City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · March 20, 2023
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
MARCH 20, 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
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
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, 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, 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").
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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, 0. 57 acres located at 125
Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas 76266.
Council convened into executive session at 6: 01 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into the work session at 7: 34 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: 34 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 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, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director
of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Marketing and Civic Engagement
Director Donna Green, and Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes,
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Mayor gave the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
REPORTS
1. Construction update from DEC Engineering, Dannenbaum, regarding the IH- 35 /
FM 455 Expansion Project.
Rodney Prince provided an overview of the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the completion of the project in the next couple of weeks,
repairing the street cuts, and wires. laying in the construction area.
Discussion also ensued regarding some difFculty acquiring the traffic and construction
plans from Webber, TxDOT's contractor.
2. Presentation and overview of Human Resources.
Director Stanton provided a presentation and overview of the Human Resources
Department.
Discussion ensued regarding staffing for the department and the new longevity rate.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the March 6, 2023, meeting.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items were added for discussion.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - February 23, 2023
AD7OURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 02 p. m.
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 20, 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, 0.57 acres located at 125
Bolivar Street, Sanger, Texas 76266.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
No action will be taken.
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. Construction update from DEC Engineering, Dannenbaum, regarding the IH-35 /
FM 455 Expansion Project.
2. Presentation and overview of Human Resources.
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.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the March 6, 2023, meeting.
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.
4. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - February 23, 2023
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 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM.
/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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