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Min 08/07/1973 798 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building August 7, 1973 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 10:00 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. J. Winston Wallander Mayor Harry Campsey X Lonny Morrison Willard Still Aldermen T. C. Boyd, Jr. X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Harrison Taylor Absent Peggy McCullough Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Still. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Still that minutes of the meeting held July 17, 1973, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 4 i The public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. .Tack Spence appeared regarding the property at 1211 Burnett. He stated that the property needs alteration and considerable upgrading, which he proposes to do. He is using it at this time for storage of some personal property which will be used for his business at a later date. He stated that he would like to maintain the structure for storage purposes until repair can be made by himself sometime this year. The Mayor stated that the Council had been granting 90-day extensions, and asked if he could have it done, or some improvements shown in that length of time. Mr. Spence stated that he could, and the 90-day extension was granted to him. No one else desired to be heard concerning any of the structures listed. f ORDINANCE NO. 2809 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Ordinance No. 2809 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 5 Mayor Wallander presented an honorary citizen award to Sergeant Larry Graves upon his selection as Airman of the Month. 799 i Item 6 Proposed ordinances were presented pertaining to the airport funding and establishment of a security force. The entire cost of the security force will be borne by the airlines (they will be billed by the City) ; however, an estimated additional $4,000 will be incurred during the remainder of this fiscal year. ORDINANCE NO. 2810 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE AIRPORT REVENUE FUND, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2810 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2811 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT SECURITY FORCE AT WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2811 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 7a A proposed ordinance was presented accepting certain improvements under the 1972 Assessment Paving Program. ORDINANCE NO. 2812 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF SIXTEEN (16) UNITS OF THE 1972 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2690; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH SABRE ASPHALT COMPANY, 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 ASSESS- MENTS; 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. Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2812 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. . j Item 7b A proposed ordinance was presented annexing Lake Arrowhead. This is the third and final phase. ORDINANCE NO. 2808 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE (LAKD ARROWHEAD AND PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS THERETO WHICH IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, PROPERTY WHICH WAS CONVEYED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR PARK PURPOSES, AND PART OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE) . 800 Item 7b, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2808 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried by the following vote: i Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 7c A proposed ordinance was presented amending the plumbing code. // ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2813 ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 1414.2 AND SECTION 1603 OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS PLUMBING CODE, ORDINANCE NUMBER 2733. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2813 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 8a A proposed resolution was presented granting an easement to Texas Electric Service Company to install electric lines in Lucy Park. RESOLUTION NO. 1445 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT TO TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE IN LUCY PARK. THAT:BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, That certain easement, a copy of which is attached hereto, from the City of Wichita Falls to Texas Electric Service Company, for an electric distribution line or lines at Lucy Park, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1445 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 8b A proposed resolution was presented approving a contract with Wichita County for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center. RESOLUTION NO. 1446 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH WICHITA COUNTY FOR THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE WICHITA FALLS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, ALSO KNOWN AS THE HELP CENTER. WHEREAS, House Bill 3, enacted by the 59th Legislature, as thereafter amended (Article 5547-203, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas) authorizes local agencies, including cities and counties, to enter into a contract to establish and operate community mental health and mental retardation centers; and, 801 Item 8b, cont'd. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the County of Wichita have established such a center, and desire to enter into a formal contract providing for the estab- ment and operation of such a center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY" OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City of Wichita Falls and the County of Wichita, providing for the establish- ment and operation of the Wichita Falls Community Mental Health and Mental Retarda- tion Center, also known as the Help Center, which shall provide mental health and mental retardation services, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is author- ized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1446 be passed, and that the contract be amended to eliminate the last sentence on Page 2 of the contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 8c A proposed resolution was presented calling an election on minimum salaries for policemen and firemen. RESOLUTION NO. 1447 RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION ON PROPOSED MINIMUM SALARIES FOR POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: An election shall be held in the City of Tjichita Falls , Texas on August 28, 1973, and said election shall be held at the hereinafter named places with the hereinafter named persons as Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges within the precincts as shown. 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. The official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code so as to permit the voters to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the following propositions, each of which shall be submitted to the voters on a separate ballot, and the propositions on those ballots respectively shall read as follows : "THE PROPOSED MINIMUM SALARY OF $700 PER MONTH FOR POLICEMEN. " "THE PROPOSED MINIMUM SALARY OF $620 PER MONTH FOR FIREMEN." The Presiding Judge for each precinct shall appoint such clerks, not less than two nor more than four, as he deems necessary for the proper conduct of the election. The Chief of Police shall post a properly executed copy of this resolution, order and notice at the places where the election is to be held. VOTING PLACES & JUDGES - MUNICIPAL ELECTION, AUGUST 28, 1973 . CITY BOX COUNTY PRECINCT JUDGE NUMBER NUMBER VOTING PLACE 1 & 2 Wichita County Courthouse Mrs. Flip Hoskins 1 Seventh and Lamar Mrs. J. R. Bell, Alternate i 802 Item 8c, cont'd 3 & 4 Lamar School Mrs. Bob Wise 2206 Lucas M 2 Mrs. H. H. Wright, Alternate 5 & 50 McGaha School Mrs. Bob Pack 1615 Midwestern Pkw 3 Y• Mrs. Pete Graham, Alternate 6 & 43 Ben Franklin School Mrs. Bailey Meissner 4 2112 Speedway Mrs. E. G. Brown, Alternate 7,40,54 Washington Kindergarten Mr. C. E. Jackson 5 j! 600 Flood Mr. C. C. Durkee, Alternate I 8 Fain School Mrs. A. D. January 6 1404 Norman Mrs. Al Flack, Jr. , Alternate 9 & 11 Reagan Jr. High School Mrs. A. H. Hulsey 7 1104 Broad Mrs. Willie McCloud, Alternate 10 & 15 Alamo School Mrs. Patti Faye Gentry 8 1912 Eleventh Street Mrs. Lou Ella Barker, Alternate 12,31,48, & 58 Texas Highway Dept. Hdqr. Henry J. Anderson 1601 Southwest Parkway9 Mrs. Charles Hurd, Alternate 13,26,27, & 61 Fannin School Mrs. Mozelle Laseman 710 Burkburnett Road S 10 Mrs. M. C. Scott, Alternate 14 & 45 Crockett School Mrs. Steve Marchand 3015 Avenue I 11 Mrs. Carol Harrington, Alternate 16,57 & 59 Rider High School Mr. Elton Penrol 4611 C 12 Cypress Mrs. George D. Elliott, Alternate 17 & 47 Technical Training Center Mr. C. L. Murph 13 1609 Blonde Mrs. R. B. Dodd, Alternate 41 Huey School Mrs. D. L. Chancellor 14 1513 N. 6th Street Mrs. Gladys Moore, Alternate 18,42 & 46 Hirschi High School Mrs. D. A. Shook 3106 Borton Lane 15 Mrs. Billy Moyer, Alternate 19 & 44 Wichita Falls High School Mr. P. R. Flake 2149 Avenue H 16 Mrs. C. A. Wainscott, Alternate 20 & 22 Zundelowitz Jr. High School Mrs. I. C. Presson 1706 Polk 17 Mrs. H. F. Draper, Alternate 21 & 53 Harrell School Mrs. Claude E. Harris 3115 5th Street 18 Mrs. Charles Rippetoe, Alternate 23,24 & 25 Sam Houston School Mrs. Otis Hickey 19 2500 Grant Mrs. Peter Kizis, Alternate 30 & 51 Barwise Jr. High School Mrs. E. E. Wood 3807 Grant M 20 Mrs. Arthur Beyer, Alternate 52 Ben Milam School Mrs. John Penn 2906 Stearns M 21 Mrs. Bernice Knightstep, Alternate 55 & 56 Cunningham School Mrs. Charles Box 4107 Phillips 22 p Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Alternate Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1447 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd. Alderman Boyd commented on a letter he received from Cletus Schenk, Attorney for the policemen and firemen, in rich it was stated that both groups had been 803 Item 8c, cont'd. promised an adequate raise. Mr. Boyd stated that he did not know where they got figure of $700 for policemen, but the Council had decided that $585 was adequate. He read a portion of information received from Mr. Fox outlining the G-K survey. The Council's basic decision was based on this report. A position classification was first accomplished. After each position had been classified, then work was started on a salary plan for these positions. Three things were considered, namely, salaries paid in the labor market for similar work under similar condi- tions , significant levels in duties and responsibilities, and the ability to finance these salaries. They selected 36 jobs common to both municipal and private business. They consulted outside employers and six other cities which are compar- able in economic base and size as Wichita Falls (Abilene, Amarillo, Lawton, Lubbock, Odessa, and Waco) . They recommended a salary range from $571-694 for police officers. The Council approved a beginning salary of $585. A minimum salary of $700 per month would mean a 19.6 percent increase. From October 1966 to April 1973, police salaries have increased by 40-42z percent. Mr. Boyd further stated that the Con- sumer Price Index shows that the cost of living increased 33.5 percent during this period. Based on this information, they feel that the policemen and firemen have been adequately paid. Alderman Still commented that in Mr. Schenk's letter he stated that the people in town with whom he had talked feel that the policemen and firemen are underpaid, and that an increase in the budget necessary to fund these salary increases would not be great. Mr. Still explained that according to our figures , to honor the $700 a month salary, and to take that percentage of increase to other members of the department, it would cost the City of Wichita Falls in excess of $400,000 per year for both departments. This is sixteen (16) cents on the tax rate. He stated that their contention is that because we are not paying adequate salaries , employees have found it necessary to go to other jobs. He gave a history of the turn over in both departments for the past four years by resignation only. In the Fire Department, in 1969. there were 3 terminations ; 1970 - 4 terminations; 1971 - 6 terminations ; 1972 - 2 terminations. In the Police Department, in 1969 there were 24 resignations ; 1970 - 7 resignations ; 1971 - 6 resignations ; 1972 - 12 resigna- tions. Alderman Still stated that it is his feeling that we cannot pick out certain departments to raise their salaries and ignore the others. To spread the 19.6 percent to every city employee 's salary would cost $1,150,000 annually. This amount would raise the tax rate by forty-five (45) cents. Forty-five cents added to the present $1.88 would equal more than the $2.25 maximum that the public can be taxed for ad valorem taxes. Alderman Campsey mentioned the drilling contracting business. Their turn- over has been about 400 percent a year. The length of service is about 90 days. He stated that he agreed with Mr. Still and Mr. Boyd. The Council has fought hard to reduce taxes, and he feels that the percentage of increase is unjustified in comparison to what the national firm (G-K) and Council have found. The motion for passage of the resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None. Item 8d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing a contract for architectural services on a proposed bicentennial activity center. RESOLUTION NO. 1448 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH KILLEBREW, RUCKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR SERVICES REGARDING BICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES CENTER. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: That certain agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City of Wichita Falls and Killebrew, Rucker and Associates , providing for certain services in regard to a Bicentennial Activities Center in Wichita Falls , Texas, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. i 804 Item 8d, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1448 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey. Mayor Wallander stated that several citizens have approached the Council re- garding this request, and that they desire a feasibility study of this activity center. Should it be approved, then they would take it to the people of Wichita Falls in the form of an election. If it did not prove feasible then it would be dropped, and no election would be called. The City Manager explained that this feasibility study would be accomplished at no cost to the City. He mentioned the nine points contained in the contract which will be included in the feasibility study. The motion for passage of the resolution was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays : None O Item 9a Bids were considered on sewer improvements for Washex and PPG properties. The low bid of Costello Construction Company contained a provisional clause which the other bidders did not have, and it is recommended that the second low bid of O.G.S. , Inc. , Amarillo, be awarded in the amount of $22,360.94. RESOLUTION NO. 1449 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO O.G.S. , INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE WASHEX AND PPG. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the construc- tion of sanitary sewer improvements to serve the Washex and PPG properties; and, WHEREAS, six bids were received, and it is found that the low base bid of O.G.S. , Inc. in the amount of $22,360.94 is the lowest and best base bid that meets specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of O.G.S. , Inc. in the amount of $22,360.94 is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls a contract with O.G.S. , Inc. for the construction of such sanitary sewer improvements. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1449 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, and Boyd Nays: None. Item 9b Bids were considered for the sale of certain city-owned properties. The high bidder on the Lake Arrowhead Ranger House was Melton Whitsitt, in the amount of $3,862.20. The high bid on the property at 800-812 N. -Scott was submitted by John Hirschi in the amount of .$3,000. The high bid on the Lake Kemp structure was submitted by James E. Pennington in the amount of $557. Moved by Alderman Campsey that the three high bids be accepted. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item 10 Ernest Lillard, Director of Public Works, recommended approval of Supplemental 805 Item 10, con'td. Agreement No. 6 to the Railroad Relocation Project (Gilvin-Terrill, Inc. , Contractor) . Moved by Alderman Morrison that Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Gilvin- Terrill contract be approved, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute it. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item lla r` John Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, recommended acceptance of plans and specifications , and requested authority to advertise for bids for repairs to Lake Diversion spillway and outlet works. The City Manager explained that this structure is old and needs repairing. He recommended that bids be opened on September 13, 1973, at 2:00 P.M. ns fications Moved by Aldermanrantedmtoeadvertiseaforabidsp 1 on September 1 accepted,3 , 1973 , as requested. that authority beeg Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. t Item llb Permission was requested to advertise for bids for new pedestrian signals on Scott and 40.00aeachetos$8.00 each. Funds are lavailableufory purchase maintenance of $ these 89 cost from signals. Moved by Alderman Campsey that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item llc Permission was requested to advertise for bids o for data p o cesing tape that drive units. Jerry Dunn, Assistant City Manager, pointed i s rement market there are several units available in the used data processing equuip and a requested which can be purchased at a considerable savings below IBM's p permission to advertise for bids for new or used tape drive units. Moved by Alderman Still that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Alderman Still commended the Assistant City Manager for taking a look at the used market. Item lid Permission was requested to advertise for bids for a compact size vehicle for the fire inspectors office. This vehicle is needed to replace a 1971 Rambler which was hit by another vehicle for a total loss. This vehicle will be used for test purposes in evaluating cost factors of the compact versus the intermediate cost, and sedan. Records will be maintained as to gasoline mileage, job performance. Moved by Alderman Still that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. i 806 Item Ile Permission was requested to advertise for bids for 2,000 feet of 50 pair com- munication cable for the downtown signal system. Moved by Alderman Boyd that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. � Item 12 - - - - - - - - - r Moved by Alderman Boyd that minutes of the meetings of the following boards be received. a. Board of Electrical Examiners - July 10, 1973 b. Planning Board - July 11, 1973 C. Plumbing Advisory Board - August 1, 1973 Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously. Item 13a Ernest Lillard, Director of Public Works, recommended that a public hearing on 17 hazardous structures be held at the Council meeting on September 4, 1973. Moved by Alderman Morrison that the public hearing be held as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 13b The City Manager presented recommendations previously discussed regarding the bus system. This included elimination of the Kemp-Hayes service south of Kell, and elimination of the Barwise route. After the public hearing on this matter the Council requested that the staff take a look at the elimination of part of the service instead of all of it. A limited is suggested south of Kell at peak hours. On the Barwise route only two peak hour busses be utilized, and eliminate the Sunny,side portion. A 5¢ and 10i fare increase was projected with additional rev- enues of $12,441 and $22,079. If limited service is adopted, then consideration be given to operating the system with 10 busses. Each bus would cost in the neighbor- hood of $30,000. This equipment would be scheduled over a three-year period, with four purchased the first year, three the second year, and three the third year. The total cost of replacement would be in excess of $300,000; $125,000 the first year, and $95,000 the second and third years. It is requested that the purchase be authorized from general revenue sharing funds. Mayor Wallander outlined the requested by stating that the Kemp-Hayes route would have limited service south of Kell, with two busses in the morning and two in the evening, and service all day north of Kell. On the Barwise route the Sunny- side portion would be eliminated. There would be two peak hour busses. Fare would be increased 5 cents, and $130,000 of federal revenue sharing funds would be allocated for purchase of four busses. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the matters outlined by the Mayor be approved, with a 5-cent fare increase. Alderman Still stated that if we are to continue to operate the bus system we have to operate it with a reserve for replacement. A 5-cent increase would not be enough to create that reserve. The City Manager projected $175,000 next year for operating and maintenance costs. Revenue projections from this year are about $112,000, with $160,000 for operating and maintenance costs. Alderman Still read figures of revenue and expenses for this year. The Loop and Sheppard Air Force Base routes are the only ones showing any type of profit; however, the revenue of the entire system is $95,400, and the expenses are $132,927. 807 Alderman Campsey stated that he does not believe the fare is the main thing the people are considering, but they do not want the busses eliminated. He ex- plained that the figures presented by Mr. Still do not include anything for de- preciation, but only operating and maintenance costs. Alderman Boyd stated that since no one had seconded his motion, he would amend it to increase the fare 10-cents. Motion seconded by Alderman Still. Alderman Boyd stated that after trying new methods in upgrading the system, if it does not improve, then the future of the bus system in Wichita Falls would be doubtful. Helen Potts , 4802 Johnson Road, thanked the Council for what they have done, stating that she also recommends the 10-cent increase. Dr. Elizabeth Roark appeared asking for some type of help on her home at 423 Flood Street. (Apparently this has nothing to do with the bus system) . It was decided that the reduced service would begin on September 1, 1973. The motion was carried unanimously. Alderman Campsey requested that the reduced take service look or some other helpHolliday-Harrison and Monroe-Scotland routes for possible these routes. Item 14 Mr. Dee Tate recently resigned from DthJe Board Wallace Trustees Rogersohas the beenWichita recommended Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Dr. for appointment to this board for a term to expire on July 10, 1975. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Dr. Rogers be appointed as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously. Mrs. Ruby Newton appeared regarding Rosemont Cemetery. She inquired if there is any way that the City can take it over for perpetual care? Mayor Wallander re- plied that if she has a proposal then the City could consider it. She recommended that a committee be formed to raise money for the care of it. One person had stated that he would give $1,000, and another $10,000. A new water system and new roads are needed. She stated that there are 25 additional acres which are saleable. There is also back tax due. Mrs. Newton asked if all these things could be taken care of, would the City take it over then? Mayor Wallander stated that he liked the idea she previously expressed to him in regard to getting the owners to put it in first class conditions, and if she could do that, then the Council might be receptive to the idea of taking it over. The Mayor requested the City Manager to make a projection of what it would cost to operate the cemetery after it was placed in order. Mrs. Luck appeared in regard to the cemetery, also. She requested that it be placed in the City Parks Department jurisdiction for perpetual care• aThere ort Mayor again explained that the City Manager would make a cost estimate, P back to the Council. Alderman Boyd mentioned that there is additional land around Rosemont, and perhaps other land could be purchased around it for future expansion. Mrs. Newton mentioned Hillcrest Cemetery adjacent to it. Perhaps it could also be brought into the City at the same time. Woody Allen appeared as a representative of the Association of Retired People, requesting the Council to comply with the law voted for exemption of $3,000 on homesteads of persons 65 and older, and authorize this tax exemption for senior citizens. He stated that no other city has called an election, but has done it 808 voluntarily. The Mayor stated that the Council would want to take it under advise- ment. Mr. Allen stated that he would submit petitions if the Council does not honor the request without it. Mayor Wallander suggested that they give the Council 30 days to discuss it before they present the petitions. Mayor Wallander read a request from 30 east side businesses requesting priority of an overpass on the east side for railroad crossing. Trains presently block the crossings. Mrs. Wanda Speck, 2820 Crest Street, appeared regarding four lots near her home with high weeds and dilapadated buildings. They are infested with snakes, mosquitoes , etc. Three of the lots have houses on them, but no one has lived in them for years. The Mayor stated that the City Manager and his staff will take a look at this location. An unidentified woman inquired what would be done regarding the request for the overpass. The Mayor mentioned several projects that the Council is considering on the east side. The City Manager stated that they are looking at the overall Kell Freeway project regarding the overpass. In 1967 the project was projected for a 10-year construction period. The Council has asked the staff to take a look at it to see what can be done to complete the project. Some alternate sources of funding are being examined. Mayor Wallander stated that Mr. Otis Polk had brought this to the attention of the Council about two months ago. It was pointed out that the right-of-way purchase could be made with revenue sharing funds. The meeting adjourned at 12 :10 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this 411J_ day of 1973. i I 1 i Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DATE F-S= � �" NEG. NO. S�� c' CONTROL NO. 3��'•�✓ i � MAP NO. 'ems 7�0 .36f 77 Z SCALE _ ° LOCATION NO. 3iS FDR. NO. �`� L S.N. 14 �v ! ` �cJ i ' �A. ! f , I �F � Wit-/ �SC`.0✓ �"1 l � 1a� i� 1` I ' O DISTR BUTION EASEMENT AND RIGM-OF-WAY r,> THE STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF -------___WICHITA---------____} That THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ACTING HEREIN BY AND THROUGH ITS DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS (herein referred to in the singular, whether one or more) of..............C I.Chi tea..................County, Texas, for and in consideration -- -- — — — ---- — — ef pne...asid...no./1 OD--.---......--.--...-...-.------"-------................-... ...----------.---.-.- o ----1. ---- to me in hand paid by Texas Electric Service Company have granted, sold and conveyed and by these presents do grant, sell and convey unto the said Company, an easement of right-of-way for an electric distribution line, consisting of variable numbers of wires, and all necessary or desirable appurtenances (including poles made of wood, metal or other materials, telephone and telegraph wire, props, guys and anchorages), —I MW along, over, under, across and upon the following described lands located in...............wi..ch, .t.a-_--_........... ounty, Texas, to wit: - Being described as a tract of land out of the John A. Scott Survey 17 and 18, Abstract 298 and 300 , Wichita County, Texas , and being more particularly described in those certain deeds as recorded in Volume 908 , Page 84 and Volume 910 , Page 336 and Volume 921, Pages 258 and 544 and Volume 1135, Page 408 , Deed Records of Wichita County , Texas and being better known as all of the Lucy Park Properties . Texas Electric Service Company is hereby granted the right to construct, maintain and or remove such electric distribution system on above said properties as may be necessary from time to time, to provide electric service to any or all parties and the public generally, such line to be erected at such time and such locations as so determined by said Company, provided however, that prior to the construction of each line hereunder, the Parks and Recreation Director, at present and hereafter acting for Grantor, will be furnished a plat or description showing the location of such line to be constructed, said Company shall secure written approval from Grantor, by herein above said Parks and Recreation Director, for such additional lines and the terms and provision herein contained shall apply to each individual line as the same is constructed. Grantor recognizes and hereby agrees that the easement hereby granted shall apply to the actual location of said line when constructed. Together with the right of ingress and egress over my adjacent lands to or from said right-of-way for the purpose of inspecting, maintaining, constructing and removing said line and appurtenances; the right to relocate along the same general direction of said lines; the right to relocate maid line in the name relative position to any adjacent road if and as such road is widened in the future; the right to lease pole apace for the purpose of permitting others to string wire or other desirable appur- tenances on said line; the right to prevent the construction of, for a distance of 5 feet on each side of the actual center of said line, any or all buildings, structures or other obstructions which, in the sole judgment of the Company, may endanger or inter- fere with the efficiency, safety, and/or convenient operation of said line and its appurtenances; and the right to trim or cut down trees or shubbery within, but not limited to, said 10-foot space, to the extent, in the sole judgment of the Company, as may be necessary to prevent possible interference with the operation of said line or to remove possible hazard thereto. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described easement and rights unto the said Company, its successors and assigns, until said line shall be abandoned. And I do hereby bind myself, my heirs and legal representatives, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the above described easement and rights unto the. said Company, its successors and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. WITNESS ...... .-.4.�..... hand this..... / =- day of .......0 �......................... J �.r:.:....._... .. 19...s.... THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , Company Agent or A.. I-CIPAL....CORRORATION........................................ Employee Securing Easement: ATTEST: ,L, •i�-�;� i�,f ......:............_ ............................ SEAL By• G raYcT Fox Cify anager A 6> q '0 >+ m >, O j ej c0 CS .� ( m y 7 Z Z i 1 cd o ~ b U i Qi [ p q rn: O a a w o 6 U :rab b A o U w O, pCn O Cr Lrr H i O: W g F W Q 4 A x: Ui j i r1� y C7 p Lf C C N n W rQ�•ri H 5+ z` W w G e > bq d H a E-+ C�/ 94 H ? ra H o o ^o GL b n I.,N N w y u � C,� °� w Z CDr�yGG C�+ 0-4 > A r-i r-I ►-�c oYQ t+ ni o bq o THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the day of A. D. 19 Notary Public in and for County, Texas. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the day of A. D. 19 Notary Public in and for County, Texas. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared GERALD FOX , known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said r THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , A MUNICIPAL Kcorporation, and that he executed the same as the act of such corporation for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the /3 G '� day of A. D. 19p- 'VELYN M. LE-H Notary Public in and for Notary Public in and for County, Texas.