Min 12/13/1965 817
Wichita Falls, "texas
Memorial Auditorium Building,
December 13, 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:
Roy V. (Pete) Claytor Mayor pro tem
R. Kenneth Hill X
Dr. D. C. Burross X
James M. Davis X Aldermen
Leroy Daniel X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Bodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Hill.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the minutes of the regular meeting held
November 22, 1965, and the called meeting held December 6, 1965, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman bill, and carried unanimously.
j Item 4
Jack Davis, City Manager, Presented a request to consider an addition of a
roadway to the east side of Lake Arrowhead. Three different plans were discussed;
however, it was his recommendation that flan b (see attachment) be utilized at
j an approximate cost of $119,000.00. This would also open an additional park area
I, which could be utilized. He also requested authority to prepare a change order
t to the contract with Cummins Construction Company to allow this development.
}loved by Alderman Burross that flan B be approved, and that the City Manager
be authorized to ?prepare change order as requested.
;lotion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 5
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Bill Iiursh, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, requested that
Midwestern University tennis team be permitted to use Weeks Park Tennis Center
for Practice and matched sessions from 1:00 P. M. to 3:00 P. M. on week days.
For several years the City and :Midwestern University officials have had an
informal agreement with each other regarding usage of equipment and personnel,
which has been beneficial to both parties. Mayor pro tem Claytor suggested that
some type of joint-use agreement be executed with Midwestern University regarding
use of university, and city facilities.
h1oved by Alderman Burross that due to our informal reciprocal agreement
with O dwestern University that Permission be granted for the tennis team to
use Weeks Park Tennis Center for practice and tournament sessions at the specified
time.
^lotion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 6
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 611
WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Commissioners Court of Wichita County, Texas,
held on the 22nd day of November, 1965, said Commissioners Court re-appointed
Mr. Arch Hughes of Iowa Park, Texas, and Ur. P. F. Richardson of Electra, Texas,
as members of the Wichita Falls City-County Board of Health to serve until
January 1, 1968.
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Item 6 cont'd
11,04, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERML:N OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TIiAT such appointment of Mr. Arch Hughes and Ur. P. F.
Richardson be and. the same is hereby confirmed.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 611 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman -Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes; Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 7
John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Utilities, presented a request for water
.` and sewer reimbursement contracts to Willowbrook Estate, Section 1. Mr. John Clark
t / Hirschi is the developer of this section, and construction of water and sewer
facilities was completed in July, 1964. Amount of the water contract should be
$2,310.16, and amount of the sewer contract should be $1,506.99. Both contracts
should be dated August, 1964. It was noted during discussion that an error had
been made in addition in the amount of the sewer contract. Instead of $1,506.99
as it should be, it was listed as $1,006.99, and an audit was requested.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that water and sewer reimbursement contracts be
approved in these amounts, subject to an audit for accuracy.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
A resolution was presented defining the termination date for all pending
reimbursement contracts. Alderman Burross recommended that some type of notice
be given to assure that the public is informed of the action taken.
v RESOLUTION NO. 612
WHEREAS, on "larch 30, 1964, the Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution No. 556
which repealed Resolution No. 297 insofar as it provided for reimbursement contracts
in whiclithe City participated in the cost of extending water and sewer mains ; and;
WHEREAS, said Resolution No. 556 provided that the developer of any subdivision
for which the plans and specifications for water and/or sewer lines had been approved
by the City and contracts had been awarded for the construction of same on or
before March 30, 1964, should be entitled to receive reimbursement contracts under
the old policy set out in resolution No. 297; and,
WHEREAS, more than twenty (20) months have elapsed since the passage of
Resolution No. 556, which has been sufficient time for any developer to apply
for anv reiriburserient contract to which lie considers himself entitled, and it
would be in the public interest to set a date after which application for such
contracts would no longer be considered.
NO1,,', THEREFORE, BL IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERIILN OF Till: CITY OF
IVICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, That after February 1, 1966, the Board of Aldermen will not
consider any further applications for reimbursement contracts under the terms of
Resolution No. 297.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 612 be passed, setting
February 1, 1966 as cut-off date for consideration of new reimbursement contracts.
?.lotion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following; vote:
Ayes : Aldermen dill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 9
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 613 .„
"MEREAS, heretofore the Board of ;Aldermen has authorized the City Manager
to execute contracts for the purchase of land necessary for Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, the City 'Manager has made contracts with the following owners to
purchase the number of acres shown and for the consideration shown:
819
" Item 9 cont'd
R. L. Brixey, 40 acres, $5,000.00 for surface and improvements:
W. H. Vieth, 30.84 acres, $4,633.70, for surface and damages to minerals
and remainder;
Joseph Prescher, 2.75 acres, $412.50, for surface and minerals;
Rinehart Miller, 175.17 acres, $26,572.50, for surface and damages to
minerals and remainder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, 'TEXAS, that the above contracts for purchase of land at Lake
Arrowhead be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Moved by Alderman Davis that Resolution No. 613 be passed.
,Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Item 10
DUI ordinance was presented to close an alley adjacent to the Trade Winds
Motel.
ORDINANCE NO. 2204
ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABA.ND0NING PORTI0iNS OF AN ALLEY IN THE COLLINS AND
ISLLY SUBDIVISIONS BLOCK 251, ORIGINAL TOt NSITE OF WICHIT;A FALLS, TEXAS,
AND RESERVING AN EASLlENT FOR Ui'ILITIES.
Moved by Alderman Schenk. that Ordinance No. 2204 be passed.
lotion seconded by alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : aldermen Bill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk.
Nays : None
/ Item 11
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h1oved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the following; boards be
received:
%a. Park Board - November 23, 1965
b. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - November 11, 1965
, c. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - November 24, 1965 y
vd. Electrical Advisory Board - November 9, 1965 x
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Discussion was held regarding erection of the sign mentioned in the
minutes of the meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals }field on November 11,
1965. Alderman Burross requested that the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, with
the chief inspector, look over their present ordinances and requirements regarding
signs on public right-of-way, and review their authority in such cases, and that
the Board of Aldermen be furnished a report on the findings. Alderman Hill
questioned why the hardship existed at this particular address.
Item 12 - - - - - - - - -
Ploved by Alderman Schenk that authorization be granted to advertise for
bids on the following budgeted items:
f a. 2 - tractors with mower - Street Department
b. 1 - tractor with dozer and ripper - Street Department
c. 1 - 7 gang mowing unit - Park Department
^� d. 1 - tractor and loader, crawler type - Water Department
t e. 1 - front end loader tractor - Eater Department
f. 1 - backhoe and loader tractor - Water Department
g . 1 - backhoe and loader tractor - Sewer Department
820
Item 12 cont'd
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Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 13
Moved by Alderman Hill that a sewer reimbursement contract payment be
authorized in the amount of $95.56 for Norman Downing, Second Supplemental
addition to Park Place, from October 31, 1964 to October 31, 1965.
r,fotion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
f Item 14
It was requested by Jack Davis, City Manager,that a special council
meeting, be called for Thursday, December 16, at 8:15 A. M. for the purpose
of annexation of Block 1, University Park Section F, south of Fowler School,
and also to award a bid to Bailey Meissner for irrigation system equipment
for golf course.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen
be held on December 16, 1965, at 8:15 A. M.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Mayor pro tem Claytor recognized and welcomed Mr. David Alford, the new
Director of Public Safety, and stated that they looked forward to working with
him.
Item 15 `
Alderman Davis presented a resolution to the Booker T. Washington Football
team congratulating them upon winning state championship.
RESOLUTION NO. 614
WHEREAS, on Saturday, December 11, 1965, the Booker T. Washington High
School Leopards won the State Championship in football in their classification
by defeating the E. J. Campbell High School Dragons from Nacogdoches by a score
of 31 to 0; and,
WHEREAS, this victory concluded the most successful season in the school's
football history, in which the Leopards placed twelve games without defeat; and,
WHEREAS, this accomplishment is a source of pride for the citizens of
Wichita Falls.
N01,1', THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALUERIMEN OF ThE CITY OF
i:'ICHITA FALLS, TLXAS, Tf1jVf the Board of Aldermen does hereby officially congrat-
ulate the 1965 Booker T. Washington High School football tears for its successful
season; and, that a copy of this resolution be n resented to Coach Lrvin Garnett.
loved by Alderman Davis that Resolution No. 614 be Massed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : ilayor pro ter. Claytor, Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel,
and Schenk.
Nays : None
!Moved by Alderman Schenk that the meetinT be adjourned.
`lotion seconded by Alderman Bill, and carried unanimously. _
The 3oard. of Aldermen adjourned at 8:3S P.
PASSED AND APPIWVF.D this &1111e , day of n,�,� ��. , 19
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