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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 1, 1988
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
9 the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8: 30 O'clock A.M. , with
the following members present.
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Perry Goolsby Mayor
John Hirschi
Charles Thomas
Angus Thompson Councilors
Robert Barenberg
Ron Buffum
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Don Kirkham
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I James Berzina City Manager
! H. P. Hodge City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Fred L. Werner Finance Director
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The invocation was given by David P. Williams, East Side
Baptist Church.
Item 3
Moved by Councilor Kirkham that minutes of the meeting
held October 18 , 1988 be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried
unanimously.
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Item 4a
Donna Duncan, a Code Enforcement employee, was introduced
by Personnel Officer Jan Stricklin as Employee of the Month
for November. Jim King presented information concerning her
work. Mayor Goolsby presented her with a plaque, City of
Wichita Falls pin, and two tickets each to a theater and
dinner.
Mayor Goolsby also read a proclamation for the Boy Scouts
Popcorn Sales Days.
Item 4b
RESOLUTION NO. 216-88
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 11-20 , 1988 AS "BE
DRUG FREE WEEK"
Moved by Councilor Buffum that Resolution No. 216-88 be
passed.
I Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg, and carried by
the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
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Items 5a-8c
Items 5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 7b, and 8a, were moved to the
regular agenda.
Moved by Councilor Hirschi that the consent agenda be
approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Buffum, and carried by the
following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, and Buffum
Nays: Councilors Barenberg and Kirkham
Item 5d
ORDINANCE NO. 116-88
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29-91 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS BY
CORRECTING SUBPARAGRAPH (AM) , WHICH ESTABLISHES
PRIMA FACIA MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO. 217-88
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREAM FLOW AND
RESERVOIR-CONTENT GAUGING STATIONS
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 7c
The bid for one fuel truck for Central Garage was awarded
to R. L. Anderson International in the amount of $37,622. 24.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 7d
The bid for three 30 cubic yard packer bodies for the
Sanitation Department was awarded to Rand Automatic Compaction
Systems, Inc. , in the amount of $71,659. 50.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
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Item 7e
The bid for three 27 cubic yard packer bodies for the
Sanitation Department was awarded to Rand Automatic Compaction
Systems, Inc. , in the amount of $69,765.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 7f
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The bid for one 35,000 GVW truck for the Sanitation
Department was awarded to R. L. Anderson International in the
amount of $37,635 . 16 .
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Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
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Nays: None
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Item 7g
The bid for three 35 ,000 GVW trucks for the Sanitation
Department was awarded to R. L. Anderson International in the
amount of $158,437. 74.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 7h
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The bid for three 35,000 GVW trucks, with tilt cab, for
the Sanitation Department, was awarded to Hodges White GMC in
the amount of $149,757.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
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Nays: None
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Item 8b,c
Minutes of the meetings of the Commission on Aging held
October 5, 1988, and the Planning and Zoning Commission held
on October 12, 1988 , were received.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
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Nays: None
Item 5a
A proposed ordinance was presented changing the date of
the first regular council meeting of December, 1988, from
December 6, 1988 , to November 29, 1988. A motion was made by
Councilor Thomas, and seconded by Councilor Hirschi, for its
passage.
Discussion followed, after which Councilor Hirschi moved
that the proposed ordinance be tabled for further
consideration.
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Item 5a Cont'd
Motion seconded by Councilor Buffum, and carried by the
following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 5b
ORDINANCE NO. 117-88
ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL
FUND FROM REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR PURPOSES OF
A NARCOTICS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Moved by Councilor Barenberg that Ordinance No. 117-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hirschi.
Police Chief Harrelson explained that this is a 12-county
coordinated program, and believes it will be an asset to
narcotic investigations going on at this time. Other police
and county sheriffs ' departments are now getting involved in
narcotics investigation by necessity. This area is
experiencing a lot of activity in narcotics.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 5c
ORDINANCE NO. 118-88
ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL
FUND FROM REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR PURPOSES OF
CONTINUING THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PATROL PROGRAM
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 118-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Buffum.
It was noted that each year the City' s percentage of
participation goes up in the neighborhood watch program.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 7a
Moved by Councilor Thomas that the bid for two
trencher/backhoe units be awarded to Construction Agricultural
Supply Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $35 ,598.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg.
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Item 7a Cont'd
Larry Glover appeared, representing Witch Equipment
Company, Inc. , in Arlington. He stated that the
specifications given could not be met by anyone except the one
they recommended the bid award to. He noted safety features
of their machine, and requested their consideration on the
unit which they submitted.
Robert Parker explained that in building specifications,
it is done on the needs of the City, and he has no hesitation
in making the recommendation which he did.
Mayor Goolsby explained that it would be impossible to
accept their bid without re-bidding it. Councilor Barenberg
reinforced Mr. Parker ' s comments. Mr. Glover stated that the
variances in the bid specifications are very minor.
Mr. Parker commented that they are more than just minor
variances. Councilor Buffum endorsed the comments made by
Councilor Barenberg. Mr. Parker explained to Mayor Goolsby
that in developing specifications, it is based on the needs of
the city, and Mr. Hodge stated that he has no problem with
this. Councilor Thompson expressed that he hoped bidders
could work with the Purchasing Agent or City Manager to try to
resolve some of these problems. Mr. Berzina stated they have
had people come to his office to talk about bids.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Item 7b
Moved by Councilor Thomas that the bid for a street
sweeper be awarded to Motor Truck Equipment in the amount of
$77,250.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson.
Mr. Parker explained that after bids were opened, Motor
Truck Equipment went out of business. Athey Products
Corporation is the parent company, and they will honor this
bid.
Moved by Councilor Thomas that the bid be awarded to
Athey Products Corporation in the amount of $77,250.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg, and carried
unanimously.
Item 8a
Moved by Councilor Buffum that minutes of the meeting of
Kemp Public Library Advisory Board held September 28, 1988, be
received.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg.
Councilor Buffum stated that based on remarks in the
paper, it was indicated that the planning committee would
report back to the library board, and then to the City
Council. He wonders if the library board is aware that the
library planning committee will report back directly to the
City Council? Miss Houseworth stated that she understands
that the library board is aware of this, but wants the library
planning committee to keep them informed.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Item 9a
ORDINANCE NO. 119-88
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER
AND SEWER FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by Councilor Thomas that Ordinance No. 119-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg.
Mr. Bonnett explained that the reason for the emergency
in the ordinance is that they are trying to free up funds
which may be needed. These funds will be subtracted from the
funds which will be discussed in Item 10a.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 9b
ORDINANCE NO. 120-88
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A MATCHING GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A TRAIL SYSTEM IN
LUCY PARK AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM GENERAL
FUND EQUITY FOR THE CITY' S SHARE
Moved by Councilor Thomas that Ordinance No. 120-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson.
Mr. Murphy explained the location of the trails in Lucy
Park. He would try to come up with a ground breaking event.
He hoped to have enough money for lighting to the pagoda.
Councilor Kirkham asked about plans for security for this
area, and Mr. Berzina stated that we have no capability for
this unless they reassign priorities. Mr. Murphy stated that
the Park Board is exploring a park watch type situation.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 9c
ORDINANCE NO. 121-88
ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AND
COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY AT 602
BROAD STREET
Moved by Councilor Thomas that Ordinance No. 121-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hirschi.
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Item 9c Cont'd
Councilor Thompson stated that he will not take part in
the discussion, nor will he vote on this item.
Councilor Hirschi asked if future renovations have been
addressed? Miss Houseworth stated they are doing this at the
request of CAC, but it is acceptable to us. They still agree
to those things outlined for future years.
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Herb Taber, 1102 North Beverly, stated that CAC may have
exaggerated their ability to take care of some of these
things. They painted the building instead of sandblasting it.
They planted three flower beds in the first renewal period.
When they began looking at installation of a sprinkler system
- I they ran into problems of expense, and the amount of water
required to be used. With the Council ' s consent, they have
j thought about substituting some additional landscaping instead
of the sprinkler system in the next renewal period.
Councilor Barenberg called attention to Mr. Hodge' s
comment that reducing rental should be supported by some
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j condition. Councilor Buffum confirmed that he is also very
concerned about the interior of the building, and reduction of
the rent. Mr. Taber discussed various renewal period
requirements.
Moved by Councilor Barenberg that Items 9c and 10d be
tabled for CAC to come up with alternate compensation, and the
legal office to combine these two items into one document.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hirschi.
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Mayor Goolsby expressed that he believes Councilor
Barenberg is trying to be a responsible Councilor. He is not
talking about the service they provide. Miss Houseworth
stated that the lease expires on November 30.
Councilor Thompson stated he wished they had talked about
the historical relationship of the building, and CAC' s
relationship to the City. One of the reasons they were
derelict in their repairs is that they were not sure the City
would permit them to keep the building.
Mayor Goolsby feels CAC should discuss with the City what
they feel should be included.
The motion to table failed by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi and Barenberg
Nays: Councilors Thomas, Buffum, and Kirkham
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Councilor Barenberg expressed concern that the people who
made the original agreement felt it should be realistic. CAC
I is now saying it isn' t.
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The motion for passage of Ordinance No. 121-88 carried by
the following vote.
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Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
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Item 9d
ORDINANCE NO. 122-88
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-127 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF FIREFIGHTER
POSITIONS IN THE WICHITA FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 122-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Kirkham, and carried by the
following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham -
Nays: None
Item 10a
RESOLUTION NO. 218-88
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERING
CONSULTING FIRM FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO RIVER ROAD
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Moved by Councilor Thomas that Resolution No. 218-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg.
Councilor Hirschi commented on the large project we are
undertaking. He has concerns if the federal government will
make it obsolete before the life of it has been used.
Mr. Bonnett stated they are meeting the projected requirements
at this time. In terms of the value engineering, there is a
requirement for the BE System. It means they have done their
best to meet the requirements. Mr. Bonnett addressed the rate
structure. The minimum fee will be seven percent of the basic
engineering costs. They have been discussing additional fees.
Mr. Bonnett discussed disposal of the sludge. We are under
administrative order from the EPA to construct this facility.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
The City Council recessed at 10: 10, and reconvened at
10 : 30.
Item 10b
RESOLUTION NO. 219-88
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERING FIRM
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGH SERVICE PUMP SYSTEM AT
JASPER STREET WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 219-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hirschi.
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Item 10b Cont'd
Mr. Bonnett explained that they are pumping against
partially closed valves. He also stated that the previous
study is not for selection of the pumps. This study will
allow them to go into the detail engineering. They will
calibrate the existing model.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 10c
A proposed resolution was presented approving the adopted
budget for the Nortex 9-1-1 Communications District for the
period from October 1, 1988 through September 30, 1989 . A
motion was made by Councilor Barenberg, and seconded by
Councilor Buffum, for its passage.
Councilor Thompson stated that they met with
representatives of 9-1-1 about some of their concerns, stating
that his concerns still exist about what appears to him to be
an unfair budget, and he does not agree with it. Councilor
Barenberg also expressed his concerns about the fact that we
do not have appropriate representation, but are paying the
major portion of the bill. Councilor Buffum expressed his
concerns about it meeting the needs of the citizens. He will
vote against it until it expresses those concerns. Councilor
Thomas stated that he will not vote for a budget that contains
the salary request, or wish list, in the budget. Councilor
Hirschi expressed concerns about the budget. He is calling
things income which are not income; such as CD' s. He would
like to know where the source of the revenue of a certain CD
was identified.
Mr. Berzina stated that they talked about having in the
bank a CD which would be used to purchase some capital
equipment over the next year. Councilor Hirschi also
mentioned the problem of showing an operational budget of
$13 ,000 per month, with no backup or detail on it. He asked
that same question last time, but the figures did not come out
the way it was explained. He cannot in good conscience vote
in favor of something that is incomprehensible. Councilor
Kirkham feels we should put our concerns in a letter to the
9-1-1 Board, and that would possibly settle most of our
concerns.
Mayor Goolsby noted that their discussion did not get
into the budget, but expenses which the City would have to
pick up if we got into dispatching with the County. He wants
to look at that contract, and find out what it says.
Councilor Thomas stated it does not matter whether we pass
this budget or not. We have a lion' s share in this operation,
but a majority of the other cities have approved it.
The motion failed by the following vote.
Ayes: None
Nays: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Mr. Berzina stated that the City will furnish the County
complete dispatching services. It does not say that we cannot
recoup our costs. We are doing it for their prisoners.
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Item 10d
RESOLUTION NO. 220-88
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
EXERCISE OF OPTION BY COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
TO RENEW LEASE, AS AMENDED, AT 602 BROAD FOR SECOND
RENEWAL PERIOD
Moved by Councilor Buffum that Resolution No. 220-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg.
Herb Taber stated that this was originally an abandoned
building. In 1971, CAC requested the usage of it. They are
already discussing improvement of the interior with the
contractors. Councilor Buffum stated this appears to be a
very open ended contract. He would think they would want to
protect their investment a little better. The dollars they
are using for this is federal dollars, and it is surprising
that the federal government would allow them to use tax
dollars for a building which they do not own.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None (Councilor Thompson did not vote because of
a conflict of interest. )
Item 10e
RESOLUTION NO. 221-88
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH BELL TELEPHONE TO
RELOCATE FIBER OPTIC FACILITIES
Moved by Councilor Barenberg that Resolution No. 221-88
be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Kirkham.
Councilor Thomas asked if he has a conflict of interest
since most of it goes across his land, and Mr. Hodge explained
that he did not.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None
Item 10f
A proposed resolution was presented reversing the denial
of a conditional use permit for a beauty shop at 1106 Brook
Avenue. A motion was made by Councilor Barenberg for its
passage, and seconded by Councilor Hirschi.
Noros Martin, 1106 Brook, appeared as President of the
Better Business Bureau and managing partner of Martin
Properties. His offices are located on the second floor of
the Hamilton House. Other tenants are also located there. He
noted the use and availability of the parking spaces. He
stated that the average number of parking spaces used ranges
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Item 10f Cont'd
from nine to thirteen. The issue is not parking on the
street, but the parking that will be needed for Cross Keys
beauty shop. He requested approval of conditional use for
this area.
Mr. McKinney explained that it requires five votes by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, which is a simple majority.
Attendance is normally very good. It was noted that the City
Council is also required to have four affirmative votes, or a
simple majority, to pass ordinances and resolutions.
Discussion was held by various Council members on the
location of the proposed beauty shop, fencing, etc. It was
explained that it would be located in the carriage house at
the rear, adjacent to single family residences. Mr. McKinney
explained that the predominant use of the Hamilton House is
office space. Another business in the Hamilton House was
questioned concerning eligibility.
Ruth Ward, 1705 Huff, noted that the Council' s decision
today affects what happens in her front yard. She lives
directly across from the parking lot of Hamilton Place and
carriage house. The Junior League meetings there provide as
many as thirty vehicles to contend with. The front parking
lot is filled with six cars. Some people park at Dr. Max
Brazil ' s office. The back parking lot was filled at 9: 30 this
morning. The only place for these cars to go is down Huff
into the residential area. She does not believe you can get
twenty cars in that parking lot. She stated that driveways
are blocked on Huff Street. There is also an antique and
estate sale business at 1701 Huff. Last week an 18-wheeler
spent two hours there. She requested that the Council deny
this beauty shop because of major parking problems.
Councilor Buffum noted that he had a part in the
installation of the no parking signs. Mrs. Ward stated that
she now has cars in front of her house all the time. She
noted that women stay from two to four hours in a beauty shop.
Andy Lee, 1918 Speedway, stated that he is lease manager
for T. C. White and Company. He stated that they originally
submitted a conditional use of the carriage house. He
addressed various sections of the Zoning ordinance. Hours of
operation for Cross Keys beauty shop would be from 8: 00 A.M.
to 6: 00 P.M. , five or six days of the week. He noted the role
of the Landmark Commission in design of the fence. He noted
that the main ingress/egress will be on Brook Street.
Councilor Buffum clarified that the beauty shop is
presently located in a general commercial area, and is now
moving to a limited commercial area; otherwise, there would
not be a conditional use question. He commented that there is
a difference between this and the one on Southwest Parkway
because no resident could view those activities. Here we have
a single family residence looking directly into this business.
This is one of the most important factors to be considered.
Councilor Hirschi feels this boils down to a problem with
egress and ingress on Huff Street by the parking. Parking by
the Junior League is probably more of a problem to them than
the beauty shop. Parking is not only difficult for the
neighbors, but also for the property owners to keep tenants in
the building. It is still a problem, even with fences.
Mary Jim Graham, 1710 Huff, presented pictures which she
took on Huff Street. Cars are frequently parked on their
street. She is concerned about the safety of children in the
area, and the extra cars on this small parking lot.
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Item 10f Cont'd
Mr. McKinney explained that the fence was approved by the
Landmark Commission, with certain conditions. It will also
meet the Zoning ordinance. They would not issue a certificate
of occupancy until the fence is put up. Mrs. Graham stated
what they are most concerned with is anything that produces
more traffic. She stated that she is a realtor, and putting
that beauty shop there will not help her sell property in the
area.
Fred Lynch, 1718 Huff, is a registered professional
engineer with Burk Royalty. He stated that he is amazed that
the traffic is so heavy on Huff Street. There is no way you
can park that many cars in that area. He stated that he has
to park in the back of his wife ' s business because the people
at the beauty shop on Harrison Street have taken up the
parking spaces. He feels business should be kept out of these
areas, and try to preserve them. His objection is first the
parking, and second you should separate businesses from these
areas.
The City Council recessed at 12 : 00 P.M. , and reconvened
at 12: 53 P.M.
Deni Swearingen appeared as owner of Cross Keys Beauty
Shop at 710 Brook. She stated there would only be six or
seven people needing parking spaces at one time. No matter
who is located there, traffic would still be involved.
Councilor Barenberg asked if she should go out of
business, would they be obligated to continue a conditional
use in that space? Mr. McKinney stated they would be. The
approval goes with the property. It could continue from then
on. Councilor Kirkham asked if she had considered any other
location? Mrs. Swearingen stated she has notified the state
of this location.
Gary Hopkins, a representative of Southland homeowners,
stated that 40 people can go to a tanning booth in one day.
You also cannot limit the number of operators in a beauty
shop. In the Brook Addition, it is strictly professional
office spaces. No beauty shops are located there. He feels
the neighborhood has given concession after concession. Will
this protect the neighborhood, or will it allow encroachment?
Mr. McKinney explained that any kind of professional office
can now go in the carriage house. Mr. Hopkins stated that the
Council only has one chance to protect this property, and it
is right now.
Councilor Thomas feels we have probably made too many
exceptions on Brook Street. He noted that architects,
doctors, and beauty operators all have to have a state
license. How do we make these judgments on professional
offices? Mr. Hopkins stated that he sees a problem on Huff
Street. It is setting a precedent, and is important for all
neighborhoods. Councilor Thomas noted that the conditional
use will go on after it is granted. Mr. Hopkins stated the
Council can help by strengthening the ordinance. The fear of
the neighborhood is that there will be more cars. There are
lots of permitted uses of the property.
Mr. Hopkins stated it would help to alleviate the fears
of the homeowners if additional parking was provided. The
neighbors see this as opening the door. He stated that the
street is such that you cannot pass two on the street. It is
also hard to negotiate turns from driveways. The neighborhood
is being asked to provide parking for this business, and he
does not think it is fair. Mr. Noros Martin stated they would
never have enough parking space on the lot for thirty Junior
League Provisional meetings.
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Item 10f Cont'd
Councilor Barenberg called the question. It was seconded
by Councilor Kirkham, and failed by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilors Barenberg and Kirkham
Nays: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, and Buffum
Councilor Thompson asked if it is possible to ask the
Junior League to move their meetings to another location when
there would not be enough parking? He has not heard a
solution from the business owners for this problem. Miles
Graham stated he did not see any significance of a fence in
relation to parking. Councilor Barenberg feels it is not the
job of government to solve the problem of a business doing
business. It is a function of the government to solve
problems of the community as a whole. He believes it is the
job of the owners to satisfy their parking requirements before
they solicit businesses. Mr. McKinney stated that additional
parking would require approval of the Landmark Commission.
Mayor Goolsby stated we have a problem involving business
development. He has to come down on the side of homeowners in
the neighborhood. We would hope the property owners would
search for some way to improve the traffic pattern. The main
concern is protecting the homeowners.
Councilor Kirkham confirmed there are 20 parking spaces
there at this time. They are only required to have 17 spaces
for the existing businesses.
Mr. Hodge noted that he will have to study the ordinance
to see whether another application can be made.
Mr. Berzina stated that you are not required to give a
conditional use. You are only required to hear it. We are
hearing about parking and neighborhood use. The property
owner will have to study how he can use his property. He
would suggest that we look at changing our ordinance so that
the conditional use goes only with the business, and not the
property.
Councilor Thompson called the question. It was seconded
by Councilor Buffum, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, and Buffum
Nays: Councilor Kirkham
The motion for passage of the proposed resolution failed
by the following vote.
Ayes: None
Nays: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas,
Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Item lla
RESOLUTION NO. 222-88
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR THE LANDFILL SOIL LINER
V PROJECT
Moved by Councilor Buffum that Resolution No. 222-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson.
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Item lla Cont'd
Mr. Bonnett explained this will carry us through the end
of next year. We are getting more regulation instead of less.
Councilor Thomas and Mayor Goolsby feel that we have an
obligation to let our congressmen know how we feel about these
things.
Councilor Thompson called the question. It was seconded
by Councilor Barenberg, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thompson,
Barenberg, and Buffum
Nays: Councilors Thomas and Kirkham
The motion for passage of Resolution No. 222-88 carried
by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thompson,
Barenberg, and Buffum
Nays: Councilors Thomas and Kirkham
The City Manager was instructed to look into an appeal to
our congressmen.
Item llb
RESOLUTION NO. 223-88
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF JAMES ANDERTON GRASS
COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
IN LUCY PARK
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 223-88 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thomas.
.Councilor Hirschi asked to what extent we are trying to
work 'on water conservation with these bids? It was explained
that they are trying to keep them off during the day. They
could experiment with the sensors. Mayor Goolsby wondered if
they could require that a certain number of local people be
hired?
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Thomas, Thompson,
Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None (Councilor Hirschi was away from the Council
table. )
Item 12a
RESOLUTION NO. 224-88
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND AUTHORIZING
FINAL PAYMENT
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Resolution No. 224-88 be
passed.
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Item 12a Cont'd
Motion seconded by Councilor Barenberg, and carried by
the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Thomas, Thompson,
Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham
Nays: None (Councilor Hirschi was away from the Council
table. )
Item 13a
Billboard regulations were discussed by Councilor
Hirschi. He asked about the location for the sign at Taft and
Midwestern Parkway. Mr. McKinney explained that the site has
been approved, but no permit has been issued. Most of the
signs on Kemp have been erected or in the process of being
erected. Three companies have come in with approved
locations.
Mr. Berzina explained that this came about in connection
with portable signs. Mr. McKinney explained that the primary
concern is in general commercial zones that abut single family
residences. Three options were looked at. The first would be
to require removal or relocation of billboards. A sign
committee could be established, composed of two appraisers and
one member of the sign industry, and require the City to pay
for the removal of the sign. The second option would be to
prohibit any new billboards. The third option would be to
require additional buffering restrictions on the location of
billboards. In many instances they abut with single family
areas. Additional separation between billboards and single
family residences could also be required. The least impact on
the industry would be restriction from residential areas.
Location requirements could be strengthened, which is now the
trend.
Steve Harmon appeared as General Manager of Lamar
Advertising. He presented a hand-out to the council members.
He noted that signs are restricted to general commercial,
heavy industrial, and heavy commercial, and he feels they
should be allowed to be in those areas. He addressed various
sections of the hand-out, stating he believes the City' s
ordinance will take care of any problems the city will have.
They have dismantled twice as many structures as they have
built. He feels the ordinance should be left alone. He
stated they could not operate if they had to dismantle the
signs. If they amortize, they could operate for a period of
time.
Councilor Buffum noted that there are locations in Texas
where this type of advertising has been abused. He wondered
if they could profitably manage more signs. Mr. Harmon stated
they are donating the space for drug free signs. The profit
is going to Drug Free North Texas. He estimated that he owns
less than five percent of the properties on which they have
billboards in town. Half of the dismantling was due to either
lost leases, property sold, or not in an economically feasible
location.
Mr. McKinney explained that a lot of the sign spacing
requirements were incorporated into zoning ordinance in 1985 .
Controls on signs were very liberal, and not very restrictive.
None of the billboards which have been removed have been as a
result of action by the City, except those which were
illegally built.
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Item 13a Cont'd
Councilor Kirkham stated that he is more concerned about
the 3X5 billboards set up on sidewalks than these.
Mr. McKinney explained that they periodically try to enforce
the portable signs.
Moved by Councilor Barenberg that discussion be limited
to 15 minutes on the next items.
Motion seconded by Councilor Buffum, and carried
unanimously.
Item 13b
Mr. Berzina addressed perpetual care for cemeteries. Jim
Dockery noted that direction is needed from the Council to
determine whether we want the cemetery properties to be self-
sustaining in the future. Right now, the tax bill is funding
fifty percent of the cost.
Councilor Barenberg mentioned privatization of turning
cemeteries over to Ray Ashbrook and others. He would like us
to look at this concept. Councilor Thomas noted that we might
increase the size of one of the cemeteries behind the service
station. The one on Southwest Parkway has private land tied
to it that might be willing to take it over.
Councilor Hirschi stated that Bob Webb had contacted him
with some information. Carriage Lanes were mentioned as
additional spaces. Mr. Berzina mentioned three options,
stating it could remain the same, set it up for perpetual
care, or look for additional information. Mayor Goolsby would
like for him to set up a proposed perpetual care, and let the
Council look at it. Councilor Buffum agreed with the idea of
privatization.
Item 13c
Judge Tom Bacus, 2726 Devon Street, addressed a problem
in an area behind his house. No screening was done between
commercial development and residential. Their concern is with
the use of this property. A private club was located behind
his house. The residential neighbors were given no notice
that this business was going in. Noise and traffic were
mentioned. Another licensee has leased the premises for a
mixed beverage open saloon type business. Their back door
will be fifty feet from the side of his house. He thought
they had previously addressed this, that in the event anyone
else who comes in there would have to have a public hearing
for all neighbors to express their opinion on it. He
understood that future uses would address the public hearing
for neighborhoods. Because there was a private club there
before, they are now trying to come in and do something this
time that they could not do before. He feels they should have '
to go through the same process to get a mixed beverage permit
on the premises. He also commended Mr. Berzina and Mr. Hodge
for suggesting that limited commercial designation should be
limited to that applicant only, and not the property. He
believes the Code of Ordinances should be amended, and address
alcoholic beverages encroaching on single family residences.
Mr. McKinney explained that he had a concern about the
private club going in. In amending the original Zoning
ordinance, it was silent on private clubs. The land use
impact went in with the private clubs. Any approval goes with
the property. In order to change the ordinance, you would
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have to make the conditional use subject to that one business.
Public hearings would have to be held. Councilor Buffum also
thought we had addressed this.
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Councilor Barenberg asked what recourse the property
owner has, and Mr. Hodge explained that it all rests on the
grandfathering of the non-conforming use. After zoning came
in, liquor by the drink came in. Some restaurants had
formerly operated as private clubs, and now they want to have
liquor by the drink. They concluded that if they wanted to
change, they could get a non-conforming use. Judge Bacus
stated that as he sees it, he has to go back in as a private
club, if at all. This license is being transferred from
Tarrant County. He wonders what we can do to require these
people to come back into a forum where people would have an
opportunity to be heard. He suggested the ordinance be
amended so that it not be transferable, and also address the
5400 series about how to deal with specifics on alcoholic
beverage permits immediately adjacent to residential homes.
Mr. Hodge explained that the non-conforming use provision
was a big stumbling block in the passage of the ordinance.
Mr. McKinney stated it was very heavily discussed. Mayor
Goolsby requested that they develop a proposal for the council
to look at.
Charles Moose, of North Central React, requested a
proclamation on National React Week.
Nothing was brought forward for Items 13d and e.
Items 13f,g
The City Council recessed into executive session at 3 : 30
P.M. , according to Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraphs (e)
and (g) of the Revised Civil Statutes. The meeting reconvened
at 3 : 50 P.M.
Moved by Councilor Thomas that Delfina Martinez and
Louise Hunter be appointed to the Library Planning Committee,
replacing Ben Valadez and Merrill Johnson.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hirschi, and carried
unanimously.
The City Council adjourned at 3 : 55 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the _� day of ,
1988.
Perry oolsby, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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