City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · August 7, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
AUGUST 07, 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: 01 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, 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, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, and Director of
Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation of Utility Rate Study.
Director Gray introduced Chris Ekrut, NewGen Strategies & Solutions, who provided a
presentation and overview of the Utility Rate Study.
Discussion ensued regarding phasing in increases for Water and Electric, cone -time
increase for Sewer, the 5 year Capital Projects Plan, future power agreement, variable
costs of electric power, spreading out the Electric increases, and use of Fund Balance
monies.
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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: 51 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 01 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
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None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance
Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Marketing and Civic
Engagement Director Donna Green, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana
Staton, and Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Bilyeu gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 17, 2023, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 24, 2023, meeting.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Bilyeu, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Glenn
Polk Addition, being 9. 936 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located
on the west side of I-35 approximately 670 feet south of Belz Road.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item stating the applicant will build a
new center at the location.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Glenn Polk
Addition, being 9. 936 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the
west side of I-35 approximately 670 feet south of Belz Road.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of lots 142 Block A, Lots 1- 7
Block B, Block C, and Open space lot 5x, 8x, 13x of Lakeside Estates Addition, being
68. 028 acres, located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and generally located on the north
side of McReynolds Road approximately 120 feet north east of the intersection of
McReynolds Road and FM 455.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item stating the homesites will be 2
to 3 acres and that the applicant has not satisfied all the comments.
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Motion to deny made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of lot 1 Block A, of RF & Sons
Addition, being 1. 102 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the
south side of Chapman Drive approximately 45 feet west of the intersection of
Chapman Drive and Sable Creek Blvd.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item stating the applicant has not
satisfied all the comments.
Motion to deny made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 15- 23 amending the Fee Schedule,
Appendix A, Article 4. 00 Utility Related Fees, Section 4. 306 Water Service Rates,
Section 4. 307 Sewer Service Rates, and Division 4400 Electric, Section 4. 403 Electric
Service Rates and reserving Section 4.404 through Section 4. 4062 providing for the
repeal of all ordinances in conflict, providing for a severability clause, and providing a
savings clause; authorizing publications and establishing an effective date.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item with the effective date of October 1,
2023, of the rates as proposed.
Discussion ensued regarding prior water and wastewater rates and the 2009 Electric
rate increase.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 16- 23 amending the Fee Schedule,
Appendix A, Article 4. 00 Utility Related Fees, Section 4. 101 Utility Reconnection Fees,
Section 4. 102 Tampering Fee, Section 4. 103 Utility Service Fees; providing for the
repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and providing a
savings clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
Director Gray provided an overview of the revisions to the language in the Code of
Ordinances.
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Motion to approve, made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 17- 23 amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 13 Utilities, Article 13. 1600 Utility Billing Procedures, Section
13. 1602 When Bills Become Delinquent, Section 13. 1603 Service to Be Discontinued
when Delinquent, and Section 13. 1606 Waiver of Late Fees and Penalties, providing
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflicts providing for a severability clause; and
providing a savings clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
Director Gray provided an overview of the revisions to the language in the Code of
Ordinances.
Discussion ensued regarding the one-time waiver of the late fee for customers.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Bilyeu, and Councilmember Chick.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2023- 13 to take a record vote
adopting the proposed tax rate contained in the City's proposed 2023 budget as the
City's proposed 2023 tax rate to be considered for adoption at a public hearing held for
that purpose; establishing the date, time, and place for public hearings on the
proposed 2023- 24 budget and tax rate; and providing for the publication as provided
by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item, the dates to conduct the public
hearings, and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 budget.
Motion to approve the Resolution and to conduct the public hearings for the FY 2023-
2024 budget and tax rate on August 14, 2023, at 6: 00 p. m. I further place a proposal
to adopt the FY 2023- 2024 budget and tax rate of $0. 689747 per $ 100 of valuation on
the August 21, 2023, City Council agenda made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded
by Councilmember Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Voting Nay: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrett requested a breakdown of the roads maintained by TxDOT, the City, or
are considered Private streets.
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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. 074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. - City Manager
Council convened into executive session at 7: 45 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 10: 43 p. m.
No action taken.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 10: 44 p. m.
C) c Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
Kell Edwa ds, City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 07, 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 of Utility Rate Study.
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.
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 July 17, 2023, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 24, 2023, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Glenn
Polk Addition, being 9.936 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located
on the west side of I-35 approximately 670 feet south of Belz Road.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Glenn Polk
Addition, being 9.936 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the
west side of I-35 approximately 670 feet south of Belz Road.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of lots 1-12 Block A, Lots 1-7
Block B, Block C, and Open space lot 5x, 8x, 13x of Lakeside Estates Addition, being
68.028 acres, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the north
side of McReynolds Road approximately 120 feet north east of the intersection of
McReynolds Road and FM 455.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of lot 1 Block A, of RF & Sons
Addition, being 1.102 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the
south side of Chapman Drive approximately 45 feet west of the intersection of
Chapman Drive and Sable Creek Blvd.
8. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-15-23 amending the Fee Schedule,
Appendix A, Article 4.00 Utility Related Fees, Section 4.306 Water Service Rates,
Section 4.307 Sewer Service Rates, and Division 4400 Electric, Section 4.403 Electric
Service Rates and reserving Section 4.404 through Section 4.406; providing for the
repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and providing a
savings clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-16-23 amending the Fee Schedule,
Appendix A, Article 4.00 Utility Related Fees, Section 4.101 Utility Reconnection Fees,
Section 4.102 Tampering Fee, Section 4.103 Utility Service Fees; providing for the
repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and providing a
savings clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-17-23 amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 13 Utilities, Article 13.1600 Utility Billing Procedures, Section
13.1602 When Bills Become Delinquent, Section 13.1603 Service to Be Discontinued
when Delinquent, and Section 13.1606 Waiver of Late Fees and Penalties; providing
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and
providing a savings clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
11. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No.2023-13 to take a record vote
adopting the proposed tax rate contained in the City’s proposed 2023 budget as the
City’s proposed 2023 tax rate to be considered for adoption at a public hearing held for
that purpose; establishing the date, time, and place for public hearings on the
proposed 2023-24 budget and tax rate; and providing for the publication as provided
by the Texas Property Tax Code.
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 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. - City Manager
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 August 2, 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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