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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
October 26, 1959
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 Bldg., at 7-30 o'clock
P.M., with the following members present:
K. C. Spell Mayor
J. R. Ray
E. J. Wininger
Roger E. Thoes I Aldermen
Kilam J. Vaughan 0
Joe Bailey Meissner Jr. 0
Bill Thacker 0
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
F. M. Rugeley Acting City Manager
Frank Gibson City Attorney
The Invocation was given by Rev. Bob Evans, Pastor of the University Methodist
Church.
Moved by Alderman Vaughan that the Minutes of the regular meeting held October
123 1959, be and the same are hereby approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thacker and carried.
As advertised, bids for paving North Lamar St. were opened by the City Clerk
-'and read aloud by Acting City Manager, F. M. Rugeley. Only one bid was received, which
reads as follows:
Timmins & Anderson $6266.75
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby accept the
recommendation of F. M. Rugeley, Director of Public Works, and award the above and foregoing
paving bid to Timmins & Anderson at their bid price of $6266.75.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 382
WHEREAS, by proper Resolutions Nos. 362 and 367 the Board of Aldermen of the City
of Wichita Falls, Texas, ordered the permanent improvement of certain public streets desig-
nat4d therein, by excavating, grading and paving the same, and by the construction of curbs
and gutters where required, in accordance with plans and specifications on file and approved
by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, the City Manager advertised for bids for the
construction of such improvements, and bids were received and opened, all as provided by
the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Wichita Falls; and
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4flEREAS, the bid of R. 0. Green 6onstruction Company in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND,
FIFTY-FIVE & N01100 DOLLARS ($5,055.00) was the lowest and best responsible bid, and the
Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has awarded to R. 0. Green Construction
Company, the contract for the construction of such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the contract form and contract documents, including the performance bond
required by the agreement and by law, have been executed by the contractor; NOW, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF '6ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
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That the form and substance of the contract and contract documents heretofore
executed by R. 0. Green Construction Company, providing for the construction of the improve-
ments above described, be and the same are hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
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That the performance bond accompanying said contract and executed by R. 0. Green
Construction Company, be and the sane is hereby accepted and approved.
That the Director of Public Works of the City of Wichita Falls, be, and he is
hereby directed to prepare and file with the City Clerk, estimates and rolls as required by
law for the street units to be so improved, showing thereon the total estimated cost of the
improvements in each street unit, and showing in detail the description of each parcel of
property abutting thereon, together with the names of the apparent owner thereof, the number
of front feet of each parcel of property, and the amount to be assessed against the same,
and such other pertinent information as may be required by law.
Moved by Alderman Thacker that Resolution No. 382 be and. the same is hereby
adopted and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker.
Nays: None,
RESOLUTION NO. 383
WHEItEAS, the population of the City of Wichita Falls has increased by almost
fifty percent (50%) in the last ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS, all forecasts and surveys indicate a continued rapid growth of the
City in the future, the only limiting factor being an inadequate supply of fresh water; and
WHEREAS, this urgent need for fresh water is increasing every year; and
WHEREAS, there is an abundant supply of water located within fifty miles (50) /
of the City which is unsuitable for domestic and industrial uses at this time; and
WHYREAS, the development of a method to convert this water into a useable
state for municipal purposes would be worth many millions of dollars to the people of the
Wichita Falls area; and
WHErti�AS, the United States Department of Interior has chosen the City of Wichita
Falls as one of the ten (10) possible sites for a Saline Water Conversion Demonstration
Plant in the Southwest Area; and
WHEREAS, the location of such a plant in the Wichita Falls area is greatly desired
by the City of Wichita Falls to insure the City's continued growth and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City pledges its full co-operation and support in every way possible
if the plant is located in the Wichita Falls area.
NOVI, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita
Falls that the location of a Saline Water Conversion Demonstration Plant in the Wichita
Falls area, is urgently needed and desired and would be a great benefit to this City and
surrounding area; that the City of WichitaFalls, acting by and through its Board of Alder-
men, stands ready to assist in every way possible if said Plant is located in the Wichita
Falls area; and that a copy of this resolution be delivered to the representatives of the
United States Department of Interior.
I-loved by Alderman Wininger that Resolution No. 383 be and the same is hereby
adopted and passed as read.
Lotion ,ac_nded by Alderman Thoes and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldernien Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Wininger that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the ✓
execution of a water main re-imbursement contract by and between B. D. Norriss and the
City of Wichita Falls, in the amount of $2845.17, for water facilities in the North half of
Block 9 and Lots 4 through 7 of Block 11 and all of Blocks 12 and 13 of the Edgemere South
Addition to the City of Wichita Falls; further does hereby authorize and empower the City
Manager to execute the said Contract for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. '
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Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize
payment to Joe E. Ward, Consulting Engineer, the sum of $16,328.74 for engineering services
rendered in connection with plans and spedifications for water improvements Section 1959B,
payable out of Water Improvement Bond, Ser. 1959, Fund; likewise authorize payment to Joe
E. Ward, Consulting Engineer, the sum of $1071.83, for engineering services in connection
with water mains in Section 1959-A, payable out 'of Water Improvement Bond, Ser. 1955, fund;
further.* does hereby authorize the City Clerk to draw checks for each of the above stated.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thacker that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize payments
on both water and sewer main re-imbursement contracts as follows:
To Sunnyside Development Co. 343.23, due 10-29-59, on sewer mains in Sections 2a and 2B
Sunnyside Heights Addition;
r Hughes Development Co. 2679.79, due 10-28-59, for sewer mains in Faith Village
Unit ##2;
Hamilton Investment Co.Inc 171.56, due 10-31-59 for sewer mains in 7th Sup. Addr_ to
Country Club Estates Addition;
N. H. Downing 75.59, due 10-31-59 for sewer mains in 2nd Supplemental
Addn. to Park Place Addition;
Hughes Development Co. 8962.95, due 10-28-59 for water mains in Faith Village
Unit 2;
further does hereby direct the City Clerk to draw checks for each of the above stated.
Motion seconded by Alderman Vaughan and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1850
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATKAENT AND REPORT OF THE
a DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ?tiORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE EIPROVEi,1ENTS,
THE ESTI11ATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE LMNERS TH.N:,REOF, AND THE EST,,IATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR
THE IMPROVING OF GRACE STi'iE;-"T FP,011 ' 'T SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF TENTH STREET, TO THE NORTH
PROPERTY LINE OF ELEVENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ti'vITHIN THE LIMITS
HEREIN BELCk! DESCRIBED AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DE'TER1,1INING AND FIXING THE
PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE: THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE 054',Nh?S THERLOF, AND THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS
PROPOSED TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF 11ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; DETEaIININI G THE NECESSITY OF
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAI14ST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE 01,,NrRS THEREOF
FOR THE PART OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT SEVEN-
THIRTY O'CLOCK ON THE 9EH DAY OF NOVEIBFR, 1959, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY AUDI-
TORIUM AT 1300 SEVENTH STREET, WICHIT A FALLS, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING
OF THE REt.L AND TRUE OWNERS OF THE SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEED-
INGS AND L-1PROVE-1ENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY M01 AGER OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO
GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF
SAID CITY; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT DOM IATELY UPON
PASSAGE.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that Ordinance No. 1850 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thoes and carried by the folloivji vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Vaughan, Meissner and Thacker.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Vaughan that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize
pamnent to Wichita General Hospital the sum of $10,462.68 for charity patients for the
month of September, 1959.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thoes and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thacker that the Minutes of the regular Park Board meeting
held October 20, 1959s be and the same are hereby approved and ratified; copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Thacker that the Minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting
held October 15, 1959, be and the same are hereby approved and ratified, save and except
Items 3, 5 and 6, under New Business, which are hereby tabled until the next regular
Council meeting to be held November 9, 1959. '
Motion seconded by Alderman Thoes and carried.
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Alderman Thoes made a request that the Park Department pave the streets in
Scotland Park, and that the grounds at Huey School be properly grass sodded, and a suitable
sprinkler system be installed.
The application of Dennis Co, to purchase from the City ZJ acres, out of Block
21, Denton County School Lard, now belonging to the Park Department, at a consideration of
$45NA.00 and the extension of Mistletoe St. to Johnson Road to provide better traffic flow
to and from the new Thomas Jefferson grade school, came on for consideration, whereupon,
after hearing Dr. Burros et al offer objections to the sale of this park land, the matter
was, by common consent of the Council, deferred for further study, with a request the
City Manager place the matter on the Agenda for' the next Council meeting.
Alderman Thoes also report$d that Grover Bullington, a representative of the le
Cerebral Palsy Clinic, wanted permission of the City to construct an addition to the
Auditorium Building, at a cost of $50,000.00, for use of the Cerebral Palsy Clinic, with-
out cost to the City.
The matter will be taken under advisement.
Moved by Alderman Thacker that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
APPROVED this the day of 1959.
Mayor _
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MINUTES OF TITS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
October 15, 1959, Thursday 2:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers - Municipal Auditorium
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joe Baker Advisors:
Frank C. Craig C. C. Daniel- Chief of Police
Wm. L. Baugh, Jr.- City Engineer
G. H. Kirby and Secretary to Commission
Lt. W. J. White
J. Richard Long
Pat Halverson
Martin Nelson- Chairman
VISITORS PRESENT:
S. W. Roberts Mrs. Jack Estes
Mrs. Clan L. Balch H. A. Bancroft
Bob Evans
Mrs. W. P. Fisher C, W. Arthur
Thomas Holcombe J, W. Ranh
Mrs. Charles H. Wilson
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Cody Greer- City Attorney's Office
Jack Griffin- Traffic Engineering Division _ _ - - _ - _ _ _ _ r
The City of Wichita Falls' Traffic
Commission
met
in reg lMunicipal
ar
session on October 15, 1959, at 2:00 p.m. in theCouncil
Auditorium. The Ninth meeting of the year,
Chairman, 11dartin Nelson, called the
eting itemston order
Aat 2:10da p.me.
he invited all visitors to express their views on the
Traffic Commission, after which the following action was taken.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request for discussion °�locks parking
Tenth Streetion on the south side of
the 1700, 1800 and 1900
It was moved by J. Richard Long that since a reviewed traffic study of
these blocks revelled the following conditions:a- A narrow 30 foot pavement width on Tenth Street, which will not provide
a two way flow of traffic, if parkinu is allowed on both sides of the
street.
b-The volume of traffic,
notwbecsafely handled h this street ci.fr parking swere wallowed lon both
increase, which could
sides of the street. private, off-
c- The business establishments in these blocks have adequate,
The street parking facilities.
Therefore, we recommend 1ha0t t1800randn19001 locksdofaTenth Streetcarens
on the southside of the 70
justified and should remain. Seconded by Frank C. Craig and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
pedestrian crossings on the Jacksboro Highway
1. Request for discussion of
near Hampstead Lane,
Moved by G. H. Kirby, that the Chairman, Martin Nelson, meet with the
representatives of McGaha School and explain the existing traffic
situiation in this area, in order to find a safe solution for their
problem and report back to the commission at their next meeting.
Seconded by Frank Craig and carried,
2 . Request for discussion of a traffic study at the intersection of Beverly
Drive and Ninth Street.
ows that
' Moved by J. Richard Long that slnce the accidEnttraffic
combinastudy
tionhwarrants aretmet
vehicular volume, interruption,
for signalization at the intersection of Beverly Drive and Ninth Street,
the presently existing traffic control devices are adequate. Seconded
by Frank Craig and carried.
Page 2. Traffic Commission Minutes Oct. 15, 1;59
New Business continued:
3. Request for discussion of a traffic study at the intersection of
Hampstead Lane and Tait Street.
Moved by G. H. Kirby, that since the traffic study shows this intersect-ion
does not meet the warrants for signalization, a signal light not be install-
ed, but that four-way stop signs be installed for a six month trial basis
at the intersection of Hampstead Lane and Taft Street, after which time,
another study be made of this intersection and presented to the Traffic
Commission. Seconded by J. nichard Long and carried.
4. Request for discussion of the inadequate street lighting on Fifth Street
between Scott Street and Brook Avenue.
Moved by Frank Craig, that the Traffic Commission recommend that the
Board of Aldermen make the necessary arrangements to have adequate street
lighting installed on Fifth Street from Lamar Street to Brook Ave ., which
will compare with the lighting now provided on Sixth Street, Seconded
by G. H. Kirby and carried.
' 5 , Recommendation that "No Parking- Loading Zone, This Side" , signs be
installed on the East side; and "No Stopping or Standing, This Side",
signs be installed on the west side of the 1000 block of the Scott-Lamar
Alley.
Moved by Frank Craig and seconded by Joe Baker, that these recommended
installations be made. Motion carried.
4. Recommendation that "No Parking- Loading Zone, This Side", signs be
installed on the west side; and "No Stopping or Standing, This Side
signs be installed on the east side of the 1000 block of the Scott-
Indiana Alley.
Moved by Frank Craig and Seconded by Joe Baker, that, these recommended
installations be made. Motion carried.
The Secretary was requested to notify the Mayor that the terms of
office of four of the Traffic Commission Members will expire December 9, 1959.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m, .
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Traffic Commission
will be held November 12, 1959, at 2:00 p.m. .
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD
OCTOBER 20, 1959
3:00 P.M. , OCTOBER "Ol
THE ''dJICHITq FALLS PARK BOARD MET IN REGULAR IN SPUDDER PARK*
SESSION )
1959, AT THE PAN AMERICAN RECREATION CENTER
RE- MR. FRANK HARVEY i CHAIRMAN
MEMBERS PRESENT WERE-
MR. A. B. RUFFp JR. ) VICE CHAIRMAN
MR. MELVIN EVANSt MEMBER
MR, JACK B. CARNESs MEMBER
MR* MAX KRUGERt MEMBER
[✓IRS. k,1. B• WHITINGI MEMBER
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
p. ELLIS, RECREATION
MR. EMERSON HALL, JR. , SUPERINTENDENT OF
SPENCER
OTHERS ATTENDING WEREo MR. SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
MR. RAYMOND HAYE$f JR• � SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES
MR. WILLIAM B. HURSH ) REPRESENTATIVE
'1R. MILAM �• VAUGHANo COUNCIL
W. L. DENNIS, DENNIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
MR. C. PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MR. AIM MCCRACKEN�
OF THE JEFFERSDN IMPROVEMENT ASSOm
MR. HARVEY-WHO
MCCRACKEN � PRESIDENT OF THE JETHERSON MEMBERSROFETHET
INTRODUCE
ITEM It THE MEETINDG11R:SLLEO TO ORDER JiM BY THE INTRODUCED CHAIRMA �
ASSOCIATIONS AND MR. MCCRACKEN INTURN
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT WERE PRESENT-
EXECUTIVE BE APPROVED
(SIR. EVANS MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
AS PUBLISHED.
MOTION SECONDED By- MR. RUFF. MOTION CARRIED.
DIVISION HEAD REPORTED ON THE FOURTH QUARTER ACTIVITIES OF THEIR
ITEM 2s EACH ONS) MR. HAYES
DIVISIONS) AND OUTLINED SOME OTHEHRECREATIONRDiV {Slp THE L AND
WINTER
MONTHS. MR. HALL REPORTED ON HURSH REPORTED ON THE
REPORTED ON THE GENERAL PARKS DIVISION AND MR. �OHNSON
CEMETERY DIVIS IS HOSPITAL—
ION. MR. ELLIS EXPLAINED THAT MR.
' IZED FOR A BA
CK OPERATIONS AND MR. ELLIS REPORTED ON THE GOLF DIVISION.
OF DENNIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY APPEARED BEFORE
MR. C. A. L. DENN 1 S s TO PURCHASE A
POR—
ITEM 3: THIS PROPOSAL IS BASICALLY THE
THE BOARD AND PRESENNE�ARKPPLAYGROUNDDpY ATTACHED BOARD EARLIER IN THE
TION OF THE �EFFEMR. pROPERARD AND A PROPOSED
SAME PROPOSAL AS MR. DENNIS SUBMITTED TO THE ARK
YEAR.
MR. ELLIS EXHIBITED A PLAT OF THE PARK AFTER ANSWERING
BOARD , MR. OWEDOANO
THE DISCUSSIO THE
THE FOLLOW—
QUESTIONS MEETING.
DEVELOPEMENT PLAN FOR �EFFERSDN PARK AND PLAYGROUND.
QUESTIONS BY THE BOA DENNIS EXCUSED HIMSELF
FOLL
N OF THE PROPOSAL BY MR.
ING ACTION WAS TAKEN.
ARK
RD
MEND To
MOTION t 6
28: MR. CARNES MOVED THAT THE PLETOE O/DRIVE EBEM EXTENDED TTO
BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT MIS
JDHNSDN ROADS TO PROVIDE
OIONEOFETHENCITYOOLi
AND TO CONFORM TO THE RECOMMENDAT
PLANNING COMMISSION.
MOTION SECONDED By'- MR. RUFF. MOTION CARRIED,
DISPOSING OF
R. EVANS ASK MR. ELLIS FOR HIS ROUND. NMR. ELLIS ION NSTATEDGTHAT HE IS IN
CE
M RECOMMEND* HE
A PORTION OF THE �EFFERSON PLAYGROUND.
.,0
WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN T THAT
HE RECOMMENDED
PORTION
IO THE EXTENSION OF MISTLETOE DRIVE AND WOULDOF
ALSO STATED THAT t IVE. AND DISCUSSION
EAST SIDE OF MISTLETOE
R AFTER
PROPERTY ON THE
THAT THIS PROPERTY BEWISTAKEN•OF AS A PUBLIC PARK*
THE FOLLOWING t,CT10 THE
29: MR. EVANS MOVED THAT THE PAFROPERTY WEST K BOARD MOFN THE OPROPO PROPOSED
MOTION # 6 A CITY PA
BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT THE
EXTENSION OF MISTLETOE DRIVE BE RETAINED A5
MOTION SECONDED BY: MR. RUFF. 'MOTION CARRIED.
OCTOBER 20, PARK BOARD MINUTES, CONTINUED
ITEM 4: MR. ELLIS INFORMED THE BOARD OF THE +'JORKSHOP SPONSORED BY THE
TEXAS
RECREATION SOCIETY, INC- IT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN DALLAS,
1959, AND EXTENDED AN INVITATION TO EACH BOARD MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP
ITEM 5: MR. HARVEY EXPLAINED TO THE BOARD THAT MEMBERSHIP TO THE TEXAS RECREA-
TION SOCIETY, INC. FOR,.THB PARK BOARD IS ABDUT TO EXPIRE, AND THAT IT
IS TIME TO RENEW THIS MEMBERSHIP.
MOTION # 630: MR. KRUGER MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD OF WICHITA FALLS
RENEW ITS MEMBERSHIP TO THE TEXAS, 44;REATION SOCIETY,
INC. AND THAT THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS PAY THE $25.00
MEMBERSHIP DUES.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MRS. WHITING. MOTION CARRIED*
ITEM 6: UNDER ADDITIONAL BUSSINESS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED AND THE
FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN♦
A. SOMETIME AGO THE PARK BOARD REQUESTED MR. ELLIS TO MAKE A STUDY OF
THE CHARGES FOR SERVICES IN LAKEVIEW AND RIVERSIDE CEMETERY, AND
TO PREPARE A RECOMMENDATION IF ADDITIONAL CHARGES WERE JUSTIFIED.
MR. ELLIS PRESENTED HIS REPORT AND THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN*
MOTION # 631 : MR. RUFF MOVED THAT THE CHARGES FOR A SINGLE GRAVE SPACE
IN LAKEVIEW CEMETERY BE INCREASED FROM .25 SQ. FOOT TO
.50 SQ. FOOT, AND THAT THE CHARGES FOR OPENING AND
CLOSING A GRAVE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS CEMETERIES
BE INCREASED FROM $25.00 TO $40.00.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MR. CARNES. MOTION CARRIED.
B. MR. EVANS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD DISCUSSED THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY PROPERTY BETWEEN WICHITA RIVER AND WICHITA STREET WITH
MR. OLSEN, MANAGER OF THE HOUSEKNG AUTHORITY, AND THAT THE 19OUSING
AUTHORITY WAS IN FAVOR OF MAKING THE LAND AVAILABLE TO THE CITY OF
WfOHITA FALLS FOR DEVELOPEMENT AS A PUBLIC PARK. THE EXACT MANNER
IN WHICH THE TITLE WOULD BE CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WAS NOT DETERMINED ,BHOWEVER , THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT THIS
PROPERTY SHOULD BE ACCEPTED. MR. EVANS ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THE
WICHITA RIVER COMMITTEE HAS SUFFICIENT MONEY AVAILABLE IN THEIR
FUND TO PROVIDE AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND SOME PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
ON THIS PROPERTY. CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION FOLLOWED AND THE FOLLOW-
MOTIONS WERE MADE*
MOTION # 632: MR. EVANS MOVED THAT THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ACCEPT
THE OFFER OF THE FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY TO MAKE
AVAILABLE TO THE CITY THAT PORTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN WICHITA STREET AND
THE WICHITA RIVER, AND THAT THIS PROPERTY BE DESIGNATED
AS A PUBLIC PARK,
MOTION SECONDED BY: MR, CARNES• MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION # 633: MR. EVANS MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD ACCEPT THE CESOFFER
EC
OF THE WICHITA RIVER FUND TO PROVIDE THE SPRAY POOL
SARY
MONEY TO INSTALL AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND J$
ON THIS PROPERTY.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MR. CARNES. MOTION CARRIED*
MOTION # .634: MR. EVANS MOVED THAT THIS AREA BE NAMED THE BEN DONNEL
PARK.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MR. KRUGER. MOTION CARRIED
MR. KRUGER MOVED THE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BM MR* RUFF.
MR. ELLIS ANNOUNCED THAT THE NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING WOULD BE HELD AT
THE WEEKS PARK CLUB HOUSE, LE CHATEAU RECREATION CENTER. THE DATE OF
THIS MEETING WILL BE NOVEMBER 17, 1959 AT 3:00 P.M.
MR. FRANK HARVEY
OFFICIAL: CHAIRMAN
MRS. REAGAN , SECRETARY
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