City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · August 21, 2023
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
AUGUST 21, 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, Finance Director Clayton Gray,
Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan
Nolting, and Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding solid waste and recycling services.
City Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the item and responses from the City's
survey.
Discussion ensued regarding options of continuing or opting into recycling collection,
twice a week collection, vendors providing a detailed percentage of recycling taken to
the landfill due to contamination, purchasing additional totes for collection of one a
week, and that the finalists in the process provide a presentation to the Council prior
to awarding a contract.
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2. Discussion on the repairs to the Sullivan Senior Center.
Director Nolting provided a presentation Cl" d overview of the item, the process of
assessing the building, and proposed repairs.
Discussion ensued regarding the roof leak, damage to the floor in the back room, the
amount budgeted for repairs, funding for the repairs, new electrical, asbestos testing,
and temporarily relocating the Seniors during the repairs.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
AD70URN 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 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 Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and
Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of
Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Director of Economic Development Shani
Bradshaw, and Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Pamela Peterson, 102 Freese Drive, spoke regarding rolling blackouts, transparency, and a
choice of electric providers.
Matthew Cain, 613 N 3rd Street, spoke regarding the rolling blackouts and lack of information
sent to residents.
Haley WerlingI FM 455, spoke regarding the rolling blackout, transparency, and the rise of
temperature in her home.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. Proclamation for Denton County MHMR Center proclaiming September 2023 as
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Mayor Muir welcomed Jorden Clifton and Lori Common and read the proclamation.
4. Proclaiming September 2023 as LIVE UNITED Month.
May Muir welcomed Pat Sherman and Teddy Yan and read the proclamation.
5. Provide an update on Freedom Fest 2023.
Director Green provided a summary of the event.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of attendees and vendors, and the next
Freedom Fest is scheduled for June 29, 2024.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 7, 2023, meeting.
7. Consideration and possible action on property acquisition for betterment of I-35 Water
and Sewer Relocation.
8. Consideration and possible action on a Master Agreement and Individual Project Order
with Kimley Horn for the design and construction plan for the sound wall to be located
on the I-35 corridor through the City of Sanger.
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9. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue an RFP for Conceptual
Design for a New Downtown Park.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 18- 23, Approving the Property Tax
Roll.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 19- 23, adopting the budget
providing for the appropriation of funds for operating and capital expenditures for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, providing for
the intra- and inter -department and fund transfers, providing for unexpected revenues
such as grants, donations, and insurance proceeds, providing for an effective date, and
providing for approval of the investment policy.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding any amendments or updates from the previous copies
provided to the Council.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Voting Nay: None
Motion passed unanimously.
12. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 20- 23, setting the City's Ad
Valorem tax rate at $ 0. 689747/$ 100 of taxable assessed valuation for the Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024s
Director Gray provided an overview of the item.
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Motion made by Councilmember Barrett that the property tax rate be increased by the
adoption of a tax rate of $ 0. 689747 per $ 100, which is effectively a 28. 82% percent
increase in the tax rate. Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Voting Nay: None
Motion passed unanimously.
13. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 22- 23, ratifying the property tax
increase reflected in the fiscal year 2023- 2024 budget.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
14. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08- 21- 23 amending the Fee Schedule,
Appendix A, Article 4. 00 Utility Related Fees, Section 4. 307 Sewer Service Rates;
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict, providing for bilit
a severay clause;
providing
and providing a savings clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective
date.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item, stating the amendment would adjust
the maximum amount.
Matt Fuller, 2501 Santa Fe Trail, asked if in the future, the Council would consider
calculating the max amount on a 12- month average.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyin" ,
Seconded
by Councilmember Dillon.
Voting
Yea:Councilmember Barrett,Councilmember Chick,and Councilmember Gann.Motion
passed unanimously. 15.
Consideration and possible action regarding an Agre ment between the City of Sanger and
Denton 1000 LLC to Perform a Waste Water Study related to Denton County Municipal
Utility District #12. City
Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the item, including the reimbursement section
and CCN terms. Discussion
ensued regarding the portion of the CCN included in the MUD district. Motion
to approve made by Councilmember Barrett,Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu.
Voting
Yea:Councilmember Chick,Councilmember Dillon,and Councilmember Gann.Motion
passed unanimously. City
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrett suggested conducting a work session on how Sanger's Electric Utility
operates.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
16. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing Docket No. 10170 07- 25- 2023
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 8: 01 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 10: 05 p. m.
Motion to approve the City Manager's Employment Agreement as discussed in executive
session, made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Chick,
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 10: 06 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 21, 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 solid waste and recycling services.
2. Discussion on the repairs to the Sullivan Senior Center.
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.
3. Proclamation for Denton County MHMR Center proclaiming September 2023 as
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
4. Proclaiming September 2023 as LIVE UNITED Month
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
5. Provide an update on Freedom Fest 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.
6. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 7, 2023, meeting.
7. Consideration and possible action on property acquisition for betterment of I-35 Water
and Sewer Relocation.
8. Consideration and possible action on a Master Agreement and Individual Project Order
with Kimley Horn for the design and construction plan for the sound wall to be located
on the I-35 corridor through the City of Sanger.
9. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue an RFP for Conceptual
Design for a New Downtown Park.
ACTION ITEMS
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-18-23, Approving the Property Tax
Roll.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-19-23, adopting the budget
providing for the appropriation of funds for operating and capital expenditures for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, providing for
the intra- and inter-department and fund transfers, providing for unexpected revenues
such as grants, donations, and insurance proceeds, providing for an effective date, and
providing for approval of the investment policy.
12. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-20-23, setting the City's Ad
Valorem tax rate at $0.689747/$100 of taxable assessed valuation for the Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024.
13. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-22-23, ratifying the property tax
increase reflected in the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.
14. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-21-23 amending the Fee Schedule,
Appendix A, Article 4.00 Utility Related Fees, Section 4.307 Sewer Service Rates;
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.
15. Consideration and possible action regarding an Agreement between the City of Sanger
and Denton 1000 LLC to Perform a Waste Water Study related to Denton County
Municipal Utility District #12.
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 Rider GCR - Rate Filing Docket No. 10170 07-25-2023
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 16, 2023, at 4:15 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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