City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · December 2, 2024
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
BANGER
DECEMBER 02I 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 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager .]ohn Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna
Green, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, and Police Lt. Lewis.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on assessing Roadway Impact Fees and setting a collection rate.
Director Hammonds introduced Brandon Forsythe with Kimley-Horn.
Mr. Forsythe provided a presentation and overview of the study and fees.
Discussion ensued regarding the service area, recoverable cost, updating the study
every five years, staff recommendation, impact on developments, and effect on any
PID agreements.
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OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6: 51 p. m.
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 ) ohn Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim BOIZ, Marketing and
Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Assistant
Fire Chief Casey Welborn, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, and Police Lt. Lewis.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Jo Delacruz, commented on the increased sales for merchants downtown due to the foot traffic
provided during Farmers Market events.
Kathryn Dodd, Mayor Muir, read her statement opposing the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
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Wanetta Wilde, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Linda Hartman, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Maria Falls, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Angela Williams, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Jerry Langley, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Katy Ray, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
George Sheffield, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Sam Alexander, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Kelli Alexander, spoke in opposition to the Laguna Azure TECQ application.
Scott Hutchins and Tammie Hudson did not speak, but both oppose the Laguna Azure TECQ
application.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the November 18, 2024,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the 2024-2025 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Fire Protection and EMS Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger,
Denton County, Texas and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
4. Consideration and possible action on awarding a contract to Pyro Shows Texas in the
amount of $40, 000 for the 2025 Freedom Feat show and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
5. Consideration and possible action on awarding a contract to Extreme Sound Production
for Stage, Lighting, and Sound for 2025 events and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
6. Consideration and possible action on awarding a contract to Duran Photography for
Videography/ Photography and Podcast services for 2025 and authorizing the City
Manager to sign the contract.
7. 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.
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8. Consideration and possible action on the remount of the Ambulance box to a new
chassis for Medic 671 not to exceed the amount $ 170, 000. 00.
9. Consideration and possible action to approve the City of Sanger Surplus Item list for
public auction.
10. Consideration and possible action on Amendment No. 3 in the amount % J $ 45, 000. 00
with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc for the I-35 Utility Relocations for TXDOT and
authorize the City Manager to execute said Amendment No. 3.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 12- 22- 24 amending Ordinance No. 09- 29-
03 ( PD 09- 29- 03) as further amended by Ordinance No. 05- 16- 18 to amend the front,
rear, and side yard setbacks on the 60400t lots, for land described A0029A R. BEEBE,
TR 58 & 59, 22. 85 ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 6, A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 57, 14. 16
ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 5, within the City of Sanger, and generally located North
of McReynolds Road and East of Indian Lane.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 40 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the request to reduce the setbacks.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 42 p. m.
12. Conduct a Public Hearing on assessing Roadway Impact Fees and setting a collection
rate.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 43 p. m.
Brandon Forsythe, Kimley- Horn, provided a presentation and overview of the item.
Several members of the audience asked questions.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 53 p. m.
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ACTION ITEMS
13. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 12- 22- 24 amending Ordinance No.
09- 29- 03 ( PD 09- 29- 03) as further amended by Ordinance No. 05- 16- 18 to amend the
front, rear, and side yard setbacks on the 60400t lots, for land described A0029A R.
BEEBE, TR 58 & 59, 22. 85 ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 6, A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 57,
14. 16 ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 5, within the City of Sanger, and generally located
North of McReynolds Road and East of Indian Lane,
Director Hammonds stated they had not received any responses from the notifications
mailed.
Casey McGinnis, Developer, responded to questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the current setbacks, the setbacks for Lane Ranch, the
housing product, the footprint, and the ingress and egress to the development.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: Chick
Motion passed 44-0.
14. Consideration and possible action on assessing Roadway Impact Fees and setting a
collection rate.
Discussion ensued regarding the maximum rate and a proposed rate.
Motion to approve Ordinance 10- 18- 24 accepting the study and set a collection rate of
40% for Residential and 35% for Non- residential of the recommended maximum fee
made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
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15. Consideration and possible action on purchasing three ( 3) Transformers from Techline
Inc. for the Belz Road Retail Addition and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement and all necessary documents.
Director Grace provided an overview of the item.
Motion to approve made by CouncilmembKai Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Chick.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
16. Consideration and possible action on the 2024 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and The Farmer's Wife North TX, LLC d/ b/ a Downtown Sanger Farmer's
Market, and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.
Director Notting provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the fees in the agreement, the term of the agreement, an
explanation of the Use fee, and Special Event permits for the additional Moonlight
Markets during the year.
Motion to approve the agreement amending the cost to $ 2, 500. 00 for the first term of
the agreement and years two and three of the agreement to $ 5, 000 annually made by
Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrett requested a work session or type of educational material for the public
regarding Municipal Utility Districts.
Councilmember Bilyeu requested Executive Session under 551. 074 Personnel Matters regarding
the City Attorney.
Mayor Muir requested Executive Session under 551. 074 Personnel Matters regarding the City
Manager.
A special meeting will be held on December 19, 2024, at 6: 00 p. m.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - November 20, 2024
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 9: 05 P. m.
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 02, 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 assessing Roadway Impact Fees and setting a collection rate.
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.
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 November 18, 2024,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the 2024-2025 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Fire Protection and EMS Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger,
Denton County, Texas and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
4. Consideration and possible action on awarding a contract to Pyro Shows Texas in the
amount of $40,000 for the 2025 Freedom Fest show and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
5. Consideration and possible action on awarding a contract to Extreme Sound Production
for Stage, Lighting, and Sound for 2025 events and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
6. Consideration and possible action on awarding a contract to Duran Photography for
Videography/Photography and Podcast services for 2025 and authorizing the City
Manager to sign the contract.
7. 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.
8. Consideration and possible action on the remount of the Ambulance box to a new
chassis for Medic 671 not to exceed the amount $170,000.00.
9. Consideration and possible action to approve the City of Sanger Surplus Item list for
public auction.
10. Consideration and possible action on Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $45,000.00
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc for the I-35 Utility Relocations for TXDOT and
authorize the City Manager to execute said Amendment No. 3.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 12-22-24 amending Ordinance No. 09-29-
03 (PD 09-29-03) as further amended by Ordinance No. 05-16-18 to amend the front,
rear, and side yard setbacks on the 60-foot lots, for land described A0029A R. BEEBE,
TR 58 & 59, 22.85 ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 6, A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 57, 14.16
ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 5, within the City of Sanger, and generally located North
of McReynolds Road and East of Indian Lane.
12. Conduct a Public Hearing on assessing Roadway Impact Fees and setting a collection
rate.
ACTION ITEMS
13. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 12-22-24 amending Ordinance No.
09-29-03 (PD 09-29-03) as further amended by Ordinance No. 05-16-18 to amend the
front, rear, and side yard setbacks on the 60-foot lots, for land described A0029A R.
BEEBE, TR 58 & 59, 22.85 ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 6, A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 57,
14.16 ACRES, OLD DCAD SHT 2, TR 5, within the City of Sanger, and generally located
North of McReynolds Road and East of Indian Lane.
14. Consideration and possible action on assessing Roadway Impact Fees and setting a
collection rate.
15. Consideration and possible action on purchasing three (3) Transformers from Techline
Inc. for the Belz Road Retail Addition and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement and all necessary documents.
16. Consideration and possible action on the 2024 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and The Farmer’s Wife North TX, LLC d/b/a Downtown Sanger Farmer’s
Market, 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.
17. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - November 20, 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 November 27, 2024, at 4:30 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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