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Min 12/08/1988 i 87 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building December 8, 1988 Items 1 & 2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called session on the above date in Room 215 of the Wichita Falls Activities Center at 11 : 00 O'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Perry Goolsby Mayor John Hirschi Charles Thomas Angus Thompson Councilors Robert Barenberg Ron Buffum Don Kirkham James Berzina City Manager H. P. Hodge City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred L. Werner Finance Director The invocation was given by Councilor Thompson. Mayor Goolsby noted that all council members, except Councilor Hirschi, attended the National League of Cities meeting in Boston. He explained that it was a worthwhile meeting, and they have come back ready to serve. He also explained that this council meeting was called today to discuss the tax problems in Henrietta in executive session, but that other items have also been included. Item 3 RESOLUTION NO. 229-88 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND DESIGNATE THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FOR EXECUTING THE APPLICATION AND APPEARING BEFORE THE WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD Moved by Councilor Kirkham that the revised resolution be passed, as presented by the City Manager. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Mr. Bonnett explained the purpose for this application for state funds. It is a request for help for a lower interest rate than we can receive on the open market. We must be in compliance for the new sewer treatment plant by 1992. Discussion continued with various council members asking questions concerning the application process. It was explained by Mr. Gross that as of this year, multi-year projects will not be funded. We are in the top priority for new projects. Mr. Bonnett explained that we are looking at an eight percent increase in costs for compliance with state regulations. Mr. Berzina commented that a lot of these regulations would be required anyway if we were going on our own. 88 Discussion centered around increasing rates in the future to help pay for these costs. Mr. Gross stated that principal and interest payments will not be made until 1992 . It was felt that advance collection of funds would enable the City to pay off the near $20 million debt more quickly. They believe it will eventually cause a ten percent increase in the total water and sewer bill. A sinking fund was discussed by Murphy Davis, of Herbert R. Smith, Inc. , financial advisors. He explained that they are making application to the state for junior lien bonds. He explained the ratings we will be able to get, with state help. It was noted that the water conservation plan has to be in place at the time of the loan closing. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Goolsby, Councilors Hirschi, Thomas, Thompson, Barenberg, Buffum, and Kirkham Nays : None Councilor Buffum commended Mr. Bonnett for the great staff work. Mr. Bonnett credited Mr. Gross and Mr. Werner for their work on it. Councilor Kirkham commented that he liked the attitude he picked up from the state board on our staff. The City Council recessed into executive session at 11 : 40 A.M. , according to Section 2 , Subsection (e) of the Revised Civil Statutes. The meeting reconvened at 2 : 00 P.M. Moved by Mayor Goolsby that the City Manager and the City Attorney request a hearing before the Clay County Appraisal Review Board to protest lack of notice, with reference to penalty and interest and agricultural exemption. Motion seconded by Councilor Thomas, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilor Barenberg that the staff shall place on the December 20, 1988, City Council agenda the recommended steps to take at Lake Arrowhead to comply with the court ruling. Motion seconded by Councilor Thomas , and carried unanimously. Councilor Kirkham asked the City Attorney to place on the December 20, 1988 , City Council agenda an ordinance concerning the traffic ordinance. The City Council adjourned at 2: 20 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of ,�,�� 1988 . Perry Go is y, Mayor ATTEST: 4 12 1 0i C Wilma J. Thomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk