Min 04/12/1965 743
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
April 12, 1965
Items 1 4 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 Build-
ing at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , with the following members present:
J. Winston Wallander Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill X
Dr. D. C. 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
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Burross.
Mayor Wallander welcomed a group composed of the Junior Service League,
of which Mrs. Steve Gose is president.
At this time Mayor Wallander stated that he had received a report on behalf
of the Council from a committee which had been appointed to study the feasibility
of an activities center. Fie stated that this information would be studied by the
Council, and a report given at the next council meeting.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the minutes of the Council meetings of
March 8 and 18, 1965, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
Item 4
The municipal election which was held April 6, 1965 was canvassed by the
Board of Aldermen.
v' RESOLUTION NO. 594
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, APRIL 6, 1965, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ALDERMEN
FOR POSITIONS NO. 11 NO. 2 AND NO. 3.
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City
of Wichita Falls, Texas, held in the Memorial Auditorium Building on the
12th day of April, A. D. 1965, at which time a quorum was present, came on
to be considered the returns of the Municipal election held on the 6th day of
April, A. D. 1965, for the purpose of electing Aldermen for Positions No. 1,
No. 2 and No. 3; and,
WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns of said election, it was found to
be duly and legally held in all respects, and there were cast at said election
3226 votes for the election of the three Aldermen; and that
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 1:
C. T. Davis received 1248 votes
Kenneth Hill received 1940 votes
Write-in Votes 3
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 2:
E. R. (Al) Larson received 1208 votes
Dr. D. Clifford Burross received 2008 votes
Write-in Votes -0-
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Item 4 cont'd
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 3:
J. H. Pettyjohn received 1229 votes
James M. Davis received 1974 votes
Write-in Votes I
AND, it appearing that Kenneth Hill received the greatest number of votes
cast at said election for Alderman, Position 1; Dr. D. Clifford Burross received
the greatest number of votes cast at said election for Alderman, Position 2; that
James M. Davis received the greatest number of votes cast at said election for
Alderman, Position 3;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF. ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that Kenneth Hill, Dr. D. Clifford Burross and James M.
Davis were duly and legally elected Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas,
at said election, and that said election was in all respects legally held in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter and Ordinances of
the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 594 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, McBride, Daniel, Claytor, Schenk
Nays: None
Item 5
Before administering the oath of office to the new aldermen, Mayor Wallander
stated that it is with reluctance that they say good-by to 0. 1). McBride as a
member of the council. He expressed his appreciation for the balance which he had
provided by serving on the council, and with as great respect as anyone they knew.
Alderman McBride expressed his thanks to the Council, and was given a stand-
ing ovation by the audience.
✓ �/ RESOLUTION NO. 595
WHEREAS, 0. D. McBride has served as a member of the Board of Aldermen of
the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, for two terms of office, being a period of
four years; and,
WHEREAS, during his terms of office, he has devoted a great deal of his
time and energy in the service of his city and its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, he has so served with distinction and ability, and his work as a
member of the Board of Aldermen is a credit both to himself and to the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, he has now completed his term of office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
THAT, by this resolution there is hereby expressed to 0. D. McBride the
appreciation of the people of the City of Wichita Falls for his unselfish work
and distinguished service to the City as a member of the Board of Aldermen.
Be it further resolved that a signed copy of this Resolution be presented
to 0. D. McBride, and that a copy thereof be recorded in the minutes of this
meeting.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that Resolution No. 595 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, MeBri4e., Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Alderman Burross complimented Alderman McBride by stating that he had
never worked with a more dedicated person,and that it was hard to say good-by
to him.
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Item 5 cont'd
After a few more remarks from Alderman McBride, he took his seat in the
audience.
Mayor Wallander now administered the oath of office to Aldermen Hill,
Burross, and Davis.
Item 6
Mr. Bob Webb presented a request for a Farmers Market to be located at
the Holliday and Broad Street overpass, which will be studied by the Council.
Since state approval must also be obtained, City Manager Jack Davis requested
authorization to start preliminary work with the state.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the City Manager be authorized to contact
the state in regard to this particular piece of property for this purpose.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel and carried unanimously.
Mayor Wallander now stated that it was time to select a mayor pro tem.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Alderman Claytor be elected mayor pro tem.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 7
Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, presented the bids for the
extension of Kell Boulevard East.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the contract be awarded to Stuckey Constr-
uction Company in the amount of $138,990.55.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously.
Jack Davis, City Manager, stated that the right-of-way for this project
had been considerably higher than had been anticipated; also, that a report
would soon be made available to the Council on all bond projects.
Item 8
Mr. Walter Nelson appeared in order to request the Board of Aldermen to
consider extension of sanitary sewer lines to Tanglewood Hollow addition. He
felt the cost for sewer installation was excessive, but was anxious to get
started on the project.
