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Min 02/02/1971 338 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 2, 1971 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 10:00 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present : Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert Aldermen Dick Darner X J. C. Boyd, Jr. X Bill Drake Jerry Dunn Assistant City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Lambert. Visitors were welcomed by the Mayor. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meeting held January 19, 1971, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. i l` Item 4 The public hearing was opened on demolition of hazardous structures. Raymond Van Loh showed slides of various properties, and explained the condition of each. Joe and Mattie Rogers, 812 Fort Worth, appeared, with Mr. Rogers stating that he and his wife have been sick, and have not been able to repair it; however, they will fix it up as best as they can if given a chance. It was recommended that he discuss this matter with Mr. Van Loh to determine what needs to be done. Mr. Van Loh stated that he believed the building is beyond repair. Mr. H. T. Noll, 1402 North Second, explained that due to sickness and working conditions, he has not been able to complete the demolition, and would like to have a little more time; that he wants to tear it down. Mrs. J. K. Pitts, now residing on the Lower Charlie Road, appeared in regard to property at 503 Virginia. She stated that they desire to repair this building, and would try to do so within the next 90 days. Edward Ramirez appeared for his brother's property at 207 East 3rd (A. V. Ramirez) , and for his brother-in-law, Elias Acosta, at 302 Liveoak. He stated that he would tear both down, but it would take a month or two. The Mayor suggested that he talk with Mr. Van Loh if more time is needed. No one else desired to be heard, and the public hearing was closed. v/ ! ORDINANCE NO. 2637 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 339 Item 4a, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2637 be passed, with the two address corrections made by Mr. Van Loh. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None pit " Item 5a A proposed ordinance was presented prohibiting parking on portions of Irving, Harrison, and Kirk. ORDINANCE NO. 2638 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (c) OF SECTION 29-114 OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, ESTABLISHING NO PARKING ZONES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2638 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 5b A A proposed ordinance was presented authorizing Bethania Hospital to install a ✓ private sewer line in public ,,yight-of-way. y (ORDINANCE NO. 2639 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE BETHANIA HOSPITAL TO LAY A SEWER LINE WITHIN THE ELEVENTH STREET RIGHT OF WAY. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2639 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on the railroad relocation project. 1 _r f RESOLUTION NO. 1150 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for con- struction of the listed project in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by independent appraisers employed for this purpose by the City of Wichita Falls, and the amount of the appraisals has been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and a copy is now in the possession of the Dir- ector 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 : 1 340 Item 6a, cont'd. F.W.D.R.R. Relocation - Project 52-087 Property (Warranty Deed) 2.80 acre tract out of G. W. Scott Survey, A-254, Vol. 381, Page 70, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 11.46 acre tract out of G. W. Scott Survey, A-254, Vol. 85, Page 465, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 0.17 acre tract out of G. W. Scott Survey, A-254, Vol. 715, Page 329, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 0.20 acre tract out of Thomas Rives Survey, A-253, Vol. 872, Page 471, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 150 Square Ft. tract out of Thomas Rives Survey, A-254, Vol. 963, Page 280, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 2.53 acre tract out of J. Dillon Survey, A-353, Vol. 696, Page 115, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 0.18 acre tract out of Robert Evans Surv(y, A-74, Vol. 892, Page 106, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 16.69 acre out of Robert Evans Survey, A-74 & J. Dillon Survey, A-353, Vol. 990, Page 91 and 92, and Vol. 1005, Page 142 & 143, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 3.82 acre out of Robert Evans Survey, A-74, Vol. 946., Page 12, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas 6.03 acre out of Block 8, League 1, D.C.S.L. , A-58, Vol, 354, Page 618, Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas Combined total of values approved in this resolution - $158,178.00 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 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 value as determined from appraisals made by the independent real estate appraisers 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 values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the name of the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad Company. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1150 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor,Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 6b Moved by Alderman Wills that consideration of the Thoroughfare Plan be tabled. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 6c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the Mayor to execute a water purchase contract with the City of Scotland. 341 Item 6c, contd. , RESOLUTION NO. 1151 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain contract between the City of Wich:Lta Falls and the City of Scotland for the sale and purchase of water, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approvedl, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1151 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert. Alderman Boyd commented that we are making these contracts often, and that he has a question about the advisability of it. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None r ' V Item 7 Moved by Alderman Boyd that minutes of the meetings. of the following Boards and Commissions be received. a. Park Board - January 27, 1971 b. Traffic Commission - January 12, 1971 c. Joint Meeting of Planning Board & Traffic Commission - January 6, 1971 d. Planning Board - January 13, 1971 Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. / Item 8a Joe Watts, Director of Finance, requested that authority be given to sell the remaining $2,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds for street and storm drainage projects, and adopt a maturity schedule. Three plans were presented, and Jerry Dunn, Assistant City Manager, recommended that Plans "A" and "C" be considered over Plan "B". Moved by Alderman Boyd that Plan "A" be adopted, and that the date of sale be set for March 2, 1971, at 10:00 A.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills. Jerry Dunn recommended that the principal be delayed until 1976 in order to allow them leeway if other bond issues are needed within the next two or three years. The motion carried unanimously. Item 8b Joe Watts, Director of Finance, requested that the annual financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1970, be received. The firm of Jarrett, Cocke, and Tillery completed the audit. Moved by Alderman Darner that the annual financial report be received as re- quested. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. � f 342 Item 8c Lanier Wilson, Tax Assessor and Collector, recommended approval of Tax Adjustments Nos. 1-22, 13201-14626, and 15093-15424, for a total amount of $27,946.48. Moved by Alderman Darner that Tax Adjustments be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 8d Cletus Schenk appeared, representing Arrowhead Development District, .regarding a proposed Arrowhead Estates water purchase contract. He stated that he had previously understood that they would receive enough water for all families, as opposed to 80 families mentioned in Section 1.8 of the proposed contract. He stated they would also like the maximum amount of gallons per day changed to 107,000, as opposed to 35,000 gallons. In Section 2.0, he would like the minimum rate to be $20.00 per month, rather than $80.00. In Section 5.0, he desired an exception of sidewalks, storm sewer, and Streets, as well as subdivision ordinance exceptions. He also called attention to a sentence in Section 6.0, which states that the Corporation shall operate and maintain an approved treatment plant. He stated that each individual will treat his own water. Mr. Ruhmann explained that treatment of water is the responsibility of the owner of the development. Mr. Schenk desired that this be written to allow individual homes to maintain their own water treatment system. Discussion was held on the requirements of the state in regard to the city's possible liability in furnishing raw water. Alderman Lambert requested that the City Attorney advise them as to the city's res- ponsibilities and legal liabilities in regard to this before any final action is taken. There was much discussion between various members of the Council. Alderman Wills stated that he did not feel that we should subsidize an area outside the city when there are other areas in the city yet to be developed. Moved by Alderman Lambert that this be tabled for further study. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. The Council also requested the number of taps on the line, and the city's res- ponsibility in providing this raw water. Item 8e It was recommended by City Manager Gerald Fox that authority be granted to employ Checchi and Company of Washington, D. C. as a CATV consultant. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. , explained some of the functions of the consulting firm, and recommendations which they would be expected to make. They would also draft a proposed ordinance on the requirements involved. This study would include a total evaluation of the proposal. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with Checchi and Company for a maximum fee of no more than $16,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12 :05 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this /� S_-'day of 1971. ,a Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk