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Min 12/18/1973 873 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building December 18, 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 Harrison E. Taylor X Lonny Morrison X Aldermen Willard Still X J. C. Boyd, Jr. Peggy McCullough X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderwoman McCullough. Item 3 Approval of the minutes of the meeting held December 4, 1973, was postponed for a correction on Item 7f, requested by Alderman Still. Item 4a i 'J A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented from revenue sharing funds for various purposes. It was explained that the $3,500 for administration was for required publication of the revenue sharing report, and for an audit. Ronnie Wood, Director of Finance, recommended the firm of Jarratt, Cocke, and Tillery, since they are familiar with our operations. City Manager Gerald Fox commented on the emergency lighting proposal for the auditorium. ( ORDINANCE NO. 2845 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO PROJECT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Boyd that -ordinance No. 2845 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. The City Manager further commented on the emergency lighting and Central Fire Station improvement program. The fire communications center and fire marshal 's office should both be placed in the Central Fire Station, and additional properties would be necessary for this. Alderman Boyd commented on the emergency lighting portion of the ordinance, stating that he did not know whether we really needed this amount for this purpose. The City Manager explained that his primary concern would be for a function in the auditorium, rather than office space, although both are included. Most buildings of a public nature are provided with emergency power to get out of the building. / At this point in the discussion, Dr. John Nabers interrupted from the audience, calling for a point of special privilege under Roberts Rules of Order, almost de- manding that the subject of funding for the Fowler Home be presented in the interest of all the public of this area. Alderman Still expressed disappointment that he did now show courtesy to the Council to complete the discussion of the subject they were involved in. The Council felt that he was out of order. Mayor Wallander stated that this subject has been discussed by the Council for several hours. He mentioned the events which have occurred concerning the Fowler Home, including the City's deeding of the property to them, and the proposed closing 874 Item 4a, cont'd. of the home. He proposed a 60 to 90 day delay for study of the $144,000 request made by the Children's Aid Society. He stated that he thought the citizens should be willing to sit here and wait for the Council to put it in proper persepctive. Lonny Morrison read the following statement as agreed upon by the Council. "Last week the Board of the Fowler Home requested funding from the United Fund, and County, and the City. The legal obligation for the care of most, if not all, of the children cared for by the Fowler Home is that of the County, but we would be willing to continue to study and investigate this problem and will cooperate with the County and Board in the resolution of the same." Dr. Nabers expressed appreciation to the Board of Aldermen. He stated that he has been in touch with City Managers in other cities above 100,000 population, and funds of this type are in their budgets. He feels the Council should place funding of the Civic Center in proper perspective. Alderman Morrison asked Dr. Nabers if he agreed that legally the County was primarily responsible, and asked him to address just that one question. Dr. Nabers admitted that the Council stands on sound footing regarding the legal responsibility. Mrs. Ross, president of the Children's Aid Society, stated that she had been notified that they would be required to meet certain standards concerning staffing and food by the end of December or they would be shut down. She stated that un- less she receives some authority in the form of a notification of extension of time, they will be obligated and compelled by law to close the doors on December 31 due to lack of funding. She stated in June through November they had 115 children who were residents of the City of Wichita Falls, and 10 children who came from Iowa Park and Burkburnett. Mayor Wallander stated that he had been on the Council for seven years, and he had never known the Council to not respond to its responsibilities. He stated that he hated to see a group like this approach the Council almost on a threat that the Civic Center will not be built if they do not respond with some funding. The Civic Center will be decided by a vote of the people. The Fowler Home is a private organization. The two are not related. Mrs. Ross stated that she would like for the Council to keep in mind that when a license is lost, it is very hard to regain. Alderman Morrison asked, personally, for some information concerning dependent and neglected children and severance of parental rights. Mrs. Ross stated that she is not a professional, but if he would write down the information he desired, that she would get it for him. Alderman Taylor asked some questions, and Alderman Still stated that if the Children's Aid Society has taken the notion that the City Council does not want to assist, then they have made this decision in haste. He stated that he thinks they are confusing the fact that the Council wants to look at it on a sound financ- ial system. He feels this body has been responsive in the past, and that they can depend that the Council will respond in the right way without threats. Mrs. Ross stated that what happened here this morning was not planned - that every- thing that was said was on an individual basis. Dr. Nabers apologized for his remarks, stating that emotions ruled for him this morning, rather than reason. Alderman Still stated that he felt the apology was in order. Mrs. Ross stated that the Council would be derelict in their duty if they did not ask questions, and that she appreciated the Council 's attention to this. Alderwoman McCullough inquired if they had discussed any possible emergency extension. She stated that she had not had anything concrete on it. Mayor Wallander offered his office or signature for a possible emergency extension. He invited those present whose interest lay in the Fowler Home to stay for the remainder of the Council meeting. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2845 be passed, deleting the emergency lighting in the amount of $10,000, and changing the total to $25,500; that it be deferred and put back on the next council agenda. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison. 875 Item 4a, cont'd. Mayor Wallander and Alderman Taylor were in favor of going ahead with the emergency lighting now. Alderman Morrison inquired if we could light only the auditorium and exits much cheaper than the whole building. The City Manager stated that he did not think it would make much difference. Special wiring would account for approximately one-half the cost. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Still, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : Mayor Wallander and Alderman Taylor Moved by Alderman Still that the firm of Jarratt, Cocke, and Tillery be authorized to perform the audit on the revenue sharing operations. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None Item 4b y :e / A proposed appropriation Ordinance was presented for implementation of a revised salary plan. e f ORDINANCE NO. 2846 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE .GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-091-4596, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2846 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None Item 5a A proposed ordinance was presented extending the time of continuation of non- conforming alcoholic beverage businesses under Section 4-22 of the Code of Ordinances. A motion was made by Alderman Morrison and seconded by Alderman Boyd that the ordin- ance be passed, but deleting the phrase, "until January 1, 1979, but not thereafter;" This phraseology was discussed by various members of the Council, and it was decided that the ordinance should be deferred until the next Council meeting for rewording . The motion and second were both withdrawn. Item 5b !� A proposed ordinance was presented providing for assistance of local police officers outside the City limits. i ORDINANCE NO. 2847 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INTERLOCAL ASSISTANCE BY WICHITA FALLS POLICEMEN TO COUNTIES AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES. Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2847 be passed, adding Section 5 as follows : "The fact that an emergency situation may arise makes this an emergency measure, and the same shall become effective immediately." Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None 876 + Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway project for the Eastside overpass. G RESOLUTION NO. 1491 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the properties hereinafter described for construction of the listed project in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, such properties have been appraised by independent appraisers employed for this purpose by the Texas State Highway Department, and the amount of the state approved values, as determined from the appraisals, have been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and copies are now in the possession of the Director of Public Works and/or Assistant City Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: SECTION NO. 1 The project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows : Kell Freeway - Project 52-380 Property All of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and part of 7, 8, Block C, Grainger and Ballow Addition Lot 16, Block C, Grainger and Ballow Addition Lots 12, i3, 14, and 15, Block C, Grainger and Ballow Addition Part of Lot 9, and all of Lot 10, Block C, Grainger and Ballow Addition 3087.5 S.F. of Lot 1, Block E, Grainger and Ballow Addition Lot 12, Block H, Grainger and Ballow Addition Part of Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, Boyd's S/D, Grainger Park Addition Part of Lots 7 and 8, Block, Boyd's S/D, Grainger Park Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution --------- $67,495.00 SECTION NO. 2 The values of such properties are hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State Highway Department, by Warranty Deed, such tracts of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for such tracts are the State approved values as determined from appraisals made by the independent real estate appraisers employed by the Texas State Highway Department. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tracts for such approved values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the name of the Texas State Highway Department. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Resolution No. 1491 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None i Item 6b A proposed resolution was presented increasing the rate of contributions ' to Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. 877 Item 6b, cont'd. + RESOLUTION NO. 1492 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: From and after January 9th, 1974, each participating member fireman in the Fire Department shall contribute seven and one-half percent of his monthly salary to the FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND. From and after said date, the City shall also contribute monthly salaries of the participating member firemen. i Moved by Alderman Morrison that Resolution No. 1492 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still , Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None r Item 6c A proposed resolution was presented appointing a court reporter for Municipal Court to replace Mrs. Hughes who resigned. I /'' ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 1493 RESOLUTION APPOINTING WARREN L. GRIFFIN OFFICIAL SHORTHAND REPORTER FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT. WHEREAS, heretofore the Board of Aldermen appointed Mrs. Clara Hughes official shorthand reporter for the Municipal Court of the City of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Hughes has now resigned from this position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: SECTION 1. Warren L. Griffin is hereby appointed official shorthand reporter for the Municipal Court of the City of Wichita Falls, and he shall hold such office at the pleasure of the Board of Aldermen of the City. SECTION 2. The appointment of Mrs. Clara Hughes is hereby terminated. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1493 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still. Alderwoman McCullough asked if there were other applicants. The City Manager stated that he did not know if other applicants were interviewed, but they did search for someone to fill the vacancy for a period of one week, and this applicant met the qualifications. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None f Item 7a Bids were considered for one 3-wheel scooter for parking meters. The low bid was submitted on a Westcoaster scooter, f.o.b. Stockton, California. After apply- ing the freight to Wichita Falls in the amount of $201.82, the bid was still low 4- by $29.33. The other bid submitted was on a Cushman scooter. Since our other parking meter scooters are Cushman, and we already stock parts inventories for them, and since the price differential is so small, it is recommended that the bid be awarded to Watson Distributing Company, Dallas, in the amount of $2,279.15 f.o.b. Wichita Falls. 878 Item 7a, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously. Item 7b Bids were considered on one street sweeper for the Sanitation Department. It was recommended that the low bid of Martin Equipment Company, Dallas, be accepted in the amount of $18,400. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 7c Bids were considered on one self-loading scraper for the Sanitation Department. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Plains Machinery Company, Dallas, in the amount of $38,935, with trade-in. Moved by Alderman Campsey that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd. Alderman Still mentioned that the trade-in unit is a 1970 model, and inquired about the life of it. Ernest Lillard, Director of Public Works, stated that four or five years would be the life of this type of equipment. The present equipment has not performed satisfactorily. Alderman Boyd inquired about the operator of the equipment, and Mr. Lillard explained that there had been several, and he realized that was part of the problem. Alderman Campsey stated that he personally knows that it is very difficult to hire good, competent labor in this field, even when salary is not necessarily the prevailing factor. The motion was carried unanimously. Y Item 7d No action was taken on this item concerning bids for a compaction body. Item 7e Bids were considered for two tractors and one front end loader for Parks Department. It was recommended that the low bid for two tractors be awarded to Trinity Equipment, Wichita Falls , in the amount of $6,581.44, and that Trinity Equipment Company also be awarded the low bid for a backhoe and front end loader in the amount of $8,554.13. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid for two tractors be awarded to Trinity Equipment Company, as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid for a backhoe and front end loader be awarded to Trinity Equipment Company, as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 7f Bids were considered on one dump bed and two 20 cubic yard 'trailers for the Street Department. It was recommended that the low bid for one dump bed be +J awarded to Longhorn Trailer, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $2,519.02 . The low bidder on the trailers did not meet specifications, and it was recommended that the bid of Hobbs Trailers, Fort Worth, be accepted in the amount of $15 ,989.10. 879 Item 7f, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Campsey that both bids be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried unanimously. Item 7g Bids were considered on automobiles for various City departments. The City Manager recommended that the following number of units be purchased: 16 police cruisers, 3 intermediate four-door staff sedans , 7 compact four-door .staff .sedans, and 10 one-half ton pickup trucks. He explained that this would amount to about $700 more than the original break down. Full size vehicles are needed for police cruisers due to their type of use. Small foreign made pickup are not recommended. Three intermediate four-door sedans are recommended in our rotation system. Morgan Dodge was the low bidder in each class of vehicle. He also recommended that the bid previously awarded to Moore Ford for one compact vehicle for the Fire Marshal's office be rescinded, and this vehicle be added to the Morgan Dodge bid. Moore Ford is unable to furnish this vehicle now at their bid price of $2,779.66. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid be awarded to Morgan Dodge for 16 police cars, 3 intermediate staff cars, and 8 compact six cylinder staff cars, at the following prices. a. Police Cars Monaco Pursuit - $3,625.38 Monaco Detective - $3,689.23 b. Intermediate Staff Coronet - $3,174.66 C. Compact Staff i Dart - $2,931.41 Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried unanimously. Alderman Boyd commented that he feels it is a good sign that everyone who could bid on these vehicles did so. It indicates confidence in the City. 1 Item 7h i A. Bids were considered on trucks and pickups for various City departments. City Manager Gerald Fox recommended award of bids as follows : 1. 10 one-half ton pickups - Kidwell GMC @ $2,587.50 2. 2 three-quarter ton pickups - Kidwell GMC @ $2 ,785.9.0 3. Tabled for possible change in operations 4. One 9000 GVW Truck - Moore Ford - $2,945.19 5. Three 24,000 GVW Trucks - Kidwell GMC @ $4,831.00 6. One 39,000 GVW Truck - Kidwell GMC - $13,636.15 7. Two 50,000 GVW Trucks - Kidwell GMC- @ $18,065.85 8. Tabled for possible change in operations 9. One 6,000 GVW Van - Kidwell GMC - $3,763.75 On Items 6 and 7, the low bidder was International Harvester; however, their delivery dates make it critical for us, and our past experience with this company shows that promised delivery has not been met on this size vehicle. On Item 6, their bid was $12,797.40, with a 32-week delivery date as opposed to 90 days for Kidwell GMC. On Item 7, their bid was $17,863.26, with a 40-week delivery date as opposed to 90 days for Kidwell GMC. It was pointed out that International Har- vester has been notified that we are not pleased with their delivery service. The local dealer gets his delivery dates from the factory, and is not set locally. Mayor Wallander stated that he had visited with the local International Harvester dealer on this matter, and that he realizes the problem. Moved by Alderman Boyd that bids for trucks and pickups be awarded in the quantities and at the prices as indicated. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. 880 Item 7i l A proposed resolution was presented awarding the contract to Boyd Curtis in the amount of $6,250 for demolition of hazardous structures. 7f RESOLUTION NO. 1494 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO BOYD CURTIS FOR DEMOLITION OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS AND THE CLEARING AND CLEANING OF LOTS. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the demolition of certain hazardous buildings and the clearing and cleaning of lots at various locations in the city; and, WHEREAS, three bids were received, but the bid of Boyd Curtis in the amount of $6,250 was the only bid complete with bid bond, and it is found to be a reason- able and favorable bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Boyd Curtis in the amount of $6,250 is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls a contract with Boyd Curtis for the demolition of such hazardous buildings and the clearing and cleaning of such lots. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1494 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None ' Item 8 Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meetings of the Board of Electrical Examiners held December 11, 1973, and Data Access Advisory Board held November 1, 1973, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. ' Item 9a A proposed resolution was presented appointing two members to the City- County Board of Health, and confirming two members appointed by the Wichita County Commissioners Court. RESOLUTION NO. 1495 RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH, AND CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. Dan Roberts, D.V.M. and Eldo M. Jones, M.D. are hereby appointed as members of the Wichita Falls City-Wichita County Board of Health for two year terms commencing January 1, 1974 and expiring December 31, 1975. SECTION 2. The appointments by the Commissioners Court of Wichita County, Texas of P. F. Richardson, D.D.S. -and Arch.-Hughes as members of the Wichita Falls City-Wichita County Board of Health for two year terms commencing January 1, 1974 and expiring December 31, 1975 be and the same are hereby confirmed. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Resolution No. 1495 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None 881 i Item 9b 1 Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, requested permission to advertise for bids for an elevated storage tank and pumping facilities to serve Expressway East Industrial District. i Moved by Alderman Morrison that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. / Alderman Morrison commented on the insurance requirements of the taxicab company, and requested that it be placed on the next Council agenda. He requested that the staff prepare an ordinance for amending Article 31-36 of the Code of Ordinances, leaving the coverage amount blank, and let the staff study and advise the Council on the recommended amounts. Also, to advise Mr. Cowden that the matter will be on the agenda. Alderwoman McCullough inquired if the insurance certificate previously requested had been received. It has not been received by either the City Manager or City Clerk. Alderman Still desired that some publicity be given on what the City is doing in regard to the energy crisis. Moved by Alderman Boyd that a special investigating committee be appointed pursuant to Section 63 of the Charter, composed of five members as follows : Alderman Lonny Morrison - Chairman Alderwoman Peggy McCullough Mr. Hunter Jones Mr. J. Howard Morgan Mr. Joe N. Prothro for the purpose of determining whether or not serious morale problems exist in the Police and/or Fire Departments, and if so, the cause or causes thereof. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. Alderman Still pointed out that both departments are covered in this request. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the investigation requested, but declined, by the Civil Service Commission concerning any possible violations of the rules and reg- ulations of the Civil Service Commission by members of the Police and/or Fire Departments in connection with the recent city election, be conducted by the City Attorney, and a report of his findings be furnished to each member of the City Council. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. H. P. Hodge stated that he did not see anything wrong with his making the investigation. The motion was carried unanimously.. The Board of Aldermen adjournedo at 12 :10 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this ���/ day of CG��c-.0 , 1974. ATTEST: 41 / ayor City Clerk 0