Min 06/27/1966 Wichita Falls, Texas
Hemorial Auditorium }wilding
June 27, 1966
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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 7:0
o'clock P.m. , with the following members present:
K. C. Ra.ncier ;-Mayor
R. Kenneth hill X
Dr. D. C. iurross
Leroy Uaniel X Aldermen
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
James M. Davis Absent
The invocation was given by Alderman Daniel.
Mayor Rancier welcomed the following guests to the Council meeting: Mr. and
Mrs. Forest Hashbarger, Mrs. Savell Sharp, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Duggan.
Item 3
?Moved by Alderman Bill that the minutes of the meeting held June 6, 1966, be
approved.
;-lotion seconded by Alderman Kruger and carried unanimously.
d Item 4
A franchise ordinance to Lone Star Gas Company was considered.
ORDINANCE NO. 2244
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� AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT TO THE LONE STAR GAS COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, `IO INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN IX THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, A PIPE SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING NATURAL GAS TO INDUSTRIAL, COi`MERCIAL
AND DOMESTIC USERS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; PROVIDING THE RIGHT
TO THE SAID LONE STAR GAS COMPANY TO USE. THE. STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC
PROPERTY TO INSTALL, UPERATE, AND MALNTAIN ITS SYSTEM OF PIPES; PROVIDING
THAT THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER ANY EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
AMOUNT OF MAIN TO BE EXTENDED FOR ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS ADDED; PROVIDING FOR
THE RIGHT OF THE CITY TO DETERMINE TO ACQUIRE GRANTEE'S PROPERTY AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE DETEiRMINA`I'ION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT
THIS PERMIT SHALL CONTINUE FOR A TERM OF TWENTY (20) YEARS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PERMIT BY GRANTEE.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2244 be introduced, and a public
hearing; called for July 18, 1966.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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Item 5
H. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, recommended that the City file a copy of their
Aquatic Safety Manual, together with ordinances which regulate zoning and boat oper-
ations on city lakes with the Texas Highway Department and Parks and Wild Life
Department as directed by the Texas Water Safety Act. This recommendation was made
following correspondence with Mr. D. C. Greer, State Highway Engineer, with the
Parks and Recreation Department.
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Item 5 cont'd
RESOLUTION NO. 648
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Safety Act (Texas Penal Code Article 1722a) in Section
19 provides that the governing body of any incorporated city, with respect to all
lakes owned by it, is authorized by city ordinance to designate certain areas to
be bathing, fishing, swimming or otherwise restricted areas, and to make such
rules and regulations relating to the operation and equipment of boats as it may
deem necessary for the public safety, the provisions of which are consistent with
the provisions of this Act ; and,
WHEREAS, said Section 19 further provides that a copy of any rule or regulat-
ion enacted pursuant to such Section shall be filed with the Texas highway Depart-
ment and with the Texas Parks and Wild Life Department ; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore enacted Ordinance 0. 1799,
which was later amended by Ordinance No. 1803, which provides for the zoning of
lakes and makes rules relating to the operation, equipment and inspection of boats.
NOW, THEREFORE, BI: IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF TUC CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Director of Parks and ieereation is hereby directed to file with the
Texas Highway Departr.;ent and with the Texas Parks and Wild Life Department cokes
of Ordinances No. 1799 and 1803, together with a copy of the Aquatic Safety Hanual
prepared by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
loved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 648 be passed, authorizing
certain rules of safety to be filed with state agencies as mentioned.
notion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
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Bob Hughey, Assistant City tknager, requested approval of an appropriation
ordinance in the amount of $1,140.00 for architectural services rendered by Ricks
and Roberts in connection with proposed airport terminal expansion facilities. j
d ORDINANCE NO. 2245 /
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROH THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE
GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 019-F-4, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
;loved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2245 be passed.
Notion seconded by Alderman hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
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Permission was requested by David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, to
advertise for bids for the sale of Fire Station No. 4, located at 701 Warford, to
include building and lot.
Moved by Alderman Burross that permission be granted to advertise for bids
for the sale of Fire Station No. 4, as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Bids are to be opened July 15, 1966.
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Item 8
Mayor Rancier opened the public hearing for curb and gutter on Flood Street.
As no one wished to be heard, it was declared closed.
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Item 8 cont'd
ORDINANCE NO. 2246
ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST
OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF FLOOD STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF
MILL STREET TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF PARK STREET, IN THE CITY OF IVICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON,
AND AGAINST T}IE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH
ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THERE-
OF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS RE-
DUCING THE AMOUNT OF RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT
GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY
COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
IVICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE: IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS
OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS
INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2246 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
V Item J
The mayor opened the public hearing for curb and gutter on Kell West ext-
ension between Kemp and Fairway. No one desired to be heard, and the hearing
was closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2247
ORDINANCE CLOSING LTEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSi�1EN'CS FOR PART OF THE COST
OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF KELL EXTENSION NEST FROM THE NEST PROPERTY
LINE OF KEMP BOULEVARD TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF BUCHANAN AVENUE ON
TIIE SOUTH SIDE ONLY, IN THE CITY OF IVICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES
AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPER'T'Y THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OKNERS
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE
OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD
OF ALDERMEN THE BIGHT TO ALLOT; CREDITS REDUCING THE AIDUNT OF RESPLUTIVLi
ASSESSMENT TO THIS EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL. THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYIN(. THE CAPTION OF SAME IN
THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF IVICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FIL-
ING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER 'MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DE-
CLARIP G AN EMERGENCY.
?•oved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2247 be passed.
Qtion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel , Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: ;gone
Item 10
John J. Roark, Director of Public Yorks, recommended acceptance of improve-
ments on Rosewood Street, and levying assessments.
ORDINANCE NO. 2248
ORDI irJNCL ACCEPTING I:;PROVLH1LJTS ON it PORTION OF ROSEWOOD STREET IN
THE CITY OF IVICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; DECLARING THE CONTRACT KITH J. F.
f FOSTER AND SONS FOR `THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROV01ENTS FULLY COM-
PLETED AND PERFORMED; D11'.I:C LNG 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 IVICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE
COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Item 10 cont'd
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2248 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following. vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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' ORDINANCEE NO. 2249
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDEIJNG AND PROVIDING FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FM-369 (SOUTHWEST PARKWAY) FROM FBI-2380 TO
STATE IIIGfl4AY 79 IN TILE: CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; ACKNO67LEDGING THE
LETTING OF A CONTRACT TO GILVIN TERRILL, INC. , AIIARILLO, TEXAS, GENERAL
CONTRACTORS, BY THE HIGINvM COMMISSION OF THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT;
ACKNOEtiLEDG1M.; THE FACT THAT APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYING THE CITY'S PORTION
OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST OF THIS FACILITY HAVE BEEN MADE; I-TAKING PROVISIONS
FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES FOR CURB AND
GUTTER AND THE ISSUANCE. OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH
ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEERS TO PREPARE ESTIMATES OF COST;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE
i%yrrIf THE: COUNTY CLERK OF 1^�JCHITA 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
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, CHAPTER 106, COMMONLY KNOWN AS ARTICLE
110513 OF VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING TILE CAPTION OF SAPME IN TILE
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.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2249 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Bill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Item 12
John J. Roark, Director of Public V1'orks, requested consideration of right-of-
way acquisition oil Kemp from Archer to F.M. 369. fie stated this was a negotiation
between the City and Texas Electric Company for right-of-way. Texas Electric had
the first option to purchase right-of-way from the Fort 1'4'orth and Denver 'railway
Company when the hospital spur was abandoned by them. Also included in this
rialit-of-way were communication lines owned and operated by ;Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company, Western. Union, Humble Tine Line Company, and Texas Pipe Line
Company. 'Texas Electric Coripany has offered to sell to the City of 1°Wichita Falls
the required right-of-way for the ultimate six lane street facility, which varies
in width from SO feet at the south end to 74 feet at the north end, provided that
the City of ':';ichita Falls will ?gay one-half the cost of the right-of-ti:av ($13,062.00) ,
a.nd obtain for 'Texas Electric Connany the additional right-of-way from the Sikes
tract to the east .which would vary in width from zero feet at the south end to
26 feet at the north end. This additional right-of-way is required for the trans-
mission line to be relocated east of the east three lanes of tine ultimate section.
T1ie Sikes Estate has indicated it's willingness to negotiate.
Other costs to the City of Wichita Falls to obtain the right-of-way free
of utilities would be $2,500.00 to 'Texas Electric for a temporary relocation
of the transmission line to facilitate immediate construction of the west three
lanes, and payment of $8,800.00 to Southwestern Bell 'Telephone for relocation
of its lines to widen the street. Total cost of right-of-way and utility re-
locations would be $24,362.00. This would permit immediate construction of the
west three lanes, Archer intersection, and the east three lanes to a point 300
feet south of the Archer intersection. Future construction of the remainder of
tiie east three lanes will be permitted without additional right-of-way nego-
tiations, when the demand occurs and funds are available. Mr. Roark stated that
Texas Electric had been most cooperative with the City in this matter, a fact
which was appreciated.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that permission be granted to obtain this right-of-
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ray from Texas Electric Company, and to secure relocation of utilities in this
vicinity.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
Item 13
Permission was requested to advertise for bids to pave Virginia Street from
Pecan to barwise. This would be handled as a separate assessment program, and
all assessments would be due and payable in cash upon completion of this project.
