Min 02/13/1967 991
Wichita Falls, 'Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
February 13, 1967
Items I & 2
The Board of Aldermen of the City of lichita 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 :
k. C. Rancier Mayor
R. Kenneth hill X
James M. Davis X
Leroy Daniel X Aldermen
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
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Jack Davis City Manager
Ii. P. Bodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Dr. U. C. Burross Absent
I The invocation was riven by Alderman Kruger.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting held January 23,
1967, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Mayor Rancier read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the
hearing on cable TV be delayed for not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days
to enable them to form a special committee to study the effects of such a proposal
on the business community.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that appreciation be expressed to the Chamber of
Commerce for their interest, and that the date of May 15 be set for this hearing.
Motion seconded by Alderman Bill, and carried unanimously.
At this time Alderman Daniel read a report from the committee which was
� y formed to study the initiative petition which was submitted by the Fire Department
for a 56-hour work week. It was their findings that the subject matter of the
petition has been withdrawn from the initiatory process by the state legislature;
that the city's power to legislate has been taken from the city by the state.
(report attached)
r RESOLUTION NO. 682
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF lti'ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
I THAT:
The committee report dated February 13th, 1967, submitted on that date to
the Board of Aldermen by said committee composed of Alderman Daniel, Kruger,
Bill and Burross, be and the same is hereby accepted and approved and the committee
is discharged; further, no further action shall be taken on the proposed measure.
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Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 682 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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Item 4
The canvass of votes was made for the election held on January 31 regarding
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Item 4 cont'd
a proposed charter amendment to equalize firemen's and policemen's salaries.
Mayor Rancier read the returns from each precinct.
81; RESOLUTION NO. 683
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ON JANUARY 31, 1967, FOR A PROPOSED AMEND-
MENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WICIIITA FALLS.
I9IiEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2288 the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls called an election to be held on the 31st day of January, 1967,
on a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Wichita Falls; and,
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on February 13th,
19671, the returns of such municipal election were considered; and,
WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns of said election it was found to
be duly and legally held in all respects, and there were cast at said election
124,553 votes on the proposition that the Charter of the City of iVichita Falls
be amended to require the payment of equal compensation to the members of the
Fire Department and the members of the Police Department of the City of
Wichita Falls.
Such votes were cast as follows:
Votes for such amendment 419311
Votes against such amendment 819197
IVIIL•REAS, it having been found that there were more votes against such
amendment than votes for such amendment;
NOIV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
IICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that the proposed amendment to the Charter of the City
of Wichita Falls was defeated at said election, and that said election was
in all respects legally held in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 683 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Bill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Item 5a & 6a
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Ben Lowell a-npeared as a representative of the Community Action Group
recniestinp assistance for the poverty program. Three counties are represented
in this program. Assistance is requested for services in the amount of
$4,500.00 and cash for salaries in the amount of $3,090.00. The County is
being requested to supply $2,400.00 for this program. lie stated there are
approximately 15,000 people in Wichita Falls with an income of less than
$3,000.00 They hope to elevate 1,500 people from the poverty level by
these services. These services would eventually amount to $913,000.00, the
largest single one being the Neighborhood Youth Corps. The present program
offers training for high school drop-outs. Other cities in this organization
are furnishing* assistance in kind, rather than than cash at this time. lie
stated they would like to have a community center in east Wichita Falls.
He also stated that the program in Wichita Falls has been represented as a
model program in the five-state southwestern region.
Mayor Rancier complimented Mr. Lowell and others who have worked so
diligently in this field.
/ ORDINANCE NO. 2297 '
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM TIfE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT
NUMBER 091-0024, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. f
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Item 5a & 6a cont'd
Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2297 be passed, appropriating
$3,090.00 for the Community Action Group.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Mill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 5b
Mrs. R. E. Van liouten appeared regarding license fees for trailer parks.
She stated that she has a three-trailer park located at 2200 Arthur Street
and the fee is the same for either a large or small trailer park. She stated
that each trailer is on a separate lot with its own street number, and that
gas and electric utilities are on separate meters. She also stated that she
has a very small turn-over in occupants. She stated that she felt about half
the Present rate would be fair.
City Manager Jack Davis stated that the ordinance set the rate at $50.00
up to 20 trailers. For more than 20 the fee is $50.00 plus $2.50 for each trailer
in excess of 20. This rate was set to offset the inspection costs. Seven differ-
ent inspections are made each year from various departments, and they feel this
amount is fair. Recommendations on the breaking point of 20 trailers were taken
from the Trailer Park Guide.
Moved by Alderman Bill that Mrs. Van Ilouten's request for reduced rates be
denied.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 5c
City Manager Jack Davis stated that Jerry Tillery, of Jarratt, Toombs, Cocke,
and Tillery, was unable to be present at this time regarding the audit, but that
he could be here at a later date if they so desired.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the audit for the year ending September 30,
1966, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
Item 6b
John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, stated in a memorandum that bids had
been received for the sale of 17 pieces of used refuse equipment from the Sanitation
Department, and that the high bid on this equipment amounted to $3,025.00. It was
his recommendation that an appropriation ordinance be passed to enable the City
to purchase preventative maintenance equipment operational for each shift.
f ORDINANCE NO. 2298
AN ORDINAANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
045-5302, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2298 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Alderman Bill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
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A proposed ordinance was presented setting rates and charges at the Municipal
Airport.
f� + ORDINANCE NO. 2299
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (FORMERLY
ORDINANCE NO. 2085) FIXING RATES, RENTALS AND CHARGES AT THE
WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
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Item 7a cont'd
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2299 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Moved by Alderman }Till that the City Manager be authorized to execute a
supplemental agreement with King Flight Service, Inc, to contain appropriate
rates.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 7b
Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, recommended passage of an ordinance
setting out pro rata charges for sewer connections in Vista heights - Holliday
Gardens area. A letter was sent to property owners in that area on November 27,
1964, informing them of this charge.
4 1 ORDIM)INCE NO. 2300
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE PRO RATA CHARGE FOR SEIVER CONNECTIONS IN
VISTA HEIGHTS, HOLLIDAY GARDENS AND RELATED AREAS.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2300 be passed, setting the rate
of $2.50 per front foot in this area.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
The expense was greater for these sewer extensions than in some other
areas.
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Item 7c
A proposed ordinance was presented to prohibit the establishment of tattoo
parlors in the City of Wichita Falls. Dr. Charles Parker, Director of Wichita f
Health Unit, stated that recent inquiries had prompted investigation into this
matter, and that tattooing could cause serious illness because of unsterile J
instruments. He also stated that veneral disease can be transmitted in this l
manner.
ORDINANCE NO. 2301 V
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS AND THE
PRACTICE OF TATTOOING WITHIN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; DEFINING THE
TEEMS USED HEREIN; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORD-
INANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND A. SAVING CLAUSE.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2301 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.'
Nays: None
Item 7d
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A proposed ordinance was presented increasing the refuse rates on certain
properties abutting new alley paving. Two alleys were completed with the
cement stabilized construction, but with a decreased width from 12 feet to
9 feet, Mr. John Roark, Director of Public Works, recommended that these property
owners be charged at a rate of 60 cents per foot, which was the rate in the
previous alley program. and that the Director of Finance be authorized to l
reimburse those property owners affected by the decrease in width.
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Item 7d cont'd
S, J ORDINANCE NO. 2302
ORDINANCE SETTING REFUSE RATES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING ALLEY
PAVING PROJECTS.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2302 be passed.
;lotion seconded by Alderman Ilill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the Director of Finance be authorized to
notify the property owners of reimbursements due where width of pavement has
been reduced.
"lotion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2303
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMENT PAVING AT NINTH
STREET FROM EAST IVENONAH TO BEVERLY DRIVE, AND OLD WINDTHORST ROAD FROM
U. S. 287 (EAST SCOTT) 1900 FEET SOUTH, IN THE CITY OF WICHIT'A FALLS, TEXAS;
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE- 0I;'NERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO
ALL OTHERS INTERESTL'D; 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 Hill that Ordinance No. 2303 be passed, awarding the contract
to Timmins and Anderson in the amount of $9,367.80 for curb and gutter on the 1967
street reconstruction program, and setting the date of the benefit hearing on
February 27.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 7f
ORDINANCE NO. 2304
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE. NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF AVENUES, STREETS, AND PUBLIC PLACES IN
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DESIGNATED AS THE 1967 ASSESSMENT
PAVING PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO.
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Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2304 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 7g
Mr. John Roark, Director of Public Works, explained that the Electrical
Advisory Board had recommended a modification of Ordinance No. 2022, the
` electrical ordinance. (recommendation attached to minutes of Electrical
Advisory Board meeting held January 25, 1967) lie stated that a contractor
would not be required to be a master electrician himself, but that he must have
one in his employ. The master electrician would be bonded instead of the
contractor, and no Job could be started or completed without a master electrician
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in the employ of the contractor.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the City Attorney and Director of. Public Works
be instructed to review Ordinance No. 2022, and submit a new ordinance including
all changes necessitated by the proposed modification.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
The Electrical Advisory Board was commended for their efforts in this matter.
` Item 8a
Final acceptance of Lake Arrowhead dam, spillway, and outlet works was
requested by John kuhmann, Director of Water Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 684
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and H. E. Cummins & Sons Construction
Company, Inc. entered into a contract dated March 24th, 1965, wherein said
contractor agf;eed to construct the Wichita Falls Reservoir Dam, Spillway, and
Outlet {Yorks, known as Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, by I'etter dated February 2nd, 1967 Homer A. Bunter, the engineer
on the project, notified the City that said contractor has now fully completed
the construction according to the plans and specifications and recommends
final payment of the remainder of the retained percentage amounting to
$230,821.17; such letter further states that no claims against the contractor
have been filed with such engineer; and,
1,VHEREAS, the City has been informed by United Pacific Insurance Company,
the surety on the contractor's Performance and Payment Bonds, that it consents
to the making of final payment, including retained percentages to such
contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
lwicHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The construction of the above project by said contractor is accepted by
the City of Wichita Falls, and the City Manager is directed make final payment
of all retained percentages to H. E. Cummins 4 Sons Construction Company, Inc.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 684 be passed.
,,lotion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 8b
John Ruhmann, Director of lVater Development, requested approval of a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract
with Homer hunter and Biggs and Matthews dated September 12, 1960, to permit
them to prepare plans and specifications for a proposed bridge and embankment
crossing to replace an inundated county road on the east side of Lake Arrowhead. �
Estimated cost of such crossing is $124.9770.00.
City Manager Jack Davis stated that this would open up a minimum of 100
to 125 lots on the other side of the lake.
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WHEREAS, by contract dated September 12th, 1960 between the City of
Wichita Falls and a partnership composed of Homer A. Hunter Associates, Inc.
and J. E. Biggs, Jr. and R. E. `aatthews, the City employed such engineers
to perform all necessary engineering services necessary as therein set forth
in connection with the construction of the dam , spillway, pump station,
transmission line and necessary appurtenances at Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, the City now desires to build a 160 foot bridge on the east side
of the Lake, and to amend the above contract to provide for the performance by
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Item 8b cont'd
such engineers of the necessary engineering services in connection with the construct-
ion of such bridge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF IvICHITA
FALLS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute an amendment to said
contract of September 12th, 1960 to provide that such engineers shall prepare plans
and specifications for the bridge of approximately 160 foot length, the fill to
elevation 934 feet above sea level, and riprap, together with the necessary surveys
and inspections.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 685 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 8c
John Roark, Director of Public I;'orks, recommended that the City pass a
resolution requesting reconsideration of a study by the Corps of Engineers on flood
control project of Lake i'ichita - Holliday Creek.
RESOLUTION NO. 686
is WHEREAS, under authority of Resolution adopted February 25, 1938, by the
Committee on Rivers and Harbors, house of Representatives, the Corps of Engineers,
U.S. Army, has made an investigation of Holliday Creek to determine the feasibility
of providing improvements for flood protection at Wichita Falls, Texas, and;
WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers proposed a plan for flood protection at Wichita
Falls on which the total cost was estimated to be $9,960,000 with the city's share
of such cost amounting to $5,932.000;
1'WHEREAS, on April 26, 1965, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls
passed and approved Resolution No. 598 which advised that the City of Wichita Falls
respectfully declined to participate in the program with the Corps of Engineers;
IVHEREAS, however, the City of IVichita Falls desires that continued study be
given to the project and that every means be pursued to secure flood control on
Holliday Creek at a cost which can be supported by the City of Wichita Falls;
NOI' , THEREFORE, BL IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Corps of Engineers is hereby requested to reconsider the design and cost
sharing on the Lake Wichita - Holliday Creek Project.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 686 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen "dill, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
At this time John Roark reported that the Corps of Engineers had requested and
received funds to study the drainage of the east brahch of Plum Creek, and that lie
hoped to hear in the next two months that they had reduced the cost in order that
the City can participate with them. This matter will also be presented to Housinp
and Urban Development in the very near future for their consideration.
Item 9a
Moved by Alderman Davis that the low bid be awarded to Central Seed and Feed
in the amount of $5,495.00 for 100 tons of fertilizer for the Park Department.
'lotion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
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gloved by Alderman dill that the following low bids be awarded.
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a. 2 - 7500 G.V.IV. Pickups -(;Morgan Motor Company
2 - 6000 G.V.IV. Pickups $5,9132.40)
b. 5 - 4100 G.V.IV. Pickups - Morgan Motor Company, $6,402.27
c. 2 - Cab & Chassis 18,000 G.V.IV. Trucks - Longhorn Chevrolet Co.
$4,078.20
d. 1 - 180000 G.V.W. Cab 4 Chassis, (International harvester
1 - 7,500 G.V.W. Cab 4 Chassis �5)660.66)
1 - 14,000 G.V.W. Cab 4 Chassis
e. 15 - 4 door sedans - Morgan Motor Co. , $26,470.44
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously.
' Item 9c
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid of R. 0. Green Construction
Company be accepted in the amount of $17,792.00 for hot mix asphaltic concrete
for the 1967 street reconstruction program.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 10
John Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, requested final payment to
Continental Pipe Line Company in the amount of $867.03. This represents final
payment on an agreement for pipeline relocations in Lake Arrowhead at the
expense of the city.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that final payment in the amount of $867.03 be
approved to Continental Pipe Line Company as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item Ila 4 b '^�
Moved by Alderman Daniel that authority be granted to advertise for annual
tire recapping service, approximately 150,000 to 200,000 BIIC Dust, 500 to 1,000 {
gallons DDT-2 Emulsive SB, and 100 to 250 gallons Malathion for vector control. 1
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 12a 4 b
Moved by Alderman Davis that minutes of the Park Board meeting held January 24, ✓ r
and the Electrical Advisory Board meeting held January 25, 1967, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 13a
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In a letter to Ed Daniel, Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. IV. J. Richardson,
Secretary-Treasurer of Funland, Inc. , has requested an option for an extension of
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five years to their present lease which expires on July 1, 1970 under the same
terms and conditions. This request is made because they are in the process of
extending a note beyond the period of their present lease.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to permit an option of
five years to be added to the present lease at Funland.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 13b
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Moved by Alderman Hill that reimbursement contract payments be approved as
follows. Water :is in the amount of $6,762.49; Sewer is in the amount of $960. 13,
for a total amount of $7,722.62.
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Item 13b cont'd
B. D. Norris, Water, Edgemere South ;Addition, South of Edgemere
Addition and west of Greenbriar Road, from January 10, 1966 to January 10,
1967; $2,423.87
Skyline Development Inc. , 1,,ater, Fountain Park, Section 1-A from January,
1966 to January, 1967; $1,505.89
Skyline Developers, Inc. , Water, Fountain Park, Section 1-D from January 1,
1966 to January 1, 1967; $703.33
C. 1` . L. Dennis-Elmer L. Dennis Construction Company, Water, North Indian
Ileights Addition from January 15, 1966 to January 15, 1967; $400.35
.,. Eden Hills Development Company, Water, East Eden Mills, Sections A and Al,
Exhibit A. from January 13, 1966 to January 13, 1967; $1,259. 10
T. C. Foley, Water, Brentwood Estates, Exhibit A, from January 9, 1966 to
January 9, 1967; $469.95
Eden Hills Development Company, Sewer, East Eden Hills, Sections A and Al,
Exhibit A, from January 13, 1966 to January 13, 1967; $348.84
Hamilton Investment Company, Sewer, Blocks 40-41-42 of the Sixth Supplemental
Addition to the Country Club Estates from January 4, 1966 to January 4, 1967;
$256.73
Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Sewer, 4000 York, from January 31, 1966 to
January 31, 1967; $12.27
B. D. Norris, Sewer, Blocks 11-12-13 of Edgemere South Addition from January 4,
1966 to January 4, 1967; $95.93
Skyline Developers, Sewer, Fountain Park, Section 1-D from January 3, 1966
to January 3, 1967; $164.49
T. C. Foley, Sewer, Brentwood Estates, Exhibit A, from January 9, 1966 to
January 9, 1967; $81.87
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by alderman Schenk, anc carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this >zGj day of �{ , 1967.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
COMM'ITTEE REPORT
T0: Wichita Falls Board of Aldermen
FROM;
C DATE: February 13, 1967
ouncil COIT;mlttee, Lero
Members _ Y �ar. el -
4ax �<ruger, Chairman
Renn�,.a Hill
SUBJECT: L ' Dr. D. Clifford Burross
'z"Zi ative Petition for 56-Hour Work Week for Fire Department
This con„;littee was
captioned above aPPointed on December 27
This re � and to report back i966,Y Co tO stud
port is submitted to the Cit Y the petition,
met,ibers, herewith and signed by the individual committee
Recommendation;
It is the finding
g °f this committee
Y, that the subject , based upon the the that
matter of the petition has pbeenn Of the City
has historically entered
process by the State
y entered Legislature. withdrawn from
of firemen and into and pre-empted The State Legislature
local Policemen. We stron p d the regulation
affairs, but do strong, disagree with °f duty hours
recognize it as the this interference in
Since the controlling law.
subject matte
initiatory process r of this petition has 'pee
conducted a we have not considered n withdrawn from the
that the public hearing for that this issue °
City Council purpose. n its merits nor
lution, attached accept the report of thisherefore, we recommend
sider the hereto, that we be dischar discharged Committee and b PetitioReso-
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. a committee to Con_
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Leroy Daniel
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Max Kruger \ ._
Kenneth Hill
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