City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · October 17, 2022
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
BANGER
OCTOBER 17, 20221 7: 00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 00 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, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Marketing
and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, and Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Bilyeu gave the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
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1. Presentation and update on Development Services Department activities.
Director Hammonds acknowledged the Development Staff and then provided a
presentation and overview of the Development Services Department.
Discussion ensued regarding the online submission software Community Core, illegal
signage, the Brush Program, grease trap reporting, and current commercial and
residential growth.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the revised minutes from the September 6, 2022,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 3, 2022, joint work
session.
4. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 3, 2022, meeting.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Abstaining: Councilmember Bilyeu.
Motion passed 4- 04.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Antero Group for the rewrite of the Subdivision, Zoning and Sign
Ordinance in an amount not to exceed $ 70, 000.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the agreement.
Discussion ensued regarding the 12- month completion timeline, conflicts with the
current Code, and the County development requirements properties in Sanger's
Exterritorial Jurisdiction ( ETJ).
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
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6. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposal
for fireworks display.
Director Green stated that the Request is for a similar display performed during the
Fourth of July celebration.
Discussion ensued regarding the contract options.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Dillon requested a future work session to discuss the City's vision and planning
and development strategies.
Councilmember Barrett requested during this future work session Staff provide the planning
process of using the Comprehensive Plan and speaking points.
Councilmember Gann also requested during the future work session for StafF to provide the
current progress and status of developments.
INFORMATIONAL YTEMS
7. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170
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There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 49 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 17, 2022, 7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
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.
1. Presentation and update on Development Services Department activities.
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.
2. Consideration and possible action on the revised minutes from the September 6, 2022,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 3, 2022, joint work
session.
4. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 3, 2022, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Antero Group for the rewrite of the Subdivision, Zoning and Sign
Ordinance in an amount not to exceed $70,000.
6. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposal
for fireworks display.
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.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Information Items are for informational purposes only. No action may be taken on items listed
under this portion of the agenda.
7. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170
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
October 12, 2022, at 3:00 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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