council invited Mr. Taylor and all citizens to give suggestions on how to improve communications between the Council and the public. Council informed that all means are being employed to ascertain that City information is made available to the public. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9e ORDINANCE NO. 13-2001 ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 32-57 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST SEWER RATES FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Burns that Ordinance No. 13-2001 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 258 Item 9f ORDINANCE NO. 14-2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM GENERAL FUND EQUITY TO 100-8710-72170 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Burns that Ordinance No. 14-2001 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther. Derek Knowles, 5310 Longleaf, stated that if there had been better communication in the City, Council would not be voting on this appropriation today. Councilors Esther and Burns stepped out of Council Chambers. Larry Robinson, 5483 Huntington Lane, expressed concern on the number of lawsuits filed against the City. He was informed that the City has no control over the number of lawsuits filed against the City. Mr. Robinson stated that our City Government is not user friendly. Councilor Altman took exception to his comments and reminded Mr. Robinson that everything the City does is a public record with some exceptions set by law. The City provides what the citizen asks for but if you do not tell us what you want we do not know. We cannot read your mind. It was noted that Mr. Robinson's comments were not on the issue at hand. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Altman, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 8-2001 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTIFICATES EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO USE BOND PROCEEDS TO REIMBURSE COSTS OF PROJECTS; 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. 8-2001 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Councilors Esther and Burns returned to Council Chambers. Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10b RESOLUTION NO. 9-2001 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COBRA OIL AND GAS CORPORATION FOR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT THE WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW 259 Item 10b continued Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Resolution No. 9-2001 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10c RESOLUTION NO. 10-2001 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WAIVING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OVER THE COMPLAINT OF TXDOT AGAINST TXU ELECTRIC 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 Hawkins that Resolution No. 10-2001 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 11 a Councilor Esther stated that there is a move to make our Council look bad and he asked for unification and harmony. He mentioned that the Council has offered the Mayor assistance and that offer still stands. Just because we disagree on issues does not mean we disrespect him. Do not allow our City to be destroyed through disruption; we have a lot more to do. The Mayor has an obligation to let the public know that we are offering him help. We are not his enemy. We need to go forward and put this foolishness behind us. Councilor Hawkins asked about the pedestrian signs for missile Road. Mr. Robert Parker informed that they have been scheduled. Councilor Hawkins requested an update on the Overhead Project. Mr. Robert Parker furnished an update. Councilor Williams stated that she had been excoriated in the public "Letters to the Editor" and she has not uttered a word unless there was a statement that was an outright lie. I think it is important to let the people I represent know what the truth is. By the same token it is important to let the people I represent know when I have been accused of something I consider not only unethical but immoral and illegal. They need to know that I have been accused of taking money for votes and that is not so. I won't be coming to the public on a regular basis. They can say what they want to about me as a public servant and I will continue to be the best public servant I can be. We have offered and I have done everything I can to let the Mayor know we will support him. Disagreement does not mean that you are not doing anything to support anybody. When we vote on opposite sides of an issue I consider that a vote on that agenda item; it is not a comment on that man as a public person or as a private person. I will not be a party to anything that personally insults him and affects him. The same people who elected me elected him and he has the right to his disagreement on items that are of interest to this City. We all should be reminded that our work should be as public servants and what affects me affects everybody in this City and visa versa. I will do what I can to represent this City. When I find that there is something to disagree about I will disagree without being disagreeable. Disagreeing on an agenda item should not be considered a personal attack. I am not doing that and I do not know of anybody that is doing that. The thing that bothers me is being accused of legal wrongdoing and that is not so. 260 Item 11 a continued Councilor Shine felt that the City is doing fine and mentioned that this is a great place to live. He asked for a report on future City beautification plans. Mr. Jack Murphy provided that report. Councilor Burns stated that there is nothing that is going to stop the progress of this community and I have worked to do what is best for this community. He stated that the Council wants what is best for this City. He assured the citizens that the job of the people is being taken care of and he did not want the citizens to be concerned that the Council is distracted from doing the job at hand. The other stuff can distract you but it is not distracting us. Councilor Altman asked about changing the lights in traffic signals to LEDs for cost savings. Mr. Robert Parker informed that it is in the works. Councilor Altman informed the citizens about the various ways the City is attempting to disseminate information to the citizens and asked for citizen input on ways to improve dissemination. Councilor Altman suggested looking at getting consultant's reports on CD and posting them on the City's website and having additional hard copies in the Library. He explained the law on open records requests and the reasons for the waiting time in providing the information. Mayor stated that there was an attack on him by Carroll Wilson, Editor of the newspaper. He sells papers and the more dissatisfaction he can make the more papers he is going to sell. I think our whole City Council should buy stock shares in the paper, we would have made money. Item 11 b(1) Mr. Steve Seese presented a report on the U.S. 281 Corridor Proposal. The proposal is to extend the 281 Trunk System from San Antonio to Wichita Falls, via Stephenville. County Judge Gossom reported on the 281 Trunk System and its importance to this area. Jon Moeller suggested running the 281 Corridor Proposal video on the City Channel. City Manager informed that the video is set to run next week. Arnold Oliver reported on the actual situation of the 281 Trunk System. Councilor Shine noted that Mr. Seese is going to rework the Commission on Transportation Needs. Item 11 b(2) Earlier Staff provided reports on the Overhead Project and on City beautification. Item 11 c City Council went into Executive Session at 10:55 a.m. as authorized by Section 551,074 of the Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened at 11:00 a.m. Item 11 d Mayor appointed Mr. Ronnie London to the Wichita Falls Housing Authority, Place 3, with term to expire July 31, 2001. Mr. London will be filling Mrs. Gail Cunningham's unexpired term. Council concurred with this appointment. 261 City Council adjourned at 11:01 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of �, , 2001. RRY 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, February 6, 2001 , 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 Amy Lakey Gilbert Memorial CME 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 Approving A Second Generation Non-Annexation Agreement With Equilon Pipeline Company, L.L.C., Guaranteeing Its Immunity From Annexation For A Period Of Seven Years Beginning January 1 , 2001 . (City Council Bill #15) b. Resolution Declaring The Following Properties As Excess Real Property And Directing The Properties To Be Sold By Sealed Bids. (City Council Bill #16) City Council Agenda Tuesday, February 6, 2001 Page 2 7. Award of Bids: a. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of The City's Estimated Annual Requirement Ready Mix Concrete And Flowable Fill To Pitts Ready Mix, In The Amount Of $126,900.00. b. Award Of Bid For Demolition Of Various Hazardous Structures To Mote, Inc. In The Amount Of $8,345.00, Davis Construction Company In The Amount Of $8,315.00, And Wichita Waste Management In The Amount Of $2,500.00. 8. Receive Minutes: a. Board of Adjustment - November 14, 2000 - January 17, 2001 b. Landmark Commission - November 30, 2000 - January 18, 2001 c. Board of Electrical Examiners — January 11 , 2001 d. Planning & Zoning Commission — January 10, 2001 REGULAR AGENDA 9. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Closing, Abandoning And Vacating A 25-Foot By 150-Foot Section Of A 25-Foot By 375-Foot Wide Utility Easement Located At 401 North Scott Avenue, Also Known As Lot 9-A, Block 77, Original Town. (City Council Bill #17) b. Ordinance Amending Appendix C, Zoning Ordinance, Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding Communications Towers, Antennas And Structures, And Adopting Regulations Therein. (City Council Bill #18) c. Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 18, Article VIII, Sections 108 Through 114, "Public And Semipublic Water Related Activities. (City Council Bill #19) d. Ordinance To Amend Section 32-20 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Adjust Water Rates For Retail Customers. (City Council Bill #20) 9. Ordinances (cont'd): City Council Agenda Tuesday, February 6, 2001 Page 3 e. Ordinance To Amend Section 32-57 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Adjust Sewer Rates For Retail Customers. (City Council Bill #21) f. Ordinance Making An Appropriation From General Fund Equity To 100-8710-72170 In The Amount Of $100,000. (City Council Bill #22) 10. Resolutions: a. Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Certificates Expressing Official Intent To Use Bond Proceeds To Reimburse Costs Of Projects. (City Council Bill #23) b. Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement With Cobra Oil and Gas Corporation For Lease Of Real Property At The Wichita Falls Municipal Airport. (City Council Bill #24) c. Resolution Waiving Original Jurisdiction Over The Complaint Of TxDot Against TXU Electric Company. (City Council Bill #25) 11. Other Council Matters: a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. b. Staff/Council Discussion. (1) Report on U.S. 281 Corridor Proposal (2) Other a. Executive Session: (1) Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees To The Wichita Falls Housing Authority As Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code. a. Appointment to Housing Authority. 12. Adjourn. City Council Agenda Tuesday, February 6, 2001 Page 4 Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the handicapped parking spaces and ramp located off the east parking lot on the 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