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Min 04/08/1963 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. April 8, 1963 Item No. %- 1 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 7:30 o'clock P.M. , with the following meribers 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 L. Jack Davis City Manager If. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney A. L. Fitts City Clerk - - - - - - - - - - 2 The Invocation was given by Dr. D. Clifford Burross. - - - - - - - - - - 3 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 25, 19631* be approved as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - The returns of the City election held April 2, 1963, were canvassed by the Board of Aldermen and the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 507 A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, APRIL 2, 1963, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ALDERMEN FOR POSITIONS NO. 1, NO. 2 AND NO.3. WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas., held in the Memorial Auditorium Building on the 8th day of April, A.D. 1963, at which time a quorum was present, came on to be considered the returns of the Municipal election held on the 2nd day of April, A.D. 1963, for the purpose of electing Aldermen for Positions No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3; and WHEREASP after canvassing the returns of said election it was found to be duly and legally field in all respects, and there were cast at said election 4,590 votes for the election of the three Aldermen; and that FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 1: J. Winston Wallander received Frank Hayes received 10613 Write in votes received 11 FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 2: Dr. D. Clifford Burross received 2,873 Roger E. Thoes received 1,696 Write in votes received 7 FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION 3: 0. D. McBride received 3,362 Russell Jack Ballard received 1,220 Write in votes received 7 AND$ it appearing that J. Winston Wallander received the greatest number of votes cast at said election for Alderman, Position 1; Dr. D. Clifford Burross received the greatest number of votes cast at said election for Alderman' Position 2; and that 0. D. McBride received the greatest number of votes cast at said election for Alderman, Postion 3; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that J. Winston Wallander, Dr. D. Clifford Burross, and 0. D. McBride were duly and legally elected Aldermen of the City of lVichita Falls, Texas, at said election, and that said election was in all respects legally held in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls. 509 Item No. Moved by Alderman Witcher to pass and approve Resolution No. 507. 4-cont. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen I'Vallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor and Wade. Nays: None. - - - - - - - - - - Immediately after the passing of Resolution No. 507, Aldermen Wallander, Burross, and Mc Bride were sworn in by Mayor Gavin. - - - - - - - - - - Mr. Harry C. Lane, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Steering Committee, pre- sented the report of the committee and their recommendations, a copy of which is attached. Mr. Lane prefaced his report by thanking each one of the members of the committee 6 for their willingness and co-operation in the preparation of the report which entailed the spending of several hours and much work. Mayor Gavin extended the thanks and appreciation of the Council for the devotion and willingness of the Committee to strive toward the goal of a comprehensive and adequate Capital Improvements program. Moved by Alderman Wade to receive the report of the Capital Improvements Steering Committee. (Copy of report is attached.) Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - Sa Alderman McBride asked that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution complimenting the Industrial Development Committee on their achievement in securing the goal needed for the development of industry in Wichita Falls. Mayor Gavin instructed the City Attorney to prepare the resolution to be introduced at the next regular Council meeting. - - - - - - - - - - 6 Moved by Alderman Wallander to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Safety Jolliff and Fire Chief Hurshel iohnso�oa�4 , cjw�14 t�e c9ntract for the furnishing of one 1250 GFM pumper for the fire department/on t'heir bld oFuVI,ffV.80 with the added allowance of $550.00 for delivery FOB factory. Bid summary attached. Specifications fil-e'd in City Clerk's Office. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor and Wade. Nays: None. - - - - - - - - - - 7 City Attorney Hodge made a report and recommendation concerning the permit requested for a Ride-A-Rama in Parker Square April 15 and 21. Moved by Alderman Burross that the permit be granted to hold a Ride-A-Rama in Parker Square upon payment of permit fee of $50.00 with a refund being allowed on any surplus money over expenses incurred by the City. (Certified copy of insurance covering Ride-A-Rama filed in legal file in City Clerk's Office.) Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - 7a Mayor Gavin recognized the following ladics who were present: Mrs. Wallander, Mrs. Burross, Mrs. Claytor, Mrs. Wade, and Mrs. Davis. - - - - - - - - - - 8 A request was received from the Director of Parks and Recreation addressed to the, City Manager for permission to advertise for bids for the placement of a paved surface on' , the limestone tennis courts at Weeks Park. Moved by Alderman Claytor to authorize the advertising of bids for the surfacing tennis courts at Weeks Park Tennis Center on the recommendation of the City Manager. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - siv Item No. 'Moved by Alderman Burross to authorize the City Manager to sign contracts with the following persons: Concession, Scotland Park - IMr. C. L. Chitwood Concession, Bridwell Park - Mr. C. L. Chitwood lamilton Park - Mr. C. W. Matthews Conccssion, 1, Concession, Spudder Park - Mr. J. J. Lane Concession, Kiwanis Park - University Kiwanis Club Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - Alderman McBride asked to be excused for a few moments. - - - - - - - - - - 10 Mr. R. T. Gregory, Director of Public Works, recommended that the recent bids on packer type garbage bodies received by the council in the last council meeting be rejected and that they be re-advertised for bids. Moved by Alderman Burross to reject the bids on packer type bodies as received and re-advertise for bids. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously, with Alderman McBride being absent. ' T lat of the subdivision, Lot 2, Moved by Alderman Burross to approve the dedication East End Gardens. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor and Wade. Nays: None. - - - - - - - - - - 12 Agenda Item #12 was passed, being withdrawn. - - - - - - - - - - 13 , Moved by Alderman Ilade to receive the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Adjustr'Alents and Appeals held on March 26, 1963. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - 14 Moved by Alderman 11,"allander to approve tax adjustments #327-502 inclusive per list attached. (Individual adjustment sheets filed in City Clerk's office.) Motion seconded by Alderman HcBride and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, IMcBride, I'Jitcher, Claytor and Wade. Nays: None. - - - - - - - - - - Moved by Alderman Claytor to allow and order paid payments due under existing reimbursement contracts in the amounts listed as follows: The Meadow Lake Co. ) water in Ileadow Lake Addition,, Sec. A ij,015.24 IV. B. Featherston, Sewer on Beverly Dr. , bet. 9th & Seymour Hwy L 4.60 � E. E. Cloer., Inc. , Sewer in Dittoe Heights Addn #2 678.43 ' Lots, Inc. , Sewer in Colonial Park Addn, Sec. A-1 & B., and the Islands 71.49 , Mary Lillian Singleton, Acting Independent Executris of the Estate of George Singleton, Water in Singleton Addn 1,312.7& Lots, Inc. , Water in Colonial Park, Sec. B 273.66. Lots, Inc. , Water in Colonial Park, Sec. A 617.91� Mary Lillian Singleton, Water in Singleton Addn. , Sec. 3 233.88, 11awkeye Development Co. , Sewer in Loch Lomond Addn., Sec. A 354.65, Sunnyside Development Co., Sewer in Sunnyside Heights Addn. 10664.94- D.F.M. Bldg. Corp, Water in Sunset Terrace, Sec. 1,2,43, Exii.A,B,C,D 5,604.69, D.F.M. Bldg. Corp, Sewer in Sunset Terrace, Sec. 1,2,43, Exh.A,B,C,D IP492.36,_ Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - Item No. 16 Mayor Gavin announced the Parks and Recreation Dance Program to be held in the .Municipal Auditorium Tuesday, April 9, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. - - - - - - - - - - 17 Ald'erman Witcher reported on. a newsletter from Austin that he had received concerning fireman's longevity pay. - - - - - - - - - - 18 Mrs. If. L. Laseman 1909 Perigo, and Mr. Wayne Horton, 1908 Perigo, asked to ,- , speak to the Council concerni ng the overflow of sanitary sewers during rains, which overflow causes damage to their homes. Alderman Burross reported that the same condition existed in his church and that this was a deplorable condition. A report was received from Dr. Aubrey Cox, Acting Director of the Health Unit,, concerning this matter. Mrs. Laseman and I'vir. Horton were asked to meet with City Manager Davis and Director of Public Utilities Ruhmann after the Council meeting to discuss the matter further. - - - - - - - - - - Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 9:00 o'clock p.m. APPROVED this the day of � 1963. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk April by 1963 and Members Of City Council mayor 30bri Gavin city of Wicbito Falls Wichita Falls, Texcis committee ments Steering the Cap. Gentlemen, , ,al improve Investigation Of Ing 0 eleven Marl detailed you regard ointed Or' men: ou 00101 Make a thorough an mendOtIonsto On July 9, 19 62, y this committee fat Is and make recom nsi sted of the following iiest that CIS of Wicb!to The COMM ittee cO with the req vement nee capital IMPIO bond issue program* 6. 3. B. Jarratt Moeblberger I realistic Clarence \N- Spec i fi c and Chairman 7. C I S. White Harry * -one, lkard Smith 9. TOM C. 2. Tom C. Foley '10 Don wilson 3. P vey Wolverton ,alpb Hor 011owell 4. Dr- Howard H 11 . 3oe numerous informal 5. Rb ea HOW of d Official Meetings and e capital needs 01 Committee has held nine ediate and long ran9d studied projects the imm pointment the )ring wblc Si nce OP scussions dL 1. We have cons dered an r es and di ,yplored in great deta . ated cost. of the city onferenc . estim our city have been e 2 million dollars in the Most pressing needs ecommendOtIons Ine totaling more than 1 tempted to detem - I and realistic' Our r ,tb,, the city irial analysis we have at at is plactca in the f - b a recommendation tb Of man\/ ritizens and organ lzations w r ome up w it and desires )Sly to recommend and to ed Opinions known. 6 unanIMOL00 as follows. reflect the express mittee \lot ,ve let their feelings be com e 906,200- who b members present the e totaling $61 Cost per $100 with eight nts Bond lssu on April 1 , 196'�c r it a cap,to, Improveme Average Annual Assessment to the City coun Re iiii-ement project 6.04 ral Obligation Amount 3.29 Gene $ 125,140 Bonds 68,S66 1 .26 $ 2,153,300 26,627 0.98 Streets 1133,500 20,719 2.20 storm Drai nage 457,500 46,269 0.70 Traffic 356,100 14,550 2.08 parks 795,00() 43,650 o.70 250,000 Auditorium 750,000 14,550 0.27 Library 5,529 0 34 police Station 250,000 7 275 Fire Station 95,000 17-86 parking LO'S 125 000 $ 373,175 Sanitary Land Fill TOTAL 6,415,400 qep\AGe ANNUAL ,e MF NT CTAMOUNT n9l,��� ---:`�28,56 5 ���NU�eaq�NDS me $ 490'soo adjustment at this t \Noter would not e6quire a rate page two Mayor John Gavin and Members of City Council Apri 1 8, 196*3 e of $6,415,400 in general that our recommendation provide' for the issuanc all of these improvements you will note r revenue bonds and that , obligation bond and $490,8()o in wate 3tely 17 1/2� per $100 Of assessed valuation Or' a cost of apployd" can be realized at , rolls of the C Ity of Wichita Falls- property currently on the toy that this program be submitted to the it is the further recommendation of this Committee be called on June 4, 1963. qualified voters of Wichita Falls in an election to f the fact that ,ij should be cognizant 0 it is the opinion of the Committee that the Counc the capital needs of Our city' nded program takes rare of only about half of e program that should be com- this recomme ever, that this program is a logical phase on tinued study It is felt, how at all possible. In the meantime con - period if -It is the feeling of the Study pleted within a three yeai , . t For instance, nter in Wichita Falls to should be given to additional projec S. ntral civic ce tivities. A great hat there is a definite need for a ce Committee t cultural j, trade and convention ac I exact needs, size, type, accommodate various types of civic It is our recom- will be necessary to determine the deal of additional study cost of such a facility. the specific utilization, location, feasibility and minimum e immediate future with ncil - mendation that a comm ittee be appointed in th endation to the city cOu responsibility to make this study and submit 0 firm recomm a the members of Kpress our appreciation t ittee 1 would like to e; and to the present On behalf of the Comm t City Manager C. J. Griggs, to immediate pas partment heads of the city government the City Council, he various De ith our study- City Manager Jack Davis and to t iven in connection w for the cooperation and assistance they have g r al I of us and we sincerely be- een a challenging and interesting experience fo f vital interest and This has b ted herewith constitutes a program 0 lieve the recommendations submit of the city of Wichita Falls. importance to the future stability and growth Respectfu I y submItte Harry C. Lane, Chairman Capital Improvements Steering Committee HCL/rp C;j-TY OF MEMORASDUM 1963 C)ATS. 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B. tbat t man one , accepted ,,, '8 A's tyw from bid if 5 man ty,- for thO dr'ver* to be deducted a few rea9cns wtq t 'a Listed below for d'ditional I* They 'A y-0 fire* the cab for to f irmen ra�3-ponsc 20 durLIF, the Shorter turaLnF, protect4-on therefore Tiarrow shorter -vil r f:'-TEAter r'�sr- "n traff lep to's are 3# a -1cl T11)St radius ro nd alleys* -rel St reet S t he of rr"'Per nWinel, this desEll Lur it I, to the eco re W.5 in 7, aern '.Jesigrn -%PY'a cc, of v,, mo, -,is more Te-,:L S a ThaY e In t as 1,01.4p gre-,Iter I -D '," s b, -e Qef for this ito'" r 0, S 5'P' t "I D 0 Fix lic arety nto ublie- ect 0 (A ;84 ta L o 0A, jak 0 f,OS 94 -4 to N.A Rr �7 4t+ I�Xl *641 k,t CITY OF WICHITA FALLS INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: tlayor and Board of Aldermen DATE: FR:)M: Robert 0. Winters, Tax Assessor and Coll--,ctor SUBJECT: Tax Adjustments (�,327 through #502 ) COMMENT: This is a re-cap of adjustments #327 through $502 which results in a loss of city taxes in the amcunt of *1,114.12. Year Loss Gain Net Loss 1962 $1,773-00 $825-145 $949-35 1061 114.04 41.21 196o 00 . 00 . 0 24 1 51M 51 1 958 12.80 12.?E'�O 1957 11.20 11.20 1956 l7. q2 17.c)2 19155 6.-12 6.72 Totals $2,053-61 $1,114. 12 Adjustments 40,327 through '�435 are on automobile and mobile home accounts. These are cancellations of non taxable service men, addition to the roll, double assessments , property not owned on January 1, 106,?. mathematical errors, erroneous assessments, and property outside the city limits. Adjustments f436 througn -,�,-1451 are on personal property accounts, which are doubl-3 assessments, addition to the roll, mathematical errors, ani erroneous assessments. Adjustments #452 through +502 are on real estate that is exempt Church, State, and School Property, calculations errors, double assessments, additions to the roll, overcharge of square footage, and erroneous assessments. A copy of each adjustment with an explanation of each adjustment is on file in the City Clerks Office. These adjustments have been approved by the City Attorneys Office. I recommend that these adjustments be approved. Tax lasessor and Collector Appr6ved by City Morney 14r. H. P. Hodge