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Min 09/11/1967 1084 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building Items 1 $ 2 September 11, 1967 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 X S. M. Lyons X James M. Davis X Aldermen Leroy Daniel X Max Kruger X Cletus C. Schenk X Jack Davis City Manager If. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Davis. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Hill that the minutes of the meeting held September 5, 1967, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Mayor Rancier read a policy statement (attached) regarding tree relocation on bond projects. Moved by Alderman Kruger that this policy be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. f /Item 4 V / RESOLUTION NO. 723 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore borrowed the sum of $150,000 from the City National Bank in Wichita Falls, for the purpose of improving and furnish- ing the Memorial Auditorium building; and, WHEREAS, the promissory note given in evidence of such loan is due on or before September 29th, 1967, and it is deemed advisable to make a new temporary loan from said bank in the amount of $125,000 in renewal and extension of a part of said loan; said temporary loan shall be payable on or before March 31st, 1968, at an interest rate corresponding to the market rate of 91 day U. S. Treasury bills as quoted one week preceding the execution of the loan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Public notice is hereby given that, at the meeting of the Board of Aldermen on September 25th, 19670 an ordinance authorizing such loan shall be considered by the Board of Aldermen. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 723 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lyons, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None i Item 4a ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 724 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore borrowed the sum of $4000000 from the City National Bank in Wichita Falls, which sum was used by the City to pur- chase Block 257 of the Original Townsite of the City of Wichita Falls; and, 1085 Item 4a cont'd WHEREAS, the promissory note given in evidence of such loan is due on or before September 30th, 1967, and it is deemed advisable to make a new temporary loan from said bank in renewal and extension of such loan; such temporary loan shall be due on or before March 31st, 1968, at an interest rate corresponding to the market rate of 91 day U. S. Treasury bills as quoted one week preceding the execution of the loan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Public notice is hereby given that, at the meeting of the Board of Aldermen on September 25th, 1967, an ordinance authorizing such loan shall be considered by the Board of Aldermen Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 724 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays : None Item 5 v Mr. Tom Fairclough appeared as President of the Wichita Falls branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He stated that he also represented Mr. James Williams, who is President of the Wichita County United Political Organization. He reported that at a meeting of the NAACP held on August 8, they endorsed the City sales tax and bond issue, with the exception of the Civic Center. Mr. Fairclough also stated that the NAACP and UPO recommend passage on an ordinance which would specify activity, function, size, appointment, and criteria for appointment of members to the Human Relations Committee as an official committee:, instead of the semi-official status which it no holds. In response to a question by Alderman Kruger, Mr. Fairclough explained that he did not feel that an ordinance would solve all problems, but would be an effective beginning for more future activities. Alderman Daniel stated it was his belief that the committee can work more effectively as an informal group. Alderman Davis expressed a desire that the Council consider the matter of an ordinance to see what some of the duties might be. Mayor Rancier stated that he had given thoughtful consideration to discussions they had on different occasions, and he recommended that City Manager Jack Davis seek the advice of the human Relations Committee to find out whether they think it should be enlarged, or if any ordinance would help, and invite Mr. Fairclough and any other individual to appear before them for discussion on such a committee. Moved by Alderman Daniel that the Mayor's recommendations be followed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. i Item 6 Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, requested approval of an appropriation ordinance for work done by the auditors. ORDINANCE NO. 2352 V AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-021-45042, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2352 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None 1086 -Item 7a ORDINANCE NO. 2353 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 56 OF THE FLORAL HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2353 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7b i r ORDINANCE NO. 2354 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON KELL WEST EXTENSION FROM KEMP BOULEVARD TO FAIRWAY BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH ASPHALT PAVERS, INC. , WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS FOR THE THE CONSTRUCT- ION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND PERFORMED; DIRECTING 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 THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE_ ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2354 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Lyons, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen 'Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None i Item 7c ORDINANCE NO. 2355 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS TO HOLD THE ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1967 ON THE QUESTION OF THE ADOPTION OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN THE CITY. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2355 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None s Item 8a Mr. Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the following re- commendation on bids for Hamilton Park Tennis Center. a. Accept low bid of Ever-Ready Electric Company in the amount of $40624.00. b. Accept low bid of Johnson Fence Company in the amount of $4,881.67. ✓ c. Reject and re-advertise on cement sidewalks - only one acceptable bid received. d. Re-advertise on asphalt overlay since no bids were received. e. Reject and re-advertise on Laykold surfacing -only one bid received. Moved by Alderman Kruger that the recommendations of Mr. Rigby be accepted. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 8b Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the recommendation of Homer Hunter Associates for award of the bid on the roadway and embankment on 1087 Item 8b cont'd Bridwell tank at Luke Arrowhead. He recommended award of the low bid of Heber Brantley in the amount of $20,700. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid of Heber Brantley be acdepted in the amount of $20,700. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. i � Item 9 Permission was requested by Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, to advertise for bids for a new depository contract. Moved by Alderman Kruger that authority be granted to advertise for bids for a new depository contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 10 Moved by Alderman Schenk that the minutes of the meetings of the Planning Board held August 16, 1967, and the special Park Board held September 7, 1967, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. Item 11 Moved by Alderman Davis that the following water reimbursement contract pay- ments be approved in the amount of $607.52, and sewer reimbursement contract pay- ments in the amount of $2,839.47, for a total amount of $3,446.99. Joe A. Best and Ralph Hines, Jr. , Sunnyside, Development Company, Water, Sunnyside Heights Addition, Section B, Sunnyside Lane from Lucas to Best Street, from August 23, 1966 to August 23, 1967; $438.65 John Mark Hirschi, Water, Willow Brook Addition, Section #1 from August 31, 1966 to August 31, 1967; $168.87 Hamilton Investment Company, Sewer, Second Section of the 7th Supplemental Addition to the Country Club Estates, from August 24, 1966 to August 24, 1967; $147.52 Hughes Development Company, Inc. , Sewer, Faith Village Unit #4, from August 30, 1966 to August 30, 1967; $1,686.86 John Mark Hirschi, Sewer, Willow Brook Addition, Section #1 from August 31, 1966 to August 31, 1967; $24.54 Hill and Moore, A Partnership, T. E. Hill, Jr. , and Larry Moore, Sewer, for Christine Road in Hursh Addition from August 31, 1966 to August 31, 1967; $136.56 Larry Moore, T. E. Hill, Jr. and A. R. Dillard, Jr. , Meadow Lake Company, Sewer, Section A, Meadow Lake Addition, from July 250 1966 to July 25, 1967; $301.51 C. W. L. Dennis and Elmer- Dennis, Sewer, Section One, Lake View Manor Addition from July 21, 1966 to July 21, 1967; $389.52 Harold M. Davis, A. B. C. Construction Company, J. H. Galloway, W. 0. Simpson, and Mrs'. L. M. Crunk, Sewer, Marlow Addition from August 1, 1966 to August 1, 1967; $152.96 Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. ✓ Item 12a Mayor Rancier recommended the following appointments as an Architectural Committee for Lake Arrowhead. a 1088 Item 12a cont'd Bob Seabury (homebuilder) as Chairman Donus Ricks (architect) Mrs. Joe Hancock (housewife) Archie Cameron (layman) Joe Bashara (layman) City Manager Jack Davis explained that the purpose of this committee is to control the appearance of buildings at Lake Arrowhead in order to keep the lake area attractive. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the recommended appointments be made. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 12b The Council committee composed of Aldermen Schenk (as Chairman), Hill, and Lyons, to study the ambulance ordinance, recommended that the decision be postponed until the next council meeting for further study. Moved by Alderman Hill that action be postponed for further study. Motion seconded by Alderman Lyons, and carried unanimously. Dr. Steed appeared, stating that he felt there was no need to delay; that they have petitioned for an extension of their normal, medical service, and does not feel there is any way it can be abused. Alderman Daniel explained that he would like to have an ordinance so that they can control abuse; that they must represent the City of Wichita Falls as well as they can. Kenneth Thompson, Jr. , President of Gold Cross Ambulance Service, was in favor of the two-week delay. He desired to consult with his attorney, and that they would like to meet with the committee. He stated that Gold Cross has not, nor will they ever refuse service to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. Item 13 John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a report on paving request for 22nd and 23rd Streets adjacent to the expressway. Mr. R. C. Mann, 2200 Broad, had suggested in a neighborhood meeting at Ben Franklin School that the City should pave j these two streets at taxpayers expense since direct access to the central business district could no longer be gained by Broad Avenue due to construction of U.S. 287 Expressway. No petitions have been received requesting paving on these two streets. Mr. Roark did not recommend paving at taxpayers expense, and feels they should not deviate from standard assessment paving procedures. He presented a proposed ordinance in the event the Council desired that a special construction project should be initiated immediately. Moved by Alderman Schenk that passage of an ordinance be deferred, and let the property owners have an opportunity to express themselves, and to participate in the assessment paving program. Also, that Mr. Mann be notified to present a petition if they desire their street paved under the assessment paving program. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. v ` Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a report from a meeting with Mr. Schrickel, who is a landscape artist employed for Lake Arrowhead recreation development. Mr. Schrickel predicted that more than one million persons would visit Lake Arrowhead the first year after it was filled, and would bring a lot of money into the City. He recommended a marina, a golf course below the dam, a ranger station for control of activities on the lake, designated areas for fishing, hunting, water skiing, and swimming, and trailer camps. This lake will benefit area people as well as the City of Wichita Falls. v v Mayor Rancier read a policy statement on leasing of Lake Arrowhead lots(attached). V Moved by Alderman Schenk that this policy be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. 1089 City Manager Jack Davis presented a letter from Nita Akin requesting that the fee for the use of the Auditorium be waived for "Theatre Arts 67" on October S, 6, and 7. This request is made in view of the fact that the Steinway Concert Grand Piano will become the property of the City Auditorium, and will be presented at that time. tie recommended approval of their request. Moved by Alderman Hill that the City Manager's recommendation be approved, and fees waived. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Mayor Rancier appointed a Council Committee consisting of Aldermen Davis (Chairman) , Daniel, and Hill to study the automobile tax and bring a report to the Council. Mrs. Wayne Wiggins, 3212 Avenue T, appeared with a request to hear the traffic engineering department's report on the traffic count at Kell and Grant. David Alford, Director of Public Safety, stated that they have some counts, but their entire recommendations have not been completed. Roy Wilshire reported an August 30 count on Grant in both directions of 4686 vehicles; on Kell in both directions of 6622 vehicles, both counts during a 24-hour period. Mayor Rancier stated that a flashing light had been installed and was in operation during school hours. In her opinion the flashing light was not sufficient, and he suggested that she appear before the Traffic Commission. Alderman Kruger reminded her that the Traffic Commission acts as an advisory committee, and that the Council can either accept or reject their recommendations. Mrs. G. H. Parker, 2800 Grant, appeared desiring a regular traffic light rather than a flashing signal. She stated that her child fell out of their car in this intersection and was narrowly missed by a car coming from another direction. Mayor Rancier explained that this matter will be given to the Traffic Commission for study, and that the Traffic Commission and Traffic Department will do their best to do what is right. J Russell Jack Ballard, 1207 Kemp, appeared regarding discrimination of minority groups in employment practices, stating he realized the City was not guilty of this. He also requested that the Council take some action in obtaining bus service for the East side. Rogers Ben Brown appeared in favor of the bond and sales tax issue. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously . The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:20 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this �� day of _.,t967. fir• Mayor ATTEST: City Cler ' 16 Policy statement C I. y Coul- 'Cii on lic 0. Lille a Lli ChalliCal true intent L Ll:C c s relocate existing L L Dc Lor coi,_sLrucLion pLirposes in the proj)OScd bond pro ' ho Council"CLIlli. L 1 1,A L Lilo Clltlre C0m11juniLy benefits by the of Lrt2cS ill ()'I- city will Mal&e every possible effort Lo lean"'_ 0.-':JistL`lI�� is unfcasil)lc we will rcpj IIL 0 _ rc;!)'",cc IOSL dill'_ to cc)nsLZucLion. The `_")Vel:-"' L�',c IZ LI o c aIL i 0 f f o I:L s 1­2 ToCa Lion will 1)0 attc 4 1) c-' "Ile tree size is six inches CLIIIICLO.r and an e: L;L after the street widen- lii com'pla":'2. SII-IOULd I- - _rcc size 7DO in excess Of Six inches in the tree willL 1-0 c rc:I -h a native tree of this area from, natural Srowt.I 5jj' L-'I L a sloe nog less than four inches in di=meter. The City of 1"'ichita falls ldi,l assume no responsibility for I ­uarantcei the life or gro%,jL i-o any tree located within the parkway. AO financ­`L,' rc-iyk-,burse.L _m--- �L at will for tracs -w 7e made to abutting property owners ,I.LCn cannot be relocated either because of tree size or inade- quate parkway. ihe City will not be responsi'Dle for relocatin- trees on 'La-,-,-- - chased for right-of-way since t:7�e cost includes suer'c,' items. Every � �70rt will be made to coopprate with the individual owner to locate trees in a beneficial position. 'v7e believe that such a policy is in Public interest and that all citizens will benefit thereby. 'olicv �3 1%' c IL-i L,i P';i Lla C 1,Ly C Q)i i n(-, L I- 11, BU/ Le-is Ln' o Darin-)' the acol"'iSi' L170", 01- IiInk-; for Arrowhead space was secured -)r r C c r 0�1 L o n anc, nu"D I i C U 0. A narL-i-on of this land was sct aside 0 r iecsin -o', t thoso. pcoplo dlesirin� to construct cabins around the Lake. 'ic City L'Council ' olL rosiuon,' S o' Wichita Falls should have priority L that for 'Lho lO;Is-'-I"(- of such lots. '-_)Li'I)seci-u,�i.iLly, _L 1� L' two drawings were conducted .�ahcre Jvcitizens of tj-.0 City co(iId I'eterf-.iinc, the order for lot selection. si-nco' the co""lI)IcLion of th,:' sc.1CCt1iJn periods, residents not: previously able Lo U'() so or, a first come - first serve I s L s . 150 wC tL,.r­-ront lots have not bocn selected at L,,"-S Since Lake Arrovlhcad serves a re,-ioaal area and since all city rc;,, cic:111'-s have had an opportunity to choose a lake lot if they so desire, Lit(; CJL'_-Y Council beliovi�s ci7,aL a relaxation of the present policy is in order. ikia previously announced intent of ',--he City to eventually annex these areas to city for control purposes would also make every cabin owner a city property ow-nor. fherefore, the City -Council intends to open the leasing of lots to nor.-residents after November 1, 1-967 . Any local resident should make his choice before that date if ha desires a water-front lot. After that daze the-Parks and Recreation Department will accept applications for leasing on a first come - first choice basis, including non-residents. A sli,,rlit-ly hig'nCr fee May be charged non-residents due to extra book- kcepin- and personnel costs. Since L_-Icc Arrowhead will serve a w de rc'­ion as a r,_--crcational area and :since rentals from lake lots will be used in maintenance at the lake, we believe that this change of policy is in the public interest of the citizens of Wichita Falls.