City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · May 1, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
BANGER
MAY 01, 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 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
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, Marketing
and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Chief of Police Waylan Rhodes, and Director of
Public Works Jim Bolz.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Bilyeu gave the invocation, the Pledge. of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Tona Batis, 3900 Vitruvian Way, Addison, thanked the Council for providing the space for the
museum and talked about the articles she has been writing for the Sentinel.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Recognize winners of the 2023 Citywide Art competition.
Director Green provided an overview of the art competition hosted at the Library.
Winners - Age group 0 to 4 years — Nate Elieson; Age group 5 to 7 years — Norman
Clifton; Age group 8 to 11 years —Chelsea Ramos; Age group 12 to 18 years —Avlya
Bosworth; and Age group Adult —Heather Hernandez
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the April 17, 2023, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action to select Antero Group to perform the Housing
Study, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a possible contract with Antero
Group.
4. Consideration and possible action on an Individual Project Order with Kimley-Horn
regarding IH- 35 entry monumentation and sound wall graphic design, and authorize
the City Manager to execute said agreement.
5. Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for shared
Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System with the Denton County
SherifF's Office.
Councilmember Bilyeu clarified that the only response received for the Housing Study
was Antero.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
6. Conduct a public hearing on a request to amend to the Planned Development known
as Sanger Preserve being approximately 12. 01 acres of land, described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 264 AND TR 265 generally located on the southeast corner of 5th
Street and Cowling Road.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 16 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item and provided the revisions made
by the applicant since the Planned Development was approved.
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Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 20 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
7. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 05- 08- 23 amending Ordinance No.
10- 28- 22 for the Planned Development known as Sanger Preserve being approximately
12. 01 acres of land, described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 264 AND TR 265 generally
located on the southeast corner of 5th Street and Cowling Road.
Discussion ensued regarding the elevation changes, parking adjustments for retail
tenants, the number of building stories, density, a traffic impact analysis, and possible
turn lane to accommodate traffic.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann, Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of Palomino Bay Addition, being
54.34 acres, located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and generally located on the west side
of Jones Road approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 1190 and Jones
Road.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item, stating staff recommends denial
due to Engineering comments not being satisfied.
Motion to deny made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposal
RFP- 2023- 04) for broadband expansion.
Assistant City Manager Ciocan provided an overview of the Request for Proposal and
the utilization of American Rescue Plan ( ARP) funds to expand broadband to unserved
and underserved areas of the community.
Discussion ensued utilizing the ARP funds, minimum speed considered as underserved,
and the study.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No discussion.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Atmos- Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - March 27, 2023
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 49 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MAY 01, 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. Recognize winners of the 2023 Citywide Art competition.
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 April 17, 2023, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action to select Antero Group to perform the Housing
Study, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a possible contract with Antero
Group.
4. Consideration and possible action on an Individual Project Order with Kimley-Horn
regarding IH-35 entry monumentation and sound wall graphic design, and authorize
the City Manager to execute said agreement.
5. Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for shared
Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System with the Denton County
Sheriff’s Office.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
6. Conduct a public hearing on a request to amend to the Planned Development known
as Sanger Preserve being approximately 12.01 acres of land, described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 264 AND TR 265 generally located on the southeast corner of 5th
Street and Cowling Road.
ACTION ITEMS
7. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 05-08-23 amending Ordinance No.
10-28-22 for the Planned Development known as Sanger Preserve being approximately
12.01 acres of land, described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 264 AND TR 265 generally
located on the southeast corner of 5th Street and Cowling Road.
8. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of Palomino Bay Addition, being
54.34 acres, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the west side
of Jones Road approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 1190 and Jones
Road.
9. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposal
(RFP-2023-04) for broadband expansion.
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 under Docket No. 10170 - March 27, 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 April 26, 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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