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Min 05/19/1970 219 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 19, 1970 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 Build- ing at 2:30 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present: Kenneth Fill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X Bill Drake X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk J. C. Boyd, Jr. Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Wills. Mrs. Jo Page, wife of the Commanding General at Sheppard Air Force Base, was welcomed by the Mayor. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Lambert that minutes of the meeting held on May 5, 1970, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. y Item 4a A proposed ordinance was presented amending Section 9 of the subdivision reg- ulations. City Manager Gerald Fox explained the proposed changes. ORDINANCE NO. 2589 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, ORDINANCE 2118, SETTING MINIMUM LOT SIZES, REGULATING LOT COVERAGE, PROVIDING FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATIONS ON SINGLE-LOT PLATS, AND REQUIRING REPLATS WHERE NEW BUILDINGS WILL CROSS EXISTING LOT LINES. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2589 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 4b A proposed ordinance was presented regulating lot coverage. r ORDINANCE NO. 2590 d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS REGULATING LOT COVERAGE FOR LOTS CONTAINING DWELLING UNITS. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2590 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: 220 Item 4b, cont'd. Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 4c A proposed ordinance was presented closing all alleys in' the Noble and Henderson Resurvey of Block 259. The Police Department desires to use this area for expansion of parking facilities. ORDINANCE NO. 2591 AN ORDINANCE PERMANENTLY ABANDONING THE ALLEYS IN THE NOBLE AND HENDERSON'S RESURVEY OF BLOCK 259 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF WICHITA FALLS AND RETAINING EASEMENT RIGHTS ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE ALLEYS. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2591 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 4d A proposed ordinance was presented closing parks during certain hours. ORDINANCE NO. 2592 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING ALL PARKS WITHIN THE CITY, EXCEPT THOSE LOCATED AT LAKE ARROWHEAD, FROM TWELVE O'CLOCK MIDNIGHT TO FIVE O'CLOCK A. M. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2592 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None i Item 4e A proposed ordinance was presented closing an alley in Block 8, Sunset heights Addition. ORDINANCE NO. 2593 AN ORDINANCE PERMANENTLY ABANDONING THE 20' ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 1-2 AND 3-4 OF BLOCK 8 OF THE SUNSET HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND RETAINING EASEMENT RIGHTS. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2593 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None G r Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway project. RESOLUTION NO. 1076 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. 221 Item 5a, cont'd. i 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 and/ or Quit Claim Deed are as follows: Kell Freeway--Project 52-071--Property Part of Lot 6, Block 16-A, Highland Addition Part of Lot 8, Block 16-A, Highland Addition Part of Lot 9, Block 95-A, Highland Addition Part of Lots 2 $ 3, Block 62, Soutland Addition 13,387 sJ. Thomas H. Garner Survey, Abstract 84, Vol. 588/387 10.851 acre out of Block 6,7,8, and N. 6.1 acre of Block 12, S. R. Ludolphus Sub/Div. William Mayer Survey, Abstract 193, Vol. 490/501 10.851 acre out of Block 6,7,8, and N.6.1 acre of Block 12, S. R. Ludolphus Sub/Div. William Mayer Survey, Abstract 193, Vol. 490/501 Lot 11, Block 105-A, Highland Addition Lot 1, Block "D", Kemp, Kell, $ Joline Addition 0.159 acre of land out of Block 5 & 6 of Rancho Vista Place, DCSL Survey, Lg. 2, Abs. 57, Vol. 657/207 0.083 acre of land out of Block 5, Rancho Vista Place, BBB$C Rail- road Co. ,Sbrvey, Abstract 30, Vol. 619/213 0.200 acre of land out of Block 4, Rancho Vista Place, DCSL Survey, Lg. 2, Abstract 57, Vol. 587/121 0.225 acre of land out of Block 1, 2, $ 3, Rancho Vista Place, DCSL Survey, Lg. 2, Abstract 57 & BBB$C Railroad Survey, Abstract 30, Vol. 1037/597 0.185 acre of land out of Block 9, J. A. Kemp Sub/Div. , William Mayer Sur. , Abstract 193, Vol. 769/339 0.883 acre of land out of Blocks 2 and 3, S. R. Ludolphus Sub/Div. of William Mayer Survey, Abstract 193, Vol. 525/239 Lot 5, Block 21-A, Highland Addition Lot 4, Block 21-A, Highland Addition Part of Lot 2 & 3, Block 21, Highland Addition Lot 5, 6, & 7, Block 22-A, Highland Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution-----------$157,142.00. 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 and or Quit Claim 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. 1076 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: 222 Item 5a, cont'd. Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 5b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of property to Texas High- way Department on Kell Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 1077 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the Texas Highway Department are co- operating in the construction of Kell Freeway, Project 52-071, under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program of the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, by contract signed January 31st, 1968, the City and the Texas Highway Department agreed that they would share equally in the cost of the right-of-way for this project; and, WHEREAS, the parcel hereinafter described was acquired and paid for by the City of Wichita Falls during the hardship phase of right-of-way acquisition, and the Texas Highway Department has approved the full appraised value as determined by an appraiser employed by the City, and the parcel was purchased by the City for such appraised value; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department will reimburse the City in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total appraised value of this parcel as soon as a deed thereto from the City to the State of Texas has been delivered and recorded. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager, acting for and in behalf of the City of Wichita Falls, is hereby authorized and directed to execute deeds conveying unto the State of Texas the following tract or parcel of land situated in Wichita County, Texas, to-wit: Parcel 118, all of which is specifically_ described in the records of this project on file in the offices of the Department of Public Works in the City of Wichita Falls. The consideration for such deed shall be the sum of fifty percent (50%) reimbursement of the value of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty ($9,250.00) Dollars for the said property under the terms of the above mentioned contract. Such deed shall reserve all of the oil, gas, and sulphur under the:.land conveyed, but waive all rights of ingress and egress to the surface thereof for the purpose of exploring, developing, mining, or drilling for same; however, the State shall have the right to take and use all other minerals and materials thereon, therein, and thereunder. Such deed shall contain a general warranty. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1077 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None F Item Sc , R A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of property (partial taking) to Texas Highway Department on Kell Freeway. 11 �" RESOLUTION NO. 1078 WHEREAS the City of Wichita Falls and the Texas highway Department are co-oper- ating in the construction of Kell Freeway, Project 52-071, under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program of the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, by contract signed January 31st, 1968, the City and the Texas Highway Department agreed that they would share equally in the cost of the right-of-way for this project; and, WHEREAS, the whole of the parcel hereinafter described was acquired and paid for, at the appraised value of $7,500.00 by the City of Wichita Falls during the hardship phase of right-of-way acquisition. 223 Item 5c, cont'd. WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department has approved a value of $7,400.00 for the portion of the parcel that is required for right-of-way for the Kell Freeway Project. WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department will reimburse the City in an amount equal to fifty percent (50a) of the approved value of this parcel as soon as a deed thereto from the City to the State of Texas has been delivered and recorded. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; The City Manager, acting for and in behalf of the City of Wichita Falls, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a deed conveying unto the State of Texas that portion required for right-of-way for the Kell Project of the follow- ing tract or parcel of land situated in Wichita County, Texas, to-wit: Parcel 464, all of which is specifically described in the records of this project on file in the offices of the Department of Public Works in the City of Wichita Falls. The consideration for such deed shall be the sum of fifty percent (500) reimburse- ment of the value of Seven Thousand Four Hundred ($7,400.00) Dollars for the said property under the terms of the above mentioned contract. Such deed shall reserve all of the oil, gas, and sulphur under the land conveyed, but waive all rights of ingress and egress to the surface thereof for the purpose of exploring, developing, mining, or drilling for same; however, the State shall have the right to take and use all other minerals and materials thereon, therein, and thereunder. Such deed shall contain a general warranty. The City Manager is further authorized to sell, through competitive bidding, the remainder of parcel 464. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1078 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 5d 1 A proposed resolution was presented authorizing a supplemental agreement with the Corps of Engineers for Lake Kemp project. RESOLUTION NO. 1079 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain Supplemental Agreement No. P001 to Contract No. DACW56-67-C- 0252, between the United States of America, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 2, providing for the extension of time to complete all land acquisition at Lake Kemp on the Wichita River in Baylor County, Texas is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign said contract for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1079 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 5e it.. A proposed resolution was presented authorizing lease of a certain tract of ✓ f land (10-20 acres of Lake Arrowhead property) to the City of Scotland for park f purposes. .o RESOLUTION NO. 1080 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain lease agreement whereby the City of Wichita Falls leases to the City of Scotland, for park purposes, a certain tract of land located at Lake Arrow- head in Archer County, Texas, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is author- 224 Item 5e, cont'd. ized to execute and deliver the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1080 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 5f A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to negotiate sale of Lake Arrowhead land to State Parks and Wildlife Department for state park development. City Manager Gerald Fox briefed the Council on this proposal. RESOLUTION NO. 1081 WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been studying the possibil- ity of acquiring from the City of Wichita Falls some land at Lake Arrowhead for the development of a state park; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls desires to see a state park developed at such location, and would be willing to convey some of its land and improvements to the State of Texas for such purpose if satisfactory arrangements can be negotiated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate an agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning the establishment of a state park at Lake Arrowhead, whereby the City of Wichita Falls would convey certain land and improvements to the State, in consideration for which the State would make certain payments and improvements, together with such other mutual covenants as the parties deem advisable. The terms of the contract, as negotiated, shall be subject to final approval by the Board of Aldermen. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1081 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 5g j A proposed resolution was presented setting the date for a public hearing on annexation of various tracts of land. RESOLUTION NO. 1082 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: A public hearing shall be held in the City Council Room in Memorial Auditorium in Wichita Falls, Texas at 2:30 o'clock P.M. on the 2nd day of June, 1970, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the intention of the Board of Aldermen to institute annexation proceedings, annex- ing all of those tracts of land described in the annexation report prepared by the Planning Department and approved by the Planning Board, and presented this day to the Board of Aldermen. The City Clerk is directed to give public notice of such hearing by publishing a notice thereof one (1) time in a newspaper having general circulation in the City and in the territory proposed to be annexed, not more than twenty (20) days nor less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1082 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None 225 Item 5g, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the annexation study be received, and that the staff be commended for the work done on this report. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Alderman Lambert requested that the news media advertise and make it known that this public hearing will be the only time that citizens will have an oppor- tunity to present their positions to the Council. Item 5h Paul Yeager, Director of Public Safety, presented a request for creation of an advisory commission on drug education and abuse. It is felt that a commission r could develop a more effective program. , ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 1083 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TI IAT: There is hereby created a Citizens Advisory Commission on Drug Education and Abuse which shall be composed of eighteen (18) citizens of the City of Wichita Falls who shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. The fun- ction of such Commission shall be as follows: (1) Scheduling and programming of drug abuse educational material on a continuous basis (2) Determine the extent of the drug abuse problem in Wichita Falls (3) Develop and implement plans for assisting in solutions in this area of drug abuse (4) Follow up on all plans to insure comprehensive completion (5) Provide for counseling service (6) Other functions as determined necessary In appointing such Commission the Mayor shall consider representative citi- zens who meet the following qualifications: one individual who is connected with the Wichita Falls Independent School District and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who is connected with Medwestern University, and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who is a repre- sentative of the student body of one of the high schools of the City of Wichita Falls, and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who is a representative of the student body of Midwestern University, and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who shall be a member of the Wichita County Bar Association, and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who shall be a member of the Wichita County Medical Associa- tion, and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who is connected with either the public press or some other news media,° and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who is connected with one of the churches of the City of Wichita Falls, and who resides in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; one individual who is connected with Sheppard Air Force Base; and nine individuals who are citizens of Wichita Falls, Texas. The Mayor, Director of Public Safety, and the Public Health Director of the City of Wichita Falls shall be members of the Commission. Terms of the Commissioners shall be for two (2) years with the present terms thereof staggered as follows: Nine members shall be appointed for one(1) year terms, and nine members shall be appointed for two (2) year terms. In his first appointments the Mayor shall appoint the members and designate the length of their terms. Thereafter their terms shall be fixed at two (2) years. No member shall be eligible to succeed himself, and any vacancies thereon shall be filled as in the case of an original appointment but for the unexpired term. The Commission shall elect its Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. 226 Item 5h, cont'd. It shall be the duty of the Commission on Drug Education and Abuse to pass upon the desirability of all drug studies and regulations for the City of Wichita Falls, and they in turn shall report to the Board of Aldermen of such City, the desirability of appropriating funds, expending funds, and passing municipal ordin- ances controlling drug traffic. It is further provided that the Commission on Drug Education and Abuse may at its discretion request the attendance at any of its meetings of any City employee or official who in the opinion of the Commission should be available for consultation or advice. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1083 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert. Mayor Hill inquired if information obtained by this Commission could be kept confidential. He was concerned whether persons could seek information and advice without fear of it being turned over to the police department. Mr. Yeager stated that it could be kept confidential. City Manager Gerald Fox explained that this Commission could possibly be used as a vehicle to direct persons to the proper authority for counseling. Mr. T. C. Neas, with the Wichita Falls Council on Alcoholism, asked if alcohol is given consideration in this resolution; if drugs are being defined. The Council felt that definitions should be left vague, and devote its time to what might be of primary concern. Mrs. Jerry Page appeared, stating that if kids could be reached in this town, that they will not only be helping here, but other places where some go as children of military personnel. The motion for passage 6f Resolution No. 1083 was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Mayor Hill recommended appointment of the following named persons to the Advis- ory Commission on Drug Education and Abuse. For one-year terms: Dr. Robert Daily Mr. George Reaves, Jr. Mr. Harold Strauss Mr. Jim Phagan Ray Graf Rev. Joe L. Turner Major L. R. Simson, Jr. For two-year terms: Mrs. Jerry Page Mr. V. Duane Henre Dr. Bernard Rappaport Mr. Darrold Cannan, Jr. Mr. Phil Marlow Charles Ward Lynn Darden Brother Richard Daly Ervin Garnett Moved by Alderman Wills that the named individuals be appointed to the Advisory Commission on Drug Education and Abuse. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 5i A proposed resolution was presented approving Addendum IV to the contract with Pinnell, Anderson, Wilshire, and Associates, for the solid waste study. RESOLUTION NO. 1084 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: : THAT certain Addenda IV to the contract between the City of Wichita Falls and Pinnell, Anderson, Wilshire $ Associates, dated March 11, 1968, for professional consulting services in connection with the conduct of the"System Analysis Study of the Container-Train Method of Solid-Waste Collection and Disposal" is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute it for the City of Wichita Falls. 227 Item 5i, cont'd. Moved .by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1084 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays: None Item 6a It was recommended by Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, that low bids be awarded as follows to Chemical Supply Company of Wichita Falls. t a. 100,000 lbs. Sodium Hexametaphosphate---------$11,632.50 L. b. 580 tons Ferrous Sel hate (Copperas) - 20,246.00 c. 464,000 lbs. Silicate of Soda----------------- 9#563.20 Moved by Alderman Wills that bids be awarded to Chemical Supply Company as listed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Bids were considered on 1680 tons of Quicklime. One bidder did not submit a firm bid; it was subject to freight increases, and one bidder did not complete the specifications. Austin White Lime Company (Austin), and Texas Lime Company (Cleburne) submitted identical bids in the amount of $37,800.00. According to law, when identical bids are received, one bidder must be selected by the casting of lots, and this was done by a toss of the coin by the Mayor, and a correct call by Alderman Lambert, with Texas Lime Company being declared the winner. Moved by Alderman Wills that the bid be awarded to Texas Lime Company. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 6b Bids were considered on various office furnishings for the new Health Unit. t Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid we awarded to Continental Business Interiors, Inc., Wichita Falls, in the amount of $29,280.98, for the first 38 items listed, and that items 39-41 be awarded to Sears-Roebuck Company, Dallas, on their low bid of $3,851.08. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 7 - - - - - - Permission was requested to advertise for bids for demolition of hazardous structures on which a mandatory injunction has been rendered by Judge Arthur Tipps. Moved by Alderman Taylor that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 8 Moved by Alderman Lambert that minutes of the meeting of the Electrical Advis- ory Board held May 12, 1970, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 9a City Manager Gerald Fox recommended continuation of the policy of the Council meeting on a once-a-month schedule during the summer months. lie recommended the dates of June 2, July 7, and August 4, 1970, with the possibility of a special meeting as needed. 228 Item 9a, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the schedule be adopted as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 9b p Y Joe Watts, Director of Finance, requested authorization for the City Manager to issue temporary notes between now and October 1, 1970. Moved by Alderman Darner that authority be granted to the City Manager to issue temporary notes as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. (Alderman Wills abstained from voting). Item 9c Moved by Alderman Taylor that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $5,460.33; and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $694.38, be approved in a total amount of $6,154.71, as follows: Elmer L. Dennis, Water, Lake View Manor, Section 2, Exhibit A, from April 30, 1969 to April 30, 1970; $546.62 Meadow Lake Company, Water, Meadow Lake Addition, Section A, from April 9, 1969 to April 9, 1970; $1,824.00 Lots, Inc. , Water, Colonial Addition, Section B, from April 30, 1969 to April 30, 1970; $1,866.96 Dennis Construction Company, Water, Belair Addition, Unit No. 1, Exhibit A. from April 3, 1969 to April 3, 1970; $1,222.75 Elmer L. Dennis and C.W.L. Dennis, Sewer, Lake View Manor, Section 2, Exhibit A, from April 30, 1969 to April 30, 1970; $107.47 Lots, Inc. , Sewer, Colonial Park Addition, Sections A-1 and B and The Islands from April 30, 1969 to April 30, 1970; $364.64 Dennis Construction Company, Sewer, Belair Addition, Unit No. 1, Exhibit A, from April 3, 1969 to April 3, 1970; $222.27 Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. E Item 10 Dr. Charles M. Parker, Director of Health Unit, recommended award of the bid for a Cryoscope to Advanced Instruments, Inc. , in the amount of $2,695.00. No other bids were received. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Dr. Clifford Burross appeared in regard to the problem of weeds on vacant lots, stating that the present method is not taking care of this matter. lie emphasized that he is not critical of the City because he knows that the City does not have / enough men or equipment to take care of these problems. He suggested investigation of alternative methods of handling this situation, such as citations of health hazards, investigating what other cities are doing, or a study of the legislative process. lie cited one example of a property owner waiting for the City to cut his lot because they would do it for $5.00. Lloyd Rigby stated that the minimum is $10.00, but that they would rather not do it. ""` City Manager Gerald Fox stated that the City had sent two mosquito dusting machines to Lubbock to assist in the aftermath of the recent tornado. Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. �9 Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 4:10 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this `?��ay of , 1970. AU r Mayor ATTEST: . - Acting ing ty Clerk ��Ah