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Min 06/17/1969 35 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 17, 1969 Items 1 & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 2:30 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X Cletus C. Schenk X Jerry Dunn Assistant City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Max Kruger Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Taylor. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meeting held May 20, 1969, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Mayor Bill called upon Alderman Darner to give a report on the findings of the committee regarding negotiations with Rife Oil Company at Lake Arrowhead. Alderman Darner served as Chairman of the committee composed of himself, Aldermen Wills and Schenk. Alderman Darner introduced Lee Sellers, Attorney, who worked with them in this matter. Mr. Sellers reported that a settlement had been reached with Rife and Strawn Drilling Company regarding oil operations. The amount agreed upon for all additional and extraordinary expense occasioned by the lake through 1968 is $92,500. This payment would discharge the City from any liability through 1968. The second feature of the settlement is a contract which has been agreed to by Rife and Strawn Drilling Company. He explained that it is almost the same one previously agreed upon by the Council, and outlined various features of it, recommending that it be approved. Alderman Darner stated that this contract is reasonable to both parties involved. Mr. Sellers was commended by the Council for his efforts, and he stated that Mr. Rife and his attorney were most cooperative. Aldermen Wills and Schenk commended Alderman Darner for the many hours of time spent in arriving at these negotiations, and for his knowledge in the field of oil and gas, which was a tremendous asset. Moved by Alderman Wills that payment of cash sum in the amount of $92,500 be approved for the purpose of settlement of damages through December 31, 1968, and also approve the Mayor's signing the contract in hand and as outlined by Mr. Sellers in order to settle the lawsuit and controversy the City has with Mr. Rife. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 4 f Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic, presented a request from ✓ Mr. J. E. Sweatt for variance of Ordinance No. 2328, Section 5, This section provides that a driveway shall not begin closer than 14 feet to an alley. Two months after approval of the plot plans with closed driveway on Brook Mr. Sweatt and Dr. Taylor are requesting that this driveway be left open in conjunction with the alley. It was Mr. Franklin's recommendation that this variance be denied for safety and park- ing arrangements. Larry Sweatt, 4509 Sisk Road, appeared in behalf of his father. After much discussion it was moved by Alderman Schenk that the variance be denied. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. I 36 � . ` Item 5a Weldon C. Franklin presented a proposed ordinance removing parking restrictions on Fillmore from 8th to 9th Streets. { ORDINANCE NO. 2504 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING A PORTION OF PARAGRAPH (c) OF SECTION 29-114 OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2504 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5b ` R E A proposed ordinance was presented closing a portion of Bridwell Street. ORDINANCE NO. 2505 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 55 FOOT x 1000 FOOT SEGMENT OF BRIDWELL STREET IN THE MCGREGOR AND COOPER SUBDIVISION AND RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT AND ACCESS RIGHTS. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2505 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5c D Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic, presented a proposed ord- inance providing for processing of routine plats. �7 j>� ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2506 /f AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2118 ENTITLED THE SUB- DIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, PROVIDING FOR THE PRO- CESSING OF ROUTINE PLATS AND PROVIDING FOR A CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENT AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2506 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5d A proposed ordinance was presented determining the necessity for improvements to Old Seymour Road under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program. ORDINANCE NO. 2507 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF AVENUES, STREETS, AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WI:CHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DESIGNATED AS A PORTION OF THE OLD SEYMOUR ROAD AND AVENUE K PAVING PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCI- DENT THERETO. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2507 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None 37 Item Se A proposed ordinance was presented determining the necessity for improvements to Midwestern Parkway (Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead) under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program. ORDINANCE NO. 2508 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS.OF AVENUES, STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS DESIGNATED AS THE MIDWESTERN PARKWAY (ARCHER-HAMILTON- HAMPSTEAD) PROJECT PHASE II OF THE 1967 BOND PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2508 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5f A proposed ordinance was presented accepting improvements on ten units of the 1968 Assessment Paving Program ORDINANCE NO. 2509 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF TEN (10) UNITS OF THE 1968 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS DESIGNATED IN ORD- INANCES NO. 2408, NO. 2417, NO. 2423, AND NO. 2458; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH R. 0. GREEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, TIMMINS AND ANDERSON, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, 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 SOME OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE 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 Darner that Ordinance No. 2509 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5g A proposed ordinance was presented amending the liquor zone ordinance by defining the work "premises". y ORDINANCE NO. 2510 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2491 WHICH REGULATES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "PREMISES". Moved by Alderman Lambert that ordinance No. 2510 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) i r" Item 5h A proposed ordinance was presented regulating storage and handling of Anhydrous Ammonia. Due to increased usage of this product in forming it is believed that storage and dispensing facilities will soon be locating within the city. i r 38 Item 5h cont'd. ORDINANCE NO. 2511 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF AGRICULTURAL ANHYDROUS AMMONIA; ADOPTING THE ANI STANDARD NO. M-1 DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1968; PRO- VIDING FOR PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE FIRE MARSHAL; PRO- VIDING FOR A :PENALTY. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2511 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) Item 5i j A proposed ordinance was presented changing certain classifications in the Fire Department. ORDINANCE NO. 2512 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-127 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, DECREASING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFICATION FIRE BATTALION CHIEF FROM FOUR TO THREE, AND CREATING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF TRAINING OFFICER WITH ONE POSITION. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2512 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) Item 53 } A proposed ordinance was presented authorizing execution of a Municipal Main- tenance Agreement with the Texas Highway Department for maintenance of facilities on the Highway Department network within the City of Wichita Falls. j ORDINANCE NO. 2513 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN STATE HIGHWAYS AND/ OR PORTIONS OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, COUNTY OF WICHITA, TEXAS, HEREBY REFERRED TO AS MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO EXECUTE AND AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST SAME. A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND USE OF THE SAID MAINTENANCE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2513 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) Item 6a r) A proposed resolution was presented accepting improvements for Kemp Boulevard Drainage project under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program. J RESOLUTION NO. 953 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, as Owner, and Charles Cohen, Inc., as Contractor, entered into a contract dated July 2, 1969, wherein said contractor agreed to construct: the Kemp Boulevard Drainage, Project 52-073A of the 1967 Capital Improvements Program; and, 39 Item 6a cont'd. WHEREAS, this project has been completed in accordance with the plans and speci- fications; and, i WHEREAS, a final estimate has been furnished on such project, which shows the total amount of work done as $90,478.48, all of which has been paid to said Contractor except the sum of $20,566.33 which is the balance now due on said contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The construction of the Kemp Boulevard Drainage Project by said Contractor is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, the final estimate is approved, and the City Manager is directed to pay to said Contractor the balance due as shown on such estimate. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 953 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) Item 6b - ' A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 954 WHEREAS, 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 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, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION NO. 1 The projects and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows: Kell Freeway - Project 52-071 Property Lot 3, Block 5, Sibley Taylor Addition Lot 7, Block 47, Southland Addition Lot 3, Block 48, Southland Addition Lot 2, Block 72, Southland Addition Lot 3, Block 1, First H. W. Spivey Addition Lot 5, Block 1, First 11. W. Spivey Addition W. 50' of Lots 2, 3 & 4, Block 3, First H. W. Spivey Addition Lot 10, Block 4, First H. W. Spivey Addition Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, First H. W. Spivey Addition Lot 13 & 14., Block 15, Jalonick Addition Lot 8, Block 1, Brook Avenue Addition Lot 16, 17 & SW 7 1/2' of Lot 18, Block 23, Jalonick Addition Lots 4, 5, & E. 10' of Lot 6, Block 66, Southland Addition Lot 9, Block 66, Southland Addition Lot 10, Block 62, Southland Addition 8830 Sq. Ft. of land more or less, Block 1, Abs. 84, Ed Wilson Addition Lot 17, Block 1, Bateson's Second Addition Lot 14, Block 1, Boyd's Sub-Div. of Granger Park Addition Lot 15, Block 1, Boyd's Sub-Div. of Granger Park Addition 40 Item 6b cont'd. Lot 6, Block 15, Jalonick Addition Lot 3, Block 17A Highland Addition S. 59' of Lots 1 $ 2, Block 23, I Jalonick Addition Part of Lots 19 £, 20, Block 23, Jalonick Addition W. 50' of Lot 7, Block 66, Southland Addition Lot 17,& 18, Block 71. Southland Addition Lot 6, Block 1, First H. W. Spivey Addition Lot 8, Block 1, First H. W. Spivey Addition Lot 13, Block 2, W. E. Wilson Addition Part of Lot 2, Block 1, Brook Avenue Addition Part of Lot 7, Block 1, Brook Avenue Addition Lot 7 & 8, Block 93A, Highland Addition Lot 6, Block 94A, Highland Addition Lot 8, Block 94A, Highland Addition Lot 9, Block 94A, Highland Addition Lot 8, Block 46, Southland Addition Lot 6, Block 63, Southland Addition Lot 3, Block 67, Southland Addition Lot 5, Block 67, Southland Addition Part of Lot 7, Block 2, W. E. Wilson Addition Part of Lot 7 $ 8, Block 2, W. E. Wilson Addition Lot 2, L. Walker Addition Lot 3, L. Walker Addition Part of Lot 14, Block 2, W. E. Wilson Addition Lot 5, 6 $ 7, Block 17A, Highland Addition Lot 8, Block 18A, Highland Addition Lot 8, Block 17A, Highland Addition Combined total of 'values approved in this resolution - $425,256.00 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 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. 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 Lambert that Resolution No. 954 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on � j Midwestern Parkway project (Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead), and Flood Street drainage project. (� RESOLUTION NO. 955 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for con- struction of the lasted 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 Alderman, and is 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 projects and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows: 41 Item 6c cont'd. Flood Street Drainage Project 52-084 Property Lots 41 4 42, Block 3, Homewood Addition Midwestern Parkway Project 52-074 (Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead-Phase II) Property Lot 27, Block 20, Hillcrest Addition Lots 10 4 11, Block 24, Hillcrest Addition Lot 14, Block 24, Hillcrest Addition Combined total of appraisals approved in this resolution - $15,640.00. SECTION 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 app- raiser employed by the City. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract or tracts 7or such appraised values, lie is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 955 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing execution of a contract between the City and Charles E. King for construction of eight Type B, T-Hangar units at r Municipal Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 956 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain contract between the City of Wichita Falls and Charles E. King for the construction of eight new, Type B, T-hangar units at Municipal Airport is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 956 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6e A proposed resolution was presented authorizing an easement for Texas Electric Service Company at the new Fillmore Street Fire Station. RESOLUTION NO. 957 1 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain easement from the City of Wichita Falls to Texas Electric Service Company for an underground electric distribution system on lots nine and ten out of Block 16A of the Highland Addition (the site of the new Fillmore Street fire sub- station) is hereby approved, and the city manager is authorized to execute and deliver the same. 42 Item 6e cont'd. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 957 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6f Moved by Alderman Schenk that this item regarding a proposed easement from the City and Water District No. 2 to Sam D. Hunter be passed until the next council meeting to allow Mr. Ruhmann to investigate this controversy. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 6g A proposed resolution was presented opposing legislation affecting tax exemption on municipal bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 958 WHEREAS, legislation is now being considered in Congress to eliminate, or at least modify, the tax exempt status of state, municipal, school, county, and other public bonds; and, WHEREAS, such legislation will escalate interest costs on all state and local government borrowing through bond issues, the increased cost of which will be added to the tax bills of all Texas; and, WHEREAS, this will make it financially impractical for many communities to start projects that are needed, such as hospitals, schools, roads, etc; and, WHEREAS, the reciprocal immunity by which the Federal government and the state- local governments do not tax each other will be destroyed, opening the gates for an unnecessary additional burden in the form of higher taxes on all people; and, WHEREAS, such legislation is another step in the direction of diminishing the authority of local home rule by forcing communities to become financially depend- ent on Washington; and, WHEREAS, the system of local government capital financing through the issuance of tax exempt bonds has for a period of many years enalbed this county, and Texas, particularly, to grow and prosper, and to re-structure the method will endanger growth and prosperity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City of Wichita Falls respectfully recommends to members of Congress to exert every effort to retain the historical tax exempt status of state and municipal bonds. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 958 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7 Permission was requested to advertise for bids on 180 tons of liquid chlorine for the Water Purification Department. P . Moved by Alderman Wills that authority be granted to advertise for bids as s requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. 43 Item 8 Moved by Alderman Darner that minutes of meetings of the following boards and commissions be received: a. Park Board - May 27, 1969 b. Traffic Commission - May 13, 1969 c. Planning Board - May 140 1969 d. Plumbing Advisory Board - May 7, & June 4, 1969 Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 9a City Manager Gerald Fox explained that the staff is requesting authority to make t` a study of the present mobile home ordinance with the idea of updating it. They desire I- to study regulations for mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions. They also request the option of allowing either a master electrical meter or individual meters to trailer parks prior to completion of this study. Methods of tax collection for mobile homes and trailer parks was to be included in this study since tenants of this type of housing enjoy the same benefits as any other citizen. Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted for the City Manager to inv- estigate and update the mobile home ordinance, to investigate methods of tax collection, and to allow interpretation of the electrical ordinance as requested on electrical meters in trailer parks prior to August. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. r t Item 9b 4 Appraisal of an assessment on Johnson Road under the 1969 Reconstruction Program was reviewed. Kirby Kellogg, 4816 Pasadena, appeared again for reduction of his assessment. He cited further reasons as (1) a collector street presents more hazards and makes property less valuable. (2) According to the appraiser's report he would be benefited in part, but not the whole. Ile pointed out that he was only seeking a reduced assess- ment, and not elimination of it. (3) He had previously been asked what hit was a fair assessment, and at that time stated he did not know, but now feels that a fair amount would be one-half of the assessment since the lot is not full depth from one end to the other. After further discussion it was moved by Alderman Schenk that Mr. Kellogg's assessment be reduced from $694.10 to $594.10, as recommended by Mr. Featherston's appraisal report. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: Alderman Taylor Item 9c / Roy Lanford, Senior Right-of-Way Engineer for the Texas Highway Department, briefed the Council on acquisition of property for Kell East Freeway. He explained that they are now ready to begin appraisals for the east side of Kell, and that residents will have sufficient time to find additional housing. He introduced Billy Oswald and Bill Winters from Fort Worth, who will perform the appraisals. Item 9d Moved by Alderman Lambert that appointments to the following boards be approved. a� a. Plumbing Advisory Board (2-year term) ' . Fred Nunn to replace Paul Alexander b. Tax Equalization Board (1-year term) p Avery Mitchell, Woody Partee, George R. Keith (reappointed) �' Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. 44 Item 9e r F%� Moved by Alderman Schenk that Tax Adjustments No. 183 thru 204, and No. 11089 l' ! thru 11298 be approved, for a total amount of $20,270.98. 6 Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 9f Moved by Alderman Wills that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $6,192.59, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $147.65, be approved for a total amount of $6,340.24, as follows. Skyline Development, Inc. , Water, Fountain Park, Section 2-A, from May 3, 1968, to May 3, 1969; $2,524.31 Hawkeye Development, Water, Section D-2, Exhibit A, of University Park, from May 3, 1968, to May 3, 1969; $639.80 Hawkeye Development Company, Water, Loch Lomond Addition, Section A and B, from May 31, 1968, to May 31, 1969; $3,028.48 Hawkeye Development, Sewer, Section D-2, Exhibit A, of University Park, from May 3, 1968, to May 3, 1969; $147.65 Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 10✓ An amendment to the Plumbing Code was requested by Raymond Van Loh, Chief Inspector. / ORDINANCE NO. 2514 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-135 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE ELONGATED TYPE CLOSET BOWLS WITH OPEN FRONT SEATS IN ALL REST ROOMS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Ordinance No. 2514 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 11 Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic, requested authority to advertise for bids on surplus city property on Bonds Street, with the restriction in the deed that no bill boards be placed on this property. Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to advertise for bids on surplus city property as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 12 A proposed resolution and contract was presented for a salary survey to be performed by Management Research, of Houston, Texas , for a fee of $3,850.00. r RESOLUTION NO. 959 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain contract between the City of Wichita Falls and Management Research, whereby Management Research shall conduct a salary evaluation study for the City of Wichita Falls, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 959 be passed, approving the contract for a salary study. 45 Item 12 cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Moved by Alderman Schenk that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 4:48 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1969. t Mayor r ATTEST: City Cleft 46 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 17, 1969 Item 1 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 4:51 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X Cletus C. Schenk Jerry Dunn Assistant City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Max Kruger Absent Mayor Hill announced that this meeting was called to correct an error in / appointments to the Tax Equalization Board at the previous meeting. n Moved by Alderman Wills that Avery Mitchell, Woody Partee, and Maurice Allred be appointed to the Tax Equalization Board for a one-year term. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 4:53 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this �day of , 1969. ayor ATTEST: City Clerk ,4