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Min 03/16/1993 251 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building March 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 David Farabee - Terrance E. Loughry - Angus Thompson - Councilors Paul Hughes - J. W. Martin - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas - City Clerk The invocation was given by Councilor Thompson. Proclamations were presented on Older Work Week and Special Olympics Week. Councilor Martin commended the Police Department for their participation in Special Olympics. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meeting held March 2, 1993 , be approved. i Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. Items 4a-7d Items 6a and 7d were moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Councilor Farabee that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 4a RESOLUTION NO. 39-93 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION, INC. Item 4b RESOLUTION NO. 40-93 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERING FIRM OF BIGGS AND MATHEWS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO THE PRISON SEWER SYSTEM I. 252 Item 4c RESOLUTION NO. 41-93 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ELECTRA Item 4d RESOLUTION NO. 42-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REFUND OF MONEY OVERPAID ON TAX ACCOUNT # 3140-178-0000. Item 4e RESOLUTION NO. 43-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAX ACCOUNTS # 0790-047-0000 & 2040-163- 0000. Item 4f RESOLUTION NO. 44-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAX ACCOUNT # 0590-047-0000. Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 45-93 look RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FERTILIZER FOR PARKS AND MEDIANS Item 5b The bid for an estimated annual supply of automotive filters was awarded to Grozier-Mann Oil Company in the amount of $35 , 808. 80. Item 5c RESOLUTION NO. 46-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID FOR THE HEALTH UNIT COOLING TOWER PROJECT Item 5d RESOLUTION NO. 47-93 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID AND A CONTRACT FOR THE REROOFING OF FIRE STATION #7 AND THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING PROJECT Item 5e The bid for an annual supply of low lead and diesel fuels was awarded to Grozier-Mann Oil Company in the amount of .7389 and . 5619, respectively. Item 5f The bid for a custom service body was awarded to Commercial Body Corporation of San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $49 ,096. Item 7 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Board of Electrical Examiners - February 11 , 1993 b. Park Board - February 25, 1993 C. Water Resources Commission - February 5 , 1993 253 Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 48-93 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 1992 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO ADE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 48-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Loughry confirmed that these alleys were all for i dumpsters, and were paved. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7d Moved by Councilor Farabee that minutes of the meeting of the Commission on Human Needs held March 1 , 1993 , be received. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Loughry noted that he was present at this meeting, and asked that his name be shown on these minutes. The motion carried unanimously. � Item 8a - - - - - - - ORDINANCE NO. 16-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) (2 ) AND SECTION 22- 1(a) ( 9) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERMITTING VEHICLES ON THE GRASS AND SIGNS DURING A FUN IN THE SUN EVENT BY NOSTALGIC STREET MACHINES ON JULY 31 AND AUGUST 1, 1993 IN LUCY PARK. Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 16-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8b ORDINANCE NO. 17-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) ( 9) AND SECTION 22-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT SIGNS AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND RESERVATION OF LAND DURING AN EVENT TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR A FUNRUN APRIL 17, 1993 IN HAMILTON PARK. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Ordinance No. 17-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None 254 Item 8c ORDINANCE NO. 18-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) (2 ) AND SECTION 22- 1(a) ( 9) CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT VEHICLES ON THE TRAIL AND SIGNS DURING A WICHITA GENERAL HOSPITAL GREAT DUCK RACE EVENT MARCH 27, 1993 BY THE FALLS Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 18-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8d ORDINANCE NO. 19-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) ( 9) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT SIGNS DURING MARCH OF DIMES' WALK AMERICA EVENT, APRIL 24, 1993 IN LUCY PARK. Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 19-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8e ORDINANCE NO. 20-93 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT BEER AND WINE AT THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT EVENT BY FIRST STEP APRIL 2, 1993 IN HAMILTON PARK Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 20-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Loughry commented on First Step being one of the human services organizations that is in need of funds for their program. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins .. Nays: None Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 49-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS DETERMINING NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE PRISON WATER SYSTEM PROJECT, APPROVING THE APPRAISALS, SETTING JUST COMPENSATION, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION; 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. 49-93 be passed. 255 Item 9a, cont'd. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Hawkins asked about the possibility of swapping property along Reilly Road in exchange for cheaper water. Mr. Berzina noted it is better to purchase the property and let them tie on. In the past it has caused the City more problems than it is worth. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 50-93 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID TO H & S UTILITIES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM TO SERVE NEW STATE PRISON Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 50-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Councilor Martin asked if we had experience with this company, and Mr. Bonnett explained they did the Rathgeber Road project, and they are a very good contractor. Councilor Loughry asked what happens if they don' t pay their subs, as was the case with one company, and Mr. Humbach stated that is the purpose of having the payment bond. The motion carried by the following vote. I Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10b Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for two side loader packing bodies be awarded to Davis Truck and Equipment Company, in the amount of $63 ,800. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Item 10c Moved by Councilor Martin that the bid for two 35 , 000 GVW cab and chassis be awarded to R. L. Anderson, Inc. , in the amount of $110, 423 . 22 . Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Hawkins asked about Herb Easley' s bid not meeting specifications, and Mr. Parker explained that they do not build a tilt cab, and that the turning radius is critical in alleys. The motion carried unanimously. Item lla RESOLUTION NO. 51-93 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR LAKE DIVERSION SPILLWAY MODIFICATION PROJECT I ! 256 Item lla, cont 'd. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 51-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Councilor Thompson asked for an explanation of what they intend to do with the increased amount of money, and Mr. Bonnett explained that a trench will be dug for erosion protection for the exposed edge of the new spillway. It is cheaper to do it now than later. Councilor Loughry mentioned the labor cost of $11. 00 per hour. Mr. Bonnett explained that $3 . 00 is the minimum, but no one pays that. What the contractor pays is a different matter, and we do not dictate what he pays. Councilor Hawkins wondered , what they were paying at Sheppard Air Force Base. ;. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item llb RESOLUTION NO. 52-93 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR PROJECT TO RELOCATE SANITARY SEWER LINE ON EAST SCOTT STREET Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 52-93 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Hawkins confirmed with Mr. Bonnett that all codes are being met. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 12b William C. Young, 1018 Widows Lane, suggested that we get all our voting regulations in compliance with the state. He cited the area where voters are required to complete their application to vote early, stating that at the county they print it all in and all the voter has to do is sign his signature. Councilor Martin stated he feels this is a very good suggestion, as it expedites the voting procedure for those who are handicapped. He further stated that also by law all they have to do is vote; there is nothing to fill out, and they don' t even have to sign, but that is a procedure we have followed. , Mayor Lam noted that they had run into this before and the word always comes back to this Council that we are following the law, and the other side is not, and we have to somehow resolve this issue. He asked Mr. Humbach for a report from the Of f ice of the Secretary of State and let ' s find out, and if everybody else is disobeying the law, then he doesn' t think it would hurt for us to disobey it, as long as we are in compliance in doing the same, and trying to make things a little easier. 257 Item 12b, cont 'd. Roger Hutchinson, 1521 Glendale Drive, asked how the new proposed energy tax will affect us as a taxpayer? Councilor Hughes suggested he contact his congressman for the answers. We do not know now as a citizen what we are going to have to pay. Item 12c Councilor Loughry asked about the 4-10 plan being talked about by the police department. Mr. Berzina stated that from this view it is a management function, and he does not believe it is best for the City, and he and the police chief are not ready to recommend it. He further stated it does not save money, and under the fair labor standards it will cost money. The administration has to be free to schedule the people they are authorized to hire. He stated first of all it is a management situation, and after eighteen months of trying it, it did not work. Councilor Loughry asked about a light outside the door near the Credit Union. It was pointed out that it had already been installed. Councilor Hawkins noted that the Clean Country campaign begins April 3 . He noted various locations and dates will be published. He also commented that old batteries cannot be placed in the landfill. Councilor Hawkins also noted a complaint about Reserve duty. Chief Harrelson stated that whoever it is needs to come i to him, and he will take care of it. Councilor Hawkins further asked about how cars are assigned in the Police Department. Chief Harrelson explained it is necessary to keep a designated number of cars on each shift. Seniority is not the only thing taken into consideration. Work productivity is taken into account. Councilor Hawkins asked him to take a look at the second shift. Councilor Thompson asked about the storefront operation at the MLK Center, and asked if the door has been changed. Chief Harrelson explained it is a security thing they are trying to address. Mr. Berzina explained it may hinge on when the Center is open, the storefront will be open. Councilor Thompson stated he did not think anyone in the community conceived of this being open 24 hours a day. Chief Harrelson stated they would start it immediately. Councilor Thompson also noted that at 2: 00 this afternoon will be the change of Collard Street to Otis Polk Drive. He commended Jack Griffin for his work on this. Councilor Thompson mentioned that three Council members recently went to Washington, and stated there will be some money available from CDBG funds for a stimulus in the city. He suggested that everyone write their proposals and get with the new Community Development Department. Councilor Thompson commented that with the North American Trade Agreement, he would like to have Wichita Falls develop a Sister City with Mexico. He suggested someone find a city of our size and begin the process of developing this Sister City. Councilor Martin suggested the city of Monterrey would be an excellent Sister City, and it is known as the industrial capital of Mexico. Councilor Martin also asked for a memo on how the staff will handle the storeroom operation. 258 Item 12c, cont'd. Mayor Lam stated a group of people will be meeting on March 18 to discuss Lake Wichita. Mr. Berzina stated someone is scheduled to attend. He also mentioned information on black grant usage. Mr. Berzina noted they will get the information and respond to it. No business was brought forth under Item 12d. The City Council recessed at 9: 32 a.m. , and reconvened at 9 : 52 a.m. Item 12a A presentation on the Kickapoo Airport facility study was made by Gerald Musick, of Freeze and Nichols. The first phase is feasibility of transfer of ownership, and also the feasibility of expanding it. The airport was established during the late 1930 ' s. It was purchased by the current owner in January, 1972. The runway was constructed in 1973 . In the mid 1980 ' s there was an FAA grant project between the owner and the FAA, utilizing enplanement funds acquired by the City of Wichita Falls at Municipal Airport. The owner put up the rest of the ,, funds. Existing facilities today consist of a taxiway, lighting system, 40 hangars and fuel facilities, the visual approach lights on the North end of the runway, and lighting at the South end. It is a $25,350 annual operation, and they project an annual operation to $35,000. He stated they have determined it is feasible to extend the runway. They can extend 300 feet to the South, and 430 feet to the North, but that gets more expensive. They would have to make some changes in Hatton Road. He suggested that improvements be done in two stages. Mayor Lam asked if the facility as it exists today is adequate as a downtown airpark which would accommodate ninety percent of the planes that would land there. Mr. Musick stated it should accommodate one hundred percent of the 12,500 gross pound planes. The existing length will accommodate most of the business jets. It is borderline for some of the larger business jets. By extending it to the South a certain amount of safety is gained, and will help accommodate the larger jets. He stated it would not surprise him to see more helicopters. There are currently 39 single engine, 23 multi-engine, 1 turbo, and 1 helicopter presently based at Kickapoo. He projected 1 additional single engine, 7 multi-engines, 2 turbos, and no additional helicopters at the airport. When operations are increased, it also increases the demand for service. Mayor Lam confirmed that fuel sales and hangar rentals are most of the revenue sources. When a plane takes off they do not pay anything. Mr. Musick stated if the hangars rest on City property they would pay a lease fee. Mayor Lam further noted that when you get ready to purchase an airport what you need to do is consider if it is useable or if you need to spend money on it, and if it could generate enough funds to pay for it. He asked where we stand with Kickapoo Airport, and Mr. Musick stated it is an operable facility now. There is nothing of a nature to suggest you would have to spend a lot of money. No storm water runoff application has been made. The owner would have to do this, regardless. What they looked at was acquiring the ground, not the hangars. They are not looking to own the private hangars on the property. Councilor Hawkins asked if he had a copy of the reports filed in Washington when this grant was requested. He also asked about information filed by the FAA with the federal grant. Robert Parker stated he could get a copy of the grant from the FAA. Councilor Hawkins stated the lease Mr. Coppage has with 259 a Item 12 , cont'd. Holman Flying Service will expire in September, 1994, stating it would be important that they look at this. Councilor Hawkins asked if the new runway at Sheppard would have any effect on this operation, and Robert Parker noted that traffic would be going in a different direction. Councilor Hawkins commented that Kickapoo is almost due South of Sheppard. If we purchased it we would start generating larger plane traffic, and if so, it might come under the Tower of Sheppard. Some planes that come in here now do not use approach control, and Sheppard does not now require it at Kickapoo. Councilor Hawkins noted that if we go any further, that would be something he would like spelled out very specifically. Mayor Lam stated they will study the report, and may ask them to come back later. It was noted that the terminal is not now handicapped accessible except at the back side. Councilor Thompson stated if we bring in turbo jets that may have to make their descent earlier than light planes, how will that affect the residents in the area? It was noted that the extension would compensate for the size of the plane. Mr. Musick stated that at this point he would say it is economically at this site. The runway would have to be extended on both ends. It should be done in two phases. Councilor Hawkins was not sure if we would be buying Kickapoo Airport and Holman Flying Service. It was noted that the land and everything owned by the Coppage family would be purchased. Mayor Lam noted that a report will later on be presented to the Aviation Advisory Board. Councilor Thompson requested that we have citizen input from that area. Councilor Martin stated that an environmental study would require a public hearing. Mr. Berzina noted that the Airport Advisory Board will make a recommendation to the City Council, and that all of his concerns will be addressed in the process. Item 12e The City Council moved into executive session according to Article 6252-17, Section 2( f) , V.A.C.S. , to review appraisal of Kickapoo Airport property. Mayor Lam stated that no decision would be made, and the Council immediately adjourned at 10 : 40 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF r / 1993 . M4chaelLam, Mayor ATTEST: Wilma J. T omas, CMC/AAE City Clerk