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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
December 6, 2016
Item 1 - Call to Order
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.
Stephen Santellana - Mayor
Michael Smith - Councilors
Brian Hooker -
DeAndra Chenault -
Jesse Brown -
Tom Quintero - (Resigned)
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Tracy Norr - City Clerk
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Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
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Item 2 – Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Reverend Ed Downing, Love Sanctuary Church of God in Christ, gave the invocation.
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3a –Employee of the Month – Jo Hammond, Finance
8:34:00 AM
Pat Halverson recognized Jo Hammond, Accounting Payroll Analyst, as the Employee of
the Month. Mayor Santellana presented a plaque, a letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher,
and a check to Mrs. Hammond and thanked her for her service.
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Item 4 – Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items
That Are Not on the City Council Agenda.
8:37:11 AM
Councilor Jesse Brown made a presentation to LeRoy McIlhaney, thanking him for
supporting the MSU basketball teams.
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There were no other citizen comments given.
Item 5-7b- Consent Items
8:38:57 AM
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Mo ved by Councilor Hooker that the consent items be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
Item 5 - Approval of Minutes of the November 15, 2016 Regular Meeting and November
22, 2016 Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
Item 6a- Resolution #118-2016
Resolution #118-2016
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Case 580N 2-Wheel Drive Backhoe
Through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative from Associated Supply Company, Inc.,
in the amount of $83,379.36
Item 6b – Resolution #119-2016
Resolution #119-2016
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) Automated Side Loaders Through the
Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. in the Amount of
$448,308.00 and from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc. dba Heil of Texas in the Amount of
$404,380.00
Item 6c – Resolution #120-2016
Resolution #120-2016
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Front Loader through the BuyBoard
Purchasing Cooperative from Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc. in the Amount of $143,803.00
and from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., dba Heil of Texas, in the Amount of $108,449.00
Item 7 - Receive Minutes
Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received:
(a) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, September 30, 2016
(b) Planning and Zoning Commission, October 12, 2016
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Item 8a – Ordinance #52-2016
8:40:57 AM
ORDINANCE NO. 52-2016
Ordinance Accepting Funds in the Amount of $73,400.00 Received from the FY 2016
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Contracts and Other Documents Related Thereto
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 52-2016 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Item 8b – Ordinance #53-2016
8:44:57 AM
ORDINANCE NO. 53-2016
Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program Federal in the Amount of $23,449
Received from the Department of State Health Services and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Contract Accepting Same
Moved by Councilor Brown that Ordinance No. 52-2016 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Item 9a – Resolution #121-2016
8:48:48 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2016
Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Health Department Reroof Project to Lydick -
Hooks Roofing Co. of Wichita Falls, Inc. through the TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing
Program, in the Amount of $298,394
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 121-2016 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
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Nays: None
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Item 9b – Resolution #122-2016
8:52:38 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2016
Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Under the Meet and Confer Process to Extend the
Time Limit for which Eligibility Lists for Beginning Positions are Maintained - Not to
Exceed Eighteen (18) Months
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 122-2016 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Item 10 –Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
8:54:43 AM
Councilor Hooker congratulated Mayor Santellana on his election.
Councilor Brown thanked the staff for the help during his orientation and transition. He
added congratulations to Mayor Santellana.
Councilor Smith welcomed the new councilor and extended thanks to Tom Quintero for
his service. He said he looks forward to getting back to a full council.
Mayor Santellana added his thanks to Tom Quintero for his service on the council and
wished him well in his new position in Hawaii. He welcomed Councilor Brown.
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Item 11 – Executive Sessions
City Council went into Executive Session at 8:56:56 AM in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.074.
City Council reconvened at 10:25:46 AM
Mayor Santellana announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive
Session.
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Item 12 - Appointments to Boards and Commissions
10:25:46 AM
Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Airport Board of
Adjustment:
Place 1: Samuel Amerine, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 2: James Wingo, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 3: Amy Bobrowitz, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Animal Shelter
Advisory Committee:
Place 2: Dr. Bryan Wade, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 3: Katrena Mitchell, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Place 4: Marvin Peevey, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Place 5: Jan Herzog, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Construction Board
of Adjustment :
Place 3: Gary Oatman, waiver to term limit to allow another term to expire December 31,
2019.
Place 4: David Hartwell, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 7: Larry Ash, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 12: Rodney Martin, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 13: Michael Grassi, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Lake Wichita
Revitalization Committee:
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Place 2: Jack Browne, term to expire November 17, 2017.
Place 12: Penny Miller, term to expire November 17, 2017.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Landmark
Commission:
Place 3: Cynthia Cotton, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 5: Barney Brock, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 9: Michelle Derr, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Park Board:
Place 6: Margaret Marsden, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 9: Jason Kennedy, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 10: Steven Zamastil, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Place 11: Tom Lang, term to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
Place 1: Jack Browne (moved up from Alternate), term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 2: Blake Haney, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Place 4: Anthony Inman, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 6: Krystal James, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 8: Jerry Beaver, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 11: Linda Cannedy, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) District #2:
Place 3: Ben Filer: waiver to term limit to allow another term to expire December 31, 2018.
Chair: Ben Filer, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) District #3:
Place 1: Gail Natale, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 4: Kenneth Haney – waiver to term limit to allow another term to expire December 31,
2018.
Chair: Kenneth Haney, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) District #4:
Place 4: Michael Smith, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 5: Cynthia Laney, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Chair: Ben Filer, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Water Resources
Commission:
Place 2: Steve Smith, term to expire December 31, 2018.
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Place 3: Michael Smith, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 4: Glenn Barham, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Place 6: Tyson Traw, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Wichita County-City
of Wichita Falls Health District Board:
Place 2: Julia Knauff, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 5: Dr. Keith Williamson, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Motion by Councilor Hooker to make the following appointments to the Zoning Board of
Adjustments:
Place 2: David Lane, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 6: Thomas Yoder, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 7: Cari Beesinger Guidry, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 8: Dee Reyes, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Place 9: Jerry Cedrone, term to expire December 31, 2018.
Chair: Warren Gardner, term to expire December 31, 2017.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Item 13 – Resolution #123-2016
10:37:41 AM
Resolution #123-2016
Resolution Confirming an Appointment to the Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service
Commission
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 122-2016 be passed with the
appointment of Laura Fidelie for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Item 14 – Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Motion by Councilor Brown to appoint Brian Hooker as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion seconded by Mayor Santellana and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: Councilor Chenault
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Item 16 – Acceptance of Resignation of District 5 City Councilor Tom Quintero
Motion by Councilor Hooker to accept the resignation of City Councilor District 5, Tom
Quintero,
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: None
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Item 15 – Appointment of City Councilor District 1
10:42:19 AM
Motion by Councilor Smith to appoint David “Eric” West to fill the vacancy as City Councilor
District 1.
Seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Hooker, and Smith.
Nays: Councilor Chenault
Mayor Santellana thanked all those who applied for the position. He welcomed Eric West as
a new councilmember.
The oath of office was given to Councilor West.
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Item 17 - Adjourn
City Council adjourned at 10:46:31 AM.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of December, 2016.
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Stephen Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy B. Norr, TRMC/MMC, City Clerk