Min 11/22/1965 809
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 22, 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 Building
at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , with the following members present:
J. Winston Wallander Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill
Dr. D. C. Burross X
James M. Davis X Aldermen
Leroy Daniel Z
Roy V. (Pete) Claytor X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
II. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Hill.
Mayor Wallander welcomed a group from the Headquarters Squadron, Sheppard
Technical Training Center to the Council meeting.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the meeting held November 8,
1965, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
✓ Item 4
1I. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, requested authority for the mayor to execute
a contract for the City of Wichita Falls with the Fort Worth and Denver Railway
F t` Company authorizing a sewer easement under the railroad right-of-way located at
the southwest corner of Kemp Boulevard and Southwest Parkway.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the mayor be authorized to execute the contract
with Fort North and Denver Railway Company as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Item 5
Ratification of the following land purchases for Lake Arrowhead was requested
by Ii. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney. The Board of Aldermen had previously author-
ized the City Manager to execute contracts for the purchase of land in this respect.
J. S. Bridwell 8,871.14 acres $1,406.075.69
E. J. Poirot 66.89 acres $10,195.70
IV. A. Morath 35.03 acres $50749.50
P. W. Krahl 10.77 acres $3,139.70
Joe Essler, Jr. 32.17 acres $6,354.60
Mrs. Lucille Schenk 8.34 acres $1,084.26
Otto Anderle 95.17 acres $15,077.00
Arthur. Mueller 4.59 acres $688.50
J. N. (Nick) Schenk 54.96 acres $8,277.20
Irene Jackson Baker 719.26 acres $107,783.90
R. F. hart 15.63 acres $3,831.90
Oscar Miller 195.68 acres $290811.60
Moved by Alderman Hill that the land purchases as stated be ratified and
confirmed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
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Item 6
ORDINANCE NO. 2203
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF ARCHER STREET IN 'TIIE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH R. 0. GREEN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY
COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION, 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 CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE
COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND
PROVIDING Aid` EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2203 be passed, and that the
final project cost be approved for payment.
Motion seconded by Aldermen Claytor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Alderman Burross commended R. 0. Green Construction Company for completion
of this project in 33 working days. Eighty (80) working days were allotted to
the project.
Item 7
John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a request from L. L.
Chittum to consider a possible reduction in the paving assessment against Lots '
3 and 4, Block 35, Floral heights addition. He presented copies of letters from
two realtors indicating that, in their opinion, the lots were not increased in
value corresponding to the amount of the assessment, due to the triangular shape
and depth of the lot. A letter was also presented from Mr. Parrish Heath and
Mr. David Combs stating that, in their opinion, the increased value due to the
paving would not exceed $250.00. It was recommended that the Council consider
the reduction of the assessment from $521.83 to $250.00.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the reduction in assessment be granted from
$521.83 to $250.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
Jim Thornton, Director of Planning, presented a request from Robert Seabury
for annexation of a tract of land south of Fowler School. (y
Moved by Alderman Schenk that a public hearing be set for December 6, 1965, l` ✓
to consider the annexation request from Mr. Seabury.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 9
Award of the bid on the sanitation container system was considered.
It was recommended that the low base bid of Industrial Disposal Supply Company
be accepted in the amount of $115,135.80, plus alternate 1 A in the amount of $9,985.00, ` 1"
less $500.00 discount for one additional compaction body. This would make a total
of $124,620.80 less one percent discount in the amount of $10246.20, for a total E-Z
Pack equipment bid in the amount of $123,374.60. Award was also recommended to
International Harvester Company, previous low bidder for one truck for the compact- ;
ion body in the amount of $6,740.01.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the low bid of Industrial Disposal Supply gin.
Company be accepted in the amount of $123,374.60, and the previous low bid of
International Harvester Company in the amount of $6,740.01 for one truck for the
compaction body.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
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Item10
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Bids were received on November 11, 1965, for irrigation system equipment for
the golf course.
Bailey-Meissner Company of Wichita Falls was the low bidder; however, City
Manager Jack Davis requested that the award of the bid be delayed until a sample
of material and fittings was delivered for inspection. This request was granted.
/ Item 11
Permission was requested by Roy Wilshire acting Director of Public Safety, to
advertise for bids on material and installation for sprinkler system at the new
police station.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to advertise for bids
for sprinkler system as requested.
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ik Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously.
i Item 12
Dr. Charles Parker, Director of Wichita health Unit, requested that appoint-
ments be made to fill expiring terms on the City-County Board of health. The
city appointees whose terms expire .January 1, 1966 are Dan Roberts, D. V. M. ,
and Charles B. Dryden, Jr. , M. D.
./ ti e RESOLUTION NO. 610
WHEREAS, on January 1, 1966, the terms of Dan Roberts, D. V. H. , and Charles
Dryden, H. D. , City of Wichita Falls appointees on the Wichita Falls City-County
Board of Health, terminate; and,
WHEREAS, Article 4436a-1 of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes provides that
all of the members of such Board of Health shall be appointed by the joint action
of the Board of Aldermen and the Commissioners Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF TIIE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that Dan Roberts, D. V. M. and Charles Dryden, M. D. are
hereby appointed as members of the Wichita Falls City-County Board of health,
for two (2) year terms, commencing January 1, 1966, and expiring December 31,
1967; the appointment of these two members is subject to confirmation by the
action of the Commissioners Court of Wichita County, Texas.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 610 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Bill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Item 13
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Texas Electric Service Company has a line which will have to be removed
prior to completion of Lake Arrowhead. They have proposed to relocate the line
instead of elevating it within the lake body for an amount not less than $87,000.00
and not to exceed $106,000.00. Jack Davis, City Manager, requested that the City
enter into an agreement with Texas Electric Service Company for this work, and
to deposit $87,000.00 with them for this job.
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Moved by Alderman Davis that the City enter into an agreement with Texas
Electric Service Company for relocation of a power line in Lake Arrowhead, and
t that $87,000.00 be deposited with them as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 14
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y- If. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, presented a request for quit claim deed
to property located at 2107 9th Street. In 1926 the City of Wichita Falls bought
the property at a tax sale, subject to redemption of the former owners for two
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Item 14 cont'd
years thereafter. It is possible that the owners bought the property back, and
neglected to have the deed recorded, as the City has been collecting taxes
continuously on this property 1926.
In view of all the circumstances, it is recommended that the mayor be
authorized to execute a quit claim covering this property to the present owners,
J. Frank Olehy and wife.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the mayor be authorized to execute a quit
claim deed to the present owner of this residence. g
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 15
Roy Wilshire, Acting Director of Public Safety, requested permission to �1 74
enter into an agreement with M-K-T Railroad for installation of railroad crossing J O
signals on Rosewood Street extension at an estimated cost of $6074.00, the
city's portion (2/3 of the cost) being an estimated $4,316.00.
Moved by Alderman Hill that permission be granted to execute an agree-
ment with M-K-T Railroad Company for installation of crossing signals at this
intersection.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously.
Item 16
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John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Utilities, requested permission to
advertise for bids to construct a 15-inch sewer main in Tanglewood Addition for f -'
80 additional lots. The estimated cost is $53,810.00 for the developers, and
the city's portion is estimated at $8,290.00, for a total estimated cost of
$62,100.00.
Moved by Alderman Burross that authorization be given to advertise for bids
as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Item 17
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the following reimbursement contract payments
be approved:
tiawkeye Development Company, Water, Sections ll 2 and E 2, University Park
Addition from October 15, 1964 to October 15, 1965; $3,260.16
Iiawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Sections D 2 and E 2, University Park
Addition from October 7, 1964 to October 7, 1965; $756.16
Hughes Development Company, Sewer, Unit #I, Faith Village from October 1,
1964 to October 1, 1965; $2,185.07
Hamilton Investment Company, Sewer, Seventh Supplemental Country Club
Estates from October 31, 1964 to October 31, 1965; $208.81
Motion seconded by Alderman }dill, and carried unanimously.
Item 18
Moved by Alderman Daniel that minutes of the following Boards and Commissions '"
be accepted: U
a. Planning Board - November 10, 1965
b. Traffic Commission - November 9, 1965
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
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Item 19
r; ! Mayor Wallander appointed R. W. McBride and Frank Yeager to a committee on
mental retardation. This committee is composed of two members each from the City;
County, and School.
Item 20
H. I'. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, stated that Texas Electric Service Company
owned a conduit located under Fedway Department Store which the City desired to
use for the downtown signal system. lie recommended that the City Manager be
authorized to execute a Lease of Plant Facilities with Texas Electric for use
✓' . of this conduit. Under this agreement the City would hold Texas Electric harmless
of any injuries which might develop from use of the facility, and they in turn
will not charge the City for use of these facilities. The City is also using
some poles belonging to Texas Electric and authorization is requested for the
City Manager to execute the same kind of agreement with them in reference to
the use of their poles.
Moved by Alderman Hill that the City Manager be authorized to execute such
Lease of Plant Facilities agreements with Texas Electric Service Company as
recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:30 P. M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1965.
Ma or pro tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk