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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
February 17, 1981
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.
Kenneth Hill Mayor
Marvin Traywick
John Hampton, Jr.
Carol Russell Aldermen
James B. Thomas
Horace 0. Boston
Stuart Bach City Manager
11. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Arthur Dewitt Assistant Accounting Officer
Curtis Smith Absent
The invocation was given by Aldermen Traywick.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Traywick that minutes of the meeting held February 3,
1981 , be approved, with the correction on Item 7a to include the original motion
and second, which were later withdrawn.
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously.
Items 4a - 9b
Item 5d was deleted.
Moved by Alderman Hampton that the remaining items on the Consent Agenda be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boston.
Item 4a
ORDINANCE NO. 3766
ORDINANCE SETTING REFUSE RATES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING ALLEY
PAVING PROJECTS.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas , and Boston
Nays : None
Item 4b
ORDINANCE NO. 3767
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF THE SIXTEEN (16)
UNITS OF THE 1980 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM IN
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AS DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3687
DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH TIMMONS-ANDERSON CORPORATION, WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND
PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES
IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO SUNDRY
CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESSMENTS;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING
THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN
APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Item 4b, cont'd.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas , and Boston
Nays: None
Item 4c
ORDINANCE NO. 3768
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS OF PORTIONS OF
STREETS AT LOCATIONS OUT OF THE 1980 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT
PAVING PROGRAM, DELETING SAME FROM CONTRACT WITH TIMMINS-ANDERSON
CORPORATION WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; AN CANCELING THE ASSESSMENT LIENS
LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES.
Alderman Thomas inquired what legal work will have to be done over which has
already been done? Director of Public Works Ernest Lillard stated that it depends
on what program it will go under. City Manager Stuart Bach stated that Community
Development regulations prohibit assessment paving programs . This is the last
ordinance on Community Development funds for assessment paving.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
Item 5a
RESOLUTION NO. 2729
RESOLUTION CALLING REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 4, 1981 .
THAT:BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
An election shall be held in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas on April 4, 1981
for electing the following officials of said City:
Alderman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Place One
Alderman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Place Two
Alderman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Place Three
The said election shall be held at the following named places with the following
persons as Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges within the following
Precincts , to-wit:
(The voters residing in the corporate limits of Wichita Falls within the County
precinct numbers given herein vote in the City boxes as shown below. )
COUNTY JUDGE CITY
PRECINCT AND BOX
NUMBER VOTING PLACE ALTERNATE NUMBER
1 & 2 Wichita County Courthouse Mr. Manuel Navarrete 1
7th and Lamar Mrs. Sharen Smith,
Alternate
3 & 4 Lamar School Mrs . Bob Wise 2
2206 Lucas Mrs. Lallora Taylor, w =
Alternate
5 & 50 McGaha School Mrs. Ellen R. Wages 3
1615 Midwestern Pkwy. Mrs. Ruth Graham,
Alternate
6 & 43 Ben Franklin School Mrs. Edwin G. Brown 4
2112 Speedway Mrs. Sue Wills ,
Alternate
7,40,54 Washington Kindergarten Mrs. A. L. Wilson 5
600 Flood Mrs. Clara Foreman,
Alternate
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Item 5a, cont'd.
8 Fain School Mrs. John Dawson 6
1404 Norman Mrs. Dorman Anderson,
Alternate
9 & 11 Administration Building Mrs . Philip Haubert 7
(Reagan Jr. High) Mr. Roy Bowling,
1104 Broad Alternate
10 & 15 Alamo School Mrs. Patti Faye Gentry 8
1912 llth Mrs. Tommy Murdock,
Alternate
12,31 ,48,58 Texas Hwy. Dept. Hq. Mr. Horace Downing 9
1601 Southwest Pkwy. Mr. A. C. Comstock,
Alternate
13,26,61 ,62 Fannin School Mrs. Jim Barnes Smith 10
710 Burk Rd. Mrs . Doris Wilson,
Alternate
14 & 45 Crockett School Mrs. Betty Welch 11
3015 Avenue I Mrs. Sadie M. Ross,
Alternate
16,57,59 Rider High School Mrs. Edna Capron 12
4611 Cypress Mrs. Opal Bartosh,
Alternate
17 & 47 Tech. Training Center Mrs . J. D. Dixon 13
1609 Blonde Mrs. Doris Beard,
Alternate
41 Huey School Mrs. D. L. Chancellor 14
1513 North 6th Mrs. Gladys Moore,
Alternate
18,42,46 Hirschi High School Mrs. D. A. Shook 15
3106 Borton Lane Mrs. Carla Bruce,
Alternate
19 & 44 Wichita Falls High School Mr. T. F. Barnett 16
2149 Avenue H Mrs. Julia Tillerson,
Alternate
20 & 22 Zundelowitz Jr. High Mrs. Ethel Rutherford 17
1706 Polk Mrs. Guillermo Garcia,
Alternate
21 & 53 Harrell (School ) Center Mrs. 0. W. Loveless 18
3115 5th Street Mrs. Rita Tucker,
Alternate
23,24,25 Sam Houston School Mrs. George Stracener 19
2500 Grant Mrs. Charles Box,
Alternate
30 & 51 Barwise Jr. High School Mrs . E. E. Wood 20
3807 Grant Mrs. E. L. Callender,
Alternate
52 Ben Milam School Mrs . James T. Spray 21
2906 Stearns Mr. James T. Spray,
Alternate
55 & 56 Cunningham School Mrs. Iwilda Mitchell 22
4107 Phillips Mrs. Edith Eckert,
Alternate
The presiding judge for each precinct shall appoint not less than two nor
more than four clerks who shall assist the presiding judge and alternate presiding
judge in conducting the election.
