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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
November 26, 1956
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session
in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Bldg., on the above date, at 8 o'clock P.M.,
with the following members present:
K. C. Spell Mayor
W. E. (Bill) Reichmuth
Jack G. Banner
tom C. Foley Aldermen
Avery Mitchell
J. B. Jarratt
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
H. A. Thomason City Manager
J. Walter Friberg City Attorney
The Invocation was given by Ex-Mayor Harold Jones.
Moved by Alderman Banner tpat the Minutes of the regular meeting held November
12, 1956, be and the same are hereby approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Jarratt and carried.
Moved by Alderman Mitchell that the Minutes of the meeting of the Traffic
Commission, held Nov. 16th, be and the same are hereby approved and ratified, copy of
which are attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
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Moved by AldermanBanner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the
execution of an Agreement by and between the City of WichitaFalls, Texas, and the
Department of the Air Force, on joint use of Government facilities at Sheppard Air Force
Base, in accordance with stipulations and conditions recited in the said Agreement, copy
of which is filed in the Office of the City Clerk for further reference.
Motion seconded by Alderman Jarratt and carried.
The application of J. H. York for permit to operate 20 taxicabs upon the streets
of the City of Wichita Falls again came up for consideration, whereupon Aldemman Banner gave
a verbal report to the effect that his investigation revealed that some patrons of the
present taxicab owners think the rate too high, some think the services inadequate, and
other think the same to be sufficient. , Alderman Banner felt that perhaps some competition
might be advisable.
Mr. Cowden, President of the present, Taxicab Companies, expressed his belief that
the services now being rendered are sufficient and the rates not too high under the present
operating costs. After both proponents and opponents had been given ample time to present
their views, the following motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Banner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the
issuance of a Certificate of Necessity and Convenience to J. H. York to operate 20 taxicabs
upon the streets of Wichita Falls.
The motion died for want of a second.
Moved by Alderman Reichmuth, in accordance with bids opened Nov. 12th for purchase
of 72 tons of Asphalt in drums, that the Board of Aldermen does hereby award the bid to the
only bidder, Anderson- chard Oil Corp. at their bid price of $36.80 per ton, fob Wichita
Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Banner, in accordance with bids opened Nov. 12th, for purchase
of three 24" Rensselaer Valves, that the Board of Aldermen does hereby accept the recommenda-
tion of the Director of Utilities and the City Manager, and award the bid to the lowest
bidder, Ludlow Valve Mfg. :3o. at their price of $5565.70, terms net fob Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Jarratt and carried.
Moved by Alderman Reichmuth that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize 'P
purchase from F. S. Oldt Company, for use of the Water Department, of approximately 219 ft.
Transite pipe, 54 ft. Cast Iron pipe, 12 Valves and 90 lbs. lead, at an approximate cost of
$2807.71.
Motion seconded by Alderman Jarratt and carried.
Moved by Alderman Banner that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize purchase r
from Midwest Contracting Co., for use of the Water Department, approximately 567 ft. 6, 8 and
12 inch cement asbestos pitpe, with couplings, at an approximate cost of $1412.70.
Motion seconded by Alderman Reichmuch amd carried,
Moved by Alderman Jarratt that the Board of Aldermen does hereby approve and
accept the plans and specifications for the proposed telephone line from the Water Treatment
Plant to Lake Kickapoo, as submitted by Joe E. Ward, Consulting Engineer; and further authorizes
advertising for bids to be opened at a regular Council meeting to be held Jan. 14, 1957.
Motion seconded by Alderman Foley and carried.
Moved by Alderman Jarratt that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize pay-
ment to Joe E. Ward, Consulting Engineer, the sum of $76.73 for engineering fees for services
rendered in connection with Water Line Distribution No. 2, and likewise pay the sum of $687.30
for services rendered in connection with the Concrete Clear Well Improvement; and direct the
City Clerk to draw checks for the same, payable out of Water Bond Improvement Fund, Ser. 1955.
Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Jarratt that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the
City to lease to the Parkey Estate approximately 972,68 acres of land at Lake Kickapoo, for
a period of 3 years, beginning July 31, 1956, for a consideration of 750 per acre; and further
Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract for the same for and on behalf of the City.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mitchell and carried, with Alderman Banner voting No,
Moved by Alderman Foley :.hat the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize payment
to Wichita General Hospital the sum of $9610.33 for charity patients for the month of October
and directs the City Clerk to draw a check for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mitchell and carried. ,
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Moved by Alderman Jarratt that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the
execution of a contract with the Fort Worth & Denver Railway Co. for a 6 inch sewer pipe
line across or along right of way under Acme Brick spur near Rosewood Street, for a considera-
tion of $1.00; further to authorize and empower Mayor K. C. Spell to execute the same for and
on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Banner that the Board of Aldermen does authorize tax adjustments
as set forth in Recap Adjustments Nos. 1 thru 275, aggregating the sum of $1084.52, a memoran-
dum of which is attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof, A
Motion seconded by Alderman Jarratt and carried.
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The request of Joe Hale, for permission to sell beer at Spudder Ball Park, came up
for discussion, whereupon Alderman Mitchell stated, in his opinion, sale of intoxicating
beverages should perhaps be confined to the regular designated zone. Also, Mayor Spell stated
he, too, was opposed to permitting sale of beer at Spudder Ball Park; thereupon the following
motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Jarratt that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize the
execution of a supplemental Contract by and between the City of Wichita Falls and Joe Ral.e,
,which amends the Contract dated Dec. 15, 1955, leasing Spudder Ball Park to the said Joe
Hale, so as to permit sale of beer at Spudder Ball Park from and after Jan. 1, 1957, through
the life of his lease; further to authorize and empower City Manager H. A. Thomason to
execute the said Supplemental Lease Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Reichmuth and carried, with Aldermen Mitchell not
voting.
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The matter of payment of certain insurance premiums on Wichita General Hospital,
, jointly by the City and County, was discussed, whereupon by common consent of the Council,
the matter was referred to Alderman Jarratt and the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Alderman Tom C. Foley, Chairman of the City Water Study Committee, recommended the
City designate First Southwest Company of Dallas as Financial Consultant to the City, whereupon
Mr. Carr, representative of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, Brokers, stated he felt
his company should be considered for this appointment. Mayor K. C. Spell recommended
the Council wait six or seven days in order to permit other interested parities to bid on this
contract. After considerable discussion by Mr. Carr and members of the Council, the following
motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Foley that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize and direct
)( the City to enter into a Contract or Agreement, appointing First Southwest Company of Dallas
as Financial Consultant to the City of Wichita Falls, in accordance with the terms and condi-
tions recited in the Agreement or Contract as read to the Council, copy of which shall be
filed in the Office of the City Clerk for future reference, and does hereby authorize and
empower Mayor K. C. Spell to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls.
Motion seconded by Alderman Jarratt and carried.
Alderman Foley also recommended that all members of the City Council meet
officials of the Water Improvement District No. 1 for the purpose of perhaps employing the
services of Freeze & Nichols, Engineering firm of Fort Worth, whereupon Joe E. Ward, Consulting
Engineer, urged postponment of this meeting in order for the firm of Black & Veatch, of Kansas
City, to bid on the engineering of the proposed water reservoir project. No further action
was taken.
Jas. Williams, colored, who resides at 820 Elwood, reported the 800 block on this
,/street was badly in need of water drainage, thereupon the City Manager assured Williams the
matter would be looked into immediately.
' Moved by Alderman Jarratt that the meeting be adjourned.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
APPROVED this the day of 1956.
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Vlayor
C'ty Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
November 16, 1956 2:00 p.m.
MFAvMERS PRESENT
Jack Christopher, Representative of the Traffic Club - Chairman
Sam B, Spence, Representing the Wichita County Bar Association - Vice Chairman
K.B. Hallmark, Captain Highway Patrol
Boyd Kelley, Representative of Press and Radio
Martin Nelson, Highway Department
Earl C. Williams, Jr., Traffic Engineer - Secretary
OLD BUSINESS
1. A hearing on a recommendation that a ItNo Parking Fire Lane" restriction be
applied in the 100 Block of Lake Street, west side .
Motion made by Martin Nelson that the recommendation be approved.
Seconded by Sum B. Spence. Carried unanimously.
2. A recommendation that "Stop for Pedestrian" signs be installed at all
major school crossings.
Motion made by Boyd Kelley that the recommendation be approved.
Seconded by Sam B. Spence. Carried unanimously.
3. A recommendation that a "No Parking 4 p.m. - 6 p.m." restriction be applied
to the west side of Holliday Road from Kell Boulevard to the south city limits.
Recommendation deferred until merchants concerned are contacted and asked
to attend meeting.
4. A hearing on Ordinance 16l1, Section 118, Paragraph 15, relating to
parking restrictions.
Motion made by Sam B. Spence that Commission take no action to have
Ordinance 1641, Section 118, Paragraph 15 amended. Seconded by Martin Nelson.
Carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A discussion relative to the need for the traffic signal at Eleventh
and Grace Streets.
Motion made by Boyd Kelley to remove signal at Eleventh and Grace
Streets. Seconded by Sam B. Spence. Carried unanimously.
2. A discussion of the problem created by utility trucks parking in the alleys.
Problem referred to Police Department for further study.
3. A recommendation for speed zoning on Hampstead Lane. j
Recommendation deferred for further study.
!�. A recommendation that a "No Parking L p.m, - 6 p.m." restriction be applied
to the north side of Ninth Streit fro,n Holliday Street to Brook Avenue.
Motion made by Sam B. Spence that the recommendation be approved.
Seconded by K.B. Hallmark. Carried unanimously.
5. Request for permission to park in alleys of central Business District: for
the purpose of delivering advertising cuts for KSYD.
Problem referred to Police Department.
Minutes of the City Traffic Commission Meeting (cont1d)
November 16, 1956
6. Request for permission to angle park at 107 and 219 Indiana Avenue.
Motion made by Boyd Kelley that after curb is installed at the normal
curb line, angle parking would be permitted. Seconded by Sam B. Spence.
Carried unanimously.
7. A recommendation for speed zoning on U.S. 287 between Sheppard Access
Road and the Scott Street overpass.
Motion made by Boyd Kelley that the speed limit should be 40 mph on the
north side of U.S. 287 from the north end of the Scott Street overpass
for 1500 feet north and west toward the intersection with U.S. 277.
Seconded by Sam B. Spence. Carried unanimously.
8. A recommendation for "No Parking 8 am. - 4 p.m. - School Days't signs
on the 2500 Block of Grant Street, west side at Sam Houston School.
Motion made by K.B. Hallmark to approve recommendation. Seconded by
Sam B. Spence. Carried unanimously.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at
4:00 P.M.
The next meeting of the Traffic Commission will be held on the 6th
of December, 1956 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Room in the Memorial
Auditorium.
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: H. A. Thomason DATE: I'ovember 19, 1956
FROM: Ben C. Armstrong
SUBJECT: Adjustments `�1 _P76
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COMMENT:
This is a re-cap of Ad justments #1-P75 which
Consists of automobile cancellations only,
resulting in a loss of city -taxes of $25.60
for 1952, $28.16 for 1953, $lj.68 for 1qj4
"2 .60 f 1955 c, an * ,00 . or956'
These cancellations consist of automobiles
assessed and not oi.,nied January 1st of' the
year, owners residing outoide trip city limits,
non-residents of Iplichitua '.Falls, double assess-
ments and servicemen.
I recommend these cancellations be approved.
B`en 0. [irmstrong
T&i. Assessor sand Collector