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City of Wichita Falls
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
July 8, 1963
Item No. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session
1 & 2 on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 7:30 o'clock
P.M. , with the following members present:
John J. Gavin Mayor
Dr. D. Clifford Burross
Dr. Al T. Witcher Aldermen
0. D. McBride
Don Wade
L. Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
W. B. Hicks City Clerk
J. Winston Wallander Absent
Roy V. (Pete) Claytor Absent
The invocation was given by Alderman Wade.
Before taking up the business as listed on the agenda, Mayor Gavin welcomed the
citizens in attendance at the Council meeting, and recognized Mr. John Eckert who had brought
Betty Hager from Girl Scout Troop 12, Marilyn Parks and Gale Goins from Girl Scout Troop 16,
and Jill Eckert from Girl Scout Troop 17, who were there to observe the proceedings of the
Council, as these girl scouts are working for their "Active Citizen" badges. The Mayor fur-
ther noted that he was happy to have Gregg Brown from Boy Scout Troop 9 in the audience, who
is working for his Citizenship badge.
3 Moved by Alderman Wade that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1963,
be approved as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously.
4 RESOLUTION NO. 521
WHEREAS, a committee was appointed to determine what action should be taken by the
City of Wichita Falls, in regard to the County Hospital; and
WHEREAS, the members of the committee spent many, many hours of deliberation and
study concerning said hospital; and
WHEREAS, the committee made their recommendations to the Board of Aldermen of the
City of Wichita Falls and the same was found to be acceptable and to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Wichita Falls.
NOWP THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, that the City hereby extends its sincere appreciation to the committee. Special com-
mendation to Doctor L. M. Kennedy, chairman. It is with sincerest regret that we accept the
resignation of Doctor L. M. Kennedy from the chairmanship of the committee. We feel that the
City of Dallas is indeed fortunate to gain such a public spirited citizen. Once again the
Board of Aldermen extends its sincerest appreciation to all concerned.
Moved by Alderman Witcher that Resolution No. 521 be passed, and that a copy of
this resolution be sent to each member of the Hospital Study Board.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Burross, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
5 ORDINANCE NO. 2028
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS, ADJACENT TO THE NORTH TERRITORIAL
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS., TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED
IN THIS ORDINANCE.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2028 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Burross, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 522 Item No.
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED JULY 80, 1963, BETWEEN THE STATE
OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,, TEXAS, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CON-
STRUCTION, EXISTENCEP USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EIGHT ILLUMINATED
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNS ON US 287 EXPRESSWAY AND SPUR 325 IN THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLSP AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS., TEXAS.
SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated July 8, 1963 between the State of
Texas and the City of Wichita Falls for the installation, construction, existence, use, oper-
ation and maintenance of certain illuminated highway traffic signs on US 287 Expressway and
Spur 325 in the City of Wichita Falls be, and the same is, hereby approved; and that Jack
Davis, City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of
Wichita Falls and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action.
Moved by Alderman Wade that Resolution No. 522 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Burross, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2029 '6
ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF
IMPROVING A PORTION OF GIDDINGS STREET AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS
AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS., FIXING CHARGES AND
LIENS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING ON SAID PORTIONS OF AVENUES, STREETS, AND
PUBLIC PLACES AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION
OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE
THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2029 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Burross, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 523 7,
WHEREAS, on the 24th day of June, 1963, the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, passed and approved Resolution No. 517, 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 E.P.L. Bailey Avenue to E.C.L. Holland Street;
AVENUE B: Lot 8. Block 35, Floral Heights;
BROAD AVENUE: From end returns on south side of 24th to S.P.L. 25th Street;
WOODS STREET: From W.P.L. Redwood Avenue to the west edge pvt. Rosewood Avenue;
WHEREAS, it appears to the Board of Aldermen that such improvements should not have
been accepted, and that said Resolution No. 517 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. 517 passed by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita
Falls on June 24, 1963, be and the same is hereby annulled and revoked.
Moved by Alderman Wade that Resolution No. 523 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Burross, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
At the request of the Mayor no action was taken on Ordinance No. 2030, pending 8
further review.
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Item No. Moved by Alderman Wade that the City Manager, Mr. Jack Davis, be authorized to
9 enter into an agreement with Forrest & Cotton, Inc. , to make an engineering study regard-
ing the feasibility of using concrete sanitary sewer pipe in the construction of the South
Side Trunk Sewer.
Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously.
10 Moved by Alderman Burross that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise
for bids on two front end loaders for use in the sanitary landfill program.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2031 was read by Mayor Gavin with appropriate remarks.
ORDINANCE NO. 2031
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20191, WHICH PROVIDED FOR CLASSIFICATION
OF ALL FIREMEN UNDER CIVIL SERVICE, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF LIEUTENANTS
FROM 16 TO 18, AND DECREASING THE NUMBER OF CAPTAINS FROM 27 TO 9. AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman McBride that Ordinance No. 2031 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried by the following vote:
Ay9s: Aldermen Burross,, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
12 Ordinance No. 2032 was introduced with a memorandum from Mr. R. S. Jolliff,
Direc-
tor of Public Safety, explaining the necessity of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2032
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1999, AS AMENDED, WHICH PROVIDED FOR
CLASSIFICATION OF ALL POLICEMEN UNDER CIVIL SERVICE BY INCREASING THE
NUMBER OF SERGEANTS FROM 16 TO 170 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Witcher that Ordinance No. 2032 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Burross, Witcher, McBride, and Wade.
Nays: None
13 Item No. 13 was tabled.
J4 Moved by Alderman McBride that the minutes of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
I held June 24 1963 be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously.
15 Moved by Alderman Wade that reimbursement contracts to the following be approved
for payment:
W. B. Hursh Estates, Water in Hursh Estates Subdivision, Section 2. from
July 1, 1962 to July 1, 1963; $99.14
C. W. L. Dennis 4 Elmer Dennis, Dennis Construction Co.,
Water in Lake View
Manor Section 1, from June 30 1962 to June 30 1963; $994.33.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously.
16 The business on the agenda having been completed, Mr. Paul Alexander was recog-
nized and requested that when the engineering report by Forrest and Cotton was received,
that copies be made available to the plumbing companies who desired same.
Moved by Alderman Burross that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 9:10 P. M.
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APPROVED this the 22nd day of July 1963.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk