City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · December 4, 2023
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
DECEMBER 04, 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 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
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance
Director Clayton Gray, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
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 legal ( A) pending or contemplated litigation; or ( B) a settlement
offer; or ( 2) on 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.
Kamy Real Property Trust Vs. City Of Sanger, No. 23- 10112- 467
City of Camden, et al. v. E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2: 23- cv- 03230-
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Section 551. 086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
For deliberations regarding AEP Energy Partners.
Council convened into executive session at 6: 02 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 6: 51 p. m.
No action taken.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding Item 3 of the consent agenda.
Director Bolz provided an overview of the necessary repair to Well No. 7.
Discussion ensued regarding Items 4 & 5 of the consent agenda.
City Manager Noblitt stated the agreements are the standard Interlocals with Denton
County and provided the amount of change per call.
Discussion ensued regarding Item 6 of the consent agenda.
Councilmember Dillon asked about the reporting requirements.
ADJOURN 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: 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
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COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance
Director Clayton Gray, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Mayor Muir.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the November 6, 2023,
meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on the purchase of a sewer jetter truck for the Water
Department in the amount of $ 177, 047. 24 from Southwest International Trucks, Inc.
3. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023- 17 to ratify approval of a
contract for the emergency repair of water Well No. 7; making finds 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.
4. Consideration and possible action on the 2023- 2024 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton
County, Texas and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement.
5. Consideration and possible action on the 2023- 2024 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County,
Texas and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement.
6. Consideration and possible action on a contract with Republic Services for solid waste
and recycling services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and all
necessary documents.
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Mayor Muir removed Item 1 of the consent agenda for a separate vote.
Motion to approve Items 2- 6 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve Item 1 made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann. Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu and Councilmember Gann.
Abstaining: Councilmember Dillon
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrett would like an overview of the All American Dogs service agreement.
City Manager Noblitt stated Staff would provide an update and report regarding the Senior
Center.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council did not reconvene into 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 ATl-ORNEYFor deliberations regarding legal ( A)
pending or contemplated litigation; or ( B) a settlement offer; or ( 2) on 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.
Kamy Real Property Trust Vs. City Of Sanger, No. 23- 10112- 467
City of Camden, et al. v. E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2: 23- cv- 03230-
RMG
Section 551. 086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
For deliberations regarding AEP Energy Partners.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 06 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 04, 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
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 legal (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement
offer; or (2) on 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.
- Kamy Real Property Trust Vs. City Of Sanger, No. 23-10112-467
- City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03230-
RMG
Section 551.086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
- For deliberations regarding AEP Energy Partners.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Reconvene into the Work Session. Any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session will be taken during the Regular Session.
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.
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the November 6, 2023,
meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on the purchase of a sewer jetter truck for the Water
Department in the amount of $177,047.24 from Southwest International Trucks, Inc.
3. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023-17 to ratify approval of a
contract for the emergency repair of water Well No. 7; making finds 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.
4. Consideration and possible action on the 2023-2024 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton
County, Texas and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement.
5. Consideration and possible action on the 2023-2024 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County,
Texas and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement.
6. Consideration and possible action on a contract with Republic Services for solid waste
and recycling services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and all
necessary documents.
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 ATTORNEYFor deliberations regarding legal (A)
pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on 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.
- Kamy Real Property Trust Vs. City Of Sanger, No. 23-10112-467
- City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03230-
RMG
Section 551.086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
- For deliberations regarding AEP Energy Partners.
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 November 30, 2023, at 11:30 AM.
/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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