City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · December 19, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL 188
MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
DECEMBER 19, 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
Mayor Muir called the regular session to order at 7: 02 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes, and Director of Public Works Jim Bolz.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 5, 2022,
meeting.
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2. Consideration and possible action on the Assignment and Amendment of the
Professional Services Reimbursement Agreement with Sanger Texas Land
Development, LLC, to Centurion American Acquisitions, LLC, and authorize the Mayor
to execute said agreement.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gann, Seconded by Councilmember.
Bilyeu. Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick and Councilmember Dillon
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
3. Conduct a public hearing on a Replat of Lot 2- R1 and Lot 2- R2 of the Saunders
Addition, being 8. 252 acres located within the City of Sanger's ETJ, generally located
approximately 425 feet south of the intersection of FM 455 and Indian Trail.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 06 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item stating the plat met the
Subdivision requirements.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 07 p. m.
4. Conduct a public hearing on a zoning change from ( A) Agricultural District to ( PD)
Planned Development for approximately 131. 82 acres of land, described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 56, TR 57, AND TR 40 generally located along Chapman Drive
approximately 234 feet west of the intersection of I-35 and Chapman Drive.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 07 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the proposed mixed -use development
and the revisions made by the Developer.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 11 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consideration and possible action on the Replat of Lot 2- Ri and Lot 2- R2 of the
Saunders Addition, being 8. 252 acres located within the City of Sanger's ETJ, generally
located approximately 425 feet south of the intersection of FM 455 and Indian Trail.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick and Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously.
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6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 12- 32- 22 regarding a zoning
change from ( A) Agricultural District to ( PD) Planned Development for approximately
131. 82 acres of land, described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 56, TR 57, AND TR 40
generally located along Chapman Drive approximately 234 feet west of the intersection
of I-35 and Chapman Drive.
Director Hammonds referred to the Concept Plan regarding Open Space and the
Developer for additional questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the amount of Open Space, detention areas, density,
fencing, maintenance for the build -to -rent homes, traffic management, and the anchor
of the commercial development.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon
Voting Nay: Councilmember Chick
Motion passed 34
7. Consideration and possible action on Addendum 6 with Dannenbaum Engineering
Corporation related to FM 455/ I-35 aesthetics and additional utility coordination and
construction inspection services in the amount not to exceed $ 231, 356. 76 and
authorize the City Manager to execute said addendum.
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item stating that there would be two designs
of the medallions and a total of four placed on the I-35 overpass at FM 455.
Discussion ensued regarding the design, size of the medallions, and backlighting.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. Consideration and possible action authorizing the purchase of real property commonly
identified as 117 and 123 Elm Street Sanger, Texas, from KW Elm Investments LLC in
the amount of $200, 000. 00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related
documents.
Councilmember Bilyeu recused himself for this time.
Assistant City Manager Ciocan provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the property to provide a park in downtown as outlined in
the Comprehensive Plan.
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon
Abstain: Councilmember Bilyeu
Motion passed 2- 04.
9. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 12- 33- 22, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger, Texas Limited Tax Note, Series 2023, specifying the terms
and features of such Note; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the
payment of said Note; and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, payment, and delivery of a paying agent/ registrar agreement; and
providing for an effective date.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item.
Ted Christensen provided an overview of the certificate, tax-exempt rate, and
maximum term.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Noblitt confirmed that the Council work session retreat dates would be February
3- 4, 2023.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing Docket No. 10170, November 28, 2022
11. All American Dogs Monthly Report for November 2022
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 35 p. m.
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
Kell Edwa , City Secretaryr"
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 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.
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.
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 5, 2022,
meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on the Assignment and Amendment of the
Professional Services Reimbursement Agreement with Sanger Texas Land
Development, LLC, to Centurion American Acquisitions, LLC, and authorize the Mayor
to execute said agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
3. Conduct a public hearing on a Replat of Lot 2-R1 and Lot 2-R2 of the Saunders
Addition, being 8.252 acres located within the City of Sanger’s ETJ, generally located
approximately 425 feet south of the intersection of FM 455 and Indian Trail.
4. Conduct a public hearing on a zoning change from (A) Agricultural District to (PD)
Planned Development for approximately 131.82 acres of land, described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 56, TR 57, AND TR 40 generally located along Chapman Drive
approximately 234 feet west of the intersection of I-35 and Chapman Drive.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consideration and possible action on the Replat of Lot 2-R1 and Lot 2-R2 of the
Saunders Addition, being 8.252 acres located within the City of Sanger’s ETJ, generally
located approximately 425 feet south of the intersection of FM 455 and Indian Trail.
6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 12-32-22 regarding a zoning
change from (A) Agricultural District to (PD) Planned Development for approximately
131.82 acres of land, described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 56, TR 57, AND TR 40
generally located along Chapman Drive approximately 234 feet west of the intersection
of I-35 and Chapman Drive.
7. Consideration and possible action on Addendum 6 with Dannenbaum Engineering
Corporation related to FM 455/I-35 aesthetics and additional utility coordination and
construction inspection services in the amount not to exceed $231,356.76 and
authorize the City Manager to execute said addendum.
8. Consideration and possible action authorizing the purchase of real property commonly
identified as 117 and 123 Elm Street Sanger, Texas, from KW Elm Investments LLC in
the amount of $200,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related
documents.
9. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 12-33-22, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger, Texas Limited Tax Note, Series 2023; specifying the terms
and features of such Note; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the
payment of said Note; and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, payment, and delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement; and
providing for an effective date.
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.
10. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing Docket No. 10170, November 28, 2022
11. All American Dogs Monthly Report for November 2022
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 that is
readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on the City of Sanger
website on December 14, 2022, at 4:00 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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