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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
June 6, 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 L. Santellana - Mayor
Michael Smith - Councilors
DeAndra Chenault -
Jesse Brown -
Romeo Montez -
Eric West -
Brian Hooker - Absent
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
Councilor Montez gave the invocation. Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3a –Employee of the Month – Brian Lester, Human Resources/Risk Management
8:32:16 AM
Christi Klyn introduced Brian Lester, Risk Safety Specialist, as the Employee of the
Month. Mayor Santellana presented a plaque, a letter of appreciation, restaurant voucher , and a
check to Mr. Lester and thanked him for his service.
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Item 3b – Proclamation - Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers Week,
Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers
8:35:56 AM
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation establishing June 8-10, 2017 as Texas State
Federation of Square and Round Dancers Weekend in Wichita Falls. He urged citizens to
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attend the dance festival. A representative from the dance group invited attendance at the
dance festival and to learn how to square dance. They also invited people to view the square
dancing exhibit at the Museum of North Texas History.
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Item 4-6e- Consent Items
8:39:32 AM
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Mo ved by Councilor Smith that the consent items be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Montez, and Smith.
Nays: None
Item 4 - Approval of Minutes of the May 16, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City
Council
Item 5a – Resolution #75-2017
Resolution #75-2017
Resolution Authorizing Award of Bid for the City’s Estimated Annual Requirement of
Automotive Lubricating Oils and Grease to Western Marketing, Inc., in the Amount of
$115,479.70
Item 5b – Resolution #76-2017
Resolution Amending Resolution No. 26-2017, Which Authorized the City Manager to
Make Application to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grant Program in the
Amount of $59,000.00, by Agreeing to Return the Funds in Full in the Event of Loss or
Misuse; Designating the City Manager as the Grantee’s Authorized Official; and
Specifically Identifying the Grant by Number
Item 6 - Receive Minutes
Minutes of the following boards and commissions were received:
(a) Board of Adjustment, August 17, 2016
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, January 13 , 2017
(c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, March 30, 2017
(d) Planning & Zoning Commission, April 12, 2017
(e) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation, May 1, 2017
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Item 7a – Ordinance #17-2017
8:41:00 AM
Ordinance #17-2017
Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas Chapter
94, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Article I, In General, by the Addition of
Section 94-18, Street Medians; Providing a Repealer Clause; Providing for Inclusion in
the Code; Providing for Severability
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 17-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 7b – Ordinance #18-2017
8:43:01 AM
Ordinance #18-2017
Ordinance Re-Opening That Section of Travis Street Located in the MPEC South Addition
North of Fifth Street Which Was Previously Vacated and Abandoned by Ordinance 153-94
on December 20, 1994 as Shown and Depicted on the Attached Location Map and
Exhibit “A”
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 18-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 7c – Ordinance #19-2017
8:46:12 AM
Ordinance #19-2017
Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 0.241 Acres of Land at 4005 Gossett from Single
Family-2 Residential (SF-2) to Limited Commercial (LC) and Amending the Land Use Plan
to Change the Area from Low Density Residential to Light Commercial
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 19-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Montez.
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Norm Cochran, 4651 Sierra Madre, said this is a confusing conglomerate but he is glad
to see the councilors getting involved. He said if the discussion is taking this long and there are
many questions, it should be delayed.
Beau Clark, 2601 Harrison, spoke as a representative for the development group. He
said this is a zoning case recommended by the city staff. He said the Planning and Zoning
Commission vote was 5-4 against the rezoning.
Michael Burton, Abilene, Texas, showed pictures of the location of Buffalo Wild Wings in
Abilene. He said there are 6 locations in their franchise. He said they take aesthetics and
landscaping to a higher level. He said if the rezoning is not approved, they will try to proceed
without the additional parking, which will allow parking spillage into the residential streets. He
wants to be a good neighbor. He said he would consider a masonry wall abutting the adjoining
residential lot. He noted they are a family restaurant rather than a sports bar and generally
have less than 20% revenue from alcohol sales.
Mr. Clark reviewed the current site plan. He said two homes will be demolished. He
discussed commercial growth in the area and the effect on the residences. He showed site
plans as it would be with or without the additional parking, including landscaping to soften the
fence line from the Gossett Drive side.
Leveda Walden, 4004 Gossett, said they would like to keep the area as a family
residential area. She said the people coming out of the bar are very noisy and they won’t be
gone by midnight. She said she already has problem with lights and noise from Brau m’s across
the street. She said the people at 4007 Gossett have five children.
Tina Porter, 4000 Gossett, said she does not want the noise that happens with sports
bars.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Smith, and Montez
Nays: West
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Item 8a – Resolution #77-2017
10:21:05 AM
Resolution #77-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Award the Purchase and Installation of a
Dupron Low Flow Headworks Screen from Vision Equipment as a Sole Source Item in the
Amount of $80,100.00
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No.77 -2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8b – Resolution #78-2017
10:26:10 AM
Resolution #78-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Award Bid and Contract for the Pedestrian
Improvements along Kemp Blvd from Midwestern Parkway to Southwest Parkway to JLT
Contracting, LLC in the Amount of $481,737.80
Moved by Councilor Brown that Resolution No. 78-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8c – Resolution #79-2017
10:28:22 AM
Resolution #79-2017
Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) and Amending the Budget to Include Up To $91,750
to Market Street Services as Partial Costs Associated with Development of a
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Moved by Councilor West that Resolution No. 79-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
Henry Florsheim, Chamber of Commerce, said Market Street Services was selected for
a ten-month process for a comprehensive economic development strategy. Funding will be split
between the 4A and 4B corporations. After a year, a follow -up assessment will be done by
Market Street Services. A 25-member committee will drive the effort.
