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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
April 7, 2009
Item 1
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the
above date in the Council Chambers of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock
a.m., with the following members present.
Lanham Lyne - Mayor
Charles Elmore - Mayor Pro Tern
Glenn Barham - Councilors
Michael Smith -
Dorothy Roberts-Burns -
Rick Hatcher -
Jim Ginnings -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Miles Risley - City Attorney
Lydia Ozuna - City Clerk
Mayor Lyne called the meeting to order.
Item 2a
Minister Roger Sanford, Pastor of Community Church, Electra, gave the
invocation.
Item 2b
Mayor Lyne led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a
Mayor proclaimed the month of April 2009 as "Child Abuse Prevention
Month in Wichita Falls" and April 8, 2009 as "Go Blue Day" to show support of
Child Abuse Prevention Month. He encouraged everyone to wear blue to raise the
awareness of child abuse. Emily Streeton, Executive Director of Child Advocates
Program, accepted the proclamation and expressed appreciation to all who
supported and volunteered in the effort to prevent child abuse. Also in attendance
were the Wichita County Child Welfare Board and numerous organizations as well
as First Christian Preschoolers who entertained with several songs.
Item 3b
Mayor recognized Becky and Roger Sanford as the 2009 Patsy Baggett
Service Award Recipients. They have served as foster parents since 1976 and
have exemplified super foster parents providing the love and care to many
children. This is in recognition of their long term service to the many children they
have fostered throughout the years.
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Item 3c
Mary Ferguson, President of the Woman's Forum, presented the City with
a City of Wichita Falls flag. The Woman's Forum, which has been an integral part
of the City since 1925, has initiated this City flag fundraiser as a way to preserve
their historic landmark building. Flags are available exclusively at the Woman's
Forum and can be purchased by calling 766-3347.
Item 3d
Mayor proclaimed April 15, 2009 as "Mane Event Day in Wichita Falls" in
honor of the vision and accomplishments of the artists, sponsors, volunteers, the
Steering committee of the Mane Event, and all the members of the Leadership
Wichita Falls Class 2007, "the best class ever".
Item 3e
Mayor proclaimed April 6-12, 2009 as "National Public Health Week in
Wichita Falls" and called upon the people of Wichita Falls to observe this week by
helping our families friends, neighbors, coworkers, and leaders better understand
the importance of public health to a successful health system in light of this year's
theme - "Building a Healthy America".
Item 3f
Paul Fleming with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, presented the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Item 4
No one signed up to speak under public comments.
Item 5
Minutes of the March 17, 2009 City Council Meeting were approved as distributed.
Item 6-7c
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Ginnings that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barham and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings,
and Elmore
Nays: None
Item 6
RESOLUTION NO. 54-2009
Resolution Awarding Bid For The Purchase Of Two Solid Waste
Transfer Trailers To Travis Body & Trailer In The Amount Of
$110,860.
Items 7a-7c
Minutes of the following Boards &Commissions were received.
(a) Aviation Advisory Board, January 15, 2009
(b) Landmark Commission, February 24, 2009
(c) Park Board, February 26, 2009
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Item 8a
A public hearing was held to determine if certain buildings and/or structures to be
dangerous.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Dave Clark informed that this group of properties is primarily from the 2007 flood
and are not the ones that had more than 50%flood damage, but have reached a point where
they need attention.
Mr. Clark introduced Jason McGuire as the Second Officer in charge for the Code,
and Gilbert Villarreal, Code Enforcement Officer in training.
Public Information was having trouble with the video so Mayor Lyne closed the public
hearing temporarily until they could get the video working.
Item 9a
A public hearing was held regarding the use of American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act Funds in the amount of$1,770,192 for the purchase of four 35-
foot low-floor buses and specified transit capital resources.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. John Burrus informed that this was the second public hearing under
the American Recovery and Reinstatement Act Funds. We submitted a grant to
replace four buses and have received $1.7 million. We have to have it spent by
March 2010. It is 100% federally funded no matching funds required. He
mentioned the different equipment they will purchase with these funds and noted
that within 180 days we have to have 50% of the funds encumbered. The four
buses are replacements; the old buses will be put into reserve and those in
reserve will be sold at auction. We are looking at putting in approximately 50
shelters, as well as benches; ten locations have been identified.
Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Item 9b
RESOLUTION NO. 55-2009
Resolution To Accept American Recovery And Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) Funds Totaling $1,770,192 For The Purpose Of
Purchasing Four 35-Foot Low-Floor Buses And Specified Transit
Capital Resources.
Moved by Councilor Elmore that Resolution No. 55-2009 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 8a resumed
Public Information had the video operational and Item 8a was resumed at
this time.
Mayor reopened the Public Hearing on the hazardous structures.
The following persons requested extensions as noted on their properties.
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Item 2. 104 Front
Jose Hernandez stated that he had not done anything to the property
because he just received title to the property yesterday. He cannot do
anything now because he is going to have eye surgery and asked for an
extension.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Lori Rounsaville informed that the structure
had 35% flood damage but it can be rehabilitated.
Mayor recommended a Restoration Permit, with 60 days to obtain a permit
and 90 days for substantial completion and 120 days to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy. There was a requirement that Mr. Hernandez have the title to the
property before any permit will be issued. He was instructed to communicate with
Mr. Bobby Teague, Building Administrator, for details.
Item 6. 121 Flood
Tony Johnson was the property owner's nephew. He informed that
Lawrence K. Strickland, property owner, passed away and his spouse is ill with
Alzheimer's. The family is in the process of determining whether to remodel the
structure or demolish. Mr. Johnson requested a 90 day extension in order for the
family to determine if they can remodel the structure, if not, within 30 days they
will have it demolished.
Council agreed to 30 days extension to obtain a Restoration Permit and 90
days for substantial completion and 120 days to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Item 10. 500 Tulsa
Willie Rhodes, property owner, informed that he had stripped the floors
and walls, replaced the roof and flooring and fixtures, and put in burglar doors and
locks. He expressed concern about how the City obtained access into the
structure without notifying him. He requested an extension. Staff explained the
process.
Council agreed to 30 days extension to obtain a Restoration Permit and 90
days for substantial completion and 120 days to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Item 11. 610 Lake
Jerry Taylor, property owner's brother, said he and his brother had been in
contact with Code Enforcement and Community Development, however, one
department did not know what the other department is doing. The City
departments need to communicate with each other. They were very disappointed
in how this was handled; people get lost through the cracks. He said they became
so frustrated that they decided to donate the property to the City. He agreed that
it should be developed into a green space; nobody should be living there. That
property, Granger Park Area, has historical value; it was the first area that allowed
African-Americans to buy land to build houses. That area should be recognized
for the historical value in Wichita Falls with a plaque.
Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Item 8b
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2009
Ordinance Finding Certain Buildings And/Or Structures To Be
Dangerous; Requiring Property Owners To Demolish Said
Buildings And/Or Structures Within 30 Days Of The Date Of This
Ordinance And Declaring An Emergency.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Ordinance No. 24-2009 be
passed with extensions to the following properties as noted.
Item 2. 104 Front, Owner- Silvestre R. Villegas. Jose Hernandez
purchased this property and is required to provide title to the
property.
Extension was authorized: 60 days to obtain a Restoration Permit and 90
days to show substantial completion and 120 days to obtain a Certificate
of Occupancy.
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Item 6. 121 Flood, Owner- Lawrence K. Strickland
Extension authorized: 30 days to obtain a Restoration Permit and 90 days
to show substantial completion and 120 days to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Item 10. 500 Tulsa, Owner—Willie R. Rhodes
Extension authorized: 30 days to obtain a Restoration Permit, 90 days to
show substantial completion and 120 days to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
City Council recessed at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.
Item 10a
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2009
Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas,
Amending The Code Of Ordinances, Appendix B Zoning, At
Various Sections Under 6700 Sign Regulations: Sections 6745
General Provisions, 6750 Rules Of Construction, And 6760
Nonconforming Signs.
Moved by Councilor Barham that Ordinance No. 25-2009 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore.
Councilor Hatcher wanted to have the Rules of Construction looked at
closer and leave the original language in there for the time being.
Moved by Councilor Hatcher to amend the proposed ordinance by leaving
`6750 Rules of Construction, paragraph A', as it originally appears, for the time
being.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ginnings.
Councilor Hatcher's primary concern was that you may end up with a good
looking modern sign that is esthetically pleasing closer to the road but that sign
may need to be three to four times as far off the road and that may not be
necessary. I am sure the concern for Planning &Zoning was the line of sight. I
would like to take that out for now and pass the rest of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Dave Clark explained the reasons for the proposed change noting that
the issue Councilor Hatcher is talking about is a question of difference between
two signs. One is a sign with a message in the air and the other is a sign
message with a solid base, which are more contemporary and we are seeing
more of these. The concern is with the placement of the sign there is more of a
tendency for potential blockage for sight distance.
Additional discussion ensued regarding the signage, line of sight, and
distance from the road.
Councilor Hatcher stated that this ordinance and our restrictions on signs
should be more about public safety for vehicles that are driving if there is a corner
there and they are impeding a straight clean line of sight. That is what should
drive this more than the potential of having a business guy be told he can not put
his sign there; and that is where he needs it. In addition, down the street is a sign
that is the same but was grandfathered. So he has to put his sign further away
from the road and the existing signs are closer. The primary concern should be
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not blocking the view of motorist, safety. I am not saying that I do not want to do
this; I think it needs to be passed today but I would like to have that part looked at
a little bit more to see true square footages and applications in different areas of
town, commercially speaking, where we could have a negative impact on
somebody.
Mr. Clark stated that Planning & Zoning supported this recommendation.
They did not have quite the concern that Councilor Hatcher had.
Council discussed the setback, clear line of sight, and visual clutter issues.
Motion on the amendment failed by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilor Hatcher
Nays: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Ginnings
and Elmore
Main motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 10b
A proposed ordinance was presented amending the Code Of
Ordinances, Appendix B Zoning, at Section 5000 Supplemental Use
Regulations, by adding Section 5800 Alternative Energy Regulations, and
amending Appendix A Comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance, at Section
6.10 Lots And Setbacks.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that proposed ordinance be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher.
Mr. Dave Clark suggested the following amendments:
1) Change "ground" to "base"; and
2) Add the following sentence to Section 5815 (4) "...or as restricted by
the latest Sheppard Air Force Base Air Installation Compatible Use Zone
Study (ACUIZ) and Section 3465 of this Code."
Mr. Clark stated that this would clarify height.
Councilor Ginnings suggested a minimum ground clearance for the
blades; ten foot minimum. Mr. Clark said they could write that in.
Mayor suggested that Legal be allowed to create the proper language to
make sure it complies with all the other sections.
Councilor Hatcher suggested a sort of neighborhood adjoining property
notification like we do in other ordinances.
Mayor suggested that all these issues be looked into and that this be
tabled and be brought back with proposed changes as well as photographs of
what these would look like in a neighborhood.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns to table the proposed ordinance.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barham and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
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Mr. Clark stated that they would bring it back with proposed
recommendations and photographs.
Item 11 a
RESOLUTION NO. 56-2009
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Grant Funds
to The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
In The Amount Of $292,833.00 With Co-Applicant, Wichita County,
Texas.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 56-2009 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 11 b
RESOLUTION NO. 57-2009
Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For Federal
Government Funds Under The COPS Hiring Recovery Program
(CHRP) To Hire Four New Police Officers For Community Policing
Purposes.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 57-2009 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
City Council recessed at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened at 11:20 a.m.
Item 11 c
RESOLUTION NO. 58-2009
Resolution Awarding Bid And Contract For The 2009 Street
Rehabilitation Project (CWF09-100-06)
Moved by Councilor Elmore that Resolution No. 58-2009 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
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Item 11d
RESOLUTION NO. 59-2009
Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Inspection Services From
Pressure Pipe Inspection Company For The Leak Detection And
Video Inspection Of Segments Of Critical Pipeline Within The City
In The Amount Of $119,000.00.
Moved by Councilor Hatcher that Resolution No. 59-2009 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 11 e
RESOLUTION NO. 60-2009
Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The 2009 South Lake
Park Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (CWF09-550-17).
Moved by Councilor Hatcher that Resolution No. 60-2009 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barham and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 11 f
RESOLUTION NO. 61-2009
Resolution to approve Change Order No. 4 For The Cypress Water
Treatment Plant Site Civil And Communication Improvements
Project (CWF07-544-13).
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 61-2009 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Barham and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 12a
There were no staff reports.
Item 12b
Councilor Roberts-Burns thanked the Council, staff, and citizens for their
support while she was out ill.
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Councilor Elmore mentioned the acquisition of rolling stock for the
Railroad Museum. Lynn Walker wrote several articles in regard to this. I would
hope that we could get on board with this project and would like to see at our next
council meeting or before to acquire this rolling stock that is being given to us.
We are faced with a deadline and it is now, and I would really like to see us
acquire that.
City Manager commented that we are not in the museum business per say
we rely on the Museum of North Texas History and we have a Railroad Museum,
so as soon as staff found out about that availability we were in contact with the
Museum folks. My understanding is that they are looking at it very closely and
there is some support to pursue that. But for Council to buy something and not
have a museum to put it in with the support from the Museum seems backward to
me. He mentioned the Curtis Jenny Airplane, a man came before Council and he
had support from the museums and we had a place to put it and who was going to
pay for that and all things were lined up. Then it was appropriate to secure the
funding which I think that is what you are talking about, possibly 4B Board to grant
funding for that equipment. That is how I see the process. He is encouraged that
there are folks in the Museums that are looking at that very closely.
Councilor Elmore said he wanted to make sure we can acquire this; do
now want to lose it.
Councilor Barham asked Chief Bachman to patrol the Big Bend area for
speedsters where they had put a speed trailer. Seems when the trailer is
removed, the speeding resumes. Chief Bachman said they will look into that.
Councilor Barham expressed his condolences to the Curtis Harrelson
Family and the Phil Bolin Family in their time of grief.
Councilor Hatcher welcomed Councilor Roberts-Burns back.
Councilor Hatcher reminded that Friday April 10 is the 30t" anniversary of
the 1979 tornado. He mentioned that the Museum of North Texas History has a
Terrible Tuesday display, and the Museum at MSU might have a similar display.
Councilor Hatcher informed that this Thursday is the last day to register to
vote. City Clerk informed on this and provided other voter registration information.
Councilor Hatcher mentioned that Youth Leadership will have a mock
council meeting this Thursday.
Councilor Hatcher commended Mr. John Burrus and the different
departments who have taken a part in saving our fuel economy and fuel
efficiencies. He would like to see the Wichita Falls Independent School District
doing this.
Councilor Hatcher wished everyone a Happy Easter. He invited anyone
who did not have a place to worship to come and visit him at Wesley United
Methodist Church.
Councilor Ginnings commented that there is a lot of publicity and
instruction by the Police Department on car burglaries and multi-housing and we
see crime statistics that show a drop where these programs have been
implemented. We are being proactive; specifically in the multi-housing area
statistics look good. We have had kind of a rash lately but comparisons still look
good. He congratulated the Police Department and expressed appreciation to
them for those efforts on behalf of public safety.
Councilor Ginnings informed that Chief Foster is going to undertake to do
a risk assessment on the operating grain elevators here. That is very timely and
maybe they can come back with some safety features if they do not exist. He
thanked him for that.
Councilor Smith stated that the Zephyr Locomotive has been discussed by
the Museum of North Texas History and the Railroad Museum and there will be a
meeting Thursday of the Museum Consortium and that will be an item of
discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Hopefully that will be a
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successful venture. He informed that discussions regarding that locomotive are
taking place.
Councilor Smith referred to the late night and early morning activities
situation in the downtown area and stated that he would like to see that come to
the Council at some point. Maybe we can help those property owners and
residents in the downtown area. He is aware that the Mayor and property owners
have been working on that.
Councilor Smith mentioned the Downtown Area Business Improvement
District concept and said he would like to see a committee of the Council meet
with staff and downtown representatives to see what we can do on the City's part
to help move that along. Fort Worth had a Business Improvement District that
was the backbone of their success.
Councilor Smith asked for a report on the compost give-away. Public
Works Director reported that it went very well; we had 360 participants and we
gave away 900 tons of compost. We turned away about 20 people that did not
have the green carts.
Councilor Smith informed that the Curtis Jenny— P51 Air Show was
rescheduled to be held May 2. That is going to be a great event and will be held
at Kickapoo Air Park.
Councilor Smith informed that John Burrus and his staff are looking at the
possible sight for a transit center and that is in downtown. John came up with a
great idea If we are able to fund ad build a Transit Center of Bus System that
would include tri-state and interstate and other regional buses. we could make the
outside look like the old train depot that we lost some time ago. That is a neat
idea and he reminded him to keep that upper most in his mind. That would be a
tremendous reminder of what Wichita Falls downtown was like.
Councilor Smith mentioned that one of his pet peeves is street lights that
are out and stop signs that are askew. He suggested that since we have over
1000 employees that department heads remind their staff to report street lights
that are out or any other situation that needs the City's attention. This needs to
be turned in to the appropriate department. It would make our organization run
more efficiently and be more effective. This applies to citizens as well to report
street lights that are out and stop signs that are turned the wrong way.
Mayor Lyne referred to the downtown situation and stated that we have
been including more people but we can and do need to include more people. We
need more people to visit with the downtown business owners to encourage them.
Our Downtown, Inc. group and Community Development group are doing a good
job. We just need to bring some of the property owners along. Their biggest
concern is that they want to make sure that the City is behind it and that we are
going to do our part. We have committed to that.
Mayor Lyne informed that April 14, the City is going to open the new Fire
Station #8 on Southwest Parkway and on April 16 we will have an open house for
the public from 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. He invited everyone to come out and visit
with them and see how technology has changed, and see why our firefighters are
some of the best.
City Council adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this aday of 2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ydia Ozuna
City Clerk
NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Wichita
Falls, Texas, To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of The Memorial
Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, On Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Beginning At
8:30 A.M.
City Council: Mayor Lanham Lyne, Councilors Glenn Barham, Michael
Smith, Dorothy Roberts-Burns, Rick Hatcher, Jim
Ginnings, and Charles Elmore.
1 . Call To Order
2. (a) Invocation: Minister Roger Sanford, Pastor
Community Church, Electra
(b) Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Presentations
(a) Proclamation — Child Abuse Prevention Month - Wichita County
Child Welfare Board & First Christian Preschoolers
(b) Proclamation — 2009 Patsy Baggett Service Award Recipients —
Becky & Roger Sanford
(c) Presentation — City Flag — Women's Forum
(d) Proclamation — Mane Event Day — Leadership Wichita Falls \
(e) Proclamation — Public Health Week — Health Department
(f) Presentation - Presentation Of Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report - Edgin, Parkman, Fleming, & Fleming, PC
4. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council
Concerning Items That Are Not On The City Council Agenda. People
Wishing To Address The Council Should Sign Up Prior To The
Meeting Commencing. A Five Minute Time Frame Will Be Adhered
To For Those Addressing Their Concerns.
5. Approval Of Minutes Of March 17, 2009 Regular Meeting Of The
Mayor And City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution Authorizing Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Two Solid
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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Waste Transfer Trailers To Travis Body & Trailer In The Amount Of
$110,860 (Council Bill # 80)
7. Receive Minutes
(a) Aviation Advisory Board, January 15, 2009
(b) Landmark Commission, February 24, 2009
(c) Park Board, February 26, 2009
REGULAR AGENDA
8. (a) Public Hearing To Determine If Certain Buildings And/Or
Structures To Be Dangerous
(b) Ordinance Finding Certain Buildings And/Or Structures To Be
Dangerous; Requiring Property Owners To Demolish Said
Buildings And/Or Structures Within 30 Days Of The Date Of
This Ordinance And Declaring An Emergency (Council Bill #81)
9. (a) Public Hearing Regarding The Use Of American Recovery And
Reinvestment Act Funds In The Amount Of $1,770,192 For The
Purchase Of Four 35-Foot Low-Floor Buses And The
Acquisition of Specified Transit Capital Resources
(b) Resolution To Accept American Recovery And Reinvestment
Act Funds Totaling $1 ,770,192 For The Purpose Of Purchasing
Four 35-Foot Low-Floor Buses And Specified Transit Capital
Resources. (Council Bill # 82)
10. Ordinances
(a) Ordinance Amending The City Code, Appendix B Zoning, At
Various Sections Under 6700 Sign Regulations: Sections 6745
General Provisions, 6750 Rules Of Construction, And 6760
Nonconforming Signs (Council Bill # 83)
(b) Ordinance Amending The City Code, Appendix B Zoning, At
Section 5000 Supplemental Use Regulations, By Adding
Section 5800 Alternative Energy Regulations, And Amending
Appendix A Comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance, At Section
6.10 Lots And Setbacks (Council Bill # 84)
11 . Resolutions
(a) Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Grant
Funds to The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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Program In The Amount Of $292,833.00 With Co-Applicant,
Wichita County, Texas (Council Bill # 85)
(b) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For Federal
Government Funds Under The COPS Hiring Recovery Program
(CHRP) To Hire Four New Police Officers For Community
Policing Purposes (Council Bill # 86)
(c) Resolution Awarding Bid And Contract For The 2009 Street
Rehabilitation Project (Council Bill # 87)
(d) Contract With Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) To
Perform The Inspection Of Several Sections Of Concrete Steel
Cylinder Pipeline Within The City, At A Cost Of $119,000
(Council Bill # 88)
(e) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The 2009 South
Lake Park Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (Council
Bill # 89)
(f) Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Cypress
Water Treatment Plant Site Civil and Communication
Improvements Project (Council Bill # 90)
12. Other Council Matters
(a) Staff Council Discussion
(b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
13. Adjourn
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Every item on this agenda shall be considered a public hearing. Regardless of the agenda heading under which any item is listed,
any word or phrase of any item listed on this agenda shall be considered a subject for consideration for purposes of the Texas Open
Meetings Act and other relevant law, and City Council may deliberate and vote upon any such subject and resolutions related
thereto.Resolutions,ordinances,and other actions concerning any word, phrase,or other subject may be voted upon, regardless of
any language of limitation found in this agenda or any document referring to such action. Any penal ordinance, development
regulation or charter provision of the City of Wichita Falls or item which is funded by the current or next proposed City of Wichita
Falls budget, including,without limitation, any street,water pipe, sewer,drainage structure, department, employee, contract or real
property interest of the City of Wichita Falls, may be discussed and deliberated, and the subject is hereby defined as such without
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further notice. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas law regardless of whether
any item is listed under "Executive Sessions" of this agenda, regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council.
Executive sessions described generally hereunder may include consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any
subject specified in the executive session notice. Executive sessions described generally hereunder are closed meetings, may
include consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject specified in the executive session notice,and may
include items under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071,551.072,551.073,551.074,551.076,551.084,and/or 551.087.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board
at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of
2009 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk