City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · June 17, 2024
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
JUNE 17, 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 Tenn, 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, Director
of Public Works Jim Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Notting, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Discussion on the new Downtown Town Park conceptual design by MHS Planning &
Design
Director Notting provided an overview of the progress of the item
David Shipp, MHS Planning & Design, provided a presentation with conceptual
drawings of the proposed park
Discussion ensued regarding the service road behind the building, utilization of the
building, playground equipment ages, native planting areas, parking in downtown, and
phasing of the project
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OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No additional discussion
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 52 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 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, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Public Works Jim Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw, Library Director Laura Klenke, 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
Debbie Reaves, stated she received calls regarding the closest storm shelter for citizens during
the previous storm outbreak She mentioned possible funding from FEMA to build a shelter and
asked about an agreement with other entities to provide citizens with a location
REPORTS
2 Annual presentation and overview of the Public Works Department
Director Bolz provided a presentation and overview of the department
Discussion ensued regarding significant projects, including the delayed, due to
weather, of street rehabilitation projects, the installation of generators at city facilities,
the Water Quality report mailing, future KSA task orders, relocation and betterments
of water and sewer lines along the I-35, the number of new residential meters
installed, and the Waste Water Treatment Plant
CONSENT AGENDA
3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting
4 Consideration and possible action on the library' s unattended children' s policy
5 Consideration and possible action on Fire/ Arson Task Force Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas, and allow City Manager to execute contract
Councilmember Bilyeu requested additional discussion regarding Item 4 of the consent
agenda
Motion to approve Items 3& 5 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Councilmember Bilyeu inquired about the capacity to take possession of a minor and
the coordination with the Police Department
Motion to approve Item 4 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Barrett
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action on the final step for the Miracle League of Sanger
Application between the City of Sanger and the Miracle League, and authorize the City
Manager to execute said agreement.
Director Nolting provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding any distance requirements from other Miracle field
locations, funding provided by the city, and private donations.
Gann.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Noblitt stated that SGR should be contacting the Council regarding the types of
Councilmember training to be provided during a future work session.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - May 23, 2024
8. Financial Statements March and April 2024
9. Disbursements Report March- May 2024
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 59 p. m.
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 17, 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. Discussion on the new Downtown Town Park conceptual design by MHS Planning &
Design.
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.
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
2. Annual presentation and overview of the Public Works Department.
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 June 3, 2024, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on the library's unattended children's policy.
5. Consideration and possible action on Fire/Arson Task Force Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas, and allow City Manager to execute contract.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action on the final step for the Miracle League of Sanger
Application between the City of Sanger and the Miracle League, and authorize the City
Manager to execute said agreement.
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 under Docket No. 10170 - May 23, 2024
8. Financial Statements March and April 2024
9. Disbursements Report March-May 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 June 12, 2024, 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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