Min 01/24/1966 828
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
January 24, 1966
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 P. M. , with the following members present:
J. Winston 1Vallander Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill X
Dr. D. C. Burross X
James M. Davis Aldermen
Roy V. (Pete) Claytor X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Leroy Daniel _ _ _ _ _ _ Absent
The invocation was given by Alderman Claytor.
'J Mayor R'allander welcomed a group of foreign students from Sheppard Air Force
Base, with their sponsor, Captain McCannon. These students represented the countries
of Vietnam, Ethopia, Venzuela, Sudan, Morocco, and Eduador.
✓ Alderman Claytor's Sunday School class from the First Baptist Church was also
present, and he introduced each boy, and stated that they were high school soph-
omores.
Item 17
Mayor 1Vallander recommended that the following people be appointed to a
Citizens Advisory Committee for a three year term to determine and designate
projects and improvements to be carried out within the next several years.
Dr. David Allen Donald Barnhart
Vi. J. (Bill) Bass E. S. Callender
Robert R. Cowden Tom C. Foley
C. E. Jackson Jack Jeffus
Charles B. Johnson Reuben B. Knight
Landrum P. Leavell C. A. Muehlberger
Joe N. Prothro James Barnett
Clay Underwood Roger Tittle
Jack Ilelnicamp Dr. William E. Wright
O. D. McBride lion Wills
Mrs. Phil Bolin Hrs. Katy Hurd
Tom Crane Steve Gose, Jr.
J. S. Bridwell henry Grace
Dr. Raymond iiander Rev. Charles E. Fike, Jr.
Louis Morath IV. Dean Stewart
John C. Ebner, Sr. Joe Persky
Raymond Adcock Guy Carter, Jr.
Dr. C. B. Fuller Ikard Smith
Dr. I. A. Carter Lee R. McQuerry
Joe Turnbow Grady Atchley
Charles Cuilson, M. D. Lee Sellers
James E. Smith Mrs. A. Leander McAllister
E. J. 1Vininger Dean Nicholas Quick
Otis C. Polk, Jr. J. 11. Jackson
G. H. Kirby Moody Partee
Col. K. 0. Dessert Bill Walker, Jr.
Ex Officio Members :
J. Winston 1Vallarider - Mayor
John J. Gavin - President - Chamber of Commerce
Gen. Edward L. Nigro - Commander -Sheppard Air Force Base
W. Erle White - President - IDI
Chairmen:
Traffic Commission - Leon Flake
Planning Board - Lynn Darden
Park Board - Dick Darner
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Item 17 cont'd
RESOLUTION NO. 616
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
There is hereby created a CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, which shall be
composed of fifty (50) citizens of the City of Wichita Falls, who shall be
appointed by the Mayor, and approved by the Board of Aldermen.
The aim of such committee shall be to establish a level of service of all
municipal functions to be attained during the subsequent twenty (20) year
period. and to designate those projects and improvements required to provide
this level of service.
The desired procedures of said committee shall be to explore and analyze,
with all City departments, the existing conditions of all public services, and,
on the basis of projected population and land use, to determine the requirements
for the desired level of service for the forecast year. The public servicesi
investigated shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. 'Transportation facilities;
2. Water supply, treatment and distribution;
3. Sanitary sewer and sewage treatment ;
4. Storm drainage, storm sewer and open channels;
5. Park and recreation facilities;
6. Public buildings;
7. Neighborhood delineation and analysis;
8. Recommendations for appropriate codes, ordinances, and regulatory
policies for obtaining compliance with the plan.
The exploration of the above items and the projection of their need to
the forecast year will culminate in the final presentation of a comprehensive
plan for the Wichita Falls urban area.
This committee will be responsible for the coordination of the above areas
to eliminate conflict of purpose and construction and to obtain the amenities
desired for all individual neighborhoods within the City.
This committee shall also be responsible for projecting the financial
resources available for capital improvements to the forecast year and to estab-
lish, by priority, the maximum improvements possible within the resource
limitation.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 616 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
At this time Alderman Schenk read a resolution of commendation which he
had prepared to Titus T. Mitchell.
RESOLUTION NO. bl5
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WHEREAS, Titus T. Mitchell has announced his resignation as Corporation Court
Judge of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, effective February 1st, 1966, and
WHEREAS, the said Titus T. Mitchell has been Corporation Court Judge of
the City of Wichita Falls for the past ten years and was Assistant City Attorney
for the City of Wichita Falls two years prior to this, having therefore, worked
for the City for a total of twelve years;
Judge Mitchell is presently a member of the Governor's Highway Safety Comm-
ission and is a past member of the Traffic Court Committee of the State Bar of
Texas. Ile has been a member of the Citizens Safety Council since 1953, and
served as President of the Citizens Safety Council of Wichita Falls. The
Traffic Court of which Judge Mitchell presided has placed high each year
in the American Bar Association Traffic Court Survey. In 1957, the Wichita
Falls Traffic Court placed third in the nation in a National Safety Council
analysis. He is a r,,ember of the 'rational Association of P•lunicipal Judges;
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Item 17 cont'd
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Wichita Falls, Texas, in regular session assembled, that our
commendation be extended to Titus T. Mitchell and that a copy of this Resolu-
tion be spread upon the : minutes, and a copy furnished to Titus T. Mitchell.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 615 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 3
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the minutes of the meeting held January 1U,
1966, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
Item 4
The 1964-65 Audit report was presented for approval. Mr. Toombs, of the
firm Jarratt and Toombs, expressed appreciation of the entire firm for the
x� cooperation received from various officials and department heads in the pre-
paration of this audit.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the 1964-65 audit report be accepted, and
that the firm of Jarratt and Toombs be employed to make the 1965-66 audit.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Item 5
Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, requested an appropriation of $1,500.00
to allow final payment on the audit expense. The budget had previously
approved $20,000.00 for this item.
ORDINANCE NO. 2208
}' AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT
NUMBER 021-F-4, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2208 be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Bill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 6
A pilot project for downtown beautification was presented by Ed Daniel,
Director of Parks 4 Recreation. This project is proposed for use on Scott
Street between 8th and 9th, and consists of placing trees and benches on each
side of the street in this block. The estimated cost per block using City
forces and equipment would be $3,362.00. Estimated contract price would be
$5,452.00. It is hoped that the pilot project will result in other streets
in the downtown area being beautified accordingly. It was hoped that some of
the businessmen might contribute to this project.
Moved by Alderman Burross that since this is a pilot project that money be
appropriated for city forces to do this work, and businessmen or other citizens
could decide later if they desired to participate.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill,and carried unanimously.
Item 7
Permission was requested by David Alford, Director of Public Safety, to
advertise for bids to demolish the old police station, Fire Station No. 1,
Corporation Court, and welfare buildings on Ohio Street.
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Item 7 cont'd
Moved by Alderman Claytor that permission be granted to advertise for
bids as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
Ed Daniel, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a plan for review ! :
creating a downtown rest area and beautification project on the sites now occ-
upied by the old police and fire stations at Ninth and Ohio, which will be
demolished.
Alderman Burross inquired why there were no rest room facilities proposed
for this area. City Manager Jack Davis stated that no costs had been computed
to include this item; however, it could be explored.
Mayor Wallander suggested that any action regarding this proposal be
postponed till a later date.
Item 9
Bill Ryan, Airport Manager, requested that the Board of Aldermen consider
development of expanded facilities at Wichita Falls Municipal Airport. Prelimin-
ary cost estimates indicate that it could be financed by the sale of $125,000.00
in Airport Revenue Bonds with an additional $25,000.00 from revenue on hand.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the City Manager be authorized to proceed
with plans for expansion of the airport facilities, and that the firm of Ricks
and Roberts be appointed to perform the design, plans and specifications.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously.
Item 10
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A resolution was presented for consideration establishing a city policy on
sale of water to area incorporated cities. ` .
y 'f RESOLUTION NO. 617
!WHEREAS, it is realized that the City of Wichita Falls must furnish water to
other incorporated cities in the area on the basis of the permit issued to the
City of Wichita Falls by the Texas Water Commission authorizing the construction
of Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to establish a policy governing the sale
of such to other incorporated cities so that the furnishing of such water will
be advantageous both to the City of Wichita Falls and to the cities buying such
water. `
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS:
That the following policy shall be established governing the sale of water
to incorporated cities and towns in the area:
1. Water shall be sold only to incorporated cities or towns, and then only
when it is advantageous both to Wichita Falls and to the other city or town.
2. Any city or town buying water from the City of Wichita Falls shall not
resell any of such water to users outside their city limits, unless specifically
authorized to do so by the City of Wichita Falls.
3. Such city or town shall furnish adecauate facilities at the proper place
and in the proper size to receive the water.
4. The minimum monthly price for such water shall be based on a minimum
quantity of water per month, and will be at. least the amount of the established
price to consumers in Wichita Falls plus an established additional percentage.
The maximum monthly price will be the minimum price plus a demand charge for
using water in -excess of an agreed daily and hourly rate.
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Item 10 cont'd
5. Each contract providing for the sale of water to a city or town
shall contain a provision governing situations when water is in short supply,
and other such provisions as are deemed advisable by the Board of Aldermen.
6. The water so sold may be either treated water or untreated water.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that Resolution No. 617 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 11
Mayor Wallander made the following appointments to the Traffic Commission
and Park Boards, each for 3-year terms:
Traffic Commission Park Board
M. H. Dice Mrs. M. D. Cherry
Leon Flake Mrs. Charles !Hurd
Mack Lester Steve Gose, Jr.
Bob Mengel
Item 12
Abandonment of a utility easement in Newcomb Downs Subdivision No. 1 was
requested by the Church of Good Shepherd, as presented by Jim Thornton, Director
of Planning.
V11 ORDINANCE N0. 2209
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AN ORDINANCE PERMANENTLY ABANDONING AND RELEASING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN
UTILITY EASEMENT SITUATED IN BLOCK 1, NEWCOMB DOWN SECTION 1, AN ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF I ICIIITA FALLS, TEXAS.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2209 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following Mote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 13
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This item concerning the Community Action Corporation was passed.
f Item 14
John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested permission to advertise
for bids for approximately 900 tons of hot mix asphaltic concrete on Hatton
Road, which is a bond project.
f !� Moved by Alderman Burross that authority be granted to advertise for
bids on Hatton Road as requested.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 15
f � � ORDINANCE NO. 2210
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HATTON ROAD FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF U.S.
281 TO THE WEST R.O.W. LINE OF THE PROPOSED EXPRESSWAY IN TIIE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS; LETTING CONTRACT TO TIMMINS AND ANDERSON CONTRACTORS FOR THE
MAKING AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION;
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE INDEBTEDNESS THEREBY
INCURRED; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING
PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF FOR A PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
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Item 15 cont'd
AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS;
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY TO PREPARE ESTIMATES; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE
COUNTY CLERK OF WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND,
ALL SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO SAID STREET IMPROVEMENT ARE AND SHALL
BE PURSUANT TO THE ACT OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE FORTIETH LEGIS-
LATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, CHAPTER 106, COMMONLY KNOWN AS ARTICLE 1105b
OF VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES; 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 APPROP-
RIATE ORDINANCE RECORD OF THIS CITY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING
SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2210 be passed, determining
the necessity for improvements on Hatton Road, and awarding the contract for
curb and gutter to Timmins and Anderson in the amount of $6,193.60.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 2211
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMENT PAVING AT
HATTON ROAD FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF U. S. 281 TO THE WEST R.O.W.
LINE OF THE PROPOSED EXPRESSWAY IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL
OTHERSINTERESTED; 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 OTHERS MATTERS
INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that Ordinance No. 2211 be passed, approving and
adopting estimates of the cost of construction and amounts to be assessed for
assessment paving of Hatton Road, and setting the date of the public hearing
for February 14, 1966, at 7:30 P. M.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays : ,"lone
J Item 16
John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, recommended approval of Texas
Highway Commission Minute Order No. 56818, providing for the widening of
FM highway No. 369 between Holliday Creek and State Highway No. 79. This
would be a joint venture between City and State as stipulated in the minute order.
The estimated cost for the City's portion of the project amounts to $350,000.00.
,, RESOLUTION NO. 618
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS:
That the provisions of Minute No. 56818, providing for widening that
portion of FM 369 from Iolliday creek to State Highway 79 passed by the Texas
Highway Commission on November 16, 1965, are acceptable to the City of Wichita
Falls, and said Minute Order is hereby accepted. 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.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 618 be passed, accepting
Texas Highway Commission Minute Order No. 56818.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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f Item 18
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Robert 0. Winters, Tax Assessor-Collector, requested approval of Tax
Adjustments No. 1 through No. 1736, which amount to a reduction in the
amount of receivables as follows:
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City $1050815.41
Water District #1 100579.91
Moved by Alderman Hill that Tax Adjustments No. 1 through No. 1736 be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
✓ Item 19
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the following low bids be awarded:
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a. 2 tractors (water & sewer) with loaders and backhoe - Morgan
✓` r` J� Brothers Equinment Company, $9,008.14
b. Estimated annual supply of oil and grease - American Petrofina
Company, $4,739.36
{` f c. Tractor with mower (Street) - International Harvester Company,
$2,329.33
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 20
Discussion was held by various aldermen concerning the item in the
minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board held January 12, 1966, regarding
an exception made of curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements at 4608 Coronado.
It was felt that an exception should not have been granted in this instance.
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Moved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning
Board held January 21, 1966, be received, but that the Planning Board review
their action taken on this exception of curb, gutter and sidewalks.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Claytor and Schenk.
Nays: Alderman Davis
Item 21
This item concerning a corrected reimbursement contract to Dennis
Construction Company, Lakeview Manor, Section 2, was passed till a later date.
Item 22
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� RESOLUTION NO. 619
WHEREAS, 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:
Carl Grinke, 212 acres, $30.620.00 for surface and damages to minerals;
Prank Vieth, 170.34 acres, $25,566.40 for surface and damages to minerals
and remainder;
Jane Pendleton Stephens and others, 460 acres, $78,980.00 for surface
and damages to remainder;
James S. Short, 664 acres, $102,356.00 for surface and damages to
minerals and improvements;
H. L. Laquey, 311.21 acres, $45,901.08 for surface and damages to
minerals and remainder;
John W. Lovelace, 205.26 acres, $29,237.46 for surface and damages
to remainder;
August Kosanke Estate, 254.33 acres, �38,864.90 for surface and damages
to minerals and remainder;
George ;,filler Estate, 60.41 acres, $9,278.30 for surface and damages to
minerals and remainder.
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Item 22 cont'd
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that the above contracts for the purchase of land at
Lake Arrowhead be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 619 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 23
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the following reimbursement contract payments
be approved:
R. D. Montgomery and C. B. Johnson, Water, Montgomery-Seymour Heights
addition, Section 1, from November 17, 1964 to November 17, 1965; $629.86
Hamilton Investment Company, Water, Eighth Supplemental addition of the
Country Club Estates, from October 30, 1964 to October 30, 1965; $481.26
Hamilton Investment Company, Sewer, Eight Supplemental addition of the
Country Club Estates from October 30, 1964 to October 30, 1965; $59.47
Hughes Development Company, Sewer, Faith Village #3 from November 18,
1964 to November 18, 1975; $575.84
Lots, Inc. , A Texas Corporation, Sewer, Colonial Park addition, Section
A from November 17, 1964 to November 17, 1965; $210.20
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
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Item 24
City Manager Jack Davis stated that Wichita General Hospital has applied for
$3000000.00 under the Hill-Burton Act to enter into Phase One of the hospital
building program, and that a resolution was needed to authorize signature of
necessary official documents in this respect.
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 620
WHEREAS, the Board of Managers of the Wichita General Hospital in Wichita
Falls, Texas, has applied for $300,000.00 in matching funds under the Hill-Burton
Act to be used to enter into Phase One of the hospital building program, and
this amount of money has been allocated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
That the Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Wichita General Hospital,
Gordon G. Clark, M. D. is hereby authorized to sign such necessary official
documents as are relative to such Phase One of the hospital building program.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 620 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, 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 u t , 1966.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk