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t.ichita falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium: Building;
April 15, 1969
Items 1 u 2
The Hoard 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 2:30 o'clock P.H. , with the following members present:
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Kenneth Bill Nayor
Don wills X
iiarrison L. Taylor
Larry Lambert X Aldermen
i lax Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Bob 11ughey Assistant City :,ianager
T . 1'. Iiodr e, Jr. City Attorney
Jiilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Lick Garner Absent
The invocation was given by Alderman Wills.
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Item 3
At this time Mayor Bill administered the oath of office to liarrison L. 'Taylor,
who was unable to be present at the last meeting due to a death in his family.
j Visitors were welcomed, especially the Camp Fire Girls. "Those girls represent-
ing the mayor and aldermen took their places beside each one. The names of the
girls who represented appointed officials were read, and each Camp Fire girl was
heartily welcomed by the mayor.
Dick Brown, Administrative Assistant, introduced Lt. David Cruz, Commander
of headquarters Squadron (the City's adopted squadron) , who in turn introduced the
squadron's Airman and N.C.O. of the Quarter. SSgt. Thomas E. Venhaus and A/C Joseph
L. Lenkey were presented awards by both Lt. Cruz and Mayor hill.
Item 4
I,loved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting Held April 7, 1969,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman 'Taylor, and carried unanimously.
Item 5
The public hearing was opened on curb and gutter assessment of Archer-llamilton-
nampstead project.
Hr. Llmer Parish appeared for his sister-in-law, airs. Alma Kouri who owns a lot
at the corner of Irving Place and Hamilton Boulevard. Tie explained that she had been
assessed for sidewalks, and stated that they would not be of any benefit to her lot.
ile stated that it would detract from this lot to have a sidewalk. lie further ex-
plained that she had acquired this lot in the last 60 days, and would be willing to
sell the lot for a ; 1500.00 loss rather than have the sidewalk built on it. lie
stated there were no sidewalks in this area. lie stated that they would have no
objections to a sidewalk at the time a building is placed on it.
Mr. Roark explained that sidewalks would be installed along. Hampstead and
Hamilton at the time of street construction.
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ORDINIWCLi NO. 2499
Ola)INANCL CLOSING HEARING AND LLVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF ThL COST OF
IMPROVING VARIOUS STRELTS DESIGNATED AS 'TliL ARCIiLR-IIAI`,ILTOPJ-IiAtIPSTI AD
(I'llDWESTLRN PARKWAY) , PHASL I, P11O.JECT IN THL CITY OF WICIiITA FALLS, 'TEXAS,
FIXING CIIARGLS AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPLRTY THLRLON, AND AGAINST
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Item 5 cont'd.
ThL OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR TIE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSLSSHI:NTS AND TILL
ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLL CLRTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THERLOF; RESERVING UNTO
Thi; MAU) OF ALUL-WILN THE RIGUF TO ALLOT; CREDITS REDUCING TILL AMOUNT OF THL
RESP.LCTIVL ASSL-;SSI.ILNT TO THL EXTLN'T OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING 'I'111-
CITY CLL1t1\ TC LIvGROSS AND LNROLL THL ORDINANCE BY COPYING TILL CAPTION OF
SAiiL IN TiiL Iv11 WTLS OF THL BOARD OF ALDL-1011:N OF iJICI:rrA FALLS, TEXAS, AND
bY" FILlNG Tlih 01�bliNANCL IN III: ORUIitiAivCL KLCORDS Ol' SAID CITY; PROVIDING A;ti
LFFL.CTIVL DAIL, PLOVIDING SUNDRY r,iATTLi2S I:vCIDEiv1' TliLliL'TO, AVD DLCLARIN(
I:oved by Alderman hills that ordinance i:o. 2499 be passed.
lotion seconded by Alderman Kriq,er, and carried by the following, vote:
,Ayes: Aiciern,en Mills, 'Taylor, Lzir.•bert, Kruger, and Sclienl
gays: None
iten 6a
pipeline easement i�,,as requested by Diamond Shairrocl-, Corporation to cross tiro
tracts of city-owned land in Arrowhead Industrial District.
l RLSOLUTIC iJ idO. 929
i�L IT itLSOLVLD 16Y "iliL LuAI:D OF ALDLI::'!L'N ull 'iiIL CITY OF i IC11ITA FALLS', TLXA:.:,
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i'hat certain, caseneiit froi::. the Cite of' ICichit< Falls to uianond ::har,:roch Cort�-
oration for a pipelinc for tlic transportation of oil, gas, or other products across
};lock 1, Unit 1 and Bloc]. 1, Unit 2 of' the Arroi.head Industrial L'istrict in
�,ichita County, Texas, i-rhicii easement shall be forty (40) feet wide for construct-
ion and shall thereafter revert to the width of the pipeline, is hereby approved,
and the City Iianager is authorized to execute and deliver the same for tl:c City of
iichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution ro. 929 be passed.
;lotion seconded by Alderman hills, and carried by the following; vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Bills, "Taylor, Lambert, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 6b
A proposed resolution was presented authorizink; proposals to property owners
on Kell Freeway project.
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I:LSOLUTION NO. 930
MIPLAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for
construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and,
IVURLAS, such property has been appraised by independent appraisers employed
for this purpose by the 'Texas State Highway Lepartment, and the amount of the state
approved value, as determined from the appraisals, has been studied by the Board
of Aldermen, and a copy is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works
and/or Assistant City Manager.
iWk*, TI EI'.LFURL, BL IT RESOLVED LY THL BOARD OF ALDIA)INL ; OF TIiL CITY OF
hICIJTA FALLS, TLXAS, THAT':
SLC'TiON NO. 1 The projects and properties to be purchased by 1Varranty Deed
are as follows:
Kell Freeway - Project 52-071
Property
Lot 8, Block li, Granger and Ballow
Addition, Lots 14, 15, and 16,
Block S. Boyd subdivision of Granger
Park Addition
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Item 6b cont'd.
Lot 6, Block 64, Southland Addition.
Lot 1, and East 41 feet of Lot 2,
Block 64, Southland Addition.
Lot 1, Block 2, First ii. I' . Spivey
Addition.
Part of Lot 1, Block 3, Brook Avenue
Addition.
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Combined total of values approved in this resolution - ;?'38,020.00.
SECTION NO. 2 The approved 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, by Itarranty Deed, such tracts of land as shown on the project
right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the state
approved value as determined from appraisals made by the independent real estate
appraisers employed by the 'Texas State Hilliu ay Department.
SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City "Manager is unable to purchase any such
tract or 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 Kruger that resolution No. 930 be passed.
"Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Aldermen hills, 'Taylor, Lambert, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
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Item 6c
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on
Kemp Boulevard project.
RESOLUTION NO. 931
411RLAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for
construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and,
ItiURLAS, such property has been appraised by an independent appraiser employed
for this purpose by the City, and the amount of the appraisal has been studied by
the Board of Aldermen, and is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works
and/or Assistant City Nanager.
'1'IihR}:FORE, BL IT I'LSGLVLD BY TIiL BOARD OI" ALUM,11:N OF TIJ: CITY ("I' 1"IMITA
FALLS, TLXAS, THM':
SLCTICN NO. 1 The projects and properties are as follows:
Kemp Boulevard, Project 52-073
Property
A 0.22 acre tract out of block G, Kenji,-) fair
Park Addition.
A 0.053 acre tract out of Blocks I: and
Kemp Fair Park Addition.
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Combined total of appraisals approved in this resolution - ; 27,950.00
SLCTI01 N ;. 2 The appraised value of such properties are hereby approved and
the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by Iarranty Geed or by Lasen':ent,
such tracts of land as shown on said right-of-way rap. The authorized price to be
paid for each tract is the appraised value as determined by tree independent real
estate appraiser employed by the City.
SLC'TION NAG. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such
tract or tracts for such appraised values, he is hereby authorized and directed to
cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts.
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Item 7a
Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, recommended award of the low bid
i for 100,000 pounds BliC Dust for the Health knit to Rogers Delinted Cottonseed
Company, l'aco, Texas, in the amount of ; 5,500.00.
I4oved by Alderman Kruger that the bid be awarded as recommended.
"lotion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, requested permission to advertise
for bids for the following chemicals for ltiater. Purification Department.
a. 100,000 lbs. Sodium Hexametaphosphate
b. 500 tons Ferrous Sulphate
C. 160,000 lbs. Ferrous Sulphate (Copperas)
d. 400,000 lbs. Silicate of Soda
e. 100 each 640 lb. drums Silicate of Soda
f. 1,680 tons 'wick Lime
Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to advertise for bids as
requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously.
Item 9a
Moved by Alderman Schenk that water reimbursement contract payment in the
amount of ; 987.23, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of
�1,780.96, be approved in a total amount of ; 2,768. 19, as follows.
Iobert Seabury Real Lstate, Eater, Sections 1 and 2 of the Sun Valley
Addition, from March 1, 1968, to March 1, 1969; : 987.23
Robert Seabury heal Lstate, Sewer, Sections 1 and 2 of the Sun Valley
Addition, from March 1, 1968, to March 1, 1969; ;?794.77
I:oLert Seabury Leal Lstate, Sewer, university Park Addition, Section
S-1-11 from ,"March 1, 1968 to 1larch 1, 1969; �899.30
C. W. L. Dennis, Sewer, Forth Indian heights Addition from March 1, 196S,
to ;:arch 1, 1969; ; 86.89
";otion seconded by Aldermmn kills, and carried unanimously.
Item 91)
Drayor 11ill recommended the following anpointrnents to various boards and
cor,m,iissions.
a. City-County liospital Board - L. Jack Davis to replace (:guy Carter.
Two-year term to expire April 1 , 1971.
fib. 'i'raffic Commission - Jack Christopher to replace Leon ;lallonee.
Lnexl�ired terry, ending December 31, 1970.
j C. board Selection Committee for Community Center for Nental Health
an.d Plental Retardation - R. I.'. ;IcBride and Drank Yea-er. kcappointed
tern, to expire December 12, 1970. _
%Cl. Civil Service ("Or mission - Jin 'lcLonald reappointed for three-year
term to expire I'ebruary 25, 1972.
,ioved by Aldermian Taylor that aphointr;.ents to boards and comr,-:issions be
approved as recommended.
,otion seconded by Alderman ;,;ills, and carried unanimously.
icuncil representation on various boards w<rs L)assed over.
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Item 9c
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f, Appointment of associate legal counsel was considered to assist in the litigation
process with Rife Oil Cornpanv at Lake Arrowhead. Bob Huphey, Assistant City "anager,
explained that a council committee had already been appointed to study some of the
projected expenses which might be incurred by Rife Oil Company, but that the}- desired
to appoint an associate legal counsel also.
"loved by Alderman 1tiills that appointment of an associate legal counsel be
approved.
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Notion seconded by Alderman i:ruger.
Alderman Schenk stated lie opposed the appointment of Lee Sellers for the reason
that they are hiring; someone to do what they are capable of doing themselves.
Notion carried by the following; vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Bills, Taylor, Lambert, and Kruger
Iaays: Alderman Schenk
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Item 9d
An item pertaining; to Comriunity Center for "lental Health and i,lental Retardation
was passed over.
Item 9e
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John J. koark, Director of Public Works, requested that a letter from the
Nayor of assurance of city participation in Lake ikichita-lolliday Creel: project be
sent to the U.S. Army Corps of lingineers in Tulsa. Resolution No. 803, passed April
16, 1968, has previously been sent.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that such letter be sent.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 10a
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heldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning; and Traffic, explained to the Council
for information only that it had been proven to the satisfaction of the Planning,
Board that a 50-foot dedication of street right of way would be a hardship to the
owner of N-N Subdivision. They agreed to a 25-foot dedication and a 1S-foot building
set back subject to the following:
a. A restriction be placed on the deed that this street would be paved
according to City requireiiients at such time as property owners to
the south develop their land.
b. If these requirements are not met, the City may confiscate the land.
c. City Attorney must approve document.
Item 10b
y John 1). Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, explained that since purchase
of right-of-way from Richard and Charles Voptsber-er for Lake Arrowhead road and
pipeline the road location has been changed by the highway Department and the new
location crosses their land at a second point. It has been agreed that the original
85 feet not now needed will be returned to the Vogtsbergers. Condemnation was nec-
essary to obtain the right-of-way for the second purchase. A resolution was rec-
ommended, approving; the transactions.
"LSOLUTION NO. 936
MiLRLAS, it is ncessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for
construction of F.Ii. 1954 from U.S. 281 Last to Lake Arrowhead in accordance with
Texas State highway Department Minute i;rder Igo. 60362 widen was accepted by kesolution
775, and,
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Item 101) cont'd.
iull-KLAs, such property has been condemned and the Commissioner's Court has
made an award of �10,160. for the property, and
ld;LkLj�S, the location of F."l. 1954 was clia.ns ed after an easem:ent of 125 feet
across the Voctsbe:roer land i,as already purchased for tiie roadway and the Lake
IIrroi,Jheaa eipe Line, and
i,i,Li<LAS, after the location of i�.;.i. 1954 i,�as chance the roadway adjacent to
Lal:e ;°�rrov:hca(A t:�ecar.e unnecessary acid provided I:5 feet of surl,,lus easeiaent across
tiic \q,tsberg er Enid which can be returned.
T iLI\'LI,'UIiL, tsL IT RLSULVLi) LY ThL bOARL, 01: AL1)LRIU—i' 01: TI11, CITY OF
iI'WIITA FALLS, TLXAS, THAT:
CLCTiui* iX. 1 The easements to be purchased by the award of the Archer County
Co,Rissioner's Court are as follows:
Uwner Parcel ao. acre,i.re
h.i.chard Voytsbcri,cr 3 2.76
Cl;arlcs \o� tsbertcr 5 u.U5
i'otal Court award for both tracts - �10$100.
SLUI'Iu,v aO. 2 'Total eascrient purchased for Lake Arrowhead )ii>c line and orik;inal
rcadi;ay: 3790 Ft. by 125 I�t. _ 3,442.40
1l'otal easc .ciit required for Lake :Arroi,;head pii;e lime at 43 1/2 cents i.,er foot:
3796 Ft. by 125 Pt. = )1,651.26
Ai,ount due City on orioinal easerient after return of 3796 I:t. by 85 l't.
easeir.cnt to Vol tsborl;crs: ; 3,442.4U - ;�1,651.26 = '1,791.14
SLCT10iv Mi. 3 The City tianager is authorized to return to the Vogtsbergers
an easement 3796 Ft. by 85 It. for a payment of ; 1,791.14.
"LLTIUN i-U. 4 The City �Ianager is authorized to execute the necessary documents
to transfer the surplus easement to the Vootsbcrgcrs and to give them a letter a0ree-
ing not to fence the 40 It. water right-of-i..ay.
'-roved by Alderman I%ills that Resolution No. 936 be passed.
Notion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Itiills, Taylor, Lambert, Kruger, and Schenk
hays: Done
Tom Fairclough, President of the l;ichita Falls branch of the ,NAACP, appeared
with James ]'illiams and T. L. Jones to present an award of achievementto Harrison L.
Taylor for political activity through election to public office. James Williams
presented the Certificate to Alderman Taylor, who expressed his appreciation, stating
it was a complete surprise. Piayor I:ill expressed his appreciation of Alderman 'Taylor,
stating that he is doing a remarkable job.
The ',iayor froi;i the Camp Fire Girls returned the key to the City to Piayor Bill,
expressing appreciation for making this day an enjoyable experience.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
viotion seconded by alderman Dills, and carried unanimously.
The hoard of .Aldermen adjourned at 3:35 P.N.
I'ASSLll Aid ) AI'I'ItUVLI) this day of ��1..(. 1969.
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Piayor
City Clerk