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Min 03/14/1966 850 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building March 141, 1966 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 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 Ur. D. C. Burross X James M. Davis X Aldermen Leroy Daniel X Roy V. (Pete) 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 Claytor. Mayor Wallander welcomed a group of Very Important Citizens from the East section of town to the Council meeting. Alderman Burross also recognized and welcomed a group of Camp Fire Girls. Mrs. Burross is their leader, and his daughter, Vivian, read a note of thanks to the Mayor and Council, and to the City Manager, expressing their appreciation for their tour of the City offices and police station. Alderman Burross rec- ognized each girl by name, and also parents of a few of the girls. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Claytor that the minutes of the meeting held February 28, 1966, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 4 Mr. Glen Turner, representing Planning Associates, was recommended for Wichita Falls Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Turner thanked the staff and those who had inter- viewed him for their time spent with him, and stated that he looked forward to working with the City. City Manager Jack Davis stated that no fee had been set for his services at this time because he would be working jointly with the City and Urban Housing Development, and that negotiations would have go be made with them. Moved by Alderman Burross that Mr. Glen Turner be appointed as planning con- sultant for Wichita Falls Comprehensive Plan. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously. Item 5 Mayor Wallander made the following appointments to the Human Relations Committee, and thanked those who had accepted this responsibility. Dr. Earle Crawford - Chairman A. D. Neal Rev. Byron Rose Otis Polk, Jr. Dr. C. J. Gay Rev. L. D. Bell Sherrell Iiendricks Mrs. L. II. McCullough Roy Mogan Clarence Muehlberger John Gavin Mrs. J. Winston Wallander Perry Goolsby Mrs. A. Leander McAllister Warren Silver Col. Donald W. Eisenhart The following appointments were made to the Citizens Advisory Committee by Mayor Wallander to fill vacancies: Retired General James H. Wallace Gerald Hodges 851 r ✓ Item 6 A request by Progress Petroleum, Inc., for a gas gathering system at Lake Arrowhead was considered. Mr. John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Utilities, made the following re- commendations on the basis of the proposal from their attorney. a. Compressor location and connecting pipeline be approved, and City Manager be authorized to execute necessary easements on a negotiated price basis. b. One-cent per pound be accepted on the 12,000 feet of 4-inch pipeline to be replaced by Continental, unless a higher bid can be obtained. c. City Manager be authorized to negotiate a monthly rental rate for the use of 14,700 feet of 6-inch pipeline to be replaced by Continental, so that the City can discontinue the use if it becomes impractical or begins to leak. Alderman Burross recommended that should a change of location of Rife Battery be made, that no additional charge be incurred by the City of Wichita Falls. Alderman Schenk recommended that the pipeline be maintained by Progress Petroleum, Inc. Moved by Alderman Davis that authority be granted to proceed in accordance with the recommendations of Mr. Ruhmann. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 7 John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Utilities, recommended award of the t low bid of B $ G Construction Company in the amount of $59,957.60 for sewer line extension in Tanglewood, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the contract as soon as the necessary funds are deposited with the City in an acceptable manner. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the contract be awarded to B & G Construction Company in the amount of $59,957.60, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the contract when the necessary requirements are complied with by the developer. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel,and carried unanimously. Item 8 John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Utilities, requested approval of and authority to execute two easements for J. A. C. Electric Co-operative to relocate lines in Lake Arrowhead. Authorization was also requested for the City Manager to execute these documents. City Manager Jack Davis recommended installation of underground power line crossings if the cost is not too great. Cost estimates have not been completed at this time. Moved by Alderman Bill that the City Manager be authorized to execute easements as requested to J. A. C. Electric Cooperative to relocate lines in Lake Arrowhead. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. Item 9 i Consideration of a new ordinance regarding refuse control (garbage) was passed at this time. Item 10 V v ,j/ ORDINANCE NO. 2217 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION 01: IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMLNT PAVING AT 852 Item 10 cont'd SIXTY-FIVE LOCATIONS 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; Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2217 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 11 ORDINANCE NO. 2218 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF SIBLEY AVENUE AND TWENTIETH STREET BETWEEN BROAD AND BLUFF STREETS IN TILE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS. Moved by Alderman Davis that Ordinance No. 2218 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Bill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None, It was stated in a memorandum from John J. Raork, Director of Public Works, that the abandoned portion of Sibley Street would revert to the Taylor Foundry in exchange for acquired right-of-way on the Kell East project. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the Mayor be authorized to execute a quit claim deed to Taylor Foundry for the abandoned area. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 12 a-d Moved by Alderman Claytor that the contract be awarded to Hodges Tire Company for annual supply of tire recapping on their low bid of $4,147.28. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Bill that the low bid of Wichita National Linen Service be accepted in the amount of $122.40 (monthly) for annual supply of linen service. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously. City Manager Jack Davis stated that of the six bids received for 700 barrels of cement for the Street Department, the four low bids were identical in the amount of $2,737.00, and the two highest were identical in the amount of $2,940.00. It was his recommendation that a bid not be awarded, but that quotations be taken. Moved by Alderman Burross that the City Manager's recommendations be taken, and that the Attorney Generals office be asked to inquire into bidding practices of this nature. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the alternate bid of Econolite, of Fort Worth, be accepted in the amount of $6,320.45, for traffic signal cable for the downtown system. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. 853 Item 13 ' Moved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the meeting of the Electrical Advisory Board held March 8, 1966, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. Item 14 Moved by Alderman Schenk that the following reimbursement contract payments be approved: E. E. Cloer General Construction, Inc. , Water, Sections One and Two of Dittoe Heights or Southern Hills from February 10, 1965 to February 10, 1966; $3,505.78 Douglas Leffall and L. R. Bloodworth, Water, Leffall Heights Addition from February 8, 1965 to February 8, 1966; $373.16 W. B. Hursh, Hursh Estate, Water, Hursh Estate Subdivision, Section One from February 13, 1965 to February 13, 1966; $352.55 Frank Herbert Hursh, Carl Aldrich Hursh, William Brewster Hursh and Christine Smith, Sewer, Hursh Addition from February 1, 1965 to February 1, 1966; $340.82 Douglas Leffall and L. R. Bloodworth, Sewer, Leffall Heights Addition from February 8, 1965 to February 8, 1966; $103.71 Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. Item 15 Consideration of a proposed Ordinance to change classification of certain / employees in the police department was passed at this time. J Item 16 RESOLUTION NO. 626 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: That that certain guy and anchorage permit dated March 14, 1966, from the City of Wichita Falls to Texas Electric Service Company, granting said company the right to install a down-guy and anchor on Block 238 of the Original Townsite of Wichita Falls, be and the same is hereby approved, and the City Manager is author- ized to execute said permit for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 626 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Glaytor, and Schenk. Nays: None ✓ Item 17 / RESOLUTION NO. 627 / WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas will construct certain recreation, water, sewer, irrigation, street, parking and lighting facilities on Lucy Park with an estimated cost of Phase I of $250,000.00; and, WHEREAS, it is found that the City of Wichita Falls is unable to provide the total cost of such improvements; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for Federal grant under the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, in order to have sufficient funds to complete these much needed improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT Jack Davis, City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls, be and he is hereby authorized and directed7to make application, in the name of the City of 854 Item 17 cont'd Wichita Falls, Texas, for a Federal grant under the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, to be applied to the cost of the construction of said recreation, water, sewer, irrigation, street, parking and lighting facilities on Lucy Park. That Jack Davis, City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents required to complete such project on behalf of said City; also any such documents heretofore signed on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls, by Jack Davis, City Manager, are hereby ratified and confirmed. The City of Wichita Falls hereby agrees that if a Federal grant for the project is made, pursuant to the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, the City will pay the remaining costs of the approved project. Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 627 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 18 RESOLUTION NO. 628 WHEREAS, the 494th Bombardment Wing commanded by Colonel Roger Hicks is currently in the process .of being transferred to Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire; and, WHEREAS, the 494th Bombardment Wing has been stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base since the Sth day of January, 1959, and during such time the enlisted men and officers have won numerous proficiency and operational awards given by the Strategic Air Command; and, WHEREAS, the officers and enlisted men of the 494th Bombardment Wing have conducted themsleves during their stay at Sheppard Air; Fgrce Base with the highest regard to duty, honor and country. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that they desire to show their appreciation for the way in which the enlisted men and officers have served their country and the City of Wichita Falls, and hereby express their appreciation and wish the 494th Bombard- ment Wing continued success in achieving the highest standards which they have exhibited while at Sheppard Air Force Base. Moved by Alderman Claytor that Resolution No. 628 be passed, and that a copy be delivered to Colonel Roger Hicks. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None 1 Item 19 RESOLUTION NO. 629 WHEREAS, A public announcement has been made that Mr. W. J. Bass is being transferred by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company from Wichita Falls to Dallas; and, WHEREAS, during the few years that Mr. Bass was a resident and citizen of the City of Wichita Falls, he devoted a tremendous amount of his time and talents to public affairs which will be of lasting benefit to this community and its people; and, WHEREAS, a dynamic individual with the qualities of leadership such as are possessed by Mr. Bass is a great asset to a city, and his departure is a real loss to the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that the appreciation of the citizens of Wichita Falls be extended to W. J. Bass for his many contributions to the community, and that best wishes be extended to him for his future success and happiness. Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 629 be passed, and a copy forwarded to Mr. W. J. Bass and the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. 855 Item 19 cont'd Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Mr. Robert Anderson, of 3119 Southeast Drive, appeared regarding a garbage disposal problem. Mayor Wallander referred him to Mr. Jeff Chancey, Superintendent of Sanitation. Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:20 P. M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of ,gj���j , 1966. Mayor ATTEST: City Cler