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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 17, 2017
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
January 17, 2017
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
Jesse Brown - Councilors
DeAndra Chenault -
Brian Hooker -
Romeo Montez -
Michael Smith -
Eric West -
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 2a - Invocation
Pastor Isaac Butterworth, First Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
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Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3 –Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items
That Are Not on the City Council Agenda.
8:32:20 AM
There were no comments given.
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Item 4 – 5 - Consent Items
8:32:36 AM
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Hooker that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Smith, Hooker, Brown, Montez, West, and Chenault.
Nays: None
Item 4 - Approval of Minutes of the January 3, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council
Item 5 - Receive Minutes
Minutes of the following committee were received:
(a) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, November 8, 2016
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Item 6a – Resolution #03 -2017
8:33:01 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 03-2017
Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of Three (3) Pierce Enforcer Custom Fire
Pumpers and one (1) Pierce Ascendant Custom Fire Ladder Truck to Siddons-Martin
Emergency Group, LLC through The Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative in the Amount of
$2,523,310
Moved by Councilor Brown that Resolution No. 03-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
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Item 6b – Resolution #04 -2017
8:42:46 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 04-2017
Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of One (1) Squad Vehicle to BFX Fire
Apparatus through the TXMAS Purchasing Cooperative in the Amount of $160,000
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 04-2017 be passed.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
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Item 6c – Resolution #05 -2017
8:45:06 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 05-2017
Resolution Approving a Meet and Confer Agreement to Modify Section 143.028(a) of the
Texas Local Government Code (Municipal Civil Service) and Modifying Section 143.028 of
the City of Wichita Falls’ Firefighters and Police Officers’ Civil Service Rules Relating to
the Promotional Eligibility of Firefighters
Moved by Councilor West that Resolution No. 05-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith.
Discussion was held about the waiting times, a possible detriment to retention, and the
need to address another section regarding exams.
Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, said she also questioned the time frame for promotional
eligibility. She said some recruits are already skilled and the wait seems unfair. She suggested
a waiver to the policy.
Chief Reese said there is a provision for military service, but there are dual certifications
required for firefighters.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Chenault, Hooker, Smith, and West
Nays: Brown, Montez
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Item 6d – Resolution #06 -2017
9:04:06 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 06-2017
Resolution Approving a Modified Agreement Under the Meet and Confer Process to Alter
the Hiring Process for the Wichita Falls Fire Department
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 06-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
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Item 6e – Resolution #07-2017
9:07:40 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 07-2017
Resolution Accepting or Rejecting Sealed Bids for 46 Excess City Trustee Parcels and
Authorizing Execution of Deeds to Convey Title
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 07-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker.
Mike Minton, 3400 Armstrong, said the issues with this type of property are with
maintenance and infrastructure. He said the council needs to find things to do with the property
on that side of town.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
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Item 7a - Staff Reports
Update on Phase II of the City’s Wayfinding Signage Project
9:51:49 AM
John Burrus said the bids for Phase II came in higher than expected and he is looking
for direction from the council. He reviewed the Wayfinding Program. A master plan was
developed for signage to promote the city in a consistent manner. The plan was adopted by the
council with a cost estimate of $2.1 million. Phase I was completed in 2016. Mr. Burrus
highlighted remaining work, including downtown/MPEC and facilities signage, highway and
vehicle directional signs, and trail signs. He reviewed options for Phase II and noted bids were
opened in December. The lowest bid was $558,487, which is $139,987 short of budget.
Options include finding additional funding, reducing the scope of work, or ending the program.
Darron Leiker recommended finding additional funds, particularly the 4B Sales Tax
Corporation. Councilmembers asked questions about specific locations and the ability to do
some of the work in-house. Support was expressed for continuing with the program and asking
the 4B Corporation for additional funding.
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Quarterly MPEC Operating Update
10:19:42 AM
Brian Hoffman, local General Manager for Spectra Management, presented his first
quarterly report. He gave an overview of Spectra Management. He said all except one of the
former employees stayed on with the company although some have resigned since the change
in management in October 2016. He reviewed staffing and vacancies. Management site visits
were noted. An audit of facility management will be conducted in February. WiFi upgrades at
the exhibit hall are the first priority. Food and beverage upgrades have been made, including
uniforms for workers and food service items. A new catering menu has been implemented.
Concession upgrades are planned. Over 90 meetings have been held with event sponsors. He
said there were 28 event days in October, 28 event days in November, and 20 event days in
December. He said some of the concerts confirmed included Travis Tritt, Foreigner, and
Gabriel Iglesias, with more to be announced soon. Mr. Hoffman reviewed changes in security
and showed photos of a recent event. He said the next quarter will include more meetings and
events, working with the city and CVB regarding the hotel project, Wildcats and Nighthawk
events, and more quality entertainment.
Councilor Montez asked that the company continue their contributions to non-profit
agencies. Mr. Hoffman said they will come up with a community project, and the MPEC staff
will all volunteer at that event.
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Item 7b – Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
10:52:04 AM
Members of the City Council presented the following matters:
Councilor Montez said he is still “getting his feet wet” in learning about the city.
Councilor Chenault invited attendance at the Martin Luther King prayer breakfast and the
Reading is Power banquet. She thanked Chief Borrego for the ride-along.
Councilor Brown thanked the staff and expressed excitement about the full council. He
invited the public to the upcoming strategic planning session.
Councilor West thanked the staff for answering his questions. He said the city’s website is
phenomenal and contains so much information.
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Item 8 – Executive Sessions
City Council went into Executive Session at 10:55:38 AM in accordance with Texas Government
Code §551.072 and §551.071.
City Council reconvened at 12:01:14 PM
Mayor Santellana announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive
Session.
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Item 9 – Adjourn
City Council adjourned at 12:01:25 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2017.
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Stephen Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy B. Norr, TRMC/MMC, City Clerk