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Min 09/27/1965 790 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. September 27, 1965 Items 1 and 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 7:30 o'clock P. M. , with the following members present: J. Winston Wallander Mayor R. Kenneth Hill X Dr. D. C. Burross X James M. Davis X Aldermen Leroy Daniel X Roy V. (Pete) Claytor X Cletus C. Schenk X Ronald J. Neighbors Assistant City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Burross. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Davis that the minutes of the meeting held September 13, 1965 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 4 Moved by Alderman Schenk that a public hearing on the proposed 1965-66 budget be held at 8:00 A. M. , October 11, 1965. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously. Item 5 It was recommended that a public hearing be held on cable TV. Moved by Alderman Burross that a public hearing be held on Monday, December 6, 1965, for those who wish to be heard on the matter of cable TV. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. Item 6 v -- ORDINANCE NO. 2186 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 51 OF ARTICLE V AND SECTION 156 OF ARTICLE XX OF ORDINANCE NO. 2163 DESIGNATING SPEED ZONES AND RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF KELL BLVD. (EAST EXTENSION) , FAIRWAY BLVD. , AND TAFT STREET. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2186 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Items 7 and 8 ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2187 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMENT PAVING AT ARCHER STREET FROM KEMP BOULEVARD 791 Items 7 and 8 cont'd TO TAFT BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; AND 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 AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; 1r ORDINANCE NO. 2188 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCT- ION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMENT PAVING AT ROSEWOOD STREET FROM DUNCAN STREET TO LOOP 165 AND ROSEWOOD GRADE CROSS- ING FROM LOOP 165 TO TEXAS STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; AND 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 AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS IN- CIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance Nos. 2187 and 2188 be passed, setting the benefit hearing date for Archer and Rosewood Streets on October 11, 1965 at 7:30 P. M. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 9 ORDINANCE NO. 2189 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2189 be passed, changing the name of Pierce Street to Kemp Boulevard, and Galveston Street to Kell Boulevard. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None j Item 10 ORDINANCE NO. 2190 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET LYING BE- TWEEN BLOCKS 244 AND 245 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2190 be passed, closing 6th Street from Holliday to U. S. 287 Expressway. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 11 John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested that authority be granted to enter into condemnation proceedings for acquisition of the following: 794 Item 19 cont'd Moved by Alderman Claytor that Resolution No. 608 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Mayor Wallander commented that this was the last meeting which Bob Jolliff would attend, and that he regretted that he was leaving. Alderman Burross stated that the new police station and fire stations were a fitting memorial to Mr. Jolliff's untiring efforts to better the City of Wichita Falls, and thanked him for his service as Director of Public Safety. Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:10 P. M. PASSED AND APPROVED this l/,�i day of �f , 1965. * c ayor -- ATTEST: City Clerk 792 Item 11 cont'd a. Kell Boulevard extension west - 2 tracts b. Avenue V extension - 1 tract c. U. S. Highway 82-277 (Seymour Highway at Fairway Boulevard) - 2 tracts d. Kell Boulevard extension east - 2 tracts Moved by Alderman Burross that authorization be granted to enter into condemnation proceedings as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. J Item 12 ' Ronald Neighbors, Assistant City Manager, explained the items on Change 1. a ' Orders Nos. 5 and 6 to the contract renovating office space in the municipal 1fi j auditorium. Change Order No. 5 resulted in a net credit of $779.87. Change Order No. 6 amounted to $389.55. Moved by Alderman Davis that Change Orders Nos. 5 and 6 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously. ✓ Item 13 ORDINANCE NO. 2191 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR TRANSFER f TO THE 1963 LIBRARY BOND FUND. ik Moved by Alderman Claytor that Ordinance No. 2191 be passed. (f ✓ Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 14 ORDINANCE NO. 2192 , r AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 31-Y-8, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2192 be passed making an f appropriation in the amount of $117,700.00 for participation paving projects completed or under contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Ia 1 Item 15 } Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, requested authority to write off un- i' collectible accounts receivable for the Utility Collection Department in the amount of $6,668.40. p Moved by Alderman Ilill that authorization be granted to write off un- collectible accounts receivable as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. Item 16 v Moved by Alderman Claytor that the following reimbursement contract payments be approved: Skyline Developers Corporation, Water, Fountain Park, Section 1-B, Exhibit A. from August 2, 1963 to August 2, 1964; $260.73 793 Item 16 cont'd Skyline Developers Corporation, Water, Fountain Park, Section 1-B, Exhibit A, from August 2, 1964 to August 2, 1965; $660.78 Skyline Developers Corporation, Sewer, Fountain Park, Section 1-A, from August 24, 1964 to August 24, 1965; $274.06 Skyline Developers Corporation, Sewer, Fountain Park, Section 1-B, Exhibit A. from August 2, 1964 to August 2, 1965; $134.73 Skyline Developers Corporation, Sewer, Fountain Park, Section 1-B, Exhibit A, from August 2, 1963 to August 2, 1964; $41.04 Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 17 i Moved by Alderman Schenk that the minutes of the following boards and �- commissions be received: Va. Planning Board - September 15, 1965 C"e"' ✓ b. Traffic Commission - September 14, 1965 Vc. Electrical Advisory Board -August 12 and September 14, 1965 r Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously. Item 18 Y ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2193 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 31-X-1, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2193 be passed, appropriating funds for purchase of right-of-way at Fairway Boulevard and Seymour Highway. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 19 v A resolution was presented by Alderman Claytor expressing appreciation to J. F. Farlow, Jr., former Director of Public Works, for his faithful service to the City of Wichita Falls, and he also expressed personal gratitude for his dedication and devotion while serving the City. ✓ /RESOLUTION NO. 608 WHEREAS, J. F. Farlow, Jr. , has recently resigned his position as Director of Public Works for the City of Wichita Falls to accept a position with private industry in Dallas, Texas; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Farlow faithfully served the City of Wichita Falls and its citizens as City Engineer from April 8, 1963, until April 15, 1964, and as Director of Public Works from April 16, 1964, until July 31, 1965; and, WHEREAS, during the time in which Mr. Farlow served the City of Wichita Falls, he was untiring in his efforts to promote the well-being of the City and its citizens; and, WHEREAS, the people of Wichita Falls will long enjoy the benefits which have accrued to them through the hard work and the excellent professional ability of Mr. Farlow. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that the appreciation of the City of Wichita Falls and its Board of Aldermen is hereby expressed to J. F. Farlow, Jr., for a job well done, and that best wishes are hereby extended to him for his future success and happiness.