Norm Cochran, 4651 Sierra Madre, asked who is the driving force for the steering
committee. Mr. Florsheim said he is chairing the effort, but there is no requirement to live within
the city. Darron Leiker said stakeholders of the community will be invited to participate on the
committee. Mr. Cochran said there have been many steering committees in the past. He also
said comparing the city with other cities does not work.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8d – Resolution #80-2017
10:48:01 AM
Resolution #80-2017
Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) and Amending the Budget to Include Up To $497,500
for Partial Costs Associated with Parking Lot Additions on the MPEC Grounds as Part of
the Hotel/Conference Center Project
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 80-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Montez.
Norm Cochran, 4651 Sierra Madre, said the key to this whole thing is until Gatehouse
Capital obtains financing, we don’t need the parking lot. Jim Dockery said the parking won’t be
built unless the project goes through. He said a newspaper article said there is a possible
economic impact of $70 million over the next decade. He said it sounds like we are putting the
cart before the horse. He said the local banks denied financing for Gatehouse Capital.
Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, asked the location of the parking. She was told it is before
3rd and 4th Streets between Bluff and Burnett.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8e – Resolution #81-2017
11:03:09 AM
Resolution #81-2017
Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax
Corporation Board of Directors and Amending the Budget to Include Funding Up To
$14,200 for Half Pint III, LLC to Pay Additional Costs to Install a Fire Suppression System
at 817 Ohio as Part of a Redevelopment Project in the Central Business District
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 81-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown.
Cynthia Doten said the establishment’s name is Half Pint Tap Room and Restoration
Hall. It will include Brick Oven Pizza, craft beer, and wines on tap.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8f – Resolution #82-2017
11:08:41 AM
Resolution #82-2017
Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax
Corporation Board of Directors and Amending the Budget to Include Up To $91,750 to
Market Street Services as Partial Costs Associated with Development of a
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Moved by Councilor West that Resolution No. 82-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8g – Resolution #83-2017
11:10:02 AM
Resolution #83-2017
Resolution Approving a Seventh-Generation Non-Annexation Agreement with Howmet
Castings and Services, Guaranteeing Its Immunity from Annexation for a Period of Five
Years Beginning January 1, 2017
Moved by Councilor West that Resolution No. 83-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
Henry Florsheim said these agreements are not just about paying taxes, but are also
about functioning of the plant. It is business friendly and helps the plants operate efficiently.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8h – Resolution #84-2017
11:14:08 AM
Resolution #84-2017
Resolution Approving an Eighth-Generation Non-Annexation Agreement with Vitro
Architectural Glass Incorporated (Formerly PPG Industries), Guaranteeing Its Immunity
from Annexation for a Period of Five Years Beginning January 1, 2017
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Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 84-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Montez and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8i – Resolution #85-2017
11:16:32 AM
Resolution #85-2017
Resolution Approving a Non-Annexation Agreement with 8600 Central Venture, LLC,
Guaranteeing Its Immunity from Annexation for a Period of Five Years Beginning
January 1, 2017
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 85-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 8j – Resolution #67-2017
11:18:19 AM
Resolution #67-2017
Resolution of No Objection from the City of Wichita Falls for a Proposed Application for
The Duke I TX TC, LP. to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
2017 Housing Tax Credits at 5500 (5514) Professional Drive, Wichita Falls, Commonly
Known as Highpoint Village I Apartments, for the Redevelopment of the Property by the
Developer, The Duke I TX TC, LP.; and Providing an Effective Date
Item 8k – Resolution #68-2017
Resolution #68-2017
Resolution of No Objection from the City of Wichita Falls for a Proposed Application for
The Duke II TX TC, LP. to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
2017 Housing Tax Credits at 5500 Professional Drive, Wichita Falls, Commonly Known as
Highpoint Village II Apartments, for the Redevelopment of the Property by Developer, The
Duke II TX TC, LP.; and Providing an Effective Date
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Item 8l – Resolution #69-2017
Resolution #69-2017
Resolution of No Objection from the City of Wichita Falls for a Proposed Application for
Archer Courts TX TC, LP. to the Texas Department of Housing a nd Community Affairs for
2017 Housing Tax Credits at 5282 Professional Drive, Wichita Falls, Commonly Known as
Country Park Apartments, for the Redevelopment of the Property by the Developer,
Archer Courts TX TC, LP.; and Providing an Effective Date
Moved by Councilor Brown that these three items (8j, 8k, 8l) be tabled until the next
scheduled council meeting.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, West, Smith, and Montez
Nays: None
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Item 9 – Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
11:19:16 AM
Members of the City Council presented the following matters:
Councilor Chenault thanked those in attendance.
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Item 10 – Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning Items
That Are Not on the City Council Agenda.
11:19:50 AM
Norman Cochran, 4651 Sierra Madre, said he had met with the Mayor about the time
reduction for public comments.
Mel Martinez, 1401 Travis Street, invited attendance at the Pride in the Falls festival on
June 10. She also read a letter regarding a proclamation request for recognizing diversity in
Wichita Falls that was denied.
There were no other comments given.
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Item 11 - Adjourn
City Council adjourned at 11:24:20 AM
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of June, 2017.
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Stephen L. Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy B. Norr, TRMC/MMC, City Clerk