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Min 05/18/1971 394 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 18, 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 Harry Campsey X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X J. C. Boyd, Jr. X Bill Drake Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Taylor. Mayor Hill announced that any action on cable TV will be postponed for 30 days. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Lambert that minutes of the meeting held May 4, 1971, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 4a l A proposed ordinance was presented accepting improvements on certain streets in the 1970 Assessment Paving Program. �4, `r✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2654 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF TWELVE (12) UNITS OF THE 1970 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2584; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH R. 0. GREEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO SUNDRY CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; 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 OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2654 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd and Drake Nays : None Item 4b A proposed ordinance was presented revising Section 3.3 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to rates, rentals, and charges at the airport. The City I 395 Item 4b, cont'd. Manager explained the changes from the present ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 2655 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE RATES, RENTALS AND CHARGES AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2655 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Ttem 5a A proposed resolution was presented approving the assignment by Charles King to King Flight Services, Inc. , of fixed base operator 's lease and aircraft fuel servicing contract. It was pointed out that Southern Aviation, Inc. is buying all the stock in King Flight Services, Inc. , but that they desired the name to remain the same. RESOLUTION NO. 1185 WHEREAS, on May 6, 1969, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas and Charles E. King entered into a Fixed Base Operator's Agreement and Aircraft Fuel Servicing Contract, in which the City leased to King certain premises at Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, such agreement provides that King cannot assign the agreement without written consent of City; and, WHEREAS, Charles E. King has requested permission from the City to transfer such agreement and lease and all its rights thereunder to King Flight Services, Inc. or for the City to cancel such lease with no penalty and issue a new lease to King Flight Services, Inc. in accordance with an agreement for sale which has been executed by King and Southern Aviation, Inc. , whereby Southern Aviation, Inc. is purchasing all of the shares of King Flight Services, Inc. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1185 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Prior to taking a vote on the motion, Perry Wesbrooks appeared, stating that the Aviation Advisory Board recommended these changes in the fixed base operator agreement. He also introduced Don Starling, President of Southern Aviation, Inc. Item 5b I A proposed resolution was presented approving aircraft fuel servicing contract and fixed base operator lease with King Flight Services, Inc. (Southern Aviation f Inc.) RESOLUTION NO. 1186 WHEREAS, a Fixed Base Operator's Agreement and Aircraft Fuel Servicing Contract, which will supersede the Fixed Base Operator's Agreement and Aircraft Fuel Servicing Contract dated May 6, 1969 between the City of Wichita Falls and Charles E. King, has been negotiated with Southern Aviation, Inc. , which has purchased all the shares of King Flight Services, Inc. ; and, WHEREAS, such agreement commits the Lessee to certain minimum standards in the conduct of its operations; and, WHEREAS, such agreement has been approved by the Wichita Falls Aviation Advisory Board; and, WHEREAS, this agreement is executed by the Lessee in reliance upon the City's 396 Item 5b, cont'd. representation that it will, at an early date, adopt a comprehensive set of minimum standards governing the conduct of all aeronautical services at Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, Southern Aviation, Inc. desires that such new agreement and contract name King Flight Services, Inc. as the contracting party. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Fixed Base Operator's Agreement and Aircraft Fuel Servicing Contract bet- ween the City of Wichita Falls and King Flight Services , Inc. commencing on May 1, 1971, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute such contract for the City of Wichita Falls; further, the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare a set of minumum standards for aeronautical services at Municipal Airport, which minimum standards will constitute the basis for future recommendations for contracts involving aeronautical services at the Airport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to approve a conditional assignment and deed of trust covering such agreement and contract by the Lessee to Humble Oil and Refining Company, provided that this agreement and con- tract shall not be sold or assigned to anyone who is not approved in writing by the City. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1186 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None ,i Item 5c A proposed resolution was presented approving assignment by Charles King to King Flight Services, Inc. , of T-Hangar Ground Lease. � I RESOLUTION NO. 1187 WHEREAS, heretofore under date of April 15, 1965, a certain T-Hangar Ground Lease Agreement was made and entered into by and between the City of Wichita Falls and Charles E. King; and, WHEREAS, thereafter by supplemental agreement effective October 1, 1966, City and King amended said T-Hangar Ground Lease by deleting therefrom Tract No. 2; and, WHEREAS, King did not exercise the option contained in the T-Hangar Lease to lease Tract No. 3 described therein, and such option to lease Tract No. 3 has now expired; and, WHEREAS, Charles E. King has requested that the City approve an assignment of such T-Hangar Ground Lease to King Flight Services, Inc. , all of whose shares are being purchased by Southern Aviation, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Approval is hereby given to the assignment by Charles E. King to King Flight Services, Inc. of such T-Hangar Ground Lease Agreement dated April 15, 1965, and the City Manager is authorized to execute with Charles E. King mutual releases of all obligations under such T-Hangar Ground Lease. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1187 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None 397 ` Item 5d A proposed resolution was presented commending Charles King for his con- tribution to aviation in the City of Wichita Falls. RESOLUTION NO. 1188 WHEREAS, on May 15, 1964 Charles E. King became the Fixed Base Operator at Municipal Airport in Wichita Falls , and has continued as such up until the present time; and, WHEREAS, during this time Mr. King organized King Airlines, which provided a much needed commuter airline service between the City of Wichita Falls and other cities with which we had common economic interests; and, WHEREAS, during the period when Mr. King was Fixed Base Operator , and for many years prior thereto, he has been one of Wichita Falls' leading aviation enthusiasts, and he has devoted much of his time and energy in promoting aviation in our city; and, WHEREAS, Mr. King has now transferred the Fixed Base Operator 's lease to a successor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Mr. Charles E. King is hereby commended for his many contributions to aviation in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1188 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Alderman Lambert abstained from voting. Item 5e ' A proposed resolution was presented accepting Texas Highway Department Minute Order 64878 for improvements on the Jacksboro Highway, from Christine Street to 30th Street. f ,RESOLUTION NO. 1189 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The provisions of Minute No. 64878, passed by the Texas Highway Commission on April 29, 1971, are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls. It is hereby ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate with the State Highway Department and proceed with the obligations so stipulated in said Minute Order as being responsibilities of the City. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1189 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 5f J A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Soil Conservation Service for soil surveys in Wichita Falls. Ernest Lillard, Director of Public Works, explained that the Soil Conservation Service has been authorized to do a complete soil analysis of the entire United States. Cities would like to have this service expanded to take advantage of it. They will do additional sampling and testing in the urban area approximately two miles outside the corporate limits of the city, which will be of benefit to 398 Item 5f, cont'd. the cities. The cooperative agreement calls for extra testing and early printing procedures. The study is estimated to be completed around January 1, 1972. Mr. Lillard explained that they will do a complete engineering analysis of the soil, which will be of benefit to the city by enabling them to make certain determinations concerning the soil for various purposes and projects. Parks, Planning, Public Works, and Public Utilities will benefit most from this soil survey. Total cost would amount to approximately $4,429.50 cash contribution, plus $800.00 based on 200 copies of the report. i RESOLUTION NO. 1190 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: That certain cooperative agreement between the City of Wichita Falls, the Wichita Soil and Water Conservation District, the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and The Soil Conservation Service relative to the acceleration of soil surveys for land us.e planning in the metropolitan area of Wichita Falls is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1190 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None Item 5g A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on the Jacksboro Highway project. RESOLUTION NO. 1191 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed project, and, WHEREAS, such property values have been determined by the Public Works Depart- ment of the City of Wichita Falls and the amount of the values have been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and copies of the values 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 projects and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows : Jacksboro Highway Project - 12-344-5240 Property 0.015 acre tract out of a 0.624 acre tract in J. A. Scott Survey No. 9, Abstract 305, Woodland Park Addition, Block 7, recorded in Vol. 526, Page 7, Deed Records of Wichita County. 0.020 acre tract out of a 0.516 acre tract in J. A. Scott Survey No. 9, Abstract 305, Woodland Park Addition, Block 7, recorded in Vo. 229, Page 61, Probate Records of Wichita County. 0.027 acre tract out of a 1.00 acre tract in J. A. Scott Survey No. 9, Abstract 305, Woodland Park Addition, Block 8, recorded in Vol. 525, Page 479, Deed Records of Wichita County. Combined total of values approved in this resolution ------------- $12,300.00 SECTION NO. 2 The value of such property is hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by Warranty Deed, such tracts of land 399 Item 5g, cont'd. as shown on the project right-of-way -map. The authorized price to be paid for such tract is the values as determined by the Public Works Department of the City of Wichita Falls. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any tract for such value, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract in the name of the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1191 be passed. (He also ex- pressed appreciation for the plat attached in his agenda, giving additional information which he had previously requested.) Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None j Item 5h A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on the railroad relocation project. RESOLUTION NO. 1192 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) 0.115 acre out of Lot 4, Block 4 & 5, Stehlik & Baber Subdivision, League No. 1, D.C.S.L. , recorded in Vol. 729, Page 281, and Vol. 957, Page 538, Deed records of Wichita County. 4.765 acres out of Lot 4, Blocks 4 & 5 , Stehlik & Baber Subdivision, League No. 1, D.C.S.L. & Robert Evans Survey, Abstract 74, recorded in Vol. 114, Page 299, Vol. 116, Page 162, Wichita County Combined total of values approved in this resolution ------------ $17,700.00 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 and/or 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 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 and/or City of Wichita Falls, and/or Texas State Highway Department. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1192 be passed. 400 i Item 5h, cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 5i A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents for the sewer treatment plant expansion grant. The total project cost is estimated at $4.8 million, of which 55 percent of the cost ($2,640,000) would be requested in the application for the federal grant; The State or Red sliver Authority portion of the total project cost would be in the form of a loan of 25 percent of the total project cost ($1,200,000) , while local funds in the amount of $960,000, or 20 percent of the total cost will be necessary. r j RESOLUTION NO. 1193 WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas will con- struct certain waste water treatment facilities , and it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for a Federal grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Law 660 as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Gerald G. Fox, City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls , or his successor, is hereby authorized and directed to make application for a Federal grant under Public Law 660, as amended, and to sign the Acceptance of the Offer, when made, and any other necessary documents required to complete the project on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Wichita Falls will : 1. Acquire a fee simple title or such other estate or interest in the site of the project, including the necessary easements and rights of way, as to assure undisturbed use and possession; and that in the event such title, estate or interest in such site, easements or rights of way may in the future be contested, the City of Wichita Falls will defend and maintain its title in such site and hold the United States Government blameless in such action; and that before any federal payment is requested pursuant to a grant, the City of Wichita Falls will provide certification as to the sufficiency of such estate or interest. 2. Provide an operation and maintenance manual for the facilities which is acceptable to the State Water Pollution Control Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency and will fulfill the tasks described therein. 3. Provide the necessary funds which are estimated to be approximately $205,000.00 per annum for the proper operation and maintenance of the facilities. 4. Employ qualified personnel in accordance with the recommendations or requirements of the State Water Pollution Control Agency to operate the waste water treatment facilities; and will require its consulting engineer or agent to provide certain on-the-job training for employees during start-up of the facilities. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1193 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor and after some discussion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None i Item 6a C- Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, recommended award of the low bid for 580 tons of ferrous sulphate (copperas) to Chemical Supply Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $23,010.00, subject to freight adjustments. 401 Item 6a, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Darner that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 6b Four identical bids in the amount of $40,152.00 were received on 1,680 tons of quicklime for water purification. When a situation occurs such as this, the successful bidder is determined by the casting of lots. Alderman Boyd drew the name of U. S. Gypsum Company of Dallas. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the bid be awarded to U. S. Gypsum as deter- mined by the casting of lots. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 6c Bids were received on 464,000 pounds of silicate of soda for water puri- fication. Chemical Supply and McKesson Chemical Company submitted identical low bids in the amount of $10,212.80; however, McKesson's bid required an $8.00 deposit on the drums. Award of the bid was recommended to Chemical Supply, Wichita Falls. r Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 6d Ben Shelton recommended award of the low bid for an estimated annual supply of 100,000 pounds of sodium hexametaphosphate for water purification to Chemical Supply in the amount of $12,771.00. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the low bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 7 Permission was requested to advertise for 180 tons of liquid chlorine for water purification. Moved by Alderman Darner that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 8 J' Moved by Y Alderman Boyd that minutes of the meetings of the Traffic Commission i- held April 13, 1971 and the Electrical "Advisory Board held May 11 and May 13, 1971, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 9a It has been the custom for the past few years to reduce the number of regularly scheduled council meetings from two to one per month for the months of June, July, and August. It was recommended by the City Manager that the dates of June 1, July 6, and August 3, 1971 be established. Moved by Alderman Darner that the dates be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. 402 Item 9b Discussion was held on maintaining the water level at Lake Wichita. The City Manager explained that the present level of Lake Wichita is 4 z feet below spillway level. We try to maintain a two foot level below spillway, and the only alternative is to transport water from Lake Kemp to Lake Wichita. Lake Kemp is now 17 feet below spillway level, and we try to maintain it at 10 feet below spillway level. Some ditch work should be done in order to bring the water to Lake Wichita. It would take 73 days to bring Lake Wichita's level up to the 2 feet level, and evaporation would take away from the flow. The best we can hope for now is to maintain the present 4 z feet level. Moved by Alderman Darner that the City Manager be authorized to direct the flow of water from Lake Kemp to Lake Wichita. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item 9c Appo-intments to various boards and commissions were made by the Mayor, as follows. a. Planning Board - Landon Winstead, Jr. , Ronnie Rucker, and W. E. (Doc) Anderson were re-appointed, with terms to expire May 23, 1974. Phil Altendorf was appointed for a term to expire May 23, 1914, and Dr. Eugene Brock was appointed for a term to expire May 23, 1973. Dr. C. C. Hayley was named as Chairman, and John Moore as Vice Chairman. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. B. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Willard Still and Donus Ricks were re-appointed, with terms to expire May 23, 1975. Joe Turnbow was appointed for a term to expire May 23, 1975. Moved by Alderman Darner that the appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. C. Plumbing Advisory Board - Bill Rowland was appointed for a term to expire May 23, 1973. Jay Chadwick and Fred Nunn were reappointed for terms to expire May 23, 1973. Moved by Alderman Boyd that the appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. D. Electrical Advisory Board - C. H. Southerland, Lloyd Taylor, Jr. , and A. E. Saikowski were re-appointed for terms to expire May 23, 1973. Sinclair Balch was appointed for a term to expire May 23, 1973. Moved by Alderman Campsey that the appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. E. Drug Education and Abuse Advisory Commission - Col. Arthur Thiele, Jr. , Rev. Joe L. Turner, George Reaves, Jr. , and Elizabeth Hill were re- appointed for a term to expire May 19, 1973. Doyle Lamb, David Jones, Stephen Ayer, and Dr. Kenneth Deets were appointed for terms to expire May 19, 1973. Bill Ritchie and Dr. Mark Huff, Sr. , were appointed for terms to expire May 19, 1972. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. I 1 Item 9d j Kenneth C. Wallace appeared as a resident of Sunset Terrace, requesting that 403 Item 9d, cont'd. the city clean up a ditch from the expressway to the 1700 block of Cimmarron. He explained that it is overgrown with weeds, and also a breeding ground for rats, snakes, mosquitoes, etc. He also requested that the refuse be picked up at the rear of the residences instead of the front. He stated that they have an area wide enough at the rear for a garbage truck. Ernest Lillard explained that their policy is to clean every ditch in the City at least once during the summer. The last time it was cleaned was in September 1970. As to refuse collection, it is an easement and not an alleyway. This dedicated area is wide enough for refuse collection, but they have not made any collections from unimproved alleyways. In bad weather they could not get the truck in there. If the residents would like the alley improved, there is an alley improvement program. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. stated that some easements had been paved in the past; however, he had always advised that we have no authority to pave a utility easement or drive a garbage truck down the easement. The property owner has the right to use the easement subject to a utility easement. If the property owners dedicate this easement for an alley, then they can request that it be paved. Mr. Lillard ex- plained that if the property owners desired to come by his office that he would discuss with them the procedures they have to maintain these areas. / Item 10 Alderman Lambert's suggestion concerning periodic council meetings to be held in neighborhoods of the city was again discussed. Moved by Alderman Boyd that we try one experimental regular council meeting somewhere in the city to determine if it would have any value. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. stated that in order to have a regular council meeting somewhere else, then they would have to pass an ordinance setting the time and place. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert. Alderman Darner stated that he is not opposed to neighborhood meetings for discussion purposes , but he is opposed to regular council meetings at places other than the regular council chambers. He stated that he feels that the business of the city and its citizens should be held in the regular meeting place. Alderman Taylor stated he could not see why we should hold a neighborhood business meeting anywhere else. He stated that when we have an issue interesting to people, they will be there no matter where it is held. Alderman Drake stated that he agreed with Alderman Taylor, and is not opposed to neighborhood meetings for special meetings to air citizens' views. Alderman Campsey stated that he felt like the city's business should be conducted in the city's house, but does not object to having one meeting outside the council chamber. The motion to have one meeting somewhere else in the city was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Boyd, and Drake Nays : Alderman Darner. A proposed resolution was presented approving an easement for Texas Electric to install an electrical distribution line:-to service the sewer lift station on Harding Street. r ' RESOLUTION NO. 1194 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain easement dated May 18, 1971, in which the City of Wichita Falls grants to Texas Electric Service Company an easement of right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of an electrical distribution line over a tract of land out of Lot 13, of the J. C. Lane Subdivision, on which is being constructed a new Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1194 be passed. • 404 Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None ' Mayor Lindeman from Scotland, Texas, appealed to the Council for the sale of raw water from Lake Arrowhead for stock water to be hauled by truck by each rancher needing it. He explained that he thought they would need approximately 12,000 to 15,000 gallons per day. The City Manager explained that we are not in a position to sell them raw water; that many requests had been received, and that we had many responsibilities to consider. Perhaps after a report to the Texas Water Quality Board we would be more in a position to determine whether we could sell this water. Moved by Alderman Drake that the dairymen of the City of Scotland be allowed to haul water for a period of 45 days or until the Council meets in July, and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate the sale of water and set the price. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously Alderman Boyd mentioned the feasibility of the city owning a CATV system. The City Manager stated that there were two separate motions regarding the study that the Checchi report does not include the feasibility of the city owning its own system, but that this subject would be investigated. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12 :35 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this , day of c,- �� , 1971. delftloW ice.) Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Ter,^E'iZ1hw&7 Denartmeat 66616-261-2m in Quint Form 330-A MINUTE 011DER County Page_�-of 2 Pages District No.— 3 4TFIERMV,, in Z•;IC1.1TA COUNTY on InOP 473, the City of Wichita Falls has regi.iested assi_at:anceWin ttie widening of paver�4nt including incidental items thereto from 30rh Sireat South to Christine Rood, a distance of approximately 0.7 milt; a-nd 3 1S E , they City of Wiciiita Falls has tendered financial assistance in such work and to furnish all requ-ired right of way; and ImEP AS, en nnalysis of the requ-asted work indicates that such widening will irnterially add to traffic Safety oa this facility; IM-12 TLMEFOPUP., the State iliuhway Engineer is directed to tender the following proposal to theCity of Wichita Falls; Provided the City will: 1. Furnish all naccasary right of tray clear of obstructionz and fra^e of cost awd' provide for tlaa ita:.icdiate construction of continuous curb and '-,utter, utility ad justmi?nts, storm savers, etc. , all as may be necessary for a complete project with the exception of paverr.ouL and its Support. 2. Assume responsibility for the construction of driveways and -sidewalks should they ba dee:red necesaary nog or in the future and agree to wake :avch instillations in accoi:dance with govern- ing policies and regulations of the Department., Texas 111gnwa;Departr3ent 'Form,230-D WICHITA County �,I �j 3----- l II°+� �.J r �, ORDER Page�-- of---? Pages District No.—_—_--____ 3. Xainta;n that portion of the work id'a ch i3 its responsibility in accordance with present maintenance a Aeer_.ent and agree to rewlate traffic, provide for parallel parking and prevent en croach.Qe.it on the ri;tit of way, all in accordance with goveraing policies and regulations of the Department. The Texas HiL41way Department will: 1. Prov;de for %-7jdCn4ng pavement and its support within these limits. 2. Maintain that: portion of the wo;.l: which is its responsibility in accordance with prcocnt maintenance agreement. It is unaerstoo3 that the resporaiblity of the Texas hitiny y Depart :ent is confined to tae paveluarst and its support, and all oti�er features necessary no-VI 011 in the future to provide an adequate travel facility shall be: the respon- sibility of the City of V1,jc1..29.ta Falls. Upoa acceptance of tl►e prova-siois of this Order by the appropriate official's of the City of 11ic11U-1 Falls, tilts State 11-U,6:lay Engin et is directed to p-o- cccd w:itli tile' C'eveloru?�Ei of plan3 for con,,Cr t;tio:l and as ter the City Iia3 fulfilled its r'-spolnsibili.ties, procead witli cons!:-suction in the most feea;;ale ar,1 economical m,­-.nlar, fina_d i1r? the work as a part of the pi o lect presently aut:iori cd in the 1959 State HUL-ji:Tay Safety and Betterment V o-rain. It is uiAde-otoca t;iat tae City may discharge its con3t taction obliSat-ions as outli. :cd herein in a11V v,1-3 i1-lc..r a.s they ugly elect. In the event the Cii^y desires the a:-ate to Liclude L-Lieir postiC14 of the work in the Suite's cojistj: >ti.on contract, the State M,(-Inay Eii .'ncier is hereby authorized to on::er ivito a3iec- I. mcnt ;with the City for ouch :,York and its cost as may be agreed upon. T"ris Crdc!r shnl! bacon^- oper ti.ve upon acceptance by the City of Wichita Falls Find if not accepted wi hia 90 days of the date hereof, the action herein con- tained shall bo autcum—t ically c.111celled. submitted by: Examined and recommended b7: ---— — —-- ---- — --- — -- i =---_._ ---— --——- — ------ — (Title) llro-ra-ni 14i3.1_m�et Assistant State Highway Engineer App:oved State Highway Engineer Approved: -----__---____-----_____—__---------___—_--Commissioner Minute Number -----------—_--_—----_---------—------—_____-_________Colnraisaiouar Date Passed .� APB' 29 7�. -------------------------------------- — - -.:__:_Commissioner