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Min 04/12/1971 370 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building April 12, 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 8 :00 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present : I Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert Aldermen Dick Darner J. C. Boyd, Jr. X Bill Drake X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Darner. The Mayor welcomed all visitors, and recognized his wife and son, Dusty, Mrs. Campsey, Mrs. Wills, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Joe Watts. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Darner that minutes of the meetings held March 16 and March 26, 1971, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 4 Mayor Hill read a citation, and presented the Bronze Star to Eli Arrendondo for herioc duty in Vietnam while a Corporal in the Marine Corps. He also expressed his pleasure for the honor of making this presentation. Item 5 ®�f s A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented establishing a budget for r the Department of Public Transportation. r ORDINANCE NO. 2649 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1971, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FIGURES AND ACCOUNTS AS PART OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2649 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None s Item 6a r A proposed ordinance was presented creating a Public Transportation Department. s 371 Item 6a, cont'd. r ORDINANCE NO. 2650 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-98 OF THE COPE OF ORDINANCES CF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRAFFIC. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Ordinance No. 2650 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor , Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None h Item 6b A proposed ordinance was presented closing and abandoning a triangular portion of 38th Street not needed for street right-of-way for Midwestern Parkway. Mr. W. B. Hursh had previously dedicated this portion, and desires that it be returned to him. ' ORDINANCE NO. 2651 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A TRIANGULAR PORTION OF THIRTY-EIGHTH STREET EAST OF ARMORY ROAD. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2651 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills , Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 7a A proposed resolution was presented accepting improvements for the Hampstead- Taft and Kell Freeway Outfall drainage projects. i RESOLUTION NO. 1166 r WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, as owner, and Amis Construction Company, as contractor, entered into a contract dated April 21 , 1970, wherein said Contractor agreed to construct Project No. 52-079, Hampstead-Taft Drainage and Project No. 52-080, Kell Freeway Outfall Drainage Systems of the 1967 Capital Improvements Program; and WHEREAS, these Projects have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications ; and, WHEREAS, a final estimate has been furnished on such Project, which shows the total amount of work done as $734,142.35, all of which has been paid to said con- tractors except the sum of $104,778.88, which is the balance now due on said con- tract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS THAT: The construction of such Projects 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. 1166 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None 372 Item 7a, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Amis Construction Company be commended for the performance of this contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. ' Item 7b r ` A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad relocation project. a F RESOLUTION NO. 1167 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction 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 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 : F.W.D.R.R. Relocation - Project 52-087 Property (Warranty Deed) 0.30 acre out of Lot 5, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. recorded in Volume 569, Page 195 , Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 0.72 acre out of Lot 8, Blocks 4 and 5 , Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 931, Page 19, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 0.80 acre out of Lot 11, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 599, Page 581 and Volume 860, Page, 160, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 0.51 acre out of Lots 13 and 14, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 396, Page 308 and Volume 467, Page 171, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 0.21 acre out of Lot 14, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 369, Page 306, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 0.48 acre out of Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 700, Page 567, Deed Records T,Tichita County, Texas. 0.67 acre out of Lots 5 and 6, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg, 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 618, Page 423 and in Volume 700, Page 567, Deed Records T,Tichita County, Texas. 0.04 acre out of Lot 6, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Blocks 4 and 5, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 618, Page 423, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 7.33 acres out of Lot 7, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik and Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Volume 458, Page 379, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. 1.85 acres out of Lot 12, Blocks 4 and 5, Stehlik abd Baber S/D, Lg. 1, D.C.S.L. recorded in Volume 1031, Page 59 and 60, Deed Records Wichita County, Texas. Combined total of values approved in this resolution ------------- $75,600.00 373 Item 7b, contd. 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 High- way Department, and/or 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 Texas State Highway Department and/or City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1167 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None Item 7c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners 1 on Kell Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 1168 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 taorks 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, Quit Claim Deed and Easement are as follows: Kell Freeway - Project 52-071 Property (Warranty Deed) Lot 4A, Replat of Block 27-A, Highland Addition 862 s.f. of Lot 21, Block 213, Original Townsite The south 125 ft. of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, & 22 in Taylor S/D 5.034 acre of land out of SPRR Co. Sur. No. 1, Abs. 281, Vol. 506, Pg. 488, Wichita County Deed Records. Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 4, Spivey Addition 0.011 acre of land out of Lot 2, Block 57, Sec. 6-D, Fountain Park Addn. 25.213 acre of land out of Blocks 2, 3, 10 & 11, DCSL Sur. League No. 1, Vol. 795 , Pg. 116, Tjichita County Deed Records. 1.400 acre of land out of Blocks 2, 3, 10 & 11, DCSL Sur. Lg. No. 1, Abs , 58, Vol. 795 , Pg. 116, Wichita County Deed Records. 0.401 acre of land out of Blocks 2, 3, 10 & 11, DCSL Sur. Lg. No. 1, Abs. 58, Vol. 759, Pg. 116, Wichita County Deed Records. 2.892 acre of land out of Blocks 2, 3, 10 & 11, DCSL, Lg. No. 1, Wichita County Deed Records. i 374 Item 7c, cont'd. (Quit Claim Deed) 25.213 acre of land out of Blocks 2, 3, 10 and 11, DCSL Sur. League No. 1, Vol. 795, Pg. 116, Wichita County Deed Records. (Easement) 0.041 acre of land out of Blocks 2, 3, 10 and 11, DCSL Sur. League No. 1, Abs. 58, Vol. 795, Pg. 116, Wichita County Deed Records. Combined total of values approved in this resolution ------- $884,567.1 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, Quit Claim Deed and 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 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 Twills that Resolution No. 1168 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 7d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on North Beverly project. ' RESOLUTION NO. 1169 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction 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 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 property to be purchased by Quit Claim Deed is as follows: North Beverly - Project 52-072 (Quit Claim Deed) 0.1083 acre tract of land in David Welch Survey Abstract No. 324, Vol. 859, Pg. 338, Wichita County Deed Records. The total value approved in this resolution ------------------ $3,334.00 SECTION NO. 2 The value of such property is hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State Highway Department, by Quit Claim Deed, the tract of land as shown on the project right- of-way Map. The authorized price to be paid for this tract is the state approved value as determined from appraisals made by the independent real estate appraisers employed by the Texas State Highway Department. 375 Item 7d, cont'd. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase this tract for such approved value, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain this tract in the name of the Texas State Highway Department. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1169 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None r Item 7e A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute J a contract for reimbursement to the Trust Pipe Line Company for the cost of adjust- ing their facilities which are in conflict on the North Beverly project. RESOLUTION NO. 1170 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the Texas Highway Department are co- operating in the construction of North Beverly (Loop 11) Project 52-072, under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program of the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas and the Texas State Highway Depart- ment entered into a contractual Agreement dated January 31, 1968, wherein the State and the City will participate equally in the right-of-way and utility ad- justments required for the North Beverly (Loop 11) Project; and WHEREAS, the said proposed North Beverly (Loop 11) , Project 52-072 crosses the pipe lines owned by Trust Pipe Line Company; and, WHEREAS, adjustments will have to be made to the pipe lines to allow the construction of the proposed North Beverly (Loop 11) Project; and, WHEREAS, the Trust Pipe Line Company has a prior easement for the pipe lines; and, WHEREAS, the Trust Pipe Line Company has proposed an agreement in which the City of Wichita Falls would reimburse Trust Pipe Line Company the sum of Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 70/100 ($4,353.70) Dollars for the cost of the adjustments to the pipe lines ; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department will reimburse the City in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the actual cost of this utility adjustment as soon as the State approves the final billing as prepared by Trust Pipe Line Company. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The certain letter of agreement between the City of Wichita Falls , and the Trust Pipe Line Company for the adjustment of the pipe lines is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute it for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1170 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None l t Item 7f A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in connection with the purchase of National City Lines. i 376 Item 7f, cont'd. RESOLUTION NO. 1171 WHEREAS, at its special called meeting on March 26, 1971, the Board of Aldermen authorized the purchase of the bus transportation system by the City of Wichita Falls from National City Lines for $32,000.00 plus the inventoried and invoiced price of parts, fuels and other materials; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager has negotiated a Contract of Sale with National City Lines , Inc. and Wichita City Lines, Inc. for the purchase of such bus transportation system as directed by the Board of Aldermen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all contracts and other documents which may be necessary to close the purchase of the bus transportation company from National City Lines, Inc. and Wichita City Lines, Inc. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1171 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 7g `" ✓ A proposed resolution was presented approving a lease contract with Community Action Corporation for the old health unit building. The City Manager explained that the value consideration has been changed from $200. to $400. , as an in-kind contribution. The term of the lease will be nine months to coincide with their fiscal year. After February 1, 1972, the CAC will have four annual options of one-year renewals. Employees of CAC will not be authorized to park in the present off-street parking at Memorial Auditorium Building because it is presently crowded. They will be required to use off-street parking adjacent to the Health Center or on-street parking as allowed on Broad Street. Approval of this resolution, along with a letter agreement regarding credit on cash contributions, is recommended. % RESOLUTION NO. 1172 le BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain Lease Agreement between the City of Wichita Falls, as Lessor, and Community Action Corporation of Wichita Falls and North Texas Area, as Lessee, covering the old Health Unit property, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1172 be passed, as well as approval of the letter agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 8a r Bids were considered on chemicals for the Health Department. a Moved by Alderman Wills that the low bid for 1,500 gallons of Malathion concentrate 95% be awarded on a bulk basis in the amount of $9,375.00 to Public Health Equipment and Supply, San Antonio. Also, that the low bid of Van Waters and Rogers, Dallas, be accepted in the amount of $4,375.00 for 50,000 pound lots of Malathion 5 Dust, as set out in the memo. 377 Item 8a, cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. 3 Item 8b Moved by Alderman Taylor that the low acceptable bid for one (1) low center of gravity tractor for Golf be awarded to International Harvester, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $2,173.92. (The other bids did not meet specifications) . Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 8c Moved by Alderman Darner that the low bid for two (2) 76-inch triplex mowers for Parks be awarded to Colonial Motors, Dallas , in the amount of $2,292.84. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 8d Y Moved by Alderman Boyd that the low bid for one (1) utility tractor for the p` r Parks Department be awarded to Trinity Equipment Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $3,413.36. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 8e Bids were considered on sale of city property at 1404 North loth. 4. Moved by Alderman Wills that the high bid of Hershel Walker be accepted in the amount of $1,500.54, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the deed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 8f Bids were considered for the purchase of a computer system. The city manager gave a brief history of the MIS project, stating it is now approximately 13 months old, and on schedule. At this time the City needs to update the computer hard- ware. An early demonstration is scheduled in October. He mentioned several goals and advantages of the project, stating that future benefits will depend upon their design and implementation of the system. Our present computer hardware was in- stalled in 1968, and that even without the MIS System other equipment will have to be purchased. Purchase of new equipment is recommended in the amount of $1,165 ,000 over a seven-year period. Jerry Dunn explained what had been done to obtain hardware. IBM Corporation bid a System 370, Model 145. Honewell Corporation bid a Model 2015 System. He mentioned several criteria which they had considered in arriving at a recommendat- ion. He recommended purchase of the IBM System 370, Model 145. Alderman Boyd asked if this computer is necessary or desirable. Jerry Dunn stated that we could not implement any of the system on the present equipment. The City Manager stated that for both early demonstration and for applications already being worked on, the computer is needed at this time; that we cannot meet our commitments without upgraded hardware. The average cost will be $60,000 per year over a seven-year period. After a five year period we will only be paying a charge of about $2,400 per month. Alderman Boyd inquired what would happen if the system did not work at the end of three years. The City Manager explained that this city will reap many benefits from this project partially, if not totally. RESOLUTION NO. 1173 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS THAT: i 378 Item 8f, cont'd. That certain proposal submitted by I.B.M. Corporation on April 12, 1971 for the lease-purchase of a computer system is accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a lease-purchase contract with I.B.M. Corporation in accord- ance with their proposal. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1173 be passed, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with IBM as outlined in their proposal. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 9 Permission was requested to advertise for bids for an estimated annual supply of the following chemicals for the Water Purification Department. a. 100,000 lbs. sodium hexametaphosphate b. 580 tons ferrous sulphate (copperous) C. 464,000 lbs. silicate of soda d. 1,680 tons quicklime Moved by Alderman Wills that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 10 r' r 7� Moved by Alderman Lambert that minutes of the meetings of the Park Board held March 23, 1971, and the Planning Board held March 10, 1971, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. i Item lla Moved by Alderman Lambert that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $1,514.69, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $321.81, be approved in a total amount of $1,836.50, as follows. Hawkeye Development Company, Water, Section C, Loch Lomond Addition, from February 9, 1970 to February 9, 1971; $989.98 Meadow Lake Company, Water, Meadow Lake Addition, Section C, from February 28, 1970 to February 28, 1971; $524.71 Meadow Lake Company, Sewer, Meadow Lake Addition, Section C, from February 28, 1970 to February 28, 1971; $113.14 Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Section C, Loch Lomond Addition, from February 9, 1970 to February 9, 1971 ; $208.67 Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. % Item llb Mayor Hill appointed the following persons to the 1971 Board of Equalization. a. Maurice Allred b. Tony Saulsbury C. Horace Downing d. 0. W. McKenzie (Alternate) 379 Item llb, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the appointments to the Board of Equalization be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. AW Item llc l The City Manager explained that the Beason Baptist Church has requested that they be permitted to lease the old red cross building. He recommended that they be offered a short term lease (2 years) with the interior and exterior improvements made by them; that a lease rental charge of $1,000 annually, paid in equal monthly installments be applied; that the church be required to carry insurance on the building with the City being made a beneficiary; that upon completion of the two- year lease that the church would have 60 days to remove the structure at their cost, but with the city receiving no further compensation for the structure; that main- tenance and utilities be paid for by the church. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to prepare a lease of the structure to the Baptist Church, and that it be presented to them at the next meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item lld Returns of the municipal election held April 6, 1971, were canvassed. f RESOLUTION NO. 1174 A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , ON APRIL 6, 1971, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ALDERMEN FOR POSITIONS NO. 1, NO. 2 AND NO. 3. WHEREAS at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, held in the Memorial Auditorium Building on the 12th day of April, 1971, at which time a quorum was present, came on to be considered the returns of the municipal election held on the 6th day of April, 1971, for the purpose of electing Aldermen for Positions No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3; and, WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns of said election, it was found to be duly and legally held in all respects, and there were cast at said election 4400 votes for the election of three Aldermen; and that FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 1 : Louis Esquibel received 919 votes John B. Carroll received 710 votes Harry Campsey received 2,710 votes Write-in votes -0- FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 2 : Harrison E. Taylor received 3,809 votes Earnest J. Humber, Sr. received 462 votes Write-in votes 5 FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 3: Larry Lambert received 3,910 votes Write-in votes 46 AND, it appearing that Harry Campsey received the greatest number of votes at said election for Alderman, Position 1 ; that Harrison E. Taylor received the greatest number of votes cast at said election for Alderman, Position 2; and that Larry Lambert received the greatest number of votes cast at said elect- ion for Alderman, Position 3. i 380 Item 11d, cont'd. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT Harry Campsey, Harrison E. Taylor and Larry Lambert were duly and legally elected Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, at said election, and that said election was in all respects legally held in accord- ance with the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1174 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 Ile Mayor Hill lauded Alderman Wills for the service he has rendered as a member of the Board of Aldermen, stating that he appreciated him very much for the judg- ment he had given, and wished God 's blessings on him. Alderman Wills stated that he has thoroughly enjoyed serving on the Council; that it is an experience he will never forget. He expressed a desire that citizens would be more interested in what is going on. He stated that he is totally optimistic about our city. He thanked his wife for her help to him, and introduced three of his four children, Kay, Kathy, and David. Mayor Hill administered the oath of office to Harry Campsey, Harrison Taylor, and Larry Lambert, after which he welcomed all of them. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:13 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this r l day of 2,r 1_� .- 1971 i Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk