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Min 11/06/1979 333 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 6, 1979 Items l & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room 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 John Hampton, Jr. i Carol Russell Aldermen Curtis Smith Jim Thomas Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Gerald Carlson Chief Accounting Officer Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Marvin Traywick Absent Raymond Adcock Absent The invocation was given by John Buczynski , Northwest Assembly of God Church. Mayor Hill recognized Charlie Brown, a government student at Notre Dame High School . Item 3 Moved by Alderman Smith that minutes of the meetings held October 23 and 30, 1979, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Items 4a - 8d Item 7b was moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Items 4a through 8d be approved, with the exception of Item 7b. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell . Item 4a A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented for the airport fund. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 3557 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE AIRPORT REVENUE FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None J Item 4b A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented for the water and sewer fund. ORDINANCE NO. 3558 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER & SEWER REV. FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 334 Item 4b, cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 5a ORDINANCE NO. 3559 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF LAMAR STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 5 & 6 HOLLIDAY GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 5b ORDINANCE NO. 3560 ORDINANCE SETTING REFUSE RATES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING ALLEY PAVING PROJECTS. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 5c ORDINANCE NO. 3561 ORDINANCE EXTENDING STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY FOR SEVEN DAYS. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None ✓Item 6a The low bid for a sludge applicator machine for use at the wastewater treatment plant was awarded to Rickel Manufacturing Corporation, Salina, Kansas, in the amount of $88,321 .00. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None ✓Item 6b The low bids for an annual supply of pre-mixed concrete and bulk cement for all city departments were awarded to City Concrete Company, as follows. a. Ready-Mix Concrete 2000# Mix (4sk) $36.50 CY Net 2500# Mix (42sk) $38.25 CY Net 3000# Mix (5sk) $40.00 CY Net 3500# Mix (5zsk) $41 .75 CY Net Additive-Quickset (CaC12) $1 .00 1% CY; $2.00 2% CY b. Bulk Cement - $13.40 bbl . Net Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None ✓Item 7a Authority was granted to advertise for bids for a street sweeper for the Sanitation Department. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None ✓Item 7c Authority was granted to advertise for bids for traffic signal components and cable. 335 Item 7c, cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None (Item 7d Authority was granted to advertise for bids for repair or replacement of existing hydraulic bucket truck. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 7e Authority was granted to advertise for bids for a hydraulic derrick truck with bucket attachment. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None ✓Item 7f Authority was granted to advertise for bids for a backhoe with front end loader for Utilities Equipment Services Department. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 8 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Traffic Safety Council - October 3, 1979 b. Mayor's Commission on Status of Women - October 4, 1979 c. Park Board - October 30, 1979 d. Planning Board - October 10, 1979 Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None ✓ Item 7b Permission was requested to advertise for bids for replacement trucks and vehicles for various City departments. Alderman Thomas inquired concerning the down time on our vehicles. The City Manager explained that the Police and Sanitation Departments are the two most affected by down time. We are trying to provide some standby vehicles in the Police Department. He noted that our specifications give the City the best as far as we can determine, and that we are receiving competitive bids. Moved by Alderman Thomas that authority be granted to advertise for bids for 24 cars, including one police van and for 27 trucks. Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried unanimously. �:- Item 9a The public hearing was opened on clean-up of storm damaged properties. Mrs. Hobby appeared representing the owners of the Southmoor property. She stated there has been a delay because of loans, etc. , but that the property is being restored. The contract has been awarded, and the contractor was to have started last Friday, but there was no power out there. Ernest Lillard confirmed that he had also talked to the contractor, and he expected to begin within a short time. Eugene Hair, 4003 Cynthia, stated that the Corps of Engineers cleaned his lot, and then he hired someone to clean it again. He stated that he cannot afford to 336 Item 9a, cont'd. rebuild his house right now. If he borrowed money he could not repay it. He does not want to tear his walls down because in a year or so he hopes to be able to rebuild it. He stated that he has worked twelve to fourteen hours a day since the tornado. It has been mowed twice, but he has not had the time to keep it properly mowed. Joe Ryckoff, Housing Code Enforcement Officer, stated that the notice directed Mr. Hair to clean the lot of trash, debris, weeds, and rubble. Alderman Smith inquired how long we are going to allow these walls to stand? At some point we are going to have to draw the line and require them to be cleaned up. It is very detracting and depressing. Ernest Lillard stated that up to now they have not attempted to place any pressure on these people if they are showing some improvement. He feels most of these people will do something as soon as loans are processed, etc. He feels it is up to the Council to decide when to draw the line. Alderman Smith stated that they need to do something soon to give property owners advance notice. The Mayor agreed that something needs to be done. Ernest Lillard stated that he will give the Council a report on conditions in the tornado area at the nine-month point in time. That way the property owners can be put on notice prior to one year following the tornado. Judy Hamilton Burks, 1618 Aldrich, stated they have been cleaning the property, but are not really building yet. Clarification was made on what needs to be done. Rhoda Chadwell , 3003 Stearns, desired to know what needs to be done. The property had apparently been cleaned right after inspection had been made. She does not plan to rebuild, but will sell the property. There is a 12 x 12 foot building on the property which was not damaged. The City will make a reinspection and tell Mrs. Chadwell what needs to be done. Mrs. J. R. Benson, 1405-1409 Midwestern Parkway, stated that they need some more time to clean up these properties. They are working on it, but her husband is not physically able to do too much because of a heart attack. She requested an additional 30 days. The public hearing was closed. ORDINANCE NO. 3562 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN STORM DAMAGED PROPERTIES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMOVE ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3562 be passed, and that the J. R. Benson property be given an additional 30 days. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 9b The public hearing was opened on the 1979 annexation program. Planning Director Roger McKinney stated that they looked at five areas for possible annexation. He explained the location and status of each of the tracts. Tract 5 is the only tract which has received any opposition. The Planning Board recommended that it not be included in the annexation. There is, however, substantial development along this tract along the Jacksboro Highway, and they are receiving water from Scotland, which is coming from Wichita Falls. Binion Carr stated that they are opposed to annexation. They have a fire department, water from Scotland, and refuse pickup, which they have developed themselves. He stated that if the area is annexed, he will move, and relocate his business from Wichita Falls. Darnell Kirch stated that he is opposed to coming into the city limits . 337 Item 9b, cont'd. Tom B. Medders stated that he owns a tract of land which splits Mr. Kirch 's place. The purpose of buying this place was to put bulls on it, and they do not need to be in the city limits. Dan Berry, 8493 Jacksboro Highway, stated that he owns a business there. They have water, an adequate sewer system, and fire protection from Cameron Gardens. They also have a security protection service. He is opposed to being annexed. The City Manager pointed out that none of these places would have water without the City of Wichita Falls agreeing to sell water to Scotland, and then allowing Scotland to tie on customers. Charles Engleman stated that they have a manufacturing operation. They provided their own sewage, and a reservoir for fire protection. Annexation would cause them to duplicate these services which they provided themselves. They are considering a 20,000 foot expansion of their plant, which might have to be reconsidered. They do not want to be annexed at this time. Mrs. Kirch stated that most of the land out there is farm land, and does not see how the City will benefit from this annexation, except the businesses which are located out there. Freda Vogtsberger stated that she has a farm located on both sides of the highway. She feels the best interest of the whole community would be served if it is not annexed. Ken Webb opposed annexing along the Jacksboro Highway. They have already provided the services which they need. Lee Sherwood stated that the Council should give thought and consideration as to how it will affect other counties, and whether they will be welcome in other counties. Alderman Hampton stated that we have a situation where most of the people in Tract 5 do not want to be annexed. He does not see that the revenue received will be anywhere near what it will cost the City to provide the services to them. He does not see how it will be cost effective to the City. The City Manager stated that every commercial or industrial area chose to locate in the fringe of the City to take advantage of the services of the City. Unless we begin to annex some of our fringe areas, then we are encouraging fringe area developments without paying for any of these city services. This will be encouraged more and more unless the city adopts a policy of annexing these fringe areas. Roger McKinney stated that those people who are using their land for agriculture purposes will be taxed on productivity instead of fair market value. The City Manager noted that the area to be annexed only includes 600 feet East of Highway 281 and 300 feet West of the highway. Leon Sanner, a resident on Lakeshore Drive, stated that they were annexed two years ago, and that the City has not given them anything except trash collection. The City Manager stated that the City of Wichita Falls has provided services to their property the same as any other property in the City. Water and sewer services are available to them at any time if they want to participate as anyone else in the City has. Mrs. Don Bennett stated that their business is located on the Jacksboro Highway. She does not want to be annexed. She stated that the fringe would then be behind them if they were annexed. G. L. Parks, who owns Parks Produce on Indiana, stated that he lives in Tract 5. Someone hauls off his trash, and he is not interested in being taken into the City limits. Frank Webb, 1515 31st, appeared out of order on this hearing, but he stated that if the ditches were not stopped in his area the water could get away. Artie Coop, on Jacksboro Highway, stated that he is opposed to annexation. 338 Item 9b, cont'd. The public hearing was closed. City Manager Gerald Fox stated that the proposed annexation ordinance will be presented to the Council for introduction at the next meeting. The Council may delete any tracts at any time prior to adoption of the annexation ordinance on December 4. Alderman Thomas inquired if we could graduate to a full tax load on a percentage basis when tracts are annexed over the objections of the people? The City Manager stated that we could not. Mayor Hill expressed appreciation for the participation of the citizens this morning, stating that the Council always tries to act in the best interest of the city. Item 9c A public hearing was opened on the Holliday Creek petition. Director of Public Works Ernest Lillard explained that state law regulates all changes or alterations to streams and waterways. If you change the flow of water it must be done according to an engineering design not only for one area, but the entire area of Holliday Creek, and not a particular section of it. It must be done according to an engineering design that reaches the entire watershed. Johnny Watson appeared representing the people on the Holliday Creek petition. He stated that he came here in July 1941 . In September 1941 we had the worst flood on Holliday Creek in its history. We had a flood this year on June 5 and 6. There were also floods in 1951 and 1961 . The trees have grown larger and the undergrowth has become dense. In 1941 they dispatched vehicles in that area to pick people off the roof tops. He stated that the Corps of Engineers has been studying this in one way or another since 1938. He has been personally monitoring a Corps of Engineers project in East Texas for 25 years. As of this date not a spade of dirt has been turned. They had ecology problems there. The district has been changed from New Orleans to Fort Worth. The cost of the study of this plan here in Wichita Falls is approximately one million dollars. The money has not even been appropriated. He questioned where the water will go from the development of Sikes Senter, stating that it will go into Holliday Creek. He does not believe we can wait eight to ten more years for the Corps of Engineers to get started on this project. He stated that revenue sharing, HUD, and sales tax money can be used for funding this project. He stated that he is sure what Mr. Lillard said is true, but we have not submitted a plan for approval . People have suffered enough, and he sees no reason why they should suffer further. Mr. Watson asked if any of the Council is opposed to correcting the flood on Holliday Creek? Mayor Hill stated that none of them are, but the City is not able to take this on alone. They have been working with the Corps of Engineers for several years. Mr. Watson stated that if the City depends on the Corps of Engineers, he does not see that it will be done in the lifetime of many of the people who have been damaged by these floods. Cecil Smith, 1705 Monroe, stated that he owns a store on Holliday Road. The drainage ditches behind Jim Gentry Lumber Company are clogged. Water will not flow. While we are waiting for the Corps of Engineers, let's clean out the creek and see if it will flow. John Adams appeared for the Lake Wichita Steering Committee. He stated that the Holliday Creek watershed is free of salt, but it won't be long if water from Lake Kemp and Lake Diversion is placed in the creek. He stated that the spillway is blocked at Lake Wichita, and there is also a blockage at the Tiffany apartments. Jesse McCabe stated that he appeared in 1976 regarding flooding of Holliday Creek. He inquired if any results from his petition and/or the recommendations of the Corps of Engineers resulted in any information which he might be interested in. He presented some pictures showing some of the problems the people in that area are having, and will continue to have, unless something is done. { F 339 Item 9c, cont'd. Jimmy Horany appeared as the Attorney representing the Committee of Petitioners. He stated that the resolution calls for use of certain funds for this project. They do not recommend a tax increase to finance this project. He presented material to the Council with their recommendations for spending. He stated that their estimate is $7,204,000. The estimate for the Corps of Engineers is $19,025,000. Before it is completed it will probably be increased by 25 or 30 percent. There would be a cost to the City of Wichita Falls in the form of a tax increase under the plan of the Corps of Engineers. Their proposal is to fund it through other sources, such as block grant funds, sales tax, and revenue sharing. He requested that we use what we have, and not call on the federal government. He requested that they consider their plan, as well as that of the Corps of Engineers. Alderman Smith stated that the sales tax is not a discretionary fund for the City. It will collapse other city projects. Block grant funds cannot all be spent in one area. Revenue sharing is a discretionary fund. Hud funds were also mentioned. City employees cannot be pulled off for one area without other areas suffering. Ernest Lee, Jr. , Engineer, stated that he designed a channel , as requested by the Committee, from Wichita River to Holliday Creek. Ernest Lillard stated that according to the Water Rights Commission, if we do not follow the proper design plan we would be liable for any flooding which may occur, and they would also join against the City in a lawsuit. Ed Biggs, Consulting