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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
February 19, 2002
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
Bill Altman - Mayor Pro Tern
Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors
Linda Ammons
James Esther, Jr
Johnny Burns -
Harold Hawkins
James Berzina - City Manager
Bill Sullivan - City Attorney
Lydia Torres - City Clerk
Mayor called the meeting to order.
Item 2
No one signed up to speak under Public Comments.
Item 3
Mr. Howard Chapman, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 4
Mayor proclaimed March 5, 2002 as "Taste of the Town in Wichita Falls". Mr. Jack Mezzo
and Mr. Greg Stockton accepted the proclamation.
Item 5
The Minutes were approved as distributed.
Item 6a-7d
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Hawkins requested that Items 6a and 7d be brought down to the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Burns that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of
Items 6a and 7d.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
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Item 6a-7d continued
Nays: None
Item 6b
Minutes of the following commission meeting were received.
b. Traffic Safety Commission — January 2, 2002
Item 7a
Bid was awarded to ABC Ready mix in the amount of$101,125.00 for the purchase of the
City's estimated ready mix concrete, and to OK Concrete in the amount of $25,625.00 for the
purchase of flowable fill and curb and gutter mix.
Item 7b
Bid was awarded to Briggs Weaver Company in the amount of $6,780.60, to Kriz-
Davis Company in the amount of $55,244.01, to Nunn Electric in the amount of$14,961.90,
and to Warren Electric in the amount of$40.00 for the purchase of the City's estimated
annual requirement of lighting and associated products.
Item 7c
Bid was awarded to Wichita Falls Freightliner in the amount of$182,376.00 for the
purchase of four each 2-Ton Cab & Chassis.
Item 6a
Moved by Councilor Hawkins to receive the minutes of the 4B Sales Tax Corporation of
June 27, 2001.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Councilor Hawkins asked why these minutes were so late in coming to the Council. City
Manager informed that these minutes are not presented to Council until after Board approval and
the Board had not met until recently. He added that copies of the minutes are provided to Council
members when they are prepared.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 7d
Moved by Councilor Hawkins to award bid for the purchase of two each solid waste transfer
trailers to Steco, Incorporated in the amount of$105,380.00.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns.
Councilor Hawkins asked for information regarding the number of trips to the landfill. Mrs.
Peggy Gahaghan provided that information.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
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Item 8a
Moved by Councilor Ammons to reject proposals for Lead Analysis Laboratory Services and
to authorize a reissue request for Lead Analysis Testing.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9a
RESOLUTION NO. 17-2002
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CERTIFY THE 2000/2001
SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SEMAP) SCORE;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
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Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 17-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9b
RESOLUTION NO. 18-2002
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TEN-YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE WICHITA FALLS RAILROAD MUSEUM FOR LOTS 1-9,
BLOCK 177, ORIGINAL TOWN OF WICHITA FALLS; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 18-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons.
Several Council members expressed concern regarding the need for diversity on the
Railroad Museum Board.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilors Ammons, Esther, Altman, and Burns
Nays: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams and Hawkins
Item 9c
RESOLUTION NO. 19-2002
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND ACCEPT THE 1999
BUDGET UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL
PAYMENT TO S&G CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.; 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 9c continued
Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No.19-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9d
RESOLUTION NO. 20-2002
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND ACCEPT THE
RECOATING OF THE NINTH STREET ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AND
DIGESTER NO. 2 AT THE RIVER ROAD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO ELEVATED TANK
APPLICATORS, INC.; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 20-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9e
RESOLUTION NO. 21-2002
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF EDUCATIONAL
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE THE' COMPOSTING
PROGRAM; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 21-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10a
ORDINANCE NO. 12-2002
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD SECTION
106-128 ENTITLED "CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS; PROCESSING FEES"; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Councilor Ammons stepped out of Council Chambers.
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Item 10a continued
Moved by Councilor Altman that Ordinance No. 12-2002 be passed and that the blank in
Section 106-128(b) be filled in by inserting $2.00.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10b
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2002
ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT ACCEPTING THE SAME; 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.13-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10c
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2002
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
CHANGING THE NAME OF ATHLETIC ROAD TO LANGFORD LANE; WAIVING
SECTION 94-322 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT THE USE OF
TROPHY PARK LANE IN THE TROPHY PARK SUBDIVISION; AND FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Councilor Ammons returned to Council Chambers.
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 14-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: Mayor Lueck
Item 10d
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2002
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001-02 BUDGET FOR THE TRANSIT SYSTEM
TO REFLECT ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT APPROPRIATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
FUNDING AGREEMENTS RELATED HERETO; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Councilor Altman stepped out of Council Chambers.
Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No.15-2002 be passed.
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Item 10d continued
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lueck, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 11 a
Councilor Altman returned to Council Chambers.
Mrs. Pat Hoffman provided an update on the property acquisition for renovation of Jasper
Water Treatment Plant.
Councilor Hawkins expressed concern about the eleven tenants that were being up-rooted.
He felt they should be compensated in some way. He mentioned their need of having to pay for
utility re-connection.
Mrs. Hoffman informed that there were no transfer fees for utilities if a deposit was on file.
Councilor Hawkins differed with her and stated that there was a $15 fee to turn the water off and
$15 to reconnect it. He suggested that the Mayor appoint a committee to discuss possible
compensation for the tenants.
Councilor Altman commented that if the transfer fee were waived for the tenants it would
have to be waived for everyone.
Mayor will discuss individually with the Council members their wishes about placing this
agenda and will proceed accordingly.
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City Manager stated that property owners believe there is going to be some big relief. He
asked that Council clarify if they were looking at just the utility transfer fees or some other area
such as relocation assistance. Council clarified that regardless of the property acquisition
procedure whatever Council adopts it is going to be applied uniformly as to what group it is and will
not have anything to do with property value.
Mrs. Hoffman noted that there is actually only one tenant that has not moved out.
Item 11 b
Councilor Esther stated that the staff persons who are involved in the Jasper Street
Treatment Plant Project are doing everything in their power to see that these people are treated
fairly and this has happened.
Councilor Ammons informed that Patton Addition is having a neighborhood meeting at
Harrell Center and Mrs. Merle Anthony will be the speaker. She invited everyone to attend.
Councilor Altman mentioned that Councilor Hawkins' dedicated efforts will result in the
Shriners holding their 2006 State Convention in Wichita Falls. This is the first time they have not
selected a major city in which to meet. He congratulated Councilor Hawkins and thanked him for
his efforts.
Item 11 c
Mr. Jerry Vandiver informed that there would be a district clean up campaign beginning with
District 1 this weekend from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The next clean-up will be in District 2 the first
two weeks in March. He asked that everyone get involved regardless of the district in which they
reside. Councilor Williams noted that they would like for church congregations to participate.
City Manager informed that an agenda item would be placed on the March agenda
concerning the State Legislature laws on travel trailers and also on charitable organizations.
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Item 11 c continued
City Manager stated that the Storm Water Construction Fund is on schedule and in the near
future Council can start thinking of some projects.
City Manager informed that Staff is working on a tour to the MPEC Coliseum Project site.
City Manager introduced the new Assistant City Manager, Matt Benoit.
Mayor asked about the State tax refund on contracts. Mr. Jim Dockery informed that they
are researching this.
Councilor Altman suggested video taping the MPEC Coliseum tour and that it be run on the
City Channel.
City Council adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _day of �=2, 2002.
ERRY LUECK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Lydia Torres
City Clerk
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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 19, 2002, Beginning At 8:30 a.m.
City Council: Mayor Gerald Lueck - Councilors Arthur Bea
Williams, Linda Ammons, James Esther, William
Altman, Johnny Burns, and Harold Hawkins
1 . Call to Order.
2. 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.)
TELEVISED SERVICES TO BEGIN
3. Invocation. Mr. Howard Chapman
First Baptist Church Of Wichita Falls
4. Presentations
5. Approval of Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Receive Minutes:
a. 4B Sales Tax Corporation (June 27, 2001 )
b. Traffic Safety Commission (January 2, 2002)
7. Award of Bid:
a. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of The City's Estimated
Annual Requirement Of Ready Mix Concrete To ABC Ready
Mix In The Amount Of $101,125; And To OK Concrete For
Flowable Fill And Curb And Gutter Mix In The Amount Of
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Tuesday, February 19, 2002
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$25,625.00.
b. Award Of Bids For The City's Estimated Annual
Requirement Of Lighting And Associated Products To Briggs
Weaver Company In The Amount Of $6,780.60, Kriz-Davis
Company In The Amount Of $55,244.01; Nunn Electric In
The Amount Of $14,961.90 And Warren Electric In The
Amount Of $40.00.
c. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Four (4) Each 2-Ton Cab
& Chassis To Wichita Falls Freightliner In The Amount Of
$182,376.00.
d. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Two (2) Each Solid
Waste Transfer Trailers To Steco, Incorporated, In The
Amount Of $105,380.00.
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Rejection of Bid:
a. Rejection Of Proposals For Lead Analysis Laboratory
Services, And Authorization To Reissue Request For Lead
Analysis Testing.
9. Resolutions:
a. Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Certify The
2000/2001 Section 8 Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP) Score. (City Council Bill #31)
b. Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Ten-
Year Lease Agreement With The Wichita Falls Railroad
Museum For Lots 1-9, Block 177, Original Town Of Wichita
Falls. (City Council Bill #32)
c. Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 3 and Accept the
1998/99 Budget Utility Improvement Project and Authorize
Final Payment to S&G Construction Company, Inc. (City
Council Bill #33)
d. Resolution To Approve Change Order No. 3 And Accept The
Recoating Of The Ninth Street Elevated Water Storage Tank
And Digester No. 2 At The River Road Wastewater
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Treatment Plant Project And Authorize Final Payment To
Elevated Tank Applicators, Inc. (City Council Bill #34)
e. Resolution Accepting a Grant in the Amount of $20,000 for
Public Education and for the Purchase of Educational
Material and Equipment to Enhance the Composting
Program. (City Council Bill #35)
10. Ordinances:
a. Ordinance Amending Chapter 106 Of The Code Of
Ordinances To Add Section 106-128 Entitled "Credit Card
Payments; Processing Fees". (City Council Bill #36)
b. Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special
Revenue Fund For Additional Grant Revenue Received
From The Texas Department Of Health And Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute Contract Accepting Same. (City
Council Bill #37)
c. Ordinance Changing The Name Of Athletic Road To
Langford Lane, And Waiving Section 94-322 Of The Code
To Permit The Use Of Trophy Park Lane In The Trophy Park
Subdivision. (City Council Bill #38)
d. Ordinance Amending The 2001-02 Budget For The Transit
System To Reflect Additional Federal And State Grant
Appropriations And Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute All Necessary Funding Agreements Related Hereto.
(City Council Bill #39)
11 . Other Council Matters:
a. Discussion Of Property Acquisition For The Renovation of
the Jasper Water Treatment Plant.
b. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
c. Staff/Council Discussion.
12. Adjourn.
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
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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