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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 16, 2010
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.
Glenn Barham - Mayor
Dorothy Roberts-Burns - Mayor Pro Tern
Linda Ammons - Councilors
Michael Smith -
Rick Hatcher -
Tim Ingle -
Mary Ward -
Jim Dockery - Assistant City Manager
Miles Risley - City Attorney
Lydia Ozuna - City Clerk
Mayor Barham called the meeting to order.
Item 2a
Captain Bill Shafer, Salvation Army, gave the invocation.
Item 2b
Mayor Barham led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a
Mr. Jerry Vandiver, on behalf of Keep Wichita Falls Beautiful, presented the City
a Governor's Commendation Achievement Award of Excellence for preserving a clean
and beautiful environment in Texas. Mayor Barham accepted the Plaque on behalf of
the City.
Item 3b
Mayor proclaimed November 2010 as "National Home Health Month in
Wichita Falls", and encouraged everyone to recognize the important role of home
health care providers and thank them for their work.
Item 4
Bill Scantlin and Sandi Stahr, Workforce Solutions, thanked the City for their
participation in their Summer Youth Program. The City of Wichita Falls is the biggest
supporter by placing over 50 youth in City jobs. They hope to continue partnering with the
City. Mr. Scantlin and Ms Stahr recognized the Human Resources Division for their help and
in particular Rosie Nauman, who was presented with a plaque and roses for all the work she
did.
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Item 5
Minutes of the November 2, 2010 Regular City Council meeting were approved as
distributed.
Items 6-7d
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Ammons that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 6
RESOLUTION NO. 126-2010
Resolution Approving The Programs And Expenditures Of The Wichita
Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation Board Of Directors, including the Lake
Wichita Dog Park Project in the amount of$10,000
Items 7a-7d
Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received.
(a) Traffic Safety Commission, August 4, 2010
(b) Park Board, September, 23, 2010
(c) Landmark Commission, September 30, 2010
(d) 4B Sales Tax Corporation, September 8, 2010
Item 8a
ORDINANCE NO. 63-2010
Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas,
Amending Subsection A Of Section 6.10, "Lots And Setbacks", Of
Appendix A Of The City Of Wichita Falls Code Of Ordinances To Allow
Lots Separated From Public Streets Only By A Strip Of Land Used For
Utility, Pipeline, Or Railroad Purposes To Be Platted Without Street
Frontage
Moved by Councilor Smith that the Ordinance No. 63-2010 be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle.
Mr. Marty Odom, Community Development Planner, informed that a correction
needed to be made to Item A. 3. by removing the words"and utility".
City Attorney informed that there would be a formatting change of re-indentation to
include the three exceptions.
Moved by Councilor Hatcher to amend the proposed ordinance by removing the
words "and utility" from Item A. 3, as well as providing for formatting and re-indentation to
include the three exceptions.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
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Item 8a continued
Main motion as amended carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 8b
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2010
Ordinance Closing An Alley Consisting Of Approximately 7,500 Square
Feet In The 1300 Block Of Lamar Street (in Block 215 of the Original
Townsite), and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to retain an easement over said area
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Ordinance No. 64-2010 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 8c
ORDINANCE NO. 65-2010
Ordinance Closing, Abandoning, And Vacating A Previously Dedicated
30-Foot Drainage Easement Located Behind 4806 Royal Oak Street
Consisting Of Approximately 2,520 Square Feet, And A 10-Foot Utility
Easement Located Across The Back Portion Of 4806 Royal Oak Street
Consisting Of Approximately 840 Square Feet, In Lot 4, Block 13, Sikes
Estates Section F-2 Addition
Moved by Councilor Ammons that Ordinance No. 65-2010 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Bums, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 8d
ORDINANCE NO. 66-2010
Ordinance Amending the Composition of Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Financing District, Reinvestment Zone#2
Moved by Councilor Hatcher that Ordinance No. 66-2010 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ward and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
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Item 9a
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2010
Resolution Awarding Bid For The 2011 Street Crack Seal Project
(CWF11-100-01) to JLT Corporation, In An Estimated Total Amount Of
$124,319
Moved by Councilor Roberts-Burns that Resolution No. 127-2010 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ward and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 9b
RESOLUTION NO. 128-2010
Resolution Awarding Bid For The Rehabilitation Of Lift Station No. 17,
(CWF10-550-11) To Bowles Construction Company, In An Estimated
Total Amount Of$121,000
Moved by Councilor Ammons that Resolution No. 128-2010 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ingle and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 9c
RESOLUTION NO. 129-2010
Resolution Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas, Authorizing the
Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc. (CAPP) To Negotiate An
Extension To The Current Electric Supply And Necessary Related
Services Agreement With Next Era For A Fixed Price Per Kwh
That Is Lower Than Contract Rates For 2011-2013, Said
Extension To Continue Until December 31, 2018; Authorizing
CAPP To Act As An Agent On Behalf Of The City To Enter Into A
Contract For Electricity; Authorizing The Chairman Of CAPP To
Execute An Extension To The Current Electric Supply Agreement
For Deliveries Of Electricity Effective January 1, 2011 Or As Soon
After Finalization Of A Contract As Possible; Committing To
Budget For Energy Purchases And To Honor The City's
Commitments To Purchase Power Through CAPP For Its
Electrical Needs Through December 31, 2018
Moved by Councilor Hatcher that Resolution No. 129-2010 be passed
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Barham, Councilors Ammons, Smith, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Ingle,
and Ward
Nays: None
Item 10a
There were no staff reports.
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Item 10b
Council members brought up the following matters.
Councilor Ammons:
Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilor Ingle:
a) Thanked City Attorney and his staff for their good work.
b) Asked for an update on the Fire Academy applicants. Fire Chief
Foster provided an update.
c) Continued utilization of MSU interns at the City
Councilor Hatcher:
a) Harrell Street Residents concerned about emergency vehicles
maneuvering the narrow street when vehicles are parked on both
sides between Peckham and Glenwood. Staff will check into that.
b) Wesley United Methodist Church pancake feed December 4; he has
tickets.
c) Legal left turn on red at Arby's
Councilor Smith:
a) Media event this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for the new"Touring Wichita
Falls History" Brochure at the Museum of North Texas History.
b) Fire Department held a high rise fire drill down town and it was very
successful and well done.
Councilor Ward:
a) District 5 area around SAFB near the gate needs to be addressed; the
area is not well kept. She requested it be placed on a future agenda.
b) District 5 has only two parks and a lot of land; she would like for Jack
Murphy to consider that area for future parks.
Councilor Roberts-Burns:
a) Complaints about two trains halting traffic on 7th Street for 30-40
minutes. She thinks something can be done about that.
Mayor Barham;
Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day and encouraged everyone
that was traveling to travel safe.
Item 11
City Council adjourned 9:33 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of A o��� 2010.
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GLENN BARHAM
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Lydia Ozuna
City Clerk
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Glenn Barham, Mayor
Linda Ammons, Councilor At Large
Michael Smith, District 1 -
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of A Tim Ingle, District 4
T E X A S Mary Ward, District 5
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Darron Leiker, City Manager --
Miles Risley, City Attorney
Lydia Ozuna, City Clerk
Notice Of Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Wichita
Falls, Texas, To Be Held In The City Council Chambers, Memorial Auditorium,
1300 Seventh Street, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Beginning At 8:30 A.M.
Item # Bill #
1. Call To Order
2. (a) Invocation: Captain Bill Shafer
Salvation Army
(b) Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Presentations
(a) Presentation - Certificate - Keep Wichita Falls Beautiful
(b) Proclamation — National Home Health Care Month
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 The November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting Of The
Mayor And City Council
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolution Approving The Programs And Expenditures Of The #189
Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation Board Of Directors,
Including The Lake Wichita Dog Park Project In The Amount Of
$10,000
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Page 2
7. Receive Minutes
(a) Traffic Safety Commission, August 4, 2010
(b) Park Board, September 23, 2010
(c) Landmark Commission, September 30, 2010
(d) 4B Sales Tax Corporation, September 8, 2010
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Ordinances
(a) Ordinance Amending Subsection A Of Section 6.10, #190
"Lots And Setbacks", Of Appendix A Of The City Of
Wichita Falls Code Of Ordinances To Allow Lots
Separated From Public Streets Only By A Strip Of Land
Used For Utility, Pipeline, Or Railroad Purposes To Be
Platted Without Street Frontage
(b) Ordinance Closing An Alley Consisting Of #191
Approximately 7,500 Square Feet In The 1300 Block Of
Lamar Street (In Block 215 Of The Original Townsite),
And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All
Documents Necessary To Retain An Easement Over
Said Area
(c) Ordinance Closing, Abandoning, And Vacating A #192
Previously Dedicated 30 Foot Drainage Easement
Located Behind 4806 Royal Oak Street Consisting Of
Approximately 2,520 Square Feet And A 10 Foot Utility
Easement Located Across The Back Portion Of 4806
Royal Oak Street Consisting Of Approximately 840
Square Feet, in Lot 4, Block 13, Sikes Estates Section F-
2 Addition
(d) Ordinance Amending the Composition of Board of #193
Directors of Tax Increment Financing District,
Reinvestment Zone #2
9. Resolutions
(a) Resolution Awarding Bid For The 2011 Street Crack Seal #194
Project (CWF11-100-01) To JILT Corporation, In An
Estimated Total Amount Of$124,319
(b) Resolution Awarding Bid For The Rehabilitation Of Lift #195
Station No. 17, (CWF10-550-11) To Bowles Construction
Company, In An Estimated Total Amount Of$121,000
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Page 3
(c) Resolution Authorizing The Cities Aggregation Power #196
Project, Inc. (CAPP) To Negotiate An Extension To The
Current Electric Supply And Necessary Related Services
Agreement With Next Era For A Fixed Price Per kWh
That Is Lower Than Contract Rates For 2011-2013, To
Continue Until December 31, 2018; Authorizing CAPP To
Act On Behalf Of The City To Enter Into A Contract For
Electricity; and Committing To Budget For Energy
Purchases Through December 31, 2018
10. Other Council Matters
(a) Staff Council Discussion
(b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council.
11. Adjourn
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any street, water pipe, sewer, drainage structure, department, employee, contract or real property interest
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551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084, and/or 551.087.
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
2010 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk