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Min 12/15/1998 351 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building December 15, 1998 Items 1 & 2 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: Kay Yeager - Mayor Don Johnston - Councilors Dan Shine - Angus Thompson - Bill Altman Johnny Burns - Bud Beaty James Berzina - City Manager Greg Humbach - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Mayor Yeager called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Mr. Stephen Johnson, Edgemere Church of Christ. Item 3 Mayor displayed the framed resolution in honor of the circle on Martin Street, where Martin, Clarinda, and Miramar intersect. Mayor informed that Mr. Joe Staley gave funds to refurbish and beautify this circle, which was dedicated in memory of his mother who had lived near the circle most of her adult life. Mayor commented that this is an example of private citizens within our community who have a pride in our city to beautify it, and what she hopes will be the first of many examples in our community. Item 4 Ron Smithee, 4617 Karla, owns Expert Tire which is located at 1111 Lamar. Mr. Smithee requested a waiver on the 10' portable sign Ordinance. Mayor informed Mr. Smithee that this will be taken up with the appropriate staff to see what, if anything, can be done. Item 5 The Minutes were approved as corrected and with an addition to Item 11 by Councilor Beaty. City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Items 6a-6d Moved by Councilor Johnston that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty 352 Items 6a-6b Continued Nays: None Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received. a. Planning & Zoning Commission, October 14, 1998 b. Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers Board of Trustees, October 22, 1998 c. Library Advisory Board, October 27, 1998 d. Board of Electrical Examiners, November 12, 1998 Without objection, Mayor proposed that Item 8a be considered at this time. Item 8a RESOLUTION NO. 177-98 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF 4B SALES TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000 FOR PURPOSES OF IMPROVEMENTS TO ROTARY PARK; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Johnston to reconsider Resolution No. 177-98. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. Judge Robert Brotherton, stated that he was a member of the Wichita Falls Rotary Club and was representing that Club along with the Southwest Rotary Club and the Rotary North Club. In 1996 these three clubs approved a joint project to renovate their namesake park, Rotary Park. In 1956 the City Council took over the maintenance operation of that Park from the main Rotary Club. Our Clubs have met with Mr. Jack Murphy numerous times and decided that improvements needed to be made to that Park. Essentially, the improvements were F.,. trees, irrigation to the trees, park benches, and water fountains. The initial cost of the project was $30,000 and our three clubs provided the City with a little over$15,000. The project came in a little under budget and we still have approximately $8,000 in a dedicated City account for the remaining improvements. One item that remains is a proposed picnic shelter. The plan has been presented previously to the 4B Sales Tax Board requesting an additional $12,000 from that Board, and approval of that expenditure is sought from the Council today. In 1997 Mr. Murphy informed that a concrete/metal shelter was available at under $19,000 plus $1000 freight charges. Our plan was to combine the $8000 with the $12,000. 1 expect that the cost of the shelter has increased in the last thirteen months but I would also expect that anything that exceeds the money either in the dedicated account or the $12,000 will be borne by the Rotary Clubs. We are proud to participate in this project and this is another example of the cooperative nature which has been enjoyed with the City and the reciprocal cooperation from the City. Councilor Shine expressed appreciation to the Rotary Clubs as well as other clubs because without them we could not get parks done, like Kiwanis and Rotary. When we tabled this it was not my intent to stop this project. My concern was the procedure. We have a Park Board and I thought that it was procedurally correct that the request would go to the Park Board for their recommendation before it went to the 4B Board. I would have liked seeing that approval prior to this vote. That was my intention when I voted to table it; I was just trying to bring out a procedure. This Council has encouraged boards to look long term and not short term at what the need of Rotary Park is. I think the Park Board would have been favorable of this, but procedures were not done. I was disappointed in that it did not have a recommendation from the Park Board, and that is the only problem I see. It would have been nice to have the Chair of the Park Board recommending approval of the Park Board, and I was hoping that action could have been taken prior to bringing it back to Council. Mr. Murphy informed that initially a departmental report was given to the Park Board, for information only and not for a vote. He met at Cunningham Elementary School to explain the project about two years ago and has had no negative feedback since the project was implemented. 353 Item 8a Continued Councilor Shine asked Mr. Murphy what the long term plan was for the Park. Mr. Murphy said this is Phase I and it is pretty much complete unless there is more funding forthcoming. He added that it would be nice to have more irrigation. The goal is to keep the trees alive and growing and keep the turf up. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 7a ORDINANCE NO. 103-98 ORDINANCE APPEALING A DECISION BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO ALLOW A CARPORT WITHIN THE 25 FOOT SETBACK AT 1622 LAS VEGAS TRAIL; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Beaty that Ordinance No. 103-98 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston. Princess Franklin, 1622 Las Vegas, explained the situation of building without a permit. She understands they need to pay a penalty fee for not having a permit at the time of construction. She informed that there are thirteen carports on their street and many in the neighborhood. Also, the man who opposed this has withdrawn his opposition. Councilor Altman asked what efforts can or does the City take to go after the contractor himself for taking these people's money if he did so under the pretext that he was going to take care of permits and he did not do so? Mrs. Franklin said she thought it might have been a misunderstanding between her and the contractor on who was going to obtain the permit. Councilor Altman asked what efforts, if any, the City makes to see that these things don't happen in the future. Mr. Clark replied that the City has weak contractor licensing circumstances, and Staff along with the current Construction Housing Board of Appeals has discussed whether there should be a strengthening of that. He informed that when a contractor is in violation of obtaining a permit they can be subject to court action by the City as well as a double permitting cost, depending on the circumstances. Loss of money by a property owner is a personal issue between the property owner and the contractor, a civil court kind of action in which the City would not be involved. Increasing the licensing requirements or contractor's certification is something that should certainly be looked at. Councilor Altman wanted to know if there is something we can do to penalize the contractor who puts up these structures without a permit. Mr. Clark informed that there are circumstances when we do cite the builders for lack of a building permit and there is then court action on that. City Attorney concurred and added that we can file a complaint in Municipal Court and fine them $500 for violation of the Southern Standard Building Code for building a structure without a permit. These are looked at individually to see what is involved, and in this case it would be a matter of a phone call to make sure it did not happen again. If it does happen again we will take the appropriate action. Councilor Altman stated that in most instances the Council tends not to allow carports, and he asked if Planing & Zoning had a general policy on carports. Councilor Burns replied that under certain circumstances Planning & Zoning cannot approve a carport and also it appears there is a tendency that if there is an objection to a carport, someone on Planning & Zoning will not approve it. He added that his idea of giving Planning & Zoning a little more authority in this area was dismissed previously by Council. Mayor noted that if one carport is allowed you cannot say no to the next one and a trend is begun that could begin the devaluation of the property in that neighborhood, as well as the integrity of the neighborhood. Council wanted at that time to keep that authority. 354 Item 7a Continued Mr. Clark stated that there is a tendency to allow carports if there are carports in the neighborhood or not allow carports if there are none in the neighborhood. Objections are also taken into consideration. City Manager asked for direction from Council. He felt that the bottom line is that it is not working too badly. He believes that there is some Council oversight and latitude for Planning and Zoning. Once in a while a carport winds its way to Council and that might not be a bad way to periodically check the process. At this point we will not be bringing something much different back to you unless you ask for it because I am not too sure it is not working pretty good right now, given the subject material. Councilor Thompson agreed and felt it was a good process in that the citizens have a right to appeal to the Council. City Manager recommended leaving it the way that it is. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 7b ORDINANCE NO. 104-98 ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ACCEPTING SAME Moved by Councilor Johnston that Ordinance No. 104-98 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 7c A proposed ordinance was presented amending Ordinance No. 111-87, Chapter 14 at Section 14-4 (b), Ordinance No. 66-83, Chapter 26 at Section 26-2, and Ordinance No. 51-85, Chapter 2 at Section 2-134 to reflect standardized expiration dates for the Board of Electrical Examiners, Library Advisory Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission; and providing a repealer clause and providing for inclusion in Code of Ordinances. Moved by Councilor Johnston that proposed ordinance be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. City Attorney noted that Council had been provided with an amended ordinance that adds Section 4, which addresses the expiration dates of the current members of the respective boards so that they will coincide with the newly established expiration dates if Council adopts the proposed ordinance. Councilor Altman had several concerns and stated that he would like to see this tabled. He suggested looking at each one of these boards/commissions by taking two to four each month. Review the enabling ordinance or resolution for rewording, not to make substantive changes but to standardize, so that we have a general format in line with the resolution we passed a few weeks ago. 355 Item 7c Continued Moved by Councilor Altman that this item be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Mayor stated that she will be appointing a Council committee which will be chaired by Councilor Altman to carry forth on his ideas and suggestions. Item 8b A proposed resolution was presented amending Resolution 31-89 to reflect standardized expiration dates for the Water Resources Commission. Moved by Councilor Thompson that proposed resolution be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 9 A discussion was held on MPEC and related issues. Mayor noted that the MPEC Executive Board was present in its entirety in support of this discussion, as well as the MPEC Executive Director Mr. George Casper. Mayor informed that this presentation was made yesterday to the Commissioners Court. Mayor called a point of personal privilege. She recognized the efforts and commitment of County Judge Nick Gipson and Commissioner Harold White, Sr. to the MPEC Board since its inception. Their service has been above and beyond the call. Mayor expressed appreciation to Judge Gipson and Commissioner White, who will soon be going off the Board, for their service and dedication to MPEC, the County and the City. It is with a sense of regret that we will lose these two members. Mayor gave a presentation of MPEC from its inception to the current plans of the coliseum. Initial concept was for three components on a single site and this is a concept that the Board last week unanimously voted to continue to support. Mayor reminded that as part of the then original process on the coliseum we initially set out to have a coliseum that would seat 7500 people in permanent seats and 10,000 total for a concert. We then started cutting down the "footprint" of the building; we backed off to what we consider to be a minimum of 6500 permanent seats. We cut down the size of the halls and corridors around the seats to the minimum that would satisfy all code requirements and seat 6500 people and still seat 10,000 on the floor. She pointed out that they have not downsized the coliseum from where it was four to five years ago. We still have a facility that will serve this community extremely well. Mayor informed that the reason the initial MPEC budget is over is that the actual purchase of the property ran considerably more than they had expected. Other items that added to the cost were the utility relocation which was more than expected, the addition of a sprinkler system, and the Austin Street storm sewer relocation. Another thing that was in the initial plans, but the Board felt would be well into the future, was the bridge from the north to the south side of the river. However, ISTEA Funds became 356 Item 9 Continued available to construct that bridge and we took the opportunity at that time. Since the opening of the facility we have twice purchased additional stalls for the Agriculture Center. Mayor noted that all of the equipment, such as pens, chutes, and fencing, purchased for use in the Agriculture Center is portable and can be used in the coliseum. Mayor explained exactly what the coliseum plans are. Drawings of the coliseum were displayed and explained in detail by the Mayor. During this process of struggling to get all three facilities built, the MPEC Board has through the years, and more recently last summer, looked again at the coliseum to see what we could do to offer the same advantages to our community that we think the coliseum will offer and yet continue to try to make current events function well. Each time we have looked at this we have come back to the point that the coliseum is what we need to proceed with. We looked at building an additional stall barn and building a second arena in conjunction with the agriculture facility. Because of the type of construction, the arena could be built at 40% of the cost of the coliseum. However, each time we looked at these options we came back to building the coliseum to complete the original design and function presented to the voters, which they overwhelmingly approved in 1993. The Mayor mentioned other opportunities a coliseum would provide such as attracting larger conventions, the capability of having a minor league ice hockey team, a large circus, etc. MPEC started as a joint partnership and has proven that it is feasible and that it works extremely well. The ongoing structure of the MPEC has worked extremely well, with the Board providing the necessary buffer that has allowed MPEC to attract events and conventions to our community in a very competitive way. It has also been a venture with the private entity which has functioned very well. It is a partnership which we strongly feel should be continued, but it is also a partnership that was funded on the fact that we will not ask the citizens of the City or the County to use their property tax or increase their property tax to pay for it. I think we can build the coliseum without doing that. Together the City, County and private sector of this community can continue to be involved in this partnership and make this happen. The Architects and MPEC Board have been looking again at these plans and have approached it from two different ways. One way was to take the last-estimate we had and add the cost increase over the last four years. The estimate we had at that time was approximately $12 million for the building itself and did not include the site work at all. When we started meeting about six weeks ago we had no estimate on the site. We have worked with the City and received permission not to have to develop the remaining land to accommodate parking, but to develop the land south of the coliseum and east of the coliseum. The only undeveloped land will be west of Burnett Street. Another way we looked at the estimates and costs was to direct the architects up-front to provide a fairly definitive cost estimate because of the inability to bid this project. If it is more than what we think it is and more than the funds we think we can garner together, we do not want to have to go back again for additional funds. We have two different projections of the cost and at this time the outside cost of the coliseum without a contingency is around $20 million. This is considerably more than we anticipated six years ago, but I still believe with the support of the City, the County, and'the private sector we can garner together the resources to move forward to what I think is a much needed project for the City and the County. City Manager detailed the original funding. Wichita County pledged $9 million for the project, the City pledged $9 million, and $7 million pledged from the private sector. City Manager provided the fund balances and pointed out that any expenditure of these fund balances would require Council approval. City Manager provided the following possible financing techniques to raise funds: TIF Fund - Issue Certificates of Obligation for ten years at 4.6%; and West Texas Utility Fund - Issue another 20 years of Certificates of Obligation at 5%. City Manager provided other possible funding sources such as Wichita County, who he hoped would undertake parts of this project by using funding to help with the completion of this project. Another source would be additional private donations to go beyond the $7 million figure. An additional source would be authorized use of 4-13 Sales Tax Funds. City Manager suggested that if 4-B Funds are looked at, that they be used 357 Item 9 Continued to carry the figure over the top. He stated that legally 4-B Funds can be used, and he pointed out that if the 4-B Board approves this use, Council may want to ask the citizens for approval. Councilor Shine asked for the current payment on the West Texas Utility Fund bond issuance. City Manager replied that under the $500,000 we currently receive annually we are obligated to put $306,000 into paying those first Certificates of Obligation for MPEC. Mayor asked for the interest rate on these current Certificates of Obligation. Mr. Jim Dockery did not have that information but informed that they had been discussing the possibility of refunding those and there could be a potential $15,000 a year annual debt service savings. City Manager informed what using all these funds would do to the City's financial standing. We have stayed away from General Fund balance equity, which is about $10 million now. You need about three months operating General Fund reserve, which is about $9 million. What I have provided you today are specific funds that are set aside, and that is why I went there rather than the City's operating equities. Councilor Burns asked if the fund balances were dedicated, would they begin to re-accumulate? City Manager explained that the Construction Fund and Debt Service Fund would be eliminated. The Construction Fund might have a little interest earnings until it was spent down, but it stays in that fund. The Debt Service Fund can be left in there or taken out and it will accumulate some interest for a while until it is used. Same thing is true for the TIF Fund Balance and West Texas Utility Balance, once it transfers it would go into the project fund. Revenue Sharing will be cleaned out. Other fund raising balances and remaining pledges will remain in the MPEC Fund. Councilor Johnston asked if the Water Sewer Fund equity could be used to fund the water sewer installations. City Manager replied in the affirmative and added that it would have to be a water sewer project. Councilor Thompson asked what the prospects were of the County being a part of this venture? Mayor