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Min 05/20/1969 26 Wichita Palls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 20, 1969 Items 1 4 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Palls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 2:30 o'clock P.M., with the following members present: i Kenneth Bill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X Max Kruger X Cletus Schenk X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Wills. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Schenk that minutes of the meeting held May 6, 1969, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 4 R. C. Rancier, of the firm of Rancier and Davis, 1700 7th Street, appeared on behalf of Wyman Jones regarding a median opening on Hampstead (or Midwestern Parkway) between Grace Street and Manor Lane. He read a statement from Mr. Jones of events leading up to this request. Mr. Rancier stated that lie believed there was no more risk in placing an opening there than at any other place, and that Mr. Jones believes it will be best for him to seek another location if the median opening is not allowed. There was much discussion between the Council and various staff members, with Mr. Roark, Director of Public Works, explaining that there are different types of streets and their uses. Some are for movement of traffic, such as this proposed arterial street, and some designed for access arterial street, and some designed for access, such as a residential street. This request had previously been denied by the Traffic Commission. It was moved by Alderman Lambert that the request for a mid-block median opening in the 1600 block of Hampstead Lane be granted. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and lost by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert and Kruger Nays: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk r Item Sa A proposed resolution was presented accepting improvements on the Central Business District Drainage Project, and authorizing final payment to the contractor. RESOLUTION N0. 943 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Fails, as owner, and Charles Cohen, Inc. and Austin Bridge Co. as Contractor, entered into a contract dated March 11, 1968, wherein said Contractor agreed to construct Project No. 52-082, Central Business District Drainage System of the 1967 Capital Improvements Program; and, WHEREAS, this Project has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and, 27 Item 5a cont'd. WHLREAS, a final estimate has been furnished on such Project, which shows the total amount of worn: done as �724,901.46, all of which has been paid to said Contr- actors except the sum of ti84,251.00, which is the balance now due on said contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BL IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERt-ILN OF THE CITY OF 1VlCl1ITA FALLS, TLXAS, 'TIiAT: The construction of such Project by said Contractors is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, the final estimate is approved, and the City :Manager is directed to pay to said Contractors the balance due as shown on such estimate. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 943 be passed. 1,1otion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen trills, 'Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5b 4 c Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, requested authority to make applicat- ion and sign necessary documents to obtain federal aid for a sanitary sewer project, and to give assurances that the City will provide proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the project after its completion. RESOLUTION NO. 944 WHEREAS, the hoard of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, 'Texas, desires to construct sanitary sewer facilities and proposes to file an application through the Texas State Department of Health to the Federal Water Pollution Control Admin- istration for Federal Grant under Public Law 660 of the 84th Congress, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDEIUMLN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City of Wichita Falls, Texas will provide proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the project after its completion. SECTION 2. The estimated cost for operation and maintenance is approximately $3,300. per annum, said estimate being based on the following schedule: Labor; Alan-Days per month, 12; cost/year, $2,500. Maintenance (Repair, Replacement, Painting, etc.) ; cost/year, $500. Operation (Power Costs Supplies, etc.); cost/year, $300. SECTION 3. The City will employ qualified personnel in accordance with the rec- ommendations or requirements of the State Department of Health to operate the sewage treatment plant and sanitary sewer facilities. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 944 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, 'Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None / RESOLUTION NO. 945 WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas will construct certain sanitary sewer facilities for the east side of said City with an estimated total cost of $155,000; and, WHLREAS, it is found that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas is unable to provide the total cost of such improvements; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for Federal Grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Law 660, as amended, in order to have sufficient funds to complete these much needed improvements. 28 Item 5b 4 c cont'd. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Joe C. Smith, Director of Public Utilities for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make application and sign the necessary documents required to complete the project on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls for a Federal Grant under Public Law 660, as amended, to be applied to the cost of the construction of said sewage facilities. The City of Wichita Falls hereby agrees that if a Federal Grant for the project is made pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the City will pay the remaining costs of the approved project. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 945 be passed, for an estimated total cost of �155,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor. , Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None i Item 5d John P. Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, requested acceptance of Lake Arrowhead Pipe Line and Pump Station, approval of Change Order No. 1 on the Pump Station, Change Order No. 3 on the Pipe Line, and authority for final payemnt. t RESOLUTION NO. 946 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and United Contracting Co. entered into a contract dated December 27th, 1967, wherein said contractor agreed to construct the Lake Arrowhead Pump Station in Clay County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, said Pump Station has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and, I;'IIEREAS, Change Order No. 1 and a final estimate (Estimate No. 13) have been furnished on this project, which final shows the total amount of work done as $431,594.50, of which $387,353.10 has previously been paid to the contractor, leaving a balance due of �44,241.40; and, MIEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and A 4 A Construction Company entered into a contract dated December 27th 1967, wherein said contractor agreed to construct the raw water transmission line from Lake Arrowhead in Clay County, Texas to the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, this raw water transmission line has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 3 and a final estimate (Estimate No. 12) have been furnished on this project, which show the total amount of work done as $2,670,978.46, of which $2,526,080.47 has previously been paid to the contractor, leaving a balance due of $144,897.99. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The construction of the Lake Arrowhead Pump Station by United Con- tracting Co. is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, Change Order No. 1 is approved, the final estimate is approved, and the City Manager is directed to pay to said Contractor the amount due as shown on such estimate. SECTION 2. The construction of the raw water transmission line from Lake Arrowhead to the City of. Wichita Falls by A 4 A Construction Company is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, Change Order No. 3 is approved, the final estimate is approved, and the City Manager is directed to pay to the Contractor the amount due as shown on such estimate. SECTION 3. As these projects were financed in part by a Federal Grant, and the final partial payment of the Grant has not yet been paid, 2 1/2% of the amounts due on such final estimate shall be withheld until receipt by the City of the balance of the Federal Grant; thereafter, the Contractors shall be paid in full. 29 Item 5d cont'd. Moved b , Aldermaar; Schenk that Resolution No. 946 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None (/"Item 5e cont'd. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested approval of Texas Highway Commission Minute No. 62291 relating to the TOPICS program. This program is designed to provide state assistance on city maintained arterial streets in traffic control devices, such as signs, signals, etc. RESOLUTION NO. 947 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That Texas highway Department Commission Minute No. 62291, passed May 6, 1969, which enables the Texas Highway Department to implement the TOPICS Program in the Wichita Falls Urban Area is hereby approved. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 947 be passed. P�Motion seconded by-Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5f II. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, presented a request from Sportier Outdoor Adv- ertising Company for lease for advertising signs at Bridge and Lincoln. RESOLUTION NO. 948 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain lease agreement dated May 7th, 1969 between the City of Wichita Falls and Sportier. Outdoor Advertising Company, providing for the lease of property at Bridge and Lincoln Streets in Wichita Falls for the purpose of constructing and maintaining advertising displays and devices for a period of five (5) years is hereby approved, and the City Nanager is authorized to execute the same for the City. Moved by Alderman wills that Resolution No. 948 be passed, with the proviso that the consideration involved be $50.00 per year. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, 'Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk ;Nays: None +- Item 5g A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 949 WhERLAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for con- struction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and.. NU RLAS, such property has been appraised by independent appraisers employed for this purpose by the Texas State highway Department, 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. NOW, THEREFOF:E, BE IT RESOLVED BY T1IL BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF itiICIIITA FALLS, TEXAS, TI1AT: 30 Item 5g cont'd. SLCTION NO. 1 The projects and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows: Kell Freeway - Project 52-071 Property Lot 120 Block 62, Southland Addition Lot 12, Block 66, Southland Addition Lot 13, Block 66, Southland Addition Lot 17, Block 66, Southland Addition Lot 9, Block 67, Southland Addition Lot 10, Block 67, Southland Addition Lot 11, Block 67, Southland Addition Lot 14, Block 67, Southland Addition Lot 15, Block 67, Southland Addition Lot 4, Block 74, Southland Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution - $93,000.00. SLCTION 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 Warranty 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 highway Department. SLCTION 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 Schenk that Resolution No. 949 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5h i ^ John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed resolution author- izing proposals to property owners on Archer-Hamilton-liampstead. (Midwestern Parkway) under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program.. RESOLUTION NO. 950 W11REAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WhEREAS, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RL•SOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALULRNIEN OF THL CITY OF 1'IC1iITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SLCTION NO. 1 The projects and properties are as follows: Midwestern Parkway, Project 52-074 (Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead) Property (Phase I)' A .0243 acres tract out of J. A. Scott Survey No. 9 and 10, Vol. 941, Page 18 Lasement rights on a tract out of the Southwest Corner of Block 8, Irrigation Subdivision of the John A. Scott Survey No. 9, Abs. 305, Wichita County, Texas 31 Item 5h cont'd. Property (Phase II) Lot 19, Block 19, Hillcrest Addition Lot 29, Block 20, Hillcrest Addition Lot 30, Block 20, Hillcrest Addition Lot 310 Block 20, Iillcrest Addition Lot 32, Block 20, Hillcrest Addition Combined total of new appraisals approved in this resolution - : 21,650.00. SLCTION NO. 2 The appraised value of such properties are hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by Warranty 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 appraised value as determined by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the City. SLCI'ION NO. 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. Mloved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 950 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None i Item Si Mayor Hill read a proposed resolution of commendation to Bob Hughey. J RESOLUTION NO. 951 WHLRLAS, Bob Hughey has resigned his position as Assistant City Manager for the City of Wichita Falls, and has accepted a position with private business in Dallas, Texas; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Hughey served the City of Wichita Falls from April 22nd, 1963 until March loth, 1965 as Administrative Aide and as Administrative Assistant; after resigning, lie was employed as Assistant City-County Administrator at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Mr. Hughey was again employed by the City of Wichita Falls on March 8th, 1966 as Assistant City Manager, and he has served in that capacity through May, 1969; and, WHEREAS, in each of the positions which he held with the City of Wichita Falls, Mr. Hughey served not only with utmost competence and energy, but also with a cheer- ful disposition which made all of his dealings with his associates and the general public most amicable; and, MIEREAS, it will be most difficult to obtain another person with Mr. Hughey's knowledge of municipal affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDEI)JILN OF TllF CITY OF 41CHITA FALLS, TEXAS, T11AT: The appreciation of the City of Wichita Falls and its Board of Aldermen is hereby expressed to Bob Hughey for his many services to the City, and best wishes are hereby extended to him for his future success and happiness. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 951 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Various councilmen lauded Mr. Hughey for his active interest in a job well done for the City of Wichita Falls. 32 Item Si A proposed resolution was presented approving a five-year contract with Gold Cross Ambulance Service. Bob Hughey, Assistant City "lnaager, reported that the expense for the City on a per capita cost is less than ninety cents. Gold Cross was commended by the Council for upgrading ambulance service in the City. / RESOLUTION NO. 952 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TI fAT: That certain contract dated May 1, 1969, between the City of Wichita Falls, the County of Wichita and Gold Cross Ambulance, Inc. of Wichita Falls, a. Texas corporation, whereby Gold Cross Ambulance, Inc. of Wichita Falls agrees to furnish emergency ambulance service in Wichita County, Texas, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 952 be passed. "lotion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6a Award of bids for various chemicals for Water Purification Plant were recommended + as follows. Moved by Alderman Kruger that the bid for 100,000 pounds Sodium. Ilexametaphosphate be awarded to Chemical Supply Company on their low bid of �11,632.50. "lotion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. "loved by Alderman Schenk that the bid for 580 tons Ferrous Sulphate (Copperas) be awarded to Chemical Supply Company on their low acceptable bid of $19,964.34. "lotion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid for 464,000 pounds Silicate of Soda be awarded to Chemical Supply Company on their low bid of �8,533.80. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the bid for 1680 tons of Quicklime be awarded on the basis of casting lots in a means and manner designated by the Mayor because of the fact that two identical bids were received in the amount of $34,104.00. tlotion seconded by Alderman Wills. Mayor Bill requested that City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. , flip a coin. It was decided that United States Gypsum Company would be "heads" and Austin White Lime Company would be "tails". The coin was flipped, and "heads" came up. Alderman Lambert directed that his motion include award of the bid to United Gypsum Company in the amount of $34,104.00 after casting of lots was made. The motion was carried unanimously. Item 6b Award of the low bid for chlorinator feeding equipment for Waste Water Treatment Department was recommended by Ben Shelton, Director of General Services. Moved by Alderman Wills that the low bid be awarded to Wallace and Tiernan, Inc. , in the amount of $3,535.00. v" Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 6c Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that they had received 1 33 Item 6c only one offer for ball park concessions at Scotland and Spudder Ball Parks, and recommended that the bid of C. L. Walton in the amount of $700.00 be accepted. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid be accepted as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. j Item 7 t ' Permission was requested by John J. Roark to advertise for bids for sprinkler system materials on Kemp Boulevard under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program. J Moved by Alderman Darner that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded byAlderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 8 Moved by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meetings of Planning Board held April 22, 1969, and Electrical Advisory Board held May 13, 1969, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 9a �. Randle Forcher requested a variance from Ordinance No. 2328 to enable him to ` construct a driveway seven feet off his property line instead of the thirty feet from the street intersection as provided in the ordinance. The property in question is located at Last Scott and Henrietta. Mr. Forcher gave a lengthy explanation of his request with much discussion between him and the Council. Moved by Alderman Schenk that they allow Randle Forcher to begin a driveway seven feet off his property line instead of thirty feet from the street intersection, provided at his own expense he builds a curb from the drive approach around parallel to Scott Street adjoining the existing Allstate property on Scott. Hotion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. _.� . Item 9b - - - - - - Appointments to various boards and commissions were recommended by the Mayor. Moved by Alderman Wills that Willard Still and Donus Ricks be appointed to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for two-year terms to expire Ilay 23, 1971. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Paul Alexander, Jerry Wood, and Jay Chadwick be appointed to the Plumbing Advisory Board for two-year terms to expire May 23, 1971. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Darner that Jack Foley, Lloyd Taylor, A. E. Saikowski, and Bill Lewis be appointed to the Electrical Advisory Board for two-year terms to expire May 23, 1971. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. ;loved by Alderman Wills that Don fade, John Collett, Bob Foley, Cloward Morgan, John Moore, Dr. C. C. Hayley, and C. C. Durkee be appointed to the Planning Board for three-year terms to expire May 23, 1972. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. ',,loved by Alderman Wills that lion Wade be appointed as Chairman, and Dr. C. C. Bayley as Co-Chairman of the Planning Board. Notion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. 34 Item 9c Moved by Alderman Kruger that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $19,104.06, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of , 4,874.61, be approved for a total amount of $23,978.67, as follows. D.F.M. Building Company, Water, Sunset Terrace Addition, Sections 1, 2 and 3, Exhibit A, B, C and D, from April 1, 1968, to April 1, 1969; $10,066.77 Lynwood Homes, Inc. , Water, Lynwood East, Exhibit A, from April 15, 1968, to April 15, 1969; $4,629.77 i Lots, Inc. , Water, Colonial Addition, Section B, from April 30, 1968, to April 30, 1969; $1,459.07 Dennis Construction Company, Water, Belair Addition, Unit No. 1, Exhibit A, from April 3, 1968, to April 3, 1969; $1,029.87 Elmer L. Dennis and C.W.L. Dennis, Water, Lake View Manor, Section 2, Exhibit A, from April 30, 1968, to April 30, 1969; $309.12 Meadow Lake Company, Water, Meadow Lake Addition, Section A, from April 9, 1968, to April 9, 1969; $1,609.46 D.F.M. Building Company, Sewer, Sunset Terrace Addition, Sections 1, 2 and 3, Exhibit A, B, C and D, from April 1, 1968, to April 1, 1969; $2,648.87 Lynwood Homes, Inc. , Sewer, Lynwood East, Exhibit A, from April 15, 1968, to April 15, 1969; $1,146.48 Lots, Inc. , Sewer, Colonial Park Addition, Sections A-1 and B and the Islands from April 30, 1968, to April 30, 1969; $340.06 Dennis Construction Company, Sewer, Belair Addition, Unit No. 1, Exhibit A, from April 3, 1968, to April 3, 1969; $212.29 Elmer L. Dennis and C.W.L. Dennis, Sewer, Lake View Manor, Section 2, Exhibit A. from April 30, 1968, to April 30, 1969; $73.48 Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Loch Lomond Addition, Section A, from April 30, 1968, to April 30, 1969; $453.43 Motion seconded by Aldeyman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 10 City Manager Gerald Fox recommended a summer schedule of Council meeting dates for June 17, July 15, and August 19. Moved by Alderman Wills that summer council meeting dates be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Jack Ballard, 1013 Cottonwood, appeared in regard to improvements on Cottonwood Street, such as street lighting, sewer, and roads. Iie also brought up a welfare problem regarding physical needs of women and children. I-loved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 5:05 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this � day of , 1969. ATTEST: , Ir f4 yor City Clerk