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Min 01/18/1983 i 58 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building January 18, 1983 Items 1 & 2 The Board of Aldermen 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. Horace 0. Boston Mayor Pro tem I Gene Shearman John W. Hampton Craig A. Wilson Aldermen Howard M. Morris Gary D. Cook Absent Carol G. Russell Absent Dane Bennett Acting City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred Werner Chief Accounting Officer The invocation was given by Alderman Wilson. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Wilson that minutes of the meetings held December 16 and 28, 1982, and January 4, 1983, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Morris, and carried unanimously. Items 4a - 8a Items 7a and 7b were moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Alderman Hampton that the remaining items on the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson. Item 4a An ordinance was presented appropriating $50,000 for engineering fees for water treatment plant improvements. ORDINANCE NO. 7-83 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE 1981 WATER-SEWER BOND FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris Nays: None Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 10-83 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE OF PREMISES AT WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING BETWEEN CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND BURLINGTON NORTHERN AIR FREIGHT, INC. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain first amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto, to the Lease of Premises, at Wichita Falls Municipal Airport with Burlington Northern Air Freight, Inc. is hereby approved and the City Manager is authorized to execute same for the City of Wichita Falls. 59 Item 5a, cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris . Nays: None Item 5b RESOLUTION NO. 11-83 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER EASEMENT IN BELAIR ADDITION AND AUTHORIZING AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL. WHEREAS, Mr. Dub Dennis is the owner of a tract of land in which the City needs a ten foot sewer easement, to-wit: A ten foot wide sewer easement out of Block 9, Denton County School Land, League 1 , Wichita County, Texas, being 5.00 feet on either side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point six feet South of the Southwest corner of Lot 26, Block 21 , Unit 4, Belair Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, as shown on Plat recorded at Volume 23, Page 309, Wichita County Plat Records, said beginning point being 444.3 feet due South from the North line of Block 9, Denton County League 1 , and also being in the West end of Del Rio Trail ; Thence, West 5.0 feet; Thence, North 51 .8 feet; Thence, parallel to North line of Block 9, S 890 56'W, 240.0 feet to a point in the East line of Fort Worth & Denver Railroad right-of-way. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Director of Public Utilities is authorized with the consent of Mr. Dennis to pay $201 .00 for the subject easement. If Mr. Dennis is unwilling to accept said payment, then the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to obtain an independent appraisal of said easement. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item 5c RESOLUTION NO. 12-83 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH EMPLOYERS' INFORMATION SERVICE TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING WORKERS ' COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR SCREENING EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain contract, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City of Wichita Falls and Employers' Information Service, providing for the furnishing of essential information concerning Workers ' Compensation Claims to screen employee applicants, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 13-83 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO PANHANDLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR 1983 BUDGET REPLACEMENT OF UTILITY SYSTEMS. WHEREAS, four bids were received for the 1983 Budget Replacement of Utility Systems; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Panhandle Construction Company of Lubbock, Texas, is the lowest responsible bid. t 60 Item 6a, cont'd. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Panhandle Construction Company in the amount of $99,570.00 is hereby accepted and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Panhandle Construction Company for the work. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None i Item 6b RESOLUTION NO. 14-83 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO OPEX, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, SOUTHWEST WICHITA FALLS. WHEREAS, six bids were received for the Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Southwest Wichita Falls; and, I WHEREAS, the bid of Opex, Inc. of Olney, Texas is the lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Opex, Inc. in the amount of $357,899.70 is hereby accepted and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Opex, Inc. for the work. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item 6c RESOLUTION NO. 15-83 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO PANHANDLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WATER MAIN ADDITIONS AND REPLACEMENTS. WHEREAS, three bids were received for the 1983 Community Development Block Grant Water Main Additions and Replacements; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Panhandle Construction Company of Lubbock, Texas, is the lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Panhandle Construction Company in the amount of $333,181 .25 is hereby accepted and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Panhandle Construction Company for the work. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item 7c Authority was granted to advertise for bids for labor to install ballfield lighting. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item 7d Authority was granted to advertise for bids for construction of a boat launch- ing ramp facility at Deer Creek Park at Lake Arrowhead. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None 61 Item 8a Minutes of the meeting of the Park Board held December 14, 1982, were received. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item 7a Permission was requested to advertise for bids for a nuclear asphalt content gauge. Moved by Alderman Morris, for discussion purposes, that authority be granted to advertise for bids, as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Morris asked if there is only one manufacturer for this product? Is there someone else who has looked at it so that we know what we are buying? Randy Brown, Acting Director of Public Works, stated that we already have some experience with some equipment of this type. It was used on inspection of the transfer station. They researched very heavily, and their best source to deal with was the Texas Highway Department. They went to the District office and traveled with some of their personnel to view it in action. They got quotations from these two, and they went with the Campbell Pacific. (He later explained to City Attorney H.P. Hodge, following a question from Mr. Hodge, that they will send bids to both Campbell and Troxler , but that it is possible that Campbell Pacific will not be able to bid. ) He does not see how they can come out with any better gauge. They are already experienced in the safety of these gauges. Alderman Shearman asked if this is to make sure we are getting what we are paying for? Mr. Brown stated that it is. Mr. Brown stated that there can be some problems with the contractor. They try to maintain a good relationship with them, and with this gauge it will help to prevent waste of asphalt from having to remove it sometimes after the tests are received. He feels the time it will save alone will allow them to do more tests, thus assuring a better product. He stated that the Highway Department had informed him that they will probably be purchasing the same gauge. The motion was carried unanimously. Item 7b Permission was requested to advertise for bids for a one-man lift to be installed in an existing one-half ton pickup. Moved by Alderman Wilson, for discussion purposes, that authority be granted to advertise for bids, as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Morris. Alderman Wilson asked Jack Griffin, Acting Director of Traffic and Trans- portation, about the inflexibility of this equipment. How does this price compare with the Wilkie, or something that is remote? Mr. Griffin stated that he did not know. They had some experience with some other equipment pertaining to safety matters. They are really looking at this equipment for bulb changes on traffic signals. Alderman Wilson noted that you can' t service it if you can't get exactly under the equipment. If some of this other equipment gives them more versatility, it does not cost that much more; about $10,000. He hates to get locked into something which is not versatile. Mr. Griffin stated that they have other equip- ment for other purposes. This new equipment would be in service almost 24 hours a day. Alderman Hampton asked if there are other manufacturers, and why we are not requesting bids? It seems that we are almost pushing the bidding system in this case. Acting City Manager Dane Bennett stated that they could bid both types of machines, or go out and do some comparisons if the Council wishes. Alderman Wilson stated that if this unit will be tied up all the time doing this work, it would not be of any benefit to be more versatile. The motion was carried unanimously. i 62 Item 9a A public hearing was opened concerning the taking and use of 1 .13 acres of Scotland Park by Wichita Falls Independent School District for an addition to Huey School . City Attorney H.P. Hodge explained that the City of Wichita Falls has Scotland Park, which contains over 28 acres. Huey School abuts Scotland Park, and pretty well covers all the land the school district has, but they need to increase the size of the school because they are almost splitting the seams. They need just over one acre to do what they need to do for the school . Mr. Hodge explained the requirement of the public hearing to determine the paramount use of this land, for parks or schools. There is no reasonable alternative for the school , and the project minimizes damage to the land for a park. This land is unirrigated. It has not been developed, so that it serves only as open space. The outfield of a practice ballfield would include part of this land. There are other practice fields which this does not affect. The only park use that it affects is open space. It will still have over 27 acres even if this land is acquired by the school district. The use of this one practice field would be affected for adults. It would necessarily be limited to children if the school takes it. The only alternative for the school would be to go across the street East or North and take some residences, or send some of the children to another area. Roger Lee appeared as Attorney for the Wichita Falls Independent School District. He stated that Mr. Hodge has given them the details of their request this morning. Huey School serves a low income area of the city. The Federal Government has imposed certain rules that require additional space. Some of these programs have as few as four or five pupils for each teacher. These are students performing below level . They also have kindergarten requirements. He noted that each of these bodies has exchanged properties with each other for other facilities, such as Coyote Stadium and San Jacinto School . He also mentioned the school allowing the City to take dirt from the Washington School area for use at the landfill . No one else desired to be heard, and the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 16-83 I RESOLUTION MAKING DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING THE TAKING AND USE OF 1 .13 ACRES OF SCOTLAND PARK BY WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITION TO HUEY SCHOOL. WHEREAS, it has become necessary for Wichita Falls Independent School District to expand the size of Huey School , and since the present school building occupies almost all of the land which the School District owns, the only place where the new addition could be constructed is on a part of Scotland Park south of Huey School , which part is described by metes and bounds on Exhibit A, which is attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has held a public hearing at its regular meeting on January 18, 1983, as required by Article 5421q, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, and notice to the public of the date and place of such public hearing was published in the Wichita Falls Record News once a week for three consecutive weeks, the last publication being not less than one week or more than two weeks before the date of the public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: It is hereby determined that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land as requested by the School District, and such project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to such land as a park resulting from such use or taking. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Resolution No. 16-83 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None 63 Item 1Oa A proposed ordinance was presented appropriating $13,500 for the purpose of obtaining professional services relating to selection of a City Manager. ORDINANCE NO. 8-83 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM GENERAL FUND EQUITY TO THE ACCOUNT NUMBER LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance No. 8-83 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton. . Alderman Shearman stated that when he went into the meeting he had a negative viewpoint on it. After hearing all three of these people he thought it was a fairly good idea, and the amount of money was not too high. One thing that bothers him is are we going to relinquish the initial people who have applied for this particular job? Another thing that concerns him is that there are several local people who have applied for the job, and the two firms we are looking at are out of state. Are we putting this in people's hands that would perhaps overlook our local people? Mayor Pro tem Boston stated that it is his understanding that these individuals will not be overlooked. The applications we have will be given to the screening people. The applications will come back to the Council for screening. When a firm is selected they will meet with the staff, Council , and City employees to establish a profile. Alderman Hampton stated that we are not giving up one thing. The final say will be made by the Council on who we interview and who we hire. We are just gaining a broader viewpoint of candidates. Alderman Shearman noted that we want the best City Manager possible for Wichita Falls. His only question is will the local people get a fair shake? Alderman Hampton stated that is up to us. We are not giving up one thing. J. K. King asked if previous City Councils had ever spent money in the past to hire a City Manager? Mayor Pro tem Boston stated that as far as he knows this will be the first time this has been done in the City of Wichita Falls. Mr. King asked why the Council would have to spend this much money to hire a City Manager with employment like it is now? He feels the Council was elected to do this and they feel they are capable of making this decision. He requested that the Council table this before a final decision is made today. Mayor Pro tem Boston stated that this is the second time he has gone through the process of selection of a City Manager. After reviewing the applications they felt that they did not have a large enough total number of individuals to select from. Also, we have 1000 City employees, and they felt like they did not have the type of experience which was necessary, and which the City of Wichita Falls deserves. Mr. King stated that he had been informed that there is a state law that prohibits them from going to another city to interview these candidates. City Attorney H.P. Hodge stated there might be, but he was not aware of such a law. If anyone else knows, he would be happy to talk to them about it. Mr. King stated that he felt they have unlimited opportunities without spending $13,500. Alderman Wilson noted that they take his comments seriously. They want to get the best possible person for this job. He would be responsible for adminis- tering a 40 million dollar budget. They do not have the resources to contact candidates from other cities. Sometimes this puts their jobs in jeopardy. They have certain limitations. They want to be sure they look at all potential candidates, and get the best man for the job for Wichita Falls. Mr. King stated that he has all confidence in this Council . He is not putting them down. Alderman Wilson stated that they will make the final decision. J. C. Boyd, 1613 Easy, stated that he had the same thing in mind as Mr. Shearman. He stated that he had 14 years as a professional in personnel . He has had previous Council experience. He could not see how anyone would want to spend money to hire a City Manager. He stated that he had been informed. He found out that he did not know much about it. He found out that you need to employ someone to screen and search for this. These 35-40 applications are primarily from people 1 64 i Item 10a, cont'd. who are looking for a job. You may not need someone who is looking for a job. The person helping you is a go-between. He can protect that person. After listening to this discussion he was thoroughly convinced that the Council would be doing the right thing by getting this help. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: Alderman Shearman Item lla A proposed resolution was presented approving the seventh amendment to the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation water contract. RESOLUTION NO. 17-83 { RESOLUTION APPROVING SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH WICHITA VALLEY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION. WHEREAS, F.T. Johnson, Jr. has applied to Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation for water service at a single-family residence located on a 949.418 acre tract out of S.O. Fowler Survey, A-78 in Wichita County; and, WHEREAS, said tract is within the boundaries of the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation's service area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Seventh Amendment to the Water Purchase Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation, which allows water service to a single family residence in a 949.418 acre tract out of S.O. Fowler Survey, A-78 in Wichita County, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Resolution No. 17-83 be passed, approving the option of one additional meter. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Hampton explained that you will have seven more meters than real estate development. We are not getting into a position of not having the proper development. These three are existing houses. The Council will still have some control in the future. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None Item llb A proposed resolution was presented authorizing execution of Change Order No. 3 to the transfer station contract. RESOLUTION NO. 18-83 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH HAMBRICK-CRAIG GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Hambrick-Craig Construction Company, as Contractor, entered into a contract dated August 18, 1981 , for the construction of a solid waste transfer station; and, WHEREAS, an additional out-bound scale is needed for the facility and will be cost-beneficial to the City if installed at this time; and, WHEREAS, landscaping of the facility is deemed advisable to control soil erosion, said landscaping to be performed by the Contractor; and, 65 Item llb, cont'd. WHEREAS, the total cost for the additional scale will be $38,892.00 and the total cost of the landscaping will be $3,300.00; and, WHEREAS, the execution of the Change Order as soon as possible after the total cost thereof is determined, will expedite the completion of the facility, with significant savings to the City of Wichita Falls. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls Change Order No. 3 which will reflect these changes to its contract with Hambrick- Craig General Contractors, Inc. , for an amount not to exceed $42,192.00. Moved by Alderman Morris that Resolution No. 18-83 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Morris asked what is the purpose of this scale? Acting City Manager Dane Bennett stated that it is to weigh the vehicles when they come out of the transfer station to determine the load. Joe Leonard, Sanitation Superintendent, stated that the original bids contained two scales, but they were deleted to hold the cost down. They now feel it is a necessary item, or they will have to have a cross-over. Alderman Wilson asked if this is essential , why did they delete it in the first place? Acting City Manager Dane Bennett stated that the Principals involved are no longer here, and that he did not know. He did talk with the former City Manager, and he was surprised that it was deleted. Both Mr. Bennett and Mr. Leonard strongly feel that the scale should be included. Bill Hindman, with HDR, stated that they were requested by the City to delete one of them prior to bidding. The original design did include it. Alderman Wilson asked what position do they take when they are requested to delete it? Mr. Hindman stated that as a professional they give their ideas, but they were told to delete it, and they did. It appears that one or two persons in the system directed them to delete it, and it puts a question in his mind as to who they can believe. Mr. Hindman stated that he feels it was a question of whether they would have enough money. Alderman Wilson asked if they ever put this in the reports? He stated that they do, but they did not address it on this issue. Randy Brown stated that the ones who were looking at it were doing so to save money. It was not the intention to delete it for all times , but until they had enough money to go ahead with it. With the figures which the decision makers had at that time, they felt it would be better to wait for a while. Acting City Manager Dane Bennett stated that he was very concerned about deleting these things, and not going first class. If we are going to spend these monies then we should have it operational from the beginning. He does not feel it was prudent for it to have been deleted. The motion for passage of Resolution No. 18-83 was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris Nays: None Alderman Hampton stated that you get the feeling that City employees totally ignore what the Council has to say. The Council has stated that we are going to do the best job which we can do with this transfer station, and we are going to do it the best way. He also mentioned seeding and sodding to keep it from washing away. He asked Mr. Hindman why there was no provision made to install a sprinkler system on this property? Mr. Hindman stated that that was never in the design. The direction they received from the staff at that time was that the Park Depart- ment would do it. Alderman Hampton requested that the Acting City Manager prepare and submit plans to the Council for a sprinkler system so that they can properly maintain the transfer station. It was gross negligence on somebody's part. He requested that it be brought back and placed on the agenda at the earliest possible time. The money is already in there. i 66 Item llb, Cont'd. Bill Hursh, Parks and Recreation Director, showed the irrigation plat. Not all of it would be irrigated, but the front part where it can be seen would be irrigated. Alderman Hampton asked why the North side on Lawrence Road would not be irrigated? It can be seen. If you are going to do it, do it right. That is what they promised the citizens of Wichita Falls to make it acceptable to the public. He requested a sprinkler system on the North front. Mr. Hursh will bring a design back to the Council . Alderman Hampton pointed out that you are looking at a two million dollar project. The Acting City Manager was directed j to bring this back to the Council on February 1 . Item llc Discussion was held on a proposed resolution relating to a contract for professional services for selection of a City Manager. Moved by Alderman Wilson that this matter be tabled for further study until i the next council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Hampton, Wilson, and Morris Nays: None (Alderman Shearman was out of the room. ) Item 12a A proposed resolution was presented awarding the bid to furnish city jail meal service. RESOLUTION NO. 19-83 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH CHESTER WILLIAMS TO FURNISH MEALS I FOR PERSONS CONFINED IN CITY JAIL. I BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: r That certain contract a copy of which is attached hereto, between the CITY OF WICHITA FALLS and CHESTER WILLIAMS, to furnish and deliver meals for persons confined in City Jail , is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Morris that Resolution No. 19-83 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson. Alderman Morris asked why there was only one bid? Police Chief Harrelson stated that Chester Williams has been providing the service for the past 25 years. Perhaps the price is the reason. Some did not have the catering facilities to do it. Mr. Williams did not increase the price from last year. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris Nays: None Item 12b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the installation of eleven new, and the relocation of eighteen existing emergency warning sirens. RESOLUTION NO. 20-83 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BROWNING ELECTRIC INCORPORATED TO INSTALL ELEVEN NEW, AND RELOCATION OF EIGHTEEN EXISTING EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 67 Item 12b, Cont'd. That certain contract, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City of Wichita Falls and Browning Electric Incorporated, providing for the install - ation of the eleven new, and relocation of eighteen existing emergency warning sirens is hereby approved and the Acting City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Shearman that Resolution No. 20-83 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morris, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Boston, Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Wilson, and Morris. Nays: None There was no other business to come before the Board. Items 13 b, c The Board of Aldermen recessed at 9:55 A.M. for executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, paragraph (g) of the Revised Texas Civil Statutes. They reconvened at 10:40 A.M. Moved by Alderman Hampton that the following be appointed to the Aviation Advisory Board for terms as indicated. v a. Don Oliver - reappointed January 18, 1983 - December 31 , 1985 b. Glen Beavers - reappointed January 19, 1983 - December 31 , 1985 c. John T. Poirier - appointed to replace Glen Coleman, January 18, 1983 - December 31 , 1984 Motion seconded by Alderman Morris, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Charles Barr be appointed to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (replacing Bob Mataska) for a term from January 18, 1983 through May 31 , 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Jane Sewell be appointed to the Traffic Safety Council for a term from January 18, 1983 through March 1 , 1984 (replacing Jay Alexander) . Motion seconded by Alderman Morris, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Ernestine Broyles be appointed to the Arts Commission (replacing Jan Morrison) for a term from January 18, 1983 through V April 30, 1984. Motion seconded by Alderman Morris, and carried unanimously. The Board of Alderman adjourned at 10:45 A.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this lz' day of 1983. . C Mayor ATTEST: Wilma J. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk