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Min 05/16/1972 567 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. May 16, 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 : J. Winston Wallander Mayor Harry Campsey X Harrison E. Taylor X Larry Lambert Aldermen Willard J. Still Peggy McCullough Gerald G. Fox City Msnager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk J. C. Boyd, Jr. Absent The invocation was given by Alderwoman McCullough. Mayor pro tem Lambert explained that Mayor Wallander is serving as a pall bearer at a funeral, but would be in attendance at the meeting in a short time. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Still that minutes of the meeting held May 2, 1972, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 4a & b The public hearing was opened on the 1972 Reconstruction Program. L. P. Glidewell, 1803 Club View, appeared concerning his property at 3140 loth Street. He did not object to the paving, but requested that the curve be straightened on loth at Underwood 's barbecue. Earl Deland explained that some straightening is planned for that curve, but they are reluctant to work on the Underwood side of the street due to them not being sure where the property line is located. The deed records are vague, and they would be afraid that they might be working on private property. No one else desired to be heard. ORDINANCE NO. 2707 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING STREETS FOR A PORTION OF THE 1972 RECONSTRUCTION PAVING PROGRAM AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2707 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Still, and McCullough Nays : None w, 568 i Item 4c & d The public hearing was opened on the 1972 Assessment Paving Program. Earl Deland requested that the Council depart from this public hearing long enough to hear one man on the Loop 11 or North Beverly project because an emergency had arisen, and he needed to leave. The emergency was that his neighbor had passed away one hour ago. The Council agreed to hear him at this time. W. W. Richter, 1708 North Beverly Drive, appeared for himself and on behalf of N. E. Rodgers, 1704 North Beverly Drive, who had just passed away. He explained that he did not feel that they would be benefited in the amount of the assessment, and desired that they would reconsider the assessment. The public hearing on the 1972 Assessment Paving program was continued. Mr. H. R. Sissel , of 1616 Blonde, appeared on behalf of his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. H. Green, 1101 Burk Road, who had passed away a week ago last Saturday. He stated that he does not feel that the paving will benefit her property located at Madison and Burk Road. The property is run down, and construction of the street will not enhance the property. The City Manager explained that a petition had been received on this street. Mrs. Curtis Brown, 1901 Pearl, appeared in regard to her property at Denver and Pearl. She stated that her husband is not able to work, and that they are not financially able to pave it. Ernest Lillard stated that they had received a peti- tion from 50 percent of the property owners on this street to pave it. She won- dered how long it would take to get the work done. Mr. Lillard explained that it would take 12 months to complete the contract, but that he does not know where the contractor will begin or end. Mrs. J. R. Small appeared for Dovie M. White, 3114 Garfield. This property is located at the corner of Avenue V and Garfield. Two years ago she was assessed $700.00 for the paving of the side street. She stated that this will not help her property. Also, that she is a widow, and cannot afford to pay for any more paving. They have tried to sell this property, and have been unable to do so. Lynn Darden, Attorney, 912 City National Building, appeared on behalf of Harold Shappell for properties located at 1005 and 1007 Kentucky, and 405 Kell Boulevard. He explained that the assessed value of the lots on Kentucky is $1,000.00. This assessment would be one-third of the cost of the lots. He stated that this street is not traveled much, and would not be feasible to pave it. The cost of paving of Kentucky does not benefit any of the properties in question, and requested the City Council to re-evaluate these assessments based on any benefit they would receive. He explained that he felt the paving program of the City of Wichita Falls should be re-assessed, and consideration given to the public at large and all citizens of the City of Wichita Falls. Alderman Taylor stated that he is in favor of paving all of our streets , and that it is the policy of the city to assess the property owner for a portion of the cost. He felt that it may not always work a hardship because he does not know of the city ever evicting anyone because they could not make their payments. Alderman Campsey agreed with Alderman Taylor, stating that up to now the assess- ment paving program is the best way we have to pave our streets. Mrs. Mary Hagemann, 1811 Giddings, appeared in regard to her property located at the corner of Giddings and Avenue I. She inquired what the cost per foot is , stating that it seemed a little high. The City Manager explained that it is about average of the contract costs we have been paying. Mrs. Wade Warren, 1900 Ardath, appeared regarding her property at the corner of Ardath and Duval Streets. She stated that she is opposed to the paving because she is a widow, and unable to pay for it. Ernest Lillard explained that this particular block is the only unpaved street in that area, and was included to complete the paving in that area. She stated that she did not think it would im- prove the value of her property. She has lived there 27 years. No one else desired to be heard. 569 I Item 4c & d, cont'd. , (f ORDINANCE NO. 2708 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING VARIOUS STREETS DESIGNATED AS A PORTION OF THE 1972 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2708 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 4e & f J Mayor Wallander opened the public hearing on Midwestern Parkway. No one desired to be heard. � ORDINANCE NO. 2709 f ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF MIDWESTERN PARKWAY ADJACENT TO LOT 14 OF ED MANNING ADDITION TO WOODLAND PARK AND BLOCK 18, WOODLAND PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION ON SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2709 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 4g & h The public hearing was opened on Loop 11, or .North Beverly Project. Perry Wesbrooks , Attorney, 300 Oil and Gas Building, appeared for Ola and Walter Dillard, James R. Baker, and M.P. and Grace Wesbrooks, stating that he feels the Notice of Assessment is inadequate. He stated that land owners must be informed of whether the assessment is to be by front foot, and give the amount of the front foot cost. He feels that the provisions of this notice to these clients have not been met. He feels the City has not informed the owners of Loop 11 what has been expected of them; that they failed to inform them in con- demnation proceedings that they would have to pay for curb and gutter. He feels this is a double assessment. Mr. Wesbrooks stated that at the time of settle- ment the land owner should know whether they would be assessed for curb and gutter. His primary objection is mis-information, and feels the Council should 570 Item 4g & h, cont'd. table this until they can determine if adequate notice has been given. He feels the people were led to believe that curb and gutter costs would be absorbed by the City, and that they would not be required to pay for it. He stated that he feels the Council should be more informative to the citizens. W. M. Herring, 207 Valley View Road, stated that Mr. Snodgrass and Mr. Winters stated that the City would pay for curb and gutter. City Manager Gerald Fox explained that the state official was correct in that the City pays the state, but that how the City obtains the money to pay the state is in accordance with the City's policies on assessment. Mrs. S. H. Williams, 105 North Beverly, requested an adjustment on the rear part of her property, which goes back to the river. She feels it would not in- crease the value of her property, and that she cannot pay that much. She requested that the Council reconsider it or at least take a look at it. Mr. Lillard was instructed to meet with her regarding her property. Mr. Walter Dillard appeared, stating that he would like to confirm the state- ments made by Mr. Wesbrooks in their behalf. He stated that they were informed that they would not have to pay for this curb and gutter. Also, that they were previously informed that the road would be 50 feet farther from their house than it is now. Mr. Baker stated that he had not been informed that he would be required to pay for curb and gutter. Mr. Garcia, 1008 Wesley Drive, inquired if his assessment would be more if he had a driveway installed. Mr. Lillard explained that he would have to pay for curb and gutter if he wanted a drive opening, but if he does not want it, he can sign a release in the City Attorney's office, and he will not be charged for it. Nick Pappas, 1800 Pearl Avenue, handed Mayor Wallander a letter, requesting that he read it, regarding his property at the corner of Baylor and Pearl. Due to extreme hardship in paying for it, he requested that he be exempted from his assessment. (This is part of the 1972 Assessment Paving Program) . Mr. C. A. Franklin, 3212 Belue Street, explained that he cannot build on a portion of his property due to the narrowing of the front on Belue, and because of the depth on Loop 11 ; that he has lost the entire value of Lot 4 as a building lot. He felt that the damage has far outreached the benefits. Mr. Lillard stated that Mr. Franklin owns other property there that has not been assessed due to the irregularity of his lot. Mr. Franklin requested further council consideration. Dennis Gregg, 1027 Sunset Lane, stated that he does not feel that he needs this curb and gutter on the rear of his lot. Mr. Lillard explained that if he does not want to take access from the rear of his property he can sign a document in the City Attorney's office, and he will not be assessed for it. Mr. R. E. Belue, 2006 Hayes , stated that he does not believe the curb and gutter will benefit his property; that North Beverly will cut across all three of his lots. Mr. Lillard stated that it has always been adjudged that curb and gutter is beneficial , but that he will review it with him. No one else desired to be heard. t ORDINANCE NO. 2710 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF LOOP 11 FROM U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 82-277 TO U.S. HIGH- WAY NO. 287 IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVI- DING FOR THE COLLECTION ON SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESS- MENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO EN- GROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 571 j Item 4g & h, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2710 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 5a fl A proposed ordinance was presented establishing no parking on parts of Ellingham, Farington, and Harrison Streets. Many complaints have been received from residents and motorists in the area of Martin Plaza Park. ORDINANCE NO. 2711 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 Still that Ordinance No. 2711 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 5b x A proposed ordinance was presented establishing no parking on the remaining part of llth Street between Grace and Brook on the north side where it is now permitted. Many complaints have been received from residents, hospital and clinic visitors , and doctors regarding this space. ORDINANCE NO. 2712 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 Campsey that Ordinance No. 2712 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 5c A proposed ordinance was presented setting the regular council meetings for June, July, and August, 1972. ORDINANCE NO. 2713 AN ORDINANCE CANCELLING THE FIRST REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN IN THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST, 1972. Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2713 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None 572 .Item 6a & b Proposed resolutions were presented authorizing the sale of surplus city owned properties. The Council had previously authorized bids to be advertised for these two pieces of property. Only one bid was submitted on each of these properties, and both were above the minimum bid which was set by the Council. Walter W. Martin submitted a bid in the amount of $327.95 for 2101 Arthur, and J. P. Hamman's bid was $4,151.00 for 3201 Avenue K. RESOLUTION NO. 1304 WHEREAS, the following property was acquired by the City when it was acquiring right-of-way for the Old Seymour Road-Avenue K Extension, and said property is not needed for such right-of-way, to-wit: A part of Lot 16, Block 20, Westside Addition to Floral Heights Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas , such tract being 1.39 ' x 150' x 43.58' x 156.25 ' , also known as 2101 Arthur Street. WHEREAS, the City advertised the sale of such property to the general public on sealed bids; one bid in the amount of $327.95 was submitted by Walter W. Martin, which bid exceeded the minimum bid specified by the City as being acceptable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: The bid of Walter W. Martin in the sum of $327.95 for the purchase of the above property is found to be a fair and reasonable price for such property, and such bid is hereby accepted, and the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver to such bidder a deed conveying the above described property for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Resolution No. 1304 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None RESOLUTION NO. 1305 d WHEREAS, the following property was acquired by the City when it was acquir- ing right-of-way for the Old Seymour Road-Avenue K Extension, and said property is not needed for such right-of-way, to-wit: Lot 1-A of the Replat of part of Block 21, Westside Addition to Floral Heights Addition to the City of Wichita Falls , Texas, also known as 3201 Avenue K. WHEREAS, the City advertised the sale of such property to the general public on sealed bids; one bid in the amount of $4,151.00 was submitted by J. P. Hamman, which bid exceeded the minimum bid specified by the City as being acceptable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The bid of J. P. Hamman in the sum of $4,151.00 for the purchase of the above property, is found to be a fair and reasonable price for such property, and such bid is hereby accepted, and the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver to such bidder a deed conveying the above described property for the City of Wichita Falls. Said deed shall also convey to such bidder all rights of the City in that certain 20' wide strip of land in such Block 21 on which an alley was formerly located, save and except for the easement rights and other restrictions contained in Ordinance No. 2689 closing and abandoning such alley. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1305 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None 573 Item 6c was omitted. I Item 6d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners �. on the Kell Freeway project. RESOLUTION NO. 1306 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 values as determined from the appraisals have been studied by the Board of Aldermen and copies 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 project and property to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows : Kell Freeway - Project 52-071 .099 acre out of S.P.R.R. Company Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 281 Total of value approved in this resolution----------$3,470.00. 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, or the City of Wichita Falls, by Warranty Deed, such tract of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for such 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 direc- ted to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the name of the Texas State Highway Department or the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1306 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 6e A proposed resolution was presented authorizing update of proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway property. J RESOLUTION NO. 1307 WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution No. 1053, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore found that it is necessary to acquire the properties hereinafter described for construction of the Kell Freeway Project 52-071, and approved the appraised values of such properties ; and, WHEREAS, the appraisals of such properties have now been updated by the in- dependent appraisers employed by the Texas State Highway Department to reflect present market prices, and these updated appraisals have been approved by the Texas State Highway Department, and have been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and copies of same 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: 574 Item 6e, cont'd. Section No. 1 The projects and properties to be purchased by warranty deed are as follows : Kell Freeway, Project 52-071--Warranty Deed 6689 s.f. of Lot 1, Block 2, W. E. Wilson Addition Lot 3, Block 1, W. E. Wilson Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution------$18,500.00. Section No. 2 The updated 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, or 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 state approved value as determined from the updated appraisals (rather than the original appraisals approved by the resolution set out above) 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 updated 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 or the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1307 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote : Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 7a 1' fi It was recommended by Ben Shelton that the low bid of Chemical Supply Company, Wichita Falls, be accepted to the amount of $12,771.00 for an estimated annual supply of 100,000 pounds of Sodium Hexametaphosphate for water purification. Moved by Alderman Still that the low bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. 4 Item 7b It was recommended that the low bid for an estimated annual supply of 580 tons of ferrous sulphate (copperas) for water purification be awarded to Chemical Supply Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $25,390.00, subject to any freight rate adjustments. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the low bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously. A Item 7c It was recommended that the low bid for an estimated annual supply of 464,000 pounds of silicate of soda be awarded to Chemical Supply Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $10,875.20, for water purification. Moved by Alderman Still that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. 575 Item 7d f/II It was recommended that the low bid for an estimated annual supply of (J 1,680 tons of quicklime for water purification be awarded to Texas Lime Company, Cleburne, Texas, in the amount of $35,112.00. This price reflects a savings of $5,040.00 over last year on the same quantity. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously. -Item 8 f Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, recommended approval of Change ✓ Order No. 2 and final estimate on the sewer improvements contract with Opex, Inc. Change Order No. 1 and final estimate were approved by the Council on February 15, 1972, but before payment could be made the highway contractor tore up a sewer main while excavating for the service road North of U.S. 287. (This main was shown in the records to be located somewhere else) . Opex agreed to accept partial payment, and relocate the new main to the location originally shown. This Change Order reflects the charge for relocating this six inch sewer main. RESOLUTION NO. 1308 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Opex, Inc. entered into a contract dated February 18, 1972, wherein said Contractor agreed to construct certain sanitary sewer improvements, Project 89-168-04; and, WHEREAS, on April 10, 1972, the Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution No. 1290, which accepted the construction of such sanitary sewer improvements, approved a change order and the final estimate, and directed the City Manager to pay the balance due of $22,855.00 on such estimate; and, WHEREAS, thereafter it became advisable to authorize the Contractor to do additional work, in accordance with Change Order No. 2, which increased the cost of the project by $2,712.00; and, WHEREAS, rather than paying the Contractor the entire sum of $22,855.00 as authorized by Resolution No. 1290, the City retained 10% of such sum and paid to the Contractor a partial payment of $20,569.50; and, WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 and a new final estimate have been submitted on this project, which new final estimate shows the total amount of work done as $25,567.00, of which the City has paid $20,569.50, leaving a balance due of $4,997.50. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The construction of such sanitary sewer improvements is accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, Change Order No. 2 and the new final estimate are approved, and the City Manager is directed to pay the said Contractor the balance due of $4,997.50 as shown on such final estimate. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1308 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None Item 9 Permission was requested to advertise for bids on a utility tractor for the Street Department. Moved b Alderman Still that authority be y y granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. 576 r Item 10 Moved by Alderman Still that minutes of the meetings of the Aviation Advisory Board held May 3, 1972, and Board of Electrical Examiners held May 9, 1972, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item lla The fluoridation study report was submitted to the Council by the City Manager. Moved by Alderman Lambert that this report be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. The Council decided to have a public hearing for those in favor of fluorida- tion on June 20, 1972, and that there would be a hearing later for those opposed to it. Baxter Featherston, President of the Jaycees, presented a resolution signed by the officers and directors of the Jaycees favoring fluoridation. Item llb Mayor Wallander made the following appointments to various boards and com- missions , with expiration term as shown. i A. Board of Equalization-- Tony Saulsbury Horace Downing f 0. W. McKenzie Paul Dowdy, Alternate B. Planning Board— j Dr. C. C. Hayley, Chairman--May 23, 1975 John Moore, Vice-Chairman--May 23, 1975 C. C. Durkee--May 23, 1973 John Collett--May 23, 1975 Howard Morgan--May 23, 1973 Bob Foley--May 23, 1973 Charles Harper (replacing Don Wade)--May 23, 1975 Howard Allison (replacing Don Brown)--May 23, 1975 C. Parks Board-- Mrs. J. B. Jarratt (replacing Peggy McCullough)--January 1, 1975 D. Board of Adjustments and Appeals-- Gene Norris (replacing Willard Still)--May 23, 1975 E. Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Education-- Bill Ritchie--May 19, 1974 Dr. Mark Huff, Sr.--May 19, 1974 Katricia Cochran--May 19, 1974 Margaret Darden (replacing Jo Ann Page)--May 19, 1974 Dean Viola Grady (replacing V. Duane Henre)--May 19, 1974 Jerry Vandiver (replacing Phil Harlow)--May 19, 1974 Charles Russell (replacing Lynn Darden)--May 19, 1974 Michael Jackson (replacing Richard Daly)--May 19, 1974 C. E. Jackson (replacing Ervin Garnett)--May 19, 1974 F. Board of Electrical Examiners-- Floyd Browning--May 23, 1974 Charles Jones (replacing Jack Pierce)--May 23, 1974 Randy Kimbler--May 23, 1974 G. Human Relations Commission-- Mrs.. Paul Irwin (replacing Juanita Wallander)--December 31, 1972 H. Plumbing Advisory Board-- Ed Biggs--May 23, 1974 M. R. Naylor--May 23, 1974 577 I Item llb, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Still that the appointments be approved, as listed in the memo. Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 12 A proposed resolution was presented authorizing easements for street cross- ings across city owned property to Arrowhead Development, Inc. , in Section 5 of Arrowhead Ranch Estates. RESOLUTION NO. 1309 WHEREAS, heretofore a subdivision plat including, among others, Block 1 in Section 3 of Arrowhead Ranch Estates was approved by the Planning Board of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; and, WHEREAS, Arrowhead Development, Inc has submitted to such Planning Board for approval a revised preliminary plat including among others, Block 1 in Section 5 of such Arrowhead Ranch Estates ; and, WHEREAS, the subdivision plats of such two blocks show two streets, Nakomis Road and Itasca Lane, each 60 feet wide, crossing in three places that certain 125 foot strip of land belonging to the City of Wichita Falls on which the water transmission line from Lake Arrowhead into the city is located; and, WHEREAS, Arrowhead Development, Inc. has requested that the City of Wichita Falls grant to it easements for such street crossings. 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 and deliver for the City of Wichita Falls to Arrowhead Development, Inc. such easements for street pur- poses, which easements shall contain such provisions as are necessary for the protection of such transmission line and for the operation, maintenance, con- struction and reconstruction of such transmission line and any other lines as may be necessary. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Resolution No. 1309 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, and McCullough Nays : None James Hill , of Arrowhead Ranch Estates, appeared regarding his previous re- quest for waiver of lot size. Mayor Wallander appointed a council committee con- sisting of Larry Lambert, Chairman, Aldermen Still and Campsey to study this matter with the staff and Mr. Hill. The Gas Company rate increase request was mentioned in regard to the time limit for action. The City Manager was instructed to negotiate this request time wise, and present the information to the Council before the next meeting. Moved by Alderman Campsey that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12:27 P.M PASSED AND APPROVED this �tday of �.J �,� , 1972. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk