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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
March 4, 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
Ray Gonzalez - Mayor Pro Tern
Councilors
Glenn Barham -
Michael Smith -
Dorothy Roberts-Burns -
Rick Hatcher -
Charles Elmore -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Bill Sullivan - City Attorney
Lydia Ozuna - City Clerk
Mayor called the meeting to order.
Item 2a
Chaplain Colonel Richard Munsell, Sheppard Air Force Base, gave the invocation.
Item 2b
Councilor Gonzalez led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3
Lieutenant Bryce Blair, Fire Department, was recognized as Employee of the Month for
March 2008. Mayor presented Lt. Blair with a plaque, a check, and restaurant certificates.
Item 4
Lewis M. Croom, 4600 Taft #453, left a copy of Fort Worth's Code Blue Citizens on Patrol
guide, and asked the Council to consider this for the City of Wichita Falls Police Department and
command departments.
Dave Zentgraf, 4664 Siena Madre, asked that Council consider providing specific parking at
the MPEC for limousines. He also requested that Council consider naming a street or boulevard
after Eddie Hill and his wife. It would be an honor to do this for the Hills.
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Item 5
The February 19, 2008 minutes were approved as distributed.
Item 6
City Manager gave a briefing on the item listed under the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Gonzalez requested that Item 6b be moved to the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Barham that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception
of Item 6b.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO. 28-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAIVER FOR A CITY
EMPLOYEE QUALIFYING FOR VARIOUS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Item 6c
RESOLUTION NO. 30-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) %-TON PICKUPS;
ONE (1) %-TON CAB & CHASSIS AND ONE (1) %-TON CARGO VAN FROM
GRAND PRAIRIE FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,733.00. FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Item 6b
RESOLUTION NO. 29-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 4-DOOR SEDANS
FROM GRAND PRAIRIE FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,333.00. FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION
WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Gonzalez that Resolution No. 29 -2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Councilor Gonzalez asked for more information regarding the Fusion automobile.
He felt they were rather small; and asked why we were going to the Fusion instead of
the Taurus. He thought we were looking at medium size cars. Mr. John Burrus explained
that the Ford Taurus used to be the car but it was discontinued and the new one was
labeled the Ford-400 which was an upgrade. Last year we purchased Malibu's and they
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held up pretty well. Over the last 20-25 years all card have gotten smaller with the
exception of the Ford Crown Victoria. Our approved equals for this package were the
Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu and the Chrysler Sebring. We had worked with the Police
Department and their administration and management were there and they were familiar
with the three we proposed and we did get a bid on the Taurus but it was quite a bit
bigger than the Ford Taurus we had purchased in the past. It is a six cylinder.
Councilor Gonzalez concern was that the Fusion might be too small for the
additional equipment such as the Mobile Data Terminals. Mr. Burrus informed that these
vehicles are not patrol cars they will be for staff and detectives.
Councilor Smith wanted to know what, in the bidding process, we are doing to
look at environmentally friendly automobiles and trucks, such as flex fuel and bio diesel.
He asked that staff keep that in mind. Mr. Burrus informed that all our vehicles are run
on unleaded fuel or#-85 compatible. On our diesel units we are good up to 80/20 split
with bio fuel. A lot of it comes down to cost. It seems every couple of years the media
comes and visits with me on that. That is a strategical decision that the Council would
have to make. If that is the direction Council wants us to pursue, we would support that.
We are looking at it by the cost. We weigh the cost and as cheap as we are able to
purchase those units it is not--- but if you want us to look at that, we will.
Councilor Smith asked if, on the diesel engine vehicles, the City was using low
sulphur fuel. Mr. Burrus responded that we are. That is a federal requirement.
City Manager commented that the ultra low sulphur vehicle is doing more for the
environment than some of the hybrid cars.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher,
Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 7
A public hearing was held on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Program Funds for the Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Dave Clark informed that this year the City would be receiving $1,404,776 which is
a $47,000 reduction, as its 2008-2009 CDBG grant and $498,788, which is a $16,000
reduction, in Home Funding. These funds are available for use according to the National
Criteria which are the benefit of the low to moderate income people, the elimination of slum and
blight, or urgent need. He commented that we have learned something about urgent need this
past year and it has not been good. Prior to designating these funds we will probably be back
for some consideration of this year's money. You have been holding that back for flood relief.
What will happen with these funds for next year is that people will be able to complete
applications for what kind of uses they want for next year. The Outside Agency Committee will
meet with them and ask questions and finally make a recommendation back to Council on
these funds. Some of the uses of the funds have to do with percentage allowances including
administration when the overall amount goes down what can be charged for administration
goes down and that affects the General Fund. It also affects the recipients of those funds like
child care operations and meals on wheels. Because there is a percentage they are able to
utilize and it can have a negative affect. We are going into the process that will take us into
July for the final administration.
Mayor asked what the administration percentage was. Mr. Clark informed that it was
20%.
Councilor Gonzalez asked if the money from last year carried over. Mr. Clark replied
the federal money carries over; the other thing is that other project that are currently going on
come in at less you can reallocate those funds.
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Mayor called for additional comments. There being none, Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Item 8
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2008
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR RYAN WHITE TITLE II GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $227,697
RECEIVED FROM TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT ACCEPTING SAME. ; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE
WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Barham that Ordinance No.16 -2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher,
Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 8a
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16-2008 TO INCLUDE A
BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATION FOR THE MAY 10, 2008
ELECTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Barham that Ordinance No. -2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher.
City Clerk informed that City View Independent School District had requested
that we conduct their Election at a polling location familiar to their voters. In order to
provide a common polling place for all entities, the City View High School was selected
as a Branch Early Voting Polling location for the May 10,2008 Joint Election.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher,
Gonzalez, and Elmore
Nays: None
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Item 9a
RESOLUTON NO. 31-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE RENTAL OF THE MOBILE STAGE AT A
REDUCED RATE TO THE FOUNDERS LIONS CLUB FOR USE DURING
THEIR TEXAS OKLAHOMA FAIR SEPTEMBER 17-20, 2008 AT THE MPEC;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED
BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Barham that Resolution No. 31-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez.
Dan Gray, Founders Lions Club, informed that the Lions' Club has been in partnership
with the City and the Texas Oklahoma Fair for many years, and what they do is split part of the
profits off the Fair. So, it would benefit both the City and the Founders for this participation to
go one step further. We are trying to increase the local entertainment at the fair and create a
larger venue for the Fair. It would increase the profits and would benefit the City, Founders
Lions Club and local charities.
Mr. Bob Sullivan agreed that the City has had a very good relationship with the Lions
Club and with addition of the stage it would frame in the entertainment outside. It will be an
overall benefit for all.
Councilor Gonzales asked if the stage is set up and left up. Mr. Murphy responded that
the stage itself is but it is opened and closed. We do not want public to get on the stage; there
is a liability as well as vandalism and weather issues.
Councilor Gonzalez asked if the Lion's Club provided security. Mr. Gray replied that
they do and it would be within the fenced-in area of the fair. Councilor Gonzalez concern was
ware and tear of opening and closing of the stage.
Mr. Murphy stated that it is standard procedure, as well as in other cities, to close
although it remains on the stage. It is the cheapest cost, and it takes about one hour to close.
We pay employees to open and close it. It is part of a rental fee. We have not had a four-day
rental; this is the first time.
City Manager asked that if they look at some reduced cost, that labor costs be covered.
We do have others that rent this sage at full rate like Midwestern Stat University. They may be
next in line for a reduced rate, although we do have a good partnership with the Lions' Club.
He requested the $308 to cover labor costs. He was against waving the entire fee. He
suggested that maybe Council may want to consider a 50% reduction.
Mayor agreed with the $308. Mr. Gray commented that they will monitor usage and
quantify for next year.
Councilor Barham, who made the motion, and Councilor Gonzalez who seconded the
motion agreed to inserting $308 in the blank for total amount for use of the stage.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9b
RESOLUTION NO. 32-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING OF CITY POSITIONS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 32-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9c
RESOLUTION NO. 33-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2007 STRATEGIC PLAN; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Gonzalez that Resolution No. 32-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Councilor Smith made a correction under the item "Infrastructure". The word `levy'
should be `levee'.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9d
RESOLUTION NO. 33-2008
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-2008 TO INCLUDE A
BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATION FOR THE MAY 10, 2008
JOINT ELECTION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilor Gonzalez that Resolution No.33-2008 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and
Elmore
Nays: None
City Council recessed at 9:15 a.m. and reconvened at 9:30 a.m.
Item 10a(1)
Fire Chief Foster introduced Jamie Moore, Emergency Management Officer. Mr. Moore
gave a presentation on storm season and emergency preparedness and notification to the
public.
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Councilor Gonzalez suggested that they test the voice portion monthly like the sirens
are tested on the first Monday of each month. Mayor Lyne suggested that they announce prior
to the sirens running. Mr. Moore will check into that to see if that can be done during the next
sounding of the sirens.
Mr. John Burrus informed that there is a process that is a silent testing and we can
actively test it without sounding the system. We do that regularly during storm season.
Item 10a(2)
Mr. Scott Taylor and Teresa Rose, Engineer, gave a presentation on Flood Control and
Prevention. Mr. Taylor noted that this was very preliminary, but the Beaver Creek Project was
the best option.
Bob Hodrath, Shady Lane, said he was shocked that this was not a 100 year flood
because they could have another flood in the near future. He informed that they have a
committee in the Tanglewood neighborhood and Doug James is the president. We are trying
to find a solution to work with the City to reduce the flooding damages in their area and they
would appreciate any support the City can give them and they pledge their support to the City.
Item 10b
Councilor Smith mentioned that the Jerry Seinfeld show was an amazing performance.
He thanked Bob Sullivan and all those who worked to put that show together. It was almost a
sell out. We want to continue that type of entertainment and attendance.
Councilor Smith announced that the Mayor's town hall meeting would be held March 10
at Crockett School, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. He invited everyone, in particular those in District 1.
Councilor Smith mentioned the "broken window theory". It there is a broken window
you fix it and if you do not, you have more broken windows and dilapidated structures that turn
into slums and other things. He asked Council to think about this theory in a lot of the things
we are going to be talking about this spring and going into budget, a clean City, a clean
landscape; and the Mayor has led us in that. We had a cleanup this weekend. We should
remember that the first impression is the best impression and is a lasting impression. In our
City we need to continue to work with our citizenry and remind them that this is their City and
our City and we need to work together to keep our City clean. We have some structures in
Wichita Falls that we are not particularly proud of like a particular parcel on Scott Street. We
are at a point we need to take some action on that. A Dallas newspaper has put out a top ten
list of most egregious structures in their city. They have put the pressure on the city and their
county to take action on those areas. Let's be thinking about those things that we can direct
our City and County and citizenry to do to help make Wichita Falls the best looking place we
can have. Yesterday we had an announcement about losing one of our biggest industries.
Hopefully there will be other industries coming to Wichita Falls to look at that plant and other
facilities. I hope that when they come to Wichita Falls that they do not leave here with a bad
impression of our City because we have not kept it clean.
Councilor Gonzalez congratulated his wife on their 41st anniversary.
Councilor Gonzalez stated that he had a different view from Councilor Smith. He spoke
with a constituent who just moved here from Arkansas and she told him how impressed she
was with how our City government is running and how smoothly our meetings run. She was
surprised to see all the beautiful median landscaping and all the trees here. She was very
impressed with how the City looks and what it provides.
Councilor Hatcher agreed with Councilor Smith and commented that those people flying
in on their big jets need to visit with some of our friendly people because everybody will leave
with a good impression of this community once they do that.
Councilor Hatcher stated that yesterday was a discouraging day. $4.3 million a month
is about 2 cents of our tax rate; is that correct? City Manager clarified that in addition to the
direct impact to the payroll loss, etc. the City, County, and ISD will feel a hit from the closing of
Vetro-Tex. In fact we receive on an annual basis, approximately $750,000-$800,000 in what
we call a PILOT or payment in lieu of taxes that figure is almost two cents on the tax rate that
we will not longer receive each year; that is just the City of Wichita Falls. In addition to that
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they purchase about a $1.2 dollars a year of water sewer sales through our utilities that we will
not have. We will feel a ripple effect in many different ways.
Councilor Hatcher commented that his point was that it is going to be a tough budget
time. It is great to look at all we want to do and to have all these plans in place but first and
foremost we need to hold that budget in line. It is going to be a tough deal but I am confident
that our people and BCI will be out there getting after it. I am optimistic that in the end it will not
be as big a problem as we are looking at it today.
Councilor Hatcher went to the 23rd Fire Fighter Graduation and it was very well attended
and a very moving experience with the bag pipes and some of our firefighters' sons getting into
the fire fighting business.
Councilor Hatcher commended the City Manager for all his diligent work the last 12
days. It seems like non-stop that is about all he has done is thinking about the MPEC and
looking at it to see what is right or what might be wrong with it. If there are any problems I feel
comfortable that it will be fixed. I am confident that there are a lot of great things that are not
highlighted, negative seems to be brought up.
