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Min 08/20/1991 751 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building August 20, 1991 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 - Terrance E. Loughry - Angus Thompson - Councilors Paul Hughes - J. W. Martin - Don Kirkham - James Berzina City Manager Gregory Humbach City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Roland Benoit, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Item 3 Moved by Councilor Kirkham that minutes of the meeting held August 6 , 1991, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried unanimously. Items 4a - 5c Councilor Lou hr noted that he has a financial interest in g Y one of the items, and will abstain from voting on the consent agenda. Moved by Councilor Kirkham that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 4a RESOLUTION NO. 128-91 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CDBG CENTRAL FIRE STATION PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO SCALES CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC Item 5 Minutes of the meetings of the following commissions were received. 752 Item 5 , cont'd. a. Traffic Safety Commission - June 5 , 1991 b. Water Resources Commission - August 2, 1991 c. Commission on Disability - August 5 , 1991 Item 6a A public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. This is the Town and Country Motel at 1201 East Scott. It is brought as a separate item because of the number of calls and complaints received. Jim King noted a major fire there in August, 1990 . They have had no response from the owner until yesterday. An attorney indicated they will try to take some kind of action after the public hearing. Mayor Lam noted a petition signed by twenty-two residents in the area requesting that the City take action. Mr. King explained that he planned to meet with the owner' s attorney after this meeting, and pursue it to the fullest as quickly as possible. Councilor Martin emphasized that the owner has not responded, and we need to back the citizens out there, and pursue it to the fullest. The weeds and pool were also discussed as hazards. The public hearing was closed. ORDINANCE NO. 81-91 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS: COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY ( 30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Moved by Councilor Hughes that Ordinance No. 81-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 7a A proposed ordinance was presented waiving Section 9 (B) Am ( 2) (a) of the Code of Ordinances with respect to placing curb and gutter on Columbia Road adjacent to the West line of Lots 5-A, Block 117, Westmoreland Park and adjacent properties. A motion was made by Councilor Hughes, and seconded by Councilor Thompson, for its passage. Councilor Farabee stated that he serves on the Board of First Step, Inc. , and will abstain from discussing and voting on this item. The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: None Nays: Mayor Lam, Councilors Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham 753 Item 7b ORDINANCE NO. 82-91 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-87 TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JIM KING COMMISSION ON AGING FROM FIFTEEN TO THIRTEEN MEMBERS AND QUORUM FROM NINE TO SEVEN Moved by Councilor Martin that Ordinance No. 82-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 7c A proposed ordinance was presented waiving Section 9 (B) (2) (a) of the Code of Ordinances with respect to placing curb and gutter on Burkburnett Road adjacent to the East lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Bell Addition. A motion was made by Councilor Thompson, and seconded by Councilor Hughes, for its passage. The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam and Councilor Hughes Nays: Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Martin, and Kirkham Item 8a RESOLUTION NO. 129-91 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE TEMPORARY SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALONG SOUTHWEST PARKWAY, NEAR MEMORIAL STADIUM, FOR THE HOTTER'N HELL HUNDRED BICYCLE RACE ON AUGUST 24, 1991 Moved by Councilor Martin that the modified resolution be passed, approving the location along Southwest Parkway near Memorial Stadium (5700 Southwest Parkway was no longer available). Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes. Mr. McKinney stated that he understood that they will be using stat highway property along Southwest Parkway on the South side, and was told that they had received permission from the State Highway Department. Councilor Kirkham noted we are giving permission for the Hotter'N Hell to sell beer on this date. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Hughes, and Martin Nays: Councilors Loughry, Thompson, and Kirkham 754 Item 8b RESOLUTION NO. 130-91 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE TEMPORARY SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT JAYCEE PARK FOR THE RED RIVER CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 6 AND 7, 1991 Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 130-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 8c RESOLUTION NO. 131-91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO SUBMIT A TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A CLOSED LOOP TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM ON SOUTHWEST PARKWAY Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 131-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Loughry, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 8d RESOLUTION NO. 132-91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE WICHITA COUNTY-CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, HOSPITAL BOARD, D/B/A WICHITA GENERAL HOSPITAL, WICHITA GENERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, THE COMMISSIONERS ' COURT OF WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Resolution No. 132-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson. Jeff Hausler stated this has been approved by all Boards up to this time. Discussion centered around Paragraphs 9 and 25 of the contract and lease agreement. Mr. Berzina stated this is essentially the same contract, and that the biggest changes are with indigent care. The contracted is recommended to the Council. 755 Item 8d, cont'd. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 133-91 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM FROM EMD, INC. OF WICHITA FALLS Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 133-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Discussion was held on the large spread between bids. Mr. Bonnett stated they have worked with this company before, and they are very comfortable about being able to handle this job within the money. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 9b RESOLUTION NO. 134-91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A DEC VAX/VMS COMPUTER SYSTEM TO UPGRADE THE DEC MICROVAX II , LOCATED IN THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 134-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Mayor Lam. Chief Harrelson explained that the reason for this is because the Department of Public Safety has changed the system that we hook into. This system is vital in getting instant information. Councilor Hughes asked if we could upgrade some hardware without changing to this high dollar system, and the Chief stated it would not interface. Mayor Lam agreed with Councilor Hughes ' observation of the cost to the City, and suggested an off the shelf computer system. Chief Harrelson felt it is imperative that we stay hooked into this system. Councilor Hughes emphasized it should have been looked at five years ago when they first knew about the change, rather than 45 days before it is unplugged. He noted there are two ways to stay hooked up with the State, and asked if they looked at all alternatives. Chief Harrelson noted that the State had some problems. 756 Item 9b, cont'd. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Thompson, and Martin Nays: Councilors Loughry, Hughes, and Kirkham Item 9c RESOLUTION NO. 135-91 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID AND A CONTRACT FOR THE EDGECLIFF DRAINAGE PROJECT Moved by Councilor Farabee that Resolution No. 135-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin. Concerns were expressed about the low bid. The motion carried by the following vote. A" Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham G Nays: None s Item 9d RESOLUTION NO. 136-91 AWARD OF BID TO DUKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE 5 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY DRAINAGE PROJECT Moved by Councilor Hughes that Resolution No. 136-91 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Martin, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lam, Councilors Farabee, Loughry, Thompson, Hughes, Martin, and Kirkham Nays: None Item 9e Moved by Councilor Thompson that the bid for four wheel chair lift-equipped busses be awarded to E1 Dorado Bus Corporation in the amount of $349, 656. Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. The City Council recessed at 9: 32 a.m. , and reconvened at 9 :45 a.m. Nothing was presented under Item 10a. 757 Item 10b Councilor Thompson noted a tour of the East side on Friday August 30 , leaving from Memorial Auditorium at 10: 00 a.m. , and 2:00 p.m. He expressed appreciation to the Police Department for their work on the East side. Councilor Kirkham noted that he had received a request on Missile Road for a school zone extension. Signs were also requested for Russell and Hooper streets. Councilor Hughes noted a meeting to be held at Cunningham School on September 3 , at 7: 00 p.m. , pertaining to gangs. Councilor Loughry noted an overlay project just completed, stating this contract is not being extended. Mr. Berzina explained they are holding some funds in reserve to prevent cancelling other work projects in anticipation of future higher unit costs. Mayor Lam requested that the Council be in on the decision of how funds are allocated for other projects and street repair extensions. Item 10c Mr. Berzina reported that the Midwestern Parkway construction project has come in a lot higher than expected, for a total of $1,042,000. Our cost was $273 , 000. The City is responsible for right-of-way, moving the fences and art of the P g Y, g P construction. Mr. Bonnett anticipates an additional $188,000. An additional $100 ,000 will be needed for relocations with Midwestern University. An additional $88,000 is now required for fence, brick posts, driveway, and water line construction because bids were higher than anticipated. Mr. Berzina also handed out the schedule for Rotary Park, along with a legislative update from TML. Mr. Berzina noted that the grocery service bus route problems started as a result of changing routes. The Council will have to make the decision on whether it is continued. Robert Parker reported on operations and costs, stating this service picks up the rider at their home, goes to a grocery store, waits for them, and takes them back home. The round trip cost is $ .70 for each person. Both routes operate at a loss. UMTA' s recent definition of charter service now fits the definition of subscription service. Operating losses will be jointly shared at fifty percent each. He presented several options for consideration. Mayor Lam asked about the effect of the Disabilities Act on the entire bus system. Mr. Berzina stated he would expect to hear from the cab companies. Councilor Kirkham favored the service if it can go city-wide, with a break-even cost. He opposed tax payers paying for a bus service twice a week. 758 Item 10c, cont'd. After further discussion the Council requested that Mr. Berzina proceed with a plan and ordinance to bring back to the Council for a minimum of 15 persons, disabled or over 65 years of age, with a $2. 00 round trip fare, and that the service be offered only once a week for three hours. Tom Edmondson referred to the animal control report given by Claudio Ramirez at the last meeting. He noted they had been out there three times, and warned him to keep the dog on a leash. Roy Ressell, a Health Department employee, was identified as the "City Mayor" Mr. Ramirez referred to. Mr. Edmondson pointed out that there are two sides to the story. Item 10d The City Council recessed into executive session at 10:45 o 'clock a.m. , according to Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) VACS. The meeting reconvened at 11: 12 a.m. Item 10e Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Roy Bowling, Joy Parsons, and Kathleen Hull be reappointed to the Commission on Aging for terms to expire May 31, 1993 . Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. Item 10f Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Empra Roberts, Robert Reynolds, Jr. , and Holger M. Peterson be reappointed to the Commission on Disabilities for terms to expire May 31, 1993 . Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. Mayor Lam noted openings on this commission, and urged citizens interested in this area to submit an application to serve on this commission. - - - - - - - 0 Item 10g Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Conrad Staley and Dr. Thomas Curran be reappointed to the MHMR Board of Trustees for terms to expire August 31, 1993 . Motion seconded by Councilor Farabee, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilor Kirkham that Lt. Colonel John F. Butler be reappointed to Place 9 on the MHMR Board of Trustees, for a term to expire August 31, 1993 . Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson, and carried unanimously. 759 Item 10h Moved by Councilor Kirkham that the following be appointed to the Traffic Safety Commission for terms to expire December 31, 1992. a. John Asoinach - at-large alternate, replacing Wallace Picht. b. G. A. Benesh - District 1 alternate c. Larry Davis - District 3 member Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. Item 10i Moved by Councilor Kirkham that the expiration terms of Rosezella Robinson and Dr. C. B. Fuller be corrected to July 1, 1992 , instead of 1993 . Motion seconded by Councilor Hughes, and carried unanimously. The City Council adjourned at 11: 17 a.m. Budget hearings will convene at 1: 00 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this the - L day of , 1991. _ Michael Lam, Ma r ATTEST: Wilma J. TYiomas, CMC/AAE City Clerk