City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · July 17, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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7U1=1117, 2023, 6: OOPM
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 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
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, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director
Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources
and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, and Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Sanger's 2023- 2024 Annual Budget.
Director Gray provided a presentation and overview of the proposed budget.
Discussion ensued regarding the Utility Fund and forthcoming rate study, contingencies
for emergency repairs, Internal Revenue Fund, utilization and allocation of the Internal
Service Fund dollars, and Capital Projects.
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OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
AD7OURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6: 59 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 07 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 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
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, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director
Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources
and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw,
Interim Electric Director Ronnie Grace, and Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Joe Falls, 4489 McReynolds, spoke regarding the proposed bond issuance.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Oath of Office and Pinning of Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
City Secretary Edwards performed the Oath of Office for Interim P0110e Chief Cheek.
2. Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce update.
Chamber President Amanda Gibson provided a presentation and overview of the
Chamber's events.
Discussion ensued regarding providing additional opportunities for businesses to
succeed, membership, conducting the Christmas Parade, and requesting an increase
of the HOT funds for the costs of the events.
3. Update on the City of Sanger Trash -off event on October 7, 2023.
Director Notting provided an overview of the upcoming event at Railroad Park and
adding the disposal of household hazardous waste to the event.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 3, 2023, meeting.
6. Consideration and possible action on change order No. 5 in the amount of $12, 071. 75
for Primoris Distribution Services regarding the FM 455 Project and authorizing the City
Manager to execute said change order.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 3 Building
Regulations —Article 3. 1407. b. 1. D to allow a pole sign to be installed in the 1600 block
of W. Chapman Dr., and from Article 3. 1407. b. 1. A for a maximum height of 20 feet
and allow for a height of 30 feet and the maximum square footage of 80 feet per side
and allow for the maximum square footage of 100 feet per side. The proposed sign will
be located at 1604 W. Chapman.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 39 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the request for AutoZone.
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Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 41 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 3 Building
Regulations —Article 3. 1407. b. 1. D to allow a pole sign to be installed in the 1600 block
of W. Chapman Dr., and from Article 3. 1407. b. 1. A for a maximum height of 20 feet
and allow for a height of 30 feet and the maximum square footage of 80 feet per side
and allow for the maximum square footage of 100 feet per side. The proposed sign will
be located at 1604 W. Chapman,
Director Hammonds stated sixteen notices were mailed with no responses received.
Discussion ensued regarding pole signage East of IH- 35, the height, and standards in
the proposed ordinance amendments.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon
Voting Nay: Councilmember Bilyeu
Motion passed 3- 1- 0.
9. Consideration and possible action on a real estate sales contract on 400 square feet of
easement for an underground drainage pipe from the property described as IESI
Industrial Park Lot 1 owned by the City of Sanger and generally located on the north
side of Utility Road approximately 1852 feet from the intersection of N. Stemmons and
Utility Road, and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of the easement and the location of the city's
infrastructure.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. 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, and generally
located along the north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the
intersection of North Stemmons Frwy and Utility Road.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the easement being issued by a separate instrument.
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07- 13- 23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023B; prescribing
the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and
interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof and making other provisions regarding
such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident thereto.
Director Gray introduced Mr. Christensen.
Ted Christensen, President Government Capital Securities Corporation, stated that the
Texas Attorney General' s Office requested additional details regarding the Certificates
of Obligation.
Council will conduct a Special Meeting on July 24, 2023, at 5: 30 p. m. to discuss and
take possible action for both Items 11 and 12 of the agenda.
No Action Taken.
12. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07- 14- 23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023C;
prescribing the terms and form thereof, providing for the payment of the principal
thereof and interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof; and making other provisions
regarding such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident
thereto.
See Item 11.
No Action Taken.
13. Consideration and possible action on selecting conceptual graphic design elements for
the IH- 35 corridor.
Assistant City Manager Ciocan provided an overview of the item.
The Kimley- Horn team provided a presentation and overview of the proposed designs
for the IH- 35 overpass and the sound wall.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of the sound wall, making minor adjustments
to the proposed design regarding the location of the logo and placement of the train.
Motion to approve sound wall design B. 2 Center with minor design adjustments made
by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
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14. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023- 12 to ratify approval of a
contract for the emergency repair of water well No. 8; making findings of an
emergency exempting the contract from the requirements of competitive bidding under
Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize City Manager to
execute said contract.
Director Bolz provided an overview and the necessity of the repair.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
15. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue an RFP for relocating
the electric utilities associated with the IH- 35 expansion project.
Interim Director Grace provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding any proposed addendums as necessary per TxDOT
advisement.
Motion to approve, including any necessary addendums from TxDOT made by
Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional discussion.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
16. Atmos - Update Corporation' s Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff 06- 26- 2023
17. Atmos - Rider GCR Filing Docket No. 10170 06- 23- 2023
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 41 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 17, 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
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Sanger's 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayoral proclamations, presentations of awards and certificates, and other acknowledgments of
significant accomplishments or service to the community.
2. Oath of Office and Pinning of Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
3. Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce update.
4. Update on the City of Sanger Trash-off event on October 7, 2023.
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.
5. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 3, 2023, meeting.
6. Consideration and possible action on change order No. 5 in the amount of $12,071.75
for Primoris Distribution Services regarding the FM 455 Project and authorizing the City
Manager to execute said change order.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 3 Building
Regulations – Article 3.1407.b.1.D to allow a pole sign to be installed in the 1600 block
of W. Chapman Dr., and from Article 3.1407.b.1.A for a maximum height of 20 feet
and allow for a height of 30 feet and the maximum square footage of 80 feet per side
and allow for the maximum square footage of 100 feet per side. The proposed sign will
be located at 1604 W. Chapman.
ACTION ITEMS
8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 3 Building
Regulations – Article 3.1407.b.1.D to allow a pole sign to be installed in the 1600 block
of W. Chapman Dr., and from Article 3.1407.b.1.A for a maximum height of 20 feet
and allow for a height of 30 feet and the maximum square footage of 80 feet per side
and allow for the maximum square footage of 100 feet per side. The proposed sign will
be located at 1604 W. Chapman.
9. Consideration and possible action on a real estate sales contract on 400 square feet of
easement for an underground drainage pipe from the property described as IESI
Industrial Park Lot 1 owned by the City of Sanger and generally located on the north
side of Utility Road approximately 1852 feet from the intersection of N. Stemmons and
Utility Road, and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract.
10. 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, and generally
located along the north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the
intersection of North Stemmons Frwy and Utility Road.
11. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07-13-23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023B; prescribing
the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and
interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof and making other provisions regarding
such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident thereto.
12. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07-14-23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023C;
prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal
thereof and interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof; and making other provisions
regarding such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident
thereto.
13. Consideration and possible action on selecting conceptual graphic design elements for
the IH-35 corridor.
14. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023-12 to ratify approval of a
contract for the emergency repair of water well No. 8; making findings of an
emergency exempting the contract from the requirements of competitive bidding under
Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize City Manager to
execute said contract.
15. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue an RFP for relocating
the electric utilities associated with the IH-35 expansion project.
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.
16. Atmos - Update Corporation's Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff 06-26-2023
17. Atmos - Rider GCR Filing Docket No. 10170 06-23-2023
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 July 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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