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Min 10/14/1963 Wichita Falls, Texas 573 Memorial Auditorium Bldg. October 14, 1963 Item Nos. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session 1 4 2 on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 7:30 o'clock with the following members present: John J. Gavin Mayor J. Winston Wallander Dr. D. Clifford Burross Dr. Al T. Witcher Aldermen 0. D. McBride Roy V. (Pete) Claytor Don Wade Ronald J. Neighbors Acting City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney W. B. Hicks City Clerk L. Jack Davis Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Wade. After the invocation, Mayor John Gavin welcomed tile citizens who were in the audience, and extended a special welcome to Troop No. 17, BOY Scouts of America, which is sponsored by Fain Memorial Presbyterian Church, who were present in full uniform, accompan- ied by their scout master, Harold Pope. The Mayor stated that he was most happy to have these young men present to observe the workings of their city government. 3 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the minutes of the meetings of September 23 and October 1, 1963, be approved as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. 4 ORDINANCE NO. 2045 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FOR THE' FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1963, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 1964, BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FIGURES AND ACCOUNTS'AS PART OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2045 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, Witcher, McBride, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2046 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING, ASSESSING, AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND REDEMPTION FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1963-64 AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PUR- POSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ALL ANNUAL OCCUPATION TAXES PROVIDED BY LAW. Moved by Alderman Wade that Ordinance No. 2046 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burrosss Witcher, McBride, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None 6 ORDINANCE NO. 2047 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE INJURED IN WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Moved by Alderman McBride that Ordinance No. 2047 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, Witcher, McBride, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None 574 ORDINANCE NO. 2048 Item No. 7 AIN OkDINAINCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A REMNANT OF WINDSOR STREET LOCATED IN WICHITA GARDENS SAVI' AND EXCEPT FOR A 10 BY 40 FOOT STRIP AT THE WESTERN END ADJACENT TO NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE, SAID PORTION BEING HEREIN- AFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED. Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2048 be passed. motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, Witcher, McBride, Claytor, and hade. Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2049 8 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT WHICH NOW PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH PARTICIPATION. Moved by Alderman Wade that Ordinance No. 2049 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, Witcher, McBride, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None At this time Mayor John Gavin recognized Mr. J. B. Jarratt, Mr. W. B. Featherston, 9 Directors of Wichita General Hospital, and Mr. Frank Scheuler, Administrator of the Hospi- 1// tal, who were present to present a financial report from the Directors of the Wichita General Hospital. This report was read by Mr. J. B. Jarratt, copy of which is attached. Moved by Alderman Witcher that the City pay $14,883.80, which is 50% of the defi- cit of Wichita General Hospital for September. motion seconded by Alderman Wallander and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Burross that the monthly portion of the hospital's operating deficit the city had agreed to pay, in the amount of $6,666.67, be paid. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried unanimously. A report on the investigation of the proposed rate increase by Wichita City Lines, 10 from Ronald J. Neighbors, Director of Finance, was read. The Mayor also read a letter of transmittal of two detailed schedules of the operations of Wichita City Lines prepared by Allred and Armstrong. Mayor Gavin further stated the two alternatives that the Council had in regards to this increase in fare by Wichita City Lines, and further stated that the City would postpone any action of any kind until the next council meeting. A letter addressed to Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, from Mr. R. T. Gregory, Dir- 11 ector of Public Works, requesting permission to advertise for bids on a 20-ton capacity ZZ Tilt Trailer for the sanitation department, was read. moved by Alderman Burross that authorization be granted to advertise for bids on a Tilt Trailer. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Witcher to receive and accept the minutes of the Traffic Commis- 12 sion meeting held October 8, 1963. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. A request from the City Clerk was read for authorization to issue a duplicate 13 deed for Lot 123, Section R, Riverside Cemetery. Moved by Alderman Wade that the City Clerk be authorized to issue duplicate ceme- tery deed as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. 575 14 Moved by Alderman McBride that the reimbursement contract payments due under existing contracts as follows., be paid: Hughes Development Company, Sewer, Whiteacre Subdivision of Unit I of Faith Village, from September 23, 1962 to September 23, 1963; $242.15 Hughes Development Company, Water, Faith Village #3, from October 1, 1962 to October 1, 1963; $349.89 Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, University Park Addition, Sections U-2 4 E-2. from October 7. 1962 to October 7 1963; $289.04 hawkeye Development Company, Water, University Park Addition, Sections D-2 4 E-2. from October 15, 1962 to October 15, 1963; $1,509.38 Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. 15 A memorandum from Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, addressed to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding the acquisition of property for Central Fire Station was read. This memorandum stated that negotiations had been carried on with First Presbyterian Church for their property located at Tenth and Bluff Streets which they were willing to sell for $67,500.00. It further stated that this seemed to be the ideal location, and that Mr. Bob Jolliff Director of Public Safety, and Hurshel Johnson Fire Chief highly recommended this site for Central Fire Station. Moved by Alderman Wallander that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with First Presbyterian Church for this property at a price of $67,500.00, and that he further be authorized to designate the escrow agent. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously. 16 A memoranudm from Mr. J. 1 . Ruhmann Director of Public Services addressed to Mr. Jack Davis., City Manager, was read requesting approval from the Council to advertise for bids on construction of the following water main extensions in Phase One, Section One, of the Capital Improvements Program. 1. 12" Main in Last Scott from Hines Blvd. to Hilltop. 2. 12" Main in Lake Road from F.M. 369 south to north gate of State Hospital. 3. 12" Main in Barnett Road from Johnson Road south to north property line of new S.W. Junior High School. 4. 8" Main in Loop 165 from Swallow Street east southeast to U.S. Highway 287. 5. 8" Main in Trout Street from Collard Street east to Thompson Road. 6. 8" Main in Windthorst Road from U.S. 287 south to Ireland Street. 7. 8" Main in Lake [lark Drive from F.M. 369 southwest to Holliday Creek. 8. 8" Main in Virginia Street from Chester Street south approximately 600 feet south of Holliday Creek. 9. 8" Main in Archer Street from Lake Road and Call Field Road approximately 350 feet east of Gayle Street. 10. 6" Main in Scurry Street from Trout Street south to Loop 165. 11. 6" Main in Wellington Street from Trout Street south to Loop 165. It is further stated that the engineer's estimated cost for the above eleven extensions is $174,0800.00, Moved by Alderman Wallander that authorization be granted to advertise for bids on water mains in the amount of $174,800.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously. Mayor Gavin now stated that this completed the scheduled agenda by the City Council, and asked if there were any citizens in the audience who wished to be heard. Reverend J. T. Stephen was recognized and had several comments to make on the condition of Lexington Street at the intersection of Baltimore. Mr. R. T. Gregory, Director of Public Works., was asked by the Mayor to confer with Reverend Stephen and others concerned who were present, regarding this street. 5 76 Mr. Jack Ballard was recognized and took the floor to express his thanks to the City Council for their attitude on the proposed bus fare increase. Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 8:37 P.M. APPROVED this the day of 1963. ATTEST: City Clerk The Board of Directors of Wichita General Hospitalg recognizing the responsibility and authority to be delegated to us under the proposed budget method of operation as recommended by the Citizens Study Committeeg has been making plans to accept full responsibility for operation of the Hospital. We want to review with you our plans for implementing the new program and acquaint you with out basic philosophy for hospital management* Firstq Dr. Clark as Chairman of the Board has set up a system of committees within the Board to assume responsibility for recommending procedures in six major areas of operation: EXECU IVE COMMITTEE Functions Set up over-all Policy in regard to implementing now City-County plan of operation and to serve as board in emergency situations. JOINT CONFEREXE 2M—NOME n the Board of Trustees and Medical Functions Liaison betwee inistrative representation. Staff with adm FINAW,E AND BUDGET COMMITTEE Functions Promulgate accounting and collection procedures* Prepare budget. ;OMMITTEE ED rading of educational activities and Functions Assist in upg nursing service. INSURAtCE C—OM—M-11—TEE Jew and recommend insurance coverage for the Functions Rev Hospital, including health and life insurance, MAINTENAW,E COMMITTEE: Functions Review needs and recommend course of action regarding repairs and maintenanceg as well as replacing major items of equipment. Mr. Frank Schueller, Administrator of the Hospitalv will coordinate the activities of the committees and will have the responsi- mplementing all policies adopted. bility for i These committees are already functioning as such. The Executive Committee has recommended and the Board has adopted a new philosophy with reference to the so called "charity Problem"- We believe that each and every patient entering Wichita General Hospital should be considered a pay patient to the extent of his ability to pay as determined by the credit investigation to be made by the administrative staff of the Hospital. We do not intend to install any type of part Pay system but, on the contraryt we intend to collect a bill from any source legally available to us. We recognize that this philosophy is contrary to the policy Of long standing pertaining to medically indigent patients. Howevers, we believe that the new approach will make for a more harmonious relationship between the Countyq city and Hospital Board. We will all be working toward one common goals that iso to maintain a first class hospital at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayers of Wichita County. of reorganizing our Along this general line we are in the process front office collection methods to give more information on each patient admitted. We have employed on a part time basis one of the outstanding credit and collection men in the State of Texas$ Mr, Alvah Conner, We have also employed a full time experienced hospital credit man to work with Mr. Conner in implementing this program. We hope to improve our ratio Of collection to gross billing. Proper records will be maintained as to totally uncollectible accounts as well as partially uncollectible accounts in order that reports may be made to both the County and City annually or more often if requested. The Education and Nursing Committee has already formulated the areas in which programs will be developed. 1. A continuing employee public relations program* 2. Specific emphasis on both quality and quantity of nursing service rendered in key nursing areas. 3, Further study of nursing education including additional exploration of a collegiate program under the auspices of Midwestern University. The Insurance Committee is reviewing the present insurance schedule* A current inventory of all hospital equipment will be used in evaluating our insurance program. d the building and equipment The Maintenance Committee has studie andatorY that separete replacement and repair needs. This committee felt it m heating and cooling facilities be provided for the surgical and x-ray suites. Immediate replacement of an over age diagnostic x-ray Unit was considered essential. These two projects plus minor repairs and.replacements are presently in proqress- Priorities for the various MaIntenance needs will continue to be established by this (;Ommittees in the most business Gentlemeng we intend to operate the Hospital t the institution is a like fashion compatible with the basic philosophy tha tax supported one for the treatment of the ill* In order to approach the new budget year with all current bills paid we submit herewith a statement of the cash requirement necessary to enable us to commence the new fiscal year even* 0-63t which we understand This is an operating cash deficit as of 9-3 is to be shared 50% by the County and 50% by the City- In addition we request that you advance to us the first monthly budget funds Of $20f 000.()o which we also understand is to be advanced 2/3 from the County and 1/3 from the City- WICHITA GENFMAL HoSPITAL 1600 Eighth Street BANK ($38�971.21) Balanceq August 31$ 1963 .-ptemberp 1963 $202t329.11 Deposits for Se $193tl25-50 Checks for September., 1963 ($299767.60) Balance for September, 1963 ------- SUMM - OF EXPENSES FOR �PTE �ERL_l963 Notes Payable $ 633,55 Accounts Payable 48v350.49 4,518.44 Refunds 597.50 E C Gs 495,84 Insurance 730.00 Blood 839.15 Collection Fees 500.00 A. Conner 244.00 X-ray Call 684.00 Eggs 300-00 Dr. H. Bates 570.60 Utilities 20571.98 Supplies Drs. Allent Browne 109372072 and Geyer 69083c5O Dr, Fletcher 1,867.60 Return Checks Payroll 929560.59 Social Security Tax 7�3178,94 13�821.60 Withheld Tax $ 193,125.50 Total !��MBF SUMMARY. Of EQVIPMENT ZURCHASED, S _ _g.196.3 (not included above) Architects (Air Cond-) $ 684.90 Air Conditioning 4t784.47 Files 10779.45 Laundry Extractor 895.00 visio Cardiette 595.00 2 Electric Typewriters 783.00 X-ray machine 14�400.00 $ 23�921.82 Total Yearly Land Purchase $ 79602,60 WICHITA GENERAL HOSPITAL 1600 Eighth Street WEtF.ARE Octoberg 1962 17,162.49 Novemberf 1962 19t743.39 Decemberp 1962 igj674.67 99310.39 Januaryg 1963 Februaryo 1963 119787.45 Marchs 1963 12,909.17 Aprilq 1963 62,565.37 May, 1963 4$817.43 Junep 1963 39344.33 Julyt 1963 4,435.97 4�291.11 August� 1963 Septembery 1963 59915.01 $ 1199956.78 TOTAL WELV%RE CITY & COUNTY BUDGET FUND Julyp 1963 $ 749000.00 129000.00 Augustt 1963 September$ 1963 219746.52 September Request 29,767.60 $ 1370514.12 TOTAL TOTAL 2579470.90