Min 10/12/1964 Wichita Falls, Texas 681
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
October 12, 1964
Items 1 4 2
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular sess-
ion on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at
7:30 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present:
J. Winston Wallander Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill X
Dr. D. Clifford Burross X
0. D. McBride X Aldermen
Leroy Daniel X
Roy V. (Pete) Claytor X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Henry Mundy City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Claytor.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman McBride that the minutes of the regular council meeting held
September 28, 1964 be approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and passed unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the minutes of the special meeting held October
8, 1964, be approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and passed unanimously.
Item 4
Mayor Wallander read a memorandum from J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public
Works, to Jack Davis, City Manager, presenting an ordinance closing the benefit
hearing on Pierce Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 2125
ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST
OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF PIERCE STREET FROM U. S. HIGHWAY 82 AND 277
(FIFTH STREET) TO AND INCLUDING TENTH STREET AND KEMP BOULEVARD INTER-
SECTION 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 CERTIFICATES 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 THIS 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 OTHER
MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
At this time Mayor Wallander asked the audience if anyone had a protest to
make. As there were no protests, it was moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance
No. 2125 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman dill and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, McBride, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 5
Mayor Wallander read a memorandum from J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public
Works, to Jack Davis, City Manager, presenting an ordinance closing the benefit
hearing on Southwest Parkway.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2126
ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST
OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF FM-369 (SOUTHWEST PARKWAY) FROM A POINT 600
FEET WEST OF THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF BARNETT ROAD TO THE EAST PROPERTY
LINE OF KEMP BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING
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CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AINST THE
OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND
THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES 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 THIS ORDINANCE BY COPY-
ING 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
OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
make.At this time Mayor Wallander asked the audience if anyone had a protest to
Mr. Burford Rice, who resides at 4104 Emerson, came forward and stated that
he owns several businesses on Southwest Parkway, and that such improvements as
curb and gutter, and with variable width median divider, would damage his business,
and that the Southwest Parkway did not have as much traffic as other sections of
town. Members of the Council and Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, explained to Mr.
Rice that the state was responsible for this project, and that the City would be
responsible for the curb and gutter.
Mr. Troy Williams, who resides at 3023 McGaha, stated that he owns several
businesses on Southwest Parkway, and that the median divider and curb and gutter
would damage his business, and objected to the assessments and charges. Mr. Robert
S. Jolliff, Director of Public Safety, explained that by making Southwest Parkway
a six lane highway this would increase traffic, and therefore, should increase his
business.
Eugene Sherrod, Jr. , who resides at 2031 Avondale, stated that he owns some
property on Southwest Parkway, and that he was objecting to being assessed for
curb and gutters which would not be of any special benefit to his property.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the said hearing be closed, and that Ordinance
No. 2126 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and passed by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, McBride, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 6
Bill Bellamy, of the firm of Ponds and Bellamy, Architects, told the Council
that the final plans for the new Police Station were not completed, but stated that
they would be completed by October 260 1964.
Item 7
RESOLUTION NO. 579
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, had deposited various amounts of v
money secured by different types of treasury notes contained in trust receipts held
by various banks; and,
WHEREAS, it becomes desirable from time to time to release security or add to
the security as the amount on deposit varies and also to exchange one security for
another; and,
WHEREAS, these accounts change continuously and the efficient operation and
handling of these accounts would be facilitated by allowing the City Manager and
the City Clerk the necessary authority to execute changes in the securities cover-
ing our deposits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS: That the City Clerk and the City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls,
be, and they are hereby authorized to execute changes in securities covering the
bank deposits for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Item 7, cont'd.
Moved by Alderman McBride that Resolution No. 579 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, McBride, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 8
v Moved by Alderman Burross that permission be granted to advertise for bids
on the following vehicles:
a. Two 1/2 ton pickups for Central Garage.
b. Three 3/4 ton pickups for Traffic Engineering Division.
c. One sedan standard vehicle, and an alternate on a compact unit for the
Tax Department.
d. One sedan for Aviation Department.
e. Three Tractor-Backhoes, one for the Traffic Engineering Division, one for
Parks and Recreation Department, and one for Public Services.
f. Two Air Compressors, one for Traffic Engineering Division and one for
Public Services.
g. One 15,000 GVW truck, sewer fund budget 1964-65, for Public Services.
h. One 18,000 GVW truck, water fund budget 1964-65, for Public Services.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
/ Item 9
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Jack Davis, City Manager, be authorized to nego-
tiate for bids on the salvage of the old Weeks Park Club House.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and passed unanimously.
Item 10
RESOLUTION NO. 580
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 55120,
CONCERNING THE CHANNELIZATION OF THE INTERSECTION OF FAIRWAY BOULE-
VARD AND U. S. HIGHWAYS 82 AND 277.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
that the provisions of Minute Order No. 55120 passed by the Texas Highway Commiss-
ion on September 30, 1964, concerning the channelization of the intersection of
Fairway Boulevard and U. S. Highways 82 and 277, are acceptable to the City of
Wichita Falls, and it is hereby ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate
with the State Highway Department and proceed with the obligations so stipulated
in the above minute order as being responsibilities of the City.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 580 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, McBride, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
/V1 Item 11
ORDINANCE NO. 2127
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF ALL FIREMEN UNDER CIVIL
SERVICE EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL
1 PRIOR ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2127 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, McBride, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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Item 12
Moved by Alderman Burross that reimbursement contract payments be made in the
following amounts:
Hawkeye Development Company, Water, University Park Section E-3 Exhibit
A, from September 6, 1963 to September 6, 1964; $162.87
Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Off-Site Sewer Line Blocks 23 and 24
of Hillcrest Addition, from September 14, 1963 to September 14, 1964; $119.84
Hawkeye Development Company, Front Foot Charge for Off-Site Sewer Line for
Blocks 23 and 24 of Hillcrest Addition, from September 14, 1963 to Septem-
ber 14, 1964; $344.00
W. B. Hursh, Sewer, Hursh Estates Addition, Section 2, from September 27,
1963 to September 27, 1964; $20.25
Hughes Development Company, Inc., Sewer, Whiteacre Subdivision of Unit 1
of Faith Village, from September 23, 1963 to September 23, 1964; $227.19
Skyline Developers, Inc. ,-Sewer, Fountain Park Section 2-A, from September
17, 1963 to September 17, 1964; $415.59
Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, University Park Section E-3, Exhibit
A, from September 6, 1963 to September 6, 1964; $7.74
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and passed unanimously.
Item 13
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Mayor Wallander read a memorandum from J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public
Works, to Jack Davis, City Manager, requesting permission to advertise for bids
for construction of Brook-Kell drainage project.
Mr. E. L. Killingsworth, representative of Forrest and Cotton, Inc. , consult-
ing Engineers, appeared before the Council and outlined plans for construction of
the one-half million dollar storm sewer to relieve flooding on Brook-Kell area.
Mr. Killingsworth explained several questions that were asked by the Council and
City Manager. Alderman Claytor suggested that the plans include fencing of the
open drainage ditch to protect children.
Mr. Frank Kirkham, who resides at 1634 Speedway, asked to be recognized and
stated that he had spent a good deal of money to construct a canal for drainage
of his property, and asked if this canal would be closed. Mr. Kirkham was in-
formed that this canal would not be closed.
Moved by Alderman Hill that authorization be given to advertise for bids on
the Brook-Kell drainage project.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and passed unanimously.
Item 14
Mayor Wallander read a memorandum from J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public r
Works, to Jack Davis, City Manager, presenting a petition from residents in the
Nelson-Stone Subdivision. Mayor Wallander asked if anyone from the Council or
audience had any comments.
Mrs. Janet Wall, who resides at 3913 Circle Drive, who was spokesman for the
petitioners, asked to be recognized and stated that their flooding problem is caused
from the drainage from Rivercrest Addition, and that they had built a retaining wall,
but this did not solve the problem, and asked the City for help in this project.
Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, explained that the flooding
in this area was principally the fault of the City, property owners, and builders,
and stated that there are two alternate solutions to this problem, and suggested
that the second alternate which provides for constructing a ditch from the rear of
these homes to the ditch adjacent to Circle Ridge, cleaning out the existing ditch,
and enlarging the driveway culverts. The estimated cost of this project, not in- '
cluding easements, is $1500.
Moved by Alderman Schenk to provide a relief in this drainage project if ease-
ments can be obtained.
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Item 14, cont'd.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and passed unanimously.
At this time Mayor Wallander asked if anyone in the Council or audience had
anything to say. Mr. E. E. Crabtree, who resides at 1400 North 6th Street, asked
when the paving project on North Grand would be ready for bids. He was informed
that this project was coming up in the next council meeting.
As there were no further comments, it was moved by Alderman Claytor that the
meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of October , 1964.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City ClffJk