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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
January 23, 1967
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:
R. C. Rancier Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill
Dr. D. C. Burross X
James M. Davis X Aldermen
Leroy Daniel X
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk
Bob Hughey Assistant City Manager
Malcolm Hughes Assistant City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Burross.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting held January 9, 1967,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
The visitors were welcomed by Mayor Rancier.
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Item 4
Tom Crane, Chairman of the Lake Recreation Advisory Committee, appeared with
f a recommendation from the committee regarding charges for cabin sites at Lake
Arrowhead. He explained that the leases would probably be for 25 years with an
j option to renew for another 25 years. lie also stated that they had tried to be
fair with every income level in setting the rates. Applications will be received
for lots until February 15, 1967, and the drawing will be held on March 1, 1967
for west side lots.
Mayor Rancier expressed appreciation to Mr. Crane and members of his committee
for the fine job they have done.
I/ ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 678
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore
appointed a Lake Recreation Advisory Committee to advise and assist the Council
in formulating a policy for leasing cabin sites on Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, the Lake Recreation Advisory Committee has submitted to the Board
of Aldermen its recommendations for leasing cabin sites on Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to adopt such policy for the leasing
of cabin sites on Lake Arrowhead.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF wICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City of Wichita Falls plans to construct a paved road as well as to deliver
chlorinated, but not filtered, water to each lot. In order to do this, the initial
cost only of delivering water and paving to each lot, will be on a per front foot
cost, must be amortized from leasing fees over a period of five years. Money for
construction of these facilities is not avaliable at the present time; therefore,
the amortizing fee will not go into effect until the services are furnished, and
then only for the next five years. This sum will be approximately $100.00 per year
per lot for five years.
Cost of leasing:
Water front lots will lease for $48.00 per year for a 75 foot frontage or
$60.00 per year for a 100 foot frontage. Depth of lots will vary from 200 minimum
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up to 320 feet, depending upon curvature of the high water line. Lots not on
the water front will lease for $36.00 per year. access to the water from these
lots will be through public launch ramps and piers not too distant from the
off frontage site.
In addition to the annual lot lease, a minimum monthly water charge will
be made payable annually. As previously stated, water delivered to each lot
will be chlorinated but not filtered. Monthly charges per lot is based upon
lot size primarily. For a lot 75 feet in width, the charge will be $1.50 per
month or $18.00 per year; for a lot 100 feet in width, $2.00 or $24.00 annually.
For those lots not on the water front, the charge for water will be $1.00 per
month or $12.00 annually.
Summing up annual cost per lot in the following manner:
Annual Fee Water
100 foot water front lot $60.00 $2.00 or $24.00 = $84.00
75 foot water front lot $48.00 $1.50 or $18.00 = $64.00
Lot not on water front $36.00 $1.00 or $12.00 = $48.00
Certain building restrictions will be enforced. All construction must
conform to similar construction within the City of Wichita Falls. No minimum
square footage will be required, but materials and workmanship must conform
to the standards of the City of Wichita Falls. Construction of cabin or
house must be completed within two years after the water service is delivered
to each lot. Trailer houses to be used as cabins must conform to those
Sections of Ordinance No. 2004 applying to trailer houses becoming prefabricated
homes when wheels are removed.
Requirements for leasing a lot at Arrowhead are as follows :
1. Applicant must be a legal resident of Wichita Falls.
2. Application to be furnished by the Director of Parks and Recreation
to be filled out .and returned to the Director of Parks and Recreation not
later than February 15, 1967 and must be accompanied by $48.00 or $60.00, as
the case may be, which will be credited to the first year's lease or forfeited
if applicant fails to execute;lease.
3. Dates for the first public meeting for the purpose of drawing for
order of lot selection, will be March 1, 1967, Memorial Auditorium.
