Min 08/09/1965 779
Wichita Falls, 'Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
August 9, 1965
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 !loom of the Memorial Auditorium Build-
ing at 7:30 o'clock P. rt. , with the following members present:
J. Winston Wallander Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill X
Dr. D. C. Burross X
James M. Davis Z Aldermen
Leroy Daniel X
Roy V. (Fete) 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 Hill.
Mayor Wallander expressed appreciation for the people present for the open-
ing of the municipal offices and council chamber, and stated that the old gavel
would be retired.
Introductions were made of former mayors, councilmen, representatives of
the Chamber of Commerce, steering committee, Fast Side Development Association,
contractors, and former employees.
At this time Mayor Wallander, the Council members, and City Manager Jack
Davis made appropriate remarks, and expressed appreciation for the new facilities
which have been made possible by the bond program which the citizens of Wichita
Falls realized a need to pass in 1963. Allexpressed a grateful attitude of
being a part of the program, and stated that they wished former councilmen could
have enjoyed the facilities which we now have. Mayor Wallander stated that he
felt we should adopt the motto, "Plan and Build for a Brighter Tomorrow.',' He
also stated that these new facilities will be a contributing factor in attracting
industry to Wichita Falls. Ile urged all leaders and citizens to continue prog-
ressive improvement, and plan for a brighter tomorrow.
Former Mayor John Gavin expressed his delight in the new facilities which
we now enjoy, and Mayor Wallander thanked him for his untiring efforts in help-
ing to assure that such a program was passed.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the minutes of the meeting held July 12,
1965, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
Item 4
Mr. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested acceptance of
Texas Highway Department "'linute Order No. 56445 which would authorize relocat-
ion of FM 172 within the Lake Arrowhead Reservoir area. Approval of Resolut-
ion No. 606 in this connection was also requested.
f RESOLUTION NO. 606
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF T1IE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS:
That the provisions of Minute Order No. 56445, providing for the relocat-
ion of FM 172 within the Lake Arrowhead Reservoir Area, passed by the Texas
Highway Commission on July 20, 1965, are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls.
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 said
Minute Order as being responsibilities of the City.
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Item 4 cont'd
[Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 606 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 5
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I{. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, recommended approval of a cash settle-
ment in the amount of $3,000.00 with Bumble Oil Company for faulty surfacing / �r
of tennis courts in Weeks Park, and that the City Manager be authorized to
execute a release.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that approval be granted for a cash settle-
ment of $30000.001, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute a re-
lease as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Item 6
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Jim Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommended that the low
bid of Casey and Glass, Inc. , be accepted in the amount of $9,485.00 for re-
surfacing tennis courts at Weeks Park.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid be awarded to Casey and Glass, Inc. ,
as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
V ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2178
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE
GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 80 D-15, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2178 be passed, authorizing an
appropriation of $3,000.00 for the tennis courts in Weeks Parks.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 7
John J. Roark, Director of. Public Works, recommended the passage of an
Ordinance closing 19th Street from Austin to Burnett.
ORDINANCE NO. 2179
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF NINETEENTH STREET LYING
BETWEEN BLOCKS 9 AND 32 OF THE JALONICK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that Ordinance No. 2179 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 8
% Charles Caffee, of the firm Caffee-Bellamy and Associates, presented plansz
and specifications for the new fire station on Beverly Drive, and asked per-
mission to advertise for bids.
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Item 8 cont'd
Jack Davis, City Manager, asked Mr. Caffee some questions regarding the
possibility of installing a higher ceiling to provide for future plans in-
volving equipment. A short discussion was held by members of the Council re-
garding this proposed addendum.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that authority be granted to advertise for
bids subject to the approval of the City Manager and Bob Jolliff, and
that the Council review the plans to see whether an addendum would be necess-
ary.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
Item 9
ORDINANCE NO. 2180
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 155 OF ARTICLE XX OF ORDINANCE NO. 2163
TO MAKE AUSTIN STREET A TWO-WAY STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH STREETS.
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Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2180 be passed making Austin
Street two-way between 4th and 5th Streets.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Alderman Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 10
Ronald J. Neighbors, Assistant City Manager, requested approval. of
Change Orders Nos. 7 and 8 to the contract on Kemp Public Library. Change
Order No. 7 is in the amount of $43.00 for an electrical outlet and fixture
above entrance stairs and Change Order No. 8 is in the amount of $35.00 to
install hand rails on stairs leading to the mechanical room.
