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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
Items 1 $ 2 Febraury 17, 1970
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 E. Taylor X
Larry Lambert X Aldermen
Dick Darner X
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Gerald Fox City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Kruger.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Darner that the minutes of the meeting held February 3, 1970,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously.
Item 4a
t John Gavin presented a report of the Human Relations Commission for 1969. He
stated that they believed it had been a worthwhile commission; that it filled a need
in this community for activities of this type. tie explained that there were two
areas (listening conferences and block partnership) in which they had not accomplished
as much as they had hoped, and one of the reasons for this was funds. fie further
explained that this commission is a place where people can come who have grievances.
Mr. Gavin presented a copy of the report to Ben Shelton, City staff representative
to the commission. Mayor Hill expressed his appreciation to the commission for a
job well done.
Item 4b
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l 'r Mrs. Dewey Bowling, 402 Morningside, appeared in regard to a petition previously
' submitted regarding an undeveloped area between Sey
mour ymour Highway and Ninth Street,
bounded on the east by Morningside Circle, and on the west by a trailer park just
east of Beverly Drive. She requested that something be done to help eliminate the
danger of fires in this area, such as controlled burning of the weeds around the
properties. She explained that there had been several fires here, and it was difficult
for fire trucks to get into the area.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the petition be received, and that steps be taken
to do whatever necessary to remedy the fire hazard as it now exists.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously.
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Item 5a
An ordinance annexing part of Lake Arrowhead was presented for final passage.
ORDINANCE NO. 2564
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, 11HICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS
ORDINANCE (PART OF LAKE ARROWHEAD AND PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS THERETO WHICH .IS
OWNED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, AND THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE WATER
TRANSMISISON LINE).
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Item Sa Cont'd.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2564 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays:
Item 5b
A proposed ordinance was presented awarding the contract to R. O. Green
Construction Company in the amount of $38,840.00, for curb and gutter and sidewalk
and drainage improvements for the 1970 Reconstruction Program, and setting the
benefit hearing date for March 17, 1970.
r 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2571
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMENT PAVING AT
MANCHESTER ROAD, LOBAN LANE, POWELL LANE, ROSS AVENUE, BEVERLY DRIVE AND
LAKE PARK DRIVE DESIGNATED AS THE 1970 RECONSTRUCTION PAVING PROGRAM IN
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF
THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY_ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; AND 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 AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE
ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2571 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 5c
, . A proposed ordinance was presented prohibiting the naming of private streets
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unless approved by the Planning Board. City Manager Gerald Fox explained that up
until this time there have been many conflicts between names of public streets
and private streets. The Planning Board has recommended that private streets
not be named unless approved by them.
ORDINANCE NO. 2572
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, ORDINANCE 2118, AND PROHIBITING THE NAMING OF PRIVATE STREETS AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2572 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 6a
A proposed resolution was presented accepting the Plum Creek drainage project,
and authorizing payment of final estimate.
RESOLUTION NO. 1035
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, as owner, and McKnight and Little Contract-
ing Co. as Contractor, entered into a contract dated June 10, 1968, wherein said
Contractor agreed to construct Project Nos. 52-083 and 52-084, Plum Creek Drainage
and Flood Street Drainage of the 1967 Capital Improvements Program; and,
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Item 6a Cont'd.
WHEREAS, this Project has been completed in accordance with plans and specifi-
cations; and,
WHEREAS, a final estimate has been furnished on such Project, which shows the
total amount of work done as $626,710,35, all of which has been paid to said Contractors
except the sum of $1,707.78, 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 such Project by said Contractors is accepted by the City of
Wichita Falls, the final estimates is approved, and the City Manager :is directed to
pay to said Contractors the balance due_ as shown on such estimate.
Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1035 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 6b
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A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on
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Kell Freeway.
( RESOLUTION NO. 1036
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 project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are
as follows:
Kell Freeway - Project 52-071
Property
21.281 acre of land, DCSL, Lg. 1
Block 9, 16, & 17, Abstract No. 58
0.145 of one acre land, DCSL, Lg. 1
Block 10, Abstract No. 58
Part of the E 10' of Lot 9 and W. 50'
of Lot 10, Block 68, Southland Addition
Part of Lot 10, Block 5
H. W. Spivey Addition
Part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 5
Sibley-Taylor Addition
Part of Lots 30 and 31, Block 5
Sibley-Taylor Addition
Part of Lot 2, Block 94-A
Highland Addition
Lot 8, Block 103-A
Stephens Addition,
Lot 3, Block 2
W. E. Wilson Addition
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Item 6b, Cont'd.
Lot 7, Block 1
W. E. Wilson Addition
Lot 7, Block 94-A
Highland Addition
4,288 sq. ft. out of Thomas H. Garner .,,
Survey, Abstract 84, Vol. 597, Pg. 491
Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 76
Southland Addition
Lot 13 and S. 9' of Lot 6, Block 76
Southland Addition
Lot 14, and 15 and Part of Lot 4 and 5
Block 76, Southland Addition
Lots 8 and 9, Block 76
Southland Addition
Lot 7, Block 76
Southland Addition
Lot 9, Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot 8, Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot 7, Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot 7, Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot S. Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot 40 Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot 3, Block 7, Westside Addition
to Highland Addition
Lot 4, Block 10,
John W. Thomas Sub/Division
Part of Lot 11, Block 107-A
Highland Addition
Lot 3, Block 94-A
Highland Addition
Lot 10, Featherston Addition
Lot 11, Featherston Addition
Part of Lots 12 and N. 5.8' of Lot 13,
Featherston Addition
Lots 9, 10, 11, Block 18-A
Highland Addition
Lot 5, Block 3,
W. E. Wilson Addition
Pt. of Lot 11, Block 5,
First H. W. Spivey Addition
Lot 1; Block 4
W. L. Wilson Addition
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Item 6b, Cont'd.
Lot 10, Block 2,
W. E. Wilson Addition
Lot 11, Block 2
W. E. Wilson Addition
Lot 12, Block 2
W. E. Wilson Addition
Lot 10, Block 63
Southland Addition
Part of Lot 16, Block 6, Westside
Addition to Highland Addition
Lot 5, Block 48
Southland Addition
Lot 11, Block 46
Southland Addition
Part of Lot 3, Block 5
First H. W. Spivey Addition
Part of Lot 8, Block 104-A
Highland Addition
Lot 11, Block 93-A
Highland Addition
Lot 9, Block D
Kemp, Kell, Joline Addition
W. 100' of Lot 12, Block 93-A
Highland Addition
Pt. of Lots 3 and 4. Block 2
Elliott Addition
Lot 10, and Part of Lot 9
Block 2, Elliott Addition
Combined total of values approved in this resolution - -- $618,253.00
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 De-
partment, 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 or 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. 1036 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 6 c
J A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of property to Texas Highway
t, Department on Kell Freeway.
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Item 6c Cont'd.
RESOLUTION NO. 1037
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for
construction of the Kell Freeway, Project 52-071 under the 1967 Capital Improve-
ments Program, and,
WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 995, passed and approved by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Wichita Falls on October 21, 1969, the appraised value of $9,245.00
was approved for the partial taking of Lot 21, Block 61 of Southland Addition, and,
WHEREAS, the appraised value for the whole taking of Lot 21, Block 61 of
Southland Addition is $11,000.00 and,
WHEREAS, the owner of Lot 21, Block 61 of Southland Addition desires to sell
the entire parcel at the appraised value.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The appraised value of Lot 21, Block 61, Southland Addition in the amount
of 411,000.00 is hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to
purchase, in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, by Warranty Deed, said Lot 21,
Block 61 of Southland Addition. The City Manager is further authorized to transfer
title to the Texas State Highway Department, by Warranty Deed, that portion of
Lot 21, Block 61 of Southland Addition required for right-of-way for the Kell
Freeway Project. The City Manager is further authorized to sell, through competi-
tive bidding, the remainder of Lot 21, Block 61, of Southland Addition.
Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1037 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 6d
%Y A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute
an addendum to the contract between the City of Wichita Falls and Pinnell and
Associates for Urban Mass Transportation Study.
RESOLUTION NO. 1038
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the firm of Pinnell and Associates
entered into a contract dated April 7, 1969, concerning the conduct of an Urban
Mass Transportation Technical Study, and Pinnell and Associates now desire to
assign their interests in this contract to Pinnell, Anderson, Whishire and Associates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
That certain addendum to the contract of April 7, 1969 approving such assign-
ment, said addendum being effective February 1, 1970 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. 1038 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote:.
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 7a
Award of the bid for two utility tractors for the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment was considered. Only one bid was received on this item.
Moved by Alderman Wills that the bid for two tractors be awarded to International
Harvester Company in the amount of 43,968.50.
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Item 7a Cont'd.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
l Item 7b
Bids were considered on hot mix asphaltic concrete surface for 1970 Street Re-
construction Program in the amount of $18,500.00.
d Moved by Alderman Kruger that the low bid be awarded to R. 0. Green Construction
Company in the amount of $18,500.00.
y Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, requested approval of a change order
and final estimate on the contract with G. A. Stubblefield Construction Company for
Sanitary sewer improvements. Original contract price was $7,004.50; total including
change order amounts to $8,278.50.
RESOLUTION NO. 1039
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and G. A. Stubblefield Construction Company
entered into a contract dated November 21, 1969, wherein said contractor agreed to
construct certain sanitary sewer improvements; and,
WHEREAS, said improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications; and,
WHEREAS, a change order and a final estimate have been submitted on this project,
which final estimate shows the total amount of work done as $8,278.50, of which
$3,998.25 has previously been paid to the contractor, leaving a balance due of
$40280.25.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The construction of such sanitary sewer improvements is accepted by the City of
Wichita Falls, the change order and the final estimate are approved, and the City
Manager is directed to pay the said contractor the amount due as shown on such esti-
mate.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 1039 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 9
Moved by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meetings of the Electrical Advisory
Board held on February 3, and February 10, 1970, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
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Moved by Alderman Schenk that the annual financial statement and audit report be
received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously.
Jerry Dunn explained that the City's accounting practices had been changed in
order to adopt a schedule of principles for reporting with other cities, and to meet
the recommendations of the Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada, and qualify for their certificate of performance. Money would also be
saved on the audit.
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'' Item 11
Jimmy Horany appeared, representing the Bowman Community in connection with a
water project for Archer County. He explained that this is part of a three plan
project for Archer County. tie stated that they have 90 members to support a 40-year
loan; also, that the plan is designed for a 300 percent increase of the original
membership. Ile stated that they have an estimated cost of $92,500 for construction
of this project with P.V.C. pipe. He stated that they have applied to H.U.D. for
financing of this project. They are requesting that in the event the City annexes
any of the territory in the future where this system is in operation that they not
parallel the Bowman water supply lines without assuming the debt liability of the
Bowman water system. He stated it would be most difficult to guarantee payment from
those customers if they were being served by the City of Wichita Falls.
It was pointed out by Mayor Hill that the pipe they propose to use is sub-
standard to standards required by the City of Wichita Falls. Mr. Horany stated
that an asbestos-concrete pipe system would cost an additional $76,000 to install
within the five-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Wichita Falls;
that they would construct this type of line if they could obtain a grant from the
City of Wichita Falls.
Ernest Lee, engineer for this project, stated he felt the word "sub-standard"
had been used somewhat wrong; that they did not propose a sub-standard system; that
P.V.C. pipe is accepted by many cities, and is not sub-standard in any way.
City Manager Gerald Fox stated that the real key is the limit placed upon the
system by the amount of revenue they can produce to amortize the loan. lie explained
that they were not asking them to install asbestos-concrete pipe beyond the five-
mile extraterritorial area.
Mr. Newsom, a board member of the water system and president of the Bowman
Community, stated they would like to get some action since they have been working
on this project since 1968.
It was agreed by the Council to study this matter, and render a decision some-
time during the month of March.
Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 4:08 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1970.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk