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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
June 26, 1990
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 -
Charles Thomas -
Angus Thompson - Councilors
Paul Hughes -
J. W. Martin
Don Kirkham -
James Berzina City Manager
Gregory D. Humbach City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Ron Wood, First Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Lam presented a proclamation to Mr. Ellis and Mr. Rogers for Company
M, 142nd Infantry, 36th Division. They are seeking donations for a memorial to
be placed on the Court House lawn. This division has been in existence since
November 25, 1940.
Item 3
Moved by Councilor Thomas that minutes of the meeting held June 5, 1990,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously.
Items 4a-6h
Item 4a was moved to the regular agenda.
Moved by Councilor Kirkham that the consent agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin,
and Kirkham
Nays : None
Item 4b
RESOLUTION NO. 107-90
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH TU ELECTRIC FOR PROVISION OF CERTAIN
ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT ON RIVER ROAD
Item 5a
RESOLUTION NO. 108-90
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WALLACE AND RAUB CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC. , FOR 1990 SECONDARY RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Item 6
Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were
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Item 6, cont'd.
a. Traffic Safety Commission - May 2, 1990
b. Human Relations Commission - May 22, 1990
c. Park Board - May 24, 1990
d. Employee Benefits Trust - May 29, 1990
e. Water Resource Commission - June 1 , 1990
f. Commission on Disability - June 4, 1990
g. Civil Service Commission - June 4, 1990
h. Board of Electrical Examiners - June 14, 1990
Item 4a
RESOLUTION NO. 109-90
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR GAS COMPANY FOR THE
RELOCATION OF A 6" INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE GAS MAIN AT SOUTHWEST PARK-
WAY TO FACILITATE THE PHASE III CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLLIDAY CREEK
FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
Moved by Councilor Thomas that Resolution No. 109-90 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee.
Mr. Bonnett explained that the expense figures have been verified for
this work.
The motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilor Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin,
and Kirkham
Nays : None
Item 7a
A proposed ordinance was presented amending Section 20-33 of the Code of
Ordinances to provide for a new Subsection 17. A motion was made by Councilor
Thompson, and seconded by Councilor Hughes, for its passage.
Councilor Thomas expressed concern over enforcement of this ordinance.
Councilor Martin felt that a lot of this can be taken care of if parents will
exercise control over their children. Some kind of digital read-out of the
noise level is needed, and someone who is willing to file a complaint.
City Attorney Gregory Humbach felt that there are sufficient guidelines for
enforcement, with the person driving the vehicle being responsible. He has
talked to several people along Kemp who are willing to assist. us with enforce-
ment. He does not see the necessity for having a volume of noise level as a
part of the ordinance.
Police Chief Harrelson commented on the proposed ordinance, stating they
would need to rely on the officer' s concept of how loud is too loud. Some of
the noise literally vibrates the street.
A lengthy discussion continued, with mixed emotions being addressed, along
with enforcement possibilities. Concern was also expressed about the damage of
hearing loss.
Mrs. Ozuna, John Ross , and William Young made various comments concerning
the ordinance. Chief Harrelson noted complaints from a nurse who sleeps during
the day. Steve Powell , owner of Audio Tech, also addressed the matter, along
with semi trucks going down Kemp.
The motion for passage of the ordinance failed by the following vote.
Ayes : Councilors Hughes and Martin
Nays: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, and Kirkham
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Item 10j, cont'd.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously.
Item 10k
Moved by Councilor Kirkham that J. W. Martin be appointed City Council
Liaison to the Commission on Aging.
Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously.
Mayor Lam announced that on the Item 10e(7) , the allegation and circum-
stances with regard to this will be reviewed by the Council . He further noted
that they found no improprities, and that nothing wrong was done. As citizens
of this community who give of their time, they perhaps need some type of in-
struction and guidance in the conduct of meetings. The City Manager and City
Attorney will prepare a booklet for all people who serve on a committee.
Attendance and other matters will be addressed. Each person who serves will
be issued this booklet. In the future, it is hoped these problems do not arise.
Councilor Kirkham asked for volunteers from District 5 to serve on the
Boards and Commissions which they held open.
The meeting adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this J14 day of ��e , 1990.
Michael Lam, Naypr
ATTEST:
Wilma J. Th as, CMC/AAE
City Clerk