City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · April 15, 2024
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
APRIL 15, 2024, 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 Manssa 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, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Public Works Jim
Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Presentation and overview of Finance Department operations
CFO Gray provided a presentation and overview of the department
Discussion ensued regarding the billing process, including the changes to the process
as new meters are installed, customer notifications based on usage, payment
arrangements, and the collection of past- due payments process
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OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
CFO Gray provided an overview of Agenda Item 5 regarding the contract with MBVA to collect
delinquent property taxes
Craig Morton, MBVA, answered questions regarding their contract and services
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 58 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 08 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, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Public Works Jim
Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Economic Development Shani
Bradshaw, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2 Proclamation - Mental Health Month in the City of Sanger 2024
Mayor Muir introduced Maria Jones and Ann Hughes and each provided an overview of
the organizations they support
Mayor Muir read the proclamation declaring May 2024 as Mental Health Month and
May 10, 2024, as Children' s Mental Health Awareness Day
CONSENT AGENDA
3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the April 1, 2024, meeting
4 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 04-06- 24 to impose additional
penalty for collection costs
5 Consideration and possible action approving an amended contract for the collection of
delinquent property taxes between the City of Sanger and McCreary, Veselka, Bragg
and Allen, P C , and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
6 Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of Marley Meadows being 19 653
acres described as A0658A JANUARY TR 3, located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and
generally located on the west side of Sam Bass Road and approximately 1307 feet
north of the intersection of FM 455 and Sam Bass Road
Mayor Muir removed Item 5 and Item 6 from the Consent Agenda for additional
discussion
Motion to approve Item 3 and Item 4 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Barrett
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Discussion regarding Item 5 included the changes in the contract, the percentage
allowed by state law, and the average of accounts sent for collections
Motion to approve Item 5 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
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Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Discussion regarding Item 6 included clarification that the motion would be to deny
the final plat
Motion to deny Item 6 due to the Planning and Engineering comments not being
satisfied made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Barrett
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7 Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No 04- 07- 24 amending Sanger' s Water
Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 32 p m
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item which requires renewal every five
years
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 34 p m
ACTION ITEMS
8 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 04-07- 24 Amending Sanger's
Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
Discussion ensued regarding the watering restriction during Phase II of the plan,
enforcement and who serves as the Water Conservation Coordinator
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
9 Consideration and possible action on selecting a possible layout concept for the new
Downtown Park
Director Notting provided an overview of the item and the layout as provided in the
packet
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed layout of the property, themes for the
concept plan, and a wall or barrier between the service road and railroad tracks
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No new items.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - March 26, 2024
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 51 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 15, 2024, 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 overview of Finance Department operations.
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. Proclamation - Mental Health Month in the City of Sanger 2024
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 April 1, 2024, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 04-06-24 to impose additional
penalty for collection costs.
5. Consideration and possible action approving an amended contract for the collection of
delinquent property taxes between the City of Sanger and McCreary, Veselka, Bragg
and Allen, P.C., and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
6. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of Marley Meadows being 19.653
acres described as A0658A JANUARY TR 3, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and
generally located on the west side of Sam Bass Road and approximately 1307 feet
north of the intersection of FM 455 and Sam Bass Road.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-07-24 amending Sanger’s Water
Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
ACTION ITEMS
8. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 04-07-24 Amending Sanger’s
Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
9. Consideration and possible action on selecting a possible layout concept for the new
Downtown Park.
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.
10. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - March 26, 2024
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 April 10, 2024, 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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