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Min 11/21/1967 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building ills November 21, 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 i o'clock P.M. , with the following members present: R. C. Rancier Mayor R. Kenneth Hill X Aubrey Wilson 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 Kruger. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meetings held October 23 and October 27, 1967, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. Mayor Rancier welcomed Alderman Aubrey L. Wilson as a new member of the Council, inviting all in the audience to attend a reception which would be held following the Council meeting. "Item 4 David Allred appeared as a representative of the Red River Zoological and Botanical Society. He stated that they desired a zoo and botanical garden in Lucy Park and offered their help and cooperation in obtaining them. He also stated that various people had offered help in several ways. He felt that perhaps it could be financed by a future park bond issue. Alderman Daniel remarked that they would like to develop Lucy Park; however, the people of Wichita Falls will have to come to the Council with their desires in writing. Mayor Rancier remarked that more planning and more communication should be made in the future. City Manager Jack Davis stated that he feels the Council should make the decision, and then go to the people for approval after information has been given to them. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the Park Department work in conjunction with the Citizens Advisory Committee in regard to the possibility of a zoo and botanical garden. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Item 5 Mr. Roy Wilshire, Traffic Engineer, presented a request for an appropriation ordinance in the amount of $6,502.00 for the purchase of signal equipment at Grant and Kell. y i ORDINANCE no. 2370 AN ORDINANCE r9AKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATEll GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-031-5311, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2370 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None 1114 Item 6a John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed ordinance raising refuse rate on certain properties abutting new alley paving. ,/ '/ ORDINANCE NO. 2371 ORDINANCE SETTING REFUSE RATES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING ALLEY PAVING PROJECTS. Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2371 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6b 1 John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed amendment to the Plumbing and Gas section of the Code of Ordinances. This ordinance would permit conditional approval of certain specified materials for a two-year period, and be subject to inspection by the Plumbing Advisory Board for final approval or extension of conditional approval. Alderman Hill asked who would be responsible if it proved ✓ faulty- the homeowner or contractor. Mr. Roark explained that if within two years it became faulty then it would be the plumber's responsibility, but after that time he did not feel they could hold the contractor responsible. ORDINANCE NO. 2372 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (THE WICHITA FALLS PLUMBING CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A SECTION 23-128 AUTHORIZING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF CERTAIN NEW MATERIALS, FIXTURES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2372 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried by the followipg vote: Ayes: Alderman Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6c David G. Alford, Director of Public Safetv, requested passage of an ordinance prohibiting the use of carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers; also amending the fire prevention code regarding dispensing containers for flammable liquids, trash burning, and flammable decorative materials. ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2373 AN ORDINANCE jOlENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ADDING SECTION 15.38, PROHIBITING THE KEEPING, HAVING IN POSSESSION, USE OF OR PERMITTING THE USE OF CARBON TETRACHLORIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN TIIE CITY LIMITS, PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, PROVIDING A FINE FOR VIOLATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2373 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays : None F ORDINANCE NO. 2374 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 15-15.1 WHICH AMENDS SECTIONS 16.63e, 28.1b, 28.9 AND 28.10a, OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TO THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, BEING PARTICULARLY THE 1965 EDITION THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR DELIVERY OF FIVE (5) GALLONS OR LESS OF CLASS I AND II FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INTO SOUND METAL CONTAINERS, WITH COVER AND SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLAGE, REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE KINDLE AND MAINTAINING OF FIRES AND APPROVAL OF' THEIR LOCATION ON PRIVATE LAND, REQUIRING TRASH TO BE BURNED IN FIFTY-FIVE (55) GALLON FIREPROOF DRUMS WITH HAIL SCREENS OVER THE TOP, 1115 II Item 6c cont'd REQUIRING FLAMMABLE DECORATIVE MATERIALS TO BE FLAMEPROOF, PREVENTING THE TAKING OR MAINTAINING OF OPEN FLAMES OR LIGHTS IN BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC, UNLESS OPEN FLAMES OR LIGHTS ARE KEPT IN GLASS COVERS OR OTHER APPROVED DEVICE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2374 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6d ✓ Roy Wilshire, Traffic Engineer, presented a request for restricted parking on Hampstead. ' ORDINANCE NO. 2375 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (d) OF SECTION 29-114, OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HAMPSTEAD FROM MILBY TO GLENWOOD BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. Moved by Alderman Davis that Ordinance No. 2375 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7a RESOLUTION NO. 738 WHEREAS, R. Clay Underwood has resigned his position as Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee to devote his time to his business interests; and, WHEREAS, during the few years that Mr. Underwood was Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee he devoted a tremendous amount of his time and talents to public affairs which will be of lasting benefit to this community and its people; and, WHEREAS, a dynamic individual with the qualities of leadership such as are possessed by Mr. Underwood is a great asset to a city and his departure from the Citizens Advisory Committee is a real loss to this City. NO1V, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The appreciation of the citizens of Wichita Falls be extended to R. Clay Underwood for his many contributions to the community and that best wishes be extended to him for his future success and happiness. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 738 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Various members of the Council lauded Mr. Underwood for his devoted service to the City, after which the Mayor presented the resolution to him. Mr. Underwood thanked the Council for their leadership, stating that the citizens of Wichita Falls owe them a debt of gratitude. Item 7b Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a recommendation on the charges at Lakeview Cemetery. The Park Board had previously agreed that the present charges are too low. r I 1116 Item 7b cont'd ' RESOLUTION NO. 739 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT: : The following prices shall be charged at Lakeview Cemetery: Adult space $ 25.00 Infant space 12.50 Family lot 200.00 Opening and closing infant grave 10.00 Over time charges for all Saturday services shall be $20.00. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 739 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7c r A proposed resolution and contracts for sale of water to M. 0. Rife, Jr. , and Bridwell Oil Company for water flooding oil leases was presented. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. , explained that he had been contacted by Mr. Fred Stephens, petroleum engineer for Rife, regarding damage to the wells if the / water were cut off for any reason. It was his opinion that water could be reduced by seventy-five percent for a temporary time without damaging the wells. It was requested by Mr. Stephens that the contract contain some pro- vision for such an instance. V. ` RESOLUTION NO. 740 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Those certain contracts for the sale of water to M. 0. Rife, Jr. , Jr. and Bridwell Oil Company for water flooding oil leases, copies of which are attached hereto, are hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute such contracts for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 740 be passed with the fol- lowing addition to the last paragraph of the contracts: " however, that such amount shall not be reduced below 25 000.. . provided, ns without City's first giving Rife (Bridwell) two months notice asoothateheday can develop a new source of water supply." Motion seconded by Alderman Bill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen, Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 8a Award of the following bids for traffic signal equipment for Grant-Kell t intersection was recommended by Ben Shelton, Director of Finance. r a. Signal poles, controller, and detectors in the amount of $5,612.57 to Econolite b. Signal heads in the amount of $889.12 to Marbellite Company, Inc. Moved by Alderman Kruger that bids be awarded as recommended, for a total amount of $60501.69, Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. Item 8b Roy Wilshire, Traffic Engineer, recommended award of the bid for paint striping machine to Wald Industries, Inc. , in the amount of $13,920.00. f r 111.7 II 1 Item 8b cont'd Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid for paint striping machine be awarded to Wald Industries, Inc. , as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 8c III � r John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, recommended award of the following bids for Sanitation Department equipment. a. Industrial Disposal Supply Company 2 each 24 c.y. Compaction Bodies 12 each 5 c.y. Trailers 5 each 3 c.y. Containers $28,012.05 b. International Harvester Company 2 each 39,000 GVW Trucks 6 each 81000 GVW Pickups $31,910.00 c. Industrial Disposal Supply Company 63 each 3 c.y. Containers $18,230.94 45 each 4 c.y. Containers He also recommended that 16 additional 3 c.y. containers be purchased at the unit price in the low bid. Moved by Alderman Davis that low bids for sanitation equipment be awarded as recommended, and that authority be granted to purchase 16 additional 3 c.y. containers. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 9a Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, requested permission to advertise for bids is follows in estimated annual quantities. a. Automotive Storage Batteries - 180 b. Gasoline - 400,000 gallons c. Diesel Fuel - 60,000 gallons j d. Oil and Grease - 8,000 gallons e. Tires and Tubes - 400 tires; 300 tubes Moved by Alderman Hill that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. ' Item 9b V _ Permission was requested by John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, to advertise for bids for hot-mix asphaltic concrete surface for the 1968 Street Reconstruction Program. Moved by Alderman Daniel that permission be granted to advertise for bids for I hot-mix asphaltic concrete surface as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 9c Permission was requested by David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, to advertise for bids on one aerial platform truck and three 1000 gallon pumpers for the Fire Department. Moved by Alderman Kruger that permission be granted to advertise for fire fighting equipment as requested. i Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. ills Item 10a Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, recommended approval of Tax Adjustments No. 1 through No. 65, and No. 6037 through No. 6115, for a total amount of $16,033.78. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Tax Adjustments be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 10b Bob Hughey, Assistant City Manager, presented a request for waiver of Fire Code requirement at 115 Indiana for Wichita Container Company. Waiver of the require- ment that an automatic sprinkler system be installed in this "H" class occupancy was requested. Wichita Container Company has agreed to an alternate method of fire control set out by the Fire Marshal and Chief Building Inspector. Moved by Alderman Schenk that waiver of the automatic sprinkler system be allowed, ✓ but that in the event any obstacle should occur (such as a rise in insurance rates) that they be required to install the sprinkler system. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item loc It was recommended that the Lake Arrowhead recreation plan by Schrickel and Rollins be accepted. A copy of the plan is in the Library and Parks Department office. Moved by Alderman Hill that the Lake Arrowhead recreation plan be accepted. J Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 11 a - d Moved by Alderman Davis that minutes of the meetings of the following Boards and Commissions be received: a. Planning Board - November 15, 1967 b. Park Board - October 24, 1967 c. Traffic Commission - November 14, 1967 d. Electrical Board - October 24, 1967 Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. f Item 12 Moved by Alderman Schenk that the following water reimbursement contract payments be approved in the amount of $4,189.44, and sewer reimbursement contract payments be approved in the amount of $1,936.06, for a total amount of $6,125.50, as follows: Hamilton Investment Company, Water, Eighth Supplemental Addition of the Country Club Estates from October 30, 1966, to October 30, 1967; $742.54 Ilawkeye Development Company, Water, Section D 2 and E 2 of University Park Addition from October 51, 1966, to October 15, 1967; $3,446.90 Robert Seabury Real Estate, Sewer, Sections 1 and 2 of West Rivercrest Addition from March 1, 1966, to November, 1966; $148.95 Hamilton Investment Company, Sewer, October 31, 1966, to October 31, 1967; $220.38 t Hamilton Investment Company, Sewer, Eighth Supplemental Addition of the Country Club Estates from October 30, 1966, to October 30, 1967; $106.22 Sunnyside Development Company, Joe A. Best, Jr. and Ralph Hines, Jr. , Sewer, Section 2 A and Section 2 B of the Sunnyside Heights Addition from October 29, 1966, to October 29, 1967; $495.19 Item 12 cont'd Norman Downing, Sewer, Second Supplemental Addition to Park Place from October 31, 1966, to October 31, 1967; $106.49 Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, Sections D 2 and E 2 of University Park Addition from October 7, 1966, to October 7, 1967; $858.83 Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. Item 13 At the last regular council meeting, North Texas Rehabilitation Center requested financial support in the amount of $7,500 for the coming year. City Manager Jack Davis recommended that $5,000 be contributed to them and to the North Texas Mental Health Center during this fiscal year alone, and that they be notified that the City does not assume the obligation of further financial support after this year. It was felt that local government funds could be utilized more directly in other areas, and that they would continue to receive these requests for support £rom other agencies should they continue this course of action. The contribution to North Texas Mental Health Center was begun in 1961, and has progressed from $1,800 to $7,500. Moved by Alderman Hill that the City Manager's recommendations be followed, and that each organization be allowed $5,000 this year, and no further assistance in the future. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, who felt a study should be made to determine what avenues could be explored to seek operational funds. Alderman Daniel stated it was the Board's responsibility of these organizations to seek other sources. City Manager .jack Davis explained that the school and county have more responsibility for participation in these areas since patients are referred to each by them, but that the City has no direct responsibility. The motion was carried unanimously. City Manager Jack Davis presented a budget request from Community Action Corp- oration in the amount of $2,472.00. Contribution-in-kind was also acknowledged in F the approximate amount of $11,000. This is a budgeted item. Moved by Alderman Davis that the budget request be granted. JI Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Ed Daniel, Director of Planning, presented a request from Mr. Clayton A. Tompkins for waiver of sidewalk on Lot 9, Block 2, Brentwood Estates. The waiver was requested because there are no sidewalks on Taft Street at this time. This sidewalk would be along the side of the residence. Mr. Tompkins wrote a letter to the City Council, attention directed to Jack Davis, City Manager, stating that he agreed to construct the sidewalk in the future, if required. Moved by Alderman Kruger that the sidewalk waiver be granted. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. k Mr. Orville L. Snyder, 4204 Pecos, appeared regarding an alley opening between Pecos and Aspen. City Manager Jack Davis suggested he talk with Mr. Ed Daniel, Director of Planning. del Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:20 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this _.11...`_:- day of 19 . ATTEST: Mayor ALL', City Clerk 4 a a l THE STATM THIS CONTRACT entered into� thy_._ the 1967 ;da 2l"t: - , o � b t'.t"E an 1.11 Ci'l.--y Of W"c1 'ta Palls, Texas, Called "City„ , and Bridwell Oi.1_ Company.. hereinafter called "Bridwell" c.� W I T H 1_, S S L 1 II: In consideration of the mutual covenants herein Con- tained, City and Bridwcll do hereby ac;ree as follows ; City agrees to sell to Bridwell- raw wager from Lake: Arrowhead to be used for water flooding Bridwell ' s oi_1 on the ualsell lease in Lake Arro;a'head basin. - TilepProductionProductionn , nlaxil?lum �:,iottnt of water to be sold under this contract shall be Fifty Thousand (50, 000) gallons per day. It is agreed that Bridwell will pay to the City for such water at the rate of five (5) cents per thousand l ( , 000) gallons, and such water shall be pumped from the lake at no cost to the City. Bridwell shall furnish and maintain at its expense at the pumping site metering equipment of a standard t / Ype accept- able to City. City shall bill Bri-a ell monthly for the wate r. used during, the previous month, and Bridwell C �hall pay for such Water � ith_in thirty (30) days after the date of such bill. . This contract shall emend for a period of fifteen years, or as long as oil is produced in poying quantities f r.l^rn such Halsell. lcaso' "i_chcve" K shorter. It is understood thr_:t the rate paid for w q' •, tC.... Ll1?c_,(_'t tlil S contract shall he subject to c}1,-ii�c�o pit. sur.}� tir��• ors t1W • - rate:", wit.h:i.n th,:, City of V'"i ch i i a Palla are cj�tlqaq . 2 such rate, W"thill Lho rate, - C"ry Of Mhlta p,,, , to be Pa id by Bridwell proportionately. contra, -1 At any time 00 drought, suff or other time when there is icic" supply of Water for munic . In- the right to curtail the Pul:J-)OSCS, CI ty reserves hereunder; however, amount Of water to be cold to rridwe that ll such sl reduced below Twonty-p We Thounaho Without Cit l (25, 000) loll not b I y gallons s first per day Bridwe giving Dridwell two months notice 11 can develop WITNESS a n so that new No of water supply. OUa HINDS as Of the date first stated above . CITY ITY Or JqIC111T A PALLS By: City manager ATTEST: Ci y Clerk GRID; ELL OIL COMPANY BY. L: t_• 10, _ y a t.•_. f call,; r v + Nly- -. , o: c On roll A� snas coy , ...L.. . 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