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Min 02/19/1974 908 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 19, 1974 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 Harrison E. Taylor Lonny Morrison X Aldermen Willard Still X J. C. Boyd, Jr. Peggy McCullough Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Taylor. Mayor Wallander recognized a group of students from McNiel Junior High, with their teacher, Mrs. Bradford. He expressed appreciation to them for their interest in City government. Item 3 i Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meeting held February 5, 1974, be approved. i j Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 4a A proposed ordinance was presented pertaining to taxicab insurance requirements. ORDINANCE NO. 2855 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXICAB OPERATORS. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Ordinance No. 2855, the first of the two proposals, be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. Alderman Still commented that he had talked with various business operators in the City, and find that there are varied requirements in private industry as to what kind of insurance they will furnish. He again looked at the information furnished them, and finds that if we adopt this ordinance we will probably be the only City requiring the excess coverage. He also considered the fairness of the City's requirements of the cab company. He feels that the Cab company has shown responsibility in the past. There are also many drivers in Wichita Falls who do not possess liability insurance coverage. He believes we should have something of record stating what we require, and that they should comply with their responsi- bility. He is not sure that we should adopt this ordinance because of the unfair- ness to the Cab company. A substitute motion was moved by Alderman Taylor that Section (c) of the pro- posed ordinance be deleted, excluding the excess insurance clause. Motion seconded by Alderman Still. 909 Item 4a, cont'd. Alderwoman McCullough commented on uninsured motorists on the city streets, stating that just because it happens does not make it justified, but that we are talking about a business operator as opposed to a private citizen. Alderman Morrison opposed the substitute motion, stating that he feels the cab company has exercised good judgment, but the records submitted to them in- dicate that they are not financially able to satisfy the requirements of a signi- ficant substantial judgment as may be rendered. He pointed out that they are already asking for another fare increase. He stated that he is concerned more for those who may be damaged astronomically. Alderman Boyd inquired of Mr. Purtle what would be the difference in their costs if paragraph (c) is removed or left in. Mr. Purtle stated that the mini- mum coverage of 10-20-5 would cost $918 per unit, and if the coverage were raised to 100-100-10 the rate would increase to $1,095 per unit. It was pointed out by Alderman Still that the annual premium is $1,355 on excess coverage. Alderman Boyd asked if additional costs would be incurred by the cab company if paragraph (c) is left in. Mr. Purtle stated that it would not increase at the present time. Alderman Campsey pointed out that the ordinance now presented does not change anything he is already doing, but if we keep writing rules and regulations we are putting more and more burdens on industry. Today business is being choked on overprotection of rules and regulations by answering to different government agencies. He is opposed to requiring more rules and regulations for private in- dustries doing the job well. Claims insurance people can go hunting on large excess coverage requirements. Alderman Morrison protested that this matter is not free enterprise. This is the only company in Wichita Falls, and they are not competitive. With respect to advertisement of what the cab coverage might be, if it ever gets into litiga- tion any claimant can find out what kind of coverage anybody has with great ex- pediency. The substitute motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Still, and Boyd Nays : Aldermen Morrison and McCullough. Alderman Morrison thanked the cab company for their cooperation in present- ing their case to the Council. r Item 4b A proposed ordinance was presented increasing taxicab fares based on gasoline price increase. r ORDINANCE NO. 2856 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 1631, AS AMENDED, IN- CREASING THE RATE OF FARE TO BE CHARGED BY TAXICABS . Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2856, the first ordinance, be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still. A substitute motion was moved by Alderman Campsey that the second ordinance be passed with the automatic increase or decrease in the price of gasoline as much as 10 cents per gallon. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor. Alderman Morrison stated that he opposes this because it only looks at one factor in a whole set of factors. It also creates possible distortion based on marginal increases. Alderman Still stated that he believes we have a different set of circumstances in this situation. He feels the City Manager should take immediate action on gasoline price increases. 910 Item 4b, cont'd. The substitute motion was lost by the following vote: j Ayes : Aldermen Campsey and Taylor Nays : Aldermen Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough I 1 The original motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough i Nays : None. Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing an application for a second year grant for crime prevention. The City Manager recommended continuation of it. Paul Yeager stated that the Criminal Justice Council has informed us that we have the best operating unit in the state. We presently have one officer and a secretary, supervised by a Sergeant. We now recommend that another officer be added. Alder- man Still stated that they had had this unit evaluate their business, and they are very frank to give their opinions. I RESOLUTION NO. 1508 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SECOND YEAR CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM. jWHEREAS, on February 6th, 1973, the Board of Aldermen authorized the application for a grant for a crime prevention program, which program was thereafter instituted and has operated very effectively, and it is deemed advisable to continue such pro- gram for another year; and, WHEREAS, the total grant budget of such program is $61,882.05, of which the Texas Criminal Justice Council will contribute $40,000.00 and the balance provided by in-kind contribution by the City, being $21,882.05 in the form of contributed time by two full-time police officers. NOW. THEREFORE BE ITRESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, is authorized and directed to complete and file an application for such second year grant with the Texas Criminal Justice Council; the City Manager is further authorized to sign any necessary documents required to carry out and complete such project on behalf of the City. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1508 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried. by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None r Item 5f A proposed resolution was presented honoring John Ruhmann on his retirement. Mayor Wallander presented a resolution of commendation to him for his many years of dedication. Mr. Ruhmann stated that he appreciated this honor and recognition of 25 years service to the City of Wichita Falls. Each councilman voiced his or her appreciation to Mr. Ruhmann. RESOLUTION NO. 1509 RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN P. RUHMANN FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS. WHEREAS, Mr. John P. Ruhmann is retiring from his position as Director of Water Development for the City of Wichita Falls, effective February 28th, 1974; and, 911 Item 5f, cont'd. WHEREAS, he has been employed by the City since 1948, and during that period he has served as Superintendent and Engineer of the Water Department, Director of Utilities and Director of Water Development; and, WHEREAS, during his tenure, he has been one of the principal moving forces in bringing about the planning, construction and operation of an excellent water and waste water system for the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, many of the important projects, such as Lake Arrowhead, on which Mr. Ruhmann devoted his energies and talents , will be utilized by the citizens of Wichita Falls for many years to come, and will be instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the City and the surrounding area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The appreciation of the Board of Aldermen and the citizens of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby expressed to John P. Ruhmann for his years of service to the City, and best wishes are extended to him for his future health and happiness. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1509 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 5b 1 A proposed resolution was presented approving updated appraisals for signs J' on Kell Freeway property. r RESOLUTION NO. 1510 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED APPRAISALS OF PROPERTIES ON KELL FREEWAY, AND AUTHORIZING THEIR PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION. WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolutions Nos. 1036, 1101 and 1489, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore found that it is necessary to acquire the properties hereinafter described for construction of the Kell Freeway, Project 52-380, and approved the appraised values of such properties; and, WHEREAS, all of these properties have been purchased by the City, except for signs located thereon, which signs were heretofore appraised at $23,668 , but under revised federal guidelines they have now been appraised at $25,096, which appraisals have been approved by the Texas State Highway Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. It is necessary that such signs on the following properties be purchased by Quitclaim Deed for the named project as follows : Kell Freeway - Project 52-380 Quitclaim Deed Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 18-A, Highland Addition Block 60, Highland Addition Part of Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Elliott Addition Lot 10 and part of Lot 9, Block 2, Elliott Addition 912 i Item 5b, cont'd. Combined total of values of signs approved in this resolution - $25,096.00 SECTION 2. The updated value of such signs are hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State Highway Department, or the City of Wichita Falls, by Quitclaim Deed, the signs located on such tracts of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for such signs are the state approved values as determined from the above updated appraisals (rather than the original appraisals approved by the resolutions set out above) . SECTION 3. In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase such signs for such approved updated values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be institited condemnation proceedings to obtain such signs in the name of the Texas State Highway Department or the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1510 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 5c A proposed resolution was presented approving appraisal of properties on Kell .f Freeway project. V i e`er RESOLUTION NO. 1511 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISAL OF PROPERTIES ON KELL FREEWAY AND AUTHOR- IZING THEIR PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION. 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 em- ployed 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 b y th e B o a r d 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 as follows: Kell Freeway - Project 52-380 Warranty Deed 8470 s.f. of Lots 11, 12, 13, Blk. 1 , Boyd's S/D of Grainger Park Addn. Lot 21, Block 6, Boyd 's S/D of Grainger Park Addition Lot 23, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lots 21 & 22, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot 5, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot 19, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition 3665 s.f. of Lots A, 1 and 2 , Block 9, Bateson Second Addition ________________ 17,355.00 Combined total of values approved in this resolution $ 913 Item 5c, cont'd. 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 High- way 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 Taylor that Resolution No. 1511 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. r Item 5d r A proposed resolution was presented calling the regular municipal election for April 2, 1974. RESOLUTION NO. 1512 RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ON APRIL 2ND, 1974, AND APPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: SECTION 1. An election shall be held in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas on April 2nd, 1974, for electing the following officials of said City: Mayor Alderman, Place Four Alderman, Place Five. Alderman, Place Six SECTION 2. The said election shall be held at the following named places with the following persons as Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges. within the following precincts, to-wit: (The voters residing in the corporate limits of Wichita Falls within the County Precinct numbers given herein vote in the City Boxes as shown below.) COUNTY CITY PRECINCT BOX NUMBER VOTING PLACE JUDGE NUMBER 1 & 2 Wichita County Courthouse Mrs. J. R. Bell 1 Seventh and Lamar Mrs. Flip Hoskins,Alternate 3 & 4 Lamar School Mrs. Bob Wise 2 2206 Lucas Mrs. La Nora Taylor, Alternate 5 & 50 McGaha School Mrs. Bob Pack 3 1615 Midwestern Pkwy. Mrs. Pete Graham, Alternate 6 & 43 Ben Franklin School Mrs . G. Donald Larson 4 2112 Speedway Mrs. E. G. Brown, Alternate 7,40,54 Washington Kindergarten Mr. C. E. Jackson 5 600 Flood Mrs. I. A. Carter, Alternate i 914 Item 5d, c0nt'd, 8 Fain School 1404 Norman Mrs. A. D. .January Mrs. Dorman Anderson, 6 9 & 11 Reagan Jr, High Alternate 1104 Broad School Mrs. A. H. Hulsey Mrs. Willie McCloud, 7 10 & 15 Alamo School Alternate 1912 Eleventh Street Mrs. Patti Faye Mrs. D. Gentry 8 12,31,48,58 Texas High W, Wiley, Alternate 601 Lake & Boxes 9 & 1 way Dept, Hdqr. 15 at Southwest Parkway Mrs. Vance Harbor Mrs.Arrowhead Tom Crane, Alternate 9 13226,27 & Fannin School 61 710 Burkburnett Road Mrs. Mozelle Mrs, Laseman Jim Barnes Smith, 10 14 & 15 Crockett School Alternate 3015 Avenue I Mrs . Steve Marchand Mrs. Hurshel Johnson, 11 16,57 & 59 Rider High School Alternate 4611 Cypress Mr. Elton Penrod Mrs. George D. Elliott, 12 17 & 47 Technical Training Center Alternate 1609 Blonde Mr. C. L. Murph 41 Huey School Mrs. Tom Huckaby, Alternate 13 1513 North 6th Street Mrs. D. L. Chancellor 18,42 & 46 Hirschi Hi h Mrs. Gladys Moore, Alternate 14 3106 GortonSchool 19 & 44 Lane Mrs. D. A. Shook Wichita Falls School High Mrs. Billy Moyer, Alternate 15 2149 Avenue H g ool Mr. P. R. Flake 20 & 22 7undelowitz Jr, Mrs, C. A, Wainscott 16 , Alternate 1706 Polk High School Mrs. Barney M Glickman Harrell School 21 & 53 Mrs. I• C. Presson, Alt 17 ernate 3115 5th Street Mrs. George Wyatt Sa 23,24 & 25 Dewey Bowling, 18 m Houston School g, Alternate 2500 Grant Mrs. Arlie McCoy 30 & 51 Barwise Jr. High School Mrs, Otis Hickey, Alternate 19 3807 Grant Mrs. E. E. Wood 52 Ben Milam School Mrs. Arthur Beyer, Alternate 20 2906 Stearns Mrs, John Penn Mrs. Bernice Knightstep, 21 55 & 56 Cunningham School Alternate 4107 Phillips Mrs. Charles Box SECTION Mrs. Raymond Sims, Alternate 22 not less�3• The Presiding Jud e than two (2) nor more g for each precinct shall conduct of the election, than four appoint such (4) , as he deems necessary clerks, SECTION [i., Y for. the proper Resolution d r The Chief Chief of Police shall notice to be notice at the Post a properly executed Posted at least Places where the election copy held this thirty (30 is to be held Moved b ) days before the date of said , such y Alderwoman McCullou election. McCullough that Resolution No, 1512 be passed. I 915 cont'd• following vote: Item 5d, and carried by the Motion seconded by Alderman Still, d and McCullough Ayes: Aldermen CampseY3 Taylor, Morrison, Still , BoY Nays : None. � a travel policy for ci -item ty proposed resolution was presented establishing A officers and employees. NO 1513 ! RESOLUTION ` GOVERNING TRAVEL EXPENSE BY CITY OFFICERS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY G ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND EMPLOYEES BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BE IT RESOLVED overning travel expenses incurred THAT: specially authorized is hereby established g ersons olicy and all other p The following to ees of the City, by officers and employees Regulations to travel at City expense. Those certain "Administrative egg 1970, Regulations. enses" , dated April) owed insofar as they are not in- I, Administrativ Tr fining and/or Conference Exp Pertaining to Travel, Manager, are hereby approved promulgated by the City this policy. those trips which have consistent with Generally, only s should be be Budgeted. All foreseeable trip Expenses to for approval. II. Travel Exp et shall be allowed the Board of Aldermen the budget submitted to arise which will been authorized in t when it is circumstances will arise ize such travel included in the budgethat unforeseen er may it is understood cases, the City Manager the best interests However, travel. In those detrimental to Board of Alder- refusal to do so will be report to the B receding necessitate ud ent, a monthly rep the p if, in his gm Manager shall make during The City all unbudgeted travel authorized report shall be filed of the City• in detail A copy of such men, describing his justification therefor. month, including and shall be a public record. City Clerk, and Events to be Attended. with the and Conferences the City, to Travel, conferences or events when Such III, Persons Authorized expense to loyal and travel at City eXp some reasonable benefiersonrsfrom. Persons should only will receive to reward a P and citizens , simply as a means not necessarily ex- its elstaxpayersauthorized rules , though travel should not be e to the City The followi�he persons and conferences and events competent should usually govern determining clusive, should approved* which should be authorized and pP Conference - Mayor and all other members A. Board of Aldermen. Texas Municipal League Annual 1' their spouses. and any of the Board and - Mayor and spouse, be serving on a committee which will meet National League of Cities Annual Conference 2' and spouse) , who may other alderman ( - Mayor and spouse. at such conference. National Conference of Mayors Annual Conference 3, Nati committees and legislative islative study legislative session al League leg should attend leg they belong 4• Texas Municip aldermen to which _ Mayor and other islative study committees session meetings s of leg aldermen and also meeting _ Mayor and all other meetings , ion 5 meetings 5, Texas Municipal League Reg and spouses, B. City Manager. _ with spouse. J. Texas Municipal League Annual Conference 916 Item 5e, cont'd. 2. International City Managers Association Annual Conference - with spouse. 3. Texas City Managers Association Annual Conference - with spouse. 4. North Texas City Managers meetings. i 5 . Texas Municipal League Legislative study committees to which he belongs, and legislative session meetings. C. Directors. 1. The national conference of his professional organization; with spouse. 2. The state conference of his professional organization. 3. The Texas Municipal League Annual Conference; with spouse. i 4. Certain selected institutes and seminars conducted by recognized, qualified organizations, which will enable the director to serve the City better. D. Department Heads and other employees. 1. Department heads may attend the annual conference of their state organiza- tion. 2. Department heads and other employees may be authorized to attend selected institutes, seminars or workshops conducted by qualified, recognized organizations , which will improve the skills with which the department head or employee serves the City. E. Members of Boards and Commissions and others. Travel at City expense by members of the City Boards and Commissions, and others who are not officers or employees of the City, shall be allowed only in unusual icircumstances, and then when such travel will result in a definite, direct benefit to the City, its citizens and taxpayers. IV. Reports. In addition to the report of unbudgeted travel required under II above, the City Manager shall submit a report to the Board of Aldermen each month, setting out all travel anticipated during the upcoming month by. City officers and employees , with the following information: 1. Each person planning to travel. 2. Department to which assigned. 3. Destination. 4. Number of days to be absent. 5. Total anticipated expenses. 6. How funded. 7. Purpose of trip. 8. City Manager's justification for the expenditure. A copy ,of such report shall be filed with the City Clerk, and shall be a public record. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1513 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison. Alderwoman McCullough inquired under Section III if there are now organizations besides these laid out specifically. The City Manager explained that there are three other categories pertaining to travel for federal or state grants, travel to 917 Item 5e, cont'd. other cities to review projects or programs, and travel as the result of being selected as an officer to a state, regional, or national professional organization. If they desire to specify such organizations then they would be set out. Some travel expenses are paid by the organization requesting the travel. Alderwoman McCullough mentioned the National League of Cities annual conference, stating that it seems that it may be too rigid to require that an Alderman be serving on a committee in order to attend. She has found these meetings to be beneficial. Alderman Taylor stated that he agrees with Alderwoman McCullough, and that he is opposed to the whole ordinance. If we subject travel to this reporting procedure, why not include every other budgeted item? He objected to the word- ing of the ordinance because the City does not now allow travel unless it is for the benefit of the City. He does not believe the City Manager should be required to report on it monthly. Alderman Morrison stated that he does not believe the reporting should be done in advance. He does not see the necessity of this for several reasons, one of which is the lack of privacy of the people involved. Alderwoman McCullough stated that a monthly report after the fact would be in order, but does not feel that advance reporting is necessary. She further explained that she would not be adverse to limiting the National League of Cities conference to the Mayor and three aldermen. Alderman Taylor stated that he is opposed to any limitation. Alderman Boyd stated that he feels there is a considerable amount of mis- understanding on the part of the public of travel by the Council and City Manager. It is not uncommon to determine what the travel policy will be, and to decide publicly who will go where. He stated that he had no quarrel with what we have been doing, but desires to get what we have been doing out in the open. He stated that he is talking about confidence in the Council by the public. He desires to get some policy on record, rather than have an administrative opera- tion. He feels this has been a problem of misunderstanding because action has not been taken in public. He stated that he is not telling anyone that any trip made by anyone has been unjustified or illegal in any way. Alderman Still stated that he does not think we have taken any kind of travel under advisement except in the budget stage. Alderman Boyd stated that what he had reference to is lack of action in public, and reaction of some of the public to the way it is being handled. Alderman Still stated that nothing has been dis- cussed pertaining to travel in closed session. Alderman Boyd agreed that it had not been done in closed session, but on an individual basis with each council- man. Alderman Taylor stated that he did not see the need for it. The City Manager explained that in budget procedures, each department pro- poses travel anticipated during the budget year. A specific amount is set up for each trip. Sometimes unspecified money is setup from past experience due to incomplete information on just what will be required. Once the amount is set up in the budget then the administrative rules apply on how it is obtained. With federal grant programs there are probably as many occasions for unbudgeted travel as budgeted travel. These travels are of benefit to the City. He stated that he did not know how the travel policy is misunderstood - that we are as honest and above board as we can be. The Finance Director has not ever refused any in- formation on travel which he had at the time. The Mayor stated that the Council 's representation does not stop at this table. Any kind of resolution will be revised from now on. He does not believe that the Mayor or members of the Council should publicize that they are going out of town. Aldermen Boyd and Morrison amended the original motion and second, as follows . 1. On Page 2, A. 2, the paragraph should read as follows : "National League of Cities Annual Conference - Mayor and spouse, and any three other aldermen (and spouses) ." 2. On Page 2, A. 4, change the word "should"at the end of the second line to "may". 3. On Page 1, Paragraph II, at the end of the sentence in line 8, change the period to a comma, and add the following: "including, but not limited 918 Item 5e, cont'd. to, travel which is found necessary to obtain federal or state grants and travel necessitated to meet the terms of federal or state grant programs and contracts ; travel to other cities or governmental agancies to review projects and programs within those cities the implementation of such is being considered for Wichita Falls or would be beneficial to Wichita Falls; travel required as a result of being selected as an officer of a regional, state, or national professional organization or as a result of being appointed to regional, state, or national advisory or task forces, or to present papers on projects, programs, and activities in Wichita Falls to regional, state, or national organizations." Then continue on with the remainder of Paragraph II. 4. On Page 3, Paragraph IV, on Line 3, omit the word "aniticipated", and on Line 4, change the word "upcoming" to"preceding." Alderman Taylor moved a substitute motion that action on this proposed resolu- tion be deferred for study in a work session for a future public meeting. No second to the motion was received. The amended motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Morrison, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : Mayor Wallander, Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, and Still. i r Item 6a No bids were received for an annual supply of gasoline. Ben Shelton, Director fi of General Services, stated that our present supplier, Exxon, is obligated under is federal guidelines to furnish us with gasoline based upon 1972 purchases on the / basis of the prevailing tank wagon prices, which at this time is 30.9 cents per gallon for the regular brand gasoline. He recommended that we continue purchasing gasoline from Exxon, and that if and when the market stabilizes we solicit bids at that time. j Moved by Alderman Still that Mr. Shelton's recommendation be accepted. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously . 4: r Item 6b � r Bids were considered on an estimated annual supply of vector control chemicals for the Health Department. It was recommended that the bids be awarded as follows. a. 1,500 gallons Malathion Concentrate 95% - Public Health Equipment and Supply, San Antonio, $6.30 per gallon for 1,000-gallon orders, in the net amount of $9,450.00. b. 300 gallons Malathion 57% Emulsifiable Liquid - Public Health Equipment and Supply, $6.25 per gallon on the 55-gallon quantity, in the net amount of $1,875.00. C. 100,000 pounds Malathion 5 Dust - Van Waters and Rogers , Dallas, in the a- mount of $11.10 per cwt, for a net amount of $11,100.00. Moved by Alderman Campsey that the bids be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried unanimously. Item 6c } Fertilizer bids were considered for the Parks Department. Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommended that both bids received be rejected because of the exorbitant prices. They reflect increases of 66% and 140`/ over last year. Moved by Alderman Still that the recommendation be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. 919 r/ Item 6d Bids were considered on two median mowers for Parks and Recreation Department. g � It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Goldthwaites of Texas, in the amount of $6,800.00. Moved by Alderman Campsey that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item 7 gg ii Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meetings of the following boards be received. a. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - February 4, 1974 b. Board of Electrical Examiners - February 12, 1974 Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Mayor Wallander stated that a letter had been delivered to the Board of Aldermen from Lynn Darden, in which the Children's Aid Society requested a firm commitment on the amount of money the Board of Aldermen agreed to fund Fowler Home. Alderwoman McCullough stated that the resolution which they previously passed should stand. The other councilmen agreed, and the Mayor announced that the previous action stands. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12 :10 P.M. 1 PASSED AND APPROVED this day of CL'�G�J , 1974. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk