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Min 11/18/1969 115 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building November 18, 1969 Items 1 $ 2 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 2:30 o'clock P.M., with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X Max Kruger X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Cletus C. Schenk Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Wills. Visitors were welcomed by the Mayor. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Kruger that minutes of the meeting held November 4, 1969, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 4a The public hearing was opened on improvements to Avenue Z between Kemp and k Grant. No one desired to be heard. t` ORDINANCE NO. 2552 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING AVENUE Z DESIGNATED AS A PORTION OF THE KEMP BOULEVARD SUPPLEMENTAL PAVING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2552 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None i �( Item 4b The public hearing was opned on Borton Street improvements. Mr. Harold Arbuckle, 1041 Ridgeway, appeared for himself, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. F\ Mason, and Mr. Eli Lawrence, both of whom live at the corner of Harlan and Borton. 116 Item 4b, cont'd. Mr. Arbuckle protested that the improvements would be an undue financial hardship on him personally; that he cannot see any reason for a double sidewalk in the 2900 block of Borton. fie stated that Mr. Lawrence does not feel this would add value to his property in the amount of $1000.00. He stated that he disagreed with this street being paved for flood purposes. (Mr. Roark later clarified this statement by saying that the paving of this street had no connection with the flood control of Plum Creek; that one was not dependent upon the other, but that it would tie in the sidewalks along Plum Creek). He complained that Borton in front of Hirschi High School is a race track. He also noted some discrepancies in the dollar amount of assessment on properties in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Ridgeway. Mr. Roark ex- plained that there are no discrepancies on individuals in the same block; that the 1100 block of Ridgeway was completed about a year ago under a different contract, and that assessments were only made for curb and gutter, as opposed to curb and gutter and sidewalks, and drive approaches under the present contract. (An ordin- ance passed since the paving of the 1100 block of Ridgeway requires that sidewalks be assessed on all street reconstruction). Alderman Taylor inquired if he was opposed to the sidewalks only or the whole project. His primary objection was to the sidewalks, but requested that the Council stop the proposed improvement in the 2900 block of Borton. Mrs. L. B. Mason, 1100 Harlan, asked where the sidewalks would go. She stated that she was not objecting to the improvement, but did not see the need of sidewalks in that block. Mr. Roark explained to her that the sidewalk would be placed one foot outside of her property line. She also wondered about the difference in assessments, but understood it after Mr. Roark's previous explanation. Mr. E. C. Lawrence, 1034 Harlan, stated that he purchased this property on October 30; that he was not aware of the improvement program for that street at the time of purchase. He stated he would like to have the complete improvements if he were in better financial condition, but that it would be almost impossible to take on another payment now. No one else desired to be heard. ORDINANCE NO. 2553 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING BORTON STREET DESIGNATED AS A PORTION OF THE 1969 RECON- STRUCTION PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERV- ING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2553 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger. Nays: None Item 5a ✓ A proposed ordinance was presented as an amendment to the Fire Code regulating fire works. Mr. Robert Chenault, Burk Highway, made some inquiries regarding the location of his stand. A motion was made by Alderman Darner, and seconded by Alderman Kruger, for passage of the proposed ordinance. After much discussion regarding some changes, Alderman Darner withdrew his motion. Moved by Alderman Darner that this proposed ordinance be tabled, and the City Attorney instructed to draw up a new ordinance. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None 117 Item 5b A proposed ordinance was presented regulating mobile homes and licensing mobile home parks. Willie Vaughan, owner of Vaughan's Trailer Park, 3210 Iowa Park Road, appeared stating he was in favor of improving parks, and was not objecting to street width. Off-street parking was discussed. Mr. Vaughan stated that a person would not find a space wider than 50 feet; that if off-street parking is required, the only place will be in the yard of the mobile home. The average mobile home is 60 X 12, and very difficult to park from a 30-foot street. He recommended a 40 to 45 foot street. He requested that off-street parking not be required, but that the .developer have the choice of using a narrower street and off-street parking or a wider street and no off-street parking. He also stated that all parks should have sidewalks; however, he did not think it necessary for them to be four feet wide - that 36 inches would be adequate. He also inquired if the requirement of location of_a mobile home within 500 feet of a fire plug was any different from any other type residence. He was informed that this was standard all over town. Subdivision regulations require this for insurance rates. Mr. Vaughan affirmed that his recommendations were for a Type B park. Alderman Lambert inquired if there had been any discussion about permitting mobile home subdivisions. Mr. Franklin stated that this had been considered, but no one was interested in this type of construction at this time. Alderman Kruger asked if Mr. Vaughan's arguments were valid enough to consider at this time. Mr. Franklin stated that he did not recommend making these changes as they were all discussed in Planning Board Meetings. ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2554 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 30-1 THROUGH AND INCLUDING SECTION 30-16 OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING THE PARKING AND LOCATIONS OF TRAILERS AND/OR MOBILE HOMES AND REGULATING THE LICENSING, LOCA- TION, ERECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CONDUCT OF TRAILER PARKS AND/OR MOBILE HOME PARKS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY IN VIOLATION THEREOF AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2554 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None Item 5c Buck St. John, Lone Star Gas Company, appeared in regard to the proposed gas rate increase. Alderman Darner asked what the current rate schedule is, and Mr. St. John explained that there are two steps: Up to 1000 cubit feet, $1.50 net; all over 1000 cubit feet, $.759 net. Alderman Lambert inquired whether he thought his company would accept this ordinance. Mr. St. John stated it would be his recommendation to the management of his company to accept the proposed ordinance by the City; that although it is less, it is a fair rate, and will give them a good return. It was his opinion that the company would accept it. Alder- man Wills asked Mr. St. John what the gas company is doing to provide good and better service to the citizens of Wichita Falls. Mr. St. John stated that he felt they were providing good service; perhaps they are not communicating this service as they should. He explained that they begin with selection and training of employees, and that their training is regular and scheduled. He stated that they stress to their employees to treat people like they would want to be treated. He also explained that their accounting had been converted to electronic data processing to make it more efficient. Alderman Wills asked if he felt that the 15 days within which to pay the net rate (instead of the present 10 days) would help their public relations, and Mr. St. John replied that he felt it would. j ORDINANCE NO. 2555 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WICHITA FALLS, WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED. 118 Item 5c, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2555 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None ✓ Item 6a Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic, requested authority for execution of an easement with Texas Electric Service Company to install an addi- tional street light at Fillmore Street Fire Station. } RESOLUTION NO. 1003 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain distribution easement and right-of-way from the City of Wichita Falls to Texas Electric Service Company, dated November 18, 1969, over Lot 10, Block 16A of the Highland Addition to the City of Wichita Falls is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 1003 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None , Item 6b a John P. Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, requested authorization for an easement to Community Telephone Company, Inc. , to provide telephone service to cabin owners at Lake Kickapoo. RESOLUTION NO. 1004 WHEREAS, Community Telephone Company, Inc. , of Windthorst, Texas has requested an easement from the City of Wichita Falls on city owned land at Lake Kickapoo, in order to provide telephone service to cabin owners at such lake; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Water Development has recommended that the City grant to Community Telephone Company, Inc. , an easement ten feet (101) wide -for a buried telephone cable at Lake Kickapoo, located in accordance with Drawing No. 576-E dated July, 1966, by Fanning Engineers of Enid, Oklahoma. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such easement to Community Telephone Company, Inc. is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver such easement. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1004 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None _ _ _ _ _ _ Item 6c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway. Y f RESOLUTION NO. 1005 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for con- struction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, 119 Item 6c, cont'd. WHEREAS, such property has been appraided 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 project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are asfollows: Kell Freeway--Project 52-071 Property A 0.664 acre tract out of Block 204, Highland Addition and recorded in Volume 858, Page 203, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, West Side Addition to Highland Addition As recorded in Volume 858, Page 204 Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, West Side Addition to Highland Addition As recorded in Volume 976, Page 411 Deed Records of Wichita County,. Texas Part of Lots 18 and 19, Block 60 West Side Addition to Highland Addition As recorded in Volume 8110 Page 518 Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 7, West Side Addition to Highland Addition Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 21-A, Highland Addition Lot 15 and South 12 1/2 feet of Lot 16, Block 21-A, Highland Addition Lot 15, Block 104-A, Highland Addition Lot 16, Block 104-A, Highland Addition Part of Lot 19, Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition Part of Lot 20, Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition Part of Lot 21, Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition Lot 2, Block 73, Southland Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution-------$194,157.00. Section No. 2. The values 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 Darner that Resolution No. 1005 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None 120 Item 6d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on North Beverly. i. J RESOLUTION NO. 1006 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for con- struction 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 asfollows: North Beverly-Project 52-072 Property A 0.0048 acre tract of land out of the J. Wheeler Survey, Abstract 377, being a part of the land de- scribed in Vol. 840, Page 120, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.2832 acre tract of land out of the 4.35 acre tract, recorded in Vol. 992, Page 139, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.7147 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Sur- vey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 471, Page 323, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.7288 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Sur- vey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 1023, Page 173, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.5585 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Sur- vey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 996, Page 297, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.487 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Survey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 841, Page 583, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.6715 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Survey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 296, Page 504, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.3417 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Sur- vey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 577, Page 301, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.0564 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Sur- vey, Abstract 324, recorded in Vol. 542, Page 89, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 0.5051 acre tract of land out of the David Welch Survey, Abstract 324. and The Thomas Hardy Survey, Abstract 367, recorded in Vol. 542, Page 89, Deed Records of Wichita County. A 4.4704 acre tract of land out of the Thomas Hardy Sur- vey, Abstract 367 and J. Goodwin Survey, Abstract -83, recorded in Vol. 760, Page 275, Deed Records of Wichita County. Combined total of values approved in this resolution--------$28,120.00. 121 Item 6d, cont'd. 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 Wills that Resolution No. 1006 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger. Nays: None Item 6e 'T A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners ( on Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead, Phase II (Midwestern Parkway) . i r RESOLUTION NO. 1007 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 an independent real estate appraiser employed for this purpose by the City of Wichita Falls, and the amount of 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 properites to be purchased by easement are as follows: Midwestern Parkway, Project 52-074 (Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead) Phase II Property A 0.123 acre tract being a part of Block 9, Irrigation Subdivision of John A. Scott Survey 10, Abstract 302 and out of the tract as re- corded in Volume 757, Page 357, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas A 0.468 acre tract being a part of Block 9, Irrigation Subdivision of John A. Scott Survey 10, Abstract 302 and out of the tract as re- corded in Volume 824, Page 599, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas Combined total of values approved in this resolution-------$6,350.00. Section No. 2. The values of such properties are hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, by easement, such tracts of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the value as determined from appraisals made by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the City of Wichita Falls. Section 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 in the name of the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1007 be passed. 122 Item 6e, cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None 'Item 6f LJohn J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested approval and execution of the contractual agreement between the City of Wichita Falls, State of Texas, and / Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company for railroad relocation, as required for con- struction of Kell Freeway. tie also requested authority for minor changes, if required. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1008 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the Texas Highway Department plans to construct the proposed Kell Freeway Project which was authorized by the Texas High- way Commission Minute Order No. 58021 and the City of Wichita Falls Resolution No. 652; and, WHEREAS, construction of the proposed Kell Freeway will require relocation of the Wichita Valley Line of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company; and, WHEREAS, officials of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, the Texas Highway Department, and the City of Wichita Falls, have reviewed in detail the Pre- liminary Engineering Report prepared by the consulting firm of Forrest and Cotton, Inc. , Dallas, Texas, and have collectively prepared a final draft of a proposed Contractual Agreement for the relocation of said Wichita Valley Line; and, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Engineering Report, as modified by Addendum No. 1, dated July 16, 1969, and Addendum No. 2, dated November 6, 1969, and the proposed Contractual Agreement have been reviewed by the Board of Aldermen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Preliminary Engineering Report, as modified by Addenda No. 1 and No. 2, and the Contractual Agreement are hereby approved and the Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby authorized to execute the Contractual Agreement on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1008 be passed, and authorizing minor changes in the contract, if required, as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger. Nays: None Item 6g r John J. Roark requested approval and execution of an engineering contract with Forrest and Cotton, Inc. , for preparation of plans and specifications for railroad / relocation. RESOLUTION NO. 1009 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 Forrest and Cotton, Inc., for professional engineering services in connection with the design and con- struction of the relocated Wichita Valley Line is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute it for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 1009 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None 123 Item 7a Three identical bids were received on an annual supply of ready-mix concrete and bulk cement from City Concrete, Gifford Hill, and H.C.C. , Inc., all of Wichita Falls. City Manager Gerald Fox recommended that all bids be rejected, and authority granted to purchase from each of these three firms on a rotating basis. Moved by Alderman Lambert that all bids be rejected. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. V Item 7b L j It was recommended by Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic, that the low bid of Automatic Signal be accepted in the amount of $30,199.60 for traffic signal equipment. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the low bid be awarded to Automatic Signal as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 8 Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, requested permission to advertise for bids on the following estimated annual supplies for all City departments. a. 180 Automotive Storage Batteries j� b. 500,000 Gallons Gasoline c. 60,000 Gallons Diesel Fuel t d. 8,000 Gallons Oil and Grease e. 700 Tires and Tubes Moved by Alderman Kruger that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 9 J Moved by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meeting of the Plumbing Advisory ( Board held November 3, 1969, be received. i Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Ja Item 10a Dr. Charles M. Parker, Director of the Wichita Falls City-County Health Unit, presented a request to fill two positions on the Board of Health, whose terms will expire December 31, 1969. A proposed resolution was presented appoint- ing Dr. Dan Roberts and.Dr. Eldo M. Jones to succeed themselves on this Board for two-year terms beginning January 1, 1970 and expiring.-December 31, 1971. , IV RESOLUTION NO. 1010 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Dr. Dan Roberts and Dr. Eldo M. Jones are hereby appointed as members of the Wichita Falls City-Wichita County Board of Health for two (2) year terms commenc- ing January 1, 1970 and expiring December 31, 1971. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1010 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None 124 .� Item 10b Jerry Dunn, Aasistant City Manager, recommended approval of Tax Adjustments Nos. 205 through 224, and Nos. 11387 through 11790. These accounts total $7,885.64. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Tax Adjustments be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 10c Moved by Alderman Lambert that water reimbursement contract payment in the amount of 4683.55, and sewer reimbursement contract payment in the amount of $872.04, be approved in a total amount of $1,555.59, as follows: Hawkeye Development Company, Water, Section D2 and E2 of University Park Addition from October 15, 1968 to October 15, 1969; $683.55 Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Sections D2 and E2 of University Park Addition, from October 7, 1968 to October 7, 1969; $872.04 Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. J Item 11 City Manager Gerald Fox recommended cancellation of the Council Meeting on December 2 due to conflict with the meeting of the National League of Cities, which several of the Council members will be attending. Moved by Alderman Wills that the regular council meeting scheduled on December 2, 1969, be cancelled. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Mrs. Ted Buss, 2031 Gloria Lane, presented a petition to the Council ,requesting that sidewalks be eliminated on the north side of Old Seymour Road from Wenonah to the Seymour Road Drive-In. The request was taken under advisement. V Mrs. Joe E. Davis, 2702 Lawrence Road, presented a petition containing signa- tures of 695 persons interested in obtaining a traffic signal at the intersection of Lawrence Road and Kell, due to congestion of traffic. Mr. Franklin explained r that the Traffic Commission has reviewed this intersection five times; that they desire to wait and see what improvements may be made at this location after com- pletion of Kell Freeway. Mr. Roark explained that McNiel should be tied into Kell from the north within about two weeks. This should relieve much of the traffic at that intersection. The south leg of McNiel extending through to Call Field Road will take somewhat longer to complete. Mrs. R. L. Gilbert, 3008 Pennsylvania, asked if McNiel will-cross the railroad. Mr. Roark stated that it would. She asked if there would be a light at that inter- section. Mr. Franklin stated that a recommendation was being considered that per- haps a traffic signal might be installed there at some time. Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 5:00 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this ay of i�0,f� �, ,, ,, / , 1969. Mayo ATTEST: ity Clerk