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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 7, 1972
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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
Harrison E. Taylor
Larry Lambert X Aldermen
Willard Still
J. C. Boyd, Jr.
Mrs. Peggy McCullough
Gerald Fox City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderwoman McCullough.
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Moved by Alderman Campsey that minutes of the meeting held October 23, 1972,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that Alderman Campsey will have to leave early to be a
pall bearer at a funeral in Dallas, and that they will begin with Item 6.
Item 6a
A proposed ordinance was presented accepting certain street improvements
under the 1972 Reconstruction program.
ORDINANCE NO. 2747
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CORONADO STREET, GARDEN STREET
AND HAMPSTEAD LANE, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS DESIGNATED
IN ORDINANCE NO. 2691 DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH FRANK MCGRATH, WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED
AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION, AND DELIVERY OF CERTI-
FICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO
SUNDRY CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESS-
MENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY
COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE BOARD OF ALDER-
MEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORD-
INANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2747 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 6b
A proposed ordinance was presented accepting certain street improvements in
the 1972 Assessment Paving program.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2748
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF SEVENTEEN (17) UNITS OF THE 1972
ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS DESIG-
NATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2690; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH SABRE ASPHALT COM-
PANY, WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS
FULLY COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DE-
LIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIV-
ING 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 Still that Ordinance No. 2748 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 6c
A proposed ordinance was presented accepting improvements on Midwestern
Parkway, from the east property line of U.S. Highway 281 to the east property
line of Armory Road.
ORDINANCE NO. 2749
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF MIDWESTERN PARKWAY (ARCHER-HAMILTON-
HAMPSTEAD) FROM EAST PROPERTY LINE OF U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 281 TO THE EAST
PROPERTY LINE OF ARMORY ROAD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , AS
DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2508; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH STUCKEY
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AND HEBER BRANTLEY, VERNON,
TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND
PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFI-
CATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO
SUNDRY CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESS-
MENTS; 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 Taylor that Ordinance No. 2749 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 6cl
A proposed ordinance was presented accepting improvements on a portion of
Midwestern Parkway adjacent to Lot 14 and Block 18, Woodland Park Addition.
ORDINANCE NO. 2750
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF MIDWESTERN PARKWAY (ARCHER-
HAMILTON-HAMPSTEAD) ADJACENT TO LOT 14 OF ED MANNING ADDITION TO WOODLAND
PARK ADDITION AND BLOCK 18 WOODLAND PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS , TEXAS AS DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2692; DECLARING THE CONTRACT
WITH THE TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID
IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECU-
TION 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
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THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2750 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 6d
A proposed ordinance was presented, providing a fee for reviewing and process-
ing plats. #; ,
ORDINANCE NO. 2745
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2118, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,
TO PROVIDE A FEE FOR REVIEWING AND PROCESSING PLATS.
Moved by Alderman Lambert that Ordinance No. 2745 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough.
Dub Dennis appeared, stating that their industry was well represented at
the last meeting, and they feel strongly that this ordinance should not be passed.
He stated that at the last meeting he had stated that the Planning staff per-
forms no service to him as a developer, and that Mr. Ondrejas mentioned three
ways in which a service was performed. He further explained that he talked with
the other homebuilders after that meeting, and they feel that no service is per-
formed by the staff of the Planning Department. Perhaps some services could be
performed, but they feel that they are not doing so at this time. He mentioned
that the Council and staff are citizens serving the City - that we are all just
citizens of Wichita Falls. He stated that he is deeply concerned whether we
are all pulling in the same direction. He feels there may be a grouping of citi-
zens instead of sitting down and talking over their problems. He stated that
he did not believe the old saying that "you can't fight city hall." He questioned
whether it is necessary to get professional city people and the elected body on
different sides from the citizens. He stated that this is not an indictment or
accusation, but a way to achieve a way of working together.
-Mayor Wallander explained that he likes to work with committees in these
matters in order that citizens can be heard. He does not think these meetings
harm any of us, but hopes that they feel they have had a fair hearing. He stated
that any action taken by the Council is after diligent study.
The motion for passage of Ordinance No. 2745 was carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 6e
A proposed ordinance was presented closing a portion of Avenue Z.
' ORDINANCE NO. 2751
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF AVENUE Z BETWEEN THE
EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KEMP BOULEVARD AND THE WEST LINE OF THE WILLOW
BROOK ADDITION.
Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2751 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote :
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
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Item 6f
A proposed ordinance was presented providing for creation of mobile home
subdivisions.
ORDINANCE NO. 2752
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS ,
AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2118, AND SECTION 30-2 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, AND REGULAT-
ING THE PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOMES OUTSIDE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS AND SUB-
DIVISIONS.
Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Ordinance No. 2752 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
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A proposed ordinance was presented extending the hours for sale, possession,
and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
(! f ORDINANCE NO. 2741
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF ACTS 1969, 61ST LEGISLATURE,
REGULAR SESSION, CHAPTER 466, PAGE 1535, AMENDING THE TEXAS LIQUOR
CONTROL ACT, PERTAINING TO EXTENDED HOURS FOR LAWFUL SALE, POSSESSION
AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TO GRANT TO RETAIL DEALERS
ON-PREMISE LATE HOURS AND TO CONSUMERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES THE RIGHTS
AND PRIVILEGES PROVIDED FOR IN SUCH AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS LIQUOR
CONTROL ACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEE; REPEALING SECTION 4-10 OF THE CODE OF ORD-
INANCES.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2741 be disapproved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Still, and Boyd
Nays : Aldermen Lambert and McCullough
Item 6h
A proposed ordinance was presented excepting Christmas and New Year's eve
from the Sunday closing requirement for dance halls.
ORDINANCE NO. 2741
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING PUBLIC DANCES ON THOSE SUNDAYS ON WHICH
CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR'S EVE OCCUR.
Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2741 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
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A proposed ordinance was presented which would extend the hours of closing
for dance halls.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that this proposed ordinance be disapproved.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
' Item 6j
A proposed ordinance was presented authorizing the sale of intoxicating bev-
erages on the same premises where dancing is permitted.
ORDINANCE NO. 2753
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-25 AND REPEALING SECTION 25-18 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TO ALLOW
A PUBLIC DANCE HALL LICENSE AND AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE ON
THE SAME PREMISES.
Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2753 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor.
Alderman Still explained that under the present regulations where dancing
is permitted, under the existing ordinance they can construct a building next door
and sell beer in cartons which can be taken inside the dance hall and consumed.
In this way we restrict enforcement of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He
explained that he has checked into this matter and the Liquor Control Board would
prefer that they have some authority in dance halls in the enforcement of the
liquor laws.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 5a
The public hearing on annexation was opened. Tract I was the first area to
be considered.
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Mr. Robert Diggs appeared for the Henry Schultz property on the Seymour High-
way and Barnett Road, excluding the motel. He does not feel that any developer
will use this land as long as it has oil production on it. He believes it should
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be taxed as other agricultural and grazing lands. He owns a tract of land near the
new stadium. He would like to see the taxes left off. He stated that they had
increased from $40.00 to $700.00. He mentioned other properties in which taxes
have been raised. He was questioned about the value of it, and he stated that he
does not see how a value could be put on it until a person sells it. It was purchased
for about $500.00 per acre. Mayor Wallander inquired if he knew what land was sell-
ing for now. He stated that a bid had been received on some property in the amount
of $750.00 per acre. He commented on some land which he owns in Arkansas. He
expressed appreciation to Mr. Howard for the coverage given in the newspaper, as
well as to the Council and Planning Board.
Joe Martini appeared, stating that he owns 45 acres. He farmed it for a while,
but has quit now, stating he cannot make the taxes on it. It is all farming and
grazing land and does not see why it belong in the city limits. The taxes rose
four times as much as when he purchased it in 1947-49. He paid over $100.00 per
acre at that time. He stated that he does not know what to offer the land for sale
because none has sold out there recently. Mayor Wallander expressed the Council's
desire to make Wichita Falls the best place in the world to live.
Mrs. J. F. Shores, Bartosh Lane, appeared, requesting that they not be taken
into the city limits until they have some improvements, such as sewer. They would
like to rebuild their house, but cannot do so until sewers are installed. Mayor
i Wallander stated that if they were annexed they would receive the same services
as other citizens for their tax dollars. Sewers are usually installed by the
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developers and are a revenue service. Alderman Lambert explained that this area
is completely surrounded by the city limits except this one little area. He
stated that if the City waits until an area is already developed then they would
have no way to control standards of development. Mrs. Shores stated that they
would rather not be annexed until the highway is in and the sewer installed.
Tract II was considered. W. J. Thompson appeared as a representative of
Bashara-Thompson properties, and himself personally. He suggested that he knew
the City is doing all necessary things to notify the people by placing the notice
in the paper. He requested, however, that in the future they send a letter to the
citizens affected. He suggested that a year's notice be given to the party who
owns the property. He recommended that his portion be accepted on the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Board. He has a small division called Cimarron Subdivision.
This addition is limited to 40 sewer connections. He requested the exception of
the 20-acre Cimarron Subdivision.
Neal Kreutzer appeared, representing the Fort Worth and Denver Railway, stat-
ing that they object to annexation of Tract II, and requested that it be disapproved.
Tract III was considered. Ed McDonald appeared as president of the Board of
Commerce and Industry, opposing annexation of the Allis Chalmers plant. He stated
that they have worked hard in obtaining industry, and that they strongly urge
that the Council support the recommendation of the Planning Board in not annex-
ing this tract at this time.
Tract IV was considered. W. B. Hursh appeared in opposition to annexation
of this property. He mentioned some strips of land which were annexed last year.
He mentioned that they had had a part in the installation of Midwestern Parkway
from Armory Road to the Expressway, as well as other developments they have had a
part in.
Tract V was considered. This is the transmission line right-of-way extend-
ing toward Lake Arrowhead.
Frank Douthitt, Attorney from Henrietta, appeared on behalf of various prop-
erty owners which would be affected. He stated that as he sees it the reasons
given for annexation are protection, municipal court power and taxing power. He
stated that there is presently a J. P. Court in Clay County, and that he does not
know of any request for cooperation with Clay County from the City of Wichita Falls.
He stated that the City had tax power. He mentioned police and protection power
in annexed areas, stating that he did not see that we needed any police and protec-
tion powers that we do not already have. We also have lease restrictions for
those lease holders at the lake. He mentioned garbage collection and exclusive
right to furnish water. He mentioned the validity of annexation, stating that
this type of annexation may not be settled in Texas. Most strip annexation has
not been upheld. He questioned whether this is constitutional. The boundaries
of the City are set out in the Charter. Each time the City annexes, it changes
the boundaries. He stated that Clay County would like some consideration in the
planning for annexation for this area. Many people were recognized as interested
parties in the audience who have lake lots at Lake Arrowhead.
Alderman Lambert explained the purpose of this annexation. This is an effort
to annex under the present framework of the Texas laws and this is the only way
we can annex the city property at Lake Arrowhead. He stated that they have no
desire to bring out the city limits to use the areas for future annexation.
Police power is the purpose for it. He recognizes there is a conflict of interest,
but feels this is best for the citizens of Wichita Falls.
Mr. Fletcher appeared as County Judge of Clay County, stating that he does not
recall any request to Clay County that this property be annexed, and that until
the City comes to them to work with them in annexation, they will still be here
opposing it. He feels there will be some problems, but none that cannot be worked
out.
Jim Hill, Developer of Arrowhead Ranch Estates, stated that the proposed
annexation crosses their development. He explained that he would like to be
able to tell those people who call him what the intention of the Council is.
Alderman Lambert explained that they have no desire to annex them; that if they
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wanted to annex Arrowhead Ranch Estates they could do so in a more orderly process.
The sole purpose of this annexation is to annex Lake Arrowhead. They have no
intention of annexing on each side of the transmission line.
Mayor Wallander stated that if they had not talked with the officials in
Clay County, it was not to slight them. If they desire to oppose anything the
City does, he hopes it will continue to be in a friendly way.
W. J. Thompson inquired why we did not annex the transmission line to Lake
Kickapoo. The City Manager mentioned the remoteness to Lake Kickapoo. There
are no intentions to annex Lake Kickapoo, but feel it is necessary to annex Lake
Arrowhead.
The public hearing was closed.
An appropriation ordinance was presented. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr.
mentioned that this ordinance arises out of a lawsuit for septic tank damages at
the airport. The suit was settled for $5,000.00. He recommended that the Council
approve an appropriation ordinance in settlement of this suit.
ORDINANCE NO. 2754
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE AIRPORT REVENUE FUND TO
ACCOUNT NUMBER 21-000-4520, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Lambert that Ordinance No. 2754 be passed.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough (Alderman
Campsey gone)
Nays : None
Item 7
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing updating of a proposal to
a property owner on the Kell Freeway project.
r RESOLUTION NO. 1362
WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution No. 1071, the Board of Aldermen of
the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore found that it is necessary to acquire
the property hereinafter described for construction of the Kell Freeway, Project
52-071, and approved the appraised value of such property; and,
WHEREAS, the appraisal of such property has now been updated by the independent
appraiser employed by the Texas State Highway Department to reflect present market
prices, and this updated appraisal has been approved by the Texas State Highway
Department and has been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and a copy of same 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 Warranty Deed and
or Quit Claim Deed is as follows :
Kell Freeway, Project 52-071
Warranty Deed
and/or
Quit Claim Deed
4.405 acres of land out of Lots A, B, C and D, Block 19, Mesa Irrigated
Farms, J. A. Kemp Subdivision, William Mayer Survey, Abs. 193
Combined total of value approved in this resolution ------------- $8,450.00
SECTION NO. 2 The updated value of such property is hereby approved and the
City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State High-
way Department, or the City of Wichita Falls, by Warranty Deed and or Quit Claim
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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
the updated appraisal (rather than the original appraisal approved by the resolu-
tion set out above) made by the independent real estate appraiser employed by
the Texas State Highway Department.
SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase such
tract for such approved updated value, he is hereby authorized and directed to
cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract in the name
of the Texas State Highway Department or the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1362 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 8a
A proposed resolution was presented awarding the bid for the airport terminal
expansion project to Meyers Bros. , Inc. , in the amount of $73,366.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 1363
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF MEYERS BROS. , INC. FOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
TERMINAL EXPANSION PROJECT.
WHEREAS , heretofore the City of Wichita Falls advertised for competitive bids
for the construction of the Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion Project; and,
WHEREAS, six bids were received and the bid of Meyers Bros. , Inc. was the
lowest and best bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , THAT:
The bid of Meyers Bros. , Inc. in the amount of $73,366.00 is hereby accepted,
and the City Manager is authorized to execute, for the City of Wichita Falls, a
contract with said bidder for the construction of such project.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1363 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
' Item 8b
Bids were considered on ready-mix concrete and bulk cement.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid of H.C.C. , Inc. , be accepted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still.
Tom Foley appeared representing City Concrete Company, concerning the additive
quickset in the ready-mix concrete. He stated that he believed the D 6 and .12 sk
were the same. Ben Shelton explained that there was no recommendation in the
specifications as to the amount of the additive.
Scott Hunter appeared as president of Hunter Concrete Company. He stated
that he bid .06 per sack, and he understood that it was one percent. Alderman
Boyd stated that he felt in order to be fair, all bids should be voided and re-
submitted due to a technicality.
Mr. Foley had a suggestion for awarding the bid in the event they come in
the same time next time. It was stated that there is a way of deciding identical
bids.
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Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bids be voided, and re-advertise for bids
for ready mix and bulk cement.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously.
Item 9
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A proposed resolution was presented approving a change order and final estimate
for sanitary sewer improvements in Mimosa Heights Subdivision. This will change
the contract price from $4,399.50 to $4,477.15 , to Costello Construction Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 1364
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Costello Construction Company entered
into a contract dated August 15, 1972, wherein said contractor agreed to construct
certain Sanitary Sewer Extensions, Project 89-168-05; and,
WHEREAS, said improvements have been completed in accordance with plans and
specifications; and,
WHEREAS, a change order and a final estimate have been submitted on this pro-
ject, which final estimate shows a total amount of work done as $4,477.15, none
of which has previously been paid to the Contractor, leaving a balance of $4,477.15;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS , THAT:
The construction of such sanitary sewer extensions is accepted by the City
of Wichita Falls, the change order and final estimate is approved, and the City
Manager is directed to pay the said Contractor the amount due as shown on such
estimate.
Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1364 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None
Item 10
Permission was requested to advertise for bids for annual replacements for
f, automotive and truck requirements for various city departments.
Alderman Boyd made several comments, recommending that the police department
vehicles only be authorized for bids. He stated there are many questions which
should be answered before we spend this amount of money. He suggested that Alder-
man Campsey be appointed as Chairman of a committee to investigate justification
of this recommendation. He stated that he would like to know that this is the
minimum requirements that the City needs to operate, and he does not know this at
this time. Mayor Wallander pointed out that we might be jeopardizing a good bid
if we exclude the police vehicles.
City Manager Gerald Fox stated that the needs of the departments have been
thoroughly discussed with each department in submitting the budget. An annual re-
placement program has been established. The City operates on wheels , and unless
the Council provides the wheels then we will be in bad shape to operate the services
of the City. Detailed information can be provided the Council before their decision
is made if they want to spend the time necessary to do this. It has been thoroughly
discussed before presenting this recommendation.
Alderman Taylor stated that he felt they should go along with the recommenda-
tion of the staff, and show their confidence in them. He explained that he does
not have time to study all these details.
Alderman Boyd questioned the justification for the aerial basket truck for the
Traffic Engineering Department. He stated that we have been renting a service from
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Item 10, cont'd.
Texas Electric Company to retain our freeway lighting system. We paid $5,725
last year for that service, and does not feel it will be possible to save any money.
He feels the City has already paid for the truck that Texas Electric uses. He
feels more contracting work should be done rather than purchasing certain equip-
ment.
Eddie Whitnell, Director of Traffic, stated that their intent is to have the
most efficient operating department in the United States. If they have missed
the boat, then he apologizes, but does not feel that they have. They started do-
ing this work themselves. They use two men and a supervisor. There are several
costs not included in this cost to Texas Electric. This vehicle was substituted
in place of a 3/4 ton pick-up. This vehicle can be used in other areas , such as
the sirens, and lighting for the Park Department ball diamonds. The City Manager
stated that Texas Electric uses four men as compared to our two. He also stated
that he believes the staff uses the most economical means that can be accomplished,
no matter what it is. Eddie Whitnell further explained that this is a long life
piece of equipment - 10 years or more. Alderman Boyd stated that he is not try-
ing to downgrade the staff; that he is working toward the same goal. The City
Manager explained that the park concessions and tennis centers are examples of
contracting with individuals, instead of doing it ourselves.
Ernest Lillard explained that the equipment is not always available when we
need it, and work has to be scheduled to meet this. The City needs to own it in
order to get the most benefit.
Alderman Still inquired how long it will take to receive these bids and get
back to the Council. Ben Shelton stated it would take approximately 20 days.
Moved by Alderman Still that authority be granted to advertise for bids for
vehicles, as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously.
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Item 11
Moved by Alderman Lambert that minutes of the meeting of the Park Board held
October 24, 1972, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried unanimously.
Item 12
Moved by Alderman Still that sewer reimbursement contract payments be approved
in a total amount of $687.51, as follows.
Skyline Developers , Inc. , Sewer, Section 2-A in Fountain Park, from
September 17, 1971 to September 17, 1972; $494.14
Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Section E-3, Exhibit A of
University Park from September 6, 1971 to September 6, 1972; $193.37
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously.
Mayor Wallander stated that he feels that revenue sharing should be discussed
with the citizens. A public hearing was set for Monday, November 20, 1972, at
7:30 P.M. , inviting the public to exchange any ideas for revenue sharing.
Moved by Alderman Still that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12:40 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ,�/ ,day of �`a �liC/ 1972.
ATTEST:
�7 mayor
City Clerk
DEPARTMENT OF PUL'LIC UTILITIES
Project Sanitary Sewer Improvement - Mimosa Heights
Contractor Costello Construction Company
Monthly Estimate No, Final Project No, 89-168-05
Contract Amount $4,399.50 Contract Working Days Working Days Used
Per Cent of Work Completed 100 Per Cent of Time Used Date 11-2-72
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Measure I Estimate Quantities On Contract Price i Amount
=-;6" VCT 4 - Depth L.F. I 430 430
I 2. 75
!6" VCT 6'-8' Depth L.F. 470 402 3. 00 ! 1,206.00
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" VCT 8'-10' Depth I L.F. -0- 100 3• 75 375.00
Basic M.H. 0-4' Depth Ea. I3 2 7 1 00.00
I 380.00
3A' :Cleanout Ea . -0- 1 50.00 50.00
3B' Si hon Ea . -0- 1 1 100.00 I 100.00
4' 'Extra Depth Manholes
L.F. 7 3 22.00 j 66.00
5116" X 4" Wye Connections 1
9 9 12.00 I 108.00
6' �As halt Pavement Replacement i S.Y. 300. 310.66 1 3.25 1,009.65
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By. Less Retainage . , , , , , • . • • $ -0-
Difference . . , . , , $ 4,477. 15
Submitted By Less Special Deductions $ -0-
Less Liquidated Damage ' $ -0-
oved By: Joe C. Smith Less Previous Payments $ -0-
rector of Public Utilities
Amounc Die This Zbtittmste .. . . ..... $ 4,477. 15
t:.ii:N P_ COSTELLO
.r'HTH STREET
COSITELLO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
%#ewer "nu ➢ 1VE Line wirtt�r i i G Specialty"
POST OFFICE BOX 898 PHONE 322.8449
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76301
Oct. 30, 1972.
t'Jerald Fox
City Manager,
City of Wichita. Falls,
Janitary Sewer Improvements. .for Mimosa Htts. Additlbon-City of
Wichita Falls, Texas.
4..') feet 6" V. C. Se?:rer- Depth 4 t to 6' $2.75@ s17i82.50
2- 1+70 t it it Jppth 6 t to 81 3.00@ 19410.00
3- a - Basic Manholes C-41 depth 100.00 380.00
4- 3 L.F. extra Depth Y.H. �22.00 66.00
5- 9- 6x4. Wye s 12.00�x 108.00
6- 300 S. Y. Asphalt ?e-pairs 3.25 975,00
Extras- 32 extra feet 611 61 to out 3.00 96,00
100 feet extra depth 81 to 9t' .75 75.00
1 Clean out 50.00
1- Siphon 100.00
32 Extra feet As�oalt 10 2-3 S. Y. 3.2% 34.6
$ 77.1
This letter is to certify that se�•!ers were installed according to Cityts
lines and grades, and under City' s specificetl.ons and Inspector. That
all labor, equipment and materials have been paid.
Cos/ ello Constri.wtion Company
APPROVED BY:
Joe C. Smith
Director of Public utilities
CHANGE ORDER
Tabulated below is a final change order brought about by
various field changes:
A. Added Quantities
Item Description Total Work Unit Total
Done Price
2A 6" VCT-Depth 8'-10' 100 Ft. 3. 75 375.00
3A Cleanout 1 Ea. 50.00 50.00
3B Siphon 1 Ea. 100.00 100.00
6 Asphalt Repairs 10.66 S.Y. 3.25 34.65
Total $ 559.65
B. Deleted Quantities
Item Description Total Work Unit Total
' Done Price
2 6" VCT-Depth 6'-8' 68 L.F. 3.00 204.00
3 Basic Manhole 1 Ea. 190.00 190.00
4 Extra Depth Manhole 4 L.F. 22.00 88.00
Total $ 482.00
DIFFERENCE:
Added $ 559.65
Deleted $ 482.00
Diff. $ 77.65
Approved By
' Joe C. Smith
Director of Public Utilities