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Min 11/17/2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 17, 2015 Item 1 - Call to Order The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above date in the Council Chambers of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o’clock a.m., with the following members present. Glenn Barham - Ma yor DeAndra Chenault - Councilors Michael Smith - Tim Ingle - Stephen Santellana - Tom Quintero - Brian Hooker - Darron Leiker - City Manager Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney Tracy Norr - City Clerk - - - - - - - - Mayor Barham called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. - - - - - - - - Item 2a - Invocation Pastor Ed Downing, Love Sanctuary Church of God in Christ , gave the invocation. - - - - - - - - Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Barham led in the Pledge of Allegiance. - - - - - - - - Item 3 – Proclamation – Youth Appreciation Week, Optimist Club 8:31:42 AM Mayor Barham read a proclamation establishing November 15-21, 2015 as Youth Appreciation Week in Wichita Falls. He encouraged citizens to join the expression of faith in the young people as they begin to establish themselves. The representative of the Optimist Club thanked the council for the proclamation. - - - - - - - - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 2 Item 4 - Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda. 8:34:45 AM Pastor Ed Downing, 4816 Bel Air Blvd, discussed a red door hangar that will be passed out to those who would like to participate in a campaign of a silent fight against ter ror. Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, discussed the Juneteenth event. She noted that Michael Smith, Tim Ingle, DeAndra Chenault and Chief Borrego participated in the activities. She gave certificates of appreciation to each of them. She noted there will be a scholarship banquet to recognize the efforts of Larry Nash. She invited everyone to come to the banquet. Emily Brock, 2404 Burlington, read a note that was given to her by a stranger on the street asking for help. She gave the person some money. Another woman also asked her for money. They spoke no English and their clothes were like blankets. One woman said she was from Syria. Ms. Brock said both appeared to be married but their husbands were not present. She was concerned that the people may be associated with ISIS. - - - - - - - - Item 5 – 7g - Consent Items 8:48:26 AM City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilor Ingle that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Quintero and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Hooker, Smith, Ingle, Santellana and Chenault. Nays: None Item 5 - Approval of Minutes of the November 3, 2015 Regular Meeting Item 6 – Resolution #113-2015 Resolution No. 113-2015 Resolution Authorizing Award of Bid for the Purchase of One (1) Custom Lubrication Truck Body to BTE Body Company, Inc., in the Amount of $80,575.00 Item 7 – Receive Minutes Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received: (a) MPO Technical Advisory Committee, July 9, 2015 (b) Wichita Falls Park Board, August 27, 2015 (c) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, September 8, 2015 (d) Landmark Commission, September 22, 2015 (e) Wichita Falls Park Board, September 24, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 3 (f) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, October 13, 2015 (g) Landmark Commission, October 27, 2015 - - - - - - - - Item 8a – Ordinance #53-2015 8:49:43 AM Ordinance No. 53-2015 Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls to Revise Chapter 26 to Conform to Updated State Laws & Regulations; Providing a Penalty Not to Exceed $500 upon Conviction; Providing for Codification; and Declaring an Emergency Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 53-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8b – Ordinance #54-2015 8:59:00 AM Ordinance No. 54-2015 Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Accreditation Support Initiative Grant in the Amount of $14,905 Received from the Nationa l Association of County and City Health Officials and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Accepting Same Moved by Councilor Santellana that Ordinance No. 54-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8c – Ordinance #55-2015 9:00:34 AM Ordinance No. 55-2015 Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for Public Health Emergency Preparedness in the Amount of $32,150 Received from the Department of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 4 State Health Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Acc epting Same Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 55-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 8d – Ordinance #56-2015 9:03:19 AM Ordinance No. 56-2015 Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in the Amount of $23,449 Received from the Department of State Health Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Accepting Same Moved by Councilor Ingle that Ordinance No. 56-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Quintero and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana. Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 9a – Resolution #114-2015 9:26:20 AM RESOLUTION NO. 114 -2015 Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) and Amending the Budget to Include Up to $1,250,000 of Proposed Incentives to the City of Wichita Falls for the Sheppard Air Force Base Transportation and Perimeter Security Project Moved by Councilor Smith that Resolution No. 114-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle. Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, asked if the apartments are part of the structures to be removed. Mr. Dockery replied that the hotel and the apartments are the primary properties that would be demolished with this project. There will not be any requirements to relocate businesses, but the owners would receive fair market value for the sale of their property. John Burrus discussed the transportation part of the project and the planned structures. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 5 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 9b – Resolution #115-2015 9:37:31 AM RESOLUTION NO. 115 -2015 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal with A-Perm-O- Green, Inc. (APG) for Management of the Champions Course at Weeks Park for an Additional Five-Year Term Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 115-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Quintero and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 9c – Resolution #116-2015 9:43:04 AM RESOLUTION NO. 116 -2015 Resolution to Amend the Airports Minimum Standards to Allow for Self-Fueling in Accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Grant Assurances Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 116-2015 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Santellana and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Quintero, Chenault, Ingle, Smith, Hooker, and Santellana Nays: None - - - - - - - - Item 10a – Staff Reports 10:02:23 AM Convention and Visitors Bureau Update Lindsay Greer gave an update on the Convention and Visitors Bureau. She reported there have been 16 new events scheduled, including a tennis tournament, youth basketball festival, National Association of Chamber Ambassadors. There are still some outstanding bids. Staff will be at the travel information center during the Thanksgiving holiday. A new online hotel CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 6 booking software is being launched. The Holiday in the Falls campaign has been launched. The sales staff has attended conferences which provide leads for future business. A press conference announcement has been sent out for a big announcement this week. A feasibility study will be sent out to potential developers for a new hotel. Discussion was held about the use of incentives. - - - - - - - - Item 10b – Items of Concern to Members of the City Council 10:11:34 AM Members of the City Council presented the following matters: Councilor Santellana noted that one of the electronic billboards in town was advertising another city. Ms. Greer said the billboard company has offices in those cities. She said the city does some advertising in other cities, based on the event. Councilor Smith thanked everyone for the organization and participation in the Veterans parade. Councilor Ingle added his thanks for the work on the Veterans parade. He suggested providing portable restrooms for the event. He also talked about the recent bombings in Paris and expressed condolences to those who are affected. He asked about inspections of kitchen that cater for outside events. Ms. Kreidler said the application for the permit lists business hours and the inspectors flex their hours to do the ins pections outside of city business hours. He asked about a specific sales tax software and possible sales tax incentives. Mr. Leiker said it is a potential opportunity for targeting retail recruitment. Councilor Chenault thanked the street department for repair of a street light. She asked about a historic landmark for an individual’s property. Councilor Quintero thanked the Mexican American Association for the Veterans Day banquet invitation. He also attended the community health center open hous e and saw the good things they have working there. They need an oral surgeon, so if there is anyone in the city willing to help, they would appreciate it. Councilor Quintero noted there are other organizations in Wichita Falls that help those in need. H e encouraged donations to these groups. Mayor Barham reminded everyone of the City Lights parade. He wished Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and suggested inviting airmen from the base to join their Thanksgiving dinner. - - - - - - - - Item 11 – Adjourn City Council adjourned at 10:23:49 AM. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2015 Page 7 PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of December, 2015. __________________________________ Glenn Barham, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Tracy B. Norr, MMC, City Clerk