Min 09/05/1967 1079
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
September 5, 1967
Items 1 $ 2
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called session
on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 11:30
o'clock A.M. , with the following members present:
R. C. Rancier Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill X
S. M. Lyons X
James M. Davis X Aldermen
Leroy Daniel X
Max Kruger 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 Hill.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the minutes of the meeting held August 28, 1967,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Y Item 4
A proposed resolution was read by Mayor Rancier calling the Bond Election to
be held on September 28, 1967.
RESOLUTION NO. 722
RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of said City deems it advisable to issue the bonds
of said City for the purposes hereinafter stated.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS:
1. That an election shall be held in said City on the 28th day of September,
1967, in the several regular Election Precincts of said City, and at the several
regular Polling Places, as hereinafter set forth; and the following election officers
are hereby appointed to hold said election at each of said Polling Places, respectively:
In Election Precinct No. 1, at the Wichita County Courthouse, 7th and Lamar,
with Mrs. Guy Beard, Presiding Judge, Mrs. J. R. Bell, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. Mary Virginia Gould, Mrs. L. L. Kuntz, Mrs. Marie Wilson, and Mrs. Clarence Cossey,
Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 2, at the Travis School, 303 3rd Street, with Mrs. Flip
Hoskins, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Guerin Shaw, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Maggie
Satterwhite, and Mrs. Victoria Navarette, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 3, at the Bowie School, 1200 Trout Street, with Mrs.
J. H. Raines, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs.
M. 0. Moore and Mrs. W. E. McDonald, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 4, at the Lamar School, 2206 Lucas Street, with Mrs.
Bob Wise, Presiding Judge, and Mrs. La Nora Taylor, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mr. Bob {Vise, and Mrs. E. E. Terrell, Clerks.
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In Election Precinct No. 5, at the Bonham School, 3101 Armory Street, with Mrs.
Bob Pack, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. D. Wates, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. 0. R.
Clark, and Mrs. T. E. McLendon, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 6, at the Lutheran School, 2222 Brook, with Mrs. S. H.
Rider, Presiding Judge, Mrs. E. G. Brown, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Jake
Harris, Mrs. J. N. Catter, and Mrs. Frank Weidman, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 7, at the East Side Jr. High School Gym, 700 Flood
Street, with Mr. C. E. Jackson, Presiding Judge, Mr. A. L. Wilson, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mrs. Georgia Mae Jones, and Mrs. Eva. Crawford, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 8, at the Fain School, 1404 Norman Street, with Mrs. A. D.
January, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Pat Cohen, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Howard
Collins, Mrs. Richard White, Mrs. Al Flack, and Mrs. Keith Nelson, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 90 at the Lamar St. Pharmacy, 1500 Lamar Street, with
Mr. Dan Rivkin, Presiding Judge, Mrs. H. L. McCloud, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. James Scott, and Mrs. Rena Ziegler, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 10, at the Naval Reserve Training Center, 1823 Fifth
Street, with Mrs. Fred Martin, Presiding Judge, Mrs. M. F. Feltman, Alternate Pres-
iding Judge, and .b1rs. Raymond L. Shelton, Mrs. Viola Chandler, and Mrs. Ralph Wooley,
Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 110 at the Reagan Jr. High School, 1104 Broad Street, with
Mr. R. S. England, Presiding Judge, Mr. Elmer Odom, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mr.
Claude Ritche, and Mrs. Elmer Odom, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 12, at the Jefferson Street Fire Station, 507 Jefferson,
with Mrs. Mozelle Laseman, Presiding Judge, Mrs. R. J. Condon, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mrs. L. A. Edwards, and Mrs. J. W. Laseman, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 13, at the Crockett School, 3015 Avenue I, with Mrs.
Steve Marchand, Presiding ,Judge, Mrs. R. B. Wiseman, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs.
Walter E. Hunter, and Mrs. Olin Burnett, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 14, at the Alamo School, 1912 llth Street, with Mrs.
R. E. Benson, Presiding Judge, Mrs. J. C. Davidson, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. Lou Ella Barker, and Mr. Shirley Donnell, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 15, at the S. H. Rider High School, 4611 Cypress, with
Mr. Johnny Adams, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Lowell Longly, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. Lee Johnson and Mrs. Marlin Patrello, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 16, at the Southside Assembly of God Church, 2124 Broad
Street, with Mrs. R. B. Dodd, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Lee Calloway, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mrs. Herman Hestand, and Mrs. Burl Welch, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 171, at the Giddings Street Fire Station, Avenue H F,
Giddings, with Mr. P. R. Flake, Presiding Judge, Mrs. P. R. Flake, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mrs. Clyde Tittle, Mrs. Lila Stone, and Mrs. Ray Counts, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 18, at the Zundelowitz Jr. High School, 1706 Polk Street,
with Mrs. J. R. Ogle, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Clyde Tucker, Alternate Presiding Judge,
and Mrs. I. C. Presson, and Mrs. L. N1. Byars, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 19, at the Harrell School, 3115 5th Street, with Mrs.
B. B. Stevens, Presiding Judge, Mrs. George Wyatt, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs.
C. E. McDonald, Mrs. C. R. Cowles, and Mrs. A. W. Jinks, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 20, at the Buchanan Street Fire Station, 1800 Buchanan
Street, with Mrs. W. T. Box, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Kirk Moore, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mr. W. T. Box, Mrs. W. J. French, and Mrs. W. N1. Lorance, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 21, at the Sam Houston School, 2500 Grant Street, with Mrs.
George Stracener, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Bill Graham, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. W. 0. Alexander, and Mrs. Otis Hickey, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 22, at the Helenic Parish Houe, 3804 Seymour Road,
with Mrs. George Bartosh, Presiding Judge, Mrs. A. T. Junk, Alternate Presiding Judge,
and Mrs. Joe Edd Sweatt, and Mrs. E. L. Keen, Clerks.
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In Election Precinct No. 23, at the Texas Highway Department District Headquarters
Building, 1601 Southwest Parkway, with Mr. Ray Martin, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Ralph Bracken,
Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Charles Sherefesee, Mrs. Vera Knight, Mrs. Gene
Richie, and Mrs. Joe Crenshaw, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 24, at the Wininger Food Store, 601 N. Broadway, with
Mrs. H. S. Denney, Presiding Judge, Mrs. A. J. Grimes, Alternate Presiding Judge, Mrs.
C. A. Jackson, and Mrs. Lawrence Radford, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 25, at the Hirschi High School, 3106 Borton Lane, with
Mrs. W. F. Woodrum, Presiding Judge, Mrs. D. A. Shook, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. Kermit D. Baker, and Mrs. Wallace Jeffress, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 26, at the Ben Franklin School, 2112 Speedway, with Mrs.
R. W. Rogers, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Lois Hendon, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs.
Aubrey Wilson, Mrs. Joe Steele, and Mrs. Roy Childress, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 27, at the Texas Highway Department Warehouse, N. Beverly
Drive, with Mrs. Wiley T. Morgan, Presiding Judge, Mrs. W. H. Haley, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mrs. D. L. Orms, and Mr. Wiley T. Morgan, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 28, at the Carrigan School, 1609 Blonde, with Mr. C. L.
Murph, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. L. Murph, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. J. D.
Dixon, Mrs. J. R. Snider, and Mrs. E. W. Stoker, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 29, at the McGaha School, 1537 Hampstead, with Mrs.
Lawson Reed, Presiding Judge, Mrs. R. N. Stinson, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs.
Bruce Freeman, and Mrs. Elton White, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 30, at the Kemp Street Fire Station, 3400 Kemp Street,
with Mrs. E. E. Wood, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Hubert Thompson, Alternate Presiding
Judge, and Mrs. Jack Lynch, and Mrs. Ralph Ruth, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 31, at the Ben Milam School, 2906 Stearns, with Mr.
R. L. Arnold, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Edmond Majewski, Alternate Presiding Judge, and
Mrs. John High, and Mrs. John Trout, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 32, at the Cunningham School, 4107 Phillips, with Mrs.
Charles Box, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Clyde Lane, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs.
Tommie Bunch, Mrs. C. A. Fant, and Mrs. W. T. Hester, Clerks.
In Election Precinct No. 33, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hughes & Phillips,
with Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. W. Brock, Alternate Presiding Judge,
and Mrs. Titus Mitchell, and Mrs. Edith Eckert, Clerks.
By approving and signing this Resolution the Mayor of said City officially con-
firms his appointment of the aforesaid election officers to serve at said election;
and by adopting this Resolution the Board of Aldermen of said City approves and concurs
in the appointment of the aforesaid election officers.
2. That at said election the following PROPOSITIONS shall be submitted in
accordance with law:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds
of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount
of $390,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature
serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at
rates not to exceed 5 1/2 % per annum,for the purpose of constructing and per-
manently equipping a community health unit building; and shall said Board of
Aldermen be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual
ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds
and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity?
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds
of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount
of $770,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature
serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at
rates not to exceed 5 1/2% per annuip, for the purpose of purchasing and improving
lands for park purposes; and shall said Board of Aldermen be authorized to levy
and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount
sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to
pay said bonds at maturity?
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PROPOSITION NO. 3
Shall the Board. of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of
said City, in one or more series or issues; in the aggregate principal amount of
$375,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature
serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at
rates not to exceed 5 1/2 % per annum, for the purpose of constructing and perman
ently equipping fire stations in said City; and shall said Board of Aldermen be
authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual interest on said
bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity?
PROSPOSITION NO. 4
Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of
said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of
$3,235,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature
serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at
rates not to exceed 5 1/2 % per annum, for the purpose of constructing and
permanently equipping a civic activities center in said City; and shall said Board
of Aldermen be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad
valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and
provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity?
PROPOSITION NO. 5
Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of
said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of
$10,670,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature
serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at rates
not to exceed 5 1/2 % per annum, for the purpose of constructing and improving
streets in said City, and providing drainage in connection therewith; and shall
said Board of Aldermen be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected
annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficinet to pay the annual interest on said
bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity?
3. That the official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accordance
with the Texas Election Code so as to permit the electors to vote "FOR" or '".AGAINST"
the aforesaid propositions, which shall be set forth in substantially the following form:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
FOR )
THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH UNIT
BUILDING BONDS
AGAINST )
PROPOSITION NO. 2
FOR )
THE ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS
AGAINST )
PROPOSITION NO. 3
FOR )
THE ISSUANCE OF FIRE STATION
BONDS
AGAINST )
PROPOSITION NO. 4
FOR )
THE ISSUANCE OF CIVIC ACTIVITIES
CENTER BONDS
AGAINST )
PROPOSITION NO. 5
FOR )
THE ISSUANCE OF STREET AND DRAINAGE BONDS
AGAINST )
4. That only resident, qualified electors who own taxable property in said City
and who have duly rendered the same for taxation shall be entitled to vote at said
election.
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Item 4 cont'd
S. That notice of said election shall be given by posting a substantial copy
of this Resolution in each of the Election Precincts of said City and also at the City
Hall, not less than 15 days prior to the date set for said election; and, and a sub-
stantial copy of this Resolution also shall be published on the same day in each of
two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in said City,
the date of the first publication to be not less than 14 days prior to the date set
for said election.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 722 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and after the following discussion, was carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
City Manager Jack Davis explained that the Citizens Advisory Committee had con-
sidered both Grant and Duncan Street projects, but that these projects do not meet the
minimum use criteria to be included as a bond item. Grant Street is scheduled in the
budget for the coming year, and Duncan Street should be included in the two years
following, in two phases.
Alderman Hill inquired about the maturity date and interest rate of the proposed
bonds. Mr. Frank Medanich, of the First Southwest Company, explained that the 40
years and 5 1/2 percent interest rate are maximum figures according to law, and are
used as such.
The question was brought up on qualifications of voters. City Attorney H. P.
Hodge, Jr. explained that anyone who is a resident qualified voter may vote on the sales
tax issue; however, to vote on the bond issue a :person must be a resident qualified
voter and own either real or personal property assessed for taxation.
✓ ✓ Jimmy Kouri had requested to be heard, but asked that Charles Collins appear in
his stead. Mr. Collins, who resides at 3509 Seymour Road, expressed appreciation for
the many improvements in the City, but appeared in regard to the proposed paving of
the Old Seymour Road to Kemp Boulevard, which is included in the bond program. He
stated that there is a group of citizens who do not understand the paving as it is
set up. They feel if the street is widened to four lanes that it will deteriorate
the value of their property to have a wider street and faster traffic on it. They
would like to see the road improved, but feels it is not necessary to expend that
much money on it. fie then read a petition, and presented it to the mayor. Mayor Rancier
and Alderman Kruger requested that Mr. John Roark, Director of Public Works, explain
what is planned for that street.
✓ Mr. Roark explained that the purpose of Seymour Road was suggested as a collector's
street to collect and disperse traffic east and west and north and south in that existing
area. No truck route or main arterial street is planned, and the facility is only to
handle traffic that is presently existing on that street. The street would be widened
to four, eleven-foot lanes. At Santa Fe where there is now a sharp curve, it would
continue in an easterly direction. Heavy truck traffic and speed would be limited.
Assessment would be made for curb and gutter where none exists now. No right-of-way
acquisition is planned west of Santa Fe, but a few tracts would be required east of
Santa Fe.
Alderman Daniel stated that the purpose was not to increase traffic, but to make
a better street for the people in that area to travel on.
Mr. Clay Underwood, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, stated that
the Transportation Committee has made a thorough study, and has presented their
recommendations only after serious and lengthy discussion. They have also attempted
to solve both street and drainage in that area.
f° Mr. James Williams expressed a desire that Duncan Street be included in the bond
program. City Manager Jack Davis stated that he had explained to Mr. Williams that
the Duncan Street project would probably be done quicker as a budget project than as
a bond project because of its lower priority, even though it would not be included in
the budget until 1968-69. The Council agreed that the budget method was best.
Mr. Wayland Keith, 2208 Piedmont, inquired whether.,the,cost of moving the railroad
along Kell is within this bond issue. City Manager Jack Davis stated that it was.
Mayor Rancier explained that the City and State will share the cost. All of the City's
portion for the proposed Kell Freeway will be used for right-of-way acquisition and
drainage.
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Mr. Best, 3305 Seymour Road, stated he came to the meeting for information, and not
necessarily to oppose, but after hearing the explanation he is in favor of the change
on Old Seymour Road. He feels if it were widened to four lanes that it would be safer
than at the present time.
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Mr. L. J. Ferguson, 3515 Seymour Road, asked if it were possible to extend the
street to 31 feet all the way. Alderman Schenk stated that with the small amount
of cost difference involved it would be foolish to make it 31 feet when for only a
small amount more they can have a 44-foot street.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this // � ay of L, yr�G , 1867.
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