City Council Regular Meeting

Name: City Council Regular Meeting — Sanger, TX
Start: 2024-07-15T18:00:00
End: 2024-07-15T20:00:00
Location: Sanger, TX

Regular Meeting

Sanger, TX · July 15, 2024

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CITY COUNCIL 88 5 ' MEETING MINUTES SANG ER JULY 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 Marissa Barrett Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, 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- Hemb, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Sanger' s 2024- 2025 Annual Budget Director Gray provided a presentation and overview of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget Discussion ensued regarding utility service to City facilities, keeping the tax rate, 4A & 4B expenses, and Capital Projects City Council Minutes 07- 15- 2024 Page 1 of 5 OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA The City Manager answered questions for Item 11, regarding the Bolivar CCN transferI ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 49 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 Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, Municipal Court Administrator Christy Dyer, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Councilmember Gann gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Bilyeu CITIZENS COMMENTS Deborah Roeder spoke regarding minor repairs, such as painting lines for tennis and pickleball, on the tennis courts located on Freese City Council Minutes 07- 15- 2024 Page 2 of 5 REPORTS 2 Annual presentation and overview of the Municipal Court Director Dyer provided a presentation and overview of the Municipal Court Discussion ensued regarding the ticket writer efficiencies, Clerk, Judge, and Prosecutor training CONSENT AGENDA 3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 26, 2024, meeting 4 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 1, 2024, meeting 5 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024- 09, appointing Municipal Court Clerk and Deputy Court Clerk 6 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024- 10, appointing Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Municipal Court Judge 7 Consideration and possible action on entering into an agreement with KSA Engineers, INC to perform a lead and copper service line inventory, and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement 8 Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the City of Sanger Police and Fire Departments for the use of Denton County Radio Communications System 9 Consideration and possible action on purchasing two ( 2) Padmounted PME- 9 Switchgears and two ( 2) Transformer Pads from Techline Inc for the Belz Road Retail Addition and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents 10 Consideration and possible action on the new Downtown Park conceptual design by MHS Planning & Design 11 Consideration and possible action on an agreement with Bolivar Water Supply Corporation ( WSC) for the transfer of 2 4 acres located within Bolivar WSC' s Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity ( CCN) into the City of Sanger' s Water CCN, and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement I City Council Minutes 07- 15- 2024 Page 3 of 5 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Gann Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously ACTION ITEMS 12 Consideration and possible action on Purchasing Electric Meters from Aqua- Metric Sales Company and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement and all necessary documents Director Grace provided an overview of the item Discussion ensued regarding the need for future developments and the delay due to supply chain issues Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Gann Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously 13 Consideration and possible action on entering into an agreement for engineering services with Plummer Associates, INC for the purpose of adding an additional turbo blower and providing a technical memorandum for expansion to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement Director Bolz provided an overview of the item and the need for future developments Discussion ensued regarding TCEQ threshold requirements, engineering costs, installation costs, and that the project will be bid out Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Barrett Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously 14 Consideration and possible action on entering into an agreement with KSA Engineers, INC to perform a wastewater treatment plant site selection and water servicing study, and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement Director Bolz provided an overview of the item City Council Minutes 07- 15- 2024 Page 4 of 5 Discussion ensued regarding the size and location of the facility, future growth, phasing in a new plant, and the Railroad lift station. Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Gann. Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Bilyeu inquired about the dates for the upcoming Governance training. Councilmember Chick requested a copy of Bond fund expenditures and any remaining funds. Councilmember Barrett requested an email updating the status/ process regarding the Senior Center building. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 15. Update to Atmos Energy Corporation' s Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff- June 25, 2024 16. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing Docket No. 10170, June 25, 2024 ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 51 p. m. 7/1-871-7 -,--- Thomas E. Muir, Mayor n n Kelly Edwards, City Secretary .`\.( 0 F Sq /'/, tio, 7.3 111; 1100 City Council Minutes 07- 15- 2024 Page 5 of 5

Agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JULY 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 discussion regarding the City of Sanger's 2024-2025 Annual Budget. 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 Municipal Court. 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 26, 2024, meeting. 4. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 1, 2024, meeting. 5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-09, appointing Municipal Court Clerk and Deputy Court Clerk. 6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-10, appointing Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Municipal Court Judge. 7. Consideration and possible action on entering into an agreement with KSA Engineers, INC to perform a lead and copper service line inventory; and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. 8. Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the City of Sanger Police and Fire Departments for the use of Denton County Radio Communications System. 9. Consideration and possible action on purchasing two (2) Padmounted PME-9 Switchgears and two (2) Transformer Pads from Techline Inc. for the Belz Road Retail Addition and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents. 10. Consideration and possible action on the new Downtown Park conceptual design by MHS Planning & Design. 11. Consideration and possible action on an agreement with Bolivar Water Supply Corporation (WSC) for the transfer of 2.4 acres located within Bolivar WSC’s Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) into the City of Sanger’s Water CCN; and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. ACTION ITEMS 12. Consideration and possible action on Purchasing Electric Meters from Aqua-Metric Sales Company and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement and all necessary documents. 13. Consideration and possible action on entering into an agreement for engineering services with Plummer Associates, INC. for the purpose of adding an additional turbo blower and providing a technical memorandum for expansion to the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and, authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. 14. Consideration and possible action on entering into an agreement with KSA Engineers, INC to perform a wastewater treatment plant site selection and water servicing study; 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. 15. Update to Atmos Energy Corporation’s Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff - June 25, 2024 16. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing Docket No. 10170, June 25, 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 July 10, 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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