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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium
October 8, 1945
The Board of Aldermen of the City of I' ichita Falls, Texas, met in
regular session at 8:00 o'clock P. 'IA. on the above date in the Council Room
in the Memorial Auditorium, with the following members present:
C. A. Spragins,
E. J. Wininger,
W. Ralph Hyer, Aldermen
0. G. Stephens,
G. D. Fairtrace, City Manager
T. A. Hicks, City Attorney
Geo. T. Henderson, City Clerk
Moved by Alderman Wininger that W. Ralph Hyer be elected Mayor Pro-
tem for this meeting.
Motion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried.
Mayor Protem Hyer announced a quorum present and that the Council
would. proceed with its regular order of business.
The Minutes of the regular meeting held September 10, 1945, were read
and approved as read.
Members of the Students Council of Hardin Junior College appeared be-
fore the City Council for the purpose of requesting the City to pave a certain
portion of Taft Street and Hampstead Lane, whereupon the Council advised the
Committee that the City would take the matter under advisement and give the same
careful consideration when and at such time as the necessary funds and labor are
available.
A petition signed by various citizens residing on the North Side was
presented to the Council protesting the recent change in bus routing, also a
group of citizens was present to likewise protest the change.
Mr. James, local manager of the traction company, was present and the
matter was thoroughly discussed by all present, and by common consent of the
Council Mayor Protem Hyer requested the traction company to temporarily resume
the old route with the hope in view of eventually arranging a route satisfactory
to all concerned.
Moved by Alderman Stephens that the Board of Aldermen authorize the
issuance of a permit to the Central Church of Nazarene and the First Church of
the Nazarene for the purpose of soliciting funds for their respective churches.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
Moved by Alderman Spragins that the Board of Aldermen authorize and
order payment of the sum of 41,000 to the members of the City Tax Equalization
Board for their services rendered for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1945,
the same to be equally divided as follows:
Rosco Staton $333.33
Alan T. Bryce 333.33
T. E. Hill 333.34
Motion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Spragins that the Board of Aldermen approve,
authorize and order payment to V. A. HUff the sum of $$613.78, ,being amount due
the said V. A. Huff as of April 1, 1945, by virtue of a certain water main con-
tract entered into by and between Kemp, Welch & Richardson and the City of
Wichita Falls dated April 6, 1926, covering Kemp Fair Park Addition, subsequent-
ly assigned to V. A. Huff.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1403
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF BARWISE STREET IN
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LIES EAST OF VIRGINIA STREET AND WHICH ESTENDS UP
TO THE RIGHT OF WAY AND/OR PROPERTY OF THE MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD COM-
PANY AND Z HICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED.
Moved by Alderman Stephens that Ordinance No. 1403 be approved and
passed as read on its second reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Mayor Protem Hyer, Aldermen Spragins, Wininger and Stephens.
Nays : None.
The application of A & A Taxi for a permit to operate 6 additional
taxicabs and likewise the application of Hamp's Taxi for a permit to operate
3 additional taxicabs were considered by the Council, whereupon the following
motion was had:
Moved by Alderman Stephens that the Aldermen set Friday, 10:00 A.M. ,
October 122 1945, as the date for a called session of the Council at which time
a public hearing will be held on the applications of the A&A Taxi and Hamp's
Taxi for permits to operate additional taxicabs will come up for proper
consideration.
_`_otion seconded by Alderman Spragins and carried.
Moved by Alderman Wininger that the Board of Aldermen authorize pay-
ment to L. E. Satterwhite in the amount of $69.51 for alleged damages to his
automobile and son by the City of Wichita Falls, and further to order the City
Clerk to draw a warrant for the same when and at such time as the said L. E.
Satterwhite executes a release to the City of Wichita Falls from further
liability to said city.
Motion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried.
Moved by Alderman Stephens that the Board of Aldermen authorize 'Mayor
Protem Ralph Hyer to execute for and on behalf of the City of Vichita Falls
a lease agreement with the Mid-Continent Supply Company for that portion of
Indiana Avenue lying between Lots 2 to 8, inclusive, Block 76, and Lots 22 to
28, inclusive, Block 77, Original Townsite, less certain trackage right of way
and unloading dock space heretofore granted to the Fort Worth & Denver Railway
Company, said tern of lease to be for a period of one year beginning October
15, 1945, and ending October 14, 1946, being occupied as a pipe and material
yard and not otherwise, for a consideration of v$150 per annum, payable in
advance.
',lotion seconded by Alderman Spragins and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Spragins that the Board of Aldermen authorize
Mayor Protem W. Ralph Hyer to execute a lease agreement for and on behalf of
the City of Wichita Falls and Hicks Oil Company for a lease on the Vlest 40 f
of that portion of Colorado Street lying between the South line of Waco Street
and the North line of East Scott Street, for a term of one year beginning
October 15, 1945, and ending October 14, 1946, being occupied as a gasoline
tank storage yard and not otherwise, for a consideration of $100 per annum
payable in advance.
Notion seconded by Alderman liJininger and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1404
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING AN ALLEY LOCATED BETTZEN LOTS FIVE
(5), SIX (6) , SEVEN (7), AND EIGHT (8) OF THE LILLY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
VJICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND LOT ELEVEN (11), BLOCK FIVE (5) OF THE FLORAL HEIGHTS
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF 1"dICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH ALLEY IS TO BE CLOSED AND
ABANDONED UP TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT ELEVEN (11) , BLOCK FIVE (5) , FLORAL
HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
Moved by Alderman Spragins that Ordinance No. 1404 be approved and
passed as read on its first reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried by the following
vote;
Yeas: Mayor Protem Hyer, Aldermen Spragins, Wininger and Stephens.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Spragins that the Board of Aldermen approve and
authorize a contribution to the `Wichita Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce in
the amount of 30 for the purpose of decorating the Central Fire Station during
the Victory Day celebration to be held October 27th, 28th and 29th, and order
the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the same.
lotion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried.
3RDINANCE NO. 1405
AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERN?.ENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1945, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1946.
Moved by Alderman Spragins that Ordinance No. 1405 be approved and
passed on its first reading.
lotion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Mayor Protem Hyer, Aldermen Spragins, Wininger and Stephens.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Spragins that a called session be held Friday at
10:00 A.M., October 12, 1945, to be set as the date to conduct a public hearing
on the proposed Ordinance No. 1405, being annual appropriation ordinance for the
support of the city government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1946.
Motion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1406
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, I
AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKDG FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1945-46, AND
APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE, AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION
OF ALL ANNUAL OCCUPATION TAXES PROVIDED BY STATE LAIN.
Moved by Alderman Stephens that Ordinance No. 1406 be approved and
passed as read on its first reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wininger and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: mayor Protem Hyer, Aldermen Spragins, Wininger and Stephens.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Spragins that the Board of Aldermen accept the bid
and award to J. B. Allred & Company contract to audit the records of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1945, for a con—
sideration of $1,575, inclusive of the Wichita General Hospital, the amount to
be charged for the city audit being $1,275 and the sum of $300 for the General
Hospital audit; the bid of said J. B. Allred & Company being the lowest and
best bid.
Motion seconded by Alderman Stephens and carried.
Moved by Alderman Stephens that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Spragins and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
READ AND APPROVED this the 12th day of November, 1945•
Mayor
ATTEST: '
City Clerk