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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
July 23, 1968
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The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called 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:
Kenneth Hill Mayor
Harrison E. Taylor X
James M. Davis
Dick Darner X Aldermen
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Don Wills Absent
The invocation was given by Alderman Kruger.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting held on July 2, 1968,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
` Item 4
A proposed ordinance was introduced annexing certain areas.
J „ ORDINANCE NO. 2434
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS
ORDINANCE (TEXCOLOR LAB AND EXPRESSWAY 287 RIGHT OF WAY; EXPRESSWAY 281
RIGHT OF WAY AND LANDS NORTH AND NEST OF EXPRESSWAY; EXPRESSWAY 281 AND
LOCH LOMOND SUBDIVISION AREA).
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2434 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 5
A proposed policy change regarding leasing of Lake Kickapoo lots was suggested
by Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation. Inasmuch as non-residents of the
city are permitted to lease lots at Lake Arrowhead, it was recommended that the same
policy apply to Lake Kickapoo. An added $5.00 per year charge on non-resident leases
is recommended to cover correspondence and bookkeeping costs. City Manager Jack Davis
stated that he feels the same policy should apply to both lakes. It was agreed that
the change in policy would be effective immediately.
Moved by Alderman Darner that the policy change as suggested by Mr. Rigby be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 6
Award of the low bid for a utility tractor with front end loader for the Parks
Department was recommended to International Harvester Company in the amount of $3,716.97.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid be awarded to International Harvester Company
in the amount of $3,716.97, for a tractor and front end loader.
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Item 6 cont'd
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 7
Permission was requested to advertise for bids on an air compressor for the
Street Department.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that authority be granted to advertise for bids on the
air compressor as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Item 8
A proposed ordinance was presented closing an alley at the southeast corner of
Jacksboro highway and Kell (north of Matthews Brother's Television Service) .
ORDINANCE NO. 2435
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS NO. 13 AND NO.
h 14 OF BLOCK 29 OF THE HINCKLEY SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 28, 29, 30, 39, 40
and 41 OF THE J. A. KEMP ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND
RESERVING AN AERIAL EASEMENT.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2435 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 9
The following recommendations of the Library Board were considered relative to
removal of Holland branch library. Removal is necessary because it is in the right-
of-way line of Edison Street paving project.
1. That the Libby Holland Branch of Kemp Public be closed effective
August 1, 1968. ,
2. That the materials presently located at this facility be transferred to
the Kemp Public Library and be made available to the citizens at
subject facility.
3. That the present employees at Holland Branch Library, if they so desire,
be transferred to the staff of the Kemp Public Library.
4. That the �6,800.00 appraisal of the Holland Branch Library be accepted
and that these funds be placed in a reserve account for future Library
capital improvements.
5. That the Library Board recommend to the City Council that the Special
Activities Subcommittee of the Citizens Advisory Council be requested
to study the need and feasibility of branch libraries and/or bookmobiles
for the City of Wichita Falls. Subject study would be in cooperation
with the Kemp Public Library Board.
City Manager Jack Davis stated that this branch was created when library facilities
were segretated, but that it has never been adequate in books or facilities, and feels
that all patrons can best be served by Kemp Public Library.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the recommendations of the Library Board be accepted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
Item 10
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John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested permission to advertise for
bids on sale of buildings on Edison Street and Rosewood-Colorado extension under the
1967 Capital Improvements program. j
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Item 10 cont'd
Moved by Alderman Kruger that authority be granted to advertise for bids on sale
of buildings as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously.
Iteem 11
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the following water reimbursement contract payments
be approved in the amount of $1,566.23, and sewer reimbursement contract payments be
approved in the amount of $19.56, for a total amount of $1,585.79, as follows.
C. W. L. Dennis and Elmer Dennis, Dennis Construction Company, Water, Lake
View Manor, Section One, from June 30, 1967, to June 30, 1968; $1,509.16
Robert G. Seabury, Water, Somerset Park Exhibit "A" from July 26, 1967, to
July 26, 1968; $57.07
Robert G. Seabury, Sewer, Somerset Park Exhibit "A" from July 26, 1967, to
July 26, 1968; $19.56
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously.
Item 12
City Manager Jack Davis explained that Mr. Glenn Tedford had requested that the
City dedicate one of the houses on Fillmore (purchased for Fire Station property) to
the Humane Society for their caretaker. They would move it at their own expense to
their location on the old Iowa Park Road. It was the City Manager's recommendation
that this request be granted in order to assist them. He also recommended that the
lot be placed in a clean and reasonable condition upon removal of the building.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the City donate one of the houses to the Humane
Society be allowed to choose the one they desire.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 13
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City Manager Jack Davis explained that a group of citizens headed by John Hirschi,
developer, had requested approval of an option agreement for the northeast quarter of
the old Catholic School property for medical facilities. Purchase price would amount
to 490,000, and they would have until October 1 to claim the land. Any extension
would be granted after that date.
Discussion was held by the Council as to the proper method of insuring that the
property be used for medical purposes as long as the hospital is located in its present
location. It was suggested that the City Attorney make the proper stipulation in the
option agreement which would insure that the wishes of the Council were carried out,
or until they authorize change of use.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the contract be approved with the stipulations as
discussed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Item 14
City Manager Jack Davis stated that due to the rains this year the drainage ditches
in the city are causing more problems than usual, and called upon John Roark for a
presentation.
Mr. Roark showed slides of a drainage ditch between Alamo and Melody, on Prentice
Street looking north on the same channel, and on Westridge Drive looking west. tie
explained that due to the development in this area it is almost impossible to get
equipment in to do the work; that any work done in this section is almost hand work.
He explained that if the developer is required to place concrete lining in the ditches
before development, the cost would be much less. Mr. Roark explained that the Citizens
Advisory Committee felt that part of the cost of concrete lining should be born by
the property owners.
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Item 14 cont'd
Mr. Roark proposed a program whereby citizens would participate 100 percent in
advance in channel lining of drainage ditches. The City has no means of assessment
for a program of this type, therefore, the property owners would be required to part-
icipate 100 percent. The cost of participation at this location would be $23.00
per lineal foot. The property owner would pay $10.00 per foot ($5.00 each side)
material cost. The concrete lining would be four feet deep on the side and five
feet on the bottom. It would be sod above the concrete lining. This work would be
limited to summer months. The figures quoted applies only to this channel. Each
drainage ditch would have to be figured separately due to the grades, etc.
._ ayor Hill lauded Mr. Roark for his foresight and ingenuity in planning in
bringing this program before the Council, as he has done on other programs in the
past.
City Manager Jack Davis suggested that in view of the complications involved
that the program be developed in its entirety, and presented to the Council. He
recommended approval of it in principle.
Moved by Alderman Davis that the program as presented by Mr. Roark be approved
in principle, and work out individual details.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this �14day of �� 1968.
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City Clerk