4. Once applicant has been given a date for selecting a lot, applicant
will have until the end of that date to execute the lease agreement or forfeit
his deposit. A refund will be allowed up until the deadline date for the
selection of a lot.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 678 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen I{ill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays : None
Item 5
David Alford, Director of Public Safety, requested that impoundment fees
of the Municipal animal shelter be changed.
i ORDINANCE NO. 2296
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5-3, SECTION 5-5 AND PARAGRAPH (a)
OF SECTION 5•-66, CHANGING THE IMPOUNDMENT FEES FOR DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS.
Moved by alderman hill that Ordinance No. 2296 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote
Ayes: Alderman Bill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays : None
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Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO. 679
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
f THAT certain contract dated January 23rd, 1967 between the City of Wichita
Falls and the American Red Cross providing for the exchange of properties
in Block No. 7 of the Bellevue Addition is hereby approved, and the City Manager
is authorized to execute such contract for the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 679 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
' Item 6b
RESOLUTION NO. 680
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS TO SERVE IN THE ELECTION OF
JANUARY 31, 1967.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following persons are hereby appointed officials to serve
at the el—e-o being held in this City on January 31, 1967:
COUNTY CITY
PRECINCT BOX
NUMBER VOTING PLACE JUDGE NUMBER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .• .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .... . . . . .. . . . . . . .
1 Wichita County Court house Mrs. Guy Beard 1
Mrs. J. R. Bell, Alternate
2 Travis School Mrs. Flip Hoskins
Mrs. Guerin Shaw, Alternate 2
3 4 40 Bowie School Mrs. J. H. Raines
Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Alternate 3
4 Lamar School Mrs. Bob Wise
Mrs. E. E. Terrel, Alternate
5 Bonham School Mrs. Bob Pack 5
Mrs. C. 0. Wages, Alternate
6 Lutheran School Mrs. S. H. Rider 6
Mrs. E. G. Brown, Alternate
7 F, 54 Eastside Jr. High School Gym Mr. C. E. Jackson 7
Mr. A. L. Wilson, Alternate
8 Fain School Mrs, A. D. January 8
Mrs. Pat Cohen, Alternate
9 Lamar Street Pharmacy Mr. Dan Rivkin 9
Mrs. H. L. McCloud, Alternate
10 Naval Reserve "Training Mrs. Fred Martin 10
Mrs. h1. F. Feltman, Alternate
11 Reagan Jr. High School Mr. R. S. England 11
Mrs, Elmer Odom, Alternate
13 $ 26 Jefferson St. Fire Station Mrs, Mozelle Laseman 12
Mrs. R. J. Condon, Alternate
14 F 45 Crockett School Mrs. Steve Marchand 13
Mrs. R. B. Wiseman, Alternate
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COUNTY CITY
PRECINCT BOX
NUMBER VOTING PLACE JUDGE NUMBER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
15 Alamo School Mrs. R. E. Benson 14
Mrs. J. C. Davidson,
Alternate
16 & 57 S. H. Rider School Mr. Johnny Adams 15
Mr. Elton Penrod, Alternate
17 Southside Assembly of God
Church Airs. R. B. Dodd 16
Mrs. Lee Callaway, Alternate
19 4 44 Giddings St. Fire Station Air. P. R. Flake 17
Mrs. P. R. Flake, Alternate
20 $ 22 Zundelowitz Jr. High School Mrs. J. R. Ogle 18
Mrs. Clyde Tucker, Alternate
21 $ 53 Harrell School Mrs. B. B. Stevens 19
Mrs. George Wyatt, Alternate
23 Buchanan St. Fire Station Mr. George Smoot 20
Mrs. IV. T. Box, Alternate
24 Sam Houston School Mrs. George Stracener 21
Mrs. T. M. Moore, Alternate
25 Helenic Parish House Mrs. George Bartosh 22
Mrs. A. J. Junk, Alternate
12, 30
£, 48 Midwestern University Airs. Ralph Bracken 23
Student Center Mrs. Maelta If. Dickensheets,
Alternate
51 Wininger Food Store Mrs. 11. S. Denney 24
Airs. A. J. Grimes, Alternate
18 F, 42 Hirschi High School Alrs. 1V. F. Woodrum 25
Mrs. D. A. Shbbk, Alternate
43 Ben Franklin School Airs. R. W. Rogers 26
Mrs. Lois Itendon, Alternate
46 Texas :Highway Department Mrs. Wiley 1'. Morgan 27
Warehouse Mrs. W. H. Haley, Alternate
47 Carrigan School Mr. C. L. Murph 28
Mrs. C. L. Murph, Alternate
50 McGaha School A-1rs. Lawson Reed 29
Mrs. R. N. Stinson, Alternate
51 Kemp St. Fire Station Mrs. E. E. Wood 30
Mrs. lIubert Thompson,Alternate
52 Ben Milam School 11,1r. R. L. Arnold 31
Mrs. John I%% Jernigan,
Alternate
55 Cunningham School Mrs. Charles Box 32
Mrs. Clyde Lane, Alternate
56 Trinit:y Presbyterian Church Airs. Sarah Lewis 33
Mrs. C. IV. Brock, Alternate
SECTION 2. The presiding judge for each precinct shall appoint such
clerks, not less 'than two nor more than four, as he deems necessary for
the proper conduct of the election.
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ITEM 6b cont'd
Moved by Alderman Davis that Resolution No. 680 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Alderman Davis urged every qualified voter in the city to vote in the
January 31 election.
Item 6c
Permission was requested for the City Manager to institute condemnation
proceedings against Bolin Warehouses, Inc. if negotiations are unsuccessful.
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RESOLUTION NO. 681
WHEREAS, in order to extend the City sewer main to I.D.I. Expressway East
Industrial Area, it will be necessary to cross a tract of land containing 138.42
acres out of Block 16, Kemp and Newby Subdivision of the Cherokee County School
Lands, Wichita County, Texas, said 138.42 acre tract being described in a deed
from D. Ii. Bolin and others to Bolin Warehouses, Inc. , which is recorded in
Volume 917, Page 193, Wichita County Deed Records.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
THAT it is found to be necessary to obtain an easement for the sewer main
across the above described property; in the event the City is unable to purchase
such an easement by negotiation, the City Manager is directed to proceed to
condemn the necessary easement.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 681 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Nays: None
Item 7a —
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the low bid be awarded to Humble Oil Company
in the amount of $63,518.40 for an annual supply of gasoline.
.l $ Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
r Item 7b
�./ Moved by Alderman Burross that the low bid be awarded to Grozier-Mann
Oil Company in the amount of $5,700.00 for an annual supply of diesel fuel.
J Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 7c - - - - - - - -
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the low bid be awarded to American Petrofina
in the amount of $5,038.60 for an annual supply of oil and grease.
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J Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously.
Item 7d
Award of the bid for the Lake Kickapoo grazing lease was considered. A
memorandum was presented from Ed Daniel, Director of Parks and Recreation, and
Dr. Charles Parker, Director of Wichita Health Unit, stating that the chemical
to be used for killing trees around Lake Kickapoo would not be harmful to the
water supply when administered according to directions given. Discussion was
held on how the City could be sure it would be used according to directions,
and Dr. Parker stated that anyone using this spray would be required to have
a state license, and it was his understanding that the state law would take care
of the requirements of properly administering this spray.
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Item 7d cont'd
ti. P. [lodge, Jr.., City Attorney, recommended award of the bid for the grazing
lease to Stanley Williamson.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the bid be awarded to Stanley Williamson
in the amount of $3,051.61, and that the legal department provide protective
measures in the lease, including, chemicals to be used in controlling mesquite brush
for a minimum of 300 acres a year or a total of 900 acres by aerial spray.
Motion seconded by Alderman hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 8 �.
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Permission was requested by K. G. Wilks, Purchasing Agent, to advertise
for bids on 100 tons of fertilizer.
Moved by Alderman Burross that permission be granted to advertise for
bids as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 9
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the following board meetings
be received:
a. Electrical Advisory Board - January 11 U 17, 1967
b. Planning Board - .January 11, 1967
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Alderman hill stated he would like to attend the next meeting of the
Electrical Advisory Board.
Item 10
Moved by Alderman Burross that the following reimbursement contract payments
be made: Water - $2,807.00; Sewer - $163.43; Total $2,970.43
iiawkeye Development Company, Water, University Park Addition,
from December 15, 1965 to December 151, 1966; $2,264.59
13. D. Norris, Water, Edgemere South Addition, from December 3, 1965 to
December 3, 1966; $401.16
D. C. Powell, Water, Omega Addition, from December 17, 1965 to December 17,
1966; $141.25
Motel Development Inc. , Sewer, Loop 165 from December 31, 1966; Steve Ford,
Jr. should receive $81.72, and Fred C. Reimold should receive $81.71 ;
total $163.43
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
f Item 10b
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Tax Adjustments #2827 through #4915 be approved
in a total amount of $24,333.54. r
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Mrs. W. L. Fenner, 1412 North 10th, complained that the petition which had
been turned in for paving of North loth Street had not received attention, and
she felt that it should since they were told it would be on the agenda soon
after January 1. Mr. John Roark, Director of Public Works, stated that they
had intended to bring it to the Council on this date; however, it had come
to his attention that plans and specifications would not be ready before March 26.
Since it would not delay the program in any way, he felt if they waited a few
more weeks it would give others an opportunity to bring in petitions if they
so desired. The Council stated they would do everything they could to see that
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the street is paved.
Mr. W. M. Neimeyer, 1402 North loth, inquired about the drainage, mosquitoes,
and weeds in that area. lie also mentioned a structure in a state of disrepair.
Dr. Parker, Director of Health Unit, explained the procedure used in getting over-
grown lots cut. Alderman Burross stated these procedures were used for the
protection of the property owners, and to give them an opportunity to alleviate
the problem. Alderman Davis suggested these matters to checked into. Alderman
Burross further remarked that in order to take care of problems such as this,
that zoning and minimum housing standards are needed. Bob Hughey, Assistant City
Manager stated that the building inspector has been working in this area, and
trying to enforce the ordinance concerning demolition of buildings.
Mayor Rancier read a letter which the Council proposed to send out to
the citizens urging them to vote against the charter amendment on January 31, 1967.
Various members of the Council made several comments concerning this election.
Alderman Burross stated he did not consider this issue as simple as a salary
increase, as firemen had received an 18.2 percent increase since 19630 with 24.4
percent increase in the police department. The council has been fair in salary
adjustments for all employees, but do not find it necessary to raise salaries
when it is not justified. Alderman Schenk remarked that they were elected to
run a business and when they could justify a raise they would not hesitate to do
so. Alderman Hill asked what good businessman who could get good qualified men
for a certain salary would pay more? Alderman Daniel stated that in any business
salaries are not raised when people are standing in line for a job. Alderman
Davis stated that the fire department employees have received two raises in the
last year, and that their salaries are comparable with others in the state. The
only reason the police department received the 10 percent increase was that they
honed they could attract more prospective policemen who could pass all the re-
quirements, and be accepted into the police department. The shortage has now
decreased from 9 to 5. The Council all agreed that no department could be put
on an equal basis with another department, and that they should be allowed to set
the policies and make the decisions as they were elected to do. It was pointed
out that if this charter amendment is passed, then it would tie the hands of
this council, and any other council.
Ray Martin, Attorney for the firemen, requested that members of the fire
department be allowed to appear. Mayor Rancier informed him that the council does
not deal directly with any city employee, but must be handled through an admin-
istrative channel. Mr. Martin asked if the council was justified in spending
funds �at public expense. Alderman Burross stated it was spent to disseminate
information to the public. Alderman Kruger asked Mr. Martin if he as a citizen
would resent the city council giving citizens answers to both sides of the
question, and how else would lie get that information if they could not disseminate
it? Mr. Martin stated he thought lie would be entitled to it, but not at taxpayers
expense.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of � �✓ 1967.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Ctiv Clerk