City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · June 2, 2025
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SANGER
JUNE 02, 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 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna
Green, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police Officer Trevino
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding the variances listed on the regular agenda Director Hammonds
addressed questions
Director Klenke addressed questions regarding Items 10- 12 listed on the regular agenda
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 56 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 02 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Lt Justin Leiws
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Bilyeu gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a Replat of Sanger South Subdivision being
approximately 0 662 acres of land described as A0071A BURLESON, TR 8 and Sanger
South, BLK 3, Lot 15 within the City of Sanger, generally on the west side of Cowling
Road and across from the Cowling Road and Quail Crossing intersection
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 05 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 07 p m
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2 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10 106 b 4 D General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the maximum
longitudinal slopes of 2% within 100 feet of an intersection and to allow for maximum
2% within 60 feet of an intersection for a residential development, generally located on
the east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455
and Marion Road
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 07 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 08 p m
3 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10 105 3 A General Plat Requirements to allow for a Gated Community in a R- 1
Residential 1 District for a residential development, generally located on the east side
of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and Marion
Road
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 09 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 10 p m
4 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10 106 d 9 v General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the detention pond
slope of 0 50% and to allow for minimum slope of 0 25% and a channel slope of 2%
for a residential development, generally located on the east side of Marion Road,
approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and Marion Road
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 10 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Jack Leonard, Developer, commented on a typo on the side
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 12 p m
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5 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10 106 b 3 A i General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the 31' street width
and allow for 28' street width for a residential development, generally located on the
east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and
Marion Road
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 13 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 14 p m
CONSENT AGENDA
6 Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10 105 3 A General Plat Requirements to allow for a Gated Community in
a R- 1 Residential 1 District for a residential development