Councilor Hatcher encouraged voters to get out and vote.
Councilor Hatcher asked what sort of liability the City is under while the skate park is
under construction. City Attorney replied that it is something we need to talk to the contractor
about. The City Manager said that they will look into that.
Councilor Barham said that Lawton is getting regional flights with direct flights to Atlanta
beginning yesterday. It would be nice to get some of that here. Councilor Barham hopes to see
a position outcome.
Councilor Barham echoed Councilor Hatcher's comments regarding the City Manager.
The City Manager and the Council have been receiving emails on the MPEC. Councilor
Barham is confident in the City Manager coming to a positive resolution about that situation. It
is a vital facility that we have and we need to keep it up and we need to have the best service
we can render to the users.
Councilor Barham mentioned that one of the firefighter graduates had broken a leg in a
fire last night. He sends his regards to him and wished him a speed recovery.
Councilor Barham congratulated Mr. Scott Taylor on his new position and wished him
success. You have done a great job and you will be missed.
Councilor Elmore said he will miss picking on him.
Councilor Elmore said that after receiving email regarding MPEC he went through the
coliseum and the agriculture building and found they were impeccable. The big problem he
thinks is happening is when you put 3,000-4,000 people in there and you have one person
complaining that is irrelevant. Each time I have been at MPEC the entire facilities have been
very well maintained. I have not seen any problems at MPEC when I have been there.
Councilor Elmore received calls this weekend on the Clinton Program at MPEC. He
heard several people were standing there for an extended period of time without chairs; about
4 'h hours. He wanted the public to know that the folks at MPEC did everything they could to
provide chairs but were stopped by Clinton staff. MPEC staff even handed out water to those
waiting. He appreciates Bob Sullivan's efforts and he did everything he could to make sure
everybody was taken care of.
Mr. Bob Sullivan stated that it was a standing program, but the challenges were that the
person speaking was running late and we did accommodate the folks, especially the elderly,
and we were criticized but continued our efforts to accommodate. We provided water and soft
drinks. These are challenges we face at some of our events. Ultimately we want to make sure
the event is safe.
Councilor Elmore would like to see an entry coming into the City from 1-44 similar to the
entry to the South. He knows this is a TXDOT problem but he would like to see it because 1-44
is a major entry into this City as has been US 287. He likes what we have in the south entry to
Wichita Falls that says "Welcome to Wichita Fails", however, the signs are difficult to see and
he would like to see something about lighting the signs we already have.
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Councilor Elmore mentioned appearance in the north side and he would like to put
together a group to do a cleanup effort south of Wal-Mart on Saturday. He asked that
interested persons call him and he will set that up.
Councilor Elmore commented that the Fire Fighter Graduation was really a great
ceremony. He was impressed with the solemn and dignified program that was put on.. He
congratulated them for that.
Councilor Roberts-Burns thanked Public Works Department for recommendation to stop
the flooding in Wichita Falls.
Councilor Roberts-Burns asked that staff look into trash that needs to be cleaned up in
the 600 block of Dallas Street.
Councilor Roberts-Burns congratulated Scott Taylor on his new job and thanked him for
the work he has done in our City.
Councilor Roberts-Burns reminded everyone to get out and vote.
Mayor Lyne thanked the 80th Flying Training Wing for cleaning up around Plum Creek;
the City sponsored that. It is great thing for them to do. It is an area that collects a lot of trash.
It is a great lead and maybe we will have many more organizations help with that process. It is
a constant due diligence.
Mayor Lyne was out of town and was sorry he missed the Fire Fighters Graduation. He
was glad to hear things went so well. He was sorry the firefighter got hurt.
Mayor Lyne mentioned that a man, Cliff O'Neal, had met with John Burrus and Mark
Beauchamp after the town hall meeting and he called to say how much he appreciated both
John and Mark for getting with him, working on that and getting a solution on the Sheppard
Access Road and Airport Drive area. I always like to pat people on the back when things like
this happen. Mr. O'Neal sent an email and called as well. That is the type of service we want
to see all of our citizens receive. I think we have done a good job but there is always room for
improvement and we will continue to work that effort. It is leadership from the top down. I
appreciate the City Manager, Mr. Burrus, and everybody in those Departments.
Mayor Lyne sated that yesterday was a tough day. People have made some comments and
there may be some things not everybody is aware of in this process. Oliva Duval is the head
person who came in from Saint Gobain. They worked hard to keep this plant here and keep it
open but unfortunately one of the largest obstacles they faced was our own Federal Trade
Commission who said that if Owens Corning were to buy that plant it would put too much power
in one company for that particular product line. We continue to hear constantly people in
Washington complaining about jobs. These jobs are not being replaced overseas; this is
strictly a competitive environment position. They worked with Owens Corning and with several
private banking groups and several private industrial groups to try to make this happen, but
everyone came down to the Federal Trade Commission and the consent decree that was in
place with Owens Corning, anti trust issues. Those laws were put in place for a purpose and in
today's environment we see the impact here in our own community at 720 people, top to
bottom.
The one thing Mr. Duvall kept saying over and over again was how great the state of
Texas was, working with them, the City of Wichita Falls, the Board of Commerce and Industry,
and how good the people were to have here. You could tell he was hurt by that. If you saw
Ron Lane on television last night you could feel his pain. This is tough and it is unfortunate that
our own government makes this almost impossible. Instead we lose 720 jobs, a great economic
impact, but more than that these are good people who work hard who produce a great product.
It is just unfortunate and frankly it makes me angry, but that is the situation.
The Board of Commerce and Industry will continue to work hard to bring in new
industry. They have done a good job and are continuing to do that. Tim Chase pushed hard
yesterday to say that when they are ready to do something new we are here. Mayor Lyne feels
that they will come back because they appreciate the community, its people, and the leadership
throughout.
Mayor Lyne encouraged voters to get out and vote today in this important election.
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City Council adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this kF� 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, March 4, 2008 Beginning At
8:30 A.M.
City Council: Mayor Lanham Lyne, Councilors Glenn Barham, Michael
Smith, Dorothy Roberts-Burns, Rick Hatcher, Ray
Gonzalez, and Charles Elmore.
1 . Call To Order
2. (a) Invocation Chaplain Colonel Richard Munsell
Sheppard Air Force Base
(b) Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Presentation Of Employee Of The Month — Fire - Bryce Blair
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 February 19, 2008 Regular Meeting Of The
Mayor And City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolutions
(a) Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls,
Texas Authorizing A Conflict Of Interest Waiver For A City
Employee Qualifying For Various U.S. Department Of Housing
And Urban Development Funded Programs (Council Bill #46)
(b) Resolution Authorizing Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of
Three (3) 4-Door Sedans To Grand Prairie Ford In The Amount
Of $48,333.00 (Council Bill #47)
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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(c) Resolution To Award Bid For The Purchase Of Eight (8) % Ton
Pickups, One % Ton Cab & Chassis, And One (1) % Ton Cargo
Van To Grand Prairie Ford In The Amount Of $172,733
(Council Bill #48)
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Public Hearing On The Proposed Use Of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) And HOME Program Funds For The
Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan
8. Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special Revenue Fund
For Ryan White Title II Grant Funding In The Amount Of $227,697
Received From Tarrant County, Texas And Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Accepting Same (Council Bill #49)
9. Resolutions
(a) Resolution Approving The Rental Of The Mobile Stage At A
Reduced Rate To The Founder Lions Club For Use During
Their Texas Oklahoma Fair September 17-20, 2008 At The
MPEC. (Council Bill #50)
(b) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An
Interlocal Agreement With The North Central Texas Council Of
Governments For Cooperative Purchasing Of Classified
Advertising Of City Positions (Council Bill #51)
(c) Resolution Approving The 2008 Strategic Plan (Council Bill
#52)
10. Other Council Matters
(a) Staff Council Discussion
(1) Emergency Notification — Earl Foster
(2) Flood Control & Prevention — Scott Taylor
(b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
11 . Adjourn
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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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, March 4, 2008 Beginning At
8:30 A.M.
City Council: Mayor Lanham Lyne, Councilors Glenn Barham, Michael
Smith, Dorothy Roberts-Burns, Rick Hatcher, Ray
Gonzalez, and Charles Elmore.
ADDENDUM TO REGULAR AGENDA
8.(b) Ordinance Amending Ordinance 16-2008 To Include A Branch Early
Voting Polling Location At City View High School. (Council Bill # 53)
9 (d). Resolution Amending Resolution No. 20-2008 To Include A Branch
Early Voting Polling Location At City View High School (Council Bill #
54)
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