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Min 03/21/1972 540 j I Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building March 21, 1972 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 Larry Lambert Dick Darner Aldermen J. C. Boyd, Jr. Bill Drake X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Harrison E. Taylor Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Lambert. Mayor Hill welcomed and recognized various visitors in the audience, among them the 5th grade class from Our Lady Queen of Peace School. The City Manager's j son, Steve, was recognized as a member of that group. Willard Still and others were also recognized as visitors. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Boyd that minutes of the meetings held March 7, 1972, and March 13, 1972, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 4a 7 A proposed ordinance was presented establishing parking meter zones. ORDINANCE NO. 2698 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (a) OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , ESTABLISHING PARKING METER ZONES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Drake that Ordinance No. 2698 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 4b A proposed ordinance was presented revising limitations on turning around. ORDINANCE NO. 2699 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29-44 OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON TURNING AROUND ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS , AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2699 be passed. 541 Item 4b, Cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 4c This item pertaining to signs on public rights-of-way was not discussed. Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented approving the areawide TOPICS plan, and the Type II System. This program enables the City to receive federal and state assistance for construction on existing streets to increase safety or capacity. RESOLUTION NO. 1282 J WHEREAS, the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968 created a program to financially help cities meet the demands for increased capacity and safety on urban streets entitled "Urban Traffic Operation Program to increase Capacity and Safety" (TOPICS) ; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Commission, by minute order, expressed their desire to assist in the program; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls adopted Resolu- tion No. 947 on May 20, 1969 approving the Texas Highway Commission Minute Order and expressing a desire to participate in the TOPICS Program; and WHEREAS, the provisions of the TOPICS Program require that an Area-wide Plan and a Federal Aid Primary Type II System be prepared for the Wichita Falls area; and WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Areawide Plan and the Wichita Falls Federal Aid Primary Type II System has been prepared and has been approved and endorsed by the Wichita Falls Urban Transportation Advisory Committee at a called meeting on January 13, 1972; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: The Wichita Falls Areawide TOPICS Plan and the Wichita Falls Federal Aid Primary Type II System are hereby approved and adopted. " Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1282 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None ' Item 5b 01 t A proposed resolution was presented approving settlement of claim with George Cox Estate for improvements on cabin site at Lake Arrowhead. i RESOLUTION NO. 1283 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: That certain settlement of the claim for damages by the George B. Cox Estate for the value of improvements on Lot No. 6, Section H, West side of Lake Arrowhead, for the sum of $6,000.00 is hereby approved and ratified. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1283 be passed. 542 Item 5b, Cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 6 - - - - - - - - - ii It was recommended by Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, that the I bid for 1,500 gallons of Malathion Concentrate 95% be awarded to the low bidder, Public Health and Equipment Supply Company, San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $9,375.00. He also recommended award of the low bid for 50,000 pounds of Malathion 5 Dust to Niagra Chemical Division, Ennis , Texas, in the amount of $4,300.00. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the low bids be awarded as outlined in the memo. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 7a Permission was requested to advertise for bids to waterproof the Memorial Auditorium Building. Moved by Alderman Darner that permission be granted to advertise for bids as requested . Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. + Item 7b Permission was requested to advertise for bids to furnish and/or install flooring for Memorial Auditorium stage floor. The present floor has been used I ° since 1928, and needs to be replaced for safety reasons, as well as looks. Moved by Alderman Darner that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 7c Permission was requested to advertise for bids for a water line extension to Ranch Estates. The City Manager explained that oversize (16 inch) mains are requested, anticipating that at some time Burkburnett will request water from the City. The 12-inch line across the expressway will eventually be brought into the system with Allis Chalmers. Ranch Estates is not in the City limits. It was explained that the developers will pay for the lines, and the only cost to the City will be about $12,000.00 for the oversize mains. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the request to advertise for bids be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item 8 ;i Moved by Alderman Boyd that minutes of the meeting of the Board of Electrical Examiners held March 14, 1972, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 9 A proposed resolution was presented to accompany our application for funds for 543 Item 9, Cont'd. Lucy Park. It does not change our policy, but re-affirms it. RESOLUTION NO. 1284 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has filed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development an application for a grant for acquisition of some additional land for and development of Lucy Park, which application and project has been assigned number OSL-TX-06-16-1020, and the City has been requested to give cer- tain assurances with respect to compliance with the Land Acquisition Requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , THAT: The City of Wichita Falls hereby assures that it has authority under State law to comply with Section 305 of the Act and agrees that, notwithstanding any provision set forth in Project Agreement OSL-TX-06-16-1020: (1) In acquiring real property in connection with OSL-TX-06-16-1020 the City will be guided to the greatest extent practicable under State law, by the land acquisition policies set out under Section 301 of the Act and the pro- visions of Section 302 thereof; (2) Property owners will be paid or reimbursed for necessary expenses as specified in Sections 303 and 304 of the Act; and (3) The costs to the City of providing payments and assistance hereunder shall be borne in accordance with Section 211 of the Act; (4) Affected persons will be adequately informed of the benefits , policies and procedures provided in the regulations in this part; (5) The City will execute such amendments to project agreement OSL-TX-06-16- 1020 and execute, furnish and be bound by, such additional documents as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall determine necessary to effect- uate or implement the assurances provided hereunder. This Resolution shall be made part of and incorporated in Project Agreement OSL-TX-06-16-1020 and shall be deemed to supersede any provision in said contract to the extent that such provision conflicts with the assurances or agreements provided hereunder. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1284 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays : None Item 10 Discussion was held on a proposed resolution concerning implementation of a Public Service Careers Program. The City Manager explained that it is an effort on the part of the City to employ the disadvantaged of the city. They propose to designate 50 slots for employment of the disadvantaged, and provide a train- ing program for these 50 positions, as well as another 50 positions , called up- grade slots. This would enable employees to seek improved positions with the City. The total cost of the 21-month training program would be $286,448.00. This program would be 100 percent funded by the Department of Labor. It will save on upgrading our present salary plan. An employee training program would be established in both job and supervisory skills. It would enable the Personnel Department to enlarge its human resources management program. Training efforts could be extended to all employees of the city. The project staff would not be retained upon completion of the 21-month program. It was recommended that the City Manager be authorized to submit an application for this project. Alderman Campsey stated that he would like to speak for the forgotten man, or the taxpayer. He stated that he would like to see this tabled for further i 544 Item 10, Cont'd. study. Alderman Boyd commented on the program, stating that they have not been able to find out any results of these programs where they have been conducted elsewhere. He feels we should get this information from Texas towns where these programs have been conducted. RESOLUTION NO. 1285 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls recognizes that the need exists to expand its training program for city employees; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Labor has available funds under the Public Service Careers Program for use by the City to conduct a twenty-one month employment and training program; and WHEREAS, the city staff has developed an employment and training program and made application for funds in the amount of $286,448.00. 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, is authorized and directed to complete the application in the name of the City of Wichita Falls for a Public Service Careers Program; said City Manager is further authorized to sign any necessary documents requested to carry out and complete such project on behalf of the City; further, any and all documents heretofore signed on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls by Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1285 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake. The City Manager stated that he believes that we have enough information to successfully carry out this program. Alderman Boyd stated that he is not against finding employment for the disadvantaged, but feels there is other information we should obtain before making a decision. Alderman Drake stated that he felt we have the information and staff already here which could make this program work with the MIS program. Alderman Darner inquired what federal strings were attached to this program. The City Manager stated only the normal reporting strings. Alderman Darner remarked that he felt at first that we should have more information, but now feels that our staff and administration can handle it properly. Alderman Campsey explained that he was not trying to condemn the staff, program, or the people that need help, but wants to delay it for a while so that we can get more information on it. He feels there is information available that we do not have. Alderman Boyd stated that he is basically opposed to rushing into anything. He feels we have not had adequate time to study and reflect on it. He is not opposed to it. The City Manager stated that they have been studying it for about 45 days. The motion for passage of Resolution No. 1285 was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill, Aldermen Lambert, Darner, and Drake Nays : Aldermen Campsey and Boyd. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:51 A.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this &�IX., day of �� �1 , 1972. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk