City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · March 17, 2025
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MARCH 17, 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 07 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
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Marketing and Civic Engagement
Director Donna Green, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, 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 COMPL I 1 11VE MATTERS
For deliberations regarding Brazos Electric
Council convened into executive session at 6 08 p m
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RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 6 38 p m
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Discussion on Resolution EDC- 2025- 04 approving and authorizing an Economic
Development Performance Agreement by and between the Sanger Industrial
Development Corporation and the Sanger Education Foundation, Inc
Director Bradshaw provided an overview of the item, including the initiatives the Type
A Board designated
Erica Chupp provided an overview of the Career and Technical Education ( CTE)
programs that would benefit from the grant
Discussion ensued regarding the amount, metrics in the agreement, relationships with
partners, and certifications students would receive in preparing them for the
workforce
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 02 p m
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CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 09 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT.
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Marketing and Civic Engagement
Director Donna Green, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Director of
Development Services Ramie Hammonds, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Linda Hewlett, spoke regarding the drainage and flooding issues on her property due to the
AutoZone store asking the City to assist with a resolution
Tern Cornwell, provided an overview of the Sullivan Center, which was donated to the City and
opened as the Sullivan Senior Center She also provided the timeframe for repairs and
renovations made to the building by the City and the amount of time the Seniors have been
unable to use the building
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CONSENT AGENDA
2 Consideration and possible action on approving the launch of the Blue Santa Program
3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the March 3, 2025, meeting
Councilmember Chick removed Item 2 for additional discussion
Motion to approve Item 3 made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Mayor Muir then moved to Item 4
Director Green provided an overview of the Blue Santa Program
Discussion ensued regarding the oversite of donations, the collection cash donations,
the Sanger Education Foundation' s role as a non- profit, the Sanger Police
Department' s involvement, and the future of the program
Motion to approve Item 2 made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Mayor Muir then moved back to Item 5
ACTION ITEMS
4 Consideration and possible action on Resolution EDC- 2025- 04 approving and
authorizing an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Sanger Industrial Development Corporation and the Sanger Education Foundation, Inc
Director Bradshaw then provided a breakdown of the funding for the grant
Discussion ensued regarding the Education Foundation' s allocation of the monies,
measurable items in the agreement, the number of students turned away due to
availability, vocational workforce development, and the sustainability of the CTE
programs
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Dillon, and Gann
Nays Chick
Motion passed 3- 1- 0
Mayor Muir moved back to Item 2 of the consent agenda
5 Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Chapman Crossing, being
approximately 68 209 acres of land described as H TIERWESTER SURVEY ABSTRACT
NO 1241, within the City of Sanger, generally located along Belz Road and
approximately 1281 feet west of N Stemmons Frwy
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item, stating that all the Engineering
comments had not been satisfied, and Staff recommends denial for that reason
Motion to deny due to comments not being satisfied made by Councilmember Chick,
Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future items were provided
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
6 Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No 10170 - February 26, 2025
7 Financial Statement January 31, 2025
8 Disbursements Report January 2025 and February 2025
9 Republic Waste Report February 2025
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
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Section 551. 086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPS I 1 11VE MATTERS.
For deliberations regarding Brazos Electric.
Council did not convene into executive session.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 40 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 17, 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 551.086. CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS.
For deliberations regarding Brazos Electric.
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.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on Resolution EDC-2025-04 approving and authorizing an Economic
Development Performance Agreement by and between the Sanger Industrial
Development Corporation and the Sanger Education Foundation, Inc.
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 approving the launch of the Blue Santa Program.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the March 3, 2025, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on Resolution EDC-2025-04 approving and
authorizing an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Sanger Industrial Development Corporation and the Sanger Education Foundation, Inc.
5. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Chapman Crossing, being
approximately 68.209 acres of land described as H TIERWESTER SURVEY ABSTRACT
NO. 1241, within the City of Sanger, generally located along Belz Road and
approximately 1281 feet west of N 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.
6. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - February 26, 2025
7. Financial Statement January 31, 2025
8. Disbursements Report January 2025 and February 2025
9. Republic Waste Report February 2025
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 Brazos Electric.
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 March 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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