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Min 05/05/1981 35 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 5, 1981 Items 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 8:30 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Kenneth Hill Mayor Gene Shearman John Hampton, Jr. Carol Russell Aldermen Curtis Smith James B. Thomas Horace 0. Boston Stuart Bach City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred Werner Director of Finance The invocation was given by Larry Lilley, Southwest Baptist Church. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Thomas that minutes of the meetings held April 21 and April 24, 1981 , be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Boston, and carried unanimously. Items 4a - 5f Moved by Alderman Thomas that Items 4a through 5f on the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith. ,/Item 4a ORDINANCE NO. 3788 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING JACOBS DRIVE IN THE MIDWESTERN PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None /Item 5 Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Clean Community Commission--April 15, 1981 b. Arts Commission--April 21 , 1981 c. Traffic Safety Council--April 1 , 1981 d. Traffic Commission--April 14, 1981 e. Parks Board--April 23, 1981 f. Mayor's Commission on Status of Women--April 2, 1981 Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None Carl Hall , of the Parks Board, requested an appearance. Mayor Hill explained that because he was not on the agenda, they could not discuss what he had to say, but that they would permit him to make comments. 36 Mr. Hall requested a boat ramp at Deer Creek at Lake Arrowhead. He stated that people are using the right-of-way to launch their boats. If the weather changes, or if something happens, people have no way to get out. He stated that Field and Stream will donate some labor. Alderman Smith requested that this item be placed on the agenda at the next meeting. /Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for apron expansion and improving Armstrong Drive. RESOLUTION NO. 2783 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE EXPANSION OF APRON AREAS AND WIDENING AND REFURBISHING OF ARMSTRONG DRIVE TO ZACK BURKETT COMPANY. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls had advertised for bids for the expansion of apron areas and widening and refurbishing of Armstrong Drive, and, WHEREAS, three bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Zack Burkett Company, in the amount of $181 ,567.35 is the lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Zack Burkett Company, is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract for said improvements. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Resolution No. 2783 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas , and Boston Nays: None v Item 6b A proposed resolution was presented approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for apron reconstruction at Municipal Airport. ,' RESOLUTION NO. 2784 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE APRON RECONSTRUCTION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, TO TIMMINS-ANDERSON CORPORATION. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls had advertised for bids for the reconstruction of portions of the commercial apron at Municipal Airport, and, WHEREAS, three bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Timmins- Anderson Corporation, in the amount of $69,714.80 (plus $14 per cubic yard for any sand which is necessary to replace deteriorated base material ) is the lowest res- ponsible bid. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA ."low FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of Timmins-Anderson Corporation is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract, for the said improvements. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2784 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None 37 I /jtem 7a A proposed resolution was presented awarding the bid for remodeling work at Municipal Airport. RESOLUTION NO. 2785 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE REMODELING WORK AT WICHITA FALLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO C.D. GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls had advertised for bids for the remodeling of portions of the terminal building at Municipal Airport, and, WHEREAS, five bids were received, and it is found that the bid of C. D. Graham Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $185,316.00 is the lowest responsible bid. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said bid of C. D. Graham Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $185,316.00 is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with C. D. Graham Construction Company Inc. for the construction of said improvements. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2785 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boston. The City Manager mentioned that some of the work which is being deleted may possibly be able to be put back at some point in time. Alderman Thomas inquired if they were going to have the single large energy efficient unit? Jack Griffin stated that they would have small energy efficient units, rather than one large unit. Alderman Thomas had heard that one large unit was more energy efficient. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays : None v Item 7b A proposed resolution was presented awarding the base bid for water distribution improvements under the 1980 bond issue. Joe Smith stated that we are losing a 16 inch main because of lack of money. RESOLUTION NO. 2786 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO CROOKHAM AND VESSELS, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. WHEREAS, four bids were received for water distribution improvements at various locations in the City, and: WHEREAS, we asked for and received from each a base bid with an alternate add-on bid since funds were limited, and, WHEREAS, the base bid of Crookham and Vessels, Inc. in the amount of $374,883.97 was the lowest responsible bid and was within the allotted bond money. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Said base bid of Crookham and Vessels, Inc. in the amount of $374,883.97 is hereby accepted and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls a contract with Crookham and Vessels, Inc. for the construction of such facilities. 38 Item 7b, cont'd. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2786 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None VItem 7c Discussion was held on award of the bid for bus stop shelters. The City Manager stated that we need to purchase one large shelter and one small shelter for $5,000, and two small shelters for $5,000. Jack Griffin explained that in order to get two shelters out of each funding, it is necessary to take the high bid. We cannot bind Urban Mass Transportation Administration for portions of shelters instead of in even units. The only reason we are going at the rate we are is because of the funding. Moved by Alderman Hampton that the bid for bus stop shelters be awarded to Columbia Equipment Company in the amount of $9,375. Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried unanimously. ,/Ltem 8a Permission was requested to advertise for bids on the 1981 street reconstruction program. Moved by Alderman Thomas that authority be granted to advertise for bids, as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman. Mayor Hill asked Ernest Lillard when Bond Street will be paved? Mr. Lillard stated that it is in the Community Development program which will be coming up in the next few weeks. The motion was carried unanimously. Items 9a - c The Board of Aldermen recessed at 9:10 A.M. to discuss personnel and board appointments, and contemplated litigation. The meeting resumed at 10:40 A.M. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Alderman Hampton be appointed Mayor Pro tem for this year. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Thomas that the following the appointed as Council liaison to various boards and commissions. a. Kenneth Hill and Carol Russell--Nortex Executive Committee b. Jim Thomas--Wichita General Hospital Board ,, c. Gene Shearman--Commission on Status of Women vd. Jim Thomas--Aviation Advisory Board ,, e. Curtis Smith--Parks Board vf. Dr. Horace Boston--Traffic Commission /g. John Hampton--Planning Board h. John Hampton--Arts Commission i . Dr. Horace Boston--MHMR Board ,, j. Carol Russell--Design Review Commission k. Jim Thomas--Charter Commission 1 . Gene Shearman, Curtis Smith, and Dr. Horace Boston--Nortex General Member m. Jim Thomas--Policy Board Urban Transportation 39 Item 9a - c, cont'd. n. Jim Thomas and Gene Shearman--Ad Hoc Transportation Committee 0. Carol Russell--Human Relations Commission ,,- p. Gene Shearman--Board of Electrical Examiners �-- q. Gene Shearman--Traffic Safety Council r. Carol Russell--Centennial Commission s. John Hampton--Clean Community Commission t. Gene Shearman--Motor Vehicle Junkyard Commission Motion seconded by Alderman Boston, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Thomas that the following be re-appointed to the Arts Commission for terms to expire as indicated. a. Helen Henry--April 1983 b. Mrs. Pat Jones--April 1983 c. Mrs. W. T. Sanders, Jr.--April 1983 d. Jerry Estes--April 1983 e. Dr. Jennie Louise Hindman--April 1983 f. Madge Muehlberger--April 1983 g. Troy Jensen--April 1983 h. Jan Morrison--April 1983 i . David Murray--April 1982 Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Lee Williamson be appointed to the Clean Community Commission, for a term to expire February, 1983. (replacing Norma Crane) . Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried unanimously. Mayor Hill announced that the Council had discussed indigent care at Wichita General Hospital , and he read a statement, as follows, asking for a motion not to participate in financing the cost of indigent care at Wichita General Hospital , and instructing the City Manager to prepare and transmit a letter indicating this determination to the Board of Wichita General Hospital . The basis for this determination is multi-fold. (1 ) By law, as upheld by several court cases, the responsibility for paying for indigent care rests exclusively with County government. (2) For the City of Wichita Falls to contribute to indigent care would mean double taxation; taxation once by the County, and again by the City. This is unfair and discriminatory in our opinion. No other city in our county pays twice. (3) In making this decision, we do not want it to be misinterpreted. We still support Wichita General Hospital , and its efforts to provide first rate hospital services. We do, nevertheless, feel that the County ought to fulfill its legal obligations and responsibilities concerning indigent care. Moved by Alderman Shearman that the City Manager write a letter to the _�Hospital Board, outlining the City's decision on indigent care. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried unanimously. The City Manager announced that at noon on Thursday, the award for All- "'America City will be presented at the Farmers' Market. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:45 A.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this— day of t L 1981 . 40 ATTEST: ,(IAa,z?4 C I Pr C L E R K