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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
March 6, 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
Dr. David Hartman, First Christian Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b
Councilor Gonzalez led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a
Mayor proclaimed March 6, 2007 as "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day in Wichita Falls". Mrs.
Sally Gray and several Campfire kids accepted the proclamation, and Mrs. Gray encouraged
everyone to write a letter and encourage children to do well in school and let them know you love
and support them.
Item 3b
Mayor proclaimed March 11-17, 2007 as Girl Scout Week in Wichita Falls. Mrs. Rachel
Wheat, several Girl Scouts, a Daisy and three Brownies accepted the proclamation on behalf of
the Girl Scouts. Mrs. Wheat thanked the Council for stating the importance of Girl Scouts. She
encouraged parents to sign up their girls and resources. March 9-25 is Girl Scout cookie sales.
Item 3c
Mayor recognized Mark Deason and Kent Kirby, Wichita Falls Cogeneration Plant
Operators. Mrs. Amy Cone, Wichita Falls Health Department, presented Mr. Deason and Mr.
Kirby with Certificates of Achievement in Environmental Excellence.
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Item 3d
Mayor proclaimed March 6, 2007 as "Taste of the Town Day in Wichita Falls", and
encouraged all citizens to attend. Mr. Sheldon Johnson accepted the proclamation and informed
that the proceeds would go to the Red Cross of North Texas. There will be good food and good
entertainment.
Item 3e
Mayor proclaimed March 4-10, 2007 as "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in Wichita
Falls". Meteorologists Skip McBride, TV 3, John Cameron, TV 6, and Rick Smith, National
Weather Service, and weather spotters Charlie Byers, Fernand Hubert, and David Gaines
accepted the proclamation. Mr. Smith expressed appreciation to the Council. He noted that
severe weather is coming up and asked that everyone be prepared. We all work together to get
the word out; you have a good team here. Take heed and be ready. Emphasis was placed on
being prepared and having a plan of action at home.
Item 3f
Mayor recognized Mr. Roger Ritchie, Fire Safety Officer, Fire Department, as Employee of
the Month for March 2007. Mayor presented Mr. Ritchie with a plaque, a check, restaurant
certificate, and theatre passes.
Item 3g
Mr. Eddie Trigg, Wichita Appraisal District, provided information on the Wichita Appraisal
District, its functions and how appraisals are conducted.
Item 4
Don Roberts, 3242 Southwest Drive, spoke against the Patriot Act and asked that Council
pass a resolution to protect the Bill of Rights. He was mainly concerned with the elimination of
habeas corpus.
David Zentgraf, 4664 Sierra Madre, asked Council to waive the 30-day waiting period when
ordinances can go into effect for vehicles for hire. He also asked that the City chauffeur permit
requirement be looked into, and consider accepting a Class B CDL and a motor vehicle report and
background check in lieu of a City chauffeur permit. City Attorney informed that the 30-day waiting
period is a Charter provision and last year the Charter Review Committee did not see a need to
modify that provision. Modification would require a vote and that would be another year before it
could be addressed.
City Council recessed at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.
Item 5
The Minutes were approved as distributed.
Items 6a-7c
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Gonzalez that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ginnings and carried by the following vote.
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Items 6a-7c continued
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez,
and Elmore
Nays: None
Item 6a
RESOLUTION NO. 29-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF STEEL DECK TRUCK SCALES TO RUSTY'S WEIGH
SCALES & SERVICE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,980.00.; 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. 30-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY
OF 2,000 TONS OF CRUSHER RUN TO BORDERLINE TRUCKING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $27,540.00; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
Items 7a-7c
Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received
(a) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corp— November 7, 2006
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District — December 8, 2006
(c) Wichita Falls Park Board — January 25, 2007
Item 8a
A public hearing was held to consider a request to increase the number of Special Service
Vehicles permits to Mike Ledue dba Maineline Limousine, Inc.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. John Burrus presented a report on this request, noting that Mr. Ledue was requesting
two additional permits. He reviewed the report that had been previously provided to the Council.
Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Item 8b
ORDINANCE NO. 21-2007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 103-2005, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLES PERMITTED TO MIKE LEDUE DBA
MAINELINE LIMOUSINE, INC.; 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. 21-2007 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
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Item 8b continued
Nays: None
Item 8c
A public hearing was held to approve a Special Service Vehicle franchise to Mike Kephart
and Harold Kephart dba Primetime Limo.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. John Burrus reviewed his report that was previously provided to Council noting that Mr.
Kephart was requesting seven permits for five limousines and two party buses which carry 16
passengers.
Council expressed concern about liability issues. Mr. Kephart informed that the person
hiring one of his buses had to execute a contract and if necessary he would cancel that contract
which he has done before.
City Attorney noted that if there is a major issue every party would be involved in litigation.
He said that Mr. Kephart should insulate himself as much as he can.
Mr. Kephart informed that two of his employees would be on the party buses at all times,
Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Item 8d
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2007
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING A FRANCHISE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLE TO
MIKE KEPHART AND HAROLD KEPHART DBA PRIME TIME LIMO; 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. 22-2007 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons.
Councilor Ginnings asked that Mr. John Burrus each year prepare a report of unused
vehicle for hire permits for the Council in order to determine if changes are needed. He asked that
staff look at the chauffeur license requirements. He felt that a CDL should be adequate.
City Manager stated that staff will prepare a side by side report for Council of various
requirements One thing that is different is that we do a background check and a CDL does not
require one.
City Clerk clarified what Mr. Ginnings suggested that if they have a CDL it should not be
necessary to obtain a City chauffeur permit. Councilor Ginnings concurred.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez,
and Elmore
Nays: None
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Item 9a
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2007
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10-2007 DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2007 TO
GRANT ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AT 2011
GIDDINGS TO REHABILITATE THE STRUCTURE; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; 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. 23-2007 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Roberts-Burns.
Mr. Bobby Teague, Building Inspection Official, recommended that Mr. Rios be granted
thirty days to obtain ownership and thirty days to obtain a permit and sixty additional days to
complete the project, for a total of 120 days. Mr. Rios agreed with this timeframe.
Councilor Ammons and Councilor Elmore agreed to amend the proposed ordinance by
inserting in Section 1 the number of days suggested by Mr. Teague first above.
Main motion as amended carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez,
and Elmore
Nays: None
Item 9b
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2007
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS REZONING 100 WALNUT STREET, AND THE ADJACENT ALLEY,
MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, AND WALNUT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, FROM LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL; 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. 24-2007 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 9c
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A GENERAL-SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON MAY 12, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILOR AT
LARGE, COUNCILOR DISTRICT 1, AND COUNCILOR DISTRICT 2; AND
SUBMITTING A PROPOSITION ON MEET AND CONFER AND PRESCRIBING
THE FORM OF THE PROPOSITION; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS;
APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; ESTABLISHING PAY RATES FOR
ELECTION WORKERS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; PROVIDING FOR EARLY
VOTING; ESTABLISHING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE ON TWO DAYS OF EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE;
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW
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Item 9c continued
Moved by Councilor Ammons that Ordinance No. 25-2007 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 10a
RESOLULTION NO. 31-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, PROVIDING 30 DAYS NOTICE TO TERMINATE A LEASE WITH THE
SOUTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION GROUP; 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. 31-2007 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez.
Mr. Jim Dockery provided information regarding this lease and the recommendation to
terminate. He noted that the City owns the improvements and the County owns the property. The
City was approached by Work Services Corporation to purchase the facility currently being leased
to the Southside Neighborhood Group. Work Services Corporation operates facilities immediately
adjacent to the Southside Community Center and they have entered into a contract with the State
Hospital to perform the hospital's linen folding services. The County does not see a problem with
this should the City decide to sell to Work Services Corporation.
Work Services Corporation has indicted they would allow the neighborhood groups to use
the facility occasionally for neighborhood group activity meetings but not social functions, however
the Southside Neighborhood Group could use one of the other two community centers for those
functions.
Mr. James Esther, East Lynwood Neighborhood Center, Mr. Arnold Goodner, Vice
President of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Center, Mr. Tim Dutton, President Sunnyside
Neighborhood Center, spoke against terminating this lease and gave reasons for their concerns.
Mr. Jerry Bettenhausen, Executive Director of Work Services Corporation, stated that they
are a member of the Southside Neighborhood Group and they can use the facility with the
restriction that they not have meals or beverages. We will pay for the electricity.
Lindsey Walker, 1411 Trout, works with the Kemp Addition Neighborhood Watch Group,
proposed that the three centers be unified and communicate with each other and be more
inclusive. Members of all three centers need to get together and decide how they can work
together to increase participation and productivity and be more beneficial to the community.
Following a lengthy discussion regarding termination of this lease, Councilor Ginnings
stated that he supported this transaction with the understanding that Mr. Bettenhausen will work
with the Southside Neighborhood Group to provide a meeting space for the two member meetings.
He suggested that the Southside group come back to the Council in the event they cannot live with
the Work Services Corporation's restrictions and we will help you to find another place where you
can continue like you are now.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Hatcher, Gonzalez, and Elmore
Nays: Councilor Roberts-Burns
City Council recessed at 11:40 a.m. and reconvened at 11:50 a.m.
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Item 10b
RESOLUTION NO. 32-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE
AGREEMENT TO THE TEX MEX BASEBALL LEAGUE OF WICHITA FALLS FOR
EXTENDED RESERVATION PRIVILEGE TO USE OF THE BALLFIELD IN
SPUDDER PARK AND WILLIAMS PARK FOR THEIR 2007 ADULT BASEBALL
LEAGUE.; 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. 32-2007 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
Item 10c
RESOLUTION NO. 33-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH WEEKS PARK, L.L.C. FOR INTERIM GOLF COURSE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES; 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. 33-2007 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez.
Mr. Matt Benoit informed that the Eagle Golf, Inc. was now Weeks Park, LLC.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez,
and Elmore
Nays: None
Item 10d
RESOLUTION NO. 34-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WEEKS PARK, L.L.C. FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF WEEKS PARK
GOLF COURSE; 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. 34-2007 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez.
It was noted that Eagle Golf, Inc. was now Weeks Park, LLC.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez,
and Elmore
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Item 10d continued
Nays: None
Item 10e
RESOLUTION NO. 35-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AWARDING BID AND CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION TO WEEKS
PARK GOLF COURSE; 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. 35-2007 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
Item 10f
RESOLUTION NO. 36-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE WICHITA FALLS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2006-2007 BUDGET FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AT THE BUSINESS PARK; 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. 36-2007 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 10a
RESOLUTION NO. 37-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, TO ACCEPT THE WICHITA FALLS BUSINESS PARK — LANDSCAPE
AND IRRIGATION PROJECT, CWF06-732-11 AND AUTHORIZE FINAL
PAYMENT TO LANCO TURF AND SEEDING; 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. 37-2007 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
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Item 10h
RESOLUTION NO. 38-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, TO ACCEPT THE 2006 BUDGET UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
CWF06-550-05 AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BOWLES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; 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. 38-2007 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
Item 10i
RESOLUTION NO. 39-2007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A HANGER AT KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN
AIRPORT FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WORLD WAR I/ CALL FIELD MUSEUM;
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. 39-2007 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Gonzalez
Robert Seabury, 32 Shepherd's Court, provided information on this item.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Lyne, Councilors Ginnings, Ammons, Roberts-Burns, Hatcher, Gonzalez,
and Elmore
Nays: None
Items 11 a (1)-11 a (2)
Tawana Thomas, Convention Visitors Bureau Director, reported on CVB activities and how
it functions in relation to MPEC.
Amy Cone, Health Department, informed that the Health Fair would be held March 31.
City Clerk provided election date information.
Item 11 b
Councilor Roberts-Burns thanked those who prepared the retirement banquet. It was a
wonderful event.
Councilor Elmore asked staff to check on a stop work order at the house located
at the corner of Crescent Lane and City View Lane. It had something to do with the purchase of
illegal materials.
Councilor Elmore mentioned continuing burglaries at gun shops in our City, and asked if
there was an ordinance requiring burglar alarm of businesses that sell weapons, if not there should
be.
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Item 11 b continued
Councilor Elmore noted that Arthur Bea Williams had been introduced at a meeting earlier
this year as Ex-Mayor Pro Tem, and he wanted everyone to know she was the Mayor.
Councilor Elmore mentioned the lack of care of veterans and asked that everyone contact
their federal representatives and let them know that these situations are intolerable. Our soldiers
are not receiving proper equipment in the war and they are not being taken care of when they
come home.
Councilor Ginnings stated that the folks from the Kemp Center for the Arts want to
encourage more participation in their events, especially from the Council. The Kemp Center for
the Arts gave memberships to the City Council. It is a worthy effort and a great cultural thing for
Wichita Falls.
Councilor Ginnings mentioned Mr. Cleaver, a citizen who addressed the Council several
meetings ago. He dressed nicely to come speak to us, but what caught my attention was that he
asked the Council what he should do about a hazardous structure that he owned. He trusted
government enough to ask and that is something you cannot buy, you earn it. I thought it meant a
lot and it reflects favorably on the staff and possibly the Council.
Councilor Hatcher encouraged everyone to go to the Taste of the Town tonight.
Councilor Gonzalez wished his wife a Happy 40th Anniversary.
Councilor Gonzalez asked Mr. Scott Taylor for an update on the test at the water plant. Mr.
Taylor informed that the contract is moving forward and they did test.
Councilor Gonzalez invited everyone to the town hall meeting March 22 at Kickapoo Airport
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Councilor Ammons suggested that when you contact your representatives do not contact
local but state and federal. She commented that United Regional Health Care would like those
V.A. Hospitals here.
Councilor Ammons asked if we were using Reverse Osmosis water at the golf course. Mr.
Taylor informed that we were not; we are using raw water and reused water at the golf course.
Mrs. Tawana Thomas informed that there would be a St. Patrick's Day event downtown but
the information was submitted too late to be included in the CVB bulletin. Councilor Ammons
suggested that everybody get their plans together early and send them to CVB so it can be put in
their bulletin.
Councilor Ammons would like to have a marquee at the MPEC, the corner of Burnett and
Fifth Street announcing Ray Clymer Agriculture events and Kay Yeager Coliseum events. Mr. Bob
Sullivan stated that they would like some sort of signage in all of our MPEC facilities, and that will
be included in our budget for FY 2008.
Councilor Ammons expressed appreciation for the ad in the newspaper about MPEC.
Councilor Elmore informed that the St. Patrick's Day event will be March 17 beginning at 4
p.m. downtown.
Mayor Lyne stated that the big problem was coordinating the information to CVB so it can
be done.
City Council adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED thisaO day of , 2007.
MAYOR
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, March 6, 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: Dr. David Hartman
First Christian Church
(b) Pledge of Allegiance
3. Presentations
(a) Proclamation: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Connie Pollard and Campfire Kids
(b) Proclamation - Girl Scout Week — Rachel Wheat and Scouts
(c) Presentations: Certificates of Achievement in Environmental
Excellence — Health Department
(1) PPG Industries
(2) Wichita Falls Cogeneration Plant
(d) Proclamation - Taste Of The Town -
(e) Proclamation - Severe Weather Awareness Week
Skip McBride, Ch. 3; John Cameron, Ch. 6; Rick Smith, NWS
(f) Employee Of The Month — Roger Ritchie, Fire Department
(g) Wichita Appraisal District - Information Session On Appraisal
Process by Eddie Trigg
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.
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Page 2
5. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2007 Regular Meeting of the
Mayor and City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Resolutions
(a) Resolution Authorizing Award Of Bid For Steel Deck Truck
Scales To Rusty's Weigh Scales & Service, Inc., In The Amount
Of $64,980.00 (Council Bill #50)
(b) Resolution Authorizing Award Of Bid For 2,000-Tons Of
Crusher Run To Borderline Trucking In The Amount Of
$27,540.00. (Council Bill #51)
7. Receive Minutes
(a) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corp., Nov. 27, 2006
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, Dec. 8, 2006
(c) Wichita Falls Park Board, January 25, 2007
REGULAR AGENDA
8. (a) Public Hearing To Consider A Request To Increase The
Number Of Special Service Permits To Maineline Limousine,
Inc.
(b) An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 103-2005 To Increase
The Number Of Special Service Vehicles Permitted To Mike
Ledue Dba Maineline Limousine, Inc. (Council Bill #52)
(c) Public Hearing On A Special Service Vehicle Franchise For
Mike Kephart And Harold Kephart DBA Prime Time Limo
(d) Ordinance Authorizing A Franchise For Special Service
Vehicles To Mike Kephart and Harold Kephart DBA Prime Time
Limo (Council Bill #53)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Page 3
9. Ordinances
(a) Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 10-2007 Dated February
6, 2007 To Grant Additional Time For The Owner Of The
Property At 2011 Giddings To Rehabilitate The Structure
(Council Bill #54)
(b) Ordinance Rezoning 100 Walnut Street, And The Adjacent
Alley, Mississippi Avenue, And Walnut Street Right-Of-Way
From Light Industrial To General Commercial (Council Bill #55)
(c) Ordinance Calling A General-Special Municipal Election To Be
Held On May 12, 2007, For The Purpose Of Electing A
Councilor At Large, Councilor District 1 , And Councilor District
2; And Submitting A Proposition On Meet And Confer (Council
Bill #56)
10. Resolutions
(a) Resolution Providing 30 Days Notice To Terminate A Lease
With The Southside Neighborhood Action Group (Council Bill
#57)
(b) Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A License
Agreement To The Tex Mex Baseball League Of Wichita Falls
For Extended Reservation Privilege To Use Of The Ballfield In
Spudder Park And Williams Park For Their 2007 Adult Baseball
League. (Council Bill #58)
(c) A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An
Agreement With Eagle Golf, Inc. For Interim Golf Course
Maintenance Services (Council Bill #59)
(d) A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A
Management Services Agreement With Eagle Golf, Inc. For
The Management Of Weeks Park Golf Course (Council Bill
#60)
(e) A Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract For A Renovation To
Weeks Park Golf Course (Council Bill #61)
(f) A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To The Wichita Falls
Economic Development Corporation 2006-2007 Budget For
Landscape Maintenance At The Business Park (Council Bill
#62)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Page 4
(g) Resolution To Accept The Wichita Falls Business Park —
Landscape And Irrigation Project, CWF06-732-11 And
Authorize Final Payment To Lanco Turf And Seeding (Council
Bill #63)
(h) Resolution To Accept The 2006 Budget Utility Improvement
Project, CWF06-550-05 And Authorize Final Payment To
Bowles Construction Co. (Council Bill #64)
(i) Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Hanger At Kickapoo
Downtown Airport For The Purpose Of A World War I/Call Field
Museum (Council Bill #65)
11. Other Council Matters
(a) Staff Council Discussion
(1) CVB Activity Report
(2) Update On Election Calendar
(b) Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
12. 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
2007 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk