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Min 05/22/1950 810 Wichita Falls., Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 22, 1950 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas., met in regular session on the above date at 8:00 o'clock P. M. in the Council Room in the Memorial Auditorium Building,, with the following members present: Harold Jones Mayor L. R. Abbott Lloyd C. Thomas Roy Parish Aldermen J. R. Ray Berry Brown it. J. B rown J. B. Hickerson City Clerk Frank Wood City Manager John B. Rhea City Attorney - - - - - - - - - - A petition., bearing approximately 70 names of residents in the vicinity of Glenwood and Avenue X,, was presented to the Council., protesting the action of the Council on May 15, 1950, granting permission to Wichita City Lines to reroute their buses from Ave X over Milby to Piedmont to Avenue X to Glenwood to Piedmont, The matter was referred to City Manager Frank Wood for investigation and a report to the Council at the next regular meeting June 12, 1950, - - - - - - - - - - A number of milk producers., with Dr. Dan Roberts acting as spokesman, appeared before the Council, protesting treatment by the Wichita Health Unit affecting the Wichita Area Milk Producers Association, After discussion of the matter, the Council instruct hea to prepare an ordinance requiring that all m3llkthg n e ity 0 Wicb&alls be Grade A. Mrs J. 0. Sampson appeared before the Council protesting their action May 15P 1950, granting W. B. Wesson permission to move a v4it, screened-in frame building and storage shed, used in the sale of watermelons, from the 1100 block on Lamar to the 1200 block on Lamar St. No action was taken by the Council at this time. Mayor Harold Jones announced the public hearing,, which was set by the Council on May 15, 1950 for May 22, 1950, on the application of EYP. Cab Co. for 4 additional taxicab permits, to be open. was had: No protests were made on granting additional permits and the following motion Moved by Alderman Parish that the public hearing on the application of E.P. Cab Co. for additional permits be closed. Motion seconded by Alderman Abbott and carried. - - - - - - - - - - Moved by Alderman Parish that the E.P. Cab Co. be granted permits to operate 4 additional taxicabs in the City of Wichita Falls, Motion seconded by Alderman R. J. Brown and carried, - - - - - - - - - - Moved by Alderman Parish that the Plat and Dedication of the C. A. Tidwell Subdivision, attached hereto and made a part hdreof, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Abbott and carried. - - - - - - - - - - 81-1 Moved byAldernan Berry Brown that parking be eliminated between the r#iddle of the 700 block and the middle of the 900 block on Indiana Avenue$ from noon, Thursday. June 1., 1950,, until Saturday night,, June 3, 1950., to accomodate various features of entertainment planned in connection with the National Wheat Harvest Festival to be held in Wichita Falls, Motion seconded by Alderman R. J. Brown and carried. Moved by Alderman Abbott that permission to hold wrestling matches in the Memorial Auditorium be denied. Motion died for want of a second. Moved by Alderman Parish that action on the question of granting per- mission to use the Memorial Auditorium for wrestling matches be deferred to the next regular meeting on June 12, for further study. Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. - - - - - - - - - - ORDINANCE NO. 1518 AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL HEREAFTER FOR ANY PERSON., OPERATCR,, OWNER OR LESSEE OF ANY AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE OPERATING WITHIN TH.E CITY OF WICHITZ FALLS$ TEXAS,, To CRUISE, AND DEFINING THE ThM "CRUISE-1$ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman R. J. Brown that Ordinance No. 1518 be approved and passed as read on its, first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Parish and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Abbott$ Thomas$ Parishs Ray, Berry Brown and R. J. Brown. Nays: None, Moved by Alderman Berry Brown that six additional foot patrolmen be em- ployed to patrol the downtown area at night, and to defer further additions to the p9lice force for a more intensive study. Motion seconded by Alderman Abbott and carried. Moved by Alderman Parish that provision be made to relieve the City Engineer's office of the supervision of the Bond Improvealent program and facilitate the Engineer's regular city, maintenance work. Motion seconded by Alderman Berry Brown and lost by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Parish and Berry Bro�%n. Nays: Aldermen Tho.-Mas., Abbott- ,, -Ray and Ii. J. Brown* - - - - - - - - - - Moved by Aldemian Ab bott that the 2 1/2% premium, amotinting to $46j,450-00j, G> on the $1,858�000 City of Wichita Falls Refunding Bonds called June 1, 1950, be paid out of the Interest and Sinking Fund., and to direct tile City Clerk to draw a warrant for the same. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried. - - - - - - - - - - Moved 'by Alderman Thomas that builders within a 1-mile radius of the City limits be granted electrit,- and plurribing g inspections,, at the regular city inspection rates plus an additional 25% charge, provided said builders comply with the city codes on electric and plumbing work, and paving of streets and roadways. Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried, - - - - - - - - - - Page 812 RESOLUTION No. 64 WHEREAS., the City of Wichita Falls., Texas, is the owner of the following .0 1.14 described real estate situated in Wichita County., State of Texas, no part of which is needed for aunicip'Al governmental purposes,, to-,,dt: All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Wichita County,, Texas, situated on the waters of the Wichita River and em- bracing,, in part,, the following patented surveys: Lewis Wells, Abstract No. 323; Thomas Curry, Abstract No. 344; Richard Brown,, Abstract No. 521; and constituting the present Sheppard Field. All bearings in this description are turned from the true meridian,, C) and all distat-ices are expressed in feet. Beginning at a stone the most easterly southeast corner of the Lewis Wells Survey., common to the southwest corner of the Richard Brown Survey, and on the north line of the William Anglin Survey; Thence N. 00-211 W. with the division line between the Lewis Wells and the Richard Brown Surveys., 1521.7 feet to a stake for corner; Thence east, 510 feet to a stake for corner; Thence N. 00-211 W., 500 feet to a stake for corner; Thence West, at 510.0 feet pass the division line between the Lewis Wells and the Richard Brovin Surveys; continuing on sane course, 5738.4 feet in all, to a stake on the east right-of-way line of U. 3. Highway No. 70, said stake being C> 70 feet distant, at right an6les, from the centt�r line of said highway; Thence S. 00-041 E., with the east right-of-way line of U. 3. Highway No. 70, said right-of-way line being everywhere 70 0 feet distant and parallel to the center line of said Highway, 1655.4 fee+, to a stake; Thence in a southeasterly direction., with the east right- of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 70,, along a curve to the left, havin g a radius of 2794.9 feet, and being everkwhere 70 feet distant from the center line of said Highway., 11-61.0 feet to a stake; Thence S. 230 521 E., with the east right-of-way line of U. S. Highway No. 70, said right-of-way line being ever7where 70 feet distant and parallel to the center line of said High- way, at 53.2 faet pass the division line between the Lewis Wells and the Thomas Curry Surveys; continuing on the same C) course., 3287.0 feet in all, to a stake in the north right- of-way line of county road, said stake being 50 feet distant, at rilght an6les,, from the center line of c-)unty road. Thence N. 890 291 E., with the north right-of-way line of county road, said right-of-way line being everywhere 50 feet distant and parallel to the center line of said county road, 3"4.8 feet to a stake on the division line between the Thomas Curry and the William Anglin Surveys; Thence N. 00 371 W., with the division line between the Thomas Curry and the William Anglin Surveys, at 2960.4 feet pass the Northeast corner of the Thomas Curry Survey, common to the most westerly southeast corner of the Lewis Wells Survey; continuing on the same course, with the division line between the Lewis Wells and the William An-lin Survey., 3733-O .feet in all, to the northwest corner of the William Anglin Survey., common to an interior corner of the Lewis Wells Survey; Thence N. 990 23f E.2 with the division line between the Lewis Wells and the William Anglin Surveys; 265,4 feet., to the place of beginning, containing 614.93 acres 6 , more or less. 813 Also a tract of land situated in Wichita County, Texas, consti- tuting the present Kell Field, and land used in connection there- with, described Z folloi-is: Beginning at the northeast corner of the Lewis Wells Sur- vey, Abstract 323., Wichita County, Texas. Thence west along the north line of said Lewis Wells Sur- vey 5234.6 ft, to a comer in the east right-of-wray line of U. 3. Highway #70, said comer being 50 ft.,, measured at right angles from the center line of the pavement on said highway. Thenc�� S. 00-041 E. along said High,4ay #70 east right-Of-way line, aiid 50 ft. distant from the center line of the original pavement., 4092.5 ft. to corner in the south line of the road into Kell Field Airport. Thence east 20 ft, to a corner, Thence S. 00-041 E. alon6 the east right-of-way of U. S. Highway #170., and 70 ft. distant from the center line of the original pavement, for a distance of 920 ft. to a comer in the north line of Sheppard Field. Thence east along the division line between Sheppard Field and Kell Field, at 5228.4 ft. pass the division line between the Lewis Wells Survey and the Richard Brown Survey,, in all a distance of 5798,0 ft. to a comer, Thence N, 00-121 W. 1115.0 ft. to a corner in the division line between the Richard Brown Survey and the T. Bailey Survey2 Abstract 20. Thence N. 450-01 W. along the division line between the Richard BroiNn and T. Bailey Surveys 417.3 ft. to a corner. Thence west 275.0 ft. to the northwest corner of the said Richard Brown Surveyj, said corner being in the east line of the Lewis Wells Survey. Thence N, 00-141 W. along the east line of said Lewis Wells Survey 3602-5 ft. to northeast corner of said survey, being the place of beginning. Containing within these metes and bounds 6;!3,,3 acres of land more or less;- less certain right-of-way heretofore conveyed to the Texas State Highway Department for the purpose of widening the right-of- way for U. 3. Highway #70. WHEIEEAS� the United States Goverm. -nent has constructed thereon an aircra,ft landing field and air field,, which is known as the Sheppard� Air Force Base Militai-I Reservation for the use of the United States Army Air Forces; and WHER-,."AS, the above described land is now and has been used and occupied by the United States of Amer-ica for such air field and Air Force Base, under leases from the City of Wichita Falls. Texas; and WHEREAS,, the Chief ofStaff of the United States Air Force has deemed that a military neces5ity exists for the acquisition of said lAnd and that fee simple title thereto should be vested in the United States; and WHEREAS,, the United States of America has requested the transfer of title to said property to it and has offered to pay to the City of Wichita Falls., Texas., a nominal consideration., or a consideration of the sum of ONE and N01100 DOLLAR ($1.00); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of this City deem it advisable., proper, and for the best interests of the City to sell and convey said property for said consideration, 814 NOW,, THEREFORE., BE IT RESCLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, duly assembled in lawful and regular session in said City on this 22nd day' of May,, 1950., a quorum of said Council 'oein,--,, present and participating,, a motion having been duly made and seconded for such purpose, that the City convey to the United States of America all of its right, title and interest in said land and lands hereinbefore described., for the sum of ONE and HO/100 DOLLAR ($1.00) and for no other monetary consideration, subject, however, to the ability of the City to convey good title and possession of said land,, and further subject to the right of certain certified air carriers and private air- craft to use said field for an interim period, not to exceed four years, as is fully set out in letter dated May 15, 1950, from Gen. Emil C. Kiel to the honorable Harold Jones, Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls, copy of which said letter is attached hereto and made a part hereof, which motion was unanimously adopted by the Mayor and City Council of this City, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND ORDERED: That said motion be and is hereby adopted and that the City of Wichita Fal's., Texas, is hereby authorized to convey by an appropriate conveyance the hereinbefore described lands in fee 'to the United States of America and that the Mayor of said City be,, and is herebir authorized to make and execute all instruiraents necessary for the consummation of said transaction and execute deed or deeds conveying said property to the United States of America, pursuant to both the express a-rid implied provision's of this Resolution, and pursuant to law. That by reason of the fact that the United' States Government is in urgent need df the fee simple title to %aid land, it is deemed necessary that said conveyance be made without delay. Therefore, for the preservation of the public health, peace and safety an emergency is hereby declared to exist whereby this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. - - - - - - - - - - COPY OF LETTER Sheppard Air Force Base., Texas 15 May 1950 The honorable Harold Jones Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls., lexas Dear Sir; Should the City of Wichita Falls deed the property now known as Kell Field and Sheppard Air Force Base to the United States Air Force in its entirety and unequivocably,, certain operational problems would arise concerning utilization by commercial and private aircraft operators. In order to resolve pertinent questions thereto, the matter was referred to both the Air Training C=%and at Scott Air Force Base., Belleville,, Illinois, and the U. S. Air Force Headquarters in Washington, A statement concerning operational concepts is now possible., and this statement of policy is given after due considerat-f.on of the many points in question and of the responsibilities and obligations assumed by the military and the general public under sinilar circumstances. 1, For an interim period, not to exceed four years., the United States Air Force would agree to allow certified air carriers to operate to and from Sheppard Air Force Base. 2. For a like period of time, private aircraft, properly certified., two-wV radio equipped, and flown by licensed pilots would be allowed to base and operate from Sheppard Air Force Base. 3. Proper mainten�?.nce and servicing for private and U commercial aircraft under the above restrictions would be acceptable. - countenance any type of 4. The Air Force would not flight training by civilian operators at Sheppard Air Force Base. 815 5, In the event of a national emergency, an entirely different operational concept of Sheppard Air Force Base might allse which could necessitata a change in tenant operation and 0 possibly preclude all but the military, I am sure you are aware that the right to operate froin a military airfield by a civilian operator is agreed to in contract form with the governinent. There are, however, several Air Force Bases where joint utilization is now in operation with no undue hardship. Sincerely yours, -3IIL C. KIEL Brigadier General., U.S.A.?. Connanding Moved by Alderman Thomas that the above and foregoing Resolution No, 64 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman H. J. Brown and carried. - - - - - - - - - - The Minutes of the regular meetings held April 24., 1950., and May 15., 1950, were read and approved as read. Moved by Aldenaan Abbott that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderm-an R. J. Brown. and carried, Th�a Board of Aldermen then adjourned. 'IEAD AND APP'ROVED this theU,//- day of J, 1950. ATTEST: City Clerk VOL 528 FAGE3901 Af /Otly .�I TT-r,E 3T,,T_­ OF COUTT Tye*" I A 11 ,A /yo' 3766 A/ qn 40 0 "I 1�71,7 0-1 � . 'ALL T­zN BY TH__'SE PIESET'�7S: That I , C-11. TIDI'=L, the owner of the f ollo-viing de�,cribed tracts of land out of the Southeast portion of the Northwest Zuarter of the T. Scott Survey No. 10, Abstract 298, -Ilichita County, Texas , as follo-,�s , to-IAt :- Tract 1;- Beginning at the intersection oil the ,,,estward 'ki 0-2,ten�-3ion ---%- t1ae -Torth line of ljo2th 1_.inth ­t-rcet witl�_ t'._ - west lihe of Vermont Street, said point being 210 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the said Scott ITO L�urvey No. 10; Thence "Iest along the extension of the � rth line of North Ninth Street, 376 feet to the bank of Big '"lichita River; Thence in a southeasterly direction along the bank of said river to the South line of North Ninth Street extended; Thence I]c9st parallel with and 50 feet distant from the extended Yorth line of North Ninth Street as described above, a distance of 330 feet to the West line of Vem. ont Street ; Thence North along the 'ilest line of Veffaont Street to the place of beginning ; Tract 2;- Beginning at a point in the "lest line of Vermont StreE where the prolongation of the South line of the alley between 1,Tortl 171inth Street and North Tenth Street intersects the west line of Vermont Street, said point being 350 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northwest ("uarter of said J.P. . Scott Survey I-o. 10; Thence" dest 433 feet along the extension of the South line of the said North Ninth Street-North Tenth Street alley to the bank of thE VOL 528 PAGE391 Big 'Wichita River; Thence in a Northviester;y direction IT along the bank of the Big -Jichita River to an extension of the orth line of said North Ninth Street- North Ten Street alley; Thence East along said Northalley line extension parallel -with the South line and 20 feet distant therefrom a distance of 440 feet to the West line of Vermont Street;Thence I-3outh 20 feet along the 'Jest lir of Vermont Street to tne place of beginning and containing within these metes and bounds 0.2 acres of land more or Less, and having heretofore sold to various and sunCry people portions of the land bordering on both sides of the said t�tio tracts her(�Jnqbcove described and having reserved said tv�io tracts of land for street and alley purposes respectively , do hereby adopt the foregoing plan to be known as the C..' Tidwell subdivision and do hereby de0icate to thE use of the public the street and alley as shown thereon "Atness my hand this the day of Y�.D- 1950. J, TH-� �',TATE OF 0'IKL;,\H0I i`� Coul-T", 07 Before me the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared C .-:'�'. TID',ELL,, kno�r)n to me to be the person lAjhose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrwient end ackno�,�,ledged to me that he executed the sane for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. r,� i Gi ve n un�ler my hand and seal of office this the d a y of I I 1Y 19 5 0 ITotary Public in and for C ion Expi-res County of �jr�4 ka The 4 State of Oklahoria . /A 0 Wichita Falls 2 Texas Xeiw ri al Auditorium Building may 22x 1950 528 FAA92 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls� Texas., met in regular session on the above date at 8:00 o'clock P. M. *n the Council Room in the Memorial Auditorium BuildinSs with the follOwiRg inembers present: Harold Jones Mayor L. R. Abbott Lloyd C- Thomas ijoy Parish P.1denuen J. R. Ray Berry Brorn, a. J. Brown City Clerk J, B. Hickerson City Mana-­er Frank Wood- City Attorney 0.1 John B. Rhea Among other proceedino-51 the follovang was had: at the Plat and Dedicat� of the C. A. moved by Alderman Parish th. ai id made a part hereof, approved. Tidwell Subdivision3 attached hereto Motion seconded by Alderman Abbott and carried. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF A-,ICHITA I,, J. B. Hickerson, City Clerk of the City Of Wichita Falls, Texas, hereby certify that the 9bove and foregoing is a true and correct copy Of Excerpt from Minutes of the meeting of the City CO-Ltncil jjeld on May 22j, 1950., Minute Book No. 14, of the Citv of Wic'llitaFallsj as of record on Page 810, Texas. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas., this 24th dV of- May., A. D. 1950, C f W clrd a Falls., i y Cle City 0 Texas e-