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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
June 3, 2008
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
Councilors
Glenn Barham -
Michael Smith -
Dorothy Roberts-Burns -
Rick Hatcher -
Jim Ginnings -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Bill Sullivan - City Attorney
Lydia Ozuna - City Clerk
Mayor called the meeting to order.
Item 2a
Susan A. Lanford, M. Div. Director, Pastoral Care, URHCS, gave the invocation.
Item 2b
Councilor Barham led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a
Mrs. Robbie Orozco, Municipal Court Deputy Court Clerk, was recognized as Employee of
the Month for June, 2008. Mayor presented Mrs. Orozco with a plaque, a check, and restaurant
certificates. In addition to her regular duties, Mrs. Orozco also serves as interpreter for Municipal
Court.
Item 3b
Mr. Tom Merritt, representing the Wichita Falls League of Women Voters, gave a
presentation on their study on ethics in local government. The Study Committee consisted of Larry
and Irene Lambert, Dolores Pratt, Penny Miller, and Tom Merritt. A copy of their study is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
The Wichita Falls League of Women Voters suggests that the Code of Ethics from the City
of Corpus Christi be used as a model to develop and implement a City of Wichita Falls Ethics Code.
Mayor expressed appreciation to the League of Women Voters for doing this work and their
continued diligence in informing people of what is happening in our community. We will take another
look at it after our budget process.
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Item 4
Phillip Aragon, 1626 Britain, representing concerned citizens on Avenue H and 1600 block of
Britain Street, addressed two issues. First, this area has residences with many children and this
street is being used by adults as a drag strip. As a solution, they suggest that the City put in signs
depicting "SLOW, Children at Play".
Mayor said that we will get with our Traffic Transportation Department and see about some
other solutions. Mr. Aragon informed that they have started a Neighborhood Watch with the
assistance of an officer.
The second concern is illegal dumping in the alley by defiant persons who do not live in that
neighborhood. The residents suggest putting addresses on each dumpster as well as locks on each
dumpster. They have already appointed neighbors to do this, if the Council agrees.
City Manager stated that staff will look into the lock situation, but we have done that before
and the dumpsters have not been unlocked and we have had to make another trip, but we will look
into that.
Councilor Smith referred to the speeding and asked if it was speeding or drag racing. Mr.
Aragon said he did not know he just knows that they floor the gas pedal.
Councilor Elmore asked if this was a formal Neighborhood Watch Program. Mr. Aragon
replied that they were in the process of doing that; but need the City's help.
Councilor Elmore commented that there are City vacant lots out there. Mr. Aragon said that
City Staff has come and talked to them about these lots and are trying to make a park out of it.
Councilor Elmore said he would like to see some small parks in that area.
Mr. Aragon said they would give Council notice of their next meeting for those who can
attend.
Ray Ramirez, 2319 Vernon, requested additional time to fix his property. Councilor Elmore
stated that the had looked at that property. In February we gave him some time and it does have a
new roof. There is a contractor that will do the work if we give him an additional 60 days.
Mayor stated that we will get with him and Code Staff. At this point we cannot take any
action since it is not on the agenda. We will take a look at it. City Manager said that Staff can check
into this and put it on the next agenda if we need to.
Item 5a
The May 13, 2008 minutes of the Special City Council Meeting were approved as
distributed.
Item 5b
The May 20, 2008 minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting were approved as
distributed.
Items 6-7(b)
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore 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 6
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2008
RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID TO CDWG IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,355.30
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A STORAGE AREA NETWORK SERVER; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Items 7a-7b
Minutes of the following boards were received.
(a) 4B Sales Tax Corporation, November 14, 2007
(b) Park Board, April 24, 2008
Item 8 a
A proposed ordinance was presented amending Ordinance No. 25-2008 by allowing
extra time to rehabilitate 902 Austin, 904 Austin, 1304 -15th Street and 1316 - 35th Street.
Moved by Councilor Barham that proposed ordinance be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore.
Mr. Dave Clark informed that staff had been out to look at this property and there
has not been any activity to the property. Mr. Bobby Teague added that nothing has
been done to 1304 Fifth Street. Mr. Robert Auld requested another 30 days in order to
take care of the ownership situation, nothing has happened. Mr. Teague informed that
no contact has been made with the other two.
Mr. Robert Auld informed that he is still in the process of selling the property.
Nothing has been done on it. We have not set a date to close on the property. The
interested party is going to tear it down and build on the land. They own the lot next
door.
Councilor Ginnings asked what the problem was in setting a closing date. Mr.
Auld replied that once the interested party told him they did not have a place to close;
they were supposed to let him know something today.
Councilor Ginnings asked if this was denied what would be the earliest time the
City would demolish. Mr. Clark replied that it would be about a month to begin
demolition; bids will be back June 14 which will be prior to your next Council meeting.
Council consensus was to leave things as they are, leave on demolition list, to
see if Mr. Auld is able to close before the demolition contract is awarded. Mr. Auld was
instructed to remain in contact with Mr. Bobby Teague and that the interested party
attend the next Council meeting to inform Council what they intend to do with the
property, even if they close on it.
Motion failed by the following vote.
Ayes: None
Nays: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings,
and Elmore
Item 8b
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2008
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX B ZONING,
SECTION 4600 SCREENING REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 4615
EXCEPTIONS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Item 8b continued
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Ordinance No. 32-2008 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 9a
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute amended
agreements with Archer County Mud #1, Dean Dale Water Supply Corporation, Friberg Cooper
Water Supply Corporation, Red River Authority, Wichita County Water Improvement District#2,
and the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
Moved by Councilor Hatcher that proposed resolution be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ginnings.
Mr. Dave Clark stated that the City of Scotland needed to be added to this list.
Mr. Clark explained that this is an unfunded State mandate under House Bill
1656 that the City be responsible for the inspection and certification of backflow
prevention devices for irrigation systems and other risk elements. This requirement now
includes not only the area within the City boundaries but also the area included in the
City's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
Mr. Clark added that this will be an expense to the City and it will be necessary to
hire a plumbing inspector to accomplish this task and propose a new permit and fee to
cover the costs. That fee will also need to cover the cost of a new vehicle, related
operations, and extensive travel in the ETJ. It is going to be a transition to figure out
how to do this out in the ETJ.
Mr. Clark also noted that this is going to cause a reaction from those residents
because they have not had service from the City of Wichita Falls. Any calls received
from them in regard to this will be referred to our State Elected Officials because it is an
unfunded mandate. Mr. Clark stated that they do not know the number of customers
they are dealing with, and will try to do this with existing staff then will see if there is a
need for a permanent position once they know the number of customers. Their intent is
to recoup the entire cost for this process. He detailed the issues and concerns involved.
Mr. Clark stated that the intent is to pass the cost to the individual customer and
this is going to be very difficult. Councilor Barham felt the cost should go to the
individual customer; not the governmental entities involved; it is not fair to penalize the
entire group for the actions of one or two people.
Councilor Ginnings was in favor of taking a more rational approach to this. We
cannot control what these people do. He did not think it was practical and thought we
should not undertake to do this and if we have to get an injunction we should seek that
relief. He did not think it was a proper imposition of authority on us.
City Attorney stated that it is very clear a State law is mandating us to do this. If
Council wants to seek legal relief from that, we are taking on the State of Texas. This is
a new law and there has to be some give and take as cities try to implement this as to
what is practical in order to do this. His advice to Council would be if they want to
challenge that State law lets be in compliance when we do so. He recommended
Council pass this ordinance.
Councilor Ginnings commented that we generally accommodate and accept; and
suggested amending the regulations so that the customer system is our system. City
Attorney stated that it is their regulations and we would have to do that through the
legislature.
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Item 9a continued
Councilor Ginnings stated that we need to develop a plan to remove us from that
position; it is not a good position where we are the overarching authority over all these
systems. He would like staff to come back with a proactive plan that we can tolerate.
Councilor Ginnings offered a substitute motion to send this back and ask our
Community Development staff to bring us a compliance plan that does not just accept
this but directs us in a way to amend some of these things and start some interaction
with the regulatory authorities that would help us.
Mayor said that he did not know that as a City Council we can amend State law;
but we can be proactive both from a judicial and legislative standpoint. This is one of
those things that was done thinking of those urban areas and not rural. Although we are
a very urban city we live in a rural area where we provide many things. I think there are
some things we can do. I would like to know how our representatives voted on this issue.
City Manager stated that the State law is pretty clear and we do not have wiggle
room so we will have to inspect back flow. He agreed that having a master backflow
device at the point that it enters the water districts distribution system will not work
because we miss those customers down the line, which can contaminate from that point.
We need to work with the legislature and Texas Municipal League to get this bad law
changed. When cities start implementing this and passing those fees on to those
customers, at $750, to inspect I think the phones of our legislature will start to ring and
that is more than we can do here to convince legislators to amend that bill. Mayor
commented that he would take a proactive judicial approach as well.
In dealing with collections, Councilor Ginnings felt we would have a better
chance to collect from our water customer than all these individuals. He did not want to
enable our staff to charge the customers of the various water authorities. He wanted it
understood that the approach we are going to take is to charge the water authorities and
cities. At least this way we are putting a barrier between us and some liabilities.
Councilor Ginnings stated that there was not a method of remuneration in this
document and felt it should be tabled until that information was provided.
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that proposed resolution be tabled.
Motion to table seconded by Councilor Barham.
Motion to table carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
Nays: None
City Council recessed at 9:45 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.
Item 9b
RESOLUTION NO. 79-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH CORNERSTONE ENGINEERING FOR THE
COMPLETION OF RESEARCH AND A SURVEY OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY
OWNERSHIP AT LAKE WICHITA; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Glenn Barham that Resolution No. 79-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Michael Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
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Item 9b continued
Nays: None
Item 9c
RESOLUTION NO. 80-2008
RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL BILL #184 DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE TWENTY (20)
INCH BRINE DISCHARGE LINE AS PER REGULATIONS DETERMINED BY
THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REQUIRED FOR
THE CYPRESS WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Charles Elmore that Resolution No. 80-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Glenn Barham.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9d
RESOLUTION NO. 81-2008
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE TAXIWAY "A"
LIGHTING PROJECT AT KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN AIRPORT; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Dorothy Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 81-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Rick Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9e
RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2008
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE A-4 CONNECTOR
CONSTRUCTION AT KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN AIRPORT; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Glenn Barham that Resolution No. 82-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Rick Hatcher 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 9f
RESOLUTION NO. 83-2008
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF AIRFIELD SECURITY FENCING AT KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN AIRPORT;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED
BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Glenn Barham that Resolution No. 83-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Charles Elmore and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9g
RESOLUTION NO. 84-2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH URS CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION QUALITY
ASSURANCE TESTING AND RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
(RPR) SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE A-4 CONNECTOR, TAXIWAY
"A" LIGHTING AND SECURITY FENCING PROJECTS AT KICKAPOO
DOWNTOWN AIRPORT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING
AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Dorothy Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 84-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Michael Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9h
RESOLUTION NO. 85-2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR
$500,000 IN SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Rick Hatcher that Resolution No. 85-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Michael 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 9i
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2007-2008 BUDGET OF THE
4B SALES TAX BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE SKATE PARK
PARKING LOT AND FOR RIVER BEND NATURE WORKS; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Glenn Barham that Resolution No. 86-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Rick Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ginnings, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 90
City Manager removed this item from the agenda. Item was regarding the adoption of
the City's portion of the Nortex Regional Mitigation Action Plan. City Manager informed that
FEMA has not approved this yet and it was placed on the agenda in hopes that it would be
approved by FEMA. When they do approve it we will bring it back to Council.
Item 10a
Mr. Davis Powell, City Engineer, informed that the Transfer Station will be closed to the
general public Friday June 13 for two weeks to replace the road from the main building to the
scales. The Landfill on Wiley Road will be open as an option. The Transfer Station will be
reopened June 29.
Item 10b
Councilor Smith mentioned the news about the change in aircraft at Municipal Airport.
and encouraged Mr. John Burrus to keep after them.
Councilor Smith said that graffiti is a problem in any urban area and we are seeing an
increase in graffiti in Wichita Falls. He asked Staff to respond to Council about a graffiti
ordinance providing information as to what we have on the books and what we can do to make
sure we are doing something to stop this problem. Graffiti is just as bad as littering.
Councilor Smith mentioned the train blockage on 7th Street and the noise of the trains
commenting that more people are living downtown and the trains are keeping them awake. It is
a problem and maybe there is a way to mitigate that; it is a life quality issue. We do not want to
drive people away from downtown. We want to look at those things that keep people from
being downtown.
Councilor Smith asked that as we purchase equipment and different forms of energy,
we keep at the back of our minds what is more economical and what is best for our
environment in the production of energy. I do not know if we have coops here or not but asked
staff to keep that in the back of our minds to get the best for our City and our citizens and our
environment.
Councilor Ginnings asked if the City maintains the vegetation on the medians on
Southwest Parkway and if we put them in at our expense. Mr. Davis Powell replied in the
affirmative. Councilor Ginnings asked if TXDOT would not be interested in any beautification at
all. Mr. Powell stated that TXDOT has not been opposed to beautification of medians; their
concern is the safety of the traffic.
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Item 10b continued
City Manager informed that TXDOT did contribute to the entry way from the south on
US 287 and that was a partnership, however, these were not medians. There have been other
partnerships and it does not hurt to ask them, although they may say no because of their
funding situation.
Councilor Hatcher referred to the $500,000 grant for the Airport and suggested using
the money for marketing the Airport to attempt to increase the planes landing here and that
would encourage people to come here and possibly give us a second airline and we would not
have to pay them to come here.
Councilor Hatcher commented that he used to live downtown when he was in college
and after six months of living there the train noise became a soothing sound. You get used to
it. I do not want to lessen that for those that are having that problem, but he was serious.
Councilor Hatcher asked if they were going to have to reverse the truck flow where they
are placing the bridge by the Transfer Station. Mr. Powell replied that the flow of traffic will be
reversed to enter from the east and exit from the west when the project is completed.
Councilor Hatcher commended Mr. Bob Sullivan and his staff for all the great events at
MPEC. What financial arrangement do we have with the WFISD on use of the Coliseum, like
for graduation commencement exercises?Are we being compensated for air conditioning,
electrical, clean up, etc. Mr. Sullivan informed that we do a lease agreement and they pay a
rent for the facilities they use and that covers our cost.
Councilor Hatcher referred to the water backflow inspections and stated that he did not
think the law specifies that we are responsible for inspecting, and he suggested that we pass
that on to our water customer in our agreement with them. I think we should explore that. The
end user is going to pay something and it might be better if they paid a little less and passed
that on.
Councilor Barham went out to the landfill and was very impressed with how clean it was
on the approach, and once you get to the landfill staff was very helpful throughout the entire
process. He complimented Public Works on that facility and for doing a great job out there.
Councilor Barham thanked Public Works for promptly taking care of the speed bump at
Oak Street and the railroad tracks.
Councilor Barham asked if we had received the license plates scanning equipment and
if it was in operation? Chief Bachman replied said it had been received but had to go back and
forth with the vendor; they have updated the reader since. The equipment has been installed in
the vehicles at this point.
Councilor Barham mentioned the Riverbend Nature Center and stated that the public
funding on that was 17% or 18% for the entire project. The majority of the funding came from
private funds and he thinks that is just great that our citizens think enough of that project to
provide private funds.
Councilor Barham encouraged staff and 4B to remember that when 4B was established
in 1997 it called for the establishment of police and fire training facilities. We need to
remember that the firing range was probably a part of that. We are ten years from that election
and we are only at 30% completion and he encouraged staff and 4B Board to help us with that
if they can.
Councilor Elmore said he was delighted with the River Bend Center and the work they
are doing.
Councilor Elmore congratulated City Manager for his son's recognition on his ACT
score, but more to the point, his wife because it is the mother who usually pushes the student.
Councilor Elmore asked if the bathrooms were not in the original design of the Skate
Park Project. City Manager replied that they were not.
Councilor Elmore would like to see the $250,000 excess funds from the Southern Hills
Gymnasium Project used to invest in park property and development He added that he would
like to see the Plum Creek Retention facility developed as a park and would like for the City to
acquire inexpensive land on the periphery of the City with the prospect of converting it to parks
in the future.
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Item 10b continued
City Manager informed that our original intent was to use that $250,000 in proceeds
from Southern Hills to be put back into the Athletic Gymnasium project. We have built one gym
but we need to see how much it will cost for the second gym at Jefferson. Even with our
projections, we may not need to use the entire $250,000. The $250,000 will go back into
General Fund and Council will determine how they will use that money. You may want to wait
to see what is being requested in the budget in July before we spend the $250,000.
Councilor Elmore commented that we have not bought any park land in the last
umpteen years; we have only lost acreage in park land and I want to reverse that. He would
like for us to acquire more property for parks.
Councilor Elmore mentioned utilization of old tires for use in sidewalks, and other
facilities, and asked if we can recycle the shredded rubber. City Manager will have staff look
into that and will respond to Council.
Councilor Roberts-Burns asked that staff look at a tree that needs treatment in Harold
Jones Park.
Councilor Roberts-Burns stated that we need to get a handle on the grass clippings in
the street, and asked that this be looked into.
Councilor Roberts-Burns mentioned the need for more businesses in District 2 and
asked for help in that area.
Mayor followed up on Councilor Elmore's question from last Council meeting regarding
the signage from the Airport to 1-44 and downtown. City Manager and Mr. John Burrus
informed that they are working on that.
Mayor referred to the question on graffiti and informed that Chief Bachman and his folks
are contacting different people and working on several different programs and staying on top of
that situation. We were complimented for not ignoring that problem. Chief Bachman said that
he would provide some information to Council on what we can do here and what other cities
are doing.
Councilor Elmore suggested that the judiciary use one of the fines to be to clean up
graffiti.
Mayor needs to meet with Councilor Elmore, Chief Bachman and John Burrus after the
meeting.
Mayor wished the City Manager and his wife a safe and good trip to Hawaii.
Mayor thanked Mr. Benoit for all the work at the Golf Course, as well as Tommy Isbel.
It is the best course we will see in North Texas within a 100 mile radius. We want to get it right.
Item 11
City Council adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ` day of 2008.
MA R
ATTEST:
Lydia 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, June 3, 2008 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: Susan A. Lanford, M. Div.
Director, Pastoral Care, URHCS
(b) Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Presentations
(a) Employee Of The Month — Robbie Orozco, Municipal Court
(b) Position On Ethics In Local City Government — League Of
Women Voters
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. (a) Approval Of Minutes Of May 13, 2008 Special Meeting Of The
Mayor And City Council
(b) Approval Of Minutes Of May 20, 2008 Regular Meeting Of The
Mayor And City Council
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution Awarding A Bid To CDWG In The Amount Of $88,355.30
For The Purchase Of A Storage Area Network Server (Council Bill
#113)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Page 2
7. Receive Minutes
(a) 4B Sales Tax Corporation, November 14, 2007
(b) Park Board, April 24, 2008
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Ordinances
(a) Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 25-2008 Declaring Certain
Structures As Dangerous By Allowing Extra Time To
Rehabilitate 902 Austin, 904 Austin, 1304 15t" Street and 1316
35th Street (Council Bill #114)
(b) Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls,
Texas, Amending The Code Of Ordinances, Appendix B
Zoning, Section 4600 Screening Regulations, Subsection 4615
Exceptions (Council Bill #115)
9. Resolutions
(a) Resolution To Authorize The City Manager To Execute
Amended Agreements With Archer County MUD #1; Dean Dale
Water Supply Corporation; Friberg Cooper Water Supply
Corporation; Red River Authority, Wichita County Water
Improvement District #2; And The Wichita Valley Water Supply
Corporation (Council Bill #116)
(b) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An
Agreement With Cornerstone Engineering For The Completion
Of Research And A Survey Of The City's Property Ownership
At Lake Wichita (Council Bill #117)
(c) Resolution Amending City Council Bill #184 Determining The
Necessity For Acquisition of Property For The Twenty (20) Inch
Brine Discharge Line As Per Regulations Determined By The
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Required For
The Cypress Water Treatment Plant Operations and
Authorizing Purchase Or Condemnation (Council Bill #118)
(d) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Taxiway "A"
Lighting Project At Kickapoo Downtown Airport (Council Bill
#119)
(e) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The A-4 Connector
Construction At Kickapoo Downtown Airport (Council Bill #120)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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(f) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Installation Of
Airfield Security Fencing At Kickapoo Downtown Airport
(Council Bill #121)
(g) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An
Agreement With URS Corporation For Construction Quality
Assurance Testing And Resident Project Representative (RPR)
Services In Conjunction With The A-4 Connector, Taxiway "A"
Lighting And Security Fencing Projects At Kickapoo Downtown
Airport (Council Bill #122)
(h) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For
$500,000 In Small Community Air Service Development Grants
From The Department Of Transportation (Council Bill #123)
(i) Resolution Approving Amendments To The 2007-2008 Budget
Of The 4B Sales Tax Board For Additional Funding For The
Skate Park Parking Lot And For River Bend Nature Works
(Council Bill #124)
10. Other Council Matters
(a) Staff Council Discussion
(b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
11 . Adjourn
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the
handicapped parking spaces and ramp located off the east parking lot on the
Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters, deaf interpreters, Braille
copies or any other special needs will be provided to any person requesting a
special service with at least 24 hours notice. Please call the City Clerk's Office at
761-7409. Wireless Listening System devices are available at the City Manager's
reception area or you may call 761-7404 for inquiries.
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
, 2008 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
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, June 3, 2008 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.
ADDENDUM TO REGULAR AGENDA
9. (j) Resolution Adopting The City Of Wichita Falls Portion Of The
Nortex Regional Mitigation Action Plan (Council Bill #125)
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the
handicapped parking spaces and ramp located off the east parking lot on the
Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters, deaf interpreters, Braille
copies or any other special needs will be provided to any person requesting a
special service with at least 24 hours notice. Please call the City Clerk's Office at
761-7409. Wireless Listening System devices are available at the City Manager's
reception area or you may call 761-7404 for inquiries.
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
, 2008 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk