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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
February 16, 1982
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 W. Hampton
Carol G. Russell Aldermen
Curtis W. Smith
James B. Thomas
Horace 0. Boston
Stuart Bach City Manager
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H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Fred Werner Chief Accounting Officer
The invocation was given by Jim Rudd, Highland Heights Christian Church.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Thomas that minutes of the meetings held February 2 and 3,
1982, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously.
Items 4a - 8a
Moved by Alderman Russell that the consent agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman.
Item 4a
ORDINANCE NO. 13-82
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT OF THE WEEKS ASSESSMENT
PAVING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AS
DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3804 DECLARING THE CONTRACT
WITH TIMMINS-ANDERSON CORPORATION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED
AND PERFORMED DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVER
OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED
AFTER GIVING EFFECT TO SUNDRY CREDIT HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND
ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING. THE
CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING
THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY
FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE
RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith , Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 4b
v i ORDINANCE NO. 14-82
i ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 3447, NO. 3642, AND
NO. 3687, CHANGING THE TIME WHEN INTEREST WILL BEGIN
TO RUN ON PAVING ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS.
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Item 4b, cont'd.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays : None
Item 5a
RESOLUTION NO. 34-82
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING FINAL
PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR ON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT APRON
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the contractor has completed work on the Municipal Airport apron
reconstruction project in accordance with the plans and specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the total revised contract was for the sum of $83,325.23; and,
WHEREAS, Timmins-Anderson Corporation has completed work in the amount of
$83,325.23.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Such project is hereby accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. The
total amount due Timmins-Anderson Corporation on the project is $17,437.01, and
the City Manager is authorized to make final payment based on this amount.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays : None
Item 5b
RESOLUTION NO. 35-82
RESOLUTION CALLING REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
APRIL 3, 1982, AND NAMING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND POLLING
PLACES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
THAT:
An election shall be held in the City of Wichita Falls , Texas on April 3, 1982
for electing the following officials of the City:
Mayor
Alderman, Place Four
Alderman, Place Five
Alderman, Place Six
The said election shall be held at the polling places named on the attached
exhibit, with the persons as shown acting as Presiding Judges and Alternate
Presiding Judges. The voters residing in the city limits of Wichita Falls within
the County Precinct Numbers given on such exhibit shall vote in the City Boxes as
shown on such exhibit.
The Presiding Judge for each polling place shall appoint six clerks who shall
assist the Presiding Judge and alternate in jointly conducting the election with
the Wichita Falls Independent School District.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 6a
The low bid for a four cubic yard Street Sweeper was awarded to Davis Truck
and Equipment, Irving, Texas , in the amount of $59,450.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays : None
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Item 6b
Low bids for high pressure sodium lighting equipment were awarded as follows.
a. Group 1 (Activities Center Parking Lot) - Nunn Electric Supply Company.
$7 ,228.80.
b. Group 2 (Municipal Airport) - Nunn Electric Supply Company. $1,660.00.
c. Group 3 (South Central East and Henry S. Grace Freeway) - United
Electric Company. $27,005.87.
d. Group 4 (Various locations for Community Development Block Grant
program) - United Electric Company. $16,221.47.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays : None
Item 6c
Bids were considered for vending machine service at various city facilities.
Alderman Russell asked about the heaviest user and the percentage. Grace
Rooney, Administrative Assistant, explained that she took the volume count last
year, and applied it to the percentage. She explained that there is this much
more volume at the police station to warrant it.
Mr. Deroy appeared, representing the Coca Cola Company. He stated that the
idea of a concession is to keep employees happy, and not to make money. He stated
that he had talked with Dane Bennett and Brent Proffitt. Both were happy with the
service. The water and service office staff were also very happy. The majority
of the drinkers in this area drink a cola. drink. Dr. Pepper makes RC Cola.
Everyone they talked to did not want an RC Cola. Over fifty percent drink a cola
drink, and less than one percent is RC Cola. He stated that they might. consider
keeping the employees happy. There is no comparison with Coca Cola and RC Cola.
John McMillan appeared representing Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. He stated
that he has talked to several people in the City, and they are very happy to be
getting Dr. Pepper. Their service is not excelled by anyone. Alderman Shearman
asked and Mr. McMillan confirmed, that his company submitted the best return.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-82
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF ROWE VENDING COMPANY
✓ I FOR FURNISHING VENDING MACHINE OPERATION SERVICES AT
CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES, APPROVING THE ATTACHED
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SAME.
WHEREAS, heretofore the City of Wichita Falls advertised for bids for a
contract for furnishing vending machine operation services at various city
facilities; and,
WHEREAS, three bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Rowe
Vending Company is the best bid for the furnishing of vending services at certain
city facilities , to-wit, the Police Headquarters Building, the Central Garage
Building, the Bus Barn Building, the Health Unit Building, the Sanitation
Department Building, the Street Department Building, the Park Maintenance Barn,
Martin Luther King Center, Water and Sewer Headquarters and Parks Maintenance
Shops at Kiwanis, Southern Hills and Williams Parks; and,
WHEREAS, three bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Rowe
Vending Company is the best bid for the furnishing of certain vending services,
including candy, snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, fresh food, fruit juice, milk
and cigarettes from coin-operated vending machines at those locations designated
above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The bid of Rowe Vending Company is hereby accepted, the attached contract
is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the attached
contract with Rowe Vending Company for, the furnishing of certain vending machine
operation services at the aforementioned locations.
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Item 6c, cont'd.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 37-82
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF DR. PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY OF
WICHITA FALLS FOR FURNISHING SOFT DRINK VENDING SERVICES
AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES, APPROVING THE ATTACHED CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME.
WHEREAS, heretofore the City of Wichita Falls advertised for bids for a
contract for furnishing vending machine operations at various city facilities ,
including the Police Station, the Central Garage, the Activities Center, the
Health Unit facility, the Sanitation Department Building, the Street Department
Building, the Martin Luther King Center, the 'Water and Sewer Headquarters, the
Waste Treatment Plant, the Park Maintenance Barn, and the Maintenance Shops at
Kiwanis, Southern Hills, and Williams Parks .
WHEREAS, bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Dr. Pepper
Bottling Company of Wichita Falls is the best bid for furnishing soft drink
vending services at those city facilities mentioned above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The bid of Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Wichita Falls is hereby accepted,
the attached contract is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to
execute the attached contract with Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Wichita Falls
for the furnishing of soft drinks and soft drink vending machine operations at
the aforementioned locations .
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 6d
The bid for an estimated annual supplies of tires and tubes was awarded to
Ayres Tire Company in the amount of $233,463.37.
Alderman Thomas stated that he had talked to people in the tire business .
The service and the inventory required makes them not want to fool with it.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 7a
Authority was requested to advertise for bids for microfilm equipment for the
Police Department. This equipment will be used to film records for various city
departments.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 7b
Permission was requested to advertise for bids for traffic signal equipment.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays : None
Item 8a
Minutes of the meeting of the Park Board held on January 28, 1982, were received.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
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Item 9a
Dale Terry appeared, representing the Traffic Safety Council . He proposed
that the Traffic Safety Council be re-created as it has existed in the past.
He requested that it be placed under budgetary procedures of the City of
Wichita Falls effective October 1, 1982, but that it be allowed to operate on
funds received between now and October 1, 1982. He requested that two members
of the Traffic Safety Council serve as ex officio members to the Traffic Commission
for exchange of information. He would also like Mr. Bach to appoint a staff
person to the re-created traffic safety council . A full slate of members and
ex officio members will be presented to the Board of Aldermen for their
consideration. He stated that he believes they are more important today
than when they started. He would appreciate their consideration and vote of
confidence.
Alderman Shearman asked how the Traffic Safety Council obtains funds to
operate? Mr. Terry stated that funds come from the defensive driving course.
It is all kept in that fund except that $5.00 per head is paid to the City for
administrative purposes.
Alderman Smith stated that he had a long visit with Mr. Terry and several
members of the committee, and they cleared up a lot of questions he had. They
do have a lot of programs which are very effective. They have agreed to budgetary
requirements and ex officio members on the Traffic Commission. He would withdraw
any opposition to combine it with the Traffic Commission.
Alderman Thomas stated that he feels the same way. They need all the citizen
input which they can get and he encouraged them all he could. Alderman Hampton
concurred. Mayor Hill asked Chief Harrelson if he had any coordination problems
with the Traffic Safety Council? Chief Harrelson stated that he had none.
Item 10a
A proposed ordinance was presented repealing the ordinance which established
a Data Access Advisory Board. The Texas Open Records Act preempts the authority
of the Data Access Advisory Board, and eliminates the need for it.
ORDINANCE NO. 15-82
ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2688, WHICH
ESTABLISHED A DATA ACCESS CONTROL PLAN AND CREATED
A DATA ACCESS ADVISORY BOARD.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 15-82 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
Item 10b
A proposed ordinance was presented repealing the ordinance which created
the Board of Literary Review. The Texas Penal Code now is more specific. in the
definition of obscenity; therefore, this board is no longer needed. It has not
even met for the past 20 years.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-82
ORDINANCE REPEALING DIVISION II OF ARTICLE IV OF
CHAPTER II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH CREATED
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THE BOARD OF LITERARY REVIEW.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 16-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
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Item 10c
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the item on combining the Traffic Safety Council
with the Traffic Commission be passed over.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously.
Item 10d
A proposed ordinance was presented appointing the City's Planning Board as
the Airport Zoning Board, and repealing Resolution No. 1380.
Alderman Russell asked if the Planning Board is agreeable to these responsibilities?
The City Manager stated that they are.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-82
ORDINANCE APPOINTING THE CITY'S PLANNING BOARD AS THE
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1380.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 17-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 10e
A proposed ordinance was presented to allow the sale, possession, and consumption
of beer at the 4-H Barn on Saturday, May 1, 1982, for the Arthritis Foundation fund
raiser.
Alderman Russell asked about the setting of a precedent at this location? City
Attorney H. P. Hodge mentioned the Chili Cook-off.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-82
ORDINANCE WAIVING ORDINANCE NO. 2491, AS AMENDED, TO
ALLOW SALE, POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AT
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION WRESTLING MATCH AT THE 4-H BARN
ON SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1982.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 18-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston
Nays: Mayor Hill
Item 10f
A proposed ordinance was presented to allow the sale of beer at the annual
Mexican dinner on March 13, 1982, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Hall . Funds
derived from the dinner will be used for student scholarships.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-82
ORDINANCE WAIVING ORDINANCE NO. 2491 AS AMENDED, TO ALLOW
SALE, POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER AT OUR LADY QUEEN
OF PEACE PARISH HALL AT THEIR EIGHTH ANNUAL MEXICAN DINNER
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1982.
Moved by Alderman Shearman that Ordinance No. 19-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and Boston
Nays: Mayor Hill
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Item lOg
A proposed ordinance was presented amending the Code of Ordinances to set
winter month rates for yard sprinkler water meters.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-82
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-20 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO REDUCE THE READINESS-TO-SERVE CHARGE
FOR YARD SPRINKLER WATER METERS METERING NO
CONSUMPTION DURING WINTER MONTHS.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 20-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boston.
City Manager Stuart Bach stated that those people who had only yard sprinklers
were being billed in winter months for water whether it was being used or not.
They will now bill them fifty percent to take care of our maintenance and operation
expenses on the larger mains.
Alderman Hampton asked which is the cheapest route to go -- whether you have
one large meter or two meters? Alderman Smith stated that they recommended two
meters in order to not have to pay the sewer charge. They have now set a maximum
of $10.75 for sewer charges. It is probably advantageous to go to one meter now.
The motion was carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item 10h
Proposed ordinances were presented transferring funds within the general
fund to enable the purchase of dump beds for street maintenance vehicles .
ORDINANCE NO. 21-82
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AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL
FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 21-82 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
ORDINANCE NO. 22-82
AN ORDINANCE REDUCING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE TRANSIT
FUND IN ACCOUNT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 22-82 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
Item l0i
A proposed ordinance was presented amending the Code of Ordinances to delete
sewer charges for metered yard sprinkler systems.
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Item 101 , cont'd.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-82
ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 32-57 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THAT WATER USED BY
A SEPARATELY METERED YARD SPRINKLER SYSTEM WILL NOT
INCREASE THE CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICE.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 23-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item lla
A proposed resolution was presented awarding bids to concession operators in
various parks.
RESOLUTION NO. 38-82
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR
CONCESSION OPERATIONS AT BRIDWELL AND TESCO PARKS.
WHEREAS, sealed bids were taken for concession operations at certain City parks;
and,
WHEREAS, one bid was received for Bridwell Park, one bid was received for
TESCO Park, and no bids were received for the other parks ; and,
WHEREAS, Doug Mathis bid twenty-two percent of gross sales for Bridwell Park,
and he bid thirty percent of gross sales for TESCO Park, and the Board of Aldermen
find that these bids are fair and reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The above described bids by Doug Mathis are hereby accepted, and the City Manager
is authorized to execute contracts on the standard City form with Doug Mathis for
concession rights at Bridwell Park and TESCO Park during the 1982 season.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 38-82 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas and
Boston
Nays: None
Item llb
Bids for five dump beds for the Street Department were considered. The low bid
did not meet specifications, and it was recommended that the low bid meeting
specifications be awarded to Longhorn Trailer Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount
of $4,435.50 each, for a total of $22,177.50.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the bid be awarded, as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boston, and carried unanimously.
Item 12a
Permission was requested to advertise for bids for construction of a tennis
center pro shop in Hamilton Park.
Moved by Alderman Hampton that authority be granted to advertise for bids for
the pro shop.
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Item 12a, cont'd.
Motion seconded by Alderman Russell .
Alderman Shearman asked how many square feet are in this building? Lill Hursh
and Charles Harper presented plans , indicating that it is over 2000 square feet.
It is about the same size as the Weeks Park tennis pro shop.
Alderman Smith stated that the Parks Board has gone over it with a fine tooth
comb. Alderman Russell asked if there is anything that is not working with the
Weeks Park building that should be considered in this one? Alderman Smith
mentioned the restrooms. Bill Hursh also mentioned the floor covering. Alderman
Shearman asked about the low water crossing bridge to Weeks Park. Mr. Hursh
explained that it would be improved, but not replaced. There is another bridge.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Item 13a
Kay Cecil , of the Dallas office of Marshall and Stevens , stated that there
are several reasons for establishing a fixed assets account. It helps the bond
rating, it will clean up an audit opinion, insurance, and it also helps the
city's inventory. In conducting a physical inventory, you place a value on the
assets, code and process through the computer, and perpetuate the system. They
have prepared a Policy Procedure Manual . This should be updated at least
annually. She defined fixed assets as tangible matter, which means it is going
to last. It includes improvements other than buildings and real estate.
Alderman Smith asked about excluding traffic signals, street signs , etc?
Kay, Cecil stated that general acceptable accounting procedures indicate that
they are really only of value to the City. They are included in memo form,
but not in detail . Alderman Hampton noted that the system is designed so that
the annual updating will be done by in-house personnel .
Alderman Shearman asked how much this report cost the City? Kay Cecil
stated she believed it was $39,000.
Item 13b
Bob Gooch, of the engineering firm of Freese/Nichols in Fort Worth , presented
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a Phase II engineering report on Ringgold reservoir.
Mr. Gooch stated that Wichita Falls is in very good position right now as
far as supply and demand is concerned. Another supply for city purposes only
will not be needed before 2010. It would be needed earlier if the City and
Texas Electric entered into a joint venture.
Alderman Thomas inquired if we are not required to complete it within a
certain time after the permit is granted? Mr. Gooch answered in the affirmative.
Alderman Thomas also asked if we are in� competition with Fort Worth or someone
else as far as getting a permit is required? Mr. Gooch stated that at this
time he knew of no one else interested in the Ringgold site, but this might
change.
Alderman Thomas asked how easy it would be to get a permit? He noted that
we would have to show a need, and we might have a difficult time convincing the
Water Quality Board that we need it at this time. Mr. Gooch stated they base it
on the worst drought.
Alderman Shearman asked at what point he believed TESCO would be interested
in participating in this lake? City Manager Stuart Bach stated that he hoped
to have a report to the Council on this within the next 30-60 days. If we
started the lake today, it would be 1990 before water would be in it. We also
have to recognize that there is someone else out there who may want that site
for themselves. Mr. Bach stated that he did not think the permit is the problem.
It would be whether we want to impose 65 million dollars on the users today, or
wait a while. Mayor Hill and Alderman Hampton questioned whether it would be
65 million or 130 million later. Alderman Shearman asked how we would pay for
it? It would amount to $6,500 for every man, woman, and child in Wichita Falls .
He feels the taxpayers are pretty well strapped with high utilities , taxes , etc.
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Mr. Bach stated they have the data to figure out what they want to do now.
This report in 30-60 days should show us this. Alderman Thomas commented that when
industry comes to an area, and if we had something on the horizon, that industry
might choose Wichita Falls instead of another town.
Mr. Gooch stated that Ringgold is the only watershed available to us in this
area when it is needed. Twenty seven thousand acre feet would be added, or 60
percent of our present supply. The Texas Electric power plant could use this as
a cooling lake for excess heat. It would not be polluted.
Existing water rights for the lake are very few, and would not pose a
problem for us. If we saw a need to have the lake in service in 19'90 we could
do so, but we have more time than that before 2010.
Alderman Thomas asked about the drainage basin. The quality of water would
be about the same as Arrowhead or Kickapoo.
Mayor Hill asked if we could be missing our guess on not needing water before
2010? Mr. Gooch stated this is based on past droughts. They have assumed that
water would not be used completely in the present lakes. They have also left 50,000
acre feet in Lake Kemp for this purpose.
Alderman Thomas asked Mr. Gooch if he had ever dealt with joint ventures
which worked out well? Mr. Gooch stated this is done, especially West of here.
It is a good approach if it is approached carefully.
Alderman Shearman asked about the Ringgold site being previously voted down.
City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. explained that the project voted down in 1950 was a
two-phase project. The first one was a smaller lake, with a larger one later, so
it is not the same project.
Alderman Hampton noted that water has been a critical problem in this area
ever since animals inhabited this area. Somehow or other the problems have been
solved over the years in the solution of water problems. It will take cooperation
from both sides of the issue. He also empathizes with people who will have to
give up their land, but feels there is an equitable way to solve this problem.
Some of the landowners are in this audience.
Item 13c
A proposed resolution was presented re-establishing the Traffic Safety Council .
RESOLUTION NO. 39-82
RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2126; RE-ESTABLISHES THE
WICHITA FALLS CITIZENS TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WICHITA FALLS CITIZENS
TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WICHITA FALLS CITIZENS TRAFFIC SAFETY
COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Citizens Traffic Safety Council was established by
Resolution No. 2126, passed and approved on the 3rd day of April , 1978, which provided
for the membership and powers and responsibilities of said Council ; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Citizens Traffic Safety Council has proven its worth
by implementing and establishing several innovative programs to promote traffic safety
in Wichita Falls, including the school safety patrol program, the Defensive Driving
Course referral program, the Driver Orientation Course, and the drunk drivers
rehabilitation school ; and,
WHEREAS, certain changes relative to the authorities and coordinating efforts of
the Wichita Falls Citizens Traffic Safety Council are desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
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Item 13c, cont'd.
1. Resolution No. 2126 is hereby repealed.
2. There is hereby established a Wichita Falls Citizens Traffic Safety
Council which shall be comprised of twelve (12) voting members who
are citizens of the City of Wichita Falls , who shall serve without
pay and who shall be appointed by the Board of Aldermen. In addition
thereto, there may be a maximum of six (6) non-voting members who
serve on the Council . The normal term of membership on the Council
shall be three (3) years but it may be renewed for an additional two
(2) years. The maximum term of service on the Council shall be five
(5) years for any members.
3. The non-voting members of the Council shall be persons who are employed
by governmental or public agencies and have regular duties that promote
traffic safety in Wichita Falls. Seven (7) voting members shall constitute
a quorum.
4. Members of the City staff may be appointed by the City Manager as
non-voting members of the Council . The Executive Secretary of the
Council shall be a non-voting member of the City staff and be directly
responsible to the City Manager or his designated representative. The
providing Executive Secretary's duties shall include p g administrative
support to the Council and coordinating the Council 's activities ,
recommendations, and requirements with appropriate governmental officials.
5. The Council 's Chairperson shall appoint two (2) voting members of the
Council to act as its liaison to the Wichita Falls Traffic Commission.
These members shall act in a liaison capacity for a period of one (1)
year from the date of their appointment.
6. The exclusive purpose of the Wichita Falls Citizens Traffic Safety
Council shall be to promote traffic safety in Wichita Falls, Texas .
It shall act in an. advisory, coordinating, educational , promotional
and capacity to fulfill that purpose. The Council shall not be a
policy making body and its actions shall not be construed as changing,
superseding or preempting the authority or responsibility of any elected
or appointed official .
7. The Council is hereby given the authority and power to solicit funds
from voluntary contributions for the following purposes only: traffic
safety projects, safety education material , awards and recognition.
However, this authority shall not be construed as creating Council
control over general funds of the City or state and federal grant
funds budgeted or received for traffic safety purposes , or authorizing
the Council to enter into any contract or create any obligation on the
part of the City of Wichita Falls . Funds generated through Council
efforts and expended for programs, projects and other activities either
organized or provided by the Council shall be subject to the same
budgetary and accounting requirements and procedures as are other City
revenues and expenditures. Such budgetary requirements shall be
instituted in conjunction with preparation of the City's annual budget
for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1982; both budgetary and
accounting requirements shall be in full force and effect as of October
1, 1982 and thereafter.
In the intervening period between the time of passage of this Resolution
and October 1, 1982, and with the exception of the budget preparation
stipulations mentioned above,, funds received by the Council shall be
deposited with the City's Finance Department and placed into a general
fund reserve account. Funds shall be maintained in that reserve account
separate from all other general fund revenues and reserve accounts.
Expenditures from this reserve account shall be processed by the Finance
Department upon authorization by the Council as per the Bylaws of the
Council concerning finances, when properly initiated by purchase requisi-
tion, purchase order or payment authorization.
8. The Council shall adopt such rules and regulations governing its proceedings
as it may deem proper, including the time and place of meetings, and the
election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson each to serve a one-year
term from the date of election.
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Item 13c, cont'd.
9. The minutes of each meeting of the Council shall be forwarded to the Board of
Aldermen for receipt.
Moved by Alderman Shearman that Resolution No. 39-82 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
Item 13d
Authorization was requested to allow a change order to the contract with
Hambrick Craig for construction of a foundation for scales at the landfill site.
Ernest Lillard explained that a change order would be coming in, but wanted the
Council to approve it.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Council consider a change order to the
transfer station contract, as outlined by Mr. Lillard.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boston, and carried unanimously.
Alderman Hampton commented on the Cudjo report previously requested by the Mayor.
When any member of the Council requests anything of the staff in a public hearing,
he does not believe a private report can be presented to any council member. He
believes it is for all concerned. If the request is not right, the City Attorney
should speak up and give them his advice. He stated that he was not pleased to
read it in the media before he received it personally. He feels like that report,
right or wrong, should have been given to the Council because the Council requested
it. He stated that he requested that water meter charges be placed on the bills,
and he feels that is a request of the Council . If someone has an objection to the
request, it should be spoken up at that time. He did not think it should be withheld
from the Council for that long a period of time. He feels it may have been an
improper request. He feels we should have a clearly stated policy of the Council
on these requests.
Mayor Hill stated that he did request it for his own knowledge, but he agrees
that it should be presented to all members of the Council and not just the Mayor.
He was not aware that any of them had not received it until Alderman Shearman was
quoted as trying to receive the report, and not being able to do so. He stated that
the editorial was written in a terrible manner. It is a shame that the editorial
staff should be saying things without checking it out. To his knowledge, none of
the editorial staff has sat in this council chambers. He refers to an editorial
several weeks ago, and now on February 12. He stated that unfair criticism is not
fine and he will not just sit and take it. He stated that this matter was not
mishandled, and he saw no reason to carry it any further. He disagreed that for
almost three months the report was kept private. The only time any news media had
contacted him about this report was at 10:00 P.M. one night, and this appeared in
the paper the next morning. This is the only time he was asked about this. He
stated that he hoped the part about elected city officials being denied access was
a misprint because he hoped Gene Shearman was not denied. Mayor Hill stated that
he feels both editorials are very bad. Anytime anyone makes a charge to him or
anyone on the Council , he will not just sit back and take it. No one on the Council
smokes, curses, or berates, and they are as fair as possible. He requested that
the press not take just excerpts from what he has said. If they say anything, say
it all .
City Manager Stuart Bach read from the minutes of the meeting concerning
Mayor Hill 's request. He was supplied the report, and reviewed it in his office.
He was told in the report that the District Attorney had asked that it not be
released in order to not prejudice the facts. Mr. Bach further stated that no
one else asked for it because the Mayor had asked for it, and this was the reason
it was not supplied to them. Mr. Bach stated that he agreed with Mayor Hill that
when anyone gets the information, they should all get it at the same time. Mayor
Hill stated that on any information that the Mayor is entitled to, the Council is
priviledged to the same information.
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Item 13d, cont'd.
Alderman Shearman confirmed with the City Manager that he had asked for the
report twice in December, and Mr. Bach had told him there were some things in
the report that would be detrimental to the public, but he could look at it. He
did not receive a report on it until recently.
Alderman Smith stated that these things do not need to be tried in the
press. He is hoping the discussion will die a natural death, and the facts
will be brought out in the trial .
Alderman Hampton mentioned that an independent builder called him, stating
that he was out-bid on a job by CAC Construction. He stated that he was not
aware that CAC was a private enterprise construction business. He requested
information for himself and the Council on this. He wonders how they can be
competitive? Don't we give them money for support? City Manager Stuart Bach
stated that the funds we provide go to meals-on-wheels and neighborhood groups ,
and nothing else. He stated that he could look into it to see if any public
money is being used.
Item 13f
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Larry Garner be appointed to the Planning
Board (replacing Tim Fambrough) for a term to expire May 1983.
Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Bob Balch be appointed as Chairman of the
Planning Board (replacing Tim Fambrough) for a term to expire May 1982.
Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:35 A.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4h e& day of 16,t 1982.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION ' "�S
April 3 , 1982
COUNTY JUDGE AND CITY BOX
PRECINCT NO. POLLING PLACE ALTERNATE NUMBER
1,2,9,10,11,41 Wichita County Courthouse Mr. Manuel Navarrete 1
7th and Lamar Mrs. D. L. Chancellor, Alternate
3 & 4 Lamar School Mrs . Bobbie J. Wise 2
2206 Lucas Mrs. Lallora Taylor, Alternate
5,17,47,50 McGaha School Mrs. Ellen R. Wages 3
1615 Midwestern Pkwy. Mrs. Ruth Graham, Alternate
6,30,43 Ben Franklin School Mrs . Edwin G. Brown 4
2112 Speedway Mrs. E. L. Callender, Alternate
7,40,54 Washington Kindergarten Mrs. A. L. Wilson 5
600 Flood Mr. Tommy Nelson, Alternate
8,12,31 Fain School Mrs . John E. Dawson 6
1404 Norman Mr. A. C. Comstock, Alternate
13,26,61,62 Kate Haynes School Mrs. Doris Wilson 7
1705 Katherine Mrs. Lillian Jones , Alternate
14,21,45,53 Crockett School Mrs. Betty Welch 8
3015 Avenue I Mrs. Sadie Ross , Alternate
15,19,20,22 Zundelowitz Jr. High Mrs. Tommy Murdock 9
1706 Polk Mrs. Guillermo Garcia, Alternate
16,57,59 Rider High School Mrs . Edna M. Capron 10
4611 Cypress . Mrs. Elizabeth A. Smith , Alternate
18,42,44,55 Hirschi High School Mrs. W. L. Voyles 11
3106 Borton Mrs. Hugh Petete, Alternate
23,24,25 Sam Houston School Mrs. Jerry Walser 12
2500 Grant Mrs. Charles Box, Alternate
48,51,58 Barwise Jr. High Mrs. E. E. Wood 13
3807 Kemp Mr. Horace Downing, Alternate
52 & 56 Cunningham School Mrs. James T. Spray 14
4107 Phillips Mrs. Edith Eckert, Alternate
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA X
This agreement made and entered into this the day
of February, 1982 , by and between the City of Wichita Falls ,
Texas, a municipal corporation , hereinafter called City, and
Rowe Vending Company, hereinafter called Rowe ,
WITNESSETH:
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and
agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree
as follows :
1 . Rowe agrees to furnish and install vending machines
in sufficient quantity for the sale of coffee , candy, snacks ,
food and cigarettes in the following City facilities: Police
Station, at 610 Holliday Street ; Central Garage at 400 East
Scott Street; Health Unit at 1700 Third Street; Martin Luther
King Center at 1100 Smith Street; Bus Barn at 706 East Scott
Street; Sanitation Department at 200 Sunset ; Street Department
at 200 Van Buren Street; Water & Sewer Headquarters at 402
East Scott Street; Park Maintenance Building at 510 Baylor Street ;
and Park Maintenance Buildings at Kiwanis Park, Southern Hills
Park, and Williams Park. This contract shall be for a one year
period, from March 1 , 1982 to February 28 , 1983 , with an option
to renew by either party for a like period upon like terms and
conditions, such option to be exercised in writing not less than
thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
2 . The types of vending machines and the quantity for each
location shall be installed at the discretion and to the satisfaction
of the Assistant City Manager.
3 . Vending machines shall be maintained and serviced on a
daily basis or more often as seasons require. City shall establish
the requirements of seasonal se.rvicinq.
4 . City agrees to furnish an area in each of its facilities
described above for the vending machines. City assumes no respon-
sibility nor liability for damage to the vending machines , or theft.
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5. Rowe agrees to have maintenance personnel on call on a
twenty-four hour basis , seven days a week , where applicable , to
service , repair and fill the machines when necessary.
6. Rowe agrees to furnish a certificate of insurance, naming
the City as additional insured, showing that is has a policy
or policies of liability insurance in the amount of $100 , 000. 00
per person , $300, 000. 00 per occurrence for bodily injury liability,
and $25, 000. 00 per occurrence for property damage liability, both
coverages to include product liability.
7. Rowe shall keep all vending machines clean and attractive,
in good mechanical condition and clearly labeled with prices and in-
structions for use. The name , address and telephone number of the
person to be contacted in case of malfunction or other problem
shall be given to the person in charge of each location or shall
otherwise be provided by some method such as by a labeled sticker
on each vending machine. City shall furnish Rowe with a list of
names of persons at each location who will be authorized to call
Rowe concerning problems with the machines.
8. All electrical devices shall be grounded.
9. Electricity and water will be provided by City. City
will also provide janitorial services.
10. All machines will be of the change-maker type, where
feasible.
11. Rowe shall charge the following prices at all locations
and shall pay City the following commissions on sales at all
locations set out above , to-wit:
Item Price and Commission
candy and snacks $ . 30/. 35/. 40/. 45 10. 5%
coffee and hot chocolate . 25/. 30 10%
fresh food and milk . 65-1. 80 5%
cigarettes . 85 8%
fruit juice . 30/. 35 10%
12 . nowe shall also furnish a micro-wave oven and a change-
maker machine at the Police Station. City shall not be responsible
for maintaining such equipment.
13 . Monthly duplicate statements of earnings for each vending
machine in each location shall be furnished to the Assistant City
Manager. Rowe shall make payments to the Chief Accounting Officer
of the coimnissions due the City for the previous month on or before
the tenth day of each month, and shall provide a breakdown of com-
mission payments per vending machine according to the rates stated
above.
14 . Any price changes on any of the items listed above during
the term of the contract shall be negotiated with the City.
15. Rowe shall comply with all City codes and ordinances.
Vending machines shall be subject to regular inspection by Health
Department inspectors.
16 . At City ' s discretion , new concession locations for machines
may be added to this agreement or existing areas may be deleted with-
out affecting the other provisions of this contract. City reserves
the right to go to another vendor for added services if Rowe fails
or refuses to add desired vending machines within a reasonable time
after they are requested from vendor.
17. Failure to comply with any of these covenants will be
grounds for cancellation of this contract. Rowe shall be notified
in writing by registered mail or personal service of any breach of
such covenants ; and if such breaches are not corrected within a
period of 24 hours following receipt of such notice , City may declare
this contract null and void. In that event, Rowe will be allowed
an additional twenty-four hours to remove all vending machines from
the premises , after which time Rowe shall be charged a rental fee
of $25. 00 per day or part of a day for each day or part thereof that
the vending machines remain on the City' s premises. A separate $25. 00
will be charged at each location.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents
to be executed as of the day and year first above set out.
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
BY:
Stuart A. Bach, City Manager
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Assistant City Attorney
ROWE VENDING COMPANY
BY :
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA
This agreement made and entered into this the day of
February, 1982 , by and between the City of Wichita Falls, Texas ,
a municipal corporation , hereinafter called City, and Dr. Pepper
Bottling Company of Wichita Falls , hereinafter called Company,
WITNESSETH:
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREE-
MENTS HEREIN CONTAINED, the parties hereto do hereby agree as
follows :
1. Company agrees to furnish and install vending machines
in sufficient quantity for the sale of canned soft drinks in the
following City facilities : Police Station at 610 Holliday; Central
Garage at 400 East Scott Street; Health Unit at 1700 Third Street ;
Sanitation Department Building at 200 Sunset; Street Department
Building at 200 Van Buren Street ; Park Maintenance Building at 510
Baylor Street; Activities Center at 607 Tenth Street ; Martin Luther
King Center at 1100 Smith; Waste Water Treatment Plant at 1000 River
Road; Water & Sewer Headquarters at 402 East Scott; and Park Maintenance
Buildings at Kiwanis Park , Southern Hills Park , and Williams Park.
This contract shall be for a one year period, from March 1 , 1982 ,
through February 28 , 1983 , with an option to renew by either party
for a like period upon like terms and conditions, such option to be
exercised in writing not less than thirty ( 30) days prior to expiration.
2 . The types of vending machines and the quantity for each
location shall be installed at the discretion and to the satisfaction
of the Assistant City Manager.
3 . Company shall maintain and service the soft drink vending
machines at the above locations on a daily basis or more often as
seasons require. City shall establish the requirements of seasonal
servicing.
4 . City agrees to furnish an area in each of its facilities
described above for the soft drink vending machines. City assumes
no responsibility nor liability for damage to the soft drink vending
machines, or for theft.
5 . Company agrees to have maintenance personnel on call on a
twenty-four hour basis, seven days a week, where applicable , to
service , repair and fill the machines when necessary.
6 . Company agrees to furnish to City a certificate of insur-
ance showing that it has a policy or policies of liability insurance
in the amount of $100 , 000. 00 per person , $300 , 000. 00 per occurrence
for bodily injury liability, and $25 , 000. 00 per occurrence for property
damage liability, both coverages to include product liability.
7 . Company shall keep all soft drink vending machines clean
and attractive, in good mechanical condition and clearly labeled
with prices and instructions for use. The name, address and tele-
phone number of the person to be contacted in case of malfunction or
other problem shall be given to the person in charge of each location
or shall otherwise be provided by some method such as by a labeled
sticker on each vending machine. City shall furnish Company with a
list of names of persons at each location who will be authorized
to call Company concerning problems with the soft drink vending
machines.
8. All electrical devices shall be grounded.
9. Electricity and water, where necessary, will be provided
by City. City will also provide janitorial services.
10. All soft drink vending machines will be of the change-
maker type, where feasible.
11. Company shall charge not more than $ . 35 per canned soft
drink in all soft drink vending machines at all the locations des-
cribed above. Company shall pay City a commission of 21. 50 of the
total amount received by the vendor for each case of soft drinks
(24 cans per case) which is sold in the soft drink vending machine
by Company, but in no event shall said commission be less than
$1. 80 per case.
12 . Company shall furnish duplicate statements of earnings for
each soft drink vending machine in each location set out above to
the Assistant City Manager. Company shall make payments to the
City ' s Chief Accounting Officer of the commissions due the City for
the previous month on or before the tenth day of each month, and
shall provide a breakdown of commission payments per vending machine
according to the rates stated above.
13. Any price changes on any of the canned drinks in Company ' s ,
soft drink vending machines during the term of the contract shall
be negotiated with the City.
14 . Company shall comply with all City codes and ordinances .
Vending machines shall be subject to inspection by Health Department
inspectors.
15. At City ' s discretion , new concession locations for soft
drink vending machines may be added to this agreement or existing
areas may be deleted without affecting the other provisions of this
contract. City reserves the right to go to another vendor for added
services if Company fails or refuses to add the desired soft drink
vending machines within a reasonable time after they are requested
from vendor.
16. Failure to comply with any of these covenants will be
grounds for cancellation of this contract. Company shall be notified
in writing by registered mail or personal service of any breach of
such covenants ; and if such breaches are not corrected within a period
of twenty-four hours following receipt of such notice , City may
declare this contract null and void. In that event , Company will
be allowed an additional twenty-four hours to remove all soft drink
vending machines from the premises , after which time Company shall
be charged a rental fee of $25. 00 per day or part of a day for each
day or part thereof that the soft drink vending machines remain on
the, City ' s premises. A separate $25 . 00 fee will be charged at
each location.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed as of the day and year first set out above.
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
BY :
Stuart A. Bach, City Manager
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Assistant City Attorney DR. PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY OF
WICHITA FALLS
BY: