City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · March 6, 2023
Minutes
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MARCH 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: 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
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, and Chief
of Police Waylan Rhodes.
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
A. 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 6: 01 p. m.
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RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into the work session at 7: 19 p. m.
No action taken.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No additional discussion.
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 7: 19 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 20 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, Director of
Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna
Green, Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes, and Director of Public Works Jim Bolz.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
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REPORTS
1. Presentation by Kimley- Horn on potential design options for the IH- 35 corridor.
Director Hammonds introduced Jonathan Campbell, Nik Adams, and Keaton Brock with
Kimley- Horn.
Kimley- Horn provided a presentation and overview of signage design concepts.
Discussion ensued regarding lighting, working with TxDOT at the overpass locations,
medallions incorporated into the expansion project, entry and exit points into the city,
and next steps, including entering into an agreement with Kimley- Horn.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the February 21, 2023,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for
Qualifications ( RFQ) for professional services to perform a Housing Study.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4. Conduct a public hearing on a request for the Replat of Lot 2, of the IESI Industrial
Park, being 2. 993 acres located within the City of Sanger, generally located along the
north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the intersection of North
Stemmons Frwy and Utility Road.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 57 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item, noting that the applicant had
not satisfied the Engineering comments.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 58 p. m.
5. Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 13 Utilities, by adding Article
13. 2800 Municipal Setting Designation, Sections 13. 2801 Definitions, 13. 2802 Use of
Groundwater in MSD Areas Prohibited, 13. 2803 Application for City Council Approval of
MSD, 13. 2804. Staff Review, 13. 2805 Notice of Public Meeting, 13. 2806 Public Meeting,
13, 2807 City Council Public Hearing, 13, 2808 Limitation on Reapplication, and 13. 2809
Additional Provisions, Enforcement, and Penalties.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 59 p. m.
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Director Hammonds provided an overview of the new article providing aii)p' chi fit z5vaSSAi
the designation of the property.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 8: 02 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for the Replat of Lot 2, of the IESI
Industrial Park, being 2. 993 acres located within the City of Sanger, `generally located
along the north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the intersection of
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Director Hammonds stated that Staff recommends denial since the appfi ant=had` r t t`; i
satisfied the Engineering comments.
Motion to deny made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
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7. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 03- 04- 23 amending Cl aptL t' ar meE tir
Utilities, by adding Article 13. 2800 Municipal Setting Designation, Sections 13. 2801
Definitions, 13. 2802 Use of Groundwater in MSD Areas Prohibited, fit26163,"A'
for City Council Approval of MSD, 13. 2804 Staff Review, 13. 2805 Notice of Public
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Meeting, 13. 2806 Public Meeting, 13. 2807 City Council Public Hearing, 13. 2808
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously. _, it ; jr,a, t:lk16 sFR l ; 1 ell`
8. Consideration and possible; action on the Final Plat of the, Mo Addition,; ng
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Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
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Discussion ensued regarding the notation on the plat.
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and `CouncilmembY Gann.
Motion passed unanimously. , ..;- ,:; " he Council.
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9. Consideration and possible action on the Purchase and Sales Agreement for Lot 2R and
3R, Block A, Sanger Industrial Addition, Lots 1R, 2R & 3R, a Subdivision in Denton,
County, Texas.
Director Bradshaw provided Cl" overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the long- term vision to create an additional park area in
downtown.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
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No additional item.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Atmos Energy 2022 Interim Rate Adjustment
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
A. For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if
deliberation in Cl" 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").
B. 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, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger,
Texas 76266.
Council did not convene into executive session.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 36 P. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 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
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
A. 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").
B. 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, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger,
Texas 76266.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Reconvene into the Work Session. Any necessary action will be taken during the Regular
Session.
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.
1. Presentation by Kimley-Horn on potential design options for the IH-35 corridor.
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 February 21, 2023,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services to perform a Housing Study.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4. Conduct a public hearing on a request for the Replat of Lot 2, of the IESI Industrial
Park, being 2.993 acres located within the City of Sanger, generally located along the
north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the intersection of North
Stemmons Frwy and Utility Road.
5. Conduct a public hearing regarding amending Chapter 13 Utilities, by adding Article
13.2800 Municipal Setting Designation, Sections 13.2801 Definitions, 13.2802 Use of
Groundwater in MSD Areas Prohibited, 13.2803 Application for City Council Approval of
MSD, 13.2804 Staff Review, 13.2805 Notice of Public Meeting, 13.2806 Public Meeting,
13.2807 City Council Public Hearing, 13.2808 Limitation on Reapplication, and 13.2809
Additional Provisions, Enforcement, and Penalties.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for the Replat of Lot 2, of the IESI
Industrial Park, being 2.993 acres located within the City of Sanger, generally located
along the north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the intersection of
North Stemmons Frwy and Utility Road.
7. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 03-04-23 amending Chapter 13
Utilities, by adding Article 13.2800 Municipal Setting Designation, Sections 13.2801
Definitions, 13.2802 Use of Groundwater in MSD Areas Prohibited, 13.2803 Application
for City Council Approval of MSD, 13.2804 Staff Review, 13.2805 Notice of Public
Meeting, 13.2806 Public Meeting, 13.2807 City Council Public Hearing, 13.2808
Limitation on Reapplication, and 13.2809 Additional Provisions, Enforcement, and
Penalties.
8. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Mo Addition, being 38.16
acres, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the south side of
FM 455, approximately 1961 feet west of the intersection of FM 455 and Creekview
Road.
9. Consideration and possible action on the Purchase and Sales Agreement for Lot 2R and
3R, Block A, Sanger Industrial Addition, Lots 1R, 2R & 3R, a Subdivision in Denton,
County, Texas.
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 Energy 2022 Interim Rate Adjustment
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
A. 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").
B. 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, 201 Bolivar Street, Sanger,
Texas 76266.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session.
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 March 1, 2023, 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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