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Min 06/04/1968 1229 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 4, 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 1:30 o'clock p.M. , with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Ilayor Don Wills. X Harrison E. Taylor X James E. Davis X Aldermen Dick Darner X Max Kruger X Cletus C. Schenk X (Arrived late) Jack Davis City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Davis. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting held May 21, 1968, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Mayor Hill welcomed the visitors in the audience, and recognized Captain Gerald 0. Young and his wife, Nancy, Colonel Hammil, and Major Tomlinson. Ile then asked that Captain and Mrs. Young come forward. The Mayor lauded Captain Young for his bravery in Vietnam, stating that we are all proud of him. Ile then read the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 821 WHEREAS, Captain Gerald 0. Young, United States Air Force, distinguished himself on November 9th, 1967, while serving as a Helicopter Rescue Crew Commander in Southeast Asia. With complete disregard for his own life and safety, Captain Young attempted the night rescue of an Army reconnaissance team under extremely hazardous conditions. In spite of difficult terrain and heavy automatic weapons fire from the enemy, Captain Young managed to take the remaining survivors of the team aboard his helicopter, which was then shot down in flames. Although he was seriously burned, he aided the wounded, he lead the enemy away from his position, and he declined to accept rescue because hostile forces had prepared to ambush the rescue aircraft. Thereafter, he evaded the enemy for more than seventeen hours before lie was rescued. WHEREAS, in recognition of his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, President Johnson awarded to Captain Young, in the name of the Congress, the Medal of Honor; and, W'IIEREAS, Captain Young had previously been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal; and, WHEREAS, the United States of America has become a great nation because of the heroism, the devotion to duty, and the concern for their fellow man, of dedicated citizens of the stature of Captain Young; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is honored to have Captain Young and his family reside here while he is stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base. NOW, THEREFORE, BE I`I' RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT Captain Gerald 0. Young is highly commended for his bravery and his distinguished service to his country; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wednesday, June 19th, 1968 is hereby proclaimed to be Captain Gerald 0. Young Day in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. 1230 Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 821 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None The Mayor then presented the executed resolution to Captain Young, who was given a standing; ovation. Captain Young expressed his appreciation to the Council for this honor, stating that it was comparable to that of receiving the presentation by President Johnson in our nation's capital. He also voiced his and his wife's observation of the friendliness of the people in Wichita Falls. Item 4a The public hearing was opened on curb and gutter and assessment paving on Grant Street. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, explained that the purpose of the hearing is to determine that benefits received from street improvements are equal to or greater than the amount to be assessed. f As no one desired to be heard, the hearing was closed. ✓ t/ ORDINANCE NO. 2419 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF GRANT STREET FROM KEMP BOULEVARD TO AVENUE I IN THE CITY OF WICIJITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING / PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECT- ION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS ANll ENROLL TIIE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2419 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, and Kruger Nays: None ' Item 4b John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, stated that in an ordinance passed at an earlier date, provision was made for demolition of buildings in an unsafe condition. Certain buildings in Area One have been designated as unsafe, and he called upon Mr. Raymond Van Loh, Chief Building Inspector, to show slides of these buildings, all of which are unoccupied. (Alderman Schenk arrived at this time, 7:50 P.P.,%) Mr. Van Loh defined a dangerous building as one damaged so as to become dangerous to life and health. He then showed slides, giving his recommendation on each. The public hearing was opened by the appearance of Mr. J. B. Jamison, 4701 Nursery, who owns the property at 802 Second. tie stated that he had no objection to the two small buildings near the gin being removed; however, he would like some assurance that city facilities in that area would be improved. Ile explained that the streets in that area are very nearly impassable, that they have very little police protection, and no surface drainage. Iie also stated that his property had been subjected to theft and vandalism on different occasions; that fie would like to be a part of an improvement program in that area. Alderman Schenk inquired if they had ever applied for participation paving. Mr. Jamison replied that the last thing which had been done was by his mother about fifteen years ago. lie also stated that people in that area are very limited in funds. 1231 Item 4b cont'd Mr. R. E. Waters, representing Amman and Jordan, 601 Staley Building, appeared stating that the new owner at 511 Burnett intended to make needed repairs to that prop- erty. lie also explained that they were working on the property at 713 Ohio to either demolish it or make other arrangements. Out-of-town persons are involved. Also, that the property at 104 Brook is owned by an out-of-town corporation. Mr. J. Howington, representing Johnson Supply Company, stated they were willing to remodel their building. The Council expressed their appreciation to him. Jack Ballard appeared regarding some houses on the east side which should be demolished, and stated that an open housing ordinance should be passed so that they may demolish these shacks and move to decent houses. ✓ ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2420 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; CON2ANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2420 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5 a A request for an appropriation ordinance for Gold Cross Ambulance service contract was presented by Bob Hughey, Assistant City Manager, due to a supplemental agreement between the City and Gold Cross, and for retroactive payment as a result of passage of Ordinance No. 2358 on September 25, 1967. ✓ ,: ORDINANCE NO. 2421 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 91-0026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2421 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen IVills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6 A proposed ordinance was presented by Roy Wilshire, Director of Planning and Traffic, declaring the necessity for sidewalk construction around and adjacent to certain elementary schools in Wichita Falls under the 1967 Capital Improvements bond issue. These locations were recommended by the School Traffic Safety Committee after One-half the cost of sidewalks will be assessed exhaustive study on a priority basis. the abutting property owners. The committee recommended a pilot project in the amount of $60,000.00. The first priority projects total approximately 30,000 feet. The three priorities represent 58,000 feet. V ORDINANCE NO. 2422 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG PORTIONS OF CERTAIN AVENUES, STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE. CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY ENG- INEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO. Moved by Alderman Davis that Ordinance No. 2422 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None 1232 /Item 7a ;E r A proposed resolution was presented calling a public hearing to consider annexation of certain portions of U. S. 287 and U. S. 281 and adjacent areas. RESOLUTION NO. 822 WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls intends to institute proceedings to annex the following described areas into the city limits i- of the City, to-wit: FIRST PARCEL: A tract of land out of Block 25, Kemp & Newby Subdivision, Cherokee r County School Lands, A-33, Wichita County, Texas,' and being more specifically described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the above mentioned Block 25, said point bears North 0058126" East 1040.55 feet and South 88052134" East 1253.80 fett from the Southwest corner of said Block 25, said point coincides with a point of curvature in the North right-of-way line of U. S. Expressway 287, said point of curvature being opposite U. S. Expressway 287 centerline Station 173 + 63.56; THENCE South 88052134" East 1211.35 feet along said North right-of-way line of U. S. Expressway 287 to a point of curvature; THENCE along said North right-of-way line of U. S. Expressway 287 as follows: South 88052134" East 1211.35 feet to a point of curvature; along a 3.020 degree curve to the left 54.46 feet to a point in said curve for the Southeast corner of Tract One, Expressway East Industrial District, an Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas and the Southeast corner of the Johnson & Johnson tract, said point also being the place of beginn- ing and Southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE and continuing along said North right-of-way line of U. S. Expressway 287 as follows: along said 3.020 degree curve to the left a distance of 155.5 feet to a point of tangency; North 84047101" East 144.5 feet to a point for the Southeast corner of this tract; TIIENCE North 01007'26" East and leaving the said North right-of-way line of U. S. Expressway 287 a distance of 209.02 feet to a point for the Northeast corner of this tract, said point being in the South line of a 25.0 foot easement of the Texas Pipeline Company; TIIENCE North 88°52134" West 298.68 feet to a point for the Northwest corner of this tract, said being in the East line of Tract One, Expressway East Industrial District; THENCE South 01007'26" West 235.80 feet along the East line of the said Expressway East Industrial District to the place of beginning and containing 1.54 acres, more or less. SECOND PARCE-'L: Those certain tracts of land shown on the plat which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. WHEREAS, Section 6 of Article 970a of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas require that the Board of. Aldermen shall provide an opportunity for all interested persons to be heard at a public hearing to be held not more than twenty (20) days nor less than ten (10) days prior to institution of such proceedings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDUMLN 01, THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: A public hearing shall be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on July 2nd, 1968, in the Council Room in Memorial Auditorium to consider the annexation of such parcels, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. A notice of such hearing shall be published by the City Clerk in a newspaper in Wichita Falls, not more than twenty (20) days nor less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 822 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: 1.233 Item 7a cont'd Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None ilte�m 7b John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a resolution authorizing a proposal to property owners on certain projects under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program. RESOLUTION NO. 823 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by an independent appraiser employed for this purpose by the City, and the amount of the appraisal has been studied by the J Board of Aldermen, and is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works. NOW, THEREFORL, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDEW4EN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION No. 1 The projects and properties are as follows: Edison Street Project 52-075 Property Lot 15, Block 2 Bateson 2nd Addition Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead Project-52-074 Property Lot 12, Block 24 Hillcrest Addition Combined total of new appraisals approved in this resolution - $6,250.00 SECTION No. 2 The appraised value of such properties are hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by Warranty Deed or by Easement, such tracts of land as shown on said right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the appraised value as determined by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the City. SECTION No. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tracts for such appraised values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 823 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None v Item 8a John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a request for a change order to the contract of A 4 A Construction Company in the amount of $7,730.18 for construct- ion of Lake Arrowhead transmission line under Fairway Boulevard immediately south of F.M. Highway 369. It was requested that payment be made from the Fairway Boulevard project rather than the Lake Arrowhead transmission line since it is for the purpose of facilitating construction of Fairway Boulevard. ✓ Moved by Alderman Schenk that the change order in the amount of $7,730.18 be approved. 1234 Item 8a cont'd Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger and carried unanimously. ✓ Item 8b d John P. Ruhmann, Director of Water Development, requested approval of Change Order Number One in the amount of $25,000 to the contract with A & A Construction Company on Lake Arrowhead Transmission Line. This item is for placing a six inch sand cushion under the pipe to prevent it from cracking at the joints. Moved by Alderman Darner that this change order be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. j Item 8c Bob Hughey, Assistant City Manager, presented a request for Change Order Number Three in the amount of $561.89 as a net increase to the final contract total to M. P1. Yancey Construction Company for Airport renovation. Final payment ig also requested in the amount of $6,951.15. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the change order and final payment be approved and executed by the City Manager. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 9 I Permission was requested by John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, to advertise for bids on hospital parking lot and control equipment at Eighth and Grace Streets. Moved by Alderman Davis that permission be granted to advertise for bids as V requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 10 Moved by Alderman Davis that minutes of the meeting of the Park Board held I-lay 28, 1968, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item Ila The following appointments to various boards and commissions were recommended by ',I-Ia.yor Hill. t . a. Housing Authority Board - William L. Donnell reappointed for a two-year term to expire June 12, 1970. b. _Tax ) qualization Board - Avery Mitchell, Woody Partee, and Maurice Allred reappointed for a one-year term to expire June 12, 1969. c. -Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Malcolm Vordenbaum and Don Brown reappointed for a two-year term to expire May 23, 1970. i/d. ---Llectrical Advisory Board - Glen Groves and Jack Pierce were appointed for a two-year term to expire May 23, 1970. e. —Planning Board - H. P. McDonnel was reappointed, and Ronnie Rucker, E. E. Cleaver, Milburn Nutt, and Ferrold Belote were appointed for three-year terms to expire May 23, 1971. vf. Plumbing Advisory Board - M. R. Naylor and Ed Biggs were reappointed for two-year terms to expire May 23, 1970. g. Citizens Advisory Committee - George R. Adams and Joe Hancock were appointed with terms to expire January 24, 1969. Moved by Alderman Wills that the recommended appointments be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. 1235 Item llb f' r ,coved by Alderman Kruger that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $5,435.71, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $1,007.52, be approved for a total amount of $6,443.23, as follows. Hughes Development Company, Water, Ditto Heights Addition, Southern Hills Section, from May 28, 1967, to May 28, 1968; $876.67 Lynwood domes, Inc. , Water, Lynwood East, Exhibit A, from April 15, 1967, to April 15, 1968; $3,509.38 W. B. Hursh, Water, Section 5 of the Hursh Subdivision, from May 1, 1967, to May 1, 1968; $239.13 Hughes Development Company, Water, White Acres, A Subdivision of Unit One of Faith Village, from May 13, 1967, to May 13, 1968; $810.53 Lynwood Homes, Inc. , Sewer, Lynwood East, Exhibit A, from April 15, 1967, to April 15, 1968; $1,007.52 Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 12 It was recommended by the City Manager that the Council Meeting dates for summer months be set as June 4, July 2, and August 6, 1968. Special called meetings may be held if the need arises. Moved by Alderman Kruger that the summer schedule be adopted as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 13 { it. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, briefed the council on the proposed contract with the Waggoner Estate regarding acquisition of land for construction of Lake Kemp dam. After much discussion concerning some proposed changes, it was moved by Alderman ✓ Schenk that approval of the contract be postponed until a special called council meeting to be held on June 10, 1968, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously. i Jack Ballard appeared requesting that a committee be appointed to deal with Housing Authority inequities of women with small children. City Manager Jack Davis stated that this has nothing to do with the City Council. Several demands were made by Jack Ballard, and he instructed Mrs. Abernathy and Mrs. Rogers to come forward. (Both ladies allegedly had been evicted) . A letter was read by Mayor till addressed to Mrs. Abernathy from the Human Relations Commission in which they affirmed that they had managed to get tier job back for her, and advised tier to seek further assistance without Jack Ballard's interference. Mrs. Ptary Brown inquired if the City owned the housing project, and she was told that it does not. ✓ Pour residents of Lake Wichita community appeared with a petition for the residents to pay their water bills direct to the City Utility Collection Department. It was explained that the city did not install the lines, that individual meters were required in order for each resident to pay his own bill direct. Another problem is that the streets are not dedicated out there, and that would be required before services could be extended. City Manager Jack Davis explained that they had worked out a cost of providing metered water service, and that the City is willing to work with them in obtaining it. H. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, explained that the street dedication process would be the first step to take. Those appearing were Dale Metcalf, Walter Dalquest, Paul Hadley, Jr. , and A. J. Cook. 1236 Aubrey Wilson appeared, representing Wilson Manufacturing Company in the request that the traffic signal located next to their plant be returned to full operation instead of only flashing. Fie explained that they could not operate their equipment through the intersection, nor could their employees cross the street safely as it now is. He stated this is the only gate through which their equipment can be moved. Roy Wilshire explained that some national requirements had been set down regard- ing installation of signals; that there must be a minimum of 600 vehicles per hour for each of 8 hours on a main street and 150 cross vehicles on the heavier approach side for each of 8 hours for signal installation at a given location. Ile stated that on December 31 of this year the Bureau of Public Roads, through the Texas Highway Iepartment, will require the state to conform to the uniform code, and since this intersection does not meet these requirements, the signal would of necessity be removed at that time anyway. Alderman Davis stated that this applied to other areas, as well as this particular location. After discussion and consideration of this matter, it was moved by Alderman Davis that the Council authorize the Traffic Department to revert the light back to its former status until the Traffic Commission has an opportunity to consider this matter, and go into it in more detail. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Alderman Davis commented on the episode with Jack Ballard tonight, stating he did not intend to be threatened by him, but inquired whether the rules of the Housing Authority were their own, or were handed down from Washington. City Manager Jack Davis stated that the operational rules of the housing authority are the same all over the country, and rather rigidly set out. Mr. Ben Shelton explained that a meeting had already been set by the Human Relations Commission and the }lousing Authority Board to discuss housing, as well as other things. It was requested that their findings be directed to the Council 's attention. Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 11 :40 P.^!. PASSED AND APPROVED this .,��z day of `� 1968. 1,,a.vor ATTEST: City Clerk v