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Min 11/03/1992 158 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 3 , 1992 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 - Jim Dockery - Asst. City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas - City Clerk Harold Hawkins - Absent James Berzina - Absent The invocation was given by Garth Wilcoxson, Beverly Drive United Methodist Church. Item 3 Misty Howard, Utility collections, was honored as Employee of the Month for November. Mayor Lam presented her with a plaque, pin, check, and tickets to a dinner. Item 4 Moved by Councilor Farabee that minutes of the meeting held October 20, 1992 , be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Mayor Lam noted that Councilor Hawkins is absent because of illness, and is anticipating heart bypass surgery. Items 5a-6c 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, and Martin Nays: None Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 166-92 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 1991 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO DUKE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 159 Item 6 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Water Resources Commission - October 2, 1992 b. Planning and Zoning Commission - October 14, 1992 c. Board of Electrical Examiners - October 15, 1992 Item 7a A public hearing was opened on the proposed reallocation of 1991-92 Community Development Block Grant funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Barbara Wesley, 1105 Williams Avenue, addressed drainage problems in the area, and requested funding for it. She believed after talking with Mr. Bonnett it would take $31,000 for both drainage ditches. Mary Ward appeared as Executive Director of Christmas in Spring, along with their president. She stated they have adopted the official name of Christmas in April. They requested $20,000 of the excess CDBG funds for this project. They make home repairs for the elderly and disabled. She stated they have no paid staff at this time. All of the $20,000 would be used in the first year. They have twelve homes right now that need extensive repair, and hope to have them completed before April 1, 1993 . Mrs. Ward stated that they work with Bob Henderson and CAC. They receive no other funds from the City. They received $3 ,500 last year. Brenda Jarratt appeared representing the East Side Girls Club, requesting $4,000. She also spoke on behalf of the Booker T. Washington Alumni for $20,000 to construct a parking lot at 700 Flood. She also asked if it is possible to have a task force to develop East Side if a Rudat team is turned down. She also requested money from the City to purchase property put up for bid by the City, and she stated they would respect the Council ' s rulings on it. Bob Seabury, Chairman of the Downtown Revitalization Committee, requested $130, 000 to revitalize downtown. He read a statement to the Council regarding their role in revitalizing the downtown. His plan is called Park Central. This project would require a phased construction. The owners of the former Woolworth Building have offered to donate it for this project. He presented a concept to the Council, stating it can be changed. Mayor Lam noted that the Council will take this under consideration. Mr. Seabury stated he did not want to toss out a cost figure at this time, stating asbestos removal would be required with demolition of this building, and others. Councilor Loughry asked about the amount of taxes now being paid on the empty buildings downtown, and Mayor Lam replied that he believes you will find that the tax being paid is very little. Councilor Hughes asked what kind of information he has that this project will help the deterioration. Mr. Seabury noted that none of the projects done in the past seem to have had any material effect on downtown. They need to change the environment. Councilor Martin agreed with this concept. Mayor Lam and Mr. Seabury noted that these concepts have changed downtowns in many cities, especially Omaha. Mr. Seabury believes this project will work hand and glove with the Railroad Museum and the multi purpose events center. Councilor Thompson suggested that over a period of years they can help supplement this project. Mr. Dockery will get information on the tax dollars on buildings in this plan. 160 Item 7a, cont'd. Jack Murphy presented a request for $15, 000 for playground equipment, trees, and a shelter in Ben Donnell Park. The public hearing closed. Item 8a ORDINANCE NO. 94-92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-36, SUBSECTION (B) , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS BY CHANGING SUBSECTION (B) TO REQUIRE LICENSING OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH LICENSING Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 94-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Earl Potts explained the sequence of events which bring us to this point today. The Code was changed in 1987 to prohibit an electrical contractor from doing business in Wichita Falls if he holds another job. They felt it would be beneficial to take this prohibition out of the Code, and come up with some restrictions. This ordinance establishes contractor licensing, but in effect we have that now in registration by policy. Our electrical inspectors now deal with alternates when the master electrician for that particular company is out of town, ill, or unavailable for other reasons. A license fee of $200 is also proposed for the master electrician. They can still maintain that control over the particular electrical contracting business under this proposal, but still allow an electrical contractor to work at another business or have another job. Randy Cox, with Joe Adair Electric, appeared as Chairman of the Board of Electrical Examiners. They want to allow electrical contractors who work in other jobs, but still maintain the integrity of the job. He feels this needs to be made a little stronger. The board came up with a rewrite of a portion of the Code. They are concerned with enforcement. He feels they need a stronger definition of an electrical contractor. He also mentioned fees and insurance requirements. He handed out the changes which the committee of the board proposed. Councilor Martin feels we should utilize this board with their recommendations for change, stating we should table it. Mayor Lam commented that he does not believe these suggestions of Mr. Cox will solve the problem. He feels we will still be as restrictive as we are now. Councilor Thompson also agreed. Councilor Martin feels that the City Attorney and the Electrical Board should work together and come back with an ordinance which will be satisfactory to all parties. Frank Trotter represented Jerry Pesterfield, who has made this challenge, stating that he works four days on the job and four days off at Certainteed. They agree that the proposal suggested by Mr. Humbach satisfies Mr. Pesterfield' s requirements. He is a master electrician, but with the change in the economy he took a job as an industrial electrician with Certainteed. Insurance is required for each electrician. He requested that the Council adopt this ordinance today. Bette Butler appeared as a member of the Board of Electrical Examiners, stating she represents consumers. She concurs with Mr. Cox' s recommendation. She is concerned about enforcement of this ordinance rewrite. She addressed safety for residential and commercial, stating more man hours have to be budgeted to help the consumer. 161 Item 8a, cont'd. Ed Solis stated he is a master electrician. He requested the ordinance be tabled for input by the Board of Electrical Examiners. Moved by Councilor Martin that this ordinance be tabled for further study. The motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Mayor Lam that Ordinance No. 94-92 be passed, with the deletion of Item ( 5) on the license fee. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, and Thompson Nays: Councilors Hughes and Martin The City Council recessed at 9: 58 a.m. , and reconvened at 10: 10 a.m. Item 8b ORDINANCE NO. 95-92 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE LUCY PARK NATURE CENTER AND RESTAURANT Moved by Councilor Farabee that Ordinance No. 95-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Jack Murphy noted appropriations for this project. Beverly Williamson appeared as Community Vice President for the Junior League. She stated they have appropriated $110,000 of their funds for this project. They have put together a marketing committee to raise additional funds. They need a financial commitment by the City in order to go out for community donations. Councilor Loughry stated he had attended some meetings with architectural students from Texas Tech, and believes it will be an asset to the city. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, and Martin Nays: None - - - - - - - Item 8c was removed from the agenda. Item 8d A proposed ordinance was presented waiving Section 32-139 of the Code of Ordinances with respect to detention requirements for Lot 7, Gage Addition. A motion was made by Councilor Farabee, and seconded by Councilor Loughry, for its passage. Bob Mathews and Wayne Rogers requested waiver of water retention, stating it is a nonprofit organization. Mr. Mathews stated that storm water detention can be done because of minimal type of construction and runoff to the Wichita River, along with the cultivation behind it. Bill Parker, City Engineer, noted that if they add more parking behind it, a permit is not needed to do it; only for another building. 162 Item 8d cont'd. The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam and Councilor Loughry Nays: Councilors Farabee, Thompson, Hughes, and Martin Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 167-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING SALE OF EXCESS CITY PROPERTY; 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. 167-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, and Martin Nays: None Item 9b RESOLUTION NO. 168-92 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CRITERIA FOR STORM WATER FACILITIES, REVISION B, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 168-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, and Martin Nays: None Item 9c RESOLUTION NO. 169-92 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF OLD UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TOTALING $151,880. 07 FROM AN ACTIVE TO DORMANT STATUS Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 169-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, and Martin Nays: None Item 10a Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for three 15,000 GVW cab and chassis be awarded to R. L. Anderson, Inc. , in the amount of $72,877. 65. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. 163 Item 10b Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for two one-half ton pickups be awarded to P.A. Chevrolet in the amount of $24, 860. 18. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried unanimously. Item 10c Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for one ( 1) one-half ton pickup and chassis be awarded to P.A. Chevrolet in the amount of $11, 369. 19 Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried , unanimously. Item 10d Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for three ( 3 ) one- ton pickup cab and chassis be awarded to Herb Easley Chevrolet in the amount of $39, 895 .47. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Item 10e Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for one (1) cargo mini van be awarded to Herb Easley Chevrolet in the amount of $12,649 .87. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Item 10f Moved by Councilor Hughes that the bid for two police motorcycles be awarded to Eddie Hills Fun Cycles in the amount of $13 ,744. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried unanimously. Item lOg Moved by Councilor Thompson that the bid for computer paper and special forms be awarded, as follows. a. Save-On Discount - $14,836 . 40 (stock computer paper) b. MBF Corporation - $3 , 935. 27 (special forms) Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. Item 11a Barbara Wesley, 1105 Williams, addressed recurring problems . of loud music in Williams Park after 10: 00 o'clock at night. Mayor Lam noted that it is very hard to legislate the definition of noise. He requested that the police chief check on patrols in the evenings, and perhaps encourage people to move out of the neighborhood. He also suggested that she call the police the next time it happens. Item llb Councilor Thompson expressed the appreciation of many East side residents for the proclamation honoring Otis Polk. He also expressed appreciation for a job well done in trying to move 164 Item llb, cont 'd. those people from the obvious in regard to drugs, stating they j need to be vigilant in enforcement. He noted a march beginning at 12 : 00 o'clock on Saturday at Martin Luther King Center of people trying to reclaim their community from the ravages of drugs. Councilor Martin noted that today is election day, and urged everyone to vote. He also asked Mr. Werner to explain the procedure for cutoffs on purchase orders at the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Werner explained they are encumbered on September 30 for the old year. Jan Stricklin explained to Councilor Loughry that the nurse shortage is a common problem that will continue with all agencies. There is a shortage of R.N. ' s across the nation. They have taken steps to increase the numbers in the health department. Some of the slots by state law have to be retained as R.N. ' s. We are having difficulty filling these positions. Councilor Loughry mentioned CDBG money and problems at Alamo School last week, with no officers to assist. He suggested the street be widened. He also mentioned potholes in the area of the Railroad Museum. Jim Dockery pointed out that potholes are ineligible for use of these funds. Mayor Lam asked that Mr. Murphy check out the dead plants that Councilor Loughry also mentioned. No business was presented under Item 11c. Item lld The City Council recessed into executive session at 10: 50 a.m. , according to Article 6252-17, Section 2(g) , V.A.C.S. The meeting reconvened at 11 : 18 a.m. , with Councilor Martin not in attendance. Item lle Moved by Councilor Hughes that Gloria Taylor be reappointed to the Library Advisory Board for a term to expire June 30, 1995 . Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Councilor Hughes also asked for more applications. Item llf Moved by Councilor Hughes that Fernand Hubert be reappointed to the Water Resources Commission for a term to expire September 30, 1994. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously. Item 11g Moved by Councilor Hughes that the following be reappointed to the Mayor ' s Commission on the Status of Women for terms to expire September 30 , 1994: Shirley Craft; Ann Dohrer; Kris Gossom; Irene Lambert; Mona Statser; and Shirley Vernon. Also, 165 Item llg, cont'd. that the following be appointed for terms to expire September 30, 1994, as follows: Helen Hicks; Helen Henderson, Robbie Matthews; Delia Meadows; and Georgann Wigley, replacing Ola White, Cynthia Frischer, Dr. Purcell, Lynda Wilson, and Maria Lewis. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously. Item llh Moved by Mayor Lam that Monty Monson be appointed to the Aviation Advisory Board (replacing Howard Bucy) for a term to expire December 31, 1992 . Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Item lli Moved by Councilor Hughes that Rex Ridenour be appointed to the Board of Electrical Examiners (replacing Jack Riddles) , representing TU Electric for a term to expire May 31, 1994 . Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. The City Council adjourned at 11: 22 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 e« day of 1992 . Michael Lam, Mayor ATTEST: . =J�� Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk ems,