stated that the Commissioners Court will be a new Court in 1999 and she hopes that this partnership will continue, and that they will look at available sources, as the City has done. County Judge Nick Gipson stated that they had been looking at funding sources and he thinks there are available sources that are not restricted funds. He will leave information for his successor and urge that the Commissioners Court follow through with this partnership, however, he cannot speak for the Court. Councilor Altman asked Mr. George Casper if he had done any projections on the operational expense and income of a coliseum if it is built, so that we can look at how it will sustain itself and whether it will cover its operating expenses or generate revenue. Mr. Casper replied that he had not, but that is something they plan to do in the immediate future. Mayor commented that, historically, when you do not have facilities existing in a community it is extremely difficult to make operating projections, simply because you have no idea how many and when events might occur. Mr. Casper added that it is very difficult with these type of facilities, especially with new construction, to go out and try to forecast the events. I have some history so I could give my best estimate but there is no guarantee. Historically I think I can come up with a decent projection. Councilor Altman suggested looking at a few similar facilities to generate some general ideas. Councilor Shine asked about the possibility of using Hotel/Motel money. City Manager stated that it appeared for the risk of not having that money available for other purposes, was not worth taking. I think we need to gear our thinking toward the completion of this coliseum, at least for the present time, however, we do want to keep developing our tourism. City Manager explained that the revenue was flat for two years, but the revenue appears to be going back up, nevertheless, it did not appear to me a safe enough cushion to tell you to issue some debt on. Councilor Shine commented that at one time the City Manager looked at that fund strongly, but that has now changed, and he just wanted to get it clear in his mind and the public's mind why we are not using this fund. 358 Item 9 Continued Councilor Johnston stated that when you first start operating, the need for that money would be greater for the first couple of years and as it becomes self-sustaining then it will taper off. Councilor Shine commented that if Mr. Casper could project that at all, we could have some comfort level. Councilor Johnston added that if we get that comfort level, that would be a good use of hotel/motel funds. City Manager stated that nothing was obligated or pledged here today, but we need to keep working to fill in some of these blanks. We need to have the appropriate meetings and come back to Council and other governing boards to inform where we are and what is needed. Councilor Thompson suggested that this would be a good opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the County. He hopes that Mr. Casper can make some projections and put something that will show how the County will benefit from this, and if he can do that I think we will be moving in the right direction. City Council recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. Item 10a Councilor Thompson reminded Staff about the proclamation for the Hirschi and Rider High School teams and coaches. Councilor Thompson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Hanukkah. He said that the citizens should get a pat on the back for allowing us to serve them in 1998. We have had a great staff to assist us and do most of the work, although Council gets most of the credit. He wished everyone a festive holiday season. Councilor Beaty thanked Mrs. Barbara Clements and her staff for outstanding support to Council and their constituents in responding promptly to calls regarding animals. Councilor Johnston reminded everyone to be thankful and appreciative during this holiday season of the people who have to give up their time such as the police, the fire department, and health personnel who will be on duty while we are celebrating the holidays. We appreciate all their efforts. Councilor Shine wished everyone happy holidays. He thanked Mayor Yeager and the MPEC Board for the excellent presentation on MPEC. Councilor Burns echoed the sentiments from everyone on the Council and wished everyone a happy holiday season as we remain mindful of the benefits we receive by just being in this community. He wished everyone a safe holiday season. Councilor Altman gave kudos to Jim King regarding a prompt response on some dilapidated property. He asked what efforts the Police Department would undertake over the holidays in regards to assisting intoxicated drivers. He wished the citizens a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor informed that the football teams and their coaches will be at the January 5, M 1999 Council meeting. Also, after that same Council meeting the Commissioners Court and the Council will hold a joint meeting. Mayor informed that the Wichita River Chloride Project held a public hearing to update everyone on the status of that project. Mayor expressed wishes from the Council to everyone for a glorious holiday season, and expressed appreciation for the opportunity that we have to live in this country with the freedom to spend our holidays as each one of us would like. Item 10b Chief Jack Schlieper informed that in the past the cab companies have provided free transportation for people who imbibe too much alcohol during the holiday season. Also, the 359 Item 10b Continued Police Department will provide free alcohol level tests at Graham Central Station along with related information. In addition, a traffic unit will be working in the parking lots around the main shopping areas. Mr. George Bonnett informed that there is a marketing effort of water softeners from the private sector which involves a water test. Mr. Bonnett emphasized that the City is not participating in this marketing activity, it is a private sector marketing effort. Mr. Bonnett mentioned Senate Bill 1 and that the amount to participate in this will be $12,500. The question has arisen of why we should participate in Senate Bill 1 since we have already done our own water supply plan. He pointed out that our water supply plan deals with our needs, and Senate Bill 1 has a broader perspective that deals with the water supply needs of the total Region B which includes thirteen counties. Our current water supply plan does not deal with the specifics required under Senate Bill 1. There are two reasons why we should participate. First, if you are not compatible with the water supply plan you are not eligible for the Texas Water Development Board's low interest loans. Second, if we go to TNRCC for a permit on those facilities being contemplated for construction and they are not consistent with the water plan, we will not be issued a permit. It is debatable if that will prevail across several State legislators in the future, however, I think the grief in going through that is probably much greater in terms of time and money than to go ahead and participate in Senate Bill 1. Mr. Jim Dockery provided a detailed description of the fund balances showing where the equity began, what it finished with that year, what was transferred out, and what Council bought for those dollars. City Manager clarified the carry-over funds in Public Works. Public Works gets the project money, such as the Library Project, and if there is money left over it shows up in Public Works budget. City Manager wished all the citizenry a festive happy holiday season. He mentioned that this has been a very enjoyable year because we got a lot done. It has been a very good relationship between Staff and Council, and he thanked everyone for that. He wished Council and their families a happy holiday season. Item 10c The City Council went into Executive Session at 11:45 a.m. as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Government Code, and reconvened at 12:30 p.m. Item 10d(1) Moved by Councilor Johnston that Mr. Michael Norrie be appointed to the Board of Adjustment as Alternate No. 2 with term to expire December 31, 2000. Mr. Norrie will replace Mr. James Heath, Place 7. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Moved by Councilor Johnston that Mr. Rainer Hanold, Place 1, be reappointed to the Board of Adjustments with term to expire December 31, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None 360 Item 10d(2) RESOLUTION NO. 178-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE WICHITA APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT�THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 178-98 be passed appointing Councilor Bud Beaty to the Wichita Appraisal District Board of Directors with term to expire December 31, 2000. Councilor Beaty will replace Mr. Bill Franklin, Place 7. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10d(3) Moved by Councilor Johnston that Mr. Stephen Scarlott, Place 3, be reappointed to the Airport Board of Adjustment with term to expire December 31, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10d(4) Moved by Councilor Thompson that Dr. Susan Strate, Place 5, be reappointed to the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board with term to expire December 31, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Mayor requested that the registered nurse position be advertised. Item 10d(5) Moved by Mayor Yeager that Mr. James Morrison, Place 5 be reappointed to the Aviation Advisory Board with term to expire December 31, 2001, and that Dr. Vernon R. Nesmith be appointed to the Aviation Advisory Board with term to expire December 31, 2001. Dr. Nesmith will replace Mr. Monty Monson, Place 4. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Mayor asked that Place 6 vacancy on this Board be advertised. 361 Item 10d(6) Moved by Councilor Johnston that Mrs. Francess Haughney, Place 2, and Mr. Mark Terning, Place 3, be reappointed to the Clean Community Commission with terms to expire December 31, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine. Councilor Altman mentioned Mrs. Haughney's absences and suggested tabling her reappointment. Moved by Councilor Altman that Mrs. Haughney's reappointment be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None The original motion to reappoint Mr. Terning carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10d(7) Moved by Mayor Yeager that Penny Miller, Place 6, be appointed Chair of the Commission on Human Needs. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Mayor asked for additional applicants to this Commission. Item 10d(8) Mayor Yeager appointed Mrs. Gail Cunningham, and Mr. Wilbert Boston to the Housing Authority Board, with terms to expire July 1, 1999. Mrs. Cunningham will replace Dr. Joe Miller, and Mr. Boston will replace Mr. Daniel Blue, Jr. Item10d(9) Moved by Councilor Altman that Mrs. Karen Greiner be appointed to the Landmark Commission, with term to expire December 31, 2000. Mrs. Greiner will replace Mr. Dan Gray, Place 8. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None 362 Item 10d(9) Continued Moved by Councilor Altman that the following persons be reappointed to the Landmark Commission. He suggested that three of the terms expire December 31, 2000 in order to comply with Ordinance 32-84. Member Term Expiration Mrs. Dorothy Rhone, Place 1 December 31, 2001 Mrs. Lin Purtle, Place 5 December 31, 2001 Mr. Ronald Fox, Place 6 December 31, 2000 Mrs. Susan Koch, Place 7 December 31, 2001 Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10d(10) Moved by Councilor Shine that Mr. William Barnes be appointed to the Park Board, with term to expire December 31, 2001. Mr. Barnes will replace Mr. Thomas Staley, Place 6. Motion seconded by Councilor Johnston and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Moved by Councilor Altman that the following persons be reappointed to the Park Board. Board Member Term Expiration Mr. Bob McBee, Place 5 December 31, 2000 Mrs. Barbara Green, Place 7 December 31, 2000 Mrs. Kitty D. Wilson, Place 9 December 31, 2001 Mr. David Holder, Place 10 December 31, 2001 Mr. Kenny Haney, Place 11 December 31, 2001 Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Johnston, Shine, Thompson, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10d(11) Mayor stated that applications were needed to fill the vacancies on the Traffic Safety Commission, and asked that they be advertised. The City Council adjourned at 12:55 p.m. 363 PASSED AND APPROVED this =day of 1990. KA HRYN A. EAG R MAYOR ATTEST: Lydia Torres City Clerk 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 on Tuesday, December 15, 1998 beginning at 8:30 a.m. City Council: Mayor Kay Yeager - Councilors Angus Thompson, Bud Beaty, William Altman, Don Johnston, Johnny Burns and Dan Shine 1 . Call to Order. 2. Invocation: Mr. Stephen Johnson Edgemere Church of Christ 3. Presentations: 4. Comments from the public to members of the City Council on items which 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.) 5. Approval of Minutes CONSENT AGENDA 6. Receive Minutes: a. Planning & Zoning Commission - October 14, 1998 b. Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers Board of Trustees - October 22, 1998 c. Library Advisory Board - October 27, 1998 d. Board of Electrical Examiners - November 12, 1998 City Council Agenda Tuesday, December 15, 1998 Page 2 REGULAR AGENDA 7. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Appealing A Decision By The Planning And Zoning Commission To Allow A Carport Within The Front 25 Foot Setback At 1622 Las Vegas Trail. (City Council Bill #300) b. Ordinance Making 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 #301) c. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 111-87, Chapter 14 at Section 14-4 (B), Ordinance No. 66-83, Chapter 26 at Section 26-2 and Ordinance No. 51-85, Chapter 2 at Section 2-134 to reflect standardized expiration dates for the Board of Electrical Examiners, Library Advisory Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission (City Council Bill #302) 8. Resolutions: a. Motion to Remove From Table Resolution Approving The Use Of 4B Sales Tax Fund Revenues For Purposes Of Improvements To Rotary Park and Consider Adoption of Same. (City Council Bill #303) b. Resolution amending Resolution 31-89 to reflect standardized expiration dates for the Water Resources Commission. (City Council Bill #304) 9. Discussion of Coliseum and Related Issues. 10. Other Council Matters: a. Discussion of items of concern to members of the City Council. b. Staff/Council discussion. City Council Agenda Tuesday, December 15, 1998 Page 3 10. Other Council Matters (cont'd) c. Executive Session- (1) Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees To The Board Of Adjustment, Wichita Appraisal District, Airport Board of Adjustment, and Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board As Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code. d. Appointments to Boards & Commissions (1 ) Board of Adjustment (2) Wichita Appraisal District (City Council Bill #305) (3) Airport Board of Adjustment (4) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board (5) Aviation Advisory Board (6) Clean Community Commission (7) Commission on Human Needs (8) Housing Authority (9) Landmark Commission (10) Park Board (11) Traffic Safety Commission 11 . Adjourn. Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the east parking lot on 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 , 19 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.) City Clerk