Min 06/26/1961 311
Item No.
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
June 26, 1961
1 & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of WichitaFalls, 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:
Joe Bailey Meissner Mayor Protem
J. Winston Wallander
Dr. D. Clifford Burross Aldermen
0. D. McBride
Dr. Al T. Witcher
G. J. Griggs City Manager
H. P. Hodge Jr. City Attorney
A. L. Fitts City Clerk
Absent: Mayor Kenneth Johnson, Alderman Ledford.
Church. The Invocation was given by Rev. Bob Evans, Pastor, university Methodist
Moved by Alderman Witcher that the Minutes of the regular meeting held June
12, 1961, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried.
Agenda Item No. 4 was passed.
5 Minutes of the Traffie,Commission meeting held June 13, 1961, were presented.
Alderman Witcher requested expressions from members of the Traffic Commission
who were present. No adverse criticism was voiced.
Moved by Alderman Wallander that the Minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting
held June 13, 1961, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried unanimously.
Alderman Burross raised the question of when and how Item No. 2, under Old
Business, would be handled. (School Sign Program).
Budget, City Manager C. J. Griggs replied that this was being provided for in the new
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6 ORDINANCE NO. 1956
I' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1641, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND REPEALING ALL
01!MR"'ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" BY AMENDING SECTION
171 OF ATRICLE XXI, DECLARING CERTAIN SPECIFIED STREETS TO BE OM-WAY STREETS.
read. Moved by Alderman Wallander that Ordinance No. 1956 be approved and passed as
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Wallander, Burrow, McBride, Witcher and Mayor Proten Meissner.
Nays: None.
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312 Item No.
Bids were opened on two tracts of city property, advertised for sale, as per '7
copy of Legal Notice attached. Bids were as follows:
Tract No. 1 — Don Baxter $1001.00, with Agreement to install drMinage pipe according
to City's specifications.
Tract No. 2 — Builders. Supply, $1850.00
Ben C. Armstrong 2250.00
Moved by Alderman Wallander that the high bid__be accepted on each tract and that
the Mayor be authorized to sign deeds for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls,
conveying:
Tract No. 1 to Don Baxter, for $1001.00, stipulating that the City retain a
drainage easement, also that buyer agree to install a drainage
pipe according to the City's specifications.
Tract No. 2 to Ben C. Armstrong for $2250.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously
ORDINANCES,N0,12,%
AN ORDINANCE EICTFMING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
BY ANNEXING ALL OF THOSE PARTS OF WICHITA COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVIIl= DISTRICT
N0. 1, WHICH LIE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS
ARE DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
Mayor Protem Meissner declared the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1954 to
be open. Mr. William Thacker, Chairman of the Planning Board, was asked for resume
concerning the basis of study and recommendations advocating the annexation of the proposed
areas.
The following property owners in the proposed area north of Wichita River, voiced
objections to the annexation: M. W. Oliver, Lynn Murphy, Harold Miller, Lloyd Griffith.
A Mr. McCullock also voiced objections.
Alderman Burross explained reasons for annexation. Alderman Witcher read into
the record a letter from Lt. Col. Thus D. Quaid, Acting District Engineer, Tulsa
District, Corps of Army Engineers, concerning proposed flood control, which is attached
hereto. Alderman Burross requested that this letter be incorporated in the,Minutes and
that each member of the Council be furnished a copy.
Moved by Alderman Wallander that, due to the absence of Mayor Johnson, the
Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 19540 be recessed until the next regular meeting, July
le, 1961.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried.
Moved by Alderman Witcher that the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Board, 8
held June 20, 1961, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wallander.
Alderman Burross asked City Engineer, Wm. E. Baugh, Jr. to explain Item No. 3
in more detail than stated in the Minutes. Following Mr. Baugh's explanation, the
motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE N0, 192 9
AN ORDINANCE ECTENDING THE. CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY y
ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. (Giant Store Property)
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 1957 be introduced, and that the
City Clerk be directed to publish same one time in the Wichita Falls Record News.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Wallander., Burross, McBride, Witcher and Mayor Protem Meissner.
Nays: None.
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Item No.
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10 Moved by Alderman Witcher that Frank B. Harvey be granted a delay in replacing
sidewalk on Lot 2, Block 10, Country Club Estates, until new regulations now in preparation
by the Planning Board are adopted.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried.
11 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the Minutes of the Park Board meeting, held
June 21, 1961, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wallander and carried.
Mayor Protem Meissner stated that he had received a number of complaints about
the lack of boating facilities at Lake Wichita; no launching ramps, no docking or service
areas.
12 ORDINANCE NO. 1258
ORDINANCE AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
ON A PORTION OF KENE.SAW AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DESIGNATED AS "GROUP IS - 60", PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESS-
vMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF TO DEFRAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF SAID
IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING AN APPORPRIATION FOR THE INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED BY THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS IN CONNECTION'WITH SAID CONTRACT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE
OF ASSESSMENT LIEN WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF WICHITA COUNTY, TZZAS, DIRECTING THE ENGINEER
FOR THE CITY TO PREPARE ESTIKATES* OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER
MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moaned by Alderman Wallander that Ordinance No. 1958 be approved and passed as
read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher and Mayor Protem Meissner.
Nays: None.
13 Moved by Alderman McBride that the bid for Traffic Zone Paint, White and Yellow,
be awarded to C. H. Dragert Company, on their bid of $2250,00, less 1%; same being low
bid; copy of Bid Summary being on file in Office of City Clerk.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried.
14 r Moved by Alderman Wallander that the Wichita General Hospital Bill for
indigent patients for the month of May, 1961, in amount of $8,323.09, be authorized and
ordered paid.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried.
14-a Moved by Alderman Witcher that the Wichita General Hospital, be requested to furnish
the Welfare Department a list each month, showing the name, date, number and charge for each
prescription issued from the Hospital Pharmacy.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously.
14-b City Manager C. J. Griggs, reported on the request made by Alderman Burross at
the last Council meeting, concerning the handling of city and county jail prisoners treated
Eby the Wichita General Hospital.
Dr. Burross asked that the investigation be pursubd further.
Mayor Protem Meissner appointed the following committee to make this study:
Alderman Burross,f Chairmon
Alderman Witcher, and City Manager C. J. Griggs.
15 Moved by Alderman Witcher that payments on Water and Sewer Reimbursement
314 Item No.
Contracts for Sikes Estate Addition, be delayed until the Planning Board could contact 15-con't
the Developers of this Addition regarding the cozmni.ttments for entrance to the Addition
from F.M. 369, and Park reservations.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried.
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Mr. Crabtree requested street improvement on North Grand, and was referred to
Mr. F. M. Rugeley.
Moved by Alderman Wallander that the City advertise for sale a tract of land 17
located at Grace and Kell Boulevard, to the highest bidder.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried.
Mayor Protein Meisener recognized the Chairmen of various Committees and Boards 18
who were present and thanked them for being present at this meeting.
Moved by Alderman Witcher that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at�9-40 P.M.
APPROVED this the day of u e- �, 1961.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, TULSA
ADDRESS REPLY TO: CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DISTRICT ENGINEER 616 SOUTH BOSTON
U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT,TULSA TULSA 2, OKLAHOMA
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REFER TO FILE NO. SWP WR ® JU °,Ay'
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Dr. Al T. Witcher
Alderman Place 4
City of Wichita Falls
63 Eighth Street
Wichita Falls, Texas
Dear Doctor Witcher:
Reference is made to your
th status` of ourJune studieslofnLake which
Kemp.
you request information n
The application of 1957, to which you refer, was an applica-
tion to the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, for
assistance in rehabilitating Lake Kemp under the Small Reclamation
Projects Act of 1956. It is understood that the Bureau of RRecto�
tion advised the Water Improvement Districts that it might
their advantage to proceed on a project through either the Corps of
Engineers' sponsorship, or special legislation, since the Bureau's
studies indicated that flood control benefits would exceed irriga-
tion benefits, and flood control is a responsibility of the Corps
of Engineers.
The investigation by this office by thing madeited in response
to a resolution adopted 16 April 1959 Y
enate
Committee on Public Works, which requests studies to determine the
advisability of modifying and rehabilitating the existing non-
Federal Lake Kemp in the interest of flood control, to operate a in
conjunction with the lakes irrigation, water supply and other
re-
lated uses. A public hearing in connection with this study was
held in the Municipal Auditorium, Wichita Falls, on
er the
1959• Local interests at that hearing p and requested
deteriorated condition of spillway and outlet works,
that the Federal Government rehabilitate the facilities and there-
after direct operation of the flood control storage.
A survey report covering our investigation of Lake Kemp is
scheduled for completion near the end of the present year. The
report would then be reviewed by our higher authority, and, if
approved, would be submitted to Congress by the Secretary of the
Army for consideration and possible authorization of the construction
cash
sit ua ed in C Affidavit 1t of Publication
Texa , to-- wit: ". ' P.,y
FIRS TRACT:
Located at the Northwest corner of
Kem Boulevard and Arizona Avenue,and
desc ibed as follows: Parts of Lots Seven THE, STATE OF TEXAS
(7) And Eight (8), Block "D", Kemp
FialI91,ark Texastlmoretparticulo the arly describof ed ta COUNTY OF WICHITA
as f�qIlows:
of Ts: at the Southwest corner
Id Lot Eight (8), Block IV of ,June
Kem Fair Park Addition:THENCE North 13 t-h...._......................... -.............................................
....... day of .......------ .....--------............
a Ion Its
¢ the East side of the alley 10o feet On this
to t e Northwest corner of Lot Seven
(7);',THENCE East along the North line
of LQt Seven (7) to a point in the west A. D. 195..6. .....personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority
tine. f Grant Street,said West line being
thir feet (309 distant from the center
surg.at hirlev At?cins
....... ......_.................... bookkeeper
..........................................................----...........
he Times Publishing Company of Wichita Falls, publishers of the
ar ginning. ; ;, ita Falls Record News, a newspaper published at Wichita Falls in
SEC ND TRACT:
Located at the Southeast corner of
Hampstead Lane and Buchanan Street, Wichita County, Texas, and upon being duly sworn by me, on oath states
and described as follows: Parts of Lots
Thlr een (13), Fourteen (14),Fifteen (15)
and Sixteen (161, Block "J" Kemp-Fair'1 that the attached advertisement is a true and correct copy of advertising
Parr Addition to the City of Wichita
Fall$, Texas, more particularly described
as rows: Q (1) ........issues thereof on the follow-
B ING the West eighty feet (W 501 of published in..... ................................._.........
Lots'Sixteen (16),Fifteen (15),and Four-
teen(14) and the West eighty feet(W 801
of a North fifteen feet (N 151) of Lot ing dates:
F Park
ion. be sold separately. Tune 9,
T 63
The tt two tracts
shall be conveyed,by the City .. ................... - -.................................._.....;, ...........195............
with t warranty of title. The first tract / I
desbed above shall be conveyed subject
to n easement for a oa ted. ditch ,A_,r,,.,,,,.,.,,
wh a such tliteh la,now kieated. �..- ••-••- '• `���••�-�"'�-----"�--
W(((�itten bids for IN tracts may be sub-
mitted to the City Clerk M the City of BOOKKEEPER FO IMES PUBLISHING COMPANY
Wic ita Falls not later than 7:30 p.m.on OF WICHITA FALLS
Mon ay, June 26, 1961. Such bids shall
be opened and considered by the.City
Cou}cil at their meeting at 7:30 p.m. on
MThea June 26, 1961. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the day and year first a ove
The
Ctty of Wichita Falls reserves the
right to reject any and all bids, and to
-waive all formalities. S-A. L. Fitts, City 1, written.
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LS: RECORD NEWS, FRIDAY JUNE 2, 1961
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is hereby -1ven that t?�._c City of '.,J,i(.,hi-l-a Ha
lls a-L.J,s i s
offe_nanr for sale for cash th,:; fol1c.4J_1.njr described two tracts
situatod in Falls, ',vichl.ta County Texas, to-wit :
FIRST TRACT:
Located at the Northwest corner of Kemp Boulevard and
Arl.zonL Avenue, and described as follows : Parts of Lots Seven.
(7) and Bip-ht (8) , Blcok "l)", Kemp-Fair Park Addition, to the
c3
Clt ci' `1'iclil,ta Falls, Tiex.as , more particularly described as
follows :
'3_'j G IKINT IN G at the So-1.,.thwest corner of said 'Lot 1_-j'i1r,1ht
:'lock "D" of Kemp-Fair Park Addition; THENCE North along
the East side of the alley 100 feet to the Northwest
corner. of Lot Seven (7) ; THENCE Last along the North line
of Lot Seven (7) to a point in the -,,I iest line, of Grant
Street, said *,'�est line being thirty feet (301 ) d-Istant
from the center line of Grant Street when measured at
right an,-les thereto; THENCE in a South-westerly direction
along the 'oest line of Grant Street to the, North 1-17-n-le
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c,f Arizona Avsntie being also the South "line of Lot il-irp-iht,
t)
(8) ; TH':,'NCE West lji..11 along tho North Iinc of Arizona
Avenue to the place of be-innino-.
SECOND TRACT:
Located at the Southeast corner. of Hampstead Lane and
Buchanan Street, and described as follows: Parts of Lots
Thirteen (13) , Fourteen (1L.) , Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (lb') .,
Block "J" Kemp-Fair Park Addition to the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas , more particularly described as fo1_.'1.cws :
BEING the 1,14 1 est ei.ghty fleet (W 901 ) of L c,t s S ix t e e n
- i h Fifteen (1115) , and Fourteen and the -.-Iest eighty feet
C> ly
(11 801 ) of the North fifteen feet (N lt_151 ) of Lot Thirteen
(13) of said Block "J", Kemp-Fair Park Addition.
The two tracts shall. be sold separately. The tracts shall.
be warranty by conveyed the City without of title. The first
d I) J
tract described above shall be conveyed sobjoct to. an easement
for a drainage ditch where such. ditch is now located .
Written bids for said tracts may be submitted to the Cit�r
Clerk of the City of Wichita Falls not later. than 7 :30 P. 1,". on
T'onday, June 26, 1.961_ Such bids sha11, be opened and. considered
by the City Council at their meeting at 7 : 30 P .M. on Monday,
Juno 2�,,
The City of 1.4fichita Falls reserves the right to reject any
and all bids, and to waive all formalities.
A. r. Fitts, C1ty 71erk