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Min 07/21/1992 88 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building July 21, 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 - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Gregory Humbach - City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas - City Clerk The invocation was given by Maxine Simpson, Reform Congregation of the House of Jacob. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meeting held July 7, 1992, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins, and carried unanimously. Item 4a ORDINANCE NO. 56-92 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISIONS SECTION 9(B) ( 2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON TURKEY RANCH ROAD ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7, DENTON COUNTY SCHOOL LAND Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 56-92 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 5a RESOLUTION NO. 112-92 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERING FIRM OF BIGGS & MATHEWS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTING A CHLORINE DIOXIDE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT 89 Item ;a, cont'd. Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 112-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam. ,;terry Gross explained that the state and federal laws require us to meet these standards, which we do not presently meet. Mayor Lam stated he had just come from a meeting in which the problems of Texas were addressed, stating we are not getting our dollars worth. Cities in Texas are now meeting with the water board in hopes of solving our problems in the future. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6a Moved by Councilor Martin that the bid for a landfill compactor be awarded to Darr Equipment Company in the amount of $221 ,172. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Item 6b RESOLUTION NO. 113-92 RESOLUTION FOR THE AWARD OF BID TO BARNETT PAVING & SEALING FOR THE CDBG WILLIAMS PARK PARKING LOT Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 113-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Thompson commented on this good addition to the park, requesting that dead trees be moved from the pond area. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 7a RESOLUTION 114-92 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 1992 MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO ZACK BURKETT COMPANY Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 114-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Loughry asked why the breakdown is not included, and Bill Parker stated because of the number of pages they are now leaving them out, but they will be glad to supply them to 90 Item 7a, cont'd. the Council. He stated the job ran 8 . 22 percent over the original bid. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8a Randy Russell, 2806 Colquitt, requested a waiver of the zoning regulations, stating he had a manufactured house set up and was trying to get a permit. Roger McKinney explained that the property is zoned single family two. The mobile home was placed on the property without a permit. He explained that a mobile home can be placed on there as a conditional use. Mr. Russell can pursue the option of a zoning change. Mayor Lam suggested that Mr. Russell get with Mr. McKinney to learn the process of seeking a zoning change. He also suggested surveying the neighbors for their support. It goes through the Planning and Zoning Commission for their action. Mr. McKinney stated that the process depends on the option he chooses. Item 8b Councilor Loughry stated he had attended a neighborhood watch program near Lucy Park. He requested that it be determined if trailers parking on the street in this area exceed the load limits. He also stated that people are swimming in the duck pond. He also inquired if we charge neighborhood watch groups for use of the log cabin in Lucy Park. Councilor Loughry requested that the need for a traffic arrow at the intersection of Fairway and Callfield be reviewed. He also asked if something can be done to change the ordinance to get something done about the flea market at Seymour Highway and Barnett Road. He suggested that Jim King take a look at it. He also stated that the Baylor Street city storage area needs mowing. Mr. Berzina also explained to him that they are looking at the bird problem in Morningside. Jim Dockery also explained to Councilor Loughry that the Heritage Society has been paid the $20, 000 for the railroad museum. Councilor Martin requested that something be done about the weed growth at the old Exxon Station at the corner of Jacksboro Highway and the expressway going to Fort Worth. He also noted that the irrigation system at Municipal court is sprinkling on the sidewalk. Councilor Martin asked for a report on the Dallas curfew ordinance. Chief Harrelson stated they are still checking on it. He stated Lubbock has a curfew ordinance for youth 16 years and under. He stated a survey of the officers believed the emphasis should be on the parents. He also feels we need more discussion on the 17 to 20 year olds dealing drugs. Councilor Thompson asked about Lynwood and Jalonick Park, and Chief Harrelson stated that police activity has been stepped up, and some arrests have been made. He stated that at Bonner and Homes Street every one of those dealing drugs are repeat offenders. The police has done its job in arresting them. 91 Item 8b, cont'd. Councilor Martin asked about the First Response support. Chief James stated he had presented a report to the City Manager. Councilor Martin noted that today is the last day to vote early for the election to be held July 25. He emphasized that City of Wichita Falls residents have to vote in both City and County elections. He urged every citizen to vote for the multi-purpose events center, stating it is one way to broaden our tax base in the City and County. Councilor Hawkins read a letter into the record, stating the writer asked if he could remain anonymous, and get it brought to their attention. The letter criticized the operation of the airport, giving money to other cities, and personnel services. Mr. Berzina emphasized they are talking about budgetary matters, and they will be looking at it soon. He reported on specific improvements made at the airport in the last several years, and the dollar amounts spent by both federal and local level. He noted they have heard repeatedly about the City giving the money away, stating if it is not spent in three years the Department of Transportation takes it or we have a choice of using it in the region. Whoever is writing this trash needs to know this information, and hopefully today they received it. Councilor Hawkins stated that he agrees that we need a full time airport manager, and Mr. Berzina pointed out that we have a full time airport manager. He further stated that the federal government is not going to let them go in there and re-do what they have done in the past several years. Councilor Hawkins noted we have received funds for summer type jobs. He suggested they look into employees cleaning weeds away, and filing a lien. He also mentioned an Exxon Station at K-Mart and Loop 11. He also asked if we could move more water with an open channel. Mr. Bonnett explained it could be a viable option, and they will look at it when they do the design. Councilor Thompson commented that the Railroad Museum is underway. He re-emphasized the weed problems in the City and on the East side, urging the staff to do their best. Councilor Thompson expressed appreciation to Mrs. Stricklin for getting monies from Nortex to hire 100 young people this summer. Councilor Thompson commented that Otis Polk is gravely ill, and solicited prayers for him and his family. He stated Mr. Polk is the first African/American to be placed on the MSU Board of Regents. Mayor Lam urged people to get out and vote early, stating the staff has been beefed up at the City and County to accommodate them. Item 8c Mr. Berzina stated he had asked Mr. Bonnett to give a report on the Holliday Creek project. Mr. Bonnett explained that the low bid had come in, and they have saved $998,900. The 92 Item 8c, cont'd. dam height will be built at 993 feet, and they have saved $5,717, 366 on this. He commended Major General Jerry Helms and his staff down the line with the Corps of Engineers for their support. Mayor Lam noted that he believes this justifies their wisdom in not accepting the first bid, and doing what they think is right. The total savings will go a long way in financing McGrath Creek. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Berzina and Mr. Bonnett for their work on this. Councilor Thompson disagreed with the spillway height, but is glad for the savings of money for McGrath Creek. The City Council adjourned at 9: 40 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _�� day of , 1992 . Michael Lam, Mayor ATTEST: `Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk a � .