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Min 09/18/1990 543 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building September 18 , 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 at 8: 30 o'clock a.m. , with the following members present. Michael Lam Mayor David Farabee - Charles Thomas - Angus Thompson - Paul Hughes - Councilors J. W. Martin - Don Kirkham - Jim Berzina City Manager Gregory D. Humbach City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Billy Delaney, St. John' s Baptist Church. Mayor Lam presented proclamations to Life Line Ambulance, Bethania Hospital, and Wichita General Hospital, for Emergency Medical Service Week. Larry Cluck, Air Force OSI at Sheppard Air Force Base, presented certificates to the Police and Fire Chiefs, for extraordinary cooperation in assisting them to solve various cases. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Kirkham that minutes of the meeting held September 4, 1990, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously. Item 4a-6e Items 4a, 5a, 6b, and 6c were moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Councilor Thompson that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Kirkham and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin and Kirkham Nays: None Item 6 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Plumbing and Mechanical Board of Adjustments and Appeals - August 13 , 1990 d. Library Advisory Board - August 28, 1990 e. Employee Benefits Trust - August 31, 1990 544 Item 4a RESOLUTION NO. 158-90 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY VOCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 158-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Martin posed certain questions in regard tj workers compensation in contract labor. Mrs. Strickli n addressed the City' s experience in this matter. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 5a Moved by Councilor Kirkham that bids be awarded as follows for estimated annual office supplies. a. Wilson Office Supply (general office supplies) - $10,719. 56 b. Wilson Office Supply (binders) - $1,060. 95 C. Pollock Paper (Envelopes) - $2,912. 75 d. Empire Paper (Cut Paper) - $10 , 176. 69 Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Councilor Kirkham asked about paper recycling, and it was explained that we have no market here for it. The motion carried unanimously. Item 6b Moved by Councilor Kirkham that minutes of the meeting of the City-County Health Board held August 24 , 1990, be received. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Councilor Kirkham requested that staff bring back an updated smoking ordinance to include the Health Building. The motion carried unanimously. Item 6c Moved by Councilor Thompson that minutes of the meeting of the Human Relations Commission held August 28 , 1990, be received. Motion seconded by Councilor Kirkham. Clarification was made concerning Human Relations Week designation. The motion carried unanimously. 545 Item 7a A public hearing was opened on the 1990-91 budget. No one requested to be heard, and the hearing was closed. Item 7b I Moved by Councilor Kirkham that funding for Community Action Corporation for Neighborhood Action Groups, be approved in the amount of $10,080. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the ffollowing vote. I Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None (Councilor Thompson stated on October 2, 1990, that he did not vote. ) Item 7c ORDINANCE NO. 61-90 ORDINANCE TO RESCIND ORDINANCE NO. 33-87 AND TO APPROVE WHOLESALE WATER RATES FOR CONTRACT WATER CUSTOMERS Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 61-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Mr. Bonnett explained that this ordinance addresses wholesale rates for various classifications of water. New rates will take effect October 1 , 1990. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 7d ORDINANCE NO. 62-90 ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 32-20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST TREATED AND RAW WATER RATES FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS Moved by Councilor Hughes that Ordinance No. 62-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Mr. Bonnett addressed water rates for retail customers, stating that no rates have changed since 1985. Mr. Gross explained that the average water rate increase is six to eight percent. The rate structure for the residential customer has been changed to a uniform scale. This will affect the residential customers who use a higher amount of water. The old rate of eighty-seven cents per unit remains in effect. The commercial customer retains a declining rate. 548 Item 8a, Cont'd The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Councilor Martin Nays: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, and Kirkham Item 8b ORDINANCE NO. 67-90 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 22-1(a) ( 2) , SECTION 22-1(a) ( 5) , SECTION 22-1(a) ( 8 ) , SECTION 22-1(a) ( 9 ) , =" AND SECTION 22-1(a) (10) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT DRIVING VEHICLES ON THE GRASS, SLEEPING OVERNIGHT, SALES, SIGNS, AND TETHERING ANIMALS DURING A CIRCUS EVENT IN JAYCEE PARK NOVEMBER 2-4, 1990. Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Ordinance No. 67-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee. Mr. Murphy noted that a percentage of gross sales will be paid to the City. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 159-90 RESOLUTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION 176-83 RELATING TO FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY UTILITY COLLECTIONS AND WATER DISTRIBUTION AND MAINTENANCE DIVISIONS, RESOLUTION 197-83 RELATING TO FEES FOR WATER AND SEWER TAPS AND OTHER UTILITY-RELATED SERVICES, RESOLUTION 127-84 RELATING TO RATE SCHEDULE FOR LABORATORY SERVICES BY CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, RESOLUTION 175-84 RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGE FOR TEMPORARY TURN-ON AND TURN-OFF OF WATER SERVICE, RESOLUTION 88-85 RELATING TO RATE FOR PERFORMING COD TESTS AT CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TO UPDATE AND CONSOLIDATE INTO A SINGLE RESOLUTION RATES FOR UTILITY LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND SERVICES. Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 159-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. It was noted that these rates have not been adjusted for six years. Discussion was held on definitions, size of taps, and methodology. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None i 549 Item 9a, Cont'd The Council recessed at 10: 05 a.m. and reconvened at 10: 25 a.m. Item 9b RESOLUTION NO. 160-90 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH SEVERAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE CONVENTION AND TOURISM INDUSTRY. Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Resolution No. 160-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Discussion centered around the North Central Medical Foundation contract, malpractice insurance, and the family practice residents being trained. It was noted that all contracts have been reviewed and approved by each agency, the committee, budget hearings, and appropriate attorneys. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 9c RESOLUTION NO. 161-90 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE KEMP/SUNNYSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER LOCATED IN JALONICK PARK Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Resolution No. 161-90 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Councilor Thompson noted that the President of this group has reviewed this lease with staff, and favors it. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thomas, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 9d RESOLUTION NO. 162-90 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WICHITA COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2 FOR SHARING OF COSTS TO REPAIR LAKE DIVERSION DAM AND SPILLWAY Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Resolution No. 162-90 be passed. 550 Item 9d cont'd 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 9e RESOLUTION NO. 163-90 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE JOINT CONTRACT WITH WICHITA COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2 TO ENGAGE THE ENGINEERING SERVICES OF BIGGS & MATHEWS, INC. FOR A PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE LAKE DIVERSION DAM AND SPILLWAY STRUCTURES. Moved by Councilor Thomas that Resolution No. 163-90 be passed. 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 10a Moved by Councilor Martin that the proposal for the City' s insurance program be awarded, as follows. a. Williams Dwyer Insurance Agency - Building and Contents - $16 , 999. 95 b. Williams Dwyer Insurance Agency - Extra Expense, City Hall - $771. 00 C. Williams Dwyer Insurance Agency - Excess Workers ' Comp - $39,009. 00 d. Allred Thompson Insurance - Boiler and Machinery - $10,545. 00 Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Mrs. Stricklin explained the coverage for fidelity insurance. Councilor Martin commended her for the fine work she and her staff are doing to keep costs down. The motion carried unanimously. J - - - - - Nothing was presented under Item lla. Item 11b Councilor Kirkham commented on the sprinkler system on Loop 11. Trees that are dying elsewhere were also mentioned. These trees are still the responsibility of the State. Councilor Hughes applauded good management efforts on behalf of the staff and council on the budget process. 551 Item llb, Cont'd Councilor Martin expressed concern and confidence in the staff being able to operate in this budget without a tax increase. He feels we may have to make other cuts due to the situation in the Middle East. He believes we must address employee needs in the future. Councilor Thomas stated he would like to do something for our employees but believes they are capable of adapting to the budget. He also noted that the City has no control over Hoskins Field, where another circus is scheduled near the same time as the one in Jaycee Park. He emphasized that it is not a City circus, as has been reported. Item llc Mr. Berzina noted that the inventory of the City' s computer system will be provided to the Council. Miss Houseworth addressed funds set aside for the library. The new library administrator was introduced. Mr. Berzina commented that the library administrator recognizes the need for library development, but also recognizes that we have a library. The Council noted they should proceed with the use of these funds. Mr. Taubert mentioned a Shrine Circus to be held at Hoskins Field, November 3 , 4, 5, 1990, stating it has been scheduled for a year. The Council confirmed that the circus approved for Jaycee Park is not a City circus. Item lld The City Council recessed into executive session at 11: 15 a.m. , according to Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraphs (e) and (g) of the V.A.C.S. The meeting adjourned from executive session at 4 : 35 p.m. , with no action taken. PASSED AND APPROVED this JT Zday of &�z�Ly , 1990. Mi hae Lam, yor ATTEST: f 2 � Wilma J. homas, CMC/AAE City Clerk