City Manager Jack Davis and various aldermen answered questions and dis-
cussed city policy regarding situations of this nature with Mr. Nelson. Since
Mr. Nelson was not willing to pay the entire cost of the project, Jack Davis
stated that they were trying to work out something fair and equitable to all
parties concerned. Alderman Burross stated they were not trying to be hard
on Mr. Nelson; however, after the difficulties encountered in the sewer extens-
ion to Rancho Vista and Seymour Heights, they must of necessity have sufficient
time to study in order to make an accurate decision on this problem.
Item 9
Mr. Charles Caffee, of the architectural firm of Caffee-Bellamy, explain-
ed the change orders to the contract on the new police building which were
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presented by Mr. Robert S. Jolliff, Director of Public Safety.
Moved by Alderman Burross that change orders 5, 6, and 7 be approved for
the police building.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously.
Item 10
Mr. Robert S. Jolliff, Director of Public Safety, requested permission to
./ advertise for bids for traffic signal equipment for the following intersections:
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Item 10 cont'd
a. Holliday -- Kell
b. Kemp -- Kell
c. Fairway -- Seymour Highway
d. Fairway -- Kell extension
e. Loop 165 -- East Scott
f. Replace equipment used at Taft - Archer.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that permission be granted to advertise for bids
as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 11
Mr. K. G. Wilks, Purchasing Agent, requested that the bid for an annual
supply of envelopes for the Utility Collection Department be awarded to Empire
Paper Company on their low bid of $2,822.40 on condition that if the first quarterly
delivery of envelopes is of unsatisfactory quality, then the contract be cancelled,
and a new contract negotiated.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the contract be awarded to Empire Paper Company
on the stated conditions.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Item 12
✓ Mr. Robert 0. Winters, Tax Assessor - Collector, requested approval of tax
adjustments #525 - #896 with the exceptions of #742 - #751 and #771 - 778.
Moved by Alderman Hill that tax adjustments be approved as recommended.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
Item 13
Moved by Alderman Hill that the minutes of the following boards and comm-
issions be received:
/ a. Park Board -- March 23, 1965 �-
b. Traffic Commission -- March 9, 1965
f c. Planning Board -- March 10, 1965
,sd. Electrical Advisory Board -- March 9, 1965
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis and carried unanimously.
Item 14
Moved by Alderman Burross that the following reimbursement contract payments
be made:
Robert Seabury Real Estate, Water, Sun Valley Addition, from March 1, 1964,
to March 1, 1965; $22050.43
Mary Lillian Singleton, Water, Singleton Addition, from April 1, 1964, to
April 1, 1965; $1,543.15
Robert Seabury Real Estate, Water, Section S-T and T 1 of University Park
Addition, from March 1, 19640 to March 1, 1965; $2$ 91.69
Robert Seabury Real Estate, Sewer, Sections 1 and 2, Sun Valley Addition,
from March 1, 19641, to March 1, 1965; $581.75
Robert Seabury Real Estate, Sewer, Section S-T and T 1, University Park
Addition from March 1, 1964, to March 1, 1965; $600.50
Sunnyside Development Company, Sewer, Sunnyside Heights Addition from April 1,
19641, to April 1, 1965; $1,520.82
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
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Item 15
Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, requested approval of
change order No. 1 on the Brook - Kell drainage project.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that change order No. 1 be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Item 16
Mr. John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Services requested authorization
to appropriate $5,000.00 for payment to the Red River authority for polution
control expense.
ORDINANCE NO. 2161
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AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND TO
ACCOUNT NUMBER 100 F-4 , AND DECLARING AN EMERGENC7.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Sewer
Fund the sum of $5,000.00 which shall be placed in Account Num er 10 F-4.
SECTION 2. The fact that this amount is now due and that it is essential
for the immediate use of the City of Wichita Falls creates an emergency, there-
fore this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2161 be passed authorizing
the appropriation to the Red River Authority in the amount of $5,000.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 17
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 596
` WHEREAS, it has heretofore been the policy of the Board of Aldermen of
` the City of Wichita Falls to present to each retiring Alderman at the end of
his term either a life membership in the Municipal Golf Club of Wichita Falls,
Texas, or a life estate in a lot for a cabin site on the shores of Lake
Kickapoo, in appreciation of the service of said Alderman to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the supply of lots for cabin sites at Lake Kickapoo has now
be depleted; and,
WHEREAS, Mayor John J. Gavin, Alderman Dr. Al. T. Witcher, and Alderman
Don Wade completed their terms of office in April, 1964, and Alderman 0. D.
McBride has now completed his term of office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
THAT John J. Gavin, Dr. A1 .T. Witcher, Don Wade and O. D. McBride shall
each be granted either a life membership in the Municipal Golf Club of
Wichita Falls, Texas, or a life estate in a lot for a cabin site on the shores
of Lake Arrowhead, in appreciation for his services on the Board of Aldermen;
each of them shall make his choice by notifying the City Clerk.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that Resolution No. 596 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Mill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously.
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Item 17 cont'd
The Board of Aldermen adjourned
>>at 9:20 P. M.
PASSED AND APPROVED This day of 1965.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk