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Min 08/21/1990 529 Wichita Falls, Texas Municipal Auditorium Building August 21, 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 - Paul Hughes - Don Kirkham - Councilors J. W. Martin - Jim Berzina City Manager Gregory D. Humbach City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Charles Thomas Absent Angus Thompson Absent The invocation was given by Charles Paulson, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Hughes that minutes of the meetings held August 7 and August 14, 1990, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Kirkham, and carried unanimously. Items 4a-5g Items 4a, 4b, and 4d, were moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Councilor Kirkham that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 4c RESOLUTION NO. 142-90 RESOLUTION DETERMINING NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING THE APPRAISALS, SETTING JUST COMPENSATION, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION Item 4e RESOLUTION NO. 143-90 RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE TEMPORARY SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT 5700 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY FOR THE HOTTER 'N HELL HUNDRED BICYCLE RACE ON AUGUST 25 , 1990 530 Item 5 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Commission on Aging - July 11, 1990 b. Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Adjustments and Appeals - July 23 , 1990 C. Library Advisory Board - July 24, 1990 d. Human Relations Commission - July 26 , 1990 e. Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Adjustments and Appeals - August 6, 1990 f. Commission on Disability - August 6 , 1990 g. Civil Service Commission - August 10, 1990 Item 4a RESOLUTION NO. 144-90 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 Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 144- 90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, and Martin Nays: None (Councilor Kirkham abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. ) Item 4b RESOLUTION NO. 145-90 RESOLUTION AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING FEE FOR TESTS PERFORMED ON WATER SAMPLES SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT LABORATORY Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Resolution No. 145-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Tom Edmonson addressed the additional tests and associated costs. The Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Kirkham and Martin Nays: None Item 4d - - - - - RESOLUTION NO. 146-90 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH COMMAND DATA SYSTEMS FOR MAINTENANCE OF POLICE COMPUTER SOFTWARE Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 146- 90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Kirkham. i 531 Item 4d, cont'd. Chief Harrelson addressed these rates in comparison to last year, stating it was $36 ,664 last year for the software maintenance. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Kirkham and Martin Nays: None Item 6a ORDINANCE NO. 55-90 ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISIONS SECTION j 9(B) (2) (A) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING THE CURB AND GUTTER ON HAMMON ROAD, LOT 2, BLOCK 2, SUMMIT VIEW ESTATES Moved by Councilor Farabee that Ordinance No. 55- 90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Mr. Bonnett explained that there is no way to install curb and gutter, and make it drain. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Kirkham and Martin Nays: None Item 7a RESOLUTION NO. 147-90 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EASEMENT TO SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE FOR INSTALLATION OF SEWER PIPE LINE TO CONNECT TO THE NORTHSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 147-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Kirkham and Martin Nays: None Item 7b RESOLUTION NO. 148-90 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE NORTEX 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1990 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1991 Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Resolution No. 148-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. 532 Item 7b, cont'd. Councilor Kirkham complimented Mr. Smith and his staff on the detailed budget presented. He stated that the 911 System is working very well. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Kirkham and Martin Nays: None Item 7c RESOLUTION NO. 149-90 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR THE FIRE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 149-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Councilor Hughes noted purchase from six vendors. Pam Rogers, who does the data processing, explained that she would be responsible for working with this hardware. They have had experience working with this hardware. This system was chosen because of other users ' experience. The maintenance agreement will be proposed ninety days after the installation has been completed. It will cost approximately $10 ,000. Miss Houseworth stated that they have extensively reviewed many of the systems. The software is from the same company as the Police Department system. She explained that they took proposals, not bids. They could take into account service, maintenance, response time, and performance levels. In response to a question from Councilor Martin, the City Attorney explained that the same things could be considered in bids, if they were included in the specifications. Councilor Martin commented on the need for flexibility in all our bids. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, Kirkham and Martin Nays: None Item 8a Mr. Berzina noted the purpose of a water and sewer cost of service and rate study. Mr. Bonnett pointed out that retail rates were last adjusted in 1985 , and wholesale rates in 1987. Searcy Willis addressed the wholesale rate study, stating that some will increase, and some will decrease. Retail water rates are based on a cash basis. You have to look at the items needed to meet the budget. The residential rate structure does not decline with higher usage. On the sewer side, they can maintain the present rate structure, or go to a winter months billing for customers. This is probably the most commonly used. By using the December, January, and February water consumption, it can stabilize rates for the entire year. i 533 i Item 8a, cont'd. Mayor Lam asked about our options in this study, and how does it bind the Council? Mr. Bonnett explained that the water and sewer system must run as a business. He noted the debt service which must be met. He believes the Council will need to decide if they want to go with one large increase for three years, or review it h yearly. The staff would recommend that it be reviewed yearly. The second issue is the decision to l stay with the existing structure, or go with winter i months averaging. The third issue is abandonment of the declining rate structure. We will have to go to a flat rate. Mayor Lam asked if we are bound by having to decrease rates for wholesale water customers. Mr. Bonnett noted that we have a contractual arrangement with these customers. How they interpret this study is up to the Council. The staff recommends this study be adopted. They are comfortable with defending it with the Texas Water Development Board. Discussion continued on revenue and cash flow. Mayor Lam noted that the Council will take a more in-depth study of this report. Nothing was presented under Item 8b. The City Council recessed at 9: 30 a.m. , and reconvened at 9: 45 a.m. Item 8c Councilor Martin asked about security at the library, and Mr. Berzina stated he would get the report of investigation to him. Councilor Kirkham noted that nothing has been done to the problem at the park in Expressway Village. He also expressed appreciation for the flowers and kind words at the death of his sister, stating it meant a lot to him. Mayor Lam asked about the status of looking at a park downtown at the old Woolworth Building location. Mr. Berzina stated they have talked to the person who ontrols the property. They want to give the property to the City. It would cost in the neighborhood of $40,000 to $50,000 to improve the property, along with demolition. Mayor Lam also mentioned a triangle across from Payless Cashways near McNiel Street. Mr. Murphy stated it is private property. Mayor Lam asked for ownership, tax, and size information on it. Nothing was presented under Item 8d. Item 8e The City Council recessed into executive session at 10: 00 a.m. , according to Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraph (g) , of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. The meeting reconvened at 11: 10 a.m. 534 Item 8f Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Ruth Ann Allred be reappointed to the MHMR Board of Trustees, for a term to expire in 1992. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried unanimously. More applicants are needed for this board. Item 8g Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Alisa Larson, Joseph Ragan, and Sue Nunn be reappointed to the MHMR Public Responsibility Committee, for terms to expire in A. . 1992. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried unanimously. More applicants are needed for this committee. The City Council adjourned at 11: 13 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ay. of 1990. Michael Lam, Mayor ATTEST: 12! Wilma J. TlYomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk