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Min 11/05/1974 1040 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 5, 1974 Item 1 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: Max Kruger Mayor Harry Campsey X Harrison E. Taylor X Lonny Morrison Aldermen Joe Prothro X J. C. Boyd, Jr. X Peggy McCullough X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk i The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Item 2 Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meeting held October 22, 1974, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. r Item 3a The public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. f. r Mrs. Eula Collier whose property is located at 1901 Wenonah, stated that she planned to tear down the building, but has not had the money to do so. She requested a 60-day extension. Preston McBee stated that Charles W. Oman had requested a 60-day extension on his property at 2706 Sheppard Access Road, and he recommended that it be granted. s ORDINANCE NO. 2919 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. 2919 be passed, granting a 60-day extension to Mrs. Collier and Mr. Oman. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. ' J Item 3b The public hearing was opened on uses of general revenue sharing funds. Elray Hardy, 2808 Cumberland, appeared as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Senior Citizens Services of North Texas, Inc. He requested $200,000 in revenue sharing funds to be used in building a permanent home. He stated that they have looked into some possible properties. Their present structure is for sale, and might be remodeled. They are also considering the possibility of city 1041 Item 3b, cont'd. property. He stated this amount of money would include the building and land. He stated that they have more than 2000 members, and are subsidized by dues of the members, United Fund, and the Texas Council on Aging, which sometimes pro- vides grants. The City Manager inquired if the senior citizens organization could operate the center on a continuing basis, and Mr. Hardy stated that they could. Alderman Prothro inquired how they arrived at the $200,000 figure. Mr. Hardy explained that they have an architect's estimate which is between $130,000 and $150,000, but that the estimate is 90 days old. He feels they will need the entire $200,000. He explained that there are over 600 persons who visit the Center each month. Not all of the members are active. Some attend only when there is something of special interest to them. C. R. Carpenter, 2406 Talunar Lane, suggested the formation of a committee to guide the Council to decide how to spend the revenue sharing funds. He sug- gested a "worst first" drainage and street improvements program. He proposed that the Commission be charged with determining what the community wants to be done. He proposed that the citizens be canvassed by a referendum - a primary preferential referendum by the mayor, with the final vote by ballot. Each person would indicate his order of preference by reverse order. He believes this method would give the Council some ideas concerning what the citizens want. Mayor Kruger asked if this is not already what the Council is doing by getting citizens ' opinions. Alderman Taylor asked if he did not feel that we would have to go out into the field and educate the citizens on the various aspects of the use or purpose of a particular program. Mr. Carpenter suggested a lottery in determin- ing order of street paving or draining improvements. This method would give everyone an equal chance. Alderman Boyd thanked Mr. Carpenter for the time he has obviously spent in putting together this plan. Mrs. Hal Yeager, 2410 Speedway, proposed a paper pick-up once a week. She stated that she realizes that the City has provided some receptacles in various places for paper, but feels that a paper pick-up would be more beneficial. Mrs. Greta Robb, Mrs. Bonnie Thornton, and Mrs. Carl Davis, appeared as members of the Junior League and the Volunteers Referral Service. Mrs. Thornton explained that they interview people to determine their interests for volunteer work. She mentioned several services which they perform on a volunteer basis. They are seeking financial aid for this pilot community program, sponsored by the Junior League, in the amount of $9,400 per year. After two years they hope to have other funding, and may be looking at several sources for funding assist- ance. United Way is one possibility. Charles Harper requested $140,000 for the Midtown 2000 Project. He present- ed slides of the downtown area of Lubbock, Denison, and Wichita Falls. He be- lieved that improvement of the downtown area would enhance the shopping. He proposed a consultant to assist the Planning Department, repair of curbs and side- walks and demolition of structures in certain areas , development of two model blocks, and cleaning and clearing of the banks of the Wichita River from Lucy Park to 250 feet east of the Scott Street bridge. Mrs. Beth Allen , 5205 Jamaica Street, requested funds to build a gym for the YWCA in order to take care of the needs of the women in this City. She estimated the cost to be between $225,000 and $250,000. The gym director also spoke on the needs of physical fitness for girls in this area. It was pointed out that they are supported by the United Way, by memberships, and a sustaining membership drive. Their capital improvements have been furnished by private funds. Alderman Boyd stated that Mr. Pyle, 1515 Fillmore, suggested that the City participate in the reconstruction of sidewalks on the same basis as the alley paving program. Ernest Lillard stated that our present ordinance requires the property owner to pay for sidewalk reconstruction. Alderman Boyd also stated that Grover Bullington suggested that more trees and shrubs be planted to beautify the park. City Manager Gerald Fox mentioned letters from the following: Valerie Hensley in support of the bus system; Girls Scout Troop 80 in support of a new children's home; and Sidney Gaines requested purchase of one-half block of land adjacent to Memorial Auditorium Building for parking purposes. The public hearing was closed. 1042 Item 4a Alderman Morrison mentioned the Washex request not to annex their property, and asked the City Manager for his report on the Allis Chalmers annexation. Mr. Fox explained that it was recommended for annexation in 1972 when it was under construction. Action was postponed until the industrial annexation policy was adopted by the Board of Aldermen in November 1972. The Planning Board recommended that Allis Chalmers , Washex, and Fan Coach be annexed during the calendar year 1973. BCI presented a letter stating that Washex had begun production so late in the year that they should be eliminated for the calendar year 1973, and be annexed in 1974. Alderman Morrison confirmed that the policy calls for annexation to take place during the year that production begins. Ad valorem taxes begin to accrue on January 1 after the year of beginning of operations. Washex began ship- ments in April 1974. The issue is whether we should make any exception, and he stated that he does not see any basis on which the Council could give any excep- tion, and that he feels it should be annexed at this time. Mayor Kruger stated that he is in favor of an exception in this case. He feels that when a company moves their entire plant they are entitled to some consideration. Alderwoman McCullough stated that while she is in sympathy with them she feels inclined to agree with Alderman Morrison because they would be setting a policy which might create hard feelings with other industries. Alderman Campsey agreed that they should be annexed. 9 ORDINANCE NO. 2920 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2920 be introduced, with the excep- tion that Tract II be deleted. Alderman Boyd noted that they had not been informed of any option, which has been granted to another company. A subcommittee of the Planning Board is working on a study, and he feels that delay of this for 12 months would not be out of line. The City Manager pointed out that this study is to see whether the City should be annexing unimproved land rather than what has already been improved. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor. Alderman Morrison inquired if the ordinance is introduced with Tract II in- cluded, could it be deleted prior to passage. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. stated that it could be, but if it is eliminated the Council would be required to start over. A substitute motion was moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Ordinance No. 2920 be introduced as written. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Prothro, and McCullough Nays : Mayor Kruger, Aldermen Taylor and Boyd. i Item 4b JL` A proposed ordinance was presented amending certain sections of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to keeping and breeding of pigeons. f ORDINANCE NO. 2921 i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-9, 5-12 AND 5-36 REGARDING THE KEEPING OF PIGEONS. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Ordinance No. 2921 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. 1043 r 1 V Item 4c A proposed ordinance was presented authorizng the sale of beer at Sikes Senter for one day only each year. ORDINANCE NO. 2922 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF BEER AT SIKES SENTER ON THE DAY BEFORE THE PIONEER BOWL FOOTBALL GAME. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Ordinance No. 2922 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough,and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. e Item 5a �r A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners ✓ on Kell Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 1594 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISAL OF PROPERTIES ON KELL FREEWAY AND AUTHORIZING 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 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 Deeds and by Quit Claim Deeds are as follows : Kell Freeway - Project 52-380 Warranty Deed & Quit Claim Deed Lots 1 & 2, Block 224, Original Townsite. 4,549 sf out of Triangular tract of land recorded in Vol V, Page 479, Deed Records, Wichita County, Texas. Part of Lots 4, 5 & Triangular tract in Block 211, Original Townsite. Warranty Deed Part of Lots 5, 6, & 7, Block 197, Original Townsite (7,044 sf) Combined total of values approved in this resolution -----------------$77,350.00 SECTION NO. 2 The value of such properties 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 Warranty Deed or by Quit Claim 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 tract for such approved value, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract in the name of the Texas State Highway Department or the City of Wichita Falls. 1044 i Item 5a, cont'd. SECTION NO. 4 The City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls a deed to the State of Texas all of the interest acquired in those right-of-way tracts required for the construction of Kell Freeway. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1594 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Alderman Prothro requested the names of the affected property owners in the future. t � f Item 6a Bids were considered on an annual supply of fertilizer for Parks and Recreation. / It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to 0. M. Scott and Sons in the amount f of $8,909.88. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 6b Bids were considered on a 3330 disc storage unit for Data Processing. It a / was recommended that the low bid be awarded to IPS Computer Marketing Corporation ` of New Jersey in the amount of $38,475. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 7 A proposed resolution was presented authorizing final payment for resurfacing of Hamilton Park Tennis Courts. � r RESOLUTION NO. 1595 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESURFACING OF EIGHT TENNIS COURTS AT HAMILTON PARK TENNIS CENTER. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Red River Equipment entered into a contract dated August 6th, 1974, wherein said contractor agreed to resurface eight (8) tennis courts at Hamilton Park Tennis Center; and, WHEREAS, said resurfacing has been completed in accordance with the specifica- tions ; and, WHEREAS, the contract price for such project was $10,368.00, none of which has yet been paid to the contractor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , THAT: The resurfacing of such tennis courts is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls , and the City Manager is directed to pay the contractor the sum of $10,368.00 due on said project. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1595 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote : Ayes: Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro; Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. 1045 l Item 8a Permission was requested to advertise for bids for forms trimmer, forms burster, and card burster for Data Processing. Moved by Alderman Boyd that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. i Item 8b Permission was requested to advertise for bids for 175 pedestrian signals for t �f the Traffic Department. t Moved by Alderman Campsey that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried unanimously. Item 8c } f ?f Permission was requested to advertise for bids on six variable message signs for the Traffic Department, which will be installed at three school locations. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 8d Permission was requested to advertise for bids on two 31-passenger diesel buses for the Transportation Department. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. J Item 9 Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions be received. a. Park Board - October 22, 1974 b. Traffic Commission - October 15, 1974 c. Aviation Advisory Board - October 16, 1974 Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. i Item 10a Moved by Alderman Prothro that a public hearing be held on December 3, 1974, on demolition of hazardous structures. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. i Item 10b v Ed Ilschner explained the revision to existing bus routes which will be placed into effect in the near future. The Loop route would be extended to include a limited Barwise route. There would be two Barwise runs in the morning, and two in the after- noon. There will also be service to Sikes Senter on the Kemp-Hayes peak route and also the Kemp-Hayes limited route. 1046 Moved by Alderman Boyd that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12 :15 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1974. Mayor G ATTEST: City Clerk