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Min 11/16/1993 418 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 16, 1993 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. Michael Lam - Mayor Leon Mallonee - Terrance E. Loughry - Angus Thompson - Councilors Paul Hughes - J. W. Martin - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Mayor Lam called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Ronald Irons, Highland Heights Christian Church. Mayor Lam proclaimed November 22-27 , Thanksgiving Week, as "Family Week" in Wichita Falls. He encouraged everyone to attend ceremonies of the Family of the Year award at Latter Day Saints Church on York Street on Friday. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meeting held November 2 , 1993 , be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. Items 4a-d Moved by Councilor Martin that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 4 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Landmark Commission - September 29, 1993 b. Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission - October 6, 1993 c. Wichita Falls Park Board - October 28 , 1993 d. Lake Wichita Study Committee - October 12 , 1993 419 Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 173-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH E. L. GEORGE AND MARY GEORGE ACROSS PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN TEN (10) FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON LOT 20, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY ROADS ESTATES, (4839 SHENANDOAH DRIVE) , WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FOR A STORAGE BUILDING LOCATED IN SAID EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 173-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 5b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute lease of certain property at Lake Arrowhead, to wit, Lot 34, Block E, West Side. Mr. Whatley was present and provided information to the Council regarding this particular lake lot. Moved by Councilor Mallonee that proposed resolution be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Councilor Loughry Nays: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Item 5c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute lease of certain property at Lake Arrowhead, to wit, Lot 19, Block F, West Side. Mrs. Mary Butler was not able to be present, but had earlier submitted a letter to the Council regarding this particular lot. Moved by Councilor Loughry to table proposed resolution. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilor Loughry that proposed resolution be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam, and failed by the following vote. Ayes: Councilor Loughry Nays: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins i 420 Item 5d RESOLUTION NO. 174-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE MCGRATH CREEK CONSTRUCTION Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 174-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 5e RESOLUTION NO. 175-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING SALE OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ON SHEPPARD ACCESS ROAD; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Mr. Art Litteken, Jr. , O. K. Concrete, 2304 Sheppard Access Road, spoke in favor of this resolution. Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Resolution No. 175-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6a Moved by Councilor Martin that the bid for a truck mounted landfill water truck be awarded to Texas Tractor Sales, Abilene, Texas, in the amount of $24,750 . 00 . Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6b Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for a 50 ,000 GVW cab and chassis be awarded to White GMC Trucks of Dallas/Fort Worth, in the amount of $47 , 561. 00. Mr. Bob Parker made the following correction on the commentary: The first word of the second sentence should be none instead of one. This was a typographical error. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None 421 Item 6c Moved by Councilor Thompson that the bid for an elevating scraper be awarded to Darr Equipment Company, Wichita Falls, Texas, in the amount of $282,429. 00. Motion :seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6d RESOLUTION NO. 176-93 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID TO POTEET, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DECHLORINATION FACILITY AT THE NORTHSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 176-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6e RESOLUTION NO. 177-93 RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE OF TREES FOR PARKS AND MEDIANS. Moved by Councilor Thompson, that Resolution No. 177-93 be passed. Motion :seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7a ORDINANCE NO. 140-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF 77 RANCH ROAD, THE EAST AND WEST' SIDES OF TROUT ROAD, AND THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTIES OF CHEROKEE ESTATES, CLAY COUNTY Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 140-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None 422 Item 7b ORDINANCE NO. 141-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B) ( 2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF 77 RANCH ROAD, THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF TROUT ROAD, AND THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTIES OF CHEROKEE ESTATES, CLAY COUNTY Moved by Councilor Mallonee that Ordinance No. 141-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7c ORDINANCE NO. 142-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 32-139 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO DETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEROKEE ESTATES, CLAY COUNTY Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 142-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Mallonee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Mallonee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8a Discussion was had regarding previously awarded bid for two 35 cubic yard packer bodies to Davis Truck and Equipment Company. The City Manager provided history on bid and options available to the Council. The Mayor and Councilors presented concerns and suggestions regarding bid process. Items of concern were single source, equipment, specifications, exceptions, and lack of detailed information to the Council on bids. As a result, the bid process will be reviewed. Consensus of the Council was to reaffirm award of the bid to Davis Truck and Equipment Company. Item 8b Bettie Murphy, 101 Lakewood Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas, expressed her appreciation to the Mayor and each of the Councilors for their service and commitment to the citizens of Wichita Falls. As spokesperson for the Lucy Park Neighborhood group, Mrs. Murphy thanked all persons involved in relieving the Falls Fest traffic during that function. Mayor Lam turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro tem Hughes due to a previous commitment at S.A.F.B. 423 Item 8b, cont. 'd. Mr. Lewis M. Croom, 4103 Judy Circle, Wichita Falls, Texas, requested an official notice on the decision regarding his Lake Arrowhead loi: lease. Mr. Croom left a questionnaire on items regarding the roads on Lake Arrowhead and requested that the original be returned to him. Mayor Pro tem Hughes asked that this be handled by the City Attorney. Item 8c Councilor Thompson addressed the bid process policy and suggested that Council and Staff work together in obtaining an acceptable method for this process. Councilor Thompson asked about changing the street name of Edison Street: to Harding Street. Mr. Berzina informed that the process had already begun. He invited everyone to attend the public meeting on November 30 at 7: 30 at the Activity Center to share views and ideas on the gang problem in our city. Councilor Hawkins commented on the bid process information submitted to the Council and said that he would like more detailed information in order to ensure that tax dollars were spent frugally. Councilor Mallonee inquired about this year ' s collections compared to last year' s. Mr. Werner approximated collections were down fifty per cent as to what was collected last year in October, due to trend and late billing. Councilor Mallonee asked what action were we as a city taking regarding unfunded mandates. Mr. Berzina informed that we are staying quite active at all government levels and urged everyone to continue contacting our congress persons and senators. Councilor Martin thanked the Council and everyone for their concerns, calls, and flowers during his hospital stay for knee surgery. He expressed continued concern on unfunded mandates and encouraged citizens to write their Texas and national legislators to voice their protest. He stated that mandates cannot be uniform in every area of our country; different situations apply in different areas. Councilor Martin cautioned citizens on fire safety and to be on the alert for burglars as we are entering the Christmas season. He expressed appreciation to the Police Chief and his department for their efficiency. He inquired about the construction on Midwestern Parkway. Mr. Bonnett informed that both sides would be done. West bound lanes will be open to traffic until spring at which time east bound lanes will be open to traffic and redone. Councilor Loughry asked that in response to some calls the street area on loth and Hayes be looked into; possibly needs to be overlaid. It has some very rough areas. He requested a copy of the nepotism policy. Mr. Berzina responded he would get a copy to the Council and possibly discuss in executive session. Councilor Loughry informed that he will be unable to attend the November 30th meeting due to a prior commitment. He addressed the bid process policy and said he wanted to know reasoning behind the policy, the specifications, and the recommendations. i 424 Item 8c, cont'd. Councilor Thompson admonished the Council about being critical of the staff, and suggested that if there were concerns regarding their ability or inability to perform satisfactorily that this issue be brought forward. Mayor Pro tem Hughes commented regarding bid process in that any detailed information or questions should be posed to the Staff prior to Council Meeting. Any information which is unable to be obtained from the Staff should then be taken to the City Manager, and if necessary brought before the Council. This will save everyone time and embarrassment. Regarding unfunded mandates, Mayor Pro tem Hughes stated that the citizens, in numbers, need to write to their legislators and express their views in order to get attention and pass the real message to them. Item 8d Mr. Berzina commented on mandates and suggested to persons who are uncertain about what to say to their legislators that they just call and let them know they are tired of mandates causing taxes to increase and not getting anything for it. He informed that in doing the bid policy review, each of the Council members would be contacted individually for their thoughts. The tentative special meeting on bond refinancing for November 23rd will not be needed, as Murphy Davis will not be ready until the December 7th council meeting. Mr. Berzina reported that the Landfill Committee, Leon Mallonee, Paul Hughes, and Mayor Lam, has met and looked at proposals. A tour of the Burkburnett landfill has been arranged for Wednesday, November 17th at 9: 30 a.m. and a meeting with Burkburnett Mayor and Council at 10 a.m. Mr. David Clark, Director of Community Development, presented a report on community development efforts. He reported a great deal of emphasis on citizen involvement, holding a series of neighborhood meetings. There is a concern for job and economic development opportunities. The Council has responded through CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) authorizing the expenditure of $100,000 for an economic development program. This has been successful with that amount actually tripling in order to establish a new small business economic development loan program. They are working with five different banks who have agreed to cooperate in this program. In order to establish that, Mr. Clark recommended the establishment of a not for profit corporation, which may be the Wichita Falls Development Corporation, and suggested that corporation be able to administer that program. Action details will be provided to the Council prior to the next meeting. The Council would appoint the board, which would operate in conjunction and rely closely with the City to administer these programs. This economic development loan program format has been established, and with Council ' s sanction would begin after the beginning of the year. Mr. Clark informed there would be a meeting at 3 : 30 this afternoon in the Activity Center in response to quality of life issues and public input. A prior public meeting was held to look at the projections of potential traffic generation areas and one very important result was a positive feeling of potential downtown development. Mr. Clark was involved in a similar program in Illinois which met with success in providing loans to businesses that might otherwise not be able to obtain financing through a bank. The program was aimed at the development of jobs for low and moderate income people based on federal money. Mr. Clark 425 Item 8d, cont:'d. provided further details. The program is based on involvement from other people. The Small Business Development Center will process the applicants and advise them on business plans. The applications will be reviewed by the loan committee/board appointed by the Council. The financial institutes will service the loans. The loan committee board will have final approval. Maximum amount of loans will be $25, 000. A minimum has not been established. Jim Dockery reported on the status of the Downtown Park Project. He reported that property acquisition and deed work has been completed and anticipates for next council agenda the action items for exchange of property and activities that will require demolition and some asbestos work on the Woolworth building. Things are looking good on that project. Dave Clark announced an organizational meeting for a downtown association which will be held Wednesday, November 17th, at 5: 00 p.m. in the Activities Center. Information about the activities on the Downtown Revitalization Committee will be provided. Mr. Berzina responded to a question raised about Hamilton Bryan by stating that there was nothing to report at this point except that they were relocating to the Kemp Street site. He mentioned to Mrs. Bettie Murphy that results could not have been accomplished without her help and the neighborhood group. He encouraged more citizens to get involved. Mr. Berzina expressed appreciation to the Times Record News, Mr. Lonergan, and all those involved in the newspaper insert about "City Government in Wichita Falls. " He also mentioned it would be a good reference tool for the citizens. Councilor Hawkins stated that appreciation was also in order to the business community for their financial support. The City Council adjourned at 10: 35 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this I day of � ` (QJ�, 1993 . Michael tam, Mayor ATTEST: Torres Cit Clerk