Engineer, stated that he has been attending these meetings since 1961 . He is not necessarily pleased with the program of the Corps of Engineers, but it seems it is the best we can come up with. He does not feel we have any other solution other than a direct diversion of water from Holliday Creek into another water shed. He stated that 16 or 17 plans have been studied by the Corps of Engineers. He stated that he would not like to see the Council go into this matter piece meal . Gene Probst, Consulting Engineer, stated that he does not see it as a feasible answer to improve Holliday Creek with City employees. J. C. Boyd recalled the flood in 1941 . He stated that there is no three million dollars floating around anywhere. He requested that the Council consider what has gone on during the past several years, and use this plan proposed by the Corps of Engineers. Johnny Watson stated that the initiative resolution authorizes the City to employ a sub-contractor. The people need relief because of the subsequent building which will be done in the watershed. Mayor Hill stated that the Council wants the same thing that the citizens want, but they want it better. Russ Whiteis inquired when the state law was adopted. Ernest Lillard stated in August 1979. Mike Brannon, Engineer, stated that it will take some time and study that will not only be for our benefit, but for that of our children and grandchildren. City Manager Gerald Fox stated that the position we are in today is the closest we have ever been. The Chief of the Corps of Engineers has approved the project. The next step is to start on the Congressional process. It is now to the Water Resources Council for review and recommendation to the Congress, yet Congress has refused to appropriate funds for this Council . They have asked Congressman Hightower to take a different approach to this, and if he is successful in working it out we will be farther along than we would have been. If he is not successful , it will probably be in the next session of Congress in 1981 . Alderman Thomas inquired if we are blameless in our ability to clean up the creek? Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, stated that they tried to clean out the spillway in March. Some dirt needs to be spread, and they hope to get out there within the next month or so. Ernest Lillard stated that there are probably many things they can do that they are not doing. The equipment we have is not sufficient to clean it as it should be done. It is not budgeted for a continual and constant maintenance. 340 Item 9c, cont'd. Leon Sanner stated that they started cleaning out the spillway before Christmas last year. Nothing has been done this year since the tornado. Roy Parish inquired where tornado debris is being dumped? Ernest Lillard stated at the sanitary landfill . Mr. Parish stated that City trucks have been ✓ seem dumping behind Holliday Street in Holliday Creek. Mr. Lillard stated it was unauthorized dumping then. The public hearing was closed. The Board of Aldermen recessed at 12:30 P.M. to discuss Board appointments in executive session. The meeting reconvened at 1 :20 P.M. Alderman Thomas left during the recess. Item l0a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing a contract with CAC to administer the Section 8 Housing Program for the fourth year. RESOLUTION NO. 2422 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION OF WICHITA FALLS AND NORTH TEXAS AREA FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM FOR EXISTING HOUSING. WHEREAS, the 1979 Housing Assistance Plan, prepared as part of the 1979-80 Community Development Block Grant application, stated that over 3500 families in Wichita Falls need housing assistance; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen authorized the City Manager to execute the Five Year Annual Contributions Contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment for Section 8 - Housing Assistance Payments Program for Existing Housing on February 3, 1976; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 1976, the Board of Aldermen approved the resolution awarding the contract for the administration of the Section 8 program to the Community Action Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Community Action Corporation has ably executed that contract during the past two years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS THAT: Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, is authorized to execute a one year contract with the Community Action Corporation of Wichita Falls and North Texas area for the administration of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for Existing Housing. Moved by Alderman Smith that Resolution No. 2422 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , and Smith Nays: None - Item 1Ob A proposed resolution was presented authorizing a contract for installation of heating and air conditioning in First Step, Inc. home. RESOLUTION NO. 2423 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE THOMAS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CO. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AT FIRST STEP, INC. , 1307 FOURTH ST. 341 Item lOb, cont'd. WHEREAS, the need has been established for the installation of a heating/cooling system at 1307 Fourth Street; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen approved at $10,000.00 budget for First Step, Inc. for fiscal year 1979-80 as part of the 1979 Community Development Block Grant Program to rehabilitate the structure at 1307 Fourth Street; and WHEREAS, the Thomas Heating & Air Conditioning Co. has submitted the lowest bid proposal for the project; and WHEREAS, the Thomas Heating & Air Conditioning Co. will be compensated for their services in the amount of $2,829.00, to include all labor and materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, is authorized to enter into a contract with Thomas Heating & Air Conditioning Co. for the installation of a central heating and cooling system at First Step, Inc. , 1307 Fourth St. , at a cost of $2,829.00. Moved by Alderman Smith that Resolution No. 2423 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , and Smith Nays: None ✓Item 1 Oc A proposed resolution was presented authorizing grant application with Urban Mass Transportation Act. RESOLUTION NO. 2424 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; and, WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local share of projects costs; and, WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant give an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and, WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager has filed an application for capital assistance with the U.S. Department of Transportation for capital assistance to aid in the financing of improvements of the transit system, construction of a multi-modal transportation terminal and construction of a transit maintenance facility as authorized by Resolution No. 2153, dated June 6, 1978. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file a revision to the existing application for a capital grant identified by the Urban Mass Transportation Administra- 342 Item 10c, cont'd. tion as project TX-05-0037. The revision will separate the transportation terminal and transit maintenance facility from the existing application and enable the UMTA to complete review and action on the revised project TX-05-0037 for aid in financing transit system improvements. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file separate applications on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls with the U.S. Department of Transportation for capital grants to aid in financing construction of a multi-modal transportation terminal and construction of a transit administrative and maintenance facility. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the U.S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. That Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, is authorized to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the applications or the projects. That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls with the U.S. Department of Transportation for aid in the financing of the capital assistance projects. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the projects ' procurement needs. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Resolution No. 2424 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , and Smith Nays: None v' Item 1 Od A proposed resolution was presented for a utility adjustment parallel to Huskie Drive. ,,,.RESOLUTION NO. 2425 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS PIPE LINE COMPANY. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to reconstruct Huskie Drive with said reconstruction requiring the adjustment of a pipe line owned by the Texas Pipe Line Company, which is in addition to adjustments authorized by Resolution No. 1971 ; and WHEREAS, the Texas Pipe Line Company has prior easements for the use of right- of-way across this street to contain said pipe line; and, WHEREAS, the cost of any adjustments to said pipe line would be the responsibility of the City of Wichita Falls; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a reimbursement agreement with the Texas Pipe Line Company with said agreement providing that the City of Wichita Falls will pay for all required adjustments to the pipe line in conflict with proposed street reconstruction. Such adjustments are presently estimated to cost $20,456. Moved by Alderman Smith that Resolution No. 2425 be passed. I 6 343 Item 10d, cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , and Smith Nays: None ✓Item Ila Moved by Alderman Hampton that Roger Sanford and Dr. Richard Sutton be y reappointed to the Museum and Art Center Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. Mr. Sanford's term would expire September 30, 1980, and Dr. Sutton's term would expire September 30, 1981 , with him also being on the executive committee. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Hampton that the following be reappointed or appointed to the Public Responsibility Committee to the MHMR Community Center, for terms to expire September 30, 1980. , a. Mrs. Richard Johns - Reappointed , b. Mrs. Charles Harper - Reappointed ,c. Lt. Col . Joseph Loncelik - Reappointed �d. Dr. Joseph J. McGraw - Reappointed < e. Mrs. Ronnie Awtry - Appointed vf. Mrs. George B. Cox- Appointed vg. Martha Conner - Appointed Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried unanimously. r Moved by Alderman Hampton that J. B. Featherston and Dr. Clifford Burross be appointed to the Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Item 11 b Discussion was held on wrecker services alternatives. Chief Harrelson presented three possible alternatives. Some discussion centered around the possibility of putting this service out for bids, and setting ceiling prices on fees. Impoundment facility was also discussed. Al Palmatary appeared as a wrecker owner, stating that they would like to meet with some of the Council members in a committee. They want to take care of this problem. He stated that they would furnish the yard and transport vehicles to it if the Council will provide the auctioneer for those unclaimed vehicles. Mayor Hill appointed Aldermen Smith and Hampton (Chairman) to meet with these wrecker owners, along with the Police Chief, City Manager, and City Attorney. Item 11 c Alderman Hampton commended the City Manager for the award he received at Sheppard Air Force Base. Alderman Russell added her commendations to Ernest Lillard for the award he received for his contributions in the Public Works field. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 1 :55 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this JT/Aay of _ -���/ 1979 MAYOR ATTEST: CIT CLERK