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Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Club
January 12, 1987
Item 1
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in called
session on the above date, in the Royal Room of the Wichita Club, at Eighth
and Lamar, at 11:30 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present.
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Charles Harper Mayor
Sandy Goff
Charles Thomas
Ruth Ann Allred
Ronald Buffum Councilmen
Lindsey Walker
Don Kirkham
James Berzina City Manager
H. P. Hodge City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Item 2
Charles Harper, Mayor, noted that the purpose of this meeting is to
discuss with Congressman Beau Boulter the possibility of getting McGrath
Creek included in the Holliday Creek project. Congressman Boulter was not
totally clear as to why it was not included in a Corps approved plan.
George Bonnett stated that McGrath Creek is in a preliminary phase,
not yet approved in Washington, D.C. The Holliday Creek phase is sixty
percent complete. Congressman Boulter confirmed that there is a 8.4 million
cap on this project. He will need to sit down with Mr. Dawson, and discuss
it. He will try to get a meeting in late January.
The railroad bridge was also discussed. The Council would like to
invite Mr. Dawson to Wichita Falls, at his convenience. The dirt contract
was also discussed. Mr. Bonnett stated that we need to give the dirt con-
tractor some direction. As far as dollars are concerned, McGrath Creek
is Number 1, the dam is Number 2, and the railroad bridge is Number 3.
Charles Harper, Mayor, also mentioned the cooperative agreement with
Lawton to try to develop the area. A federal enterprise zone appears
advantageous to us. This may take some special legislation. Wichita Falls
and Lawton Officials are working with three Oklahoma counties, and three
Texas counties. Congressman Boulter has been working on a rural enterprise
system, stating that this might be tied together. Charles Harper, Mayor,
noted that Altus Air Force Base, Fort Sill , and Sheppard Air Force Base
are all within a 100-mile radius. They plan to work for procurement for
these three facilities.
Councilman Buffum hoped that the large medical facility expansion which
Sheppard Air Force Base lost last year could perhaps come back in the budget.
Charles Harper, Mayor, expressed appreciation to Congressman Boulter
for meeting with them, stating that they will keep him informed. Congressman
Boulter stated that he enjoys working with them.
The City Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ��� da f 2r.cc 1 8 .
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Char es Harper, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Wilma J. Thornas, C C, City Clerk