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Min 07/07/1992 81 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building July 7, 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 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 Les McGalliard, Faith Village Church of Christ. Item 3 Gloria Dicken of Public Works Department, was honored as Employee of the Month for July. Mayor Lam presented her with a plaque, City of Wichita Falls pin, bus tickets, tickets to a dinner, and a check. Item 4 Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meetings held June 16, 17, and 23, 1992, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously. Items 5a-6f Item 6e was deleted from the agenda. 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 Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 104-92 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING SERVICES TO THE CITY VIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BY THE WICHITA FALLS-WICHITA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT. Item 6 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. 82 Item 6„ cont'd a,. Cable Advisory Committee - May 12, 1992 b,. Arts Commission - June 8, 1992 c,. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 10, 1992 d. Public Health Board - June 19, 1992 f,. Water Resources Commission - June 5, 1992 Item 7a A public hearing was opened on the final statement of Community Development Objectives and proposed use of funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. No one desired to be heard, and the public hearing was closed. Item 8a ORDINANCE NO. 51-92 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) (2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERMITTING VEHICLES ON THE GRASS TO INSTALL PYLONS DURING THE W:ICHITA FALLS RADIO CONTROL CLUB'S MODEL AIRPLANE RACE ON JULY 18 &19, 1992 IN JAYCEE PARK. Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 51-92 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 8b ORDINANCE NO. 52-92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 50-92 ENTITLED "ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION" AT SECTION 4 CONCERNING HOURS OF EARLY VOTING; DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS RE- QUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Farabee that Ordinance No. 52-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. ^ , City Clerk Wilma Thomas explained the extended hours of early voting. Council Members urged city residents to vote early, and also to vote at the County for that election also. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8c ORDINANCE NO. 53-92 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISIONS SECTION 9(B) (2) (a) 83 Item 8c, cont'd OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING CURB AND GUT- TER ON F.M. HIGHWAY 369 AND KOVARIK ROAD ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH AND WEST LINES OF LOT 1, COOLEY SUBDIVISION. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Ordinance No. 53-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 8d ORDINANCE NO. 54-92 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RE- SPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ALONG THE SOUTH AND EAST LINES OF LOT 80-A, BLOCK 2, BRIARGATE ESTATES. Moved by Councilor Farabee that Ordinance No. 54-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Mr. Bonnett explained where sidewalk would be required. The motion carried by the following vote. I Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Thompson, Hughes, and Martin. Nays: Councilors Farabee, Loughry, and Hawkins. Item 8e ORDINANCE NO. 55-92 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 50-92 PERTAINING TO EXHIBIT A, APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES AND ALTERNATES FOR THE CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD JULY 25, 1992. Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 55-92 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 9a RESOLUTION NO. 105-92 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE NORTEX 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1993. Moved by Councilor Martin. that Resolution No. 105-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Gary Young, Executive Director of Nortex 9-1-1 Communication District, 8:4 Item 9a, cont'd explained that he is present to answer questions. Councilor Loughry asked questions about the travel fund. Mayor Lam noted that Mr. Young has been working with Lawton in setting up their district. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None, Item 91) RESOLUTION NO. 106-92 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF INTENT TO 4b, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PLUM CREEK FEASIBILITY STUDY. Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 106-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Thompson lauded Don Kirkham for his leadership in the Plum Creek project. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Item 9r RESOLUTION NO. 107-92 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 107-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Martin requested Jack Murphy to give some attention to Edgemere Park. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Item 9d RESOLUTION NO. 108-92 RESOLUTION APPROVING REFUND OF OVER-PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON ACCOUNT # 5900-000-9748. Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 108-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. 85 Item 9d cont'd Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None i Item 9e RESOLUTION NO. 109-92 RESOLUTION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY BY OPPOSING INITIA- TIVES BY THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE CONNECTION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS TO THE PUBLIC POTABLE WATER SYSTEM. Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 109-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Jerry Gross explained this request, stating it is a direct cross con- nection, and believes this will not adequately protect the public potable water system. He named a large group of people who are opposing initia- tives by the Texas Water Commission. He and Mr. Bonnett explained the process. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Item 9f RESOLUTION NO. 110-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHOR- IZING INSTALLATION AND BURNING OF THE MEMORIAL FLAME ON THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM GROUNDS ON CERTAIN DESIGNATED DATES; FINDING AND DETERM- INING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 110-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins. Councilor Hawkins commented this would cost the City about $10.00 per day. Willard Townsend, of Lone Star Gas Company, agreed with the cost per day, stating the gas company would install it and take care of the gas line. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Councilor Martin thanked Lone Star Gas Company and Mr. Townsend for their successful efforts in obtaining this flame. It will be installed courtesy of Lone Star Gas Company. item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 111-92 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE 1990-91 BUDGET UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR. 8.6 Item 10a, cont'd Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 111-92 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Loughry asked about a sheet showing where the change orders occurred. Mr. Bonnett stated they normally do not send the final pay sheet to the Council, but he explained the various charges. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Hawkins. Nays: None Item lla Brenda Jarratt, 2170 Avenue J, asked about the results of the public hearing on CDBG funds, and Mayor Lam explained there would be a second public hearing on this at a later date. Item llb Councilor Thompson welcomed Mayor Lam back from Germany. He also noted that Barbara Wesley, 1105 Williams Street, has a drainage problem to be checked out. Mr. Bonnett also explained to him that Williams Park is open. Councilor Thompson also noted concern of residents near Jalonic and East Lynwood Parks. Mr. Berzina stated that police activity has been stepped up. Councilor Thompson asked when construction will begin on the Railroad Museum. Mr. Berzina will get out information to the council on this. Councilor Thompson encouraged people in District 2, and others, to get out and vote and express their support. Councilor Hawkins noted media coverage to a police officer on weight lifting. Mr. Berzina and Major Davis explained that the police raise funds to support and promote motorcycle rodeos. He wondered if there were funds available to assist this officer in weight lifting. He also mentioned a report on seatbelt citations and other citations issued by the Police Depart- ment. Mr. Berzina stated he will get a report. Councilor Hawkins mentioned Fire Department response on severe injuries. Chief James stated they are looking at a program at this time. Councilor Hughes urged people to vote, noting early voting at the City and County. - - - - - - - Councilor Martin urged people to vote for the future of our city in the multi-purpose events center. He also commented on the first response program. ., He also noted the show of concern of the Animal Control Department in respond- ing to a situation over the holiday week-end. Tom Edmondson explained that r their policy will be changed to address these issues. Councilor Loughry mentioned the bird situation in Morningside Addition. Mr. Edmondson explained that the property owners could trim the trees to make it undesirable for the birds to roost. He further noted holes in alleys that utility trucks use, and where water stands. He requested that the City Manager look into it. Mayor Lam urged people to vote, stating that 90-95 percent of voters turn out in a city council election in Europe. 87 Item llc Mr. Berzina handed out various memos to the council. He stated that the Naval Reserve Center has been vacated. The City is the landowner. He stated he is having trouble coming up with a use for the building, considering annual operating costs. He would like to check back with the Navy to see if the building could be used for non-profit groups. Mayor Lam felt this was a good idea. Jan Stricklin reported on the employment figures for January 1 to June 1, 1992. She presented a statistical summary, stating they try to hire within so that our employees are eligible for promotion. The City Council adjourned at 9:55 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this_41&Aay of , 1992. ATTEST: Michael Lam, Ma or Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk