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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
April 25, 1960
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 7:00 o'clock
P.M., with the following members present:
Kenneth Johnson Mayor
J. R. Ray
E. J. Wininger
Roger E. Thoes Aldermen
Dr. Al T. Witcher
Joe Bailey Meissner Jr.
Mrs H. P. Ledford
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
C. J. Griggs City Manager
Frank Gibson City Attorney
The Invocation was given by Alderman E. J. Wininger.
Moved'by Alderman Thoes that the Minutes of the regular meeting held April 11,
1960, be and the same are hereby approved, likewise the Minutes of the called meeting
held April 13, 1960, be and the same are hereby approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried.
Moved by Alderman Wininger that Alderman Joe Bailey Meissner Jr. be and he is
hereby elected Mayor-Proten for a period of 12 months, during such time or times as Mayor
Kenneth Johnson may be absent.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried.
Mr. Irving Foster requested the liquor zone at his proposed place of business
in the 1300 block on the North side of the Iowa Park Road, be extended north approximately
50 ft. the width of his 100 foot lot;' whereupon Mr. Foster was advised an ordinance would
be necessary to make any change in the liquor zoning, thereupon the following motion was
made:
Moved by Alderman Thoes that the City Attorney be and he is hereby directed to
prepare the necessary Amended liquor zoning ordinance for the above change and submit
the same to the Council for further consideration.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried.
The written water study report from Malcolm Pernie Engineers was favorably
discussed, thereupon, Mayor Kenneth Johnson stressed the importance of early action
preparatory to constructing the proposed new water reservoir, whereupon Mayor Johnson
appointed Firs H. P. Ledford, Chairman, J. R. Ray and E. J. Wininger as a committee of
,. three to serve on the Water Committee,
RESOLUTION NO. 47J.t.
WHEREAS, Millard J. Underwood has constructed a building on the triangle at
loth and Beverly; and
WHEREAS, a portion of said building, towit, a planter box thirty-six (301)
inches high is presently encroaching on the street easement of Beverly Drive by approxi-
mately three feet and four inches (31-4"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has no plans to utilize said easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDMiIEN OF THE CITY OF I.,ICiITA
FkLLS, TEXAS, THAT Millard J. Underwood, is and he is hereb,• granted permission to use
three feet and four inches (31-4") of the Beverly Drive right-of-way easement until such
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time as the City of Wichita Falls uses said portion of this easement for sidewalk purposes.
Moved by Alderman Wininger that Resolution No, 414 be and the same is hereby
adopted and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Witcher, Meissner and Ledford.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 1903
AN ORDINANCE AIJE:NDING SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 445, ALSO KNOWN AS
SECTIONS 7-1001 and 7-1001.1 OF TITLE 7, CHAPTER 10 OF THE 1941 CODIFICATION OF ORDIIIAI4CES
BY THE, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AS THE SKKE HAS BEEN HERETOFORE Ald&,IDED BY ORDINANCES 1121,
1132, 1381, 1791, 1804. and 1883, WHICH ORDINANCE AND ITS AiilIEIZINIENTS PROVIDED FOR THE RULES,
REGULATIONS AND RATES FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY 'OF WICHITA FALLS WATER r
DEPARTI,1ENT.
Moved by Alderman Wininger that Ordinance No. 1903 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ledford and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Alder.-Len Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Witcher, ieissner and Ledford.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 1904
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF WEEDS, RUBBISH AND ANY AND ALL OTHER
OBJECTIONABLE, UNSIGHTLY OR UNSANITARY 111ATTER. OF viHATEVER NATURE UPON ANY LOT OR PARCEL
OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS A NUISANCE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO OWNERS
OF SUCH PROPERTY THAT IF SAID OWNERS REFUSE TO ABATE SUCH NUISANCE AITHIN TEN (10) DAYS X
AFTER DATE OF NOTICE THAT THE CITY OF 1-4ICHITA FALLS SHALL ABATE SUCH NUISANCE AND SHALL
LEVY THE REASONABLE COST OF SUCH WORK AGAINST SAID OWNERS; AND FINALLY PROVIDING THAT
SAID LEVY TO BECO14E A LIEN ON SAID PROPERTY SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS EXCEPT TAX LIENS AND
LIENS FOR STREET IMPROVE:IENTS, SAID LIEN BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATE OF TEN PERCENT
(10%) PER ANNUM; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 409 and 314 AND ANY AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that Ordinance No. 1904 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Witcher, Meissner and Ledford.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 415
WHEREAS, the City National Bank in Wichita Falls, Texas, has deposited in trust
with the First National Bank in Dallas the sum of $500,000,00 in U.S. 3 1/4% Treasury
Notes as security for the account of the City of Wichita Falls, as evidenced by First
National Bank in Dallas Certificate No. A 17351, as hereinafter set forth:
Cert. No. A 17531, dated 3-17-60, U.S. 3 1i4% Treasury Notes, Series B-1960,
Nos. 13416/13419, 13426 9 100M each, Interest due May 1st
and November 15, next $500,000.00
and,
WHEREAS, the City National Bank in Wichita Falls, Texas, has requested release
of the above described Treasury Notes, and
WHE,H.EAS, the City National Bank in Wichita Falls, Texas, agrees to substitute
in lieu therefor $500:000.00 U.S. C of I's 4 7/8% due 2-15-61:
^30G�T, TH TP ORL, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDErdJLN OF TH : CITY OF 'AIICHY A
FALLS, T EIALS:
THAT the City Clerk of the City of Wict,ita Falls, Texas, be and he is hereby
authorized and empowered to accept as security for the City of'Wichit a Falls, Texas,
$500,7000.00 U.S. C of I's 4 7/8%, due February 15, 1961, and surrender the above described
Treasury Notes as evidenced by First National Bank in Dallas Certificate No. 17531 for the
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sum of $500,000.00 now on deposit with the First National Bank in Dallas.
:Moved by Alderman `tirininger that Resolution No. 411 be and the same is hereby adopted
and passed as read.
Mot�..on seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Witcher, Meissner and Ledford.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE DIO. 1905
AN ORDLIANCE FIXING AND DETEFZY=,ING THE GEA7tAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR
SALES OF -11ATURAL GAS AVID NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL AND COiuERCTAL CONSUIERS 1,4ITHIN
THE CITY LI:2ITS OF `vrICHITA FALLS, WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDI`IG FOR THE MA tiTIM IN i"HICH
SUCH RATE '-1AY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED A1v1D A,1EDIDED.
Moved by Alderman MMeissner that Ordinance No. 1905 be and the same is hereby
introduced and ordered published in the Wichita Falls Record News, and that the first
public Hearing be held May 23, 1960.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Witcher, Meissner and Ledford.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman: Thoes, in accordance with bids opened by the Purchasing Agent
on April 20, 1960, for purchase of Type K soft copper pipe, the Board of Aldermen does
hereby award the bid to the lowest bidder, Amstan Supply Co. of Wichita Falls, at their
bid price of $5880.85, fob Wic'dta Falls; copy of Purchase Summary attached hereto.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried.
Moved by Alderman Ledford, in accordance with bids opened by Purchasing Agent
-' Geo. Mobley April 20, 1960, for purchase of 20,000 lbs. Ingot Virgin New Lead, the Board of
Aldermen does hereby award the bid to the lowest bidder, National Metal & Smelting Co.
at their bid price of $2450.00 fob Wichita Falls; copy of Purchase Summary attached hereto.
Motion seconded by Alderman. Thoes and carried.
Alderman Meissner explained in detail the proposed banking plans for financing
the paving of unpaved streets, whereupon the following motion was made: Moved by Alderman
Meissner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby adopt the proposed paving plan and authorize
the execution of an Agreement or Contract for such plan with the City National Bank, and
hereby authorizes and empowers the Mayor or City Manager to execute the same for and on
behalf of the City of Wichita Falls; copy of such Contract or Agreement being filed in the
Office of the City Clerk for future reference.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that all city employees who function with the
above mentioned paving program be and they . re hereby requested and directed to adopt the
policy of giving their earnest :attention and cooperation to such paving projects.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ledford and carried.
Moved by Alderman Ray that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize payment to
the Wichita General Hospital the sum of $9100.36 for charity patients for the month of
IMarch, 1960; further, directs the City Clerk to draw a check for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Dedication Plat of Seymour Heights,Section
One, an addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, be and the same is hereby approved
and adopted, copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
Moved by Aldennan Thoes that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the
issuance of a license: (free gratis) to Pat Carrigan Post American Lesion to operate
Haynes Carnival on city-owned property located at Spudder Park for the period of May 1.3
through. May 22, inclusive.
2•11oti_on seconded by Alderrrian ,viini.nger and carried.
Moved by Alder.-,Lan Witcher that the 1.inutes of the Planning Board meetin` held
A-ril 15, 1960, be and the sale are hereby approved, copy of i:hl_ch is attached hereto
and )ade a -art of the records hereofl
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the, following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Wininger, Witcher, Meissner rind Ledford.
:lays: A1de:rr 'R
ay ay Ind Thoes.
Moved by Alderman Thoes that Item 1 under New Business of the Minutes of the
Traffic Commission meeting held April ll�, 1960, be and the sane is hereby deferred until
the next regular Council meeting to be held May 9, 1960.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
Moved by A-1-derman Wininger that the Minutes of the Traffic Com-fission meeting
held April 14, 1960, exclusive of Item 1 under New Business, be and the same are hereby
ratified, copy of which is attached hereto and male a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Al.dorman Ledford and carried.
R. J. Ballard submitted the followin& request:
"Hon. Mayor Kenneth Johnson, and Members of the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Knowing that the Gas riate charged by the Lone Star Gas Company is to high
and that their books will show a profit more than the Te_-zs Statutes states is a fair
profit according to the value of their investment, knowing also that a public hearing is
to be set on a proposed gas rate raise by the Lone Star Gas Company, I hereby request
this body to set at the same time and at the same public hearing my request for a reduc-
tion in gas rates in the City of WichitaFalls, Texas, and at that time the facts and
figures will be shown to this Council to prove these allegations in this petition. We
respectfully ask that both public hearings be joined and the two issued to be :Wade
available to the public so that both issues clay be heard on.
Respectfully, R. J. Ballard"
Mayor Kenrieth Johnson informed Mr. Ballard that he or any one else would be
permitted to speak for or against the proposed Lone Star Gas Company hearing on a gas rate
increase when the Public Hearings of the same are held, the first of which has been set
for May 23, 1960.
Moved by Alderman Thoes that the application of City Clerk Geo. T. 4nderson
for his legal retirement, effective May 31, 1960, with the further request for relief of all
duties as City Clerk May 15, 19b0, be and the same is hereby granted with reluctance. i
Motion seconded by Alde?Tian Ledford and carried unanimously.
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Moved by Alderman Ray that the Board of Aldermen does hereby appoint Albert L. Fitts
Acting City Clerk effective Monday, May 16, 1960, at 8 A.M.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the Mayor be and he is hereby requested to
appoint a committee to confer with the City Manager for the purpose of selecting a regular
city clerk.
Motion seconded by Alderman Meissner and carried.
Mayor Kenneth Johnson appointed Aldermen Ray, Ledford and Meissner as a committee
of three to confer with the City Manager in securing a regular City Clerk.
Mr. Whatley again appeared before theCouncil contending that the City should pay
the damage claim, in amount of $420.00, to Rocile Williams for damages to his car by a
city squad car at 9th & Holliday, as alleged by Mr. Whatley. City Attorney Frank Gibson
informed the Council, according to information from witnesses which h4 has, the City was
not at fault and in no way liable, and recommended the City refuse payment of the same
thereupon the following motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Mfei3sner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby accept the
recomrlendation of the City Attorney and refuse and deny the so called damage claim of ,
Rocile Williams.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ledford and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thoes that the Minutes of the Park Board meeting held April
19, 1960, be and the same are hereby approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray, whereupon Alderman Wininger objected to
Item 3 (Kiddie Land Park proposed by Ben Woody) in its entirety, whereupon, Alderman
Thoes, with the consent of the second, withdrew the motion.
Mayor Kenneth Johnson stated in his opinion the Kiddie Land Park Concession
should be checked into thoroughly and appointed Aldermen Witcher and Wini.nger on a committee
to serve with him (Mayor Johnson) to confer with City Attorney Frank Gibson as to the
advisability of such proposal and prepare a suitable contract for further consideration.
Moved by Alderman i4eissner that the Minutes of the Park Board meeting, held
April 19, 1960, be and the same are hereby ratified save and except Item 3, (Operation of
Kiddie Tt-id Park), copy of said Minutes being attached hereto and made a part of the records
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
Robert Bush of 615 1restern Hills St. registered a complaint to the effect that
storm sewers were stopped up in this area, streets were filled with holes and access to
several streets in this area were blocked. He stated that the contractor had moved his
( equipment to another area, and nothing was being done about the situation, thereupon, Joe
E. Ward, Engineer for this project, stated the report was somewhat exaggerated for reason
the weather lately had been unfavorable and that the Contractor had moved from one location
to another for the purpose of accoinplishino a greater volume of work, however, he, Mr. Ward.,
would .Hake a thorough investigation of the situation.
Mayor Kenneth Johnson thanked =°1r. Bush for his presence and felt the project
would be expedited as quickly as possible.
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Moved by Alde man Meissner that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thoes and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then aVourned
APPROVED this the day of 1960.
AT TES �-
Immediately following adjournment, Mayor Kenneth Johnson called the Council
back into session, at which time all Council members were present, for the purpose of
acting upon an important matter which had been overlooked, thereupon the following motion
was made:
ORDINANCE NO..1906
AN ORDINANCE RIMING ORDINANCE 140. 1347, AS X'I%NDED, SO AS TO &M.IPT THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX IN SO FAN. AS IT PERTAINS TO SHEPPARD AIR FORCE
BASE.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that Ordinance Nc. 1.906 be and the same is hereby
approved and passed as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the following; vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Ray, Wininger, Thoes, Witcher, Meissner and Ledford.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Meissner that the meeting be adjourned.
Notion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then journ�
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MINUTES OF i11.�ETING OF PLANNING BOARD
HELD FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1960
The meeting was called to order by Chairman C. H. Parker with the following
members present:
Mr. C. H. Parker
Mr. Charles Featherston
Mr. Robert Pardue
Mr. Gene Stephens
CIVIC PLANNING COMMITTEE,WICHITA FALLS CHAMBiR OF COi,121,RCE
Chairman Eugene E. Elam and Vice Chairman Richard Long; of the Civic
Planning Committee of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Connerce and tanager
Frank Logan appeared before the Board and made the following recommendations
1. The City Planning Board secure the up-dating of the
land use map to include recent changes in land usage
and to record existing land usage for those parcels
and areas which have been annexed since the city land
use map was prepared.
2. The City Planning Board seek the up-dating of the most
recently prepared zoning ordinance to the present time,
taking into account changes in uses and needs of various
parts and additions of the city.
3. The City Planning Board submit to the City Council (1)
such an up-dated land use map as mentioned above, and
(2) such an up-dated zoning ordinance which would permit
land use control, but which would have sufficiently
flexible terms as to be changeable to meet changing needs.
4. The City Planning Board ask the City Council to seek the
prompt enactment of such a zoning ordinance in order to
enhance the beauty of the city, to protect real property
values, and to permit orderly, well planned, and economical
growth of the city in the years to come.
The matter was discussed at length whereupon it was moved by ivir. Robert
Pardue that the recommendations on zoning and land use made by the Civic
Planning Committee be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, and if it is endorsed by that group, that it be submitted to
the Planning Board for their consideration.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Stephens and carried.
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308. EDEN HILLS, PRELI[,IJNARY PLAT
Mr, Ray Puckett and Mr. Joe Ward appeared before the Planning
Board and presented a preliminary plat of Eden Hills Subdivision.
The Planning Engineer recommended that the plat be revised in
such a manner as to provide an: East-West secondary street and
that a street connection be made southward across the spur
track to connect with an existing street in Lincoln Heights
Addition.
The matter was discussed at length both pro and con whereupon
the Chairman advised the visitors that if was the decision of
the Board that the plat be revised and that the above mentioned
changes be incorporated in the revised plat.
STREET IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS
Mr. John Hooper of Lincoln Enterprizes, Incorporated, presented
a plat of an East-West street in the commercial section of the
Lincoln Enterprizes property East of Lincoln Heights Addition.
Motion was made by Mr. Robert Pardue that the plat be approved.
Motion was seconded by Charles Featherston and carried.
STREET CLOSURE
A request by Attorney Robert R. Stewart in behalf of James
Barrington and Jack Duve to close a portion of Adams Street
South of Front Street was referred by the City Attorney to
the Planning Board, whereupon the following motion was made
by Mr. Charles Featherston:
The Board sees no objection to closing this portion of Adams
Street if the City Council so desires, but are not recommending
necessarily that the Council deed the property to any individual.
Motion seconded by Mr. Robert Pardue and carried.
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APARTMENT PROJECT ON ARCHER STREET
With regard to a preliminary plat showing proposed streets to
be dedicated in a proposed apartment house development on
Archer Street immediately west of the Midwestern University
property, Mr. Gene Stephens moved that the plat be approved
subject to the usual requirements of the Public Works Department,
Motion was seconded by Mr. Robert Pardue and carried.
316. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION NORTH OF LINCOLN
HEIGHTS OV94ED BY MR. M. G. BRYAN
Motion was made by Mr. Robert Pardue that the plat be approved
subject to the usual requirements of the Public Works and the
Park Departments.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Robert Pardue and carried.
312. SEYMOUR HEIGHTS, SECTION I, FINAL PLAT
Mr. Charles Featherston moved that the final plat of Section I,
Seymour Heights Addition be approved.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Gene Stephens and carried.
SID&TALKS
Motion was made by Mr. Gene Stephens that exceptions to the
Sidewalk Ordinance, eased on Section III (1), be granted at
the following addresses.
2701 Darwin Drive
2706 Devon Road
1519 Mesquite
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MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
April 1�,, 1960 Thursday 2 :00 p.m,
City Council Chambers - Municipal Auditorium
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joe Baker J. Richard Long-Chairman
T. Herbert Brown Cody Greer- Ass " . City
Pat Halverson Attorney
Jack Griffin- Traffic Eng
G. H. Kirby ineering Dept.
Dean 0. Chadwick- Traffic Engineer
Cletus Schenk and secretary to Commission
The City of Wichita Falls' Traffic Commission met in regular session on
April 14, 1960- at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Auditorium.
The fourth meeting of the ,year.
Acting Chairman J. Richard Long, called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.
He read a copy of a letter submitted to Mayor Johnson, in which the present Chair-
man of the Traffic Commission, Mr. Martin Nelson, submitted his resignation, with
regret,
The Commission elected J. Richard Long as permanent Chairman of the
Traffic Commission, Joe Baker was elected to serve as Vice-Chairman.
Moved by G. H. Kirby and seconded b�, T. Herbert Brown and unanimously
approved by the members, that a letter from the Traffic Commission be sent to Mr.
Nelson expressing the deep appreciation of the Traffic Commission Members 'or all
the services he has preformed for the Traffic Commission, in the many years he has
served as a member.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Comments on lens types used at Brook and Kell Blvd.
Moved by G. H. Kirby and seconded by Pat Halverson that the Commission
recommend to the Board of Aldermen that after a months study of the two
preferred arrow designs, it be recommended that we accept the modified
I. T. E. arrow design for arrow indications used in our city. These will
replace the present small arrows as fast as economically possible.
Motion carried.
2. In compliance with the directive of the Board of Aldermen, the appointment
of a One-Way Street Sub-committee, to meet with the downtown merchants
concerning the establishment of one-way streets, as approved by the Traffic
Commission at the March 1960 meeting.
Chairman J. Richard Long appointed the following members to serve on this
committee; Pat Halverson, Cletus Schenk, Richard Long and also the Traffic
Engineer, Dean Chadwick and Bill Thacker were named as advisory members.
The members requested that the offical one-way report, which Mr. Earl
Williams had prepared, along with any additions by the present Traffic
Engineer and including the summaries on the one-way street questionnaires
from other Texas cities be included with this report and given to the
downtown businessmen,
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Variance to driveway ordinance. Requested by Morris Plumbing Company for
property facing 37th Street,
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Moved by Pat Halverson and seconC,d by T. Herbert Brown that it be recomm-
ended to the Board of Aldermen that permission be denied for this request
for a variance in our driveway ordinance, The COMission feels, thatthi
is not a case of extreme hardship and to permit this request would only set
a precedent and leave the Board of Aldermen open to many such requests
from all parts of the city. Motion unanimously approved,
2. Request for an opening in the median on the Set.Tmour Highway,
Requesting party asked that this item be withdrawn.
Page 2 Traffic Commission Minutes April 1�, 1960
(New Business)
3. Brook and Kell Blvd, increasing radius return of the southwest quadrant.
Moved by T. Herbert Brown and seconded by Joe Baker that the Traffic
hngineer contact Vie owner of this property in an effort to determine
what action would be possible at this location and to report back to the
Commission, at their next meeting.
!�. Discussion of the present loading zone in front of Bethania Hospital.
Moved by Pat Halverson and seconded by Joe Baker that the Traffic
Engineer sign this area as a Passenger Loading Lone, Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. . The next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Traffic Commission will be held on !"ay 12, 1960 at 2:00 p,m,
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD
APRIL 19, 1960
THE WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD MET IN REGULAR SESSION, 4-:00 P.M. , APRIL 190
1960 AT THE PARKS ANa RECREATION OFFICE, 1809 FIFTH STREET.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MR. A. B. RUFF, JR. , CHAIRMAN
MRS. J. N. STAFFOR:D, VICE CHAIRMAN
MR. CHARLES ADCOCK, SECRETARY
MR. STAYTON M. BONNER
MRS. M. D. CHERRY
MRS. BAILEYr' R. COLLINS
MR, MELVIN EVANS
MR, MAX KRUGER
OTHERS PRESENT: MR, SPENCER P. ELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
MR. BEN WOODrY, WOODY AND INGRAM REAL ESTATE COMPANY
MRS, EVA MAE WEAVER, SECRETARY TO MR. ELLIS
ITEM 1 : THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIRMAN, MR. A. B. RUFF, JR. ,
AND THE PROPOSED AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
ITEM 2: THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16, MEETING WERE READ BY THE SECRETARY,
MR. ADCOCK.
MRS. STAFFORD MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16 MEETING BE
APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.
ITEM 3: MR. BEN WOODY APPEARED BEFORE THE BOARD TO EXPLAIN HIS REQUEST TO
SECURE A GROUND LEASE ON A PORTION OF WEEKS PARK, SOUTH OF FARM
ROAD 369 FOR INSTALLING AND OPERATING A KIDDIE LAND PARK, THE
REQUEST OF MR. WOODY WAS DISCUSSED AND MR. WOODY ANSWERED MANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING HIS PLANS. IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE FOLLOWING
PROVISIONS WOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT WITH MR. WOODY.
A. LENGTH OF CONTRACT -- MR. WOODY REQUESTED THAT THE CONTRACT
EXTEND FOR TEN ( 10) YEARS AND THAT HE BE GRABTED AN OPTION TO
RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN ( 10) YEAR PERIOD.
B. PAYMENT -- IT WAS AGREED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERCENT OF GROSS
ANNUAL REVENUE WILL BE PAID TO THE CITY OF WICHITA, FALLS BY
MR. WOODY:
FOR THE FIRST $75,000 . . . ... . . .. .. 0 . . . 10%
$751001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119%
$150,000 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 20%
OVER $200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 25%
C. RULES AND REGULATIONS COVERING OPERATION MR. WOODY AGREED
THAT HE WOULD ABIDE BY ALL THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND TO COOPERATE WITH
THE DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES IN THE OPERATION OF THE ENTERPRIZE$
AND THAT THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, THROUGH THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS,
AND RECREATION, WOULD HAVE CONTROL OVER THE ENTIRE OPERATION.
D. SALE OR ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE -- MR. WOODY AGREED THAT HE WOULD NOT
SELL OR SUB-LEASE HIS INTEREST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS THE
PURCHASER OR LESSEE IS ACCE°TABLE TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS.
E. ESCAPE CLAUSE AND LIQUIDATION -- THE BOARD AGREED THAT AN ESCAPE
CLAUSE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT, IF THE CITY REQUIRES THE
AREA OCCUPIED BY THE KIDDIELAND FOR SOME OTHER PURPOSE AND THE
LESSEE IS REQUESTED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY, HE WILL BE GIVEN AT
LEAST 90 DAYS NOTICE AND WILL BE PAID LIQUIDATION DAMAGES AND COST
OF MOVING IN CONNECTION WITH VACATING THE PROPERTY.
PARK BOARD MINUTES - CONTINUED
AFTER THE DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS, MR. WOODY WAS EXCUSED AND THE
FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN:
MOTION # 651 : MR. EVANS MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD RECOMMEND TO THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT MR. BEN WOODY BE GRANTED A
LEASE ON A PORTION OF WEEKS PARK SOUTH DE FARM ROA.O
369 TO ERECT AND OPERATE A COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT AREA
OR KIDDIELAND, AND THAT THE CONTRACT INCLUDE THE
PROVISIONS ABOVE SPECIFIED.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MRS. STAFFORD. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 4: MR. RUFF ASKED THE SECRETARY, MR. ADCOCK, TO READ A LETTER FROM
MRS. BOBBY J. WISE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO HOLD A POLITICAL RALLY
IN LAMAR PLAYGROUND, APRIL 30, 1960 ( COPY OF LETTER ATTACHED
AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN.
MOTION # 652: MR. KRUGER MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD RECOMMEND TO THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT MRS, WISE AND HER COMMITTEE BE
PERMITTED TO HOLD A POLITICAL RALLY AT THE LAMAR PLAY-
GROUND ON APRIL 30, 1960, AT NO COST PROVIDED THE. PARK
DEPARTMENT FURNISHES NO SPECIAL SERVICES; AND THAT ANY
CANDIDATE WISHING TO SPEAK BE ALLOWED THE PRIiVILEGE,
AND THAT THE CHARGE TO THE CANDIDATE WOULD NOT EXCEED
$5.00 FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE MONEY RECEIVED WOULD BE
USED EXCLUSIVELY TO COVER THE EXPENSE OF HOLQING THE
RALLY.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MR. ADCOCK. MOTION CARRIED. MRS. STAFFORD$ AND
MR. EVANS VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION.
ITEM 5: THE SECRETARY, MR. ADCOCK, READ A LETTER FROM MR, JACK BRIITTON OF THE
SUN VALLEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, ASKING THE PARK BOARD TO GIVE THE
LAMAR PLAYGROUND IN THE SUN VALLEY ADDITION AN OFFICIAL NAME. MR.
BRITTON SUGGESTED THE NAME " JONES JONES PARK " COPY OF LETTER
ATTACHED) . AFTER DISCUSSION, THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN.
MOTION # 653: MR. BONNER MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD OFFICIALLY ADOPT
THE NAME 11 LAMAR PLAYGROUND " FOR, THE PARK AREA IN
SUNNYSIDE AND SUNVALLEY ADDITION.
MOTION SECONDED BY: MRS. STAFFORD. MOTION CARRIED.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:30 P.M.
A. B. RUFF, JR. , CHAIRMAN
OFFICIAL:
CHARLES ADCOCK, SECRETARY
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