Moved by Alderman hill that Change Orders Nos. 7 and 8 be approved on
Kemp Public Library contract.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Item lla
Moved by Alderman Davis that the low bid of L. 0. Nelson Office Supply be
` . accepted in the amount of $14,500.00 for police station furniture.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Item llb
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Moved by Alderman Burross that the bid of Remington-Rand, through Daniel
Interprises, Inc. , be accepted in the amount of $19,320.40 for Kemp Public
Library furniture.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel and carried unanimously.
Item llc
Moved by Alderman Burross that the low bid of Chemical Supply Company
in the amount of $17,676.00 be accepted for liquid chlorine for water purification
ion.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Item 12a
f John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, recommended that the bid be
awarded to J. F. Foster and Sons for paving and grade crossing of Rosewood
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Item 12a cont'd
Street in the amount of $174,288.23.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the low bid of J. F. Foster and Sons be
accepted as recommended.
[lotion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
/ Item 12b
John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, recommended that the bid of
R. 0. Green Construction Company be accepted in the amount of $122,196.50 ,
for widening and paving of Archer Street from Kemp to Taft.
~loved by Alderman Hill that the contract be awarded to R. 0. Green
Construction Company in the amount of $122,196.50 for Archer Street improve-
ments as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
Item 12c
It was recommended by John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, that the
low bid of R. 0. Green Construction Company be accepted in the amount of
$12,026.93 for construction of Avenue N from Grant to Kemp and Grant Avenue
from Hollywood to Miami.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the contract be awarded to R. 0. Green
Construction Company in the amount of $12,026.93 as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Item 13
No action was taken on bids received for downtown container system. This
item was passed for the present time.
Item 14
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Appointments to the Planning Board and Plumbing Advisory Board were post-
poned until the next council meeting.
Item 15
Moved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the following boards and
commissions be accepted:
a. Traffic Commission Meeting - July 13, 1965
b. Planning Board - July 14, 1965 >4'
c. Electrical Advisory Board - July 13, 1965 . .�a
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 16
Moved by Alderman Davis that the following reimbursement contract pay-
ments be approved:
R. D. Montgomery, Sewer, LeFall Heights Addition, Section 2, from July 15,
1964 to July 15, 1965; $82.72
Robert G. Seabury, Sewer, Somerset Park Exhibit A, from July 26, 1964 to
July 26, 1965; $8.85
Hughes Development, Sewer, Southern Hills Section of Dittoe Heights Addition,
from July 25, 1964 to July 25, 1965; $343.92
Mr. E. E. Cloer, Sewer, Dittoe Heights Addition, from July 31, 1964 to July 31,
1965; $550.55
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Item 16 cont'd
C. W. L. Dennis and Elmer L. Dennis Construction Company, Sewer, Section
A-5 of University Park Subdivision, from July 27, 1964 to July 27, 1965;
$189.04
Wichita Building Corporation, Sewer, Sikes Estate Addition, Section D,
from July 8, 1964 to July 8, 1965; $116.43
R. U. Montgomery, Water, LeFall Heights Addition, Section 2, from July 15,
1964 to July 15, 1965; $266.60
C. IV. L. Dennis and Elmer L. Dennis, Water, Lake View Manor, Section 1,
from June 30, 1964 to June 30, 1965; $1,299.87
Robert G. Seabury, Water, Somerset Park, Exhibit A, from July 26, 1964 to
July 26, 1965; $28.69
W. B. Hursh Estates, Water, IIursh Estates Subdivision, Section 2, from
July 1, 1964 to July 1, 1965; $167.55
Mary Lillian Singleton, Water, Blocks 5, 6, 7, and 8, and 9, of the Single-
ton Addition, from July 6, 1964 to July 6, 1965; $1,156.61
C. W. L. Dennis and Elmer L. Dennis Construction, Water, Section A-5 of
University Park Subdivision, from July 27, 1964 to July 27, 1965; $811.04
Wichita Building Corporation, Water, Sikes Estate Addition, Section D. from
July 8, 1964 to July 8, 1965; $625.73
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
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v ✓ / RESOLUTION NO. 607
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is now in the process of purchasing
lands which are necessary for the construction of Lake Arrowhead in Clay and
Archer Counties, Texas, and the Board of Aldermen desire to provide a proc-
edure whereby contracts of sale can be expeditiously handled by the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen have already approved the prices and terms
for the purchase of certain tracts, and they will be approving prices in the
future for purchase of other tracts of land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CTTY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts
of sale for the City of Wichita Falls for the purchase of lands needed for
Lake Arrowhead, for such prices and on such terms as the Board of Aldermen
have heretofore, or may hereafter, set.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 607 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman hill, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:40 P. M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1965.
ATTEST: Mayor
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