City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · November 18, 2024
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
NOVEMBER 18, 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 Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
111 Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, and
Police Chief Tyson Cheek
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code
Section 551 086 CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES COMPETITIVE MATTERS
For deliberations regarding Transmission Operations
Council convened into open session at 6 01 p m
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RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 7 32 p m
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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 7 32 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 33 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett arrived at 7 47 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, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects
Jenana Staton- Hemb, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, Police Lt Justin
Lewis
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
REPORTS
1 Annual presentation and overview of the Electric Department
Director Grace provided a presentation and overview of the Electic Department
Discussion ensued regarding the need for the five- year plan as presented, upgrades to
the system, updating the electric standards, and the meter replacement project
CONSENT AGENDA
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Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 21, 2024, meeting
3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the November 4, 2024,
meeting
4 Consideration and possible action on the Final 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
5 Consideration and possible action on a Sign and Light Easement Agreement with
Sanger Retail, Ltd
The Council removed Item 3 for additional discussion
Motion to approve Items 2, 4, and 5 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Discussion ensued to complete Councilmember Dillon' s inquiry on page 6 of the
minutes
Motion to approve Item 3 made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by
Councilmember Bilyeu
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024- 17 adopting covered applications
and prohibited technology policy and providing an effective date.
Director Staton- Hemb provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the policy for government- issued devices.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No requests.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code:
Section 551. 086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPE III 1VE MATTERS.
For deliberations regarding Transmission Operations.
Council did not convene into Executive Session.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 56 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 18, 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code:
Section 551.086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
- For deliberations regarding Transmission Operations.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Reconvene into the Work Session. Any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session will be taken during the Regular Session.
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.
1. Annual presentation and overview of the Electric 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.
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 21, 2024, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the November 4, 2024,
meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on the Final 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
5. Consideration and possible action on a Sign and Light Easement Agreement with
Sanger Retail, Ltd.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-17 adopting covered applications
and prohibited technology policy and providing an effective date.
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code:
Section 551.086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
- For deliberations regarding Transmission Operations.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session.
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 November 14, 2024, at 10:00 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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