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Item 5a, cont'd.
The City Clerk shall give notice of this election by publication in a newspaper
of general circulation published in the City as required by law.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
Item 5b
RESOLUTION NO. 2730
RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CITY CHARTER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
THAT:
The price to be charged by the City for a copy of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Wichita Falls, together with a copy of each supplement which has been
issued as of the time of such sale, is hereby established at $75.00.
The fee for the annual supplement service to the Code of Ordinances is hereby
established at $20.00
The price to be charged by the City for a copy of the City Charter of the City
of Wichita Falls, together with a copy of each supplement which has been issued
as of the time of such sale, is hereby established at $4.00.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 2731
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR
MIDTOWN "2000" IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISERS,
AND ESTABLISHING LAND ACQUISITION POLICY.
THAT:BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
Section No. 1 It is necessary to acquire the following described tracts of
land for the Midtown "2000" Improvement Project under the Community Development
Block Grant Program, to wit:
MIDTOWN "2000"
Parking Lot
Lot 11 , Block 176, Original Townsite
Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas
Section No. 2 The City Manager is hereby authorized to employ appraisers to
appraise the property being acquired for the Midtown "2000" Improvement Project.
Section No. 3 The following procedures shall be used in the acquisition of
properties for the Midtown "2000" Improvement Project, the objectives of which are
to insure that uniform, fair and equitable treatment be afforded persons displaced
as a result of this federally assisted project, to encourage and expedite acquisition
by agreements with property owners to avoid litigation and relieve congestion in
courts, to assure consistent treatment for owners of real property to be so acquired,
and to promote public confidence in federal land acquisition:
A. The City shall make every reasonable effort to acquire such real property
expeditiously by negotiation.
B. Real property shall be appraised before the initiation of negotiations ,
and the owner or his representative designated in writing shall be given an opportunity
to accompany the appraiser during his inspection of the property.
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Item 5c, cont'd.
C. Before the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of such real
property, the City shall offer to acquire the property for the full amount so
established, which shall be not less than the approved appraisal of the fair
market value of the property. The owner shall be provided with a written statement
of the basis for determination of just compensation. If only a portion of the
property is acquired, the statement shall make an apportionment between the
compensation for the property acquired and the net damages or benefits to the
remaining property.
D. If the acquisition of a portion of a property would leave the owner with
an uneconomic remanant, the City will offer to acquire such uneconomic remanant.
E. If the owner is not satisfied with the City's offer, he may refuse to
accept it; if he can provide evidence concerning value or damage that warrants a
change in the City's determination of just compensation, the price will be adjusted
accordingly by the appraiser.
F. No owner shall be required to surrender possession of real property before
the City pays the agreed purchase price, or deposits with the court in which the
City has instituted a condemnation proceeding for such property, for the benefit
of the owner, an amount not less than the fair market value of such property, or
the amount of the award of compensation in the condemnation proceeding for such
property.
G. The City shall furnish the owner a statement identifying the settlement
and related costs that will be paid by the City.
H. The construction or development of a project shall be so scheduled that
no person lawfully occupying real property shall be required to move from a
dwelling (assuming a replacement dwelling will be available) or to move his
business or farm operation, without at least 90 days written notice from the City
of the date by which such move is required. However, shorter notice may be given
where HUD determines that such 90 day notice is impracticable.
I . If arrangements are made to rent the property to an owner or his tenant
for a short term or for a period subject to termination by the City on shorter
notice, the rental will not exceed the less of (1 ) the fair rental value of the
property to a short-term occupier, (2) the pro-rata portion of the fair rental
value for a typical rental period, or if the owner or his tenant is an occupant
of a dwelling, the rental for such dwelling shall not exceed 25% of his income.
J. The City shall not advance the time of condemnation or defer negotiations
or condemnation and the deposit of funds in court for the use of the owner, or
take any other action which is coercive or misleading in nature in order to compel
an agreement on the price to be paid for the property.
K. If any interest in real property is to be acquired by the exercise of
the power of eminent domain, the City shall institute formal condemnation proceedings
to prove the fact of the taking of real property.
L. In any case in which a notice is served by the City of its intention to
acquire real property, initiation of negotiations shall occur within 90 days of
the service of such notice of intention.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays: None
Item 6a
Discussion on award of bid for four additional motorcycles for the Police
Department centered around the $2.00 each difference in the two bids received.
It was pointed out that bids were offered to everyone, and some failed to respond
with a bid. The staff felt that these were legitimate bids. One bidder was
local and one was from out of town.
The bid for four Kawasaki motorcycles was awarded to Eddie Hill 's Fun Cycles
in the amount of $17,588.00.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
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/'Item 6b
Bids for cars and trucks were awarded as follows.
a. Ralph Morgan Dodge--23 cars--$172,772.20
b. Kidwell GMC--6 trucks--$96,247.47
c. Ralph Morgan Dodge--13 pickups and 1 van--$82,675.98
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
Item 6c
The bid for four dump beds was awarded to Longhorn Trailer Company in the
amount of $20,197.00.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
Item 6d
The bids for a truck and tree spade for the Park Department were awarded as
follows.
a. Kidwell GMC--9,000 GVW Pickup--$6,821 .19
b. Vermeer Mfg. Co. , Dallas ,--tree spade--$11 ,927.00
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
1'Item 7a
RESOLUTION NO. 2732
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF WEEKS PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, as owner, and C. D. Graham Construction
Co. , Inc. , as contractor, entered into a contract dated April 15, 1980, wherein
said contractor agreed to construct the Weeks Park Golf Course Clubhouse; and,
WHEREAS, said construction has been completed in accordance with the plans
and specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the total contract price for such project is $255,114.92, of which
$229,400.25 has been paid to the contractor, leaving a balance of $25,714.67; the
contract provides that $500 shall be withheld as an additional bond for the
guarantee period of one year, which leaves the amount of $25,214.67 due to the
contractor at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The construction of the Weeks Park Golf Course Clubhouse is hereby accepted
by the City of Wichita Falls, and the City Manager is directed to pay to the said
contractor the amount due at this time as set out above; at the end of one year,
the $500 which is being withheld may be released to the contractor, subject to any
claims under the guarantees.
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Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston " "'
Nays : None
✓Item 8
Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received.
a. Design Review Commission--January 29, 1981
b. Arts Commission--January 20, 1981
c. Traffic Safety Council--February 4, 1981
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays: None
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+ ✓Item 9a
Mayor Hill appointed G. A. Benesh, William L. Otten, and Norman F. Carroll
as substitute judges for Municipal Court.
✓RESOLUTION NO. 2733
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALBERT T. NICE MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR A TWO YEAR
TERM, AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE SUBSTITUTE JUDGES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
THAT:
Albert T. Nice is hereby appointed Municipal Judge of the City of Wichita
Falls for a term of two years beginning March 7, 1981 , with an annual salary of
$23,750.00.
The appointment by the Mayor of G. A. Benesh, William L. Otten and Norman
F. Carroll as substitute judges for a term of two years, beginning March 7, 1981 ,
is hereby consented to and confirmed.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
rItem 9b
The ambulance service bid opening date was changed from February 16, 1981
to March 2, 1981 .
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays: None
;,3 tem 1 Oa
A public hearing was opened on hazardous structures.
Smitty B. Walker, 5215 Jamaica, appeared regarding his property at 1051 West
Wenonah. He stated that he had a fire in December. The property has now been
secured; however, no other corrective action has been taken. He believes he can
have the work completed within 60 days from now.
No one else desired to be heard.
ORDINANCE NO. 3769
ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR
STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR.
VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3769 be passed, granting Mr.
Walker an additional 30 days .
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas , and Boston
Nays: None
Item 5a
Moved by Alderman Thomas that city election workers be paid $3.00 per hour,
and that judges be paid an additional $10.00 for handling election returns and
supplies.
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell .
Discussion was held on the maximum amount which could be paid to election
judges for making returns of the election. Mayor Hill and Alderman Traywick felt
that the maximum amount of $20.00 should be paid.
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Item 5a, cont'd.
The original motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Alderman Traywick that all election workers be paid $3.00 per hour,
plus an additional $20.00 for each judge.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boston, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , and Boston
Nays: Alderman Thomas
y� Item 11 a
Neal R. Sanders, a Data Processing employee, was honored as Employee of the
Month for February. Mayor Hill presented him with a plaque and two tickets each
to a theatre and dinner.
Item 12a
A proposed ordinance was presented authorizing the sale of beer on the premises
of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Hall .
✓ORDINANCE NO. 3770
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF BEER AT A FUND RAISING DINNER AT OUR
LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH HALL ON MARCH 14, 1981 .
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3770 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays: Mayor Hill and Alderman Traywick
✓'Item 12b
A proposed ordinance was presented waiving Section 2202.1 of the building
code to allow a facade extension on street right-of-way.
� ORDINANCE NO. 3771
ORDINANCE GRANTING WAIVER OF SECTION 2202.1 OF THE BUILDING CODE TO
ALLOW THE NEW FACADE ON STALEY BUILDING TO PROJECT OVER THE STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3771 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton.
Alderman Russell stated that it is her understanding that despite her efforts
to get lenient wording in this ordinance that both parties can live with, and giving
as much flexibility as possible, the other parties have chosen to stand firm and
not agree. If they are willing to spend time, energy, and money, she does not
understand why they will not agree to a reasonable additional working of this
ordinance. She stated that she is for progress in the midtown area, and she does
not understand their failure to agree to this reasonable wording.
The motion was carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Thomas , and Boston
Nays : Alderman Russell
Item 12c
A proposed ordinance was presented amending the motor vehicle junk yard
ordinance to allow for the waiver of certain screening requirements.
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Item 12c, cont'd.
�ORDINANCE NO. 3772
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 3758 SECTION 5 AND ALLOWING, UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS, PARTIAL WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ENCLOSURE PROVIDING
FOR RECISION OF THE WAIVER, AND PROVIDING FOR APPEAL OF DECISIONS.
Moved by Alderman Traywick that Ordinance No. 3772 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Thomas, and Boston
Nays: None
Item 13
City Manager Stuart Bach presented several priority proposals for recommended
appropriations.
Holliday Creek improvements were discussed. Mr. Bach stated that an attempt
would be made to get donations of right-of-way along the Creek from public entities
including the school district, Midwestern State University, and the state hospital .
The City of Wichita Falls already owns about 48 acres. The land has no other
value. They will also contact other property owners along the creek, and ask for
donations of right-of-way to the City. This could be a tax write-off. They may
also run into some instances where they will have to buy the right-of-way. They
will need 210 feet of right-of-way if they can get it. We also want to request
Congressional authorization for $250,000 to meet the Corps ' engineering capability
this fiscal year. We will also ask for authorization to construct it. It is
also proposed to begin dredging and cleaning by utilizing $20,000 in general fund
monies, plus additional Community Development funds. This amount of money will
take care of about six to seven blocks. This will facilitate the flow, but it
will not stop the flooding. We can only get on the land that the City owns, or
that property owners give us consent. If property owners fail to give us permission
to clean it up, then we can envoke the provisions of the weed lot ordinance. The
preliminary design work will also be done in conjunction with locally required
bridges, utility and drainage structure relocations and adjustments.
Alderman Traywick commended the City Manager for taking this positive action,
but asked him if he plans at this time to address the Lake Wichita Dam problem?
The City Manager stated that he does not. He only plans to address the flooding on
Holliday Creek.
The City Manager addressed the street rehabilitation improvement program.
He proposed the reconstruction of 53 blocks of tornado damaged streets, and 57
blocks of wornout streets located outside the tornado area. He also proposes
overlaying of 90 blocks, seal coating 85 blocks of streets as a preventive
maintenance measure, and seal coat surfacing of approximately 20 blocks of
presently unsurfaced streets, the rehabilitation of 50 blocks of streets , and
the provision of funds for use in the assessment paving of approximately 10
blocks of streets.
Director of Public Works Ernest Lillard stated that we have approximately
150 blocks of unpaved streets . Part of them are roads with undeveloped property
on them. About 100 blocks would serve a limited purpose, but there are 50 blocks
that really need to be improved. This can be accomplished in three or four years.
The City Manager explained that we need to appropriate $197,931 to fund the
Wichita County Appraisal District.
Mr. Bach also requested a $201 ,000 appropriation to install utility lines
for water and sewer services to the Lake Shore Drive Area.
Mr. Bach explained that the solid waste management system is comprised of
the landfill , transfer station and all associated equipment, lands, etc.
The City Manager discussed tornado related projects. In Kiwanis Park, it is
estimated that it will take $140,000 to replace a concession stand, to rebuild
parking lots, and to replace damaged turf and irrigation systems. He also proposed
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Item 13, cont'd.
that we request that HUD allow the City to use $128,000 in Discretionary Grant funds
to remove partial walls, slabs, and other tornado debris from 256 privately owned
lots. He also recommended $6,600 to refurbish tornado damaged traffic signal poles
at Hatton Road and Norman Street on the Jacksboro Highway.
Discussion was held on whether the City should remove these walls, etc. from
private property, instead of the property owners. Alderman Thomas asked if we
have any statistics on these 256 remaining properties which have not been cleaned
up as to whether they have talked to Interfaith Disaster Service? Planning
Director Roger McKinney stated that these 256 did not qualify under the income
guidelines for Interfaith Disaster Service. He stated that there are at least 400
lots not yet built on. These 256 lots are properties not owned by a developer.
Aldermen Traywick and Thomas questioned whether this could be considered as
discrimination and a misappropriation of public funds to assist private property
owners since it was not done for everyone.
Alderman Hampton noted that some neighborhoods are being built back better
than before the tornado, and it might help them to get rid of these slabs. Alderman
Thomas commented that high interest rates are the problem.
The Council wondered if we could get the property owner to provide fifty percent
of the funds, and the City provide the other half? The City would have to have the
property owner's consent to go on the property.
The City Manager mentioned a possible appropriation of $309,000 for construction
of a relocated replacement fire station, and reconstruction of Weeks Park Golf Club
House, both of which were destroyed in the tornado. Mr. Bach stated that we are
still negotiating with Federal Emergency Management Administration officials
concerning a portion of this amount.
Mr. Bach also requested an appropriation of $7,300 from the West Texas Utility
Fund for engineering work on a study of rehabilitation of Lake Kickapoo dam and
outlet works.
City Manager Stuart Bach requested an additional $137,070 to adequately renovate
the church building purchased for Municipal Court use into an office complex. Of
this amount, $50,000 is proposed to come from bond fund earnings, and the balance
from a general fund reserve appropriation.
Alderman Traywick asked if these proposals would affect other service levels
which we have? The City Manager stated that it would not.
Item 14a
ORDINANCE NO. 3773
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WEST TEXAS ELECTRIC
FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3773 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Traywick, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas , and Boston
Nays : None
Item 14b
ORDINANCE NO. 3774
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT
NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3774 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Traywick, and carried by the following vote.
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Item 14b, cont'd.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
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Item 14c
ORDINANCE NO. 3775
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER & SEWER REVENUE
FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3775 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Traywick, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays : None
Item 14d
ORDINANCE NO. 3776
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS.
It was pointed out that $83,508 was saved by not purchasing as many vehicles.
This ordinance places this amount in the solid waste system.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3776 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas , and Boston
Nays: None
Item 14e
ORDINANCE NO. 3777
ORDINANCE AMENDING GENERAL REVENUE SHARING APPROPRIATIONS.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3777 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Thomas, and Boston
Nays: None
Item 15b
The Board of Aldermen recessed at 10:30 A.M. for an executive session
pertaining to Article 6252-17, Section (g) of the Revised Texas Civil Statutes,
and litigation. The meeting resumed in open session at 11 :30 A.M.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the following be appointed to the Clean
Community Commission.
a. Ray Meadows--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
b. Gary Cardwell--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
c. Jimmy L. Stacks--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
d. Mrs. George Stevens--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
e. Tommy Robinson--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
f. Robert Seabury--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
g. Norma Crane--2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
h. Louis Esquibel --2-year term to expire December 31 , 1982
i . Ernest H. Myers--l-year term to expire December 31 , 1981
j. Floyd Bynum, Jr.--l -year term to expire December 31 , 1981
k. Representative from Sheppard Air Force Base--l-year term to
expire December 31 , 1981 .
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Item 15b, cont'd.
1 . James D. Lovergan--l-year term to expire December 31 , 1981
m. Paula Schaefer--l-year term to expire December 31 , 1981
n. Dean Swinney--l-year term to expire December 31 , 1981
o. Delia Edgeman--l -year term to expire December 31 , 1981
Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the following be appointed to the Motor Vehicle
Junk Yard Commission.
a. Health Department--Coolidge C. Threadgill (Primary Representative) and
Daniel W. Glass (alternate)
b. Planning Board--Wheeler Smith (Primary Representative) and Louise
Hunter (alternate)
(Representatives from the Clean Community Commission will be named after it
has been organized) .
Motion seconded by Alderman Boston, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 11 :35 A.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this J' day of A4A�' 1981 .
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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