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Min 07/16/2002 97 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building July 16, 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 Johnny Burns - Mayor Pro Tern Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors James Esther, Jr. - Michael Norrie - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Bill Sullivan - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Linda Ammons - Absent Mayor called the meeting to order. Item 2 Evelyn Wade, 4957 S. Lake Park Drive, spoke under Public Comments. Mrs. Wade was not satisfied with the roof repair that was inspected and approved by the City Inspection. Mayor instructed Staff to provide Council a memo informing whether the City needs to take action or if it is a private matter between Mrs. Wade and the contractor. Mayor presented Mr. Jerry Leopold a Certificate of Recognition for 17 years of volunteer service as the pharmacist in charge for the Health Department. Mrs. Barbara Clements, Director of Health Department gave a brief history of Mr. Leopold's service during the past 17 years. Mayor informed that Council would meet until 9:30 a.m. and at that point recesses to attend the State Comptroller's Forum at Midwestern State University, and would reconvene at approximately 1:00 p.m. He mentioned that Agenda Item 9a would be removed from the agenda according to the City Manager. Mayor also noted that the grease trap ordinance would be addressed at approximately 1:30 p.m. Item 3 Reverend Hector Medina, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, gave the invocation. Item 4 The minutes were approved as distributed. 98 Items 5a-7c City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Mayor requested that Item 7c be moved to the Regular Agenda. Mayor referred to Item 5b and asked that in the future the commentary reflect the purchase price as well as appraised value in order for Council to determine on what the decision was based. Moved by Councilor Hawkins that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of Item 7c. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 70-2002 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE SCOTLAND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE I, AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BOWLES CONSTRUCTION CO.; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Item 5b RESOLUTION NO. 71-2002 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING NO. 91, KICKAPOO AIRPARK, TO KEVIN P. HYNES, WAIVING THE CITY'S RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE LEASED PREMISES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Item 6 Bid was awarded to C.L. Boyd, Inc. in the amount of$155,780.00 for the purchase of a 6-wheel drive motor grader. Items 7a-7b Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received. a. Commission on Human Needs —June 17, 2002 b. Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District —April 26, 2002 Item 7c Mayor instructed that the June 27, 2002 Wichita Falls Park Board minutes be returned to the Park Board because according to those minutes board action was taken to approve the May 23, 2002 minutes without a quorum. Item 8a A public hearing was held on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Program Funds for the One-Year Action Plan under the Consolidation Plan. 99 Item 8a continued Mayor declared the public hearing open. Mr. Dave Clark provided information on these funds. He informed that the City will be receiving $1,828,000 for the 2002-2003 CDBG Entitlement grant and $621,000 for its HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) grant. He talked about the eligibility criteria and informed that this was the last of two public hearings on the Action Plan of the consolidated Plan. An action item will be considered by the Council later in the agenda on the proposed or amended uses of these funds. Mr. Clark informed that the Council Sub-committee considered requests from outside agencies and made the following recommendations. A copy of these recommendations is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Councilor Hawkins requested a report on the remodeling of Fire Station #2. Mrs. Katherine Fitch provided a detailed report on this remodeling. She mentioned that they had originally requested a parking lot, which was not approved by the Sub-committee. Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Item 9a This item was removed from the agenda by the City Manager. Item 9b ORDINANCE NO. 52-2002 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 FOR SECURITY PLANNING GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT ACCEPTING 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 Burns that Ordinance No. 52-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9c ORDINANCE NO. 53-2002 ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX B, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 3000, ZONING DISTRICT TYPES AND REGULATIONS, SUBCHAPTER 3840, BROOK AVENUE DISTRICT; FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX B, ZONING, CHAPTER 2000, DEFINITIONS, AT SUBCHAPTER 2030, TERMS DEFINED; 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. 53-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins 100 Item 9c continued Nays: None Item 9d ORDINANCE NO. 54-2002 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; 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. 54-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. Moved by Councilor Burns to amend the proposed ordinance by correcting the figure of $8,293.00 to $8,329.00 Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Original motion as amended carried by the following vote Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9e A proposed ordinance was presented amending Chapter 94, Article II, Division 4, at Sections 94.128 through 94.160 regarding sidewalks. Moved by Councilor Williams that proposed ordinance be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. This item was discussed at length and Council expressed several concerns which included Sec. 94-128 (3), Sec. 94-130 (1), (2), (3), and Sec. 94-131. City Manager expressed concern with Sec. 94-130, (5) and (6). It was suggested that this item be tabled and sent back to the Sub- committee for modification and be brought back with the modified language. Moved by Mayor Altman to table this item until the second Council meeting in August. Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9f ORDINANCE NO. 55-2002 ORDINANCE ADJUSTING UTILITY CHARGES AT 4716 OLD JACKSBORO HIGHWAY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW 101 Item 9f continued Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 55-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Mrs. Elizabeth Beck, 4716 Jacksboro'Highway stated that she could pay approximately $25-$30/month. Moved by Councilor Williams to amend Section 1 of the proposed ordinance to read as follows: "Water charges in the amount of$600.00 incurred by Mrs. Elizabeth Beck at 4716 Old Jacksboro Highway for the month of May 2002 may be paid at $25.00 per month with no interest, provided that if the business is no longer in Mrs. Elizabeth Beck's name prior to expiration of this term that any balance will be paid in full." Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Original motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None City Council recessed at 9:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:05 p.m. Mayor stated that Item 9h would be taken up at this time. Item 9h ORDINANCE NO. 56-2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2002; DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS AND NAMING ELECTION OFFICIALS; 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. 56-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie. City Clerk provided information that had been requested by the Mayor on temporary branch early voting polling locations. Mayor proposed amending the proposition wording by inserting additional wording for the purpose of clarifying that this is an annual not a one-time classification, and verbiage explaining that in addition to the base pay there is an additional 2% plus longevity payments required by the Local Government Code. Moved by Mayor that the proposition in Section 3 be amended to read as follows: "Proposition. Shall Section 154 of the City Charter be amended to require certain job classifications in the Fire and Police Departments with the minimum base pay for such classifications determined each year according to the median base pay for comparable classifications in the cities of Abilene, Amarillo, Carrollton, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Laredo, Lubbock, Mesquite, Midland, Odessa, Plano and Waco, plus an additional 2% of such base salary for each year of the employee's first 15 years of service in the Fire Department or Police Department, plus such additional longevity payments required by Texas Local Government Code Section 141.032? Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. 102 Item 9h continued Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Branch temporary early voting polling locations were discussed resulting in the following motion. Moved by Mayor Altman to amend the proposed ordinance by adding to Exhibit A two temporary branch early voting polling locations, Atwood's and at K-Mart from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during early voting dates. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and failed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, and Norrie Nays: Councilors Esther, Burns, and Hawkins Original motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Councilor Hawkins asked if a special meeting was held next week could the request for 20 additional police officers requested by the Police Chief be discussed then? City Manager said that it could be discussed and he would provide Council that information. Item 9q A proposed ordinance was presented amending Part II of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, at Chapter 106, Utilities, by the addition of Article X, entitled "Grease Interceptors, Installation and Disposal of Waste," providing regulations for the generation, accumulation, discharge, and disposal of grease interceptor wastes, including, but not limited to, the permitting and servicing of grease interceptor waste generators. Moved by Councilor Esther that proposed ordinance