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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
July 9, 1962
Item No.
1 & 2 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 Building, 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 Aldermen
Dr. Al T. Witcher
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 Alderman R. V. Claytor.
2a Mayor Gavin announced the appointment of a Steering Committee composed of eleven
members to serve as a nucleus for co-ordinating the efforts of the various committees to be
appointed later having as their function the study and preparation of information for a
Capital Improvements Program to be submitted to the electorate at a future date.
Harry C. Lane, Chairman
Joe Wolverton
Rhea Howard
Ikard Smith
Tom White
Clarence Muehlberger
Tom C. Foley
Howard Hollowell
Ralph Harvey
Don Wilson
J. B. Jarratt
2b Mayor Gavin announced the appointment of Mr. Hiram Jordon to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. W. P. Hov le_, who had resigned, on the Planning Board. Mr. Jordonts term is
to expire on May 23, 1963-
Moved by Alderman Burross that the appointment of Mr. Hiram Jordon to the Planning
Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. W. P. Howle_, who had resigned, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried unanimously.
3 Moved by Alderman Witcher to approve the minutes of the regular post-poned meeting
of June 11, 1962, held June 18, 1962.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried.
4
Mr. Ford Massey, representing residents of the Colonial Park area, introduced Dr.
Joe Steed, who urged that the City of Wichita Falls diligently pursue the recommendations and
plans already advanced for the widening of Taft Street from Archer south. Dr. Steed presented
a word picture of the present hazards existing, especially where Taft crosses the irrigation
canal and creek, citing instances of cars hitting the bridge abutment and winding up in the
creek and of near fatalities of children in these particular spots. Mr. Jolliff, Traffic
Engineer, presented a map showing the progress of the engineering. Mayor Gavin asked for
further expression from several interested parties who were present. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt
Burckhalter spoke on the need to expedite the necessary improvements. Mayor Gavin then asked
Mr. Jolliff to retire with the representatives to see what progress could be made. During
their absence regular business progressed. Upon their return the committee reported that they
were in complete accord and that they would certainly work to accomplish theplanned program.
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Mayor Gavin announced the receipt of a letter from Mrs. Reuben B. Knight, Presi- 4a-
dent of the North Texas Mental Health Center, asking that the City Council together with
various other governmental agencies support the mental health center financially in order
that they might receive funds from other state and federal agencies.
Mayor Gavin appointed Aldermen Burross and Wade to meet with the City Manager
and the representatives of the Mental health Center to formulate plans and report back to
the Council.
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Mr. D. H. Bolin presented a letter asking that the City of Wichita Falls make an
exception to its policy of not supplying water to businesses and residences outside the
City limits. He made a short plea for this consideration. Mayor Gavin restated the City's
position and policy in not granting the use of City water to those concerns outside the
City limits.
Mr. Bruce Jackson, Commander of Thomas Fowler Post of the American Legion, pre- 6
sented a request for a re-survey and correction deed to property already deeded to the
Thomas Fowler Post of the American Legion. This was referred to the City Manager, City
Attorney, Mr. R. T. Gregory, Director of Public Works, and Mr. J. P. Ruhmann, Director
of Utilities.
ORDINANCE NO. 1988 7 _
AN ORDINANCE PERMANENTLY ABANDONING A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH
END OF TRACT "A" BLOCK 205, OF THE SUNSET TERRACE ADDITION, SECTION 2, REVISED, TO THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
Moved by Alderman McBride that Ordinance No. 1988 be passed and approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade.
Nays: None:
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Moved by Alderman Burross that Messrs. J. B. Featherston, J. B. Meissner, Jr., and
Leroy 0. Wilkins be appointed as a Board of Equalization for City Taxes for the year of 1962.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously.
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The minutes of the meeting of the Kemp Public Library Board held June 19, 1962,
were presented by Mayor Gavin.
Moved by Alderman Witcher that the minutes of the Library Board meeting held
June 19, 1962, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously.
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Moved by Alderman Wade that the minutes of the Park Board meeting held June 19,
1962, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor.
Commenting on the need for clarification of the Resolution providing for the
securing of park lands from new developments, Dr. Al Witcher suggested that the Park Dept.
Head and the Chairman of the Planning Board meet to expedite this matter.
Mayor Gavin put the motion to accept the Park Board minutes to a vote.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Alderman Wade that the Morrison Supply Co. be .awarded the bid for the
supply of 20,000 lbs of Virgin Ingot Lead on their bid price of $2,016.84. (Bid summary
attached.)
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously.
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—12 Moved by Alderman Claytor that the Meissner Industrial Supply Co. be awarded the bid
for 1,820 feet of 811 Class 150 AC Pipe on their low bid of $3,385.20. (Bid summary attached.)
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously.
13 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the Wichita Supply Co. be awarded the bid for 10,000
L.F. 3/4" and 3,000 L.F. 1" Type K, Soft Copper Pipe, on their low bid of $4,274.00.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried. (Bid summary attached.)
_ 14 Moved by Alderman Burross that the Council declare a small tract of land adjacent
to FM 369 and Lake Park Drive surplus property and advertise it for sale.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade.
Nays: None.
—15 Moved by Alderman McBride that the firm of Allred and Armstrong be employed to
make the audit of the fiscal year 1961-62 on the recommendation of the City Manager and
City Clerk.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried.
16 Moved by Alderman Burross that the following payments be allowed and ordered
paid on existing water and sewer reimbursements contracts:
Best Bldg. Corp., sewer in Sec. A & B, Sikes Est Addn 44 $ 371.38
Best Bldg. Inc., water in Sec. A & B, Sikes Addn 2,027.33
T. R. Boone, Jr., water in Linden Place Addn. 140.54
W.B. Hursh Ests., water in Hursh Estates Subdvn. Sec. 2 152.18
Homer Humphris, water for Lots 5 to 10, Blk 6, & Lots 1 to 23,
Blk 7, Park Place Subdivision 198.10
Dennis Construction Co., water in Lakeview Manor Addn, Sec. 1 686.20
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried.
17 ORDINANCE NO. 1989
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1812, WHICH PROVIDED FOR CLASSIFICATION OF
ALL FIREMEN UNDER CIVIL SERVICE, BY DELETING CLASSIFICATION V THEREFROM, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Wade that Ordinance No.1989 be passed and approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor and Wade.
Nays: None.
18 RESOLUTION NO. 494
WHEREAS, on the lath day of November, 1961, the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, passed and approved Resolution No. 475, wherein certain improvements
on the following described streets, avenues and public places in the City of Wichita Falls
were accepted, to-wit:
FLOOD STREET: From east edge PVT Rosewood Avenue to E.P.L. Bailey Avenue;
SHERMAN ROAD: From S.P.L. York Street to N.P.L. of Fort Worth & Denver Railroad;
BONNER STREET: From 7.5' east of the E.P.L. Cleveland Avenue to the west edge of
pavement on Rosewood Avenue;
WHEREAS, it appears to the Board of Aldermen that such improvements should not have
been accepted, and that said resolution No. 475 should not have been passed and approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS;
That said Resolution No. 475 passed by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls on November 13, 1961, be and the same is hereby annulled and revoked.
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Item 18 - con't.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 494 be passed and approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1990 19
AN ORDINANCE PERMANENTLY CLOSING AND ABANDONING ALL STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE OAK
CLIFF ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, BEING PARTS OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND CREST ST.
Moved by Alderman Wade that Ordinance No. 1990 be passed and approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: m
Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor and Wade.
Nays: None.
City Attorney Hodge was asked to report on the progress being made on the Halsell 20
Reservoir Site.
City Manager, C. J. Griggs, reported on the status of improvements to Lake 21
Kemp spillway and dam.
R. T. Gregory, Director of Public Works, reported that the ground and soil of 22 -
Seymour Heights, Section 3, was not suitable for septic tanks and recommended that they
not be allowed.
City Manager, C. J. Griggs, gave a report on progress of plans for a new disposal 23
plant.
Moved by Alderman McBride that the City proceed with the paving and improvement 24
of that part of Vermont St. included in Group I-60, regardless of whether or not all property
owners have executed voluntary liens.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously.
Alderman Witcher requested information on the request of Mr. Anderson for water 25
on the south end of Lake Park Drive.
The City Manager reported on receipt of the report from the Grand Jury. Mayor 26 —
John Gavin requested that the City Manager compose a letter thanking the foreman of the
Grand Jury for the manner in which they have handled the things which have come to their
attention.
Mr. Jack Ballard was recognized and given an opportunity to voice his objections 27
to the operation of bus services and commented on the relationship between the City of
Wichita Falls and Sheppard Air Force Base and asked questions regarding Lake Kemp recrea-
tional facilities.
Comments were made by several of the aldermen, Dr. Witcher in particular, about 28
the relationship of industry, water, and taxes.
Moved by Alderman McBride that the Don Franklin Shows sponsored by the Junior 29 ' —
Chamber of Commerce be allowed to show on the FEX property off the Jacksboro Highway
for this week, and that permit and inspection fees be waived.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 9:30 o'clock P.M.
APPROVED this the day of 1962.
Mayor Pro 'firer._
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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