Min 10/23/1967 1106
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
October 23, 1967
Items 1 & 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 X
S. M. Lyons X
James M. Davis X Aldermen
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Leroy Daniel Absent
The invocation was given by Alderman Davis.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting of October 9, 1967, be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
At this time Mayor Rancier read a letter of resignation from Mr. Clay Underwood
as member and chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee. The mayor stated that he
regretted this decision very much; that Mr. Underwood has made a tremendous contribution
to our city, and hates to lose his leadership, but knows that other develpments will be
forthcoming from his work.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Mr. Underwood's resignation be accepted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
r Item 4
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A proposed Resolution and Ordinance was presented, authorizing the City of Wichita
Falls hospital contract. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. , explained that the City agrees
to make ten annual payments of $800000.00 to the hospital for its support. The County
will also participate for 15 years at the rate of $160,000.00 per year.
Mayor Rancier opened the public hearing on the hospital support. As no one desired
to be heard, it was declared closed.
RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE NO. 2363
AUTHORIZING CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, HOSPITAL CONTRACT.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution and Ordinance No. 2363 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lyons, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
f At this time Mayor Rancier recognized Mrs. Betty Wages, Executive Director of the
North Texas Rehabilitation Center. Milton Karrenbrock, a member of the Board of Directors,
read a letter from Tom B. Medders, President, requesting financial aid for the budget of
the North Texas Rehabilitation Center, and presented a detailed report of last year's
operation. He then introduced Mrs. Wages.
v Mrs. Wages explained that the Center was originally organized in 1948. During the
past five years their expenditures have increased from $12,000 to $68,000, with last
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Item 4 cont'd
year's expenses being $53,497.64. She stated that this is the first year they have
reached such a financial hardship, and that they need the City's help badly. Their
expected shortage this year is $38,000. She stated they do not participate in
United Fund because the Board members feel that United Fund cannot give them all they
need. They are requesting $7,500 each from the City, County, and School system.
Funds are also requested from surrounding cities included in their 8-county area.
She stated that last year they had 186 patients; that no one is turned away for any
reason, regardless of their ability to pay for treatment. She also gave a schedule
of their charges.
Mayor Rancier stated that they would give this request some study.
Item 5a
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✓ A proposed amendment to the dog ordinance was presented for consideration.
% ORDINANCE NO. 2364 a
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-11, 5-45, 5-46 AND 5-57 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, AND ADDING SECTIONS 5-59 AND 5-60;
PREVENTING DOGS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE; PREVENTING CERTAIN DOGS UPON THE
PREMISES OF ONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER; PREVENTING PERSONS FROM INTERFERING :!
WITH THE ANII`'IAL WARDENS IN CARRYING; OUT THEIR DUTIES; QUARANTINING OF RABID
DOGS, ANIMALS AND ANIMALS WIICH HAVE BITTEN PERSONS; COST OF IMPOUNDING BITING
ANIMALS; REQUIRING DOGS TO NEAR COLLARS OR HARNESS WITH ATTACHED CURRENT
RABIES TAG AND CITY PERMIT TAGS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2364 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 5b
A proposed ordinance was presented regarding the sale of model glue. City
Manager Jack Davis stated that the other ordinance has not been successful, and
that Jimmy Kouri and others had pointed out the need for a study of this ordinance. / .
David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, stated that they had some scatteredf''f
problems in this area. Alderman Schenk commended Mr. Kouri for bringing this to
the attention of the Council. V
Mr. Jimmy Kouri, 3315 Seymour Road, appeared, stating he had stopped selling
model glue because of the amount and frequency of the sales to high school and
college youth. He stated that a local wholesaler sells from 50 to 60 cartons of
glue each week, and it seems highly improbable that there are that many models
being built. He also stated that permanent brain damage can be done by glue
sniffing; that some of these boys are over 18, but under 21, and he would recommend
the age be changed to 21 years instead of 18 years.
Mayor Rancier commended Mr. Kouri for his refusal to sell model glue.
ORDINANCE NO. 2365
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTEI: 20 OF TIfE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 20-10.1, "GLUE - SALE
AND USE OF 'MODEL GLUE' FOR UNLAWFUL PURPOSES"; DEFINING "MODEL GLUE" AND
"KIT"; PR0HI13ITING THE SALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF "MODEL GLUE" TO ANY PERSON
UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT WRITTIN CONSENT OF SUCH MINOR'S
PARENT OR GUARDIAN, EXCEPT AS PART OF A "KIT"; PROHIBITING DISPLAY OF "MODEL
GLUE" ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; PROHIBITING ANY PERSON FROM CARRYING "MODEL
GLUE" WITT. CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROHIBITING ANY PERSON FROM INTENTIONALLY
OBTAINING "MODEL GLUE" FOR THE PURPOSE OF INDUCING OTHERS TO VIOLATE CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVER-
ANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman (Till that Ordinance No. 2364 be passed, increasing the age
limit in Section 4 to under 211, instead of under the age of 18 years.
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Item 5b cont'd
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
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v ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2366
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A TEMPORARY LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $510200, IN RENEWAL
OF A PART OF A PREVIOUS LOAN FOR A HOSPITAL NURSE CALL SYSTEM.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2366 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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A proposed ordinance was presented determining the necessity for curb
and gutter improvements on a portion of the 1968 reconstruction paving program.
ORDINANCE NO. 2367
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AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS OF PORTIONS OF
AVENUES, STREETS, AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
DESIGNATED AS A PORTION OF TIIE 1968 RECONSTRUCTION PAVING PROGRAM, DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING
SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2367 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
J ✓ Item 6a
John P. Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, presented a request from Bridwell
Oil Company for the purchase of raw water from Lake Arrowhead for the purpose of flood-
ing their lease.
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RESOLUTION NO. 736
/ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City of Wichita Falls is hereby authorized to sell to Bridwell Oil Company
raw water from Lake Arrowhead to be used for water flooding the Bridwell Halsell Lease
on the east side of Lake Arrowhead. Bridwell Oil Company shall be charged for such
water at the rate of five (5) cents per one thousand (1000) gallons, and such water
shall be pumped from the lake at no cost to the City. The amount to be used is est-
imated at fifty thousand (50,000) gallons per day.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 736 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
City Manager Jack Davis stated that the Bridwell Oil Company desired a contract
for an extended period of time. It was felt that Rife Oil Company might also desire
one, since the City had previously agreed to sell water to them for flooding. The
Council requested that contracts be prepared and submitted for consideration.
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Item 6b
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John P. Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, requested approval of a resolut-
ion accepting paving on Lake Arrowhead dam and final estimate in the amount of
$22,021.18.
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 737
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and J. F. Foster $ Sons entered into a
contract dated July llth, 1967, wherein said contractor agreed to pave the road
across the Lake Arrowhead dam in Clay County, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the project has been completed in accordance with the plans and spec-
ifications; and,
WHEREAS, a final estimate has been furnished on such project, which shows the
total amount of work done as $22,021.18, none of which has been previously paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The construction of the above project by said contractor is accepted by the
City of Wichita Falls, the final estimate is approved, and the City Manager is
directed to pay to the contractor the amount due as whown on such estimate.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 737 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 7
r Joe C. Smith, Director of Public Utilities, recommended award of the following f/d
low bids for water system improvements Project 1967-A for northwest Wichita Falls.
a. One Million gallon Elevated Steel Water Tank to Chicago Bridge and Iron
Company, in the amount $159,645.00.
b. Water Mains and Pump Station to Panhandle Construction Company, in the
amount of $223,601.35.
Moved by Alderman Davis that the two low bids be approved, as stated in Mr.
Smith's letter.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
City Manager Jack Davis stated that this water line will cross the MKT Railroad,
and authority is requested to execute an agreement with the railroad company author.
izing the City to cross their railroad right-of-way.
Moved by Alderman Davis that authority be granted to enter into such agreement
with the 1IKT Railroad Company.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
Approval was requested by Lloyd Rigby for Change Order No. 1 to the contract
with Ever-Ready Electric Company in the amount of $129.00 for material and labor
needed to provide two drinking fountains at Hamilton Park Tennis Center.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Change Order No. 1 be approved as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 9a
Permission was requested by K. G. Wilks, Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids /
for airport furniture and fixtures.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that authority be granted to advertise for bids as
requested.
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Item 9a cont'd
;,lotion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 9b
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Permission was requested by K. G. Wilks to advertise for bids for one Paint
striping machine for the Traffic Engineering Department.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested.
/ Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
Item 9c
Joe C. Smith, Director of Public Utilities, requested permission to advertise for
bids for extension of a 24-inch water main at North Beverly Drive and Maurine to tie
to the booster station that is included in the 1967-A water system improvements. Est-
imated cost is $78,000. Funds are available from unobligated water revenue bond money.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lyons, and carried unanimously.
Item 10
Same as Item 5c.
Item 11 a u b
Moved by Alderman Schenk that minutes of meetings of the following boards be
received.
a. Planning Board - October 11, 1967
b. Plumbing Advisory Board - October 40 1967
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
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City Manager Jack Davis explained that the Area Health Facility Planning Commission
has requested $500.00 each from the City and County for operation during the coming
fiscal year. The County has given its approval, and he recommended City participation
in this amount.
Mr. Davis also recommended participation in the amount of $500.00 for a feasibility
study to be conducted by Hudgins, Thompson, Ball and Associates, Inc. , for a health
facility master plan of the old Catholic School property. This study has been requested
by the Wichita Falls Area Health Facility Planning Commission, and the County will
also participate in a like amount.
ORDINANCE NO. 2368
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM TIIE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND TO
ACCOUNT NUMBER 091-00281, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2368 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lyons, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Alderman hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2369
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
091-0029, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2369 be passed.
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Item 12 cont'd
`'otion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
?.yes : Aldermen Hill, Lyons, Davis, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Item 13
"Soved by Alderman Kruger that the following water reimbursement contracts in the
amount of $23,233.32, and sewer reimbursement contracts in the amount of $1,508.46
be approved in a total amount of $3,741.78, as follows:
Ilawkeye Development Company, Water, Section E 3, Exhibit A of University Park,
from September 6, 1966 to September 6, 1967; $672.46
Lynwood homes, Inc. , Water, Lynwood (Vest, Section #1 from September 1, 1966
to September 1, 1967; $1,560.86
Skyline Developers, Inc. , Sewer, Section 2 A in Fountain Park, from September 17,
1966 to September 17, 1967; $493.49
Lynwood homes, Inc. , Sewer, Lynwood Nest, Section #1 from September 1, 1966
to September 1, 1967; $439.45
Ilawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Section E 30 Exhibit A. University Park,
from September 6, 1966 to September 1, 1967; $128.17
Joe R. Farabee, Sewer, Sewer, Farabee Addition, from September 1, 1966 to
September 1, 1967; $79.51
Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Section B, Loch Lomond Addition, from
September 1, 1966 to September 1, 1967; $367.84
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Mayor Rancier read a letter of resignation (for business reasons) from Alderman
Lyons, who resigned as Alderman Place 2, effective at the close of the Council Meet-
ing this date. The Mayor stated that he deeply regrets that Mr. Lyons has found it
necessary to resign; that his contribution to the Board of Aldermen has been sub-
stantial, and that he has given thoughtful consideration to actions taken by the
Council. He also commended him for his stand taken on certain issues, and regrets to
lost his association. The aldermen all expressed their pleasure at having served
with Mr. Lyons, stating they would miss him on the Council.
Alderman Lyons stated that it would be a great thing if everyone could serve at
least one term on the City Council to see how it works, and feels there would be
a lot of minds changed.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Mr. Lyons resignation be accepted, with regret.
Motion seconded by Alderman hill, and carried uananimously.
Mayor Rancier stated that the remaining members of the Council will select
someone to serve unitl the next election is held.
Moved by Alderman Iiill that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this =-�'J'a—>day of 1967.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk