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Min 02/05/2008 250 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building February 5, 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 Sandra Taylor - Deputy City Clerk Mayor Lyne called the meeting to order. Item 2a Mayor Lyne gave the invocation. Item 2b Councilor Gonzalez led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Item 3a Jennifer Inman presented a check from Independent Development Association, to Mr. David Collins, Fire Marshall for Fire Prevention Education and Awareness training. Mr. Collins thanked Mark and Jennifer Inman, Inman Insurance, for their support for the last ten years in Fire Prevention within the City of Wichita Falls. Item 3b Mr. Steve Willett, Water Purification Senior Pump Plant Mechanic II, Public Works, was recognized as Employee of the Month for February 2008. Mayor presented Mr. Willett with a plaque, a check, and restaurant certificates. Item 4 Mary Ann Tittsworth handed out prayer guides to each City Councilor. Mayor Lyne thanked Mrs. Tittsworth for the guides and prayers. Mary Ward, Wichita Falls Area Disaster Recovery Committee, voiced concerns for City residents whose homes were damaged in the flood and are receiving 60 day demolition notices on their homes. Mr. Dave Clark, Director of Community Development, stated there are 251 ` Item 4 continued approximately 41 homes that received 50% or more flood damage. The City has begun the flood recovery process and the options for these homes are to be demolished, elevated, or moved. Mayor Lyne asked Mr. Clark if there was need for panic. Mr. Clark replied that the residents do not need to panic at this point. He suggested that residents get their personal belongings out before the demolition process. City Manager noted that the City will not charge the home owner for the cost of demolition; however the City needs to continue to move forward with the flood recovery process. Mayor Lyne welcomed Erik Edwards from Agape Christian School who is attending Council and is working on his Boy's Scout's merit badge. Item 5 The January 15, 2008 minutes were approved as distributed. Item 6-7g City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilor Elmore that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Roberts-Burns, Smith, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 6-2008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER AND THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING NETWORK FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES;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. 7-2008 RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID TO LENOVO IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,285.08 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HUNDRED SEVEN COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Items 7a-7g Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received: a) Landmark Commission, September 20, 2007 b) Landmark Commission, October 11, 2007 c) Wichita Falls Park Board, October 25, 2007 d) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, October 26, 2007 e) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corp., November 2, 2007 f) Aviation Advisory Board, November 15, 2007 g) Civil Service Commission, December 20, 2007 252 Item 8a ORDINANCE NO. 5-2008 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 102-2007 DECLARING CERTAIN STRUCTURES AS DANGEROUS BY ALLOWING EXTRA TIME TO REHABILITATE 2185 AVENUE L, 1627 BRITAIN, AND 2131 RICHMOND; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Elmore that Ordinance No. 5-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez. Mr. Dave Clark informed that the demolition contractor had originally expressed an interest to restore 2131 Richmond listed under Section 3 of the proposed ordinance, however he has changed his mind and we request that Section 3 be deleted from the proposed ordinance. City Attorney explained that deleting Section 3 would leave 2131 Richmond on the original ordinance to demolish. He suggested that the end dates be figured by Building Inspection Staff. Moved by Councilor Elmore to amend the proposed ordinance by deleting Section 3, renumbering the remaining sections appropriately, and by inserting 180 days in the blank under Section 1, 2185 Avenue L, and 120 days in the blank under Section 2, 1627 Britain. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Main motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8b ORDINANCE NO. 6-2008 ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CASE C 08-02) TO CONSTRUCT A DUPLEX AT 4809 ELDORADO DRIVE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Ordinance No. 6-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Barham. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McGough, expressed their opposition to building a Duplex at 4809 Eldorado Drive. Belair is zoned as a single family residence. They feel it may impact their property value as well as the character of the neighborhood if a duplex were to be built. Mr. McGough provided Council with a study he downloaded from Google. It is from the Journal of Urban Economics, 1991, done in San Antonio, Texas, titled, "The Impact of Rental Property on the Value of Single Family Residences". Mrs. McGough provided Council with lot sizes, property maps and her opposition to the location of the duplex being built across the street from their home. 253 t Item 8b continued Mayor Lyne asked Mr. McGough if he had shared the study with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. McGough did not have the information at that time. Councilor Barham mentioned that according to Chief Appraiser, Eddie Trigg, there would not be any negative effects on the property value. Mrs. McGough said she was more concerned with the character of the neighborhood since they were not intending to sell their home. Councilor Smith asked Mr. Chuck Dennis, owner of Dennis Company Builders, if there were any options for this vacant lot. Mr. Dennis gave a brief history on the property. He pointed out that when his company designed the duplex they kept the neighborhood in mind. The proposed duplex will fit in with the existing neighborhood's design and decor. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Barham, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None City Council recessed at 9:40 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Councilor Barham was not in attendance for the remainder of the Council meeting. Item 8c ORDINANCE NO. 7-2008 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX B ZONING, AT VARIOUS SECTIONS OF SECTION 6700 SIGN REGULATIONS ; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Elmore that Ordinance No. 7-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8d ORDINANCE NO. 8-2008 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION ("ATMOS MID-TEX" OR "THE COMPANY") REGARDING THE COMPANY'S STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE GAS RATES IN ALL CITIES EXERCISING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL. 254 Item 8d continued Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Ordinance No. 8-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith. City Attorney gave a brief history on rate increases. He mentioned that the coalition of cities has had a problem with the "GRIP" increases and have asked legislature to repeal the "GRIP" statue. This settlement of$10 million will result in a $.20 per month rate increase verses a $2.10 per month rate increase to residents in Wichita Falls. It will also settle about six other pending legal matters the City has with ATMOS Energy. Randy West, ATMOS Energy, stated that they are pleased to have reached an agreement with the City and are able to continue to provide a service to the residents of Wichita Falls. Councilor Elmore asked if this settlement also applies to the electric providers. City Attorney responded it is only for ATMOS Energy. George Barry, 3611 Sheridan, asked the Council to consider creating a utility cut-off Board or Commission to prevent ATMOS Energy from cutting off a customer's gas or at least make it illegal to shut a customer's utility past Wednesday to give the customer two days to get their bills paid. Mayor Lyne stated that Council would not be able to get together today to discuss this issue but could try to get it scheduled. City Attorney said it is not appropriate in this forum. He needs time to check the legalities of this and to meet with Mr. West to discuss the issue Mr. Barry brought before Council. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8e ORDINANCE NO. 9-2008 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR RYAN WHITE TITLE III GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,900 RECEIVED FROM TARRANT COUNTY 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 Hatcher that Ordinance No. 9-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8f ORDINANCE NO. 10-2008 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HOPWA) GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,617 RECEIVED FROM TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT 255 Item 8f continued 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 Roberts-Burns that Ordinance No. 10-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8g ORDINANCE NO. 11-2008 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR GRANT REVENUE FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR ENGINEERING/DESIGN WORK, A-4 TAXIWAY CONNECTOR AND TAXIWAY "A" LIGHTING AT KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT 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 Elmore that Ordinance No. 11-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 9a RESOLUTION NO. 8-2008 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE 2008 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT CWF08-100-04; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTUION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Smith that Resolution No. 8-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 9b RESOLUTION NO. 9-2008 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSFER STATION BRIDGE PROJECT CWF08-530-03; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. 256 Item 9b continued Moved by Councilor Elmore that Resolution No. 9-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 9c RESOLUTION NO. 10-2008 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE KELL WEST EXTENSION UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT (CWF08-550-01); FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 10-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 9d RESOLUTION NO. 11-2008 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE OLD IOWA PARK SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT CWF07-560-08; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Hatcher that Resolution No. 11-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 9e RESOLUTION NO. 12-2008 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ON AIRPORTS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Moved by Councilor Smith that Resolution No. 12-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore 257 ` Item 9e continued Nays: None Item 9f RESOLUTION NO. 13-2008 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE ENTRANCE ROAD, TERMINAL PARKING, AND HANGER AREA IMPROVEMENTS 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 Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 13-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item9g RESOLUTION NO. 14-2008 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO URS CORPORATION FOR THE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TAXIWAY "A" AND TAXIWAY A-4 CONNECTOR 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 Hatcher that Resolution No. 14-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 9h RESOLUTION NO. 15-2008 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING NON-PRIMARY ENTITLEMENT GRANTS FROM THE AVIATION DIVISION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HANGER CONSTRUCTION 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 Gonzalez that Resolution No. 15-2008 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None ' �258 Item 10a Fire Chief announced the City's first ever Citizen's Fire Academy beginning on March 27, 2008 with a graduation date of June 12, 2008. The citizens participating in this program will be certified in CPR. Applications are available on the City's website or can be picked up at the Fire Department Administration Office at 1005 Bluff or the Public Safety Training Center. Item 10b Councilor Roberts-Burns asked Mr. Taylor for an update on the River Road Project. Mr. Taylor reported that the project should be complete in about six to eight weeks and it should be ready for Council to accept the final project. Councilor Roberts-Burns thanked the community, Council, and staff for their participation in the Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast. A special thanks to the Public Information Department for their assistance on the MLK flyers. Councilor Elmore asked if Council can re-visit the City sidewalk ordinance and maybe put a time frame into the ordinance. City Attorney responded that adding a time frame would go against state law that is in effect. Councilor Gonzalez thanked everyone who helped put on the car show this past weekend. They did an awesome job. Councilor Smith thanked Chief Foster and Roger Ritchie, Training Battalion Chief, for the demonstration of the training class that the City's fire department recruits go through to be certified for the job. It was an interesting and eye opening experience. He encouraged everyone to attend. Councilor Smith wants to put the Flood Relief Committee on the agenda as an item. Mayor Lyne asked for clarification if he wanted it added as a discussion item or an item to vote on. Councilor Smith is ready to vote on the item. City Manager said it would be added to next Council agenda. Councilor Smith wanted City employees to know that the changes to the future retiree's health care benefits will not take effect until January 2009. Councilor Smith asked Mr. Taylor for an update on the possibility of flood control options for the Wichita River. Mr. Taylor said that he will have a report ready for the first Council meeting in March. The report will include levy options for Beaver Creek as well as the Wichita River. Mayor Lyne asked Mr. Taylor for an update on the soil contamination on Old Iowa Park Road. Mr. Taylor's department is currently working with state agencies on an ordinance for a hazardous waste clean up and it should be ready in about two months as an item on Council agenda. Mayor Lyne thanked all those who participated in the Crime Stoppers banquet. It was a great turnout. He stated that Crime Stoppers works because everyone is involved in the program. He encouraged citizens to get involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program. Mayor Lyne referred to the sidewalk ordinance and stated that the law has to be enforced regardless of whether it was a state or City law. City Manager told Council that the City will use common sense in enforcing the law. Mayor Lyne thanked Mrs. Lou Franklin for the flyer on "Help is Here Express" a program that provides prescription assistance within the community. You can call 1- 888-477-2669 to get help with paying for medication if you qualify. Councilor Elmore reminded everyone from District 5 about the Town Hall Meeting February 11, 2008 at Kate Haynes Elementary School. He encouraged everyone to come out and speak with the Mayor and their Councilor. 259 Item 11 City Council went into Executive Session at 11:28 a.m. as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened at 11:45 a.m. Mayor announced that no votes or polls were taken during Executive Session. Item 12a Moved by Councilor Gonzalez to appoint Dr. David Carlston to Place 1 of the Wichita County/City of Wichita Falls Health Board with term to expire 12/31/2009. Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts- Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 12b Moved by Councilor Gonzalez to appoint Mr. John Kidwell to Place 5 of the Landmark Commission with term to expire 12/31/2010. Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts- Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 12c Moved by Gonzalez to appoint Mr. Robert Riddle to Place 4 of the Clean Community Commission with term to expire 12/31/2009. Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts- Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 12d Moved by Councilor Gonzalez to appoint Mr. Randy Holt to Place 3 of the Park Board with term to expire 12/31/2008. Motion seconded by Councilor Roberts-Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Smith, Roberts- Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None w260 City Council adjourned at 11:50 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this `q day of 2008. MAY 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, February 5, 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- (b) Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Presentations (a) Check For Fire Prevention By Independent Insurance Development Association — Mark Inman, Fire Marshall David Collins (b) Employee Of The Month — Public Works-Water Purification - Steve Willett 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 January 15, 2008 Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council. CONSENT AGENDA 6. (a) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Interlocal Agreement With The Region 4 Education Service Center And The Cooperative Purchasing Network For The Purchase Of Certain Supplies, Equipment And Services (Council Bill #12) City Council Agenda Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Page 2 (b) Resolution Awarding A Bid To Lenovo In The Amount Of $89,285.08 For The Purchase Of One Hundred Seven Computer Workstations (Council Bill #13) 7. Receive Minutes (a) Landmark Commission, September 20, 2007 (b) Landmark Commission, October 11 , 2007 (c) Park Board, October 25, 2007 (d) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, Oct. 26, 2007 (e) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corp., November 2, 20007 (f) Aviation Advisory Board, November 15, 2007 (g) Civil Service Commission, December 20, 2007 REGULAR AGENDA 8. Ordinances (a) Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 102-20007 Declaring Certain Structures As Dangerous By Allowing Extra Time To Rehabilitate 2185 Avenue L, 1627 Britain and 2131 Richmond (Council Bill #14) (b) Ordinance To Approve A Conditional Use Permit (Case C 08- 02) To Construct A Duplex At 4809 Eldorado Drive (Council Bill #15) (c) Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas, Amending Code Of Ordinances, Appendix B Zoning, At Various Sections Of Section 6700 Sign Regulations (Council Bill #16) (d) Ordinance Approving A Settlement Agreement Between The Atmos Cities Steering Committee And Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos Mid-Tex" Or "The Company") Regarding The Company's Statement Of Intent To Change Gas Rates In All Cities Exercising Original Jurisdiction (Council Bill #17) (e) Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special Revenue Fund For Ryan White Title III Grant Funding In The Amount Of $84,900 Received From Tarrant County, Texas And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Accepting Same (Council Bill #18) City Council Agenda Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Page 3 (f) Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special Revenue Fund For Housing Opportunities For Persons With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HOPWA) Grant Funding In The Amount OF $57,617 Received From Tarrant County, Texas And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contract Accepting Same (Council Bill #19) (g) Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special Revenue Fund For Grant Revenue From The Federal Aviation Administration For Engineering/Design Work, A-4 Taxiway Connector and Taxiway "A" Lighting At Kickapoo Downtown Airport And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Accepting Same (Council Bill #20) 9. Resolutions (a) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The 2008 Street Rehabilitation Project (Council Bill #21) (b) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Transfer Station Bridge Project CWF08-530-03 (Council Bill #22) (c) Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Kell West Extension Utility Relocation Project (CWF08-550-01) of minus $150,029.00 (Council Bill #23) (d) Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Old Iowa Park Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project CWF07-560-08 (Council Bill #24) (e) Resolution To Adopt Minimum Standards and Requirements For Operations And Activities On Airports Of The City Of Wichita Falls (Council Bill #25) (f) Resolution To Approve Change Order No. 1 For The Entrance Road, Terminal Parking, And Hanger Area Improvements Project At Kickapoo Downtown Airport (Council Bill #26) (g) Resolution Approving Engineering Services Contract To URS Corporation For The Design and Engineering Activities Associated With Taxiway "A" Lighting and Taxiway A-4 Connector At Kickapoo Downtown Airport (Council Bill #27) (h) Resolution Accepting Non-Primary Entitlement Grants From the Aviation Division Of The Texas Department Of Transportation For Hanger Construction Projects At Kickapoo Downtown Airport (Council Bill #28) City Council Agenda Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Page 4 10. Other Council Matters (a) Staff Council Discussion (b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. 11 . Executive Session Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees To The Following Boards/Commissions As Authorized By Section 551.074 Of The Texas Government Code (a) Wichita County/City of Wichita Falls Health Board (b) Landmark Commission 12. Open Session Appointments/Reappointments to the following Boards and Commissions (a) Wichita County/City of Wichita Falls Health Board (b) Landmark Commission (c) Clean Community Commission (d) Park Board 13. 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 ADDENDUM TO 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 On Tuesday, February 5, 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 13. Executive Session: Evaluation Of Duties And Compensation Of The City Clerk As Authorized By Section 551 .074 Of The Texas Government Code. 14. 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 Addendum to the 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