City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · July 18, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
BANGER
DULY 18, 2022, 5: 30 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the work session to order at 5: 34 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Ryan Nolting, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Marketing and Civic
Engagement Director Donna Green, Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes, Court Administrator Christy
Dyer, and Librarian Audrey Tolle.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System ( TMRS).
Anthony Mills from TMRS provided a presentation and overview of TMRS and the City's
current plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the current plan, additional benefits included in the
current plan, the number of retirees, the possibility of a COLA, the model moving to a
7% contribution, and staff recommendations.
Mayor Muir recessed the work session at 7: 06 p. m. to convene the regular meeting.
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Mayor Muir reconvened the regular session at 7: 43 p. m., moving to Item 2 of the
regular session.
2. Presentation and discussion regarding the City's 2022- 2023 annual budget.
Director Gray provided a presentation and overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal
Year 2022- 2023.
Discussion ensued regarding the Enterprise Fund, items included in the contract
services line item, Non Departmental expenditures, 4A & 4B revenues, and the
Enterprise Capital Projects Fund.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 8: 50 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 06 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary BilYe
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT None
STAFF
MEMBERS PRESENT: City
Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City
Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance Director Clayton Gray,Parks &Recreation Superintendent Ryan
Nolting, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Marketing and Civic Engagement
Director Donna Green, Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes, Court Administrator Christy Dyer,
and Librarian Audrey Tolle.Page
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
REPORTS
3. Construction update from DECORP ( Dannenbaum) regarding the IH- 35 / FM 455
Expansion Project.
Danny Everett provided a construction update and overview of the project, including
the progress of relocating the utilities, the 8" water line along I-35, the progress of
boring, and additional outstanding work to be completed.
Discussion ensued regarding awarding the bid for the expansion project, the number
of days to complete the project, and communicating any road closures to City Staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 5, 2022, meeting.
5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2022- 08, Participating in Denton
County's Community Development Block Grant Program, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute said agreement.
6. Consider Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Shared Governance Communications &
Dispatch Services System with the Denton County Sheriff's Office.
Mayor Muir asked that the email in the Interlocal Agreement be updated.
Councilmember Dillon requested additional discussion of Item 4 of the consent agenda.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett, Items 4 & 6 of the consent agenda.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously
Assistant City Manager Ciocan provided an overview of Item 5 and addressed
questions regarding the consortium.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember Gann,
Item 5 of the consent agenda.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Bilyeu, and Councilmember Chick.
Motion passed unanimously.
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ACTION ITEMS
7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2022-09, Appointing and Reappointing
members to the 4A Industrial Development Corporation, 4B Development Corporation;
Board of Adjustments Library Board; Parks and Recreation / Keep Sanger Beautiful
Board; and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Muir provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the length of terms and the 4A & 4B boards providing
funding for future projects.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. All American Dogs - June 2022 Report
9. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - June 2022
10. Atmos Energy Corporation' s Conservation and Energy EfFciency Tariff - June 2022
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional discussion.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 43 p. m.
Mayor Muir moved to reconvene the work session.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 18, 2022, 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
2. Presentation and discussion regarding the City's 2022-2023 annual budget.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
The Regular Meeting will begin following the Work Session
but not earlier than 7:00 p.m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
CITIZENS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter. Comments related to
public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Citizens are allowed 3 minutes
to speak. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form and include the topic(s) to be
presented. Citizens who wish to address the Council with regard to matters on the agenda will
be received at the time the item is considered. The Council is not allowed to converse,
deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen input.
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
3. Construction update from DECORP (Dannenbaum) regarding the IH-35 / FM 455
Expansion Project.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed
separately unless requested by a Councilmember to remove the item(s) for additional
discussion. Any items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for individual
consideration.
4. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 5, 2022, meeting.
5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2022-08, Participating in Denton
County’s Community Development Block Grant Program, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute said agreement.
6. Consider Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Shared Governance Communications &
Dispatch Services System with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.
ACTION ITEMS
7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2022-09, Appointing and Reappointing
members to the 4A Industrial Development Corporation; 4B Development Corporation;
Board of Adjustment; Library Board; Parks and Recreation / Keep Sanger Beautiful
Board; and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Information Items are for informational purposes only. No action may be taken on items listed
under this portion of the agenda.
8. All American Dogs - June 2022 Report
9. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - June 2022
10. Atmos Energy Corporation's Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff - June 2022
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and Councilmembers to bring forward items they
wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Councilmember may inquire about a subject for which
notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of
existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject
on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with
a consensus of the Council or at the call of the Mayor.
ADJOURN
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by
Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item
on its open meeting agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including,
without limitation Sections 551.071-551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this meeting notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall is
readily accessible to the general public at all times and posted on the City of Sanger website on
July 13, 2022, at 4:30 PM.
/s/Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards, City Secretary
The Historical Church is wheelchair accessible. Request for additional accommodations or sign
interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
prior to the meeting by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 940.458.7930.
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