(all property owners, with one exception, desire to pay cash.)
Moved by Alderman Burross that permission be granted to adverti
se for bids
for assessment paving on Virginia Street as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 14
Mr. R. L. Duggan, Manager of Nashua Manufacturing Company, appeared in re-
Bard to his request that a portion of North loth Street be closed from Vermont
Street to the expressway. Mr. Duggan had secured the approval of a majority of
property owners. It was his intent to construct an access road to the expressway
service road. Mr. Duggan desired to use this additional space for parking.
ORDINANCE NO. 2250
0RDINA1ICE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 98.84 FOOT PORTION OF NORTH TENTH
STREET AND RESERVING A UTILITY EASEHENI'.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2550 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen hill, Burross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 15
Jim 'Thornton, director of Planning, requested authority for the City to make
a temporary loan to Community Action Group in an approximate amount of $1,000.00
for interim operation prior to funding by O.E.O. It was necessary that a director
be appointed in order to complete necessary documents for bonding and signature
authorization. Funds are expected in the near future, at which time the City of
Wichita Falls will be reimbursed for the loan.
Moved by Alderman Hill that permission be granted to expend funds as requested,
in the amount of $1,000.00.
Hotion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
Item 16
Passage of a resolution was requested by Jim Thornton with regard to approval
of by-laws (copy attached) and formal establishment of the City of Wichita Falls
on the Regional Planning Commission.
kISOLUTION NO. 649
h'IIEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been cooperating with other governmental
units in the region composed of hichita, Archer and Clay Counties in organizing
a program of planning for the development of ttiis three county region; and,
WHEREAS, on May 23, 1966 the Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution No. 644,
in which they stated their intention that the City of hichita Falls participate in
a Regional Planning Organization to be composed of public officials in such three
county region, and that the City shall be a member of such organization.
V`Oh , THEREFORE, BE I'I' RE:iOLVID BY TH}: BOARD OI' ALDI��Ri�1EN OF 'I'IiE CITY OF
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Item 16 cont'd
WICIIITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
That certain agreement for Regional Planning Commission for Wichita, Archer,
and Clay Counties, Texas, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and the same is
hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the sane for the City of
Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 649 be. passed.
;Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : ,'aldermen Hill , hurross, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Alderman Burross commented that the various units in this agency Man for
the whole area, and not just their own region, and this type of planning; is
good for all communities. In 'Texas at present there are 23 standard metropolitan
areas, of which we are in one of them.
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Permission was requested by K. G. Wilks, Purchasing Agent, to advertise for
bids on an estimated annual supply of liquid chlorine for water treatment.
Moved. by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to advertise for bids
as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 18
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kloved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the Traffic Commission and
Electrical Advisory Board meetings held dune 14, 1966, be received, and that the
City Manager's recommendations be followed, and that no council action be taken �
on Items 1 and 3 of the 'Traffic Commission meeting minutes. Item one concerns
a request to remove curb openings and have laid-down gutter in the 200 block of
Fort North Street. Item 3 concerns warning; signals at railroad crossings of
.Jacqueline and Vermont Streets.
Motion seconded by Alderman hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 19
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the following reimbursement contract payments
be approved:
Hawkeye Development, Water, Section D 2 of University Park, Exhibit A
from May 3, 1965 to May 3, 1966; $321.09
Skyline Developers Inc. , Water, Fountain Park, Section 2 A from May 3,
1965 through May 3, 1966; $1,899.52
Hughes Development, Pater, Ditto heights Addition, Southern bills Section,
from May 28, 1965 to May 28, 1966; 01,528.97
Hawkeye Development, Water, Loch Lomond Addition, Sections A and B from
May 31, 1965 to h1ay 31, 1966; $2,676.70
Iiaskeye Development, Sewer, Section D 2 of University Park, Exhibit A
from May 3, 1965 to May 3, 1966; $81.87
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
J Item 20
David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, recommended acceptance of contract
work on downtown signal project - Phase one, with People's Electric Company, and
final payment authorized in the amount of $33,795.00.
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Item 20 cont'd
IIoved by Alderman Burross that Phase One of the downtown signal system be
accepted, and final Payment authorized as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 21
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li. P. ["lodge, Jr. , City Attorney, stated that land purchase for Lake Arrow-
head had been made from James Short; however, Mr. Vieth had a wheat crop on this
land ►,•hich he had hoped to harvest. During the April rains 80 acres of this land
was flooded and wheat ruined. A claim was filed against the city for this loss,
which allegedly amount to $2,000.00 to $2,400.00. Flooding occurred in other
areas as well as on this land; however, it was felt the presence of the dam con-
tributed to the loss, and he recommended a full settlement of $1,250.00 out of
court for this loss.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the City lHanager be authorized to make a full
settlement with Mr. Vieth in the amount of $10250.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
P1oved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVID this day of �/���t'��- 1966.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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AGREEMENT
FOR
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR
WICHITA, ARCHER, AND CLAY COUNTIES, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTIES OF WICHITA X KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; THAT:
ARCHER AND CLAY X
Whereas, the 59th Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 319 (Art, 1011m,
V.A.T.S.) to authorize counties, cities, towns, and other political subdivisions
of this State to establish regional planning commissions; and,
Whereas, pursuant thereto, it is the purpose and desire of the under-
signed political subdivisions located within the Counties of Wichita, Archer,
and Clay to provide for a regional planning commission for said area; now,
therefore,
It is agreed between the parties hereto, the undersigned political
subdivisions of said Counties of Wichita, Archer, and Clay to create the Wichita,
Archer, and Clay Counties Regional Planning Commission, under authority of Art.
1011m, V.A.T.S. , pursuant to the following provisions.
SECTION 1. Name. The name of this planning organization shall be the Nortex
Regional Planning Commission.
SECTION 2. Planning Region Defined. The planning region shall consist of all
of the geographic area of Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties.
SECTION 3. Objectives. The purpose of the Regional Planning Commission is to
encourage and permit units of government in Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties
to join and to cooperate with one another in planning for the purpose of im-
proving the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens. Planning
for the future development of communities, areas and regions to the end that
transportation systems may be more carefully planned; that communities, areas,
and regions grow with adequate street, utility, health, educational, recreational,
and other essential facilities. The needs of agriculture, business, and industry
must be recognized and met. Residential areas must provide healthful surroundings
for family life. Historical and cultural values must be preserved, and the growth
of the communities, areas, and regions must be commensurate with and promotive of
the efficient and economical use of public funds. Because of urban growth and
development in metropolitan areas, problems have arisen and will continue to arise
which so transcend the boundary line of local governmental units that no single unit
can make plans for their solution without affecting other units of Wichita, Archer,
and Clay Counties.
SECTION 4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Regional Planning Commission.
A. The general purpose of the Commission is to make studies and plans
to guide the unified, far-reaching development of the area, to eliminate duplica-
tion, and to promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development of the
area. The Commission may make plans for the development of the area which may
include recommendations on major thoroughfares, streets, traffic and transporta-
tion studies, bridges, airports, parks, recreation areas, school sites, public
utilities, hospitals, land use, water supply and distribution, sanitation facili-
ties, drainage, public buildings, population density, open space, and other items
relating to the effectuation of the general purpose.
B. The plans and recommendations of the commission will be submitted to
the governing body with appropriate jurisdiction for consideration. These plans
and recommendations may be adopted in whole or in part by the cooperating govern-
mental unit. The Regional Planning Commission will assist the participating gov-
ernmental units individually or collectively in carrying out any plans or recom-
mendations developed by the commission if such assistance is desired and requested.
SECTION 5. Membership.
A. Membership of the Regional Planning Commission shall consist of the
following representatives:
1. One member to be appointed by the governing body of each city
or town, other than Wichita Falls, having a population of 500 or more as indi-
cated by the latest United States census.
2. Three representatives from each county appointed by the com-
missioner's court of each county to represent the counties, the smaller com-
munities, school districts and water districts or authorities.
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3. Four representatives appointed by the Board of Aldermen of the
City of Wichita Falls.
B. Permanent membership shall consist of the following elected officials:
1. The Mayor of Wichita Falls, or his designate.
2. The Mayor of Henrietta, or his designate.
3. The Mayor of Archer City, or his designate.
4. County Judge of Wichita County, or his designate.
5. County Judge of Archer County, or his designate.
6. County Judge of Clay County, or his designate.
C. Each governmental unit shall be eligible for representation only
while remaining active in membership through payment of membership dues.
D. Each member of the Regional Planning Commission shall be entitled
to one vote.
SECTION 6. Terms of Members. Since the total number of members is indefinite and
may increase or decrease depending on participation, membership terms for a speci-
fied period could not be apportioned equally and consistently. The terms of mem-
bers are as follows:
1. Elected officials' terms will run concurrently with their terms
of elective office.
2. All other members other than permanent members shall serve at
the pleasure of their various appointing agency, but no longer than five years
consecutively.
SECTION 7. Vacancies -- All vacancies will be filled by the governmental unit
appointing that representative who created the vacancy.
SECTION 8. Dues
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A. Annual membership dues of governmental units who become members of
the Regional Planning Commission shall be as follows:
1. Incorporated Cities and Towns eligible for membership shall
pay annual dues based on $0.10 per capita of such population.
2. Counties shall pay annual dues on the basis of $50. per county.
B. Each member shall pay an amount equal to one year's dues to the
Director of Finance of the City of Wichita Falls within 30 days after adoption
of these articles of agreement by the governmental unit. The Director of Finance
shall make these funds available to the Executive Committee of the Regional
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Planning Commission upon its organization. The Executive Committee may designate
some other person to receive the dues required herein. Effective in 1968, annual
dues will be due and payable January 31 of each calendar year.
SECTION 9. Organization, meetings, and duties of the Regional Planning Commission.
A. The Regional Planning Commission as a whole shall elect a Chairman
and Vice-Chairman from among its members to serve for a period of one year. The
Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. The Vice-Chairman shall
preside in the absence of the Chairman.
B. The Commission as a whole shall meet twice each year at a time and
place as decided upon by the Commission.
C. The Chairman of the Commission may call a special meeting of the
Commission when he deems necessary. The Chairman of the Commission shall call a
special meeting at the request of the Executive Committee. The Secretary shall
give written notice of each meeting.
D. A simple majority of the members present at any meeting will be
necessary for the conduct of business.
E. Commission members shall serve without pay.
F. The Commission as a whole shall be responsible for the general
review of the operations of the Commission and advise the Executive Committee
on general policy. The Commission as a whole shall review and approve all regional
plans as developed by the Executive Committee.
G. The Director of Planning of the City of Wichita Falls shall serve
as the Commission's Acting Secretary until permanent arrangements can be made for
performance of the Commission's planning functions.
H: The Director of Finance of the City of Wichita Falls shall serve as
the Commission's Acting Treasurer until permanent arrangements can be made for <
performance of the Commission's financial functions.
SECTION 10. Executive Committee Membership. There shall be a seven-member Execu-
tive Committee, which shall serve as the Administrative Committee and Governing
Body for the Commission, consisting of the following members of the Commission:
1. One member from each of Wichita, Archer, and Clay Counties.
2. Two members from the City of Wichita Falls members.
3. Two members from the remaining incorporated cities and towns.
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SECTION 11. Meetings and Duties of the Executive Committee.
A. The Executive Committee shall elect from its members a Chairman and
a Vice-Chairman who will serve for a period of one year. Should a vacancy occur
in the Chairmanship or Vice-Chairmanship of the Executive Committee, the office
shall be filled from members of the Executive Committee. The Chairman of the
Executive Committee shall preside at its meetings. The Vice-Chairman shall pre-
side in the absence of the Chairman.
B. The Executive Committee shall meet once each month or upon call by
its Chairman, at a time and place as designated by the Chairman.
C. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the adoption of
a budget with the approval of the Commission as a whole.
D. The Executive Committee, as the Administrative and Governing Body
of the Commission, is authorized on its own motion to exercise the following
duties.
1. The Executive Committee shall determine the various regional
plans to be developed by the Commission.
2. The Executive Committee may contract with private firms and/or
governmental units, including members, to perform any of the Commission's plan-
ning functions.
3. The City of Wichita Falls Planning Department will act as Plan-
ning staff for the Executive Committee and Commission as a whole, and perform
any of the Commission's Planning functions.
4. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the receipt,
disbursement, and accounting for all funds of the Commission.
5. The Executive Committee is authorized to apply for, contract
for, receive and expend for its purposes any funds or grants from any participat-
ing governmental unit or from the State of Texas, Federal Government, or any other
source.
6. The Executive Committee shall provide for an independent audit
annually.
7. Any person entrusted with the handling of funds shall be bonded.
SECTION 12. Amendment. These articles of agreement may be amended at any meeting
of the Regional Planning Commission by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of
the members present and voting, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted
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in writing to each member at least seven (7) days in advance of such meeting.
SECTION 13. Creation of a Regional Planning Commission.
Execution of this agreement shall be authorized by order, resolution, or
ordinance of the governing bodies of the respective governmental units that are to
be represented on the Commission. Governmental units eligible for membership pur-
suant hereto, which are not among the original signatories, may execute this agree-
ment and designate rep; - -atives subject to the provisions herein.
EXECUTED this day of 19 by der, resolution,
or Qr d iaan-ce No.
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