City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · September 3, 2024
Minutes
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SEPTEMBER 03, 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 01 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett— arrived at 6 24 p m
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, Chief
Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Human
Resources and Special Projects Jenana Staton- Hemb, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, and Police Lt
Lewis
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Discussion regarding the Sullivan Senior Center
Mayor Muir provided an overview of the item, stating he had communicated with Mike
Patty Walker regarding the building He discussed removing the reversionary
provision from the deed The Mayor then read a draft proposal that included the
understanding that if city funds were utilized to renovate the building for the Seniors,
and should they outgrow it, the building would be repurposed for use by the City This
included three options the building would retain the Sullivan name, move the name to
a new facility for the Seniors, or use the Sullivan name for a future park
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Discussion ensued regarding the options, to strike option three and forwarding a copy
of the proposal to the family for review
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding the plat action items
Discussion ensued regarding Item 3, specifically regarding non- profit businesses
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 41 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
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Chief
Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of
Public Works Jim Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources
and Special Projects Jenana Staton- Hemb, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, Police Chief Tyson
Cheek, and Police Lt Lewis
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 spoke to the Council
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2 United Way Proclamation LIVE UNITED MONTH - September 2024
Mayor Muir introduced Laura Behrens, former UWDC board Teddy Yan, UWDC Director
of Financial Initiatives Both thanked the City for its support and provided an overview
of the services provided
Mayor Muir read the proclamation and presented a copy to Laura and Teddy
REPORTS
3 Annual presentation and overview of the Human Resources Department
Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton- Hemb presented the
department' s annual overview
CONSENT AGENDA
4 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 12, 2024, meeting
5 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting
6 Consideration and possible action on purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet 3500 HD Crew Cab
from Caldwell Country Chevrolet and a 9' body from General Truck Body and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements and all necessary documents
7 Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of lots 1- 12 & LOT 13X, BLOCK 1,
LOTS 1- 4 & LOT 5X, BLOCK B, LOTS 1- 78 & LOT 8X, BLOCK C of Lakeside Estates
Addition, being 68 028 acres described as A0790A C MANCHACA, TR 5A, 6A, and 7A
located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and generally located on the north side of
McReynolds Road approximately 120 feet northeast of the intersection of McReynolds
Road and FM 455
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8 Conduct a public hearing pursuant to the Local Government Code, Section 214 908,
Reauthorization of Building Permit Fees, to consider an Ordinance amending the City's
Fee Schedule
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 25 p m
No one spoke
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 26 p m
ACTION ITEMS
9 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Stephen Town Crossing,
being approximately 120 133 acres of land described as REUBEN BEBEE SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO 29, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west
side of Sanger Circle Addition and west of Montecristo Lane and Bridle Path Lane
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item and stated that comments had
not been satisfied
Motion to deny, due to comments not being satisfied, made by Councilmember Bilyeu,
Seconded by Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
10 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Sanger Business Addition,
being approximately 2 07 acres of land described as JOSE MARIA RUIS SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO 1066 RUEBEN BEBEE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 29, within the City of
Sanger, generally located on the south of FM 455 approximately 248 feet west Sable
Creek Boulevard
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item and stated that comments had
not been satisfied
Motion to deny, due to comments not being satisfied, made by Councilmember Bilyeu,
Seconded by Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
11 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duck Creek Ridge, being
1 010 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the south side of
Duck Creek Road at the intersection of Duck Creek Road and Mesa Drive
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Director Hammonds requested this item be pulled from the agenda
Mayor Muir stated that the Council would take no action on this item
12 Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Belz Road Retail Addition
Phase 1 — Multi- Family, being 17 33 acres described as HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO 1241, BLOCK A, LOT 3, located in the City of Sanger and generally
located on the west side of North Stemmons Frwy at the intersection of West Chapman
Dr and North Stemmons Frwy
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item and stated that comments had
not been satisfied
Motion to deny, due to the Preliminary Plat being complete and comments not being
satisfied, made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
13 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 09- 15- 24 amending the fee schedule
by removing the Fee Schedule, Appendix A, from the Code of Ordinances and adopting
a new fee schedule by ordinance
Director Gray provided an overview of the item
Discussion ensued regarding any new fees or amendments and updating the schedule
on an annual basis coinciding with the budget
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
14 Consideration and possible action on Change Order No 1 in the amount of
151, 631 00 with Ana Site Construction, LLC for the relocation of a 4" sewage force
main and authorize the City Manager to execute said Change Order No 1
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item stating the line that services the Blue
Star development area need to be relocated and that the relocation is reimbursable by
TxDOT
Motion to approve, made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
passed unanimously
IIMotion
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15 Consideration and possible action on approving consumption of alcohol on city
property in conjunction with Ordinance # 11- 30- 23, Chapter 15 609
Director Notting provided an overview of the Special Event Application submitted for
the Songwriters Festival
Discussion ensued regarding department meetings and alcoholic beverages within the
established perimeter for the event
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
16 Consideration and possible action to vote for candidates on the ballot of the Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustee Election
Motion to vote for each incumbent made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
17 Consideration and possible action to vote for the Region 8 Director of the Texas
Municipal League
Motion to vote for the incumbent made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
City Attorney Coleman requested the Council discuss Item 18, in Executive Session
Mayor Muir stated the Council would convene into Executive Session pursuant to
Section 551 071( 2) Consultation with the Attorney to discuss the North Central Denton
County Municipal Utility District No 1
Council convened into Executive Session at 7 55 p m
Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8 23 p m
18 Consideration and possible action on an amended petition for the creation of the North
Central Denton County Municipal Utility District No 1
The Mayor stated no action would be taken
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bilyeu stated he believes the Council is left with two courses of action moving
forward. If we want to keep our current city manager, we need to provide him clear guidance
with goals, objectives, and, most importantly, the standard at which he is going to be evaluated
by every member on this council. Unfortunately, I think the message we sent with our actions
was that we did not want to keep him, and if that is the wishes of the Council, then the course
of action number two is that we discuss his termination without cause.
Councilmember Bilyeu then requested an Executive Session at the earliest possible convenience
but no later than the next scheduled city council meeting, with the subject being personnel
review of the City Manager, and we discuss one or both of those courses of action during that
meeting. I think that his accomplishment has earned him that professional courtesy at a
minimum, and I think we owe it to Staff to give clear direction on how the council will move
forward.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
19. Change Order Memo August 2024
20. 2024 Atmos Annual Gas Cost Reconciliation Filing Cities
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 29 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 03, 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 regarding the Sullivan Senior Center.
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. United Way Proclamation LIVE UNITED MONTH - September 2024
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
3. Annual presentation and overview of the Human Resources 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.
4. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 12, 2024, meeting.
5. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting.
6. Consideration and possible action on purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet 3500 HD Crew Cab
from Caldwell Country Chevrolet and a 9’ body from General Truck Body and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements and all necessary documents.
7. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of lots 1-12 & LOT 13X, BLOCK 1;
LOTS 1-4 & LOT 5X, BLOCK B; LOTS 1-78 & LOT 8X, BLOCK C of Lakeside Estates
Addition, being 68.028 acres described as A0790A C. MANCHACA, TR 5A, 6A, and 7A
located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the north side of
McReynolds Road approximately 120 feet northeast of the intersection of McReynolds
Road and FM 455.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing pursuant to the Local Government Code, Section 214.908,
Reauthorization of Building Permit Fees, to consider an Ordinance amending the City's
Fee Schedule.
ACTION ITEMS
9. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Stephen Town Crossing,
being approximately 120.133 acres of land described as REUBEN BEBEE SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 29, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west
side of Sanger Circle Addition and west of Montecristo Lane and Bridle Path Lane.
10. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Sanger Business Addition,
being approximately 2.07 acres of land described as JOSE MARIA RUIS SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 1066 RUEBEN BEBEE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 29, within the City of
Sanger, generally located on the south of FM 455 approximately 248 feet west Sable
Creek Boulevard.
11. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duck Creek Ridge, being
1.010 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the south side of
Duck Creek Road at the intersection of Duck Creek Road and Mesa Drive
12. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Belz Road Retail Addition
Phase 1 – Multi-Family, being 17.33 acres described as HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 1241, BLOCK A, LOT 3, located in the City of Sanger and generally
located on the west side of North Stemmons Frwy at the intersection of West Chapman
Dr and North Stemmons Frwy.
13. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 09-15-24 amending the fee schedule
by removing the Fee Schedule, Appendix A, from the Code of Ordinances and adopting
a new fee schedule by ordinance.
14. Consideration and possible action on Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$151,631.00 with Ana Site Construction, LLC for the relocation of a 4” sewage force
main and authorize the City Manager to execute said Change Order No. 1.
15. Consideration and possible action on approving consumption of alcohol on city
property in conjunction with Ordinance #11-30-23, Chapter 15.609.
16. Consideration and possible action to vote for candidates on the ballot of the Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustee Election.
17. Consideration and possible action to vote for the Region 8 Director of the Texas
Municipal League.
18. Consideration and possible action on an amended petition for the creation of the North
Central Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
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.
19. Change Order Memo August 2024
20. 2024 Atmos Annual Gas Cost Reconciliation Filing Cities
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 August 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM.
/s/Jeriana Hemb
Jeriana Hemb, Deputy 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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