City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · April 17, 2023
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
APRIL 17, 2023, 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, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Ryan Notting, Director of
Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Director of Economic Development Shani
Bradshaw, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, 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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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mental Health Awareness & Children' s Mental Health Awareness Proclamation
Ms. Lisa Settles and Ms. Michelle Foster provided an overview of the services their
organizations provide for the community, including community training programs.
Mayor Muir read the proclamation and presented it to both Ms. Settles and Ms. Foster.
REPORTS
2. Presentation and update on Economic Development activities.
Director Bradshaw provided a presentation and overview of Economic Development.
Discussion ensued regarding the features available on the new EDC website, creating
business spotlight videos, 4A & 4B board opportunities partnering with the City, and
working with a consultant to create a 4B action plan for projects.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the April 3, 2023, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023- 07, Alina Ciocan as the City's
representative to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board of Directors, to fill a
term ending May 31, 2027.
5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2023- 05 for Sanger city-wide
garage sale.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Dillon — asked for information regarding traffic planning for the FM 455 & IH- 35
construction project.
City Manager Noblitt stated that the City has requested copies of the traffic plan. However,
TxDOT nor Webber has been forthcoming with that information.
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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. 071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental
body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with this chapter. - Municipal Utility District No. 12 ( MUD 12)
Council convened into executive session at 7: 44 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 8: 48 p. m.
No action taken.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 48 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 17, 2023, 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayoral proclamations, presentations of awards and certificates, and other acknowledgments of
significant accomplishments or service to the community.
1. Mental Health Awareness & Children's Mental Health Awareness Proclamation
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
2. Presentation and update on Economic Development 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.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the April 3, 2023, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023-07, Alina Ciocan as the City’s
representative to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board of Directors, to fill a
term ending May 31, 2027.
5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2023-05 for Sanger city-wide
garage sale.
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 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental
body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with this chapter. - Municipal Utility District No. 12 (MUD 12)
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 April 12, 2023, 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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