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Min 07/29/1985 f 786 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building July 29, 1985 Items 1&2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called joint session with the Wichita County Commissioners Court on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Gary D. Cook Mayor Thomas E. Swift Charles Thomas Charles Harper Councilmen Craig A. Wilson Bill Palmer James A. Welburn James Berzina City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred L. Werner Chief Accounting Officer The invocation was given by Councilman Harper. The meeting was called to order by both Mayor Cook and Judge Bacus. Those present for the County were Judge Tom Bacus, Gordon Griffith, Dod Wiley, Weldon Nix, and Bud Greer. Item 3 RESOLUTION NO. 95-85 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WICHITA COUNTY CONCERNING JAIL AND DISPATCHING SERVICES. Moved by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 95-85 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper. Moved by Commissioner Wiley that Resolution No. 95-85 be passed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Greer. Commissioner Griffith noted that he did not see that an additional picture was necessary for sending back to the Police. Police Chief Harrelson stated that they will not be taking pictures of all persons going over there, if there is a current picture available. They maintain mug books. They have classifiers of finger prints in the department. There is an on-going need at this time. On any individual who is booked in at the County, we will need a negative of that person. If we do not have pictures or fingerprints on file, we will need that information. Councilman Harper asked about Paragraph 2 of the contract on persons who need medical attention? Chief Harrelson stated that we do not put people into jail who need medical attention. If he gets sick in jail , the Sheriff' s Department would be responsible to see that he gets medical attention. Judge Bacus stated that he did not think they would see city prisoners in there long enough to make a difference. They will only be there a day or two. City Attorney H. P. Hodge commented on Paragraph 1 , stating that Judge Gillen had noted that if a city warrant is issued it is already a probable cause. They would just notify the Sheriff that he was picked up on a warrant. Also, in Paragraph 8, Judge Gillen mentioned the bond schedule for city offenses. If the prisoner has been picked up on a warrant, they will already have this. The warrant number can be furnished. Mayor Cook noted that there has been a joint meeting between the Police Department, Sheriff' s Department, City Council , and Administration to coordinate this agreement. 787 Item 3, cont'd. Councilman Harper mentioned the fee in Paragraph 14, suggesting that they make it annually, on or before July 1 , if it needs to be adjusted. Commis- sioner Griffith agreed. Councilman Thomas suggested that it be reviewed by the City Manager and County Judge, along with the Sheriff and Police Chief. Commissioner Griffith wondered if it would be possible for the City to take in the Southeast corner of the County? Chief Harrelson stated that they barely have enough officers now to make the calls they need to make. They could not handle it without adding additional officers. He would have to make a study to determine just how many they would need. Councilman Thomas asked how a robbery would be handled just outside the city limits? Chief Harrelson stated that they are doing that now. Councilman Harper asked if dispatching would also include fire ? Chief Harrelson stated that it would. Commissioner Wiley asked if there would be such a thing as a policeman getting to the County line, and saying he cannot go any further? Chief Harrelson stated that they have not been restricted. Councilman Wilson lauded this contract as a win/win situation for the citizens of our county. The motion was carried by the following vote, with modifications to Para- graphs 2,8, and 14. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn. Nays: None The motion was carried unanimously by the Commissioners Court. The Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:40 A.M. The City Council continued in session. Items 4&5 The votes cast at the bond election on July 23, 1985, were canvassed by the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 80-85 ORDINANCE CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS Moved by Councilman Palmer that Ordinance No. 80-85 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Welburn, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilman Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Palmer, and Welburn Nays: None Item 6 The meeting recessed into a workshop in the conference room to discuss bond refunding. The Council announced at 11:00 A.M. that they would go into executive session under the provisions of Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraph (e) of the Revised Civil Statutes. They reconvened in open session at 11:55 A.M. Norma Crane discussed the handicapped park, proposed to be located at Hamilton Park. She would like to get the public to pay for the equipment, which will cost $17,000. Restrooms are available here. Councilman Harper felt that we should consider the request of Lee Williamson, Wichita Falls Independent School District, who suggested Cunningham School Park. They have not offered any funds. Mayor Cook felt that we should have two parks accessible for the handicapped, and that we should work with the School in a joint effort for Cunningham School Park, as well as Hamilton Park. 88 Item 6, cont'd. Mayor Cook stated that he had talked with Gayla Morris regarding the role of Julie Cadle, who was hired as the Mainstreet Coordinator for Midtown Now. She apparently sees herself more as a "gopher" for the Executive Director, than as the Coordinator. Mrs. Morris proposed that they re-activate the com- mission on revitalization, so that she would be reporting to that Commission. The City Manager stated that they had made a commitment of $50,000 for three years. Councilman Harper proposed that we get a written contract with Midtown Now that spells out all responsibilities. Some discussion was held on the California Street bridge, with the City Manager stating that they will not put the bridge back. The City Council adjourned/at 12:15 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this <F�-?f�-day of 1985. Gar oo yor ATTEST: Wilma J. Thomcfs, CMC, City Clerk