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Min 03/20/2007 49 L.. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building March 20, 2007 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 Jim Ginnings - Councilors Linda Ammons - 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 Pastor Tim Wheat, Colonial Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Item 2b Councilor Gonzalez led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Item 3 Sheila Catron and Kathy Mickus, representatives from the Junior League of Wichita Falls, and Mr. Jack Murphy presented the City with a check in the amount of$7,599.62 from the 2006 Falls Fest Project. Mayor Lyne accepted the check on behalf of the City and expressed appreciation to the Junior League and those involved in this event. Item 4 No one signed up to speak this morning. Item 5 The Minutes were approved as distributed with a clarification. Items 6a-6d City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. 50 Items 6a-6d continued Moved by Councilor Hatcher that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received (a) Tax Increment Financing Board #1 — December 21, 2006 (b) Animal Shelter Advisory Committee —January 18, 2007 (c) Traffic Safety Commission — February 7, 2007 (d) Economic Development Corporation — February 23, 2007 Item 7a ORDINANCE NO. 26-2007 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE PROJECT PLAN WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN, DATED FEBRUARY, 1989 (ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE #9-89) AND AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1987 WITH THE WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (WFISD); PROVIDING EXEMPTION FROM PARTICIPATION IN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE #1 INCREMENT CONTRIBUTION FOR THE REMAINING TIME UNTIL DISTRICT EXPIRATION ON DECEMBER 31, 2008; 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. 26-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 7b ORDINANCE NO. 27 -2007 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) FUND #1 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,764.00 FOR FAQADE IMPROVEMENTS AT 609 EIGHTH STREET; 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. 27-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None 51 Item 7c ORDINANCE NO. 28-2007 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) ZONE #1 FUND IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 TO DEVELOP A DOWNTOWN PLAN FOR WICHITA FALLS; 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. 28-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 7d ORDINANCE NO. 29-2007 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3070, 3130 AND 5715 OF APPENDIX B, ZONING, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO ALLOW BED AND BREAKFAST INNS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS; 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. 29-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 7e ORDINANCE NO. 30-2007 ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING, AND VACATING REED DRIVE WHICH ABUTS 3100 NORTHEAST DRIVE TO THE SOUTH AND CUTS THROUGH 3100 NORTHEAST DRIVE TO THE NORTHEAST AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO RESIDE AT 3100 NORTHEAST DRIVE, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED PLAT MAP ENTITLED ATTACHMENT "A" AND ATTACHMENT "B". TOTAL ABANDONMENT IS EQUAL TO APPROXIMATELY 24,914 SQUARE FEET. REED STREET IS AN UNPAVED PAPER STREET; 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. 30-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None 52 Item 7f ORDINANCE NO. 31-2007 ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING, AND VACATING AN UN-USED PORTION OF DITTO LANE BETWEEN RATHGEBER ROAD AND OLD JACKSBORO HIGHWAY WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 25,520 SQUARE FEET, AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED PLAT MAP ENTITLED ATTACHMENT "A" AND ATTACHMENT "B"; 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. 31-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 7g ORDINANCE NO. 32-2007 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PROGRAM FOR THE 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AND MAKING BUDGETARY APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND OF THE CITY; 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. 32-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8a RESOLUTION NO. 40-2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, APPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS WITH MACHINING SOLUTIONS AND AFFILIATED ENERGY PRODUCTS AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE WICHITA FALLS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $470,880; 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. 40-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None 53 Item 8b RESOLUTION NO. 41-2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH AETC HOUSING L.P. THAT PROVIDES MUNICIPAL SERVICES AS PART OF THE MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION INITIATIVE; 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. 41-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8c RESOLUTION NO. 42 -2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ENDORSING AN APPLICATION TO THE WICHITA FALLS 4B SALES TAX CORPORATION FOR MPEC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Ammons that Resolution No. 42-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez. Moved by Councilor Ammons to increase the proposed amount from $325,000 to $425,000. The additional funds would be for signage for MPEC events to be located on 5th Street. Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore. City Attorney noted that the total amount in the proposed ordinance was $400,000 and that would be the appropriate place to amend those figures. Councilor Ammons and Councilor Elmore withdrew their motion and second. Moved by Councilor Ammons to amend Section 1 of the proposed ordinance by increasing the amount from $400,000 to $500,000. Motion seconded by Councilor Roberts-Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Councilor Ginnings noted that the basis for this amendment was for MPEC event signage on 5`h Street. Main motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None 54 Item 8d RESOLUTION NO. 43 -2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO AMEND CURRENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING APPRAISAL AND REVENUE CAPS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Ammons that Resolution No. 43-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Elmore and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8e RESOLUTION NO. 44 -2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO FURNISH AND APPLY COAT-TAR REJUVENATOR TO TAXIWAY "B" AT THE KICKAPOO AIRPORT TO HI-LITE MARKINGS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $28.273.32; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Elmore that Resolution No. 44-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Hatcher and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Item 8f RESOLUTION NO. 45-2007 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A 446 SQUARE FOOT TRIANGULAR SHAPED PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED BEHIND 2941 SOUTH SHEPHERDS GLEN, AND THE SALE OF A 0.14 ACRE RECTANGULAR SHAPED PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED OUT OF BLOCK 8 IRRIGATION SUBDIVISION OF THE J. A. SCOTT SURVEY, WICHITA FALLS, WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS; 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. 45-2007 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None 55 Item 9a Assistant City Manager Matt Benoit reported on the 2007 Fire Works display event. He informed that $25,000 was budgeted and this was an off year for the Sheppard Fest fireworks display. We received four proposals from fireworks vendors. We have enough from the $15,000 and from water bill donations from citizens for a $17,000 display. That will be a nice display but we hope it will be larger than that. It will be held July 3 at MPEC. We are trying to make the event more than a fireworks display and the MPEC location will provide sponsorship opportunities. Mayor stated that the City of Burkburnett is having their big 100 year celebration on July 4 and will include a fireworks display as well and that is why we decided on the July 3 date. City Manager reminded Council that he would like to have their response on the Strategic Plan information provided to them by this Friday. Item 9b Councilor Roberts-Burns thanked Mr. John Burrus for attending the Sunnyside Neighborhood Watch meeting. Councilor Ginnings said he had received emails commending Mr. Bob Sullivan and his staff for their handling of events at MPEC. He commended Mr. Sullivan and his staff. Councilor Ginnings mentioned the letters in the newspaper commending United Regional Health Care System for the care they give patients. United Regional Health Care System works real hard on exit polls and they received 90% approval on patient care from those polls. Councilor Ginnings asked that Eddie Trigg, Wichita Appraisal District, be asked to give a briefing on exemptions that are and are not in place. Also to calculate the cost of this exemptions, in particular the City's budget Councilor Hatcher was at the local Comptroller's Office and received citizen concerns about the parking there and around that building. The limited parking is being abused and people are parking in those slots all day. He asked that the limited parking be enforced. Councilor Hatcher informed that there are still ZZ Top tickets left and he encouraged that this and other events be supported by attending them. We should support the things we have here in our community. Councilor Gonzalez saw the letters in the newspaper commending MPEC staff and he thanked the MPEC staff for doing such a good job and how they handle events there. Councilor Gonzalez invited everyone to attend the town hall meeting that will be held this Thursday, March 22 at Kickapoo Airport. Councilor Ammons mentioned the parking at and around the Marchman Building and asked that the limited parking be enforced. She mentioned that the employees were provided parking in the surrounding lots but they are not using them and are parking in the limited parking. Councilor Ammons referred to the resolution regarding the MPEC improvements and asked that the City Auditorium be included on the 5th Street signage. Councilor Ammons mentioned that the Ray Clymer Agriculture facility is a great place to hold chili cook-off's. She attended one there and it was great. Councilor Ammons informed that Roby Christi had mentioned to her that the Best Western was charging $290/night with a three night minimum for the Hotter 'N Hell. She said that price gouging concerns her and the fact that the City does not have anything in place to address this. I hope we have other people renting to these Hotter 'N Hell riders. We want them to come to our City. Mr. Bob Sullivan stated that Tawana Thomas, CVB Director, will meet with the Hotel Motel Association and address this concern with them. He is also checking with other cities in other states to see how they handle this type of concern. Councilor Ammons asked that he keep the Council apprised. Councilor Ammons informed that the Dog Parade would be held April 21 at Lucy Park and proceeds go to the Humane Society and the Animal Reclaim Center. It begins at 10 a.m. 56 ' Item 9b continued Mayor Lyne also mentioned the letters commending Mr. Bob Sullivan and his staff. He recognized Bobby Faulkner stating that this is the kind of people we like to have. Everyone was very helpful and that is a good thing in order for people to keep coming back. Mayor Lyne reported that the Chief's Crime Report showed that crime was down in our City. It just does not happen; it takes constant effort and diligence by our officers and Police Department. Mayor Lyne mentioned the Drug Task Force situation and stated that alternates are being looked into. It is an expensive program but we will find ways to keep handling it. Mayor Lyne mentioned that Phyllis Cowling, United Regional Health Care System CEO is doing a great job for them as well as for our community. Item 10 Moved by Councilor Ginnings to appoint Larry Sanner to Place 4 of the MPEC Advisory Board with term to expire December 31, 2008. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Moved by Councilor Gonzales to appoint Mr. Michael Latham to Place 5 of the MPEC Advisory Board with term to expire December 31, 2008. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None Moved by Councilor Ammons to appoint Mr. Ashton Gustafson to Place 3 of the MPEC Advisory Board with term to expire December 31, 2007. Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore Nays: None City Council adjourned at 10:35 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 2007. MAYOR ATT ST: 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 20, 2007, Beginning At 8:30 A.M. City Council: Mayor Lanham Lyne, Councilors Jim Ginnings, Linda Ammons, Dorothy Roberts-Burns, Rick Hatcher, Ray Gonzalez, and Charles Elmore. 1 . Call to Order 2. (a) Invocation: Pastor Tim Wheat Colonial Baptist Church (b) Pledge of Allegiance 3. Presentation - 2006 Falls Fest Proceeds by Junior League 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 March 6, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Receive Minutes (a) Tax Increment Financing Board #1 , December 21 , 2006 (b) Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, January 18, 2007 (c) Traffic Safety Commission, February 7, 2007 (d) Economic Development Corporation, February 23, 2007 City Council Agenda Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Page 2 REGULAR AGENDA 7. Ordinances (a) Ordinance Amending the Project Plan With Tax Increment Finance Plan Dated February, 1989, And Authorizing The Amendment Of An Agreement Dated February 3, 1987, With The Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD), Providing Exemption From Participation In Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #1 Increment Contribution For The Remaining Time Until Zone Expiration On December 31 , 2008 (Council Bill #66) (b) Ordinance Making An Appropriation From The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Fund #1 In The Amount Not To Exceed $23,764.00 For Improvements And Fagade Rehabilitation At 609 Eighth Street. (Council Bill #67) (c) Ordinance Making An Appropriation From The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Fund #1 In The Amount Not To Exceed $100,000.00 For A Downtown Plan (Council Bill #68) (d) Ordinance Amending Sections 3070, 3130 And 5715 Of Appendix B, Zoning, City Of Wichita Falls, Texas, Code Of Ordinances, To Allow Bed And Breakfast Inns As A Conditional Use In Single Family Districts. (Council Bill #69) (e) Ordinance Closing, Abandoning, and Vacating Reed Drive Which Abuts 3100 Northeast Drive To The South And Cuts Through 3100 Northeast Drive To The Northeast, As Requested By The Property Owners Who Reside At 3100 Northeast Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas, As Indicated On The Attached Plat Map Entitled Attachment "A" And Attachment "B". Total Abandonment Is Equal To Approximately 24,914 Square Feet. Reed Drive Is An Unpaved Paper Street (Council Bill #70) (f) Ordinance Closing, Abandoning, And Vacating An Un-Used Portion Of Ditto Lane Between Rathgeber Road And Old Jacksboro Highway Which Is Approximately 25,520 Square Feet, As Indicated On The Attached Plat Map Entitled Attachment "A" And Attachment "B". (Council Bill #71 ) (g) Ordinance Accepting Grant Funds From The U.S. Department Of Homeland Security For The 2006 Homeland Security Grant And Making Budgetary Appropriations In The Special Revenue Fund In The Amount Of $106,481.81 (Council Bill #72) City Council Agenda Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Page 3 8. Resolutions (a) A Resolution Approving Economic Development Incentive Agreements With Machining Solutions And Affiliated Energy Products And Approving Amendments To The Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation In The Amount of $470,880 (Council Bill #73) (b) Resolution Amending An Agreement With AETC Housing L.P. That Provides Municipal Services As Part Of The Military Housing Privatization Initiative (Council Bill #74) (c) A Resolution Endorsing An Application To The Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation For Improvements To MPEC Facilities (Council Bill #75 (d) Resolution Expressing Opposition To Legislative Efforts To Amend Current Laws And Regulations Governing Appraisal And Revenue Caps (Council Bill #76) (e) Resolution Authorizing Award Of Bid To Furnish And Apply Coal-Tar Rejuvenator To Taxiway "B" At The Kickapoo Airport (Council Bill #77) (g) Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of A 446 Square Foot Triangular Shaped Parcel Of Land Located Behind 2941 South Shepherds Glen, And The Sale Of A 0.14 Acre Rectangular Shaped Parcel Of Land Located Out Of Block 8 Irrigation Subdivision Of The J. A. Scott Survey, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas (Council Bill #78) 9. Other Council Matters (a) Staff Council Discussion (b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. 10. Appointments To The Wichita Falls/Wichita County MPEC Advisory Board. 11. Adjourn City Council Agenda Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Page 4 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 2007 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.). City Clerk