City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · December 18, 2023
Minutes
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DECEMBER 18, 20231 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
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw and Police Lieutenant Justin Lewis.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on a contract with MHS Planning & Design for the conceptual design of the
proposed Downtown Park in an amount not to exceed $ 63, 550. 00.
Director Nolting provided an overview of the item.
David Ship, Project Manager MHS Planning & Design, provided an overview of the
process, timeframe of completion, public engagement, and gathering public input.
Discussion ensued regarding using the park year-round, assessing the structures, and
incorporating the lumber yard style.
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2. Discussion regarding issuing an official request for the expansion of the Sanger North
Substation to Brazos Electric Cooperative and the execution of all necessary documents
between parties for feasibility.
City Manager Noblitt provided Cl" overview of the item and of the meeting with Brazos.
Discussion ensued regarding the expansion of the substation, capital expenses, the
City's Transmission Operator, feasibility study, and rate structure.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding Item 5 of the consent agenda.
City Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the Chamber Agreement.
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6: 43 p. m.
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
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Notting, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw and Police Lieutenant Justin Lewis.
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 4, 2023,
meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on a contract with MHS Planning & Design for the
conceptual design of the proposed Downtown Park in an amount not to exceed
63, 550. 00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Consideration and possible action on a contract between the City of Sanger and the
Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
6. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to issue an official
request for the expansion of the Sanger North Substation to Brazos Electric
Cooperative and the execution of all necessary documents between parties for
feasibility.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea. Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Chick requested an overview of approved development projects.
City Manager Noblitt stated the status of ongoing projects and that they would receive a
presentation from NewGen Strategies and Solutions in February.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7. Atmos - Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket 10170 11- 29- 23
8. Change Orders executed by the City Manager's Office
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 05 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 18, 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. Discussion on a contract with MHS Planning & Design for the conceptual design of the
proposed Downtown Park in an amount not to exceed $63,550.00.
2. Discussion regarding issuing an official request for the expansion of the Sanger North
Substation to Brazos Electric Cooperative and the execution of all necessary documents
between parties for feasibility.
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.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 4, 2023,
meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on a contract with MHS Planning & Design for the
conceptual design of the proposed Downtown Park in an amount not to exceed
$63,550.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Consideration and possible action on a contract between the City of Sanger and the
Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
6. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to issue an official
request for the expansion of the Sanger North Substation to Brazos Electric
Cooperative and the execution of all necessary documents between parties for
feasibility.
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.
7. Atmos - Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket 10170 11-29-23
8. Change Orders executed by the City Manager's Office
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 December 14, 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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