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Min 06/04/2002 78 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 4, 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: Bill Altman - Mayor Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors Linda Ammons - James Esther, Jr - Johnny Burns - Darron Leiker - Assistant City Manager Bill Sullivan - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Harold Hawkins - Absent Michael Norrie - Absent Mayor called the meeting to order. Item 2 The following persons spoke under Public Comments. Irene Lambert, 1609 Burlington, representing the League of Women Voters, requested that Council consider increasing financial aid to the Helen Farabee MHMR Center. Ruby Ditto, 1301 Buchanan, President League of Women Voters, spoke in support of increasing financial aid to Helen Farabee MHMR Center. Item 3 Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pastor of First Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Item 4 Mr. William Norris, II, Mechanic II, Weeks Park Golf Course, was recognized as employee of the month for June 2002. Mayor presented Mr. Norris with a plaque, check, dinner for two, transit and theater passes. Leann Drake, 3108 Lombard, 2001 Falls Fest Co-Director, presented information on Falls Fest and showed a video of the 2001 event. She informed that the Wichita Falls Junior League made a profit of 174,850.63 and noted that profits are returned back to the Wichita Falls community. She presented Mr. Jack Murphy a check in the amount of $19,399.65 for the City's participation in making Falls Fest a great success. The dates for Falls Fest 2002 are September 27-28. Mayor and Councilor Williams recognized the graduates who are sons and daughters of employees of the City. Mayor presented them with a certificate and a gift. Mayor proclaimed June 5, 2002 as "National Hunger Awareness Day" in Wichita Falls. Mrs. Mary Stangle, Executive Director for the Food Bank, accepted the proclamation and invited everyone to attend the volunteer recognition celebration in honor of the Food Bank's 201h anniversary. 79 Item 4 continued Mayor proclaimed the month of June as "Relay for Life Month". The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer and the relay for life is a celebration that benefits the American Cancer Society and aims to increase awareness of cancer prevention and quality of life. Item 5 The Minutes were approved as distributed. Item 6a-8a Assistant City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Mayor requested that Item 7b be brought down to the Regular Agenda. Moved by Councilor Ammons that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of Item 7b. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 63-2002 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE LANDFILL LINER CELL NO. 15 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BEAVERS CONSTRUCTION CO.; 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. 64-2002 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE SANITATION PARKING LOT REHAB PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO FREEMAN CONSTRUCTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Item 6c RESOLUTION NO. 65-2002 RESOLUTION GRANTING EXTENDED RESERVATION PRIVILEGE TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS-NORTH TEXAS AREA FOR USE OF THE TWO BALLFIELDS IN TESCO PARK SATURDAY MORNINGS JUNE 29 THROUGH OCTOBER 12, 2002 FOR A FOUR TEAM LEAGUE; 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 Lion Apparel in the amount of$19,990.00 and to the Uniform Shop in the amount of$9,720.00 for the purchase of Nomex III uniforms for the Fire Department. Item 7c Bid was awarded to C. L. Boyd Company in the amount of$31,480.00 for the purchase of a steel wheel roller for the Street Maintenance Division. 80 Item 8a Minutes of the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, April 25, 2002 meeting were received. Item 7b Moved by Councilor Williams that bid be awarded to Harper's Recreational Designs in the amount of$46,488.00 for the purchase of outdoor play structures. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther. Mayor mentioned that there were four awards of bids this morning; two were budgeted however, the others did not reflect if they were budgeted items. He requested that budgeted items reflect that fact, and if not budgeted that an explanation be provided. Mr. Jack Murphy informed that this equipment was budgeted and will replace deteriorated equipment. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None Item 9a ORDINANCE NO. 41-2002 ORDINANCE REZONING A 0.6608 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF BLOCK 10, DENTON COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS, LEAGUE 1, ABSTRACT 58, WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID TRACT ALSO BEING A PORTION OF LOT 10-A, BLOCK 19, FOUNTAIN PARK, SECTION 4-A, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FROM MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO CONDITIONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING; 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. 41-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None Item 9b ORDINANCE NO. 42-2002 ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106-64 AND 106-376 TO BRING CITY ORDINANCE IN LINE WITH STATE REGULATIONS; 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. 42-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None 81 Item 9c ORDINANCE NO. 43-2002 ORDINANCE WAIVING SEC 82-68 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OUTSIDE THE FENCE OF THE LOG CABIN IN LUCY PARK DURING AN EVENT SPONSORED BY THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU SEPTEMBER 15, 2002; 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. 43-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None Item 9d ORDINANCE NO. 44-2002 ORDINANCE WAIVING CHAPTER 94.128 THROUGH 94.132 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING SIDEWALKS AT 1217 SUN VALLEY; 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. 44-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None Item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 66-2002 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A MATCHING GRANT FOR A TRAIL IN HAMILTON PARK; 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. 66-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, and Burns Nays: None Item 11 a Councilor Esther expressed continued concern for finding a method of having grass cuttings picked up in order to prevent sewers from being clogged, as well as to avoid unsightly debris. For TXDOT's benefit he mentioned that TXDOT had left grass cuttings along Maurine Street. 82 Item 11 a continued Councilor Williams stated that citizens are required to keep their right of way free of debris. She mentioned that citizens at the corner of Kemp and Fillmore attempt to maintain their right of way clean of debris, however, persons drive by and throw trash out their car windows onto their right of way even as they are attempting to clean it up. She asked that the Police Department check into finding a solution for this problem. Councilor Williams thanked the Police Department for their help in her neighborhood regarding a mental health situation. Councilor Ammons asked Mr. Scott Taylor to provide information on the existing watering ordinance. Mr. Taylor informed that there are permanent restrictions in place and he elaborated on the watering restrictions. Councilor Ammons mentioned that several sprinkler heads were broken at Century City on Maplewood and asked that it be checked into. Councilor Ammons asked about the hours within which citizens have to set out and remove their trash container from the curb. Mr. Scott Taylor informed that citizens are required to set out their trash container by 7a.m. and to remove them by 8 p.m. on the same day. Mayor asked that the area at 91h and Brook be checked for possible broken sprinkler problems and that they be reminded of the watering ordinance. Councilor Burns thanked the Police Department for a very nice open house this last weekend. Councilor Burns asked Mr. Jack Murphy to look into the possibility of landscaping the small piece of property owned by the City located at Midwestern Parkway east of Taft Blvd. Councilor Burns asked that Animal Control look into a stray dog situation that was brought to his attention by the citizen involved. He said that it was more than a stray dog issue and asked that Animal Control look into it. Item 11 b There were no staff reports. Mayor stated that an announcement had been in the newspaper regarding discussion on the Southland Neighborhood application for historic district designation. As a result he reopened the Public Comments' section to allow for additional public comment. Mayor called for additional public comments. There were none. City Council recessed at 9:55 a.m. City Council reconvened at 10:10 a.m. Mr. Dave Clark presented Staffs recommendations for the Southland Addition designation. Following this, the Council and Landmark Commission members were taken on a tour of the Southland Addition area. 83 City Council adjourned at 10:55 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this I day of AAA 'r 1 , 2002. t WILLIAM K. ALTMAN MAYOR ATTEST: C., Lydia Torres I 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, June 4, 2002, Beginning At 8:30 a.m. City Council: Mayor William K. Altman - Councilors Arthur Bea Williams, Linda Ammons, James Esther, Michael Norrie, 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: Dr. Robert Jeffress First Baptist Church Of Wichita Falls 4. Presentations: (a) Employee Of The Month (b) Presentation By The Falls Fest Chairpersons. 5. Approval of Minutes CONSENT AGENDA 6. Resolutions: a. Resolution To Accept The Landfill Liner Cell No. 15 Project And Authorize Final Payment To Beavers Construction Co. (City Council Bill #111) b. Resolution To Accept The Sanitation Parking Lot Rehab Project And Authorize Final Payment To Freeman Construction. (City Council Bill #112) City Council Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2002 Page 2 c. Resolution Granting Extended Reservation Privilege To The Special Olympics Texas-North Texas Area For Use Of The Two Ballfields In TESCO Park Saturday Mornings June 29 Through October 12, 2002 For A Four-Team League. (City Council Bill #113) 7. Award of Bids: a. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Nomex III Uniforms For The Fire Department To Lion Apparel In The Amount Of $19,990.00, And To The Uniform Shop In The Amount Of $9,720.00. b. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Outdoor Play Structures To Harper's Recreational Designs, In The Amount Of $46,488.00. c. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of A Steel Wheel Roller From C.L. Boyd Company, In The Amount Of $31,480.00. d. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of A Rubber Tire Front End Loader To C. L. Boyd Company, In The Amount Of $125,500.00. 8. Receive Minutes: a. Construction Board Of Adjustment and Appeals — April 25, 2002. REGULAR AGENDA 9. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Rezoning 0.66 Acres North Of Cingular Wireless, 4300 Kell Blvd, From Multifamily Residential To General Commercial Conditioned Zoning And Amending The Land Use Plan. (City Council Bill #114) b. Ordinance To Amend Sections 106-64 And 106-376 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Implement State Regulations. (City Council Bill #115) c. Ordinance Waiving Sec 82-68 Of The Code Of Ordinances To Permit Possession And Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages Outside The Fence Of The Log Cabin In Lucy Park During An Event Sponsored By The Convention And Visitors Bureau September 15, 2002. (City Council Bill #116) City Council Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2002 Page 3 10. Resolutions: a. Resolution Authorizing The Application To Texas Parks & Wildlife Department For A Matching Grant For A Trail In Hamilton Park. (City Council Bill #117). 11 . Other Council Matters: a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. b. Staff/Council Discussion. 12. Recess 13. Proceed To Southland Addition Area For Tour 14. 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 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