City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · May 19, 2025
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MAY 19, 2025, 7: 00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
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 Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
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, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Library Director
Laura Klenke, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, and Lt Justin Lewis
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Gann gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Burrus
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 Recognize the winners of the 2025 Citywide Art competition
Director Klenke provided a presentation showcasing the winners and their art by age
group
Age Group 0- 5 Ruby Waggoner
Age Group 6- 10 Emilia Ruggieri
Age Group 11- 13 Presley Onstott
Age Group 14- 17 Lily Wright
Age Group 18 and up Dallas Clifton
REPORTS
2 Annual Presentation for the Police Department
Chief Cheek provided a presentation and overview of the department
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3 Discussion regarding the transition from standard meeting minutes to an action-
oriented minutes format
City Manager Noblitt and City Secretary Edwards provided an overview of the item and
addressed questions
CONSENT AGENDA
4 Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for shared
Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System with the Denton County
Sheriff' s Office and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas
5 Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between
Denton County and the City of Sanger Police and Fire Departments for the use of
Denton County Radio Communications System
6 Consideration and possible action on a Voluntary Advance Funding Agreement ( AFA)
with TXDOT for improvements
along IH 35 at FM 455 ( CSJ 0195- 02- 076), and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents
7 Consideration and possible action on a request to increase the City's authorized water
demand with Upper Trinity Regional Water District for the Water Year beginning June
1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the request form
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8 Consideration and possible action on contract with Reynolds Asphalt& Construction
Co to perform pavement resurfacing services in an amount not to exceed $ 586, 891 00
and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract
9 Consideration and possible action to issue the notice to proceed with Jennifer Court
cul- de- sac project
10
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 05- 11- 25 creating a construction
work zone and temporarily reducing the rate of speed to 45 miles per hour for vehicles
north and south- bound I-35 frontage roads, within the corporate limits of the City of
Sanger, as set out in this ordinance, and, temporarily amending Chapter 12 Traffic and
Vehicles, Article 12 500 Speed Limits, Section 12 505 Special Speed Zones, concurring
with the Texas Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit in two
construction zones
11 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 5, 2025, meeting
12 Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Property Tax Assessment and
Collection between Denton County and the City of Sanger
13 Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of B &
A Roberts Addition, being
approximately 5 108 acres of land described as A0801A WM Mason, TR 24, within the
City of Sanger' s ETJ, generally located along Lois Road and approximately 1526 feet
west of N Stemmons Frwy
Mayor Muir requested to pull Items 8 and 11 for additional discussion
Councilmember Bilyeu requested to pull Items 9 and 10 for additional discussion
Motion to approve Items 4- 7 and Items 12- 13 as presented
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 8
Motion Gann
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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Motion to approve Item 9
Motion
Second BilyeuI
Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 10
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 11 with revisions to pages 1 and 4 as discussed
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
ACTION ITEMS
14 Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Blue Star Industrial Second
Addition, being approximately 14 86 acres of land described as A0725A S F LYNCH, TR
14 and 14A( PT),within the City of Sanger, generally located along N Stemmons Frwy
and approximately 774 feet north of the intersection of View Rd loop
Motion to deny due to comments that have not been satisfied
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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15. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Sanger Daycare Addition,
being approximately 5. 070 acres of land described as MARY H SHIRLEY BLK 14( S PT),
15, and A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 276, generally located on the east side of 2nd Street
approximately 142 feet north of Jackilu Street.
Director Hammonds stated that the applicant requested to withdraw their request.
No action.
16. Consideration and possible action to electing a Mayor Pro- Tem in accordance with the
Charter, Article III, City Council, Section 3. 02.
Motion to elect Councilmember Bilyeu as Mayor Pro- Tern.
Motion: Gann
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Noblitt stated that the request to meet with Republic Services would be on a
future agenda, allowing the new account manager to work with the City on unresolved issues.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Republic Services Waste Report - March 2025 UPDATED
18. Republic Services Waste Report - April 2025
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 05 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
MAY 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
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.
1. Recognize the winners of the 2025 Citywide Art competition.
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
2. Annual Presentation for the Police Department
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Discussion regarding the transition from standard meeting minutes to an action-
oriented minutes format.
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 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for shared
Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System with the Denton County
Sheriff’s Office and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
5. Consideration and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between
Denton County and the City of Sanger Police and Fire Departments for the use of
Denton County Radio Communications System.
6. Consideration and possible action on a Voluntary Advance Funding Agreement (AFA)
with TXDOT for improvements along IH 35 at FM 455 (CSJ 0195-02-076), and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents.
7. Consideration and possible action on a request to increase the City’s authorized water
demand with Upper Trinity Regional Water District for the Water Year beginning June
1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the request form.
8. Consideration and possible action on contract with Reynolds Asphalt & Construction
Co. to perform pavement resurfacing services in an amount not to exceed $586,891.00
and authorize the City Manager to execute said contract
9. Consideration and possible action to issue the notice to proceed with Jennifer Court
cul-de-sac project.
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 05-11-25 creating a construction
work zone and temporarily reducing the rate of speed to 45 miles per hour for vehicles
north and south-bound I-35 frontage roads, within the corporate limits of the City of
Sanger, as set out in this ordinance; and, temporarily amending Chapter 12 Traffic and
Vehicles, Article 12.500 Speed Limits, Section 12.505 Special Speed Zones, concurring
with the Texas Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit in two
construction zones.
11. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 5, 2025, meeting.
12. Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Property Tax Assessment and
Collection between Denton County and the City of Sanger.
13. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of B & A Roberts Addition, being
approximately 5.108 acres of land described as A0801A WM Mason, TR 24, within the
City of Sanger’s ETJ, generally located along Lois Road and approximately 1526 feet
west of N Stemmons Frwy.
ACTION ITEMS
14. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Blue Star Industrial Second
Addition, being approximately 14.86 acres of land described as A0725A S.F. LYNCH, TR
14 and 14A(PT), within the City of Sanger, generally located along N Stemmons Frwy
and approximately 774 feet north of the intersection of View Rd loop.
15. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Sanger Daycare Addition,
being approximately 5.070 acres of land described as MARY H SHIRLEY BLK 14(S PT),
15, and A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 276, generally located on the east side of 2nd Street
approximately 142 feet north of Jackilu Street.
16. Consideration and possible action to electing a Mayor Pro-Tem in accordance with the
Charter, Article III, City Council, Section 3.02.
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. Republic Services Waste Report - March 2025 UPDATED
18. Republic Services Waste Report - April 2025
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 May 14, 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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