be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams. Mr. Scott Taylor, Mr. Dave Lehfeldt, and Mr. Paul Gwynn gave presentations on the subject of grease in relation to this proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance was discussed at length. The following are some of the concerns mentioned: 1) Not all affected groups are aware of this proposal; 2) Retrofit requirements, 3) Apartment exclusion; 4) Requirements and related costs; 5) Penalties, 6) Clarification on types of housing. The following persons spoke against the proposed ordin ance. Charles Barr, 2100 Indian Heights, home builder and apartment owner, Paul Hughes, 2503 San Simeon, Nathan Brown, 2403 9th Street, Brown Property Management, Dan Savage, 2725 Red Oak, Rental Association, Chuck Dennis, Four Twelve Oaks Court Mayor suggested voting the proposed ordinance down today, not to indicate how they ultimately will want to handle this but to allow Staff plenty of time to hold additional public hearings with the affected persons and groups. He asked that Staff notify the individuals who appeared today as well as the organizations that are connected with rental property and the building associations about the additional public hearings. He suggested that Staff listen to their input and bring recommendations to Council. He suggested that any Council concerns be given to the City Attorney. Motion failed by the following vote. 103 Item 9g continued Ayes: None Nays: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 72-2002 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS IN THE ACTION PLAN OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2003; 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. 72-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10b RESOLUTION NO. 73-2002 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE JAYCEE PARK GRAVEL TRAIL (TPWD) PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO GARCIA CONSTRUCTION; 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. 73-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Mayor stepped out of Council Chambers. Mayor Pro-Tem Burns presided over the meeting, and called for the vote. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro-Tem Burns, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10c RESOLUTION NO. 74-2002 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE CLARIFIER REPAIR PROJECT; 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. 74-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. 104 Item 10c continued Ayes: Mayor Pro-Tem Burns, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10d RESOLUTION NO. 75-2002 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE LAKE PARK DRIVE REPAIR PROJECT; 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. 75-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther. Mayor returned to Council Chambers. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10e RESOLUTION NO. 76-2002 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE 2002 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT; 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. 76-2002 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams. Councilor Hawkins asked Staff to look at Fairfax Street as it enters SH 240 for possible repairs. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10f RESOLUTION NO. 77-2002 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 121-2001, GOVERNING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 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 Burns that Resolution No. 77-2002 be passed. 105 Item 1Of continued Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11a(1 & 2) City Council went into Executive Session at 3:43 p.m. as authorized by Section 551.074 and Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened at 4:38 p.m. Item 11 b(1) Moved by Councilor Burns to reappoint Mr. James Berzina, Place 3, and Mr. Gary Shores, Place 4, to the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, with terms to expire July 31, 2005. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 b(2) Moved by Councilor Burns to reappoint the following members to the 4B Sales Tax Corporation with terms to expire July 31, 2004. Mrs. Benay Ayers, Place 3, Mr. Tommy McCulloch, Jr., Place 4, Mr. Ray Gonzales, Place 6. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 b(3) Moved by Councilor Burns to reappoint the following members to the Board of Electrical Examiners with terms to expire July 31, 2004. Mr. Jeff Culley, Place 3, Mr. Dwayne Davis, Place 4, Mr. Kim Henry, Place 5. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None 106 Item 11 b(4) Mayor reappointed Mr. J.L. Watkins, Place 4, and Mrs. Mary Parham, Place 5, to the Housing Authority with terms to expire July 31, 2004. Item 11 b(5) Moved by Councilor Burns to appoint Mrs. Betty Sue Nihiser to the Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers Board of Trustees, Place 8, with term to expire August 31, 2004. She will serve Mr. David San Miguel's unexpired term. It was noted that Councilor Williams would serve as Council liaison to this board in place of Councilor Hawkins. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 b(6) Moved by Councilor Burns to appoint Mayor Bill Altman and Councilor Michael Norrie to the Wichita County/City of Wichita Falls Hospital Board, Place 2 and Place 3 respectively, with terms to expire July 1, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 b(7) Moved by Councilor Burns to reappoint the following members to the Arts Commission with terms to expire July 31, 2004: Ms. Jean Hall, Place 3, Ms. Jeanette Bradley, Place 4, Mr. Ronald Hough, Place 5, Ms. Kathy Lim, Place 6, and to appoint Mr. David Ramsey, Place 7, with term to expire July 31, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Moved by Councilor Burns to reappoint the following members tothe Arts Commission with terms to expire July 31, 2004: Mr. Joe Tom White, Place 11, Ms. Heather Tedford, Place 14. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Moved by Councilor Burns to appoint the following persons to the Arts Commission with terms to expire July 31, 2004: Mr. Wray Williams, Place 9, 107 Item 11 b(7) continued Mr. John Christoff, Place 10, Mr. Lynn Marshall, Place 12. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 b(8) No appointments were made to the Clean Community Commission. Item 11 b(9) No appointments were made to the Commission on Human Needs. Item 11 b(10) Moved by Councilor Williams to appoint Mrs. Diane Thueson to the Landmark Commission, Place 8, with term to expire December 31, 2003. She will serve Mrs. Andi Holland's unexpired term. Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 b(11) Moved by Councilor Burns to reappoint the following members to the Library Advisory Board with terms to expire July 31, 2005: Mrs. Patsy Klein, Place 4, Mrs. Shirley Harris, Place 5, Mr. James Sernoe, Place 9. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 c Mr. Scott Taylor provided an update on the Faith Village Water Drainage Project. Item 11 d Councilor Hawkins asked Staff to check the weeds at the end of Greentree Street. He commented that a City employee did a poor job of mowing the grass in the ditch on Loretta Lane. He asked that Staff check several houses on Loretta Lane and Selma for high grass. 108 Item 11 d continued Councilor Burns mentioned the calls he received regarding the enforcement of the fireworks July 4. Discharging of fireworks in the City should be cited, but not for possession only. Citizens who called in did not think the stake-out was a good idea. Councilor Norrie mentioned that he had received calls from homeowners about grass issues, and he will be in contact with the appropriate staff members. Mayor said that he had received email from a couple praising and commending Officer Julie Elliott for going out of her way to help their 83 year old mother. Item 11e City Manager informed that the Outside Agencies Sub-Committee would be meeting Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. City Manager informed that a Council budget work session would be held July 24 at 5:00 p.m. City Manager reported that a Fire Academy graduation would be held July 30 at MPEC at 7:30 p.m. Mayor mentioned that an executive session on litigation would be placed on the July 24 agenda. 108 City Council adjourned at 5:40 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 2002. WA,LQ Q ten,,,. k . WILLIAM K. ALTMAN MAYOR ATTEST: Lydia`forres l� City Clerk 109 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building July 24, 2002 Items 1 & 2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in special session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 5:00 o'clock p.m., with the following members present: Bill Altman - Mayor Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors Linda Ammons - Michael Norrie - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Bill Sullivan - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Johnny Burns - Absent James Esther - Absent Mayor called the meeting to order. Mayor informed that the order of the agenda would be modified. The executive session will be held first followed by the discussion of the City Budget FY 2002-2003. Item 2 City Council went into executive session at 5:12 p.m. as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened at 5:53 p.m. Item 1 City Manager gave introductory comments regarding budget issues for FY 2002-2003. Mr. Jim Dockery presented information on how this budget was put together and informed on the major revenue sources, as well as current year end estimates, and revenue changes from the 2001-2002 City budget. Mayor noted that these projections did not include any expenses if the fire-police referendum passes. In addition, these figures did not include additional police officers once the Police Department audit is completed. Additional revenue figures and suggestions will be provided to Council by the City Manager and Mr. Dockery. Mr. Dockery will also review the budget calendar in conjunction with tax rate publications. City Council adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 110 PASSED AND APPROVED this day of � 2002. WILLIAM K. ALTMAN 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, July 16, 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: Reverend Hector Medina Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 4. Approval of Minutes CONSENT AGENDA 5. Resolutions: a. Resolution To Accept The Scotland Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Phase I, And Authorize Final Payment To Bowles Construction Co. (City Council Bill #130) b. Resolution Approving Assignment Of The Lease Agreement For Building No. 91 , Kickapoo Airpark To Kevin P. Hynes And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Necessary Documents. (City Council Bill #131) City Council Agenda Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Page 2 6. Award of Bid: Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of A 6-Wheel Drive Motor Grader To C.L. Boyd, Inc., In The Amount Of $155,780.00. 7. Receive Minutes: a. Commission On Human Needs — June 17, 2002 b. Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District — April 26, 2002 c. Wichita Falls Park Board Meeting — June 27, 2002 REGULAR AGENDA 8. Public Hearings: a. A Final Public Hearing On The Proposed Use Of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) And Home Program Funds For The One-Year Action Plan Under The Consolidated Plan. 9. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Rezoning 15 Acres Out Of Abstract 344, Located At 1810 Trigg Lane, From Single Family-2 Residential To Multifamily Zoning And Amending The Land Use Plan (City Council Bill #132) b. Ordinance Making Appropriation In The Special Revenue Fund In The Amount Of $115,000.00 In Securing Planning Grant Funding Received From The United States Environmental Protection Agency And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Grant Agreement Accepting Same. (City Council Bill #133) c. Ordinance Amending Chapter 3840, Zoning Ordinance, Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding The Brook Avenue Zoning District And Chapter 2000 Of The Zoning Ordinance Regarding Definitions. (City Council Bill #134) d. Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application With The Department Of Justice, Bureau Of Justice Assistance For The FY 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (City Council Bill #135) City Council Agenda Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Page 3 e. Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, Article II, Division 4, At Sections 94.128 Through 94.160 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regarding Sidewalks. (City Council Bill #136) f. Ordinance Adjusting Utility Charges At 4716 Old Jacksboro Highway. (City Council Bill #137) g. Ordinance Providing Regulations For The Generation, Accumulation, Discharge, And Disposal Of Grease Interceptor Wastes, Including, But Not Limited To, The Permitting And Servicing Of Grease Interceptor Waste Generators; Providing For Enforcement. (City Council Bill #139) h. An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls Calling For A Special Municipal Election To Be Held September 14, 2002. (City Council Bill #140) 10. Resolutions: a. A Resolution Approving The Proposed Use Of Funds From The Community Development Block Grant And The HOME Investment Partnership Programs In The Action Plan Of The Consolidated Plan For The Period Of October 1 , 2002 To September 30, 2003. (City Council Bill #141) b. Resolution To Accept The Jaycee Park Gravel Trail (TPWD) Project And Authorize Final Payment To Garcia Construction. (City Council Bill #142) c. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Clarifier Repair Project. (City Council Bill #143) d. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Lake Park Drive Repair Project. (City Council Bill #144) e. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The 2002 Street Resurfacing Project. (City Council Bill #145) f. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 121-2001 , Governing Rules Of Procedure For The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls. (City Council Bill #146) 11 . Other Council Matters: a. Executive Session- (1) Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees To: City Council Agenda Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Page 4 a. Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation b. 4B Sales Tax Corporation c. Board Of Electrical Examiners d. Housing Authority e. Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers Board Of Trustees f. Wichita County/City Hospital Board As Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code. (2) "Consultation With City Attorney Regarding Pending Request By TXU Gas Company For Changes In Gas Rates For The Northwest Region System As Authorized By Section 551.071 Of The Texas Government Code." b. Appointments To Boards And Commissions: 1. Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation 2. 4B Sales Tax Corporation 3. Board Of Electrical Examiners 4. Housing Authority 5. Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers Board Of Trustees 6. Wichita County/City Hospital Board 7. Arts Commission 8. Clean Community Commission 9. Commission On Human Needs 10. Landmark Commission 11 . Library Advisory Board c. Public Works Update On Faith Village Water Drainage Project. d. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council e. Staff/Council Discussion. 12. Adjourn. City Council Agenda Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Page 5 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