City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · February 6, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
FEBRUARY 06, 20231 6: 00 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 6: 01 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, Director of Human Resources and
Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Chief
of Police Waylan Rhodes, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, and Assistant Police Chief Jonathan
Perkins.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
1. Presentation and overview of the Annual Financial Report and related audit by
BrooksWatson & Co. for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
Director Gray introduced Jon Watson from BrooksWatson & Company.
Mr. Watson provided a presentation and overview of the audit report.
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Discussion ensued regarding net pension rations, lump sum contributions, GASB 81
calculating lease payments, internal controls, and recommendations.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
No additional discussion
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6: 56 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 03 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
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, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Marketing
and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes, Director of Public
Works Jim Bolz, and Assistant Police Chief Jonathan Perkins, and Director of Public Works Jim
Bolz.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Bilyeu gave the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Cole Thompson, spoke regarding Public Safety and his previous employment.
Katherine Curtis, 113 Ringneck Drive, spoke regarding her stolen vehicle and issues with the
Police Department's responsiveness.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the January 17, 20231 meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action to issue the notice to proceed with South Manor
Court cul- de- sac project.
4. Consideration, Acknowledgement, and Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report and
Related Audit by BrooksWatson & Co. for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022.
5. Consideration and possible action on an Inter -Local Cooperation Agreement between
Denton County and the City of Sanger Police and Fire Departments for the use of the
Denton County Radio Communications System.
6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 02- 03- 23, amending the budget for
the 2022- 2023 fiscal year and authorizing amended expenditures as provided;
providing for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing a cumulative clause;
providing for a severability clause; and providing a savings clause; an establishing an
effective date.
7. Consideration and possible action acknowledging no responses to the Request for
Qualifications ( RFQ) for the update to the Roadway Impact Fee Study were received,
and proceeding with reporting the Request for Qualifications ( RFQ) for the same.
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning change from ( B- 1) Business- 1 to ( SF- 10)
Single Family- 10 for approximately 0. 5877 acres of land, described as MARY H
SHIRLEY LOT 7, generally located on the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Church
Street.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 13 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
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Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 15 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 02- 02- 23 regarding a zoning
change from ( B- 1) Business- 1 to ( SF- 10) Single Family40 for approximately 0. 5877
acres of land, described as MARY H SHIRLEY LOT 7, generally located on the
southwest corner of 2nd Street and Church Street.
Discussion ensued regarding the zoning of the surrounding properties.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of STC Phase 2, being
119. 199 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west side of
Sanger Circle Addition and west of Montecristo Lane and Bridle Path Lane.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding access to the property.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gann, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Bilyeu, and Councilmember Chick.
Motion passed unanimously
11. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of the Metz View Addition,
being 59. 97 acres, located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and generally located on the
east side of Metz Road at the intersection of Metz Road and View Road.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item, explaining the reason staff
recommends denial.
Lee Allison, applicant, acknowledged that the Engineering comments had not been
satisfied.
Discussion ensued regarding access to the homes, drainage, and ponds.
Motion to deny due to comments not being addressed made by Councilmember Bilyeu,
Seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously
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12. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Metz View Addition, being
59. 97 acres, located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and generally located on the east side
of Metz Road at the intersection of Metz Road and View Road.
Motion to deny due to comments not being addressed made by Councilmember Bilyeu,
Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously
13. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Sanger Storage Addition,
being 9. 325 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west
side of Stemmons Road approximately 192 feet south of Duck Creek Road,
Director Hammonds stated that the applicant requested a 30- day extension.
No action taken.
Mayor Muir moved to Executive Session.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a
Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code:
Section 551. 072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person specifically, Michael Riley, Laura Riley,
and J. Mike Riley Ranch Properties, LLC, ( collectively the " Owner").
Council convened into executive session at 7: 26 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session.
Council reconvened into open session at 8: 22 p. m.
No action taken.
Mayor Muir moved back to Future Agenda Items.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
14. TML denial letter regarding a claim from Kumar Mainali
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 23 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 06, 2023, 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
1. Presentation and overview of the Annual Financial Report and related audit by
BrooksWatson & Co. for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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.
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 minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action to issue the notice to proceed with South Manor
Court cul-de-sac project.
4. Consideration, Acknowledgement, and Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report and
Related Audit by BrooksWatson & Co. for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022.
5. Consideration and possible action on an Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between
Denton County and the City of Sanger Police and Fire Departments for the use of the
Denton County Radio Communications System.
6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 02-03-23, amending the budget for the
2022-2023 fiscal year and authorizing amended expenditures as provided; providing
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing a cumulative clause; providing for
a severability clause; and providing a savings clause; an establishing an effective date.
7. Consideration and possible action acknowledging no responses to the Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for the update to the Roadway Impact Fee Study were received;
and proceeding with reposting the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the same.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning change from (B-1) Business-1 to (SF-10)
Single Family-10 for approximately 0.5877 acres of land, described as MARY H
SHIRLEY LOT 7, generally located on the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Church
Street.
ACTION ITEMS
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 02-02-23 regarding a zoning
change from (B-1) Business-1 to (SF-10) Single Family-10 for approximately 0.5877
acres of land, described as MARY H SHIRLEY LOT 7, generally located on the
southwest corner of 2nd Street and Church Street.
10. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of STC Phase 2, being
119.199 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west side of
Sanger Circle Addition and west of Montecristo Lane and Bridle Path Lane.
11. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of the Metz View Addition,
being 59.97 acres, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the
east side of Metz Road at the intersection of Metz Road and View Road.
12. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Metz View Addition, being
59.97 acres, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the east side
of Metz Road at the intersection of Metz Road and View Road.
13. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Sanger Storage Addition,
being 9.325 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west
side of Stemmons Road approximately 192 feet south of Duck Creek Road.
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a
Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code:
Section 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person specifically, Michael Riley, Laura Riley,
and J. Mike Riley Ranch Properties, LLC, (collectively the "Owner").
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Information Items are for informational purposes only. No action may be taken on items listed
under this portion of the agenda.
14. TML denial letter regarding a claim from Kumar Mainali
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 February 3, 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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