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Min 03/04/1975 1107 Wichita Falls , Texas Memorial Auditorium Building March 4, 1975 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 9:00 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present: i Max Kruger Mayor I Harry Campsey Harrison E. Taylor Lonny Morrison X Joe N. Prothro Aldermen J. C. Boyd, Jr. Peggy McCullough Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kruger. Item 2 Moved by Alderman Morrison that minutes of the meetings held February 13 and 18, 1975, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. ' Item 3 A public hearing was held on demolition of hazardous structures. J Preston McBee noted that S & A Realty is requesting an extension until f� April 15. No one else desired to be heard. d ORDINANCE NO. 2952 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. 2952 be passed, granting an extension to S & A Realty until April 15 , 1975. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. ✓ Item 4 J. B. Jarratt made a lengthy presentation concerning the history of the estab- lishment of Wichita General Hospital, and the financing arrangements between the f City and County. He stated that the reasons for their request on a 50-50 basis are as follows : (1) You own the hospital on a 50-50 basis. There is no legally binding law requiring the City to contribute money to the care of the sick. There is full permissive authority for the City to contribute to the support of the hospital. He mentioned Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, stating that the City owns the hospital, and the County contributes nothing. There are only five jointly owned city-county hospitals in the state, and General is the largest. (2) The General Hospital is fur more beneficial to the citizens of Wichita Falls than to the residents of Iowa Park, Electra, and Burkburnett. They have approximately 1108 Item 4, cont'd. 3000 patients per year from outside Wichita County. They project that each patient will have three visitors from out of the County, and that each will spend at least $50.00 in Wichita Falls. Electra, Iowa Park, and Burkburnett receive no benefit from this. (3) Since 1963 the City and County have contributed $3,060,000, with the County contributing $2,015 ,000, and the City $1,045,000. Expenditures made by the Board total $2,035,000 for payment on land, bonds, Phase I construction, Electronic system, Emergency room coverage, and Educational program. This leaves $1,025,000 for operations over the 11-year period. Since the advent of medicare and medicaid, the government has refused to pay $2,205,000 of our billed charges. Paying patients have had to absorb $3,930,000, including $2,750,000 for staff patient care. He does not believe that the City or County is paying any part of the cost of caring for staff patients. Mr. Jarratt stated that contract doctors for the emergency room earn $15.00 per hour. He further stated that he has never asked for more than the bare mini- mum needed for operating the hospital. His presentation was made to the Council first because he desired them to know their problems. He urged reconsideration of their action as an obligation to a business partner, in recognition of the economic impact of the hospital on the business community, and out of compassion for their fellow man. Mayor Kruger stated that they feel very deeply about the hospital. They are all members of this community. It is, however, a matter of dollars. Mr. Jarratt stated that he believes if the Council and Commissioners will contribute a little more money, they can operate more economically than with a hospital district. Mayor Kruger inquired if the two hospitals can combine services. Mr. Jarratt stated that if they want this explored, all they have to do is ask the Board to do so; however, Bethania will have to meet them half way, and so far they have not done so. Alderman Boyd pointed out that it seems to him that so far discussions have not resolved anything between the hospitals. He asked that the City Manager draw up an appropriate resolution in which we request the hospital board to make the advance and try to work out some type of cooperative agreement. Alderman Morrison stated that the Council has not differed in any way with the recommendations of the hospital board on monies needed. Some differences may be in the area of how these funds will be paid. They have asked for $120,000, and we have authorized $5,000 per month until the end of the fiscal year. He further stated that in 1963 the Committee recommended that operating deficiences be divided 1/3 City and 2/3 County. Assuming it was right in 1963, they do not see any change in circumstances since then, but they are willing to have someone look at it again. Mr. Jarratt stated that HEW is reimbursing 82 percent of their costs. Wichita General Hospital has an open-door policy. They do not turn anyone away. Alder- woman McCullough mentioned that over two million dollars have been refused to be paid by the federal government since the inception of medicare and medicaid. It was noted that obstetrics and emergency costs are not allowed. Other services are only allowed partial payment. This is a problem both state and nationwide. Some hospitals are getting 74 percent and some 105 percent. When asked about personnel costs , Mr. Jarratt stated that R.N. 's and L.V.N. 's are paid $82.50 per month more at Bethania than at Wichita General Hospital. Other costs are near the same, such as private room, semi-private, etc. Alderman Prothro inquired if the County had allocated $120,000 to be paid this fiscal year. Mr. Jarratt stated that he would like this Council to consider a commitment out of the budget, and he feels the County will have to do the same thing. In the way of equipment they have been most fortunate, but they do not feel like asking people to pay operating costs. Alderman Boyd stated that the prime question in his mind is whether the ratio should be changed. Mr. Jarratt was opposed to that ratio from the begin- ning. In spite of his opposition, it has been the report that has been followed since 1963. In the absence of something to off-set it, if we accept it we will have accepted his opposition to it. He feels any change should be based on a committee report. Alderman Campsey pointed out that the City is paying $80,000 for :indigent care, and the County $160,000. He is asking that additional money be split on a 50-50 basis. Under that, we are not changing that agreement in 1963. Mr. Jarratt stated that $580,000 is the figure they have asked for. 1109 Item 4, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Campsey that we appropriate the balance of the funds re- quested by the hospital administration, with $80,000 payable during this fiscal year, and at the next budget the Council set aside the amount of money needed for the hospital. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor. The question was raised as to whether we would be obligating the City in the future, and Mr. Jarratt stated that he had not made any request past September 30, 1975. The City Manager mentioned future costs which will come to the City in this operation. He feels this matter should be decided by the people of the County. He feels a hospital district is the only stable way to do this, and through an election. Mayor Kruger pointed out that we may be faced with an increase in taxes for hospital support. A substitute motion was moved by Alderman Morrison that we allocate today an additional $20,000 to be payable immediately so that our. total contribution at this time would be $60,000 of the additional $240,000 which is being requested. He stated that he is very much concerned about the welfare of General Hospital, and impressed by the Board and the work they have done, but we have a report from a distinguished citizens committee in 1963, and he is willing to give serious considera- tion and weight to a subsequent report, but feels we should not go behind this re- port on a one-time basis until we have facts to justify the situation. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and lost by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Morrison, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : Mayor Kruger, Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, and Prothro. Moved by Alderman Prothro that discussion of this matter be tabled until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : Aldermen Campsey and Taylor. r Item 5 A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented in the amount of $3,500 for bicentennial activities. ORDINANCE NO. 2953 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO PROJECT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Ordinance No. 2953 be passed. I Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: I Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Alderwoman McCullough stated that the Bicentennial Commission desires to use their logo on our official stationery. r, J , Item 6a I A proposed ordinance was presented closing an easement at the Northeast corner of Southwest Parkway and Kemp Boulevard. v, RDINANCE NO. 2954 AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND RELEASING A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT IN THE H. H. P. DAVIS SURVEY A-653 WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS. 1110 Item 6a, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2954 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. ✓Item 6b A proposed ordinance was presented changing the date of the second Council meeting in April. ORDINANCE NO. 2955 ORDINANCE CHANGING DATE OF SECOND MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN IN APRIL TO APRIL 22, 1975. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Ordinance No. 2955 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. ' Item 6c A proposed ordinance was presented accepting improvements and levying assess- ments on Loop 11. r . ` ORDINANCE NO. 2956 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF LOOP 11 FROM U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 82-277 TO U.S. HWY. NO. 287 IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AS DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2693 DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH THE 'TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO SUNDRY CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST S014E OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORD- INANCE 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 Boyd that Ordinance No. 2956 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays: None. t Item 6d A proposed ordinance was presented abolishing the civil service classifica- tion of Policewoman. l ORDINANCE NO. 2957 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCREASING NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN CLASSIFICATION POLICE OFFICER BY THREE, ANI) ABOLISH- ING THE CLASSIFICATION POLICEWOMAN. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Ordinance No. 2957 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried by the following; vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCu]lough Nays : None. 1111 ' Item 6e A proposed ordinance was presented reducing bus fares for handicapped persons. ORDINANCE NO. 2958 ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 2-98 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES LIMITING FARES CHARGED ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS DURING NONPEAK HOURS BY THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2958 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. f Item 6f A proposed ordinance was presented permitting connection of utilities across the alley from Foster Cathead. ORDINANCE NO. 2959 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE FOSTER CATHEAD COMPANY TO CONNECT PRIVATE UTILITIES ACROSS THE PUBLIC ALLEY IN BLOCK 111 OF FLORAL HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2959 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 7a (� A proposed resolution was presented updating appraisals on Kell Freeway prop- erty. RESOLUTION NO. 1632 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED APPRAISALS OF PROPERTIES ON KELL FREEWAY, AND AUTHORIZING THEIR PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION. WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution No. 1503, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore found that it is necessary to acquire the prop- erty hereinafter described for construction of the Kell Freeway, Project 52-380, and approved the appraised value of such property; and, WHEREAS, the appraisal of such property has now been updated by the independent appraiser employed by the Texas State Highway Department to reflect present market prices, and this updated appraisal has been approved by the State Highway Depart- ment and has been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and a copy of same is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works and/or the Assistant City Manager; and, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION NO. 1. It is necessary that the following property be purchased by Warranty Deed for the named project as follows : Kell Freeway, Project 52-380 Warranty Deed Lot 2 and East 10 ft. of Lot 1 in Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution ---------------$2,900.00 1112 Item 7a, cont'd. SECTION NO. 2. The updated value of such property is 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, such tract of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for such interest in such tract is the state approved value as determined from the updated appraisal (rather than the original appraisal approved by the resolu- tion set out above) made by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the Texas State Highway Department. SECTION NO. 3. In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase such tract for such approved updated 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. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1632 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. :J , r — — — — — — — — — �� Item 7b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway. r r RESOLUTION NO. 1633 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 are as follows : Kell Freeway - Project 52-380 Warranty Deed 1436 sq. ft. of Lot 5, Block 4, Boyd 's S/D of Grainger Park Addn. 500 sq. ft. of Lots 6 & 7, Block 9, Bateson Second Addn. 29,375 sq. ft. of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20 & 21, Block 8, Bateson Second Addn. 20,006 sq. ft. of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6, Block 212, Original Town. Combined total of values approved in this resolution ----------------- $57,037. 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 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 1113 Item 7b, cont'd. 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. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1633 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays: None. - Item 7c A proposed resolution was presented opposing certain features of the Urban Mass Transportation Act. Discussion was held, with Alderwoman McCullough question- ing the need for referring to the firemen in this resolution if it only pertains to public transportation. It was pointed out that it lends credence to public policy in Wichita Falls of opposition to collective bargaining with ;public employees. After a few revisions, the following resolution was adopted. / RESOLUTION NO. 1634 RESOLUTION STATING OBJECTIONS TO SECTION 13(c) OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 . WHEREAS, the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, provides a six (6) year mass transportation assistance program for urbanized areas, whereby federal funds may be used in the development of specific capital assistance and/ or operating assistance projects; and, WHEREAS, Section 13(c) provides that it shall be a condition of any assistance under such Act that fair and equitable arrangements are made to protect the interests of employees affected by such assistance, which arrangements shall include the preservation of rights , privileges and benefits under existing collective bargain- ing agreements and the continuation of collective bargaining rights ; and, WHEREAS, collective bargaining with public employees in the City Transporta- tion Department is contrary to public policy in Wichita Falls. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Board of Aldermen of Wichita Falls strongly objects to this requirement in the federal statute that the continuation of collective bargaining rights be a condition of any federal assistance, as it unjustly discriminates against cities like Wichita Falls where such collective bargaining is against public policy. Because of this requirement, Wichita Falls is penalized, as it denies these federal funds to them, while citizens in other cities get benefit of such funds. Our citizens need public transportation, and we have found it necessary to purchase buses on two occasions with general revenue sharing funds, thus restricting the amount of such funds for other needed purposes. Wichita Falls voters recently denied firemen the right of collective bargaining, which make clear the fact that they are opposed to collective bargaining by public employees. This Board of Aldermen therefore strongly urges the Members of Congress to correct this inequity by repealing such provision in Section 13(c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. ' Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1634 be passed, and that copies be mailed to our senators and congressmen in Washington and in Austin. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 7d A proposed resolution was presented requesting designation of Municipal Clerks ' Week. 1114 Item 7d, cont'd. RESOLUTION NO. 1635 WHEREAS, in order to best serve the citizenery, Municipal Government must be operated with efficiency and in an orderly fashion, and WHEREAS, the efficiency and order with which Government carries out its public functions could not exist without records and procedures, and WHEREAS, the keepers of the records are those who work with these procedures each day, the Municipal Clerks of our cities, towns and villages, and WHEREAS, they strive constantly to improve the administration of affairs of the office consistant with applicable laws and through sound management practices to produce continued progress and so fulfill their responsibilities to the community, NOW, THEREFORE, we, as Mayor and City Council of the City of Wichita Falls , Texas, do hereby appeal to Senator John Tower and to Senator Lloyd Bentsen and to Congressman Jack Hightower to assist us in expressing our appreciation to all Municipal Clerks in this Congressional District by working with Senator Russell Long in the United States Senate, and Congressman M. Caldwell Butler and G. White- hurst in the House of Representatives to have the President of the United States sign a Resolution observing the Second Week in May as Municipal Clerk's Week in the presence of Mr. Kenneth Lybolt, President of the International Institute of Munici- pal Clerks and Mr. James R. Bienvenu, International Chairman of the Municipal Clerk's Week Committee. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Resolution No. 1635 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None Item 7e f' j (y A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of city-owned property. f RESOLUTION NO. 1636 Vol RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE TO MIRACLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ON LOT 8-A, BARWISE AND JALONICK'S ADDITION, BLOCK 28. WHEREAS, the City has advertised for bids on Lot 8-A, Barwise and Jalonick's Addition, Block 28; and, WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received, and it appears that the highest and best bid is that of Miracle Church of God in Christ in the sum of five hundred fifty dollars ($550.00) . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such bid of Miracle Church of God in Christ is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a deed to Miracle Church of God in Christ for Lot 8-A, Barwise and Jalonick's Addition, Block 28. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Resolution No. 1636 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. r.. %- Item 8a �( Bids were considered on grazing leases at Lake Kickapoo. It was recommended that the high bids of Patrick and Brewer (south side) and Cliff Cunningham (north side) be accepted. 1115 Item 8a, cont'd. s' a RESOLUTION NO. 1637 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING GRAZING LEASE TO PATRICK AND BREWER ON 549.62 ACRES OF LAND ON SOUTH SIDE OF LAKE KICKAP00. WHEREAS, the City has advertised for bids on a grazing lease on 549.62 acres of land on the south side of Lake Kickapoo; and, WHEREAS, eight (8) bids were received, and it appears that the highest and best bid is that of Patrick and Brewer in the sum of $4.07 per acre per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: Such bid of Patrick and Brewer is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such grazing lease to Patrick and Brewer for a period of four (4) years , beginning May 1, 1975 and ending April 30, 1979. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1637 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. - Y RESOLUTION NO. 1638 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING GRAZING LEASE TO CLIFF CUNNINGHAM ON 1,488.33 ACRES OF LAND ON NORTH SIDE OF LAKE KICKAP00. WHEREAS, the City has advertised for bids on a grazing lease on 1,488.33 acres of land on the north side of Lake Kickapoo; and, WHEREAS, seven (7) bids were received, and it appears that the highest and best bid is that of Cliff Cunningham in the sum of $3.59 per acre per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: Such bid of Cliff Cunningham is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is here- by authorized to execute such grazing lease to Cliff Cunningham for a period of four (4) years and one month, beginning April 1, 1975 and ending April 30, 1979. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1638 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough }T Nays : None. ! r Item 8b - It was recommended that low bids for irrigation materials for Rosemont Cemetery be awarded to Jahns Supply Company of Fort Worth in the amount of $7,293.21 for pipe and fittings,' and to Universal Supply Company of Dallas in the amount of $940 .05 for valves and sprinklers. Moved by Alderman Boyd that bids be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 9 J Moved by Alderman Prothro that minutes of the meetings of the following I� j boards be received. J f a. Planning Board - February 12, 1975 b. Park Board February 25, 1975 Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. I 1116 Item 10a ' Moved by Alderman Prothro that a public hearing on hazardous structures be held on April 22, 1975. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. � P Item 10b Discussion was held on the fire training officer position and salary. The ` City Manager explained that promotional exams are only held for the rank below, %. and Battalion Chiefs would not qualify for taking it. Also, at least three persons must take the exam. It could be opened up below the rank of Captain if less than three persons desired to take the test. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the salary of the Fire Training Officer be estab- lished at $905 monthly which would allow the application for such position from Fire Battalion Chiefs and Fire Captains. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried unanimously. Item 10c Discussion was held on the selection of an architect and site for the Senior Citizens ' building. Pardue, Read, and Dice has been previously employed by the Senior Citizens Association for a contemplated building project in 1974. The architect was paid $2,000 for this work. They have agreed to handle this project for seven percent of the construction costs, less credit for the $2,000 already paid by the Senior Citizens Association. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that the firm of Pardue, Read, and Dice be employed for this project. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. J I t( Item 10d City Manager Gerald Fox presented a request from the Texas Municipal League requesting financial assistance to the National League of Cities challenging the constitutionality of the Fair Labor Standards Act. He recommended that $250.00 be authorized for this purpose. Moved by Alderman Boyd that $250.00 be authorized to be expended for this purpose. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item l0e Moved by Alderman Morrison that Dr. John Asbury be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Mental Health Mental Retardation Center to fill the unexpired term (7-10-75) of Dr. George Slaughter. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Lt. Col. Langenbach be appointed to the Traffic Commission for a term to expire December 31, 1975. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously„ I Alderwoman McCullough requested appointment of a Mayor's Commission on the t/ Status of Women. She explained that the trend has been toward local commissions. It would be composed of a broad spectrum of women from various backgrounds, and could serve as a catalyst in the community. When asked their purpose, she stated that she believed they would 'generate their own specific goals, which could include day care facilities and others as determined by them. She believes the Commission would be able to stand in an advisory fashion to the Council. Alderman Morrison pointed out that he is reluctant to create a group without any specific: goal or v 1117 charge. Alderman Prothro agreed. Alderwoman McCullough stated that she would be glad to contact San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin to learn more about their accomplish- ments. Alderman Campsey reported on his trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina on February 26. He talked to Mayor Shirley, to Arvil Powell, City Manager, and to ' Assistant City Manager Nick Jameson. He also talked to the Director of Public Safety, the Chief of Police, and two public safety officers. They have 112 public safety officers, 202 firemen, and 253 policemen. They are very happy with their program, and have passed a resolution stating that no more people will be hired as policemen or firemen, but as public safety officers. He feels they have found the answers to making public safety officers effective. They are working from outside residential areas into the City. The public safety department is divided into five categories. The Director of Public Safety has devised an automobile which will serve for both police and fire. Only globes on top of the car are changed. Radios were attached to their shoulders as opposed to the cars. They stated that they would be happy to furnish any assistance that they could. He stated that he is very much impressed with this operation, and is even more enthu- siastic than he was before. The program started 12 years ago, and they are getting tremendous response from the police and fire departments. They have had a 49 per- cent fire loss drop. Crime rate is about the same. Public Safety officers get to the scene of a fire before the truck does a large percentage of the time. The City Manager stated that this bill has been introduced in the senate and committee hearings. Alderman Boyd mentioned personal property taxing procedures changed by the staff. Is is needed, and if so, why was it not implemented several years ago? Should it have been approved by the Council prior to the change? The City Manager ✓ stated that he and the Tax Assessor-Collector would brief the Council on these procedures at their convenience. The objective is to assess and equalize taxes fairly. Alderman Prothro stated that he feels it should be made clear when the appraiser approaches a businessman that it is voluntary if they show books and audits. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12 :10 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this � c� day of �l�/ 1975. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk -- AVENUE � ,�O.Y/, LIP•/�. P/ti'OPOS�'•G i GAS 5�EP,VICE Ll ME /A/c - SAM. !OCA i/D1/ v2 cn ,EK/ST/NG CONCICIST,E" PRor✓�L L0CAT 10 OF P R 0 P 0 D U Till L L ; ot;�� � H OF �,vlr� !� E : K