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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
Item No. June 18, 1962
1 &r The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session,
post-poned from June 11, 1962, on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial
Auditorium Bldg., at 7:00 oTclock P.M., with the following members present:
John J. Gavin Mayor
J. Winston Wallander
Dr. D. Clifford Burross
0. D. McBride
Dr. Al T. Witcher Aldermen
Roy V. (Pete) Claytor
Don Wade
C. J. Griggs City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
A. L. Fitts City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John J. Gavin.
The Invocation was given by A. L. Fitts, City Clerk.
3 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the minutes of the regular meeting held May 28,
1962, be approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried.
4 Moved by Alderman Burross on the recommendation of the City Manager, Director
of Public Utilities, and Joe E. Ward, Consulting Engineer, that the B & G Construction Co.
be awarded a contract for construction of Water System Improvements designated as Section
1962-A on their low unit bid of $61,896.34.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously.
5 , The minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting held June 12, 1962, were presented.
Moved by Alderman Wade that the minutes of the June 12, 1962, meeting of the
Traffic Commission be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried.
5a Mayor Gavin inquired if Mr. Killebrew had been notified regarding Paragraph 2
under Old Business. Mr. Jolliff stated that a letter had been written Mr. Killebrew.
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5b Alderman Burross inquired about temporary signalization at 5th and Broad Streets.
Traffic Engineer Jolliff answered that studies were being made not only of 5th
and Broad but of 6th and Broad Streets as well, and that proper co-ordination of signali-
zation system was being considered.
6 The minutes of the Planning Board meeting held June 13, 1962 were presented.
Moved by Alderman Witcher that the minutes of the June 13, 1962, meeting of the
Planning Board be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
6a Mayor Gavin announced the resignation of Mr. Dick Harris from the Planning Board
and the appointment of Mr. Howard Morgan to replace him. Mr. Morgants term is to expire
May 23, 1963.
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Moved by Alderman Burross that the appointment of Mr. Howard Morgan to the 6a - contt.
Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dick Harris, term to expire in May, 1963,
be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried.
Alderman Wade addressed a question to Mr. Gregory, Director of Public Works, on 6b
the progress of alleviation of flooding conditions on Florist Street. Mr. Gregory answered
that a temporary program had been instituted, but that to secure a solution to the drainage
problem would require continuing study based on experience factors.
ORDINANCE NO. 1987 7
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING
ON ANY LOT OR LOTS ABUTTING ON A CITY STREET, TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK ACCORDING TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER; AND PROVIDING THAT A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE SIDEWALK MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE
CITY ENGINEER; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 1987 be passed and approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor and Wade.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman McBride to approve Change Order No. 6, contract of Natkin & Co., ,, 8; _-, t
for Wichita Falls, Texas, Water Works Improvements, Cypress Avenue Water Treatment Plant,
Secondary Reservoir Pumping Station, Alterations to Lake Wichita Pumping Station, in the
amount of $8,172.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Claytor to accept the low bid of Morgan Motor Co. in the amount 9 .
of $2,483.87 for one 3/4 ton pickup equipped with winch for the Health Unit.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried.
and
Moved by Alderman Burross to allow/order paid, bill from Wichita General Hospital 10
for May, 1962, indigent patient care in the amount of $6,986.05.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried.
and
Moved by Alderman Claytor to allow/order paid, the following reimbursements due 11
under existing Water Reimbursement Contracts:
Hughes Dev. Co., water in Faith Village Unit #4 $5,139.62 f
Hughes Dev. Co., water in Dittoe Heights Addn, Southern Hills 1,397.14
Hawkeye Dev. Co., water in Section A & B, Loch Lomond Addn 2,282.87
R. D. Montgomery & C. B. Johnson, water in Seymour Hgts, Sec. 1 175.95
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried unanimously.
Alderman Witcher asked Acting Director Raymond Hayes of the Parks and Recreation 12
Department for a report on the furnishing and beautification of Weeks Park Picnic and
Recreation Center. Mr. Hayes made a short report on the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce
Parks and Recreation Committee.
Alderman Wade asked for clarification of usage of land adjacent to Red Fox. Acting
Director Hayes stated that this was a dedicated park area and would be improved by the
Parks and Recreation Department.
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12 - Alderman Witcher stated that he wished to compliment the Sanitation Department
/ on their ability to get through the alley back of Amherst Street and pick up the garbage
during the recent rains.
13 ` Mr. Griggs, City Manager, presented a letter from Mr. Walter David Andrews, 44231
i Call Field, stating that he would be willing to construct a sidewalk on his property when and
r if the City or other property owners construct sidewalks across their property on Call Field
Road. Mr. Griggs recommended that an exception be granted Mr. Andrews on the basis of this
letter.
Moved by Alderman Burross that an exception be granted to Mr. Andrews.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried. r f
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14 Mr. L. V. Abernathy, Attorney, presented a petition for increased salaries for
the employees of the Water, Street, and Sewer Departments of the City. This petition was
referred to the City Manager and department heads by the Council with the comment that these
matters were not properly a function of the City Council but rather decisions to be made by
the department heads and City Manager.
15 - Mr. Rex Jennings, representing the Chamber of Commerce, asked that the City Council
or as many members as possible attend the June 28, 1962, luncheon for a program on Industrial
Know How sponsored by the City of Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce.
16 Mr. W. E. Phillips presented a petition for the removal of a dwelling on City
` property in Lot 11, Block 9 of the Bailey Subdivision. This was referred to City Attorney
Hodge.
17 - Mr. B. H. Kirkland presented a plea for sewer connection on the Seymour Highway
opposite the Tanglewood Addition. This was referred to Mr. Gregory, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 8-17 P.M.
APPROVED this the day of , 1962.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
15 'fie 1962
C0 Js GRIGGS
City Manager
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Bear Mr. Griggs&
This is to certify that when the City or Property
Owners construct sidewalks across their property on Can Field
Road between Fairway and University, City of Wichita Pallas
Texas# I will be more than willing to construct a sidewalk
an my property at 4423 Call Field Road, Wichita Fails, Texas,
W3 Call Field Road
Wichita Falls! Texas
Note: Excerpt attached to each copy.
Original copy given to Mr. Gregory, Director of Public Works
2nd copy filed with Minutes of Council Meeting held June 18, 1962.
3rd copy returned to llr. Andrews with excerpt attached.
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 1962-A
TABUTATION OF TOTAL BIDS
OPENED 2:00 P.M. JUNE 7,1962
Bidder and Address Base Bid Including Item No. 3
Labor Materials Total Bid
B & G Construction Co.
Burkburnett, Texas $25,392.70 $36,543.64 $61,89b.34
Anderson Construction Co.
31,886.00 37,967.00 69,353.00
Abilene, Texas
Mid West Contracting Co.
38,343.50 36,264,00 74,607.50
Dallas, Texas
Glade Construction Co.
38,364.90 38,848.10 77,213.00
Fort Worth, Texas
Sub Surface Construction Co. 44,337.00 38,443.00 82,780.00
Fort Worth, Texas
Alternate Bids Including Item No, 3A
B & G Construction Co. NO BID
Burkburnett, Texas
Anderson Construction Co.
$31,776.00 $37,b47.00 $69,423.00
Abilene, Texas
Mid West Contracting Co.
38,184.00 36,154.00 74,338.00
Dallas, Texas
Glade Construction Co. NO BID
Fort Worth, Texas
Sub Surface Construction Co.
Fort Worth, Texas 44,117.00 37,913.00 81,030,00
JOE E. WARD
CONSULTING ENGINEER