City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · February 18, 2025
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 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 Tern, 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 Human Resources and Special Projects Jenana Staton- Hemb, 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 551 074 PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee
City Attorney
Council convened into executive session at 6 02 p m
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RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 7 07 p m
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 7 07 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 08 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, 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 Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Director of
Human Resources and Special Projects Jenana Staton- Hemb, Library Director Laura Klenke, and
Police Chief Tyson Cheek
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Kendall Kuykendall spoke regarding the Sanger Family Medical Clinic and the process of
completing the facility
REPORTS
1 Annual presentation and overview of library department operations
Director Klenke provided a presentation and overview of the Library
Discussion ensued regarding the consortium loan book program
CONSENT AGENDA
2 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the February 3, 2025, meeting
3 Consideration and possible action to purchase 90 Water Meters and Smart Point Radios
from Aqua Metric for a total cost of$ 55,705 50, utilizing Houston- Galveston Area
Council ( H- GAC)
4 Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue Invitation to Bid for
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additional blower at the Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant
Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Blue Star Phase 2, being
approximately 14 2225 acres of land described as A1066A 3 M A RUIZ, TR 12 and 12A,
within the City of Sanger, generally located east of I-35 and approximately 1746 feet
south of Chisum Rd
6 Consideration and possible action on FM 455/ I- 35 aesthetics relating to the
construction and mounting of City Seals authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Texas Department of Transportation Change Order Third Party Funding Notification in
the amount of$ 327, 533 64
7 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
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Republic Collection Reports - July I August I September 2024
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. 074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
City Attorney
Council convened into executive session at 7: 47 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 8: 54 p. m.
Motion to approve the contract as discussed with the City Attorney made by
Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Ayes: Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: Barrett and Bilyeu
Motion passed 3- 2- 0.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 55 p. m.
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Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 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 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
- City Attorney
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 library department operations.
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 February 3, 2025, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action to purchase 90 Water Meters and Smart Point Radios
from Aqua Metric for a total cost of $55,705.50, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area
Council (H-GAC).
4. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue Invitation to Bid for
additional blower at the Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Blue Star Phase 2, being
approximately 14.2225 acres of land described as A1066A J.M.A. RUIZ, TR 12 and 12A,
within the City of Sanger, generally located east of I-35 and approximately 1746 feet
south of Chisum Rd.
6. Consideration and possible action on FM 455/I-35 aesthetics relating to the
construction and mounting of City Seals authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Texas Department of Transportation Change Order Third Party Funding Notification in
the amount of $327,533.64.
7. 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.
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.
8. Republic Collection Reports - July | August | September 2024
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 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
- City Attorney
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 February 12, 2025, 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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