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Min 02/26/1968 1166 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 26, 1968 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 P.M. , with the following members present : R. C. Rancier Mayor R. Kenneth Hill X James M. Davis X Leroy Daniel X Cletus C. Schenk X Jack Davis City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Max Kruger Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Daniel. Mayor Rancier welcomed the Camp Fire Girls to the Council meeting, and called upon Mayor Susan Beer and all the Camp Fire Aldermen to come to the platform and sit with each official they represented. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Hill that the minutes of the meeitng held February 12, 1968, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 4 Canvass of the returns of the election held February 13, 1968 was had at this time with Mayor Rancier reading the returns, and the City Clerk recording same. RESOLUTION NO. 777 RESOLUTION CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WICHITA CITY OF WICHITA FALLS WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of said City duly ordered an election to be held in said City on the 13th day of February, 1968, on the PROPOSITIONS hereinafter stated; and WHEREAS, said Board of Aldermen has investigated all matters pertaining to said election, including the ordering, giving notice, officers, holding, and making returns of said election; and WHEREAS, the election officers who, held said election have duly made the returns of the result thereof, and said returns have been duly delivered to said Board of Aldermen. 'WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: 1. That the Board of Aldermen officially finds and determines that said election was duly ordered, that proper notice of said election was duly given, that proper election officers were duly appointed prior to said election, that said election was duly held, that due returns of the result of said election have been made and delivered, and that the Board of Aldermen has duly canvassed said returns, all in accordance with law. 2. That the Board of Aldermen officially finds and determines that only resident, qualified electors who own taxable property in said City and who have duly rendered the same for taxation were allowed to vote at said election, and that the following votes were cast at said election on each PROPOSITION submitted: 1167 Item 4 cont'd PROPOSITION NO. 1 5140 VOTES: FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS 3221 VOTES: AGAINST ) PROPOSITION NO. 2 4651 VOTES: FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER SYSTEM 3679 VOTES: AGAINST ) REVENUE BONDS PROPOSITION NO. 3 3342 VOTES: FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS (GENERAL PURPOSES) 4968 VOTES: AGAINST ) PROPOSITION NO. 4 3255 VOTES: FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS (LUCY PARK) 5048 VOTES: AGAINST ) PROPOSITION NO. 5 2531 VOTES: FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS (ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS) 5775 VOTES: AGAINST ) 3. That the Board of Aldermen officially finds, determines and declares the result of said election to be that PROPOSITIONS 1 & 2 so submitted have each re- ceived a favorable majority vote and has carried, and that the WATERWORKS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS and the SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS may be issued in accordance with law. PROPOSITIONS 3, 4 & 5 each failed, and the PARK BONDS (GENERAL PURPOSES, LUCY PARK, ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS) shall not be issued. Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 777 be passed, certifying results of the special election. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Daniel, Davis, and Schenk. Nays: None 1 Item 5a `Y' A proposed ordinance was presented, making an appropriation to pay for the February 13 bond election. ORDINANCE NO. 2391 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-012-4507, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2391 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 5b Pappropriating $60 000. A proposed ordinance was resented , 00 for payment to the Wichita General Hospital Board as the City's portion for Phase One of the 1168 Item 5b hospital improvements. This amount was pledged in Resolution No. 602, passed on May 24, 1965. This is a one-time cost. r ORDINANCE NO. 2392 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-091-0002, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2392 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None F Item 6a Ed Daniel, Director of Planning, presented a request from the First Mexican Baptist Church for an alley closure in Block 157, Original Townsite. ORDINANCE NO. 2393 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 157 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT. Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2393 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6b A proposed ordinance was presented with three amendments to the administrative code. ✓ ,. ORDINANCE NO. 2394 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS BY ADDING DIVISION 10 CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF ' PLANNING AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, BY ADDING DIVISION 11 CREATING A DEPARTMENT l OF WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND BY ADDING DIVISION 12 CREATING A GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Moved by Alderman Davis that Ordinance No. 2394 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6c A proposed ordinance was presented setting speed limits on Windthorst Read, Fairway Boulevard, Kemp Boulevard, and FM 367. These changes were previously approved by the Traffic Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 2395 I IJ t AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29-91, OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM SPEED ZONES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2395 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: 1169 Item 6c cont'd Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6d A proposed ordinance was presented increasing the refuse rate on certain prop- erties abutting new alley paving. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, stated that they had paved 71 alleys, and had approximately 19 remaining to be done on petitions received. c ORDINANCE NO. 2396 ORDINANCE SETTING REFUSE RATES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING ALLEY PAVING PROJECTS. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2396 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None 1' Item 6e a A proposed ordinance was presented approving and adopting estimates of constr- uction costs, setting the date for the benefit hearing, and awarding the contract to Timmins and Anderson in the amount of $35,126.60 for curb, gutter, and drainage �� I structures on Call Field Road, Ridgeway Drive, and Hatton Road, all of which are portions on the 1968 Reconstruction Paving Program. ORDINANCE NO. 2397 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR ASSESSMENT PAVING AT CALL FIELD ROAD FROM UNIVERSITY AVENUE TO BOREN AVENUE, AT RIDGEWAY DRIVE FROM BORTON STREET TO MAURINE STREET, AND AT HATTON ROAD FROM U.S. 281 EXPRESS- WAY TO EAST CITY LIMITS, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ALL CONSIST- ING OF PORTIONS OF THE 1968 RECONSTRUCTION PAVING PROGRAM; FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED; 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; PRO- VIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2397 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None ' Item 6f John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed ordinance govern- ing relocation of buildings acquired on projects under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program. City Manager Jack Davis stated that they will regulate very closely where they will be moved. A low cost housing subdivision could be made where feasible and �� t needed. ORDINANCE NO. 2398 ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS IN REGARD TO THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS; SETTING FORTH•.CERTAIN GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF PARAGRAPH 2204.3 OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE IN REGARD TO MOVING OF HOUSES ACQUIRED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PROJECTS UNDER THE 1967 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1170 Item 6f cont'd Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2398 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing purchase of land for overhead storage tank and pump station. RESOLUTION NO. 778 WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Wichita Falls to obtain from Ernest Robertson a certain tract of land containing 1.124 acres, more or less, out of the A. R. Collins Survey, Abstract 414, Wichita County, Texas, for the purpose of construct- ing thereon an overhead water storage tank, and the sum of $5,000 is a fair and reason- able price to pay for such tract of land; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Wichita Falls to obtain from Home Devel- opment Corporation a certain tract of land containing 0.434 acres, more or less, out of the Thomas Hardy Survey, Abstract 367, Wichita County, Texas, for the purpose of constructing a water booster pump station, and the sum of $3,550 is a fair and reason- able price to pay for such tract of land. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is authorized and directed to purchase from Ernest Robertson said 1.124 acre tract of land for the sum of $5,000, and to purchase from Home Devel- opment Corporation said 0.434 acre tract of land for the sum of $3,550. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 778 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None r ' Item 7b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing negotiation for purchase of J land for construction of a fire station. r� RESOLUTION NO. 779 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is preparing to commence construction of a fire station, which was one of the projects authorized under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program; and, WHEREAS, a site for the location of the fire station has been selected which must be acquired for this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The acquisition of four tracts of land located in the southwest portion of the City of Wichita Falls on which to construct the fire station is necessary for a public purpose. SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by Warranty Deed, such four tracts of land located in the southwest portion of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the appraised value as deter- mined by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the City. SECTION 3. In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract or tracts for �suc appraised values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract or tracts. 1171 Item 7b cont'd Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 779 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7c RESOLUTION NO. 780 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: That an election be held in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas on April 2, 19680 for electing the following officials of said City: Mayor Alderman . . . . . . . . Place One (Unexpired term) Alderman . . . . . . . . Place Two (Unexpired term) Alderman . . . . . . . . Place Four Alderman . . . . . . . . Place Five Alderman . . . . . . Place Six and that the said election shall be held at the following named places with the following persons as Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges within the following Precincts, to-wit: (The voters residing in the corporate limits of Wichita Falls within the County Precinct Numbers given herein vote in the City Boxes as shown below.) . . . . . . . VOTING PLACES $ JUDGES - MUNICIPAL ELECTION, APRIL 2, 1968. COUNTY CITY PRECINCT BOX NUMBER VOTING PLACE JUDGE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wichita County Court House Mrs. Guy Beard 1 Seventh and Lamar Mrs. J. R. Bell, Alternate 2 Travis School Mrs. Flip Hoskins 2 303 Third Street Mrs. Maggie Satterwhite, Alternate 3 $ 40 Bowie School Mrs. J. H. Raines 3 1200 Trout Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Alternate 4 Lamar School Mrs. Bob Wise 4 2206 Lucas Street Mrs. La Nora Taylor, Alternate 5 Bonham School Mrs. Bob Pack 5 3101 Armory Mrs. C. D. Wages, Alternate 6 Lutheran School Mrs. S. H. Rider 6 2222 Brook Mrs. E. G. Brown, Alternate 7 & 54 Eastside Jr. High School Gym Mr. C. E. Jackson 7 700 Flood Street Mr. C. C. Durkee, Alternate 8 Fain School Mrs. A. D. January 8 1404 Norman Mrs. Al Flack, Jr. , Alternate 9 Lamar Street Pharmacy Mr. Dan Rivkin 9 1500 Lamar Mrs. H. L. McCloud, Alternate 10 Naval Reserve Training Center Mrs. Fred Martin 10 1823 Fifth Street Mrs. M. F. Feltman, Alternate 11 Reagan Jr. High School Mr. R. S. England 11 1104 Broad Mr. Elmer Odom, Alternate 13 & 26 Jefferson St. Fire Station Mrs. Mozelle Laseman 12 507 Jefferson Mrs. R. J. Condon, Alternate 1172 Item 7c cont'd COUNTY CITY PRECINCT BOX NUMBER VOTING PLACE JUDGE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14 & 45 Crockett School Mrs. Steve Marchand 13 3015 Avenue I Mrs. J. W. England, Alternate 15 Alamo School Mrs. R. E. Benson 14 1912 Eleventh Street Mrs. J. C. Davidson, Alternate 16 4 57 S. H. Rider High School Mr. Johnny Adams 15 4611 Cypress Mrs. Lowell Longly, Alternate 17 Southside Assembly of God Church Mrs. R. B. Dodd 16 2124 Broad Mrs. Lee Callaway, Alternate 19 4 44 Giddings St. Fire Station Mr. P. R. Flake 17 Avenue H and Giddings Mrs. P. R. Flake, Alternate 20 4 22 Zundelowita Jr. High School Mrs. J. R. Ogle 18 1706 Polk Mrs. J. C. Presson, Alternate 21 4 53 Harrell School Mrs. B. B. Stevens 19 3115 Fifth Street Mrs. George Wyatt, Alternate 23 Buchanan St. Fire Station Mr. George Smoot 20 1800 Buchanan Mrs. Kirk Moore, Alternate 24 Sam Houston School Mrs. George Stracener 21 2500 Grant Mrs. T. M. Moore, Alternate 25 Helenic Parish House Mrs. George Bartosh 22 3804 Seymour Road Mrs. Bill Graham, Alternate 12, 30 & 48 Texas Highway Dept. Hdqrs. Mr. Ray Martin 23 1601 Southwest Parkway Mrs. Ralph Bracken, Alternate 41 Wininger Food Store Mrs. H. S. Denney 24 601 North Broadway Mrs. A. J. Grimes, Alternate 17 4 42 Hirschi High School Mrs. Dale Shbok. 25 3106 Borton Lane Mrs. Kermit Baker, Alternate 43 Ben Franklin School Mrs. R. W. Rogers 26 2112 Speedway Mrs. Bailey Meissner, Alternate 46 Texas Highway Department Whse. Mrs. Wiley T. Morgan 27 227 North Beverly Drive Mrs. W. H. Haley, Alternate 47 Carrigan School Mr. C. L. Murph 28 1609 Blonde Mrs. C. L. Murph, Alternate 50 McGaha School Mrs. Lawson Reed 29 1537 Hampstead Mrs. R. N. Stinson, Alternate 51 Kemp St. Fire Station Mrs. E. E. Wood 30 3400 Kemp Mrs. Hubert Thompson, Alternate 52 Ben Milam School Mr. R. L. Arnold 31 2906 Stearns Mrs. Edmond Majewski, Alternate 55 Cunningham School Mrs. Charles Box 32 4107 Phillips Mrs. Clyde Lane, Alternate 56 Trinity Presbyterian Church Mrs. Sarah Lewis 33 Hughes and Phillips Mrs. Titus Mitchell, Alternate The presiding judge for each precinct shall appoint such clerks, not less than two nor,more than four, as he deems necessary for the proper conduct of the election. 1173 Item 7c cont'd The Chief of Police shall post a properly executed copy of this resolution, order and notice at the places where the election is to be held, such notice to be posted at least thirty (30) days before the date of said election. Moved by Alderman Davis that Resolution No. 780 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None f Item 7d A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease with Pioneer Restaurants for a portion of property in Block 257, Original Townsite (old Catholic school property) . City Manager Jack Davis explained that the City has not waivered in its purpose of using this land for medical facilities, however, at this time it does not appear that it will be needed for some time. This is a lease agreement only. He also stated that they were working with a parking operator (' on an agreement for parking facilities on the west half of that property. RESOLUTION NO. 781 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for a lease on the southeast one quarter (at the corner of Ninth and Holliday Streets) of Block 257 of the Original Townsite of Wichita Falls, and Pioneer Restaurants has submitted a proposal dated February 19th, 1968, a copy of which is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said proposal by Pioneer Restaurants is accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a lease agreement for the fifteen year period as provided in such pro- posal, and which lease will reserve unto the City the right to accept the two additional five year options. The lease will be dated June 1st, 1968, or sooner if the building has been completed and open for business before that date. Such lease shall be prepared or approved by the City Attorney, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 781 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 8a Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid for airport terminal building furniture be awarded to Wilson Office Supply, Wichita Falls, in the amount of $2,484.38. i Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. / Item 8b Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid for a motor grader to be used at Lake r Arrowhead be awarded to Darr Equipment Company of Wichita Falls, in the amount of \ $15,876.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. ✓ Item 8c Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid for Jasper Street water tower repair and painting be awarded to Water Tank Service Company, Inc. , of Dallas, in the amount of $3,800.00. 1174 Item 8c cont'd Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. Item 8d ? t Moved by Alderman Daniel that the low bid for a tractor and mower for Water Devel- opment Department be awarded to John's Tractor Company of Wichita Falls in the amount of $2,797.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. Item 9a Moved by Alderman Schenk that Tax Adjustments Nos. 1 through 68, 7367 through 7465, and 9223 through 9577, be approved for a total amount of $28,906.56. J Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. Item 9b Appointments to the Civil Service Commission were omitted. Item 9c John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a request from Mr. Lloyd Royal of Royal Oil Company for access to Kell Boulevard immediately east of Fairway Boulevard. Mr. Roark explained that the City had acquired access rights along Kell Boulevard at the time of purchase by negotiation. On those tracts purchased by condemnation, access rights were not obtained. It was recommended that access be granted to this tract as requested provided: J 1. That Mr. Royal provides all necessary drainage structures and pay all costs for the construction of access drives in accordance with regulations of the Traffic Engineer of the City of Wichita Falls. 2. That left turns to and from this tract not be permitted on Kell Boulevard. 3. That Mr. Royal be advised that in the construction of the proposed Kell Free- way, the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad will be located along the south side of the south frontage road and will necessitate crossing the access drives constructed at this time. Mr. Royal should also be advised that the construction of the Kell Freeway will acquire an additional twenty (20) feet of right-of-way in this area. Moved by Alderman Daniel that access to Kell Boulevard be permitted by Royal Oil Company under the specified provisions. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. - - - - - - - - - - /It m 9d John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a request from Tom Harwell for reduction of the paving assessment on North First Street abutting the Scotland Park Motel. According to an appraisal made by Mr. 0. IV. McKenzie, who was employed by Mr. Harwell, the increase in property value was estimated at $400.00. Mr. David Combs was employed by the City of Wichita Falls to make an appraisal of this property, and his report showed an estimated enhancement in value by the paving in the amount Of $1,000.00. City Manager Jack Davis stated that at the time assessment was made the property was deeded to another party. At that time the owner of record failed to make known ` his objection in the 15-day period. The assessment was in the amount of $2,111.00. Moved by Alderman Schenk that they accept the appraisal of $1,000.00, plus the cost the City incurred in obtaining the appraisal. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. 1175 item 10 a, b, c Moved by Alderman Daniel that minutes of the'meetings of 'the following boards and commissions be received: F a. Planning Board - February 13, 1968 ,J b. Plumbing Advisory Board - February 7, 1968 c. Traffic Commission - February 13, 1968 ! '" Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. Item 11 V Moved by Alderman Schenk that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $5,991.76, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $957.91, be approved in the total amount of $6,949.67, as follows: Skyline Developers, Water, Fountain Park, Section 1-D from January 1, 1967, to January 1, 1968; $855.42 T. C. Foley, Water, Brentwood Estates, Exhibit A. from January 9, 1967, to January 9, 1968; $650.87 Skyline Dev. Inc. , Water, Fountain Park, Section 1-A from January, 1967, to January, 1968; $1,563.09 Eden Hills Development Company, Water, East Eden Hills, Sections A and Al, Exhibit A. from January 13, 19670 to January 13, 1968; $1,252.38 B. D. Norris, Water, Edgemere South Addition, South of Edgemere Addition and west of Greenbriar Road, from January 10, 1967, to January 10, 1968; $560.25 Meadow Lake Company, Water, Meadow Lake Addition, Section B. from January 30, 1967 to January 30, 1968; $1,109.75 Skyline Developers, Sewer, Fountain Park, Section 1-D from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1968; $189.43 T. C. Foley, Sewer, Brentwood Estates, Exhibit A, from January 9, 1967, to January 9, 1968; $121.23 Eden Mills Development Company, Sewer, East Eden Hills, Sections A and Al. Exhibit A. from January 13, 1967, to January 13, 1968; $354.89 Meadow Lake Company, Sewer, Meadow Lake Addition, Section B. from January 30, 1967, to January 30, 1968; $292.36 Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously, including the Mayor. Alderman Schenk suggested that the meeting dates of the Board of Aldermen be changed from the .second and fourth Mondays to the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The City Attorney was directed to study this request for a recommendation. Miss Susan Beer expressed appreciation and pleasure for the Camp Fire Girls "Day at City Hall". Each girl represented as Mayor and Councilman presented a bead to the Mayor and Councilmen as a token of appreciation. Beads are earned by Camp Fire Girls for achievements. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:15 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this of z•r�'u�� , 1968. i ATTEST: Mayor City Cler ,�i6' (� �D Q � i'fr� ��a .s 6 ig P. O. BOX 1285 WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76307 February 199 1968 TO: City of Wi ohita Palls FRU21: 0. D. McBride and 'IM. E. McBride SUBJECT: Lease - 1.4505. acres S.". corner of block 257, Cri.7inal Tomnsite Sub-Divisions formerly knc+,vn as Catholic School Property. TER:�,`S: $850.00 monthly, 10 year. period. $1029000.00 $1,000.00 monthly, 5 year option 609000.00 $1.,200.00 nonthly, 5 year option 729000.00 $1,200.0' monthly, 5 yeax• option 729000.00 25 years $3069000.00 After 15 years, options exercised with the understanding that we will vacate and clear the property on a one year notice from the City, if said property is needed for pro- jected riedical expansion. USE: Pionoor Restaurant. Plans enclosed. Picture enclosed. We propose to build a Tourist Attraction Center with a t' elco_ne To �:ichita. FallstQ si;n and a display of objects of interest. 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