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Min 03/06/1984 378 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building March 6, 1984 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. Gary D. Cook Mayor Thomas E. Swift Charles Thomas Charles Harper Craig A. Wilson Councilmen Howard M. Morris Horace 0. Boston James Berzina City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred J. Werner Chief Accounting Officer The invocation was given by Ray Hickman, Fain Memorial Presbyterian Church. Item 3 Moved by Councilman Thomas that minutes of the meeting held February 21 , 1984, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried unanimously. Items 4a - 10a Items 5b, 7a, and 10a were moved to the reaular agenda. Moved by Councilman Morris that she consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston. Item 4a Paul Ozuna, a Public Utilities employee, was honored as Employee of the Month for March. Mayor Cook presented him with a plaque, and two tickets each to a theatre and dinner. Item 5a ORDINANCE NO. 23-84 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-160.7(2) (c) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO ADD A SUBSECTION (iii ) DESIGNATING THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AS A WICHITA FALLS LANDMARK. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 31 -84 RESOLUTION TO AMEND ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH BIGGS & MATHEWS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO KELL BOULEVARD UTILITIES Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris , and Boston Nays: None 379 Item 6b RESOLUTION NO. 32-84 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF PARA, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE RECRUITMENT OF A PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 8a Authority was granted to advertise for bids on a 85' - 100' aerial platform fire apparatus. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays : None Item 9a Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board held February 8, 1984, were received. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 9b Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Electrical Examiners held February 9, 1984, were received. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 9c Minutes of the meeting of the Design Review Commission held February 16, 1984, were received. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays : None Item 9d Minutes of the special meeting of the Planning Board held February 22, 1984, were received. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 5b A proposed ordinance was presented reappropriating Community Development Block Grant funds for the purchase of an aerial platform fire apparatus. ORDINANCE NO. 24-84 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Councilman Morris that Ordinance No. 24-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas. David Brock asked what accounts these monies will come from? Mr. Berzina stated that they are Community Development and Revenue Sharing funds that are three years old. The City has the approval of HUD to use these funds. A specific list can be obtained. There are eight or nine small appropriations. 380 Item 5b Cont'd. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 7a A proposed resolution was presented awarding the bid for concession operator in various parks. RESOLUTION NO. 33-84 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF UNDERWOOD'S CONCESSIONS FOR CONCESSION OPERATIONS IN SPUDDER PARK, LOCH LOMAND PARK, WILLIAMS PARK AND SIX PARKS AT LAKE ARROWHEAD. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 33-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Councilman Thomas asked who the principals are of the high bidder? Mr. Hursh stated that he does not know the man' s name, but that he is the operator of a cafe in Southmoor. Councilman Thomas asked if his financial difficulties have been checked out? Mr. Hursh stated that they did some checking, but not too deep. Soft drinks and food will be sold in parks at Lake Arrowhead. Lucy Park does not have a concession. The City has a pool concession. In some cases, some of the concessionaires find out that they are not able to operate. They have requested them to notify the City by letter if they are going to stop operation. They have not told the concessionaires that they have to be out there every day. Councilman Wilson stated his concern that we are locked in if they do not want to show up. TESCO and Bridwell concessions will be operated by Doug Mathis, as he did last year. Councilman Harper asked how we determine the gross? Mr. Hursh stated it is only by what they report to us. Councilman Wilson suggested something in the contract about them not being there at reasonable times. The City Attorney stated that an option would be put in the contract. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item l0a Moved by Councilman Harper that the recommendations of the Arts Commission for spending the remaining funds for this fiscal year be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Councilman Harper stated that he has had several phone calls about one item on this list, and he wants everyone to be sure what the Booker T. Washington project is. It is for repairing the old Booker T. Washington Cafeteria to house archives for black history, and he feels this meets the requirements for this project. Henry Dvorken appeared as the newly elected chairman of the Arts Commission. It is for extension of cultural activities in our city. That is the reason this item was supported. He also mentioned lights in the Memorial Auditorium. The old footlights eliminate the possibility of seeing the stage from the first four or five rows. Councilman Swift asked how he arrived at the dollar amounts? Mr. Dvorken stated that everyone who wants to make a request is allowed to make a presentation. If the request is approved, it goes back, in the pot. The Arts Commission members decide what they feel is most eligible. The dollar amounts are added up and divided by the total number of people voting. It is based on an average. Coun- cilman Harper asked if this will end up paying for most of this? Mr. Dvorken i 381 Item 10a, Cont'd. stated that it would not. This is the first and most obvious things that we need to do. The original grant request for the Booker T. Washington project was $8000. Councilman Swift asked about the Burns display, and what is the money to be spent for? Mr. Dvorken stated that they have a specific display that they are planning to con- struct--a gingerbread house, with animation. Other displays also need some repair. Mr. Dvorken stated that he would like to see other organizations asking for funds. Anything culturally related is eligible for consideration. Councilman Morris stated that this commission does not spend money just to be spending it. He sees no problems with any of these requests, and believes them to be a valid appropriation of the Arts Commission. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that when the hotel/motel tax was authorized by the legislature they set out five expenditures which may be made from these funds; conventions, encouragement of the arts, and historical restoration. In 1983, the legislature amended the statute directly enhancing tourism and promotion of the hotel/ motel industry. Where arts are concerned, you have to consider how that relates to the hotel/motel industry. The motion was carried unanimously. Item lla A public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. Jim Onstott spoke in regard to the General Mills building. He stated that they are in the process of doing something which will be a major asset to Wichita Falls. If this building is in the ordinance, he requested more time. It was noted that the building is not on the list. Danny Christian, with Burlington Northern Railroad, appeared regarding the property at 600 2nd Street. He stated that this is a metal building. He wonders if there are any specifics in mind regarding repair or demolition of this building? The building is leased out to someone in Lubbock. He has been trying to contact him to find out his intentions. Joe Ryckoff stated that they determined that the Railroad owned the property. They have now confirmed that it is now in the name of Wright Drilling. This property will be removed until the new property owner has had time to respond to it. Roger McKinney stated that three notices have gone out to all these parties before the public hearing. It is a very lengthy notification process. All notification is by registered mail . These owners have had from 90 days to more than one year notice. Ownership records are obtained from the County Clerk. Mr. Ryckoff stated that the sheet metal is loose, it is fallen down, and decayed. If certified mail is returned, it is posted on the property. The public hearing was closed. ORDINANCE NO. 25-84 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Councilman Morris that Ordinance No. 25-84 be passed, removing the property at 600 2nd Street. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried by the following vote . . Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris , and Boston. Nays: None Item 12a Gene Hawkins, 2416 Merrimac, appeared in regard to the proposal of the Park Department to construct a hike/bike/jogging trail along the aqueduct running from Lake Wichita to the Jasper Street Water Plant. Mr. Hawkins stated that this utility easement has now been filled in. A number of property owners along this aqueduct appeared before the Park Board on June 23, 1983, protesting the use of this property for this purpose. Their basis for protest was that security of their homes would be compromised, noise, inappropriate use of this land, other parks in the neighborhood, property devaluation, inability of Park Department to properly maintain it, elimination 382 Item 12a, Cont'd. of privacy, and frankly it just was not wanted behind; their homes. The Park Board asked Mr. Hursh to obtain a legal opinion. There is some question that the City has authority to use this land for other purposes without the consent of the abutting property owners. The legal opinion was requested nine (9) months ago. We are still uncertain if an opinion has been obtained or if any further action has been taken. The property owners along the aqueduct feel that it is time the City Council be made aware of their concern for the use of this pro- perty. Mr. Hawkins presented a petition to Mayor Cook signed by more than 250 property owners along the aqueduct, protesting the use of this land for any park purposes. Mayor Cook directed the City Attorney and staff to address this matter, and render an opinion, so that the Council can properly deal with this matter. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that they work on this when they can. They have tried to dig through the County records. It is an extremely difficult job. Any assistance that any of the property owners can give them from their abstracts would be very helpful . It is very difficult to dig back to 1900, but they are working on it. Mr. Onstott stated that he had an abstract of the irrigation district, and that he would furnish it to the City Attorney. Mayor Cook stated that they appreciated Mr. Hawkins bringing this to the Council 's attention, and that they will keep him posted on it. Item 13a ORDINANCE NO. 26-84 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 9L(4) , APPENDIX A, CODE OF ORDINANCES (COMPREHENSIVE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2118) TO ALLOW A LOT WITH- OUT PUBLIC STREET FRONTAGE TO BE PLATTED FOR PROPOSED LOT 3, BLOCK 1 , HIGHLAND ADDITION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Moved by Councilman Thomas that Ordinance No. 26-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Swift. Councilman Harper stated that he has a lot of concern about this, . The Piedmont entrance was made through an alley up until five years ago. He has several letters from people who live in that area. Traffic in these areas is beginning to be terrific. If this were built somewhere else, would the developer be required to bring street and drainage plans? Roger McKinney stated that they would be required to provide these things. The staff recommended that at least three access easements be provided--at Kell , Kemp, and Piedmont. Councilman Harper asked if there is sufficient right-of-way to widen these streets? Mr. McKinney stated that they have a 60-foot right-of-way. You can normally put a 40-foot street on this. They can also condemn to widen. The City would have to pay for condemnation if they went that way. Mr. McKinney stated that the developer will have to come in with drainage plans approved by the City, telling how they would provide this drainage. Gene Probst, Engineer, stated that the present drainage on Parker Square drains from the Northwest corner to the Southeast corner. Seventy-five to eighty percent of the water from that area drains on to the street. It shows a 42-inch underground pipe -to intercept the water coming out of Parker Square. Councilman Harper stated that there is a drainage problem in this area. With the covering of more than 80 percent of the area, it will cause more drainage problems. A 400 unit apartment complex is very large. It will probably be four times the residency of Sikes Estates. It is incumbent on the City staff to keep these costs from being paid for by the citizens. He suggested that we talk about run-off and retention. We have to start worrying about flooding in the city, and make the people that cause it aware of it. Councilman Thomas noted that a new developer is entitled to know what they are facing before they start. Councilran Swift stated that he was told that the property belonged to the owner of Parker Square. Bob Puckett stated that he looked into this property. There are restrictive covenants. The road is adjacent to an alley. The road is owned by whoever owns Parker Square. There are deed restrictions on this lot, and is supposed to be 383 Item 13a, Cont'd. used for single family residences. He feels this entrance is not needed. It will hurt the values of the property in this area by turning loose this many cars in the area. He believes it is up to the City Council to hold up the deed restrictions of Wichita Falls. Councilman Thomas disagreed, stating that it is the responsibility of the property owners. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that after the tornado, enforcement was limited to a specific length of time, but it was changed so that it does not limit it to a specific length of time. Councilman Harper stated that there is an ordinance that states that the City will uphold deed restrictions , but it is not pertinent to this request. He is :concerned that a slum not develop, as it has along the West Side of Kemp Street. It is incumbent on the City Staff and Council to see that these things be addressed early on. The only entrance from the East and South is at Piedmont. He noted that 400 units times 12 cars per unit equals 600 cars. Twenty percent of the cars belong to M. S. U— students. Statistics show that a car moves six times a day. Councilman Harper stated that he is not saying not to do this, but we have some big problems we need to address before we go on with this. Councilman Wilson mentioned the problem of children walking to Ben Franklin School . Steven Schiffman appeared representing James D. Hague, owner of the apartments to be built. He stated that they worked with the traffic engineer to get a stop light on Kemp. He feels this stop light will get the people through it. The drainage has been addressed and is being worked on by the Staff and Mr. Probst, and the project will not begin until those problems are worked out. Councilman Thomas asked the price of the apartments, and who will live there? Mr. Schiffman stated they would rent from $280 to $500 per month. Councilman Thomas noted that this will eliminate student occupancy very rapidly. Mr. Schiffman does not feel that the Piedmont entrance is as important to the apartment complex as the shopping center. One-bedroom apartments will account for 20-30 percent of the complex, and will cover about 600 square feet each. There are now 1000 cars per day in and out through the Piedmont entrance. That will double. Mr. Schiffman estimated a decrease in cars out of that entrance. There will be two recreational areas in the complex. Councilman Harper asked if there are any sidewalk improvements to take care of the children going to school? Mr. Schiffman stated that interdevelopment of traffic will be handled by the developer. Councilman Harper stated that after they leave the apartment complex, it is the City's problem. He stated that the water coming out of there, the school children, and the cars are our problems and we need to address this. We need to have answers to these problems before the development goes on. Councilman Swift noted that the Planning Board approved this by a 5-4 vote, and one abstained. Councilman Morris stated that after a conference with the City Attorney, he will abstain from voting on this issue because of a conflict of interest. Mayor Cook suggested amendments to the proposed ordinance, as follows: 4. Construction of a drainage system both on and off premise that would satisfactorily handle the problem. 5. That provisions be made for on premise pedestrian traffic being tied into existing off premise sidewalks. Councilman Thomas noted that in 1932 the City of Wichita Falls paid someone to clean out Holliday Creek and stake the right-of-way. If they slow this water down before it goes into the pipe we might be better off. Moved by Councilman Harper that the proposed amendments be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, and Boston Nays : None (Councilman Morris abstained) City Manager James Berzina asked for direction from the Council . If we have to widen the curb, then that falls back on us. Regarding drainage, money was one thing, and also at that time it was not needed because it was a vacant field. He feels we should bury pipes, but he feels the developers have some responsibility in this matter. In the absence of zoning we cannot take the posture to enforce deed restrictions. It may possibly be that when these streets are widened the character of the neighborhood may change. 384 Councilman Harper stated that we will have a lot of people traveling on residential streets, and people on those streets will not be able to do all they had in the past. The motion for Ordinance No. 26-84, as amended, was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, and Boston Nays: None (Councilman Morris abstained. ) Item 13b ORDINANCE NO. 27-84 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE BOND FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Councilman Morris that Ordinance No. 27-84 be passed, appropriating funds for the Thompson Road project. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 13c ORDINANCE NO. 28-84 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ADDING ARTICLE III PERTAINING TO TAX FREEZE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Moved by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 28-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Councilman Harper thinks this is a good ordinance. It will help to support our historic development. He asked what Section 28-31c means? Roger McKinney stated that they feel it should be restricted to a one-time benefit. Councilman Thomas asked why 8 years was chosen? Most are 5 years. Mr. McKinney stated that they followed the Dallas ordinance. Other cities use various approaches. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 13d ORDINANCE NO. 29-84 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTIONS 4-15 AND 4-24 OF ,THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW 'SALE OF BEER AT 4-H BARN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 31 , 1984 Moved by Councilman Harper that Ordinance No. 29-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Councilman Harper asked what proceeds we are talking about? Where will they be derived from, and what figure are we talking about? J. W. Henderson, a member of Kappa Alpha, stated that funds will be raised by admission charge of $5.00 and $6.00. They have been doing this for the past three years. Booths will also be there for sororities and various activities of M. S. U. They will take $25.00 from each booth. They contributed over $300 last year to Muscular Dystrophy from a $3000 total . They paid the band, purchased beer, and paid rent on the 4-H Barn. Councilman Morris requested a written recommendation from the Police and Parks Departments each time a request is made on the problems involved. 385 Item 13d, Contd. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 30-84 ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 25-14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW A PUBLIC DANCE AT THE 4-H BARN ON MIDWESTERN PARKWAY ON MARCH 31 , 1984. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Ordinance No. 30-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays : None Item 14a RESOLUTION NO. 34-84 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AIR SPIRIT INC. FOR LEASE OF PREMISES AT WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 34-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Thomas asked how the space would be divided? Bob Parker explained the division of it. He stated that 60-65 percent of the enplanements come from the base. There were 52,000 last year. Metro drew heavily from Rio. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 14b RESOLUTION NO. 35-84 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRANS CENTRAL AIRLINES FOR LEASE OF PREMISES AT WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 35-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Thomas noted that Trans Central has taken out some seats to give more leg room. The decreased traffic at Sheppard has been caused by the charter flights out of here. Competition is good for all of us. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 14c RESOLUTION NO. 36-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH BUNDY, YOUNG AND SIMS RELATIVE TO A NEW ROOF AT #1 FIRE STATION. Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 36-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilman Harper stated that a few years ago the roof was replaced on the higher structure. Chief Jameson stated that this will be on a lower roof level . Councilman Harper noted that this firm is not structural engineers, and asked who is going to do 386 Item 14c, Cont'd. the work? Chief Jameson could not remember the man' s name, but stated that he was involved in the original construction with Litteken, and has gone on to be a structural engineer. Councilman Harper stated that it is uncalled for to have structural deficiencies on this building. Chief Jameson stated that four or five years ago it became obvious that the roof was sagging over the engine room. The structural engineer feels this can be repaired, and get a longer life out of the building. Councilman Harper stated that he believes the re-roofing and struc- tural design of the previous work was two-thirds of the cost of the original building. He requested the name of the engineering consultant. He also feels we may need some insulation on the roof at this time. The motion was carried by the following vote. :A es Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and y y Boston Nays: None Item 14d RESOLUTION NO. 37-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT TO FARMER DRILLING COMPANY OF OLNEY FOR AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE AND POLES ON CITY PROPERTY AT LAKE KICKAP00. Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 37-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris , and Boston Nays: None Item 15a Moved by Councilman Morris that bids be awarded, as follows, for tires, tubes, and retread tires. a. Motorcycle tires - Van Leeuwen, Inc. - $1 ,578.00 b. Tubes - A to Z Tire - $9,432.62 c. Retreads - Performance Tire - $37,327.48 Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried unanimously. Passenger, truck, and off-highway tires will be purchased under a Goodyear State of Texas Contract. Utilization of this contract will save the City more than $11 ,000 over the lowest responsible bid for this category. Item 15b RESOLUTION NO. 38-84 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF BOWLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM PUMP STATION AT WEEKS PARK GOLF COURSE. Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 38-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 15c Discussion was held on a proposed resolution to install an automatic irrigation system at Weeks Park Golf Course. It was moved by Councilman Harper and seconded by Councilman Swift that the resolution be passed. 387 Item 15c, Cont'd. Parks Director Bill Hursh indicated that some of the bidders had too much work to do at this time to bid on it. Councilman Harper asked Mr. Hursh if he feels we got a fair shake from these people in Virginia? Could we get more bidders if we re-bid it? Mr. Hursh stated that the Park Department has been on this project for over a year. Part of this reasoning is to get someone to get them out of it so we will have time to grow some grass this summer. They only have 60 calendar days to complete it. Councilman Wilson stated that he feels it is our responsibility to work with potential bidders to be sure that we will have a sufficient number of bidders . He is not comfortable with this. Councilman Morris wondered if perhaps we did not shake the bushes enough in seeking out bidders. Mr. Hursh feels this is a good company. They did not have anything to check the cost against, however. Councilman Harper stated that four of the people stated they did not know about the project, or they would have bid on it. Some did state they were too busy. The motion for passage of the resolution failed by the following vote. Ayes: None Nays: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Bill Hursh will get the list of bidders for the Council to review. Item 15d RESOLUTION NO. 39-84 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO BOWLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR WATER DISTRI- BUTION IMPROVEMENTS ALONG KELL FREEWAY BETWEEN ALLENDALE ROAD AND CYPRESS PLANT Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 39-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays : None Item 15e RESOLUTION NO. 40-84 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHARON LANE PROJECT 84-1 . Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 40-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilman Thomas noted that there is a difference in square foot on Sharon and Thompson Road. It looks like they raised one, and lowered another. He feels we should look at these bids closer. Councilman Harper stated that concrete costs for the future should be looked at closer. Lake Park Drive is an example of a concrete street that has been there 25 years. Councilman Wilson asked if we have some kind of formula on the traffic for both projects? Mr. Berzina stated that with the exception of Thompson, they are viewed as residential for asphalt usage. Councilman Harper stated that concrete streets last three times longer than asphalt streets if they are built right. Mr. Berzina stated that they will be looking a lot more on quality of streets. He also feels that concrete is a better street, and may be worth the extra money. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 15f RESOLUTION NO. 41 -84 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID ON THOMPSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 83-2 TO THE ZACK BURKETT COMPANY 388 Item 15f, Cont'd. Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 41-84 be passed. Motion seconded b Councilman Thomas and carried b the following vote. Y � Y 9 Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Back to Item 15c, Bill Hursh stated that 11 people picked up plans. They may have overlooked someone. Councilman Harper stated that all of the people he talked to are on that list, except one. Councilman Thomas wondered if we would pick up enough revenue from the golf course to pay for the difference in the bids? The Council agreed to a special meeting to consider award of the bid after it is re-bid. Item 16a RESOLUTION NO. 42-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 , NORTH BEVERLY PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS Moved by Councilman Morris that Resolution No. 42-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 17a Moved by Councilman Morris that authority be granted to advertise -For bids to construct a gas cylinder storage room at the Health Unit. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson. Dr. Benson stated that the plans and specifications of Litteken-Paul Associates are satisfactory to the Fire Marshal . The motion was carried unanimously. Item 17b Moved by Councilman Morris that authority be granted to re-advertise for bids for an irrigation system at Weeks Park Golf Course. Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Item 18a Moved by Councilman Thomas, for discussion, that authority be granted to engage BIF Company to rework and restore pneumatic control system at Cypress Street Water Plant. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Jerry Gross stated that we will continue to do in-house maintenance, but periodically we will ask BFI to do other maintenance. Mr. Biggs feels they are making a wise move. The motion was carried unanimously. On other business, Councilman Harper noted a large amount of trash blowing around the City. Dallas/Fort Worth has some regulations. 389 Item 18a, Cont'd. Councilman Thomas mentioned trash coming out of uncovered trucks, A.1s0, gravel from trucks on the Jacksboro Highway. We may have some ordinance to cover this. Enforcement may be a problem. Items 18c, d The City Council recessed at 11 :30 A. M. for executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Paragraph (g) , of the Revised Civil Statutes. The meeting resumed at 2:40 P. M. Moved by Councilman Morris that the following be appointed to the Traffic Safety Council for two-year terms from March 6, 1984 through March 4, 1986. a. Richard Bailey - reappointed b. Lt. Colonel Jane Sewell - reappointed c. Kim Curtz - appointed (replacing Bill Warren) d. Roy Longrier - appointed (replacing Doyle Wood) e. Miles Graham - appointed to replace Guillermo Garcia Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that Carole Sinclair be appointed to the Mayor' s Commission on the Status of Women (replacing Janet Anderson) , for a term from March 6, 1984 to September 30, 1984. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that the following be appointed to the Civil Service Commission for terms as noted. a. Dr. Guillermo Garcia - March 1 , 1985 (replacing Moises Garcia) b. Ben Valdez - March 1 , 1986 ( replacing Glynn Purtle) c. Shirley Woods - March 1 , 1987 (re-appointed) Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that Raymond Dusek, Jr. be appointed to the Hospital Board for a term from March 6, 1984 to April 1 , 1984. (replacing Marvin Traywick) Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that Anthony Nash be appointed to the Youth .Activities Advisory Council , from Holland School . Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that the following be appointed to the Charter Review Commission. a. Michael Flavin d. John Hampton b. Lindsey Walker e. Hardy McAlister c. Louis Esquibel f. Horace Boston Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that the following be appointed to the Lake Wichita Task Force. a. Ed Biggs g. Donald 'Christian b. Jon Rivkin h. Dr. Bill Dean c. Leon Sanner i . Charles Thomas d. Charles White j. Joe Tom White e. Don James k. L. H. Smith f. Kenneth Cunningham 1 . C. W. Brownlee Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. 390 The City Council adjourned at 2:45 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 7984. Mayor ATTEST: ' i