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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
October 15, 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
Linda Ammons -
James Esther, Jr. -
Michael Norrie -
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
Pastor Robert Landback, Church of the Good Shepherd, gave the invocation.
Item 4
Mayor proclaimed the month of October 2002 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in
Wichita Falls. Mrs. Rebecca Grimaud, Director of First Step, accepted the proclamation.
Mayor proclaimed the week of October 14-18, 2002 as "National Business Women's Week"
in Wichita Falls and encouraged citizens to join in this salute to working women. Ms. Joan Gray
accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Wichita Falls Business & Professional Women.
Members of Wichita Falls Business & Professional Women organization were also present.
Item 5
The minutes were approved as distributed.
Items 6a-6e
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Williams that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote.
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Items 6a-6e continued
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns and Hawkins
Nays: None
Items 6a-6e
Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received.
a. Wichita Falls Arts Commission — October 3, 2002
b. Planning and Zoning Commission — September 11, 2002
c. Wichita Falls Park Board — September 26, 2002
d. Library Advisory Board — September 24, 2002
e. Aviation Advisory Board — September 16, 2002
Item 7a
ORDINANCE NO. 89-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, DELETING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26, ENTITLED
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE II, AT DIVISION 1, BY THE DELETION OF
SECTION 90-33, UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OR TRANSPORTATION;
FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 90 AT DIVISION 4, BY THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 90-128, COMMERCIAL LANDFILL AND TRANSFER STATION
CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE
WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Ammons that Ordinance No. 89-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 8a
RESOLUTION NO.107 -2002
RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN GRANTS TO ARTS AGENCIES AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE WICHITA FALLS ARTS COMMISSION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH
SUCH AGENCIES; 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 Ammons that Resolution No.107 -2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
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Item 8b
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2002
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE LIFT STATION 65 PUMP
CONTROL VALVE 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. 108-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 8c
Mayor informed that Staff had requested that this item not be considered at this time.
Item 8d
RESOLUTION NO.109-2002
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS MULTI-PURPOSE
COLISEUM THE KAY YEAGER COLISEUM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MULTI-
PURPOSE EVENT CENTER BOARD; 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.109-2002 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Esther.
Mayor and Council expressed appreciation and commended Mrs. Kay Yeager for her
vision, hard work, and persistence in bringing this project to fruition. Council noted that naming the
coliseum the Kay Yeager Coliseum was an appropriate way to recognize her.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Mrs. Kay Yeager stated that this had been a labor of love. It has been fun and challenging
and it is for our people in the community and in this State. I hope it fulfills the dreams we have had.
She thanked the present and past councils and the citizens for believing in this project and for
voting twice for it.
The Council recessed at 9:30 a.m. and reconvened at 9:55 a.m.
Item 9a
Moved by Councilor Hawkins to award bid to Professional Turf Products, Inc., in the
amount of $43,084.13 for the purchase of an irrigation management system through the
Cooperative Purchasing Program, GSA contract.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
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Item 9a continued
Nays: None
Item 9b
Moved by Councilor Williams to award bid to Reliant Gases in the amount of
$96,862.50 for the City's estimated annual requirement of liquid carbon dioxide.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 9c
Moved by Councilor Esther to award bid to Tickets.Com for the purchase of an
automated ticketing system for the MPEC Coliseum in the amount of $58,858.00 and to
authorize the City Manager to purchase the necessary system hardware from a qualified
information systems vendor in the amount of $28,000.00.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 10a
Councilor Ammons asked why the City did not recycle newspaper. City Manager replied
that it was too expensive and not profitable, however, he noted that the City had a recycling yard
waste program. It was also noted that newsprint, non-glossy, could be placed in the yard waste
containers.
Councilor Ammons suggested having signage at MPEC of the events taking place there.
City Manager will talk to George Casper about this.
Councilor Burns applauded the Council's efforts at their October 1 meeting. Also, he felt
that naming the Coliseum after Kay Yeager was an honor well deserved.
Councilor Norrie recognized Mr. David Rhone for his service of six years on the Planning &
Zoning Commission. He informed that Mr. Rhone was called to military service and had to resign
his position on this board.
Councilor Norrie thanked Mr. Jim Dockery for sitting in for the City Manager during the last
Council meeting.
Councilor Norrie mentioned that he had participated in the Race for the Cure and mentioned
that it was a very worthwhile cause.
Councilor Esther noted that there are people in our City operating businesses in residential
areas under the auspice of hobbies when in fact they are full blown businesses. He cautioned that
Code Enforcement is targeting those areas for Code violations.
Councilor Hawkins asked that the requests for curb and gutter and sidewalk waivers at
3216 Galloway and Larry's Marine be placed on the Council agenda.
Councilor Hawkins informed that things were going well in District 5. He heard that there
was a group that wanted to put in another apartment complex.
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Item 10a continued
Councilor Williams mentioned that Kinko's on Kemp was having a Kinko's Kids Day October
26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and they will be creating identification cards for kids free of charge
and the public is invited.
Mayor expressed appreciation to the Council members. It is the most cordial and congenial
group, and he wanted to commend them publicly. It is a joy to work with them. He thanked the
Council for all the support and help they have given him during his tenure. He informed that Council
would be going to Ft. Worth to attend the Texas Municipal League conference this week.
Item 10b
There were no staff reports
Item 10c(1 & 2)
City Council went into executive session at 10:30 a.m. as authorized by Section 551.074 of
the Texas Government Code.
City Council reconvened at 11:08 a.m.
Item 11 a
Moved by Councilor Burns to appoint Mr. Patrick Powers to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Place 5, with term to expire December 31, 2003. Mr. Powers will fill the position
vacated by Mr. David Rhone who resigned.
Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
Item 11 b
Moved by Councilor Burns to appoint Dr. Dana Mills to the Zoning Board of Adjustments,
Place 1 with term to expire December 31, 2002. Dr. Mills will fill the position vacated by Councilor
Michael Norrie who resigned.
Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins
Nays: None
City Council adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ' day of tj U4"QJL,/2002.
WILLIAM K. ALTMAN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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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, October 15, 2002,
Beginning At 8:30 a.m.
City Council: Mayor — William K. Altman, Councilors Arthur Bea
Williams, Linda Ammons, James Esther, Mike 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: Pastor Robert Landback
Church Of The Good Shepherd
4. Presentations: 1) Proclamation In Recognition Of National
Business Women's Week
2) Proclamation In Recognition Of Domestic
Violence Awareness Month.
3) Proclamation In Recognition Of National
Home Care Month.
5. Approval of Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Receive Minutes:
a. Wichita Falls Arts Commission Meeting — October 3, 2002
b. Planning & Zoning Commission — September 11, 2002
c. Wichita Falls Park Board Meeting — September 26, 2002
d. Library Advisory Board Minutes — September 24, 2002
e. Aviation Advisory Board Minutes — September 16, 2002
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2002
Page 2
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Ordinances:
a. Ordinance Deleting Division 2 Of Article VII Of Chapter 26, Entitled
License And Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity,
And Amending Chapter 90, Article 11, At Division 1, By The
Deletion Of Section 90-33, Unauthorized Collection Or
Transportation; Further Amending Chapter 90 At Division 4, By
The Addition Of Section 90-128, Commercial Landfill And Transfer
Station Charges. (City Council Bill #210)
8. Resolutions:
a. Resolution Approving Certain Grants To Arts Agencies As
Recommended By The Wichita Falls Arts Commission And
Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Contracts With Such
Agencies. (City Council Bill #211)
b. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Lift Station 65
Pump Control Valve Project. (City Council Bill #212)
c. Resolution Recognizing And Endorsing The Implementation Of
Instructions For Completing Wichita Falls Landmark & Historic
District Nomination Forms. (City Council Bill #213)
d. A Resolution Naming The Wichita Falls, Texas Multi-Purpose
Coliseum The Kay Yeager Coliseum As Recommended By The
Multi-Purpose Event Center Board. (City Council Bill #214)
9. Award Of Bid:
a. Purchase Of An Irrigation Management System Through The
Cooperative Purchasing Program, GSA Contract, From.
Professional Turf Products, Inc., In The Amount Of $43,084.13.
b. Award Of Bid For The City's Estimated Annual Requirement Of
Liquid Carbon Dioxide To Reliant Gases In The Amount Of
$96,862.50.
c. Award Of Bid For An Automated Ticketing System For The MPEC
Coliseum To Tickets.Com, In The Amount Of $58,858.00, And
Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Necessary System
Hardware From A Qualified Information Systems Vendor In The
Amount Of $28,000.00.
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2002
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10. Other Council Matters:
a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council
b. Staff/Council Discussion
c. Executive Session:
(1) "Deliberate The Evaluation Of The City Manager, City
Attorney, City Clerk And Municipal Judge As Authorized By
Section 551 .074 Of The Texas Government Code."
(2) Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees As
Authorized By Section 551 .074 Of The Texas Government
CodeTo:
(a) Planning & Zoning Commission
(b) Zoning Board Of Adjustment
11 . Appointments To Boards And Commissions:
a. Planning & Zoning Commission
b. Zoning Board Of Adjustment
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 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