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Min 11/21/1978 63 Wichita Falls , Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 21 , 1978 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 Fred E. Bassett Carol Russell Aldermen Curtis Smith Jim Thomas Raymond Adcock Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Gerald Carlson Chief Accounting Officer Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Hardy McAlister Absent The invocation was given by Chaplain Eliot Weinschneider, Sheppard Air Force Base. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Russell that minutes of the meeting held November 7 , 1978, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried unanimously. Items 4a through Item 4c was moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Alderman Smith that the remaining items on the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell . Item 4a RESOLUTION NO. 2249 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO BOWLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES ON PRODUCTION BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the construction of water and sanitary sewer facilities on Production Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, three bids were received, and it is found that Bowles Construction Company, Inc. who bid $70,274.89, is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Bowles Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $70,274.89 is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls a contract with Bowles Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of such improvements. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays: None Item 4b The low bid for ready-mix concrete was awarded to City Concrete Company, as follows. 2000# Mix (4sk) $29.00 CY 2500# Mix (4zsk) 30.75 CY 3000# Mix (5sk) 32.50 CY 3500# Mix (52sk) 34.25 CY Additive-Quickset (CaC12) 1% $0.80 CY; 2% $1 .60 CY 64 Item 4b, cont'd. The low bid for bulk cement was also awarded to City Concrete Company in the amount of $11 . 95 Bbl . Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays: None Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 2250 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN DEMOLITION WORK ON THE ACTIVITIES CENTER. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and C & R Construction & Management Co. , as contractor, entered into a contract dated July 14, 1978, wherein said contractor agreed to perform certain demolition work in the Activities Center; and, and, WHEREAS, said work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications ; WHEREAS, the contract price to be paid for such work was $60,946, of which $52,061 .40 has been paid to the contractor, leaving a balance due of $8,884.60. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such demolition work at the Activities Center is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, and the City Manager is directed to pay to said contractor the amount due of $8,884.60. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Atem 6a Authority was granted to advertise for bids for a microfilm camera for the Accounting Department. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None I tem 6b Authority was granted to advertise for bids for two floor hoists to be installed at Central Garage. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None ,/I tem 6c Authority was granted to advertise for bids for stage curtains in Memorial Auditorium. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None v'I tem 7 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards were received. a. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - November 8, 1978 b. Board of Electrical Examiners - November 18, 1978 C. Traffic Safety Council - November 1 , 1978 Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None v Item 8a The public hearing was opened on the 1978 annexation program. Four tracts recommended for annexation were described by Stephen Ondrejas , Director of Planning. He stated that all these tracts are either industrial or commercial . None are residential . Tracts two and three are adjacent to Expressway East Industrial District. 65 i Item 8a Tract one is south of the Northside MidwesterIrrigation n Parkway which. Tract four s tract containing should go into operation a newly constructed nursing home on in a short time. In previous public hearings by the Planning Board, only one firm objected to the proposed annexation. No one desired to be heard, and the public hearing was closed. An introduction ordinance will be prepared for the next council meeting. Item 8b, on water rate policy, was removed from the agenda. Item 9a George Studdard, Parks and Recreation Department, was honored as Employee of the Month for November. Mayor Hill presented him with a plaque and two tickets each to a theatre and dinner. 'Item 9b ymour Highway, presented a petition for disannexation of ✓William S. Myers , 5701 Se a section of the Seymour Highway because the City is not providing services. He stated that there are no laws at this time to protect them regarding disannexation, but the petition is presented to show that they are being discriminated against. He stated that septic tanks are not adequate. This area contains 27 businesses which employ 400 people. The petition also contains the names of 80 percent of the acreage owners of that area which do not have city services, and contains all but six of those who have no city services. It also contains 90 percent of the registered voters in the area. He stated that they will change the city charter to give them protection, and that he will never quit. He will continue until they listen to his pleas. He also requested that someone from that area be put on the capital improvements committee, and suggested the names of either Dub Young or August Moeller. Mr. Myers mentioned something he had read in the paper concerning a sewer line in that area. Alderman Bassett noted that he would not consider the newspaper the authority for the City. Richard Allman also requested a representative on the Citizens Advisory Committee for those who are opposed to disannexation. He suggested the names of Tom Carter, Ken Hughes , or himself. He stated that his group is not opposed to Mr. Myers having a sewer; they are just against being disannexed from the city. y Item 10a Mr. Howard Tullis presented a request to the Planning Board on November 8 for waiver of 25 foot building setback line on a proposed replat of certain lots fronting on Central Freeway with the rear of the buildings facing on Wolcott Lane. The Suburu Agency is located on this property. The Planning Board recommended that he be allowed to construct a building 4.5 feet from the rear property line, and with a 15 foot front building setback. The Planning Division could not support this waiver because the residential property on Wolcott should not be forced to face the rear of commercial buildings on or near the right-of-way. Previous replats in this block have been required to provide a fifteen foot setback on Wolcott Lane. Alderman Adcock stated that he agrees with Mr. Ondrejas on this matter. ORDINANCE NO. 3398 AN ORDINANCE MONIOFMTHE SETBACK TY OFREQUIREMENTS FAOLSA TEXAS. CERTAINLOT IN THE B.B. WOODALL SUBDIVIS Moved by Alderman Bassett that Ordinance No. 3398 be passed, approving the waiver of fifteen feet for both front and rear. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Item 10b Golden Distributing Company has requested waiver of setback requirements for signs which were installed in violation of the city ordinance within the 25 foot building setback limit. 66 Item 10b, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Bassett that the waiver be denied. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock. Bob Heavers, 2315 Antigua, represented Golden Distributing Company. He stated that they have built a wholesale distribution company in an area which is not presently developed at Barnett Road and Kell . They hired a sculptor from California to design and place the signs. The builder and architect overlooked the requirements of permits . The signs were put up by the sculptor from California. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommended that they be allowed to keep the signs. The main sign is set back 18 feet from the property line. Two other signs are very close to the property line. Ernest Lillard , Director of Public Works, stated that there are three separate areas in which the signs are in violation of the city ordinance. He stated that this sign has a pedestal 25 to 30 inches square instead of 12 inches. Also, the size of the sculpture is larger than 80 inches on top. The ground in the 25 foot building setback line. The reason forrthis isgto preventhtrrafficcompletely blockage. Alderman Smith stated that he would not want to make him move it without looking at it firsthand to see if it is an obstruction. Alderman Adcock stated that he would also like to see what they have before he makes a decision, and he withdrew his second to the motion. ✓ Moved by Alderman Smith that action be postponed on this matter until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas , and carried unanimously. "Item l0a Howard L. Tullis , 1331 Sycamore, Burkburnett, was given an opportunity to speak to his request for waiver of setback requirements. He was not present for the previous action which was taken. He stated that he would need a 42 foot building line from Wolcott in order to make this property useful , and requested the waiver. Ed Ilschner asked Mr. Tullis if he planned to take access from Wolcott from the rear of his property. Mr. Tullis stated that he did not. No further action was taken. Item IOc A proposed ordinance was presented establishing civil service positions in the Fire Department. ;i ORDINANCE NO. 3399 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-127 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATORS BY ONE AND TO ELIMINATE THE POSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3399 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays: None 'Item 11a " A proposed resolution was presented creating Because We Care Committee, which was requested by the City Council PTA. N RESOLUTION NO. 2251 RESOLUTION CREATING BECAUSE WE CARE COMMITTEE. SECTION 1 . There is hereby created a committee to be known as the Because We Care Committee, which shall be composed of fourteen members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City, and they shall serve without pay. SECTION 2. The members of the committee shall be appointed by the Board of Aldermen for the term of one year. One of the members will be a representative of the Executive Board of the Wichita Falls City Council PTA; the other thirteen members shall be selected from agencies , groups or area which have special interest in the welfare of youth. 67 Item lla, cont'd. SECTION 3. The Board of Aldermen shall appoint one member to serve as chairman. The committee may appoint such other officers from amoung its members, and adopt such rules for the transaction of its authorized business, as it may desire. SECTION 4. The existence of this committee shall cease, and this resolution shall be automatically repealed on the day of the second regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen in November, 1979, unless the Board of Aldermen adopt another resolution extending the life of the committee. SECTION 5. This committee shall have only advisory powers to the Board of Aldermen. The purpose of the committee is to study the environment around the city's schools and in the city in general as it would affect the well-being of the city's youth. The committee shall make recommendations to improve the environment of the City to the Board of Aldermen or through other proper channels as they deem appropriate. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2251 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock. Alderman Russell asked if they could change the title of the committee to something more identifiable? City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that they could name it anything they desire. She suggested a name that would have something to do with the status of children. She made an amendment to the motion to change the name to something else; however, no second was received. Alderman Bassett stated that he would convey her concern to the committee. Alderman Thomas was satisfied with the present name. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas, Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None Moved by Alderman Bassett that the following persons be appointed to the committee. a. Dr. Lee Williamson b. Bill Bartlett c. Graham Ball d. Curtis Harrelson e. Dr. A. W. Pierce f. Pat Wolverton g. Mrs . S. M. Farrier h. Louis Esquibel i . Ann Whitmire j. CMSgt. H. P. Harvey k. James Williams 1 . Fred Bassett m. Dr. Arthur Beyer n. Mrs. Glenda Meyer, Chairman Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried unanimously. v Items llb and llc, dealing with water rates for Archer City and Olney, were removed from the agenda. ,,Item 11 d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of land owned by the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2. This 22 acres of land is located near Kadane Corner, and was used as a residence for one of the ditch riders. The property is no longer needed. ,'RESOLUTION NO. 2252 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF LAND NEAR KADANE CORNER TO SAM HUNTER. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County Improvement District No. 2 own a two and one-half acre tract of land out of the William H. Spillers Survey, Abstract No. 258, in Wichita County, Texas , which land is described in a deed dated February 6, 1936, from S. M. Gose, Jr. et al to Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 1 and Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2, which deed is recorded in the deed records of Wichita County, Texas ; and, 68 Item lld, cont'd. WHEREAS, the City and Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2 no longer have any use for this tract of land, and it is deemed advisable to sell the same; and, WHEREAS, this property was advertised for sale on sealed bids , and four bids were received, of which the bid of Sam Hunter in the amount of $6,100 was the highest and best bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The sale of the above described tract of land, reserving all oil , gas and other minerals , to Sam Hunter for the sum of $6,100 is hereby approved , and the City Manager is authorized to execute a deed for the City of Wichita Falls, acting with Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2, conveying such land to Sam Hunter. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2252 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays: None Item 12a The bids received for construction of the farmers ' market were substantially above the budgeted funds available. It was recommended that the bids be rejected, and that permission be granted to receive proposals for a construction manager for the farmers' market. By using a construction manager instead of a prime contractor, it is felt that we will be able to construct the market within the available budget. Moved by Alderman Thomas that the bids be rejected , and that we solicit for a construction manager. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Item 12b, pertaining to remodeling of the Activities Center, was removed from the agenda. Item 12c A proposed resolution was presented awarding contracts for demolition of hazardous structures. V RESOLUTION NO. 2253 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS TO HERSHELL ADAMS, BOYD CURTIS AND DENVER HAWKINS FOR DEMOLITION OF HAZARDOUS STRUCTURES AND THE CLEARING AND CLEANING OF LOTS. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the demolition of certain hazardous structures and the clearing and cleaning of lots at various locations in the City; and, WHEREAS, five bids were received, three of which were low bids ; the bid of Hershell Adams was low on one of seventeen lots , the bid of Boyd Curtis was low on fifteen of seventeen lots and the bid of Denver Hawkins was low on one of seventeen lots ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bids of Hershell Adams in the amount of $300.00 for one of seventeen lots, Boyd Curtis in the amount of $5,566.00 for fifteen of seventeen lots and Denver Hawkins in the amount of $50.00, to be paid to the City of Wichita Falls, for one of seventeen lots are hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls contracts with the above for the demolition of such hazardous structures and the clearing and cleaning of such lots. Moved by Alderman Smith that Resolution No. 2253 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Russell , Smith, and Adcock Nays : None (Alderman Thomas was out of the room) . 69 Item 4c Bids were considered on 1200 smoke detectors for the Fire Department under Community Development Block Grant. The low bidder did not meet specifications, and the second low bid was recommended. Moved by Alderman Thomas that the second low bid of Cummins Supply be accepted in the amount of $11 ,112.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Adcock Nays : None (Alderman Bassett was out of the room). 'Item 13a Permission was requested to advertise for pedestrian improvements in the midtown area. Intersections include 7th and Indiana, 8th and Scott, loth and Indiana, and 9th and Indiana. Moved by Alderman Thomas that authority be granted to advertise for bids for pedestrian improvements. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Russell , Smith, Thomas , and Adcock Nays: None (Alderman Bassett was out of the room) . ✓`Item 14a Moved by Alderman Thomas that minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board held November 8, 1978, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. vDiscussion was held on alley requirements. Ernest Lillard stated that at the present time there is no adequate system and equipment to pick up garbage from the streets. City Attorney H. P. Hodge also mentioned the advantage of alleys with regard to utilities. Alderman Adcock noted that alleys are included in the cost of homes by the developers. Aldermen Russell and Smith requested a report on an alley study. , Item 15b A proposed ordinance was presented appropriating funds for Community Action Corporation's meals-on-wheels program. ORDINANCE NO. 3400 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 11-091 -4542. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3400 be passed, appropriating $9,000 for meals-on-wheels , with the stipulation that Community Action Corporation comply with the recommendations of the Community Council . Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Bassett, Smith, Thomas , Adcock, and Alderwoman Russell Nays : None The City Manager explained that this funding covers the period from January 1 , 1979 to September 30, 1979. "Item 15c Orval Brown, 1813 Fairfax, stated that Puckett Road to the freeway is in bad condition. Ernest Lillard , Director of Public Works, explained that this street is not dedicated beyond the new development. Mr. Puckett owns the property. A subdivider is working on possibly getting the street dedicated. 70 Item 15a The Board of Aldermen recessed at 11 :00 to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters pertaining to board appointments. The meeting resumed at 12:00 P.M. , and the following appointments to the Citizens ' Advisory Committee were announced. Chairman - Dr. Art Beyer Vice Chairman - John Gavin Transportation Subcommittee Chairman - C. C. Hayley Co-Chairman - Charles Harper Otis Polk Bruce McLain Mrs. David Powers Ikard Smith Dick Darner Bo Berlin Henry Grace Tony Martinez Storm Drainage Subcommittee Chairman - C. E. Jackson Co-Chairman - Buddy Iles J. W. Jackson Colonel Robert Read Sara Douthitt Larry Lambert Harry Campsey James Irl Montgomery Joe Mayo Joe Villabos Parks and Recreation Subcommittee Chairman - Norma Crane Co-Chairman - Steve Rhone Mike Fisher Robin King Bill Drake James Esther Jerry Page Bill Gowan Mrs. Leland Allred Louis Esquibel Public Buildings Subcommittee Chairman - Phil Waggoner Co-Chairman - David Dickerson Dr. Guillermo Garcia Ken Haynes Jerry Estes Dr. Horace Boston Lonny Morrison Mrs. J. Carl Davis Roger Paulk ;F Utilities Subcommittee Chairman - Bob Hillary Co-Chairman - Dick Waggoner Tom Locke Tommy Robinson Vernodene Huckaby Don Ballard Ben Valdez, Jr. Fowler Gilchrist August Moeller Richard Allmon Finance and Executive Subcommittee Chairman - Joe Prothro Co-Chairman - David Wolverton 71 i Item 15a, cont'd. George Adams, Sr. Harrison Taylor Jerry Mathis Max Kruger Colonel Jack Humphries Herb Smith Louise Thomas (Mrs. W. S. ) Moved by Alderman Thomas that those persons named be appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee, subject to their acceptance. Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12:05 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED thi s ,) Z-/c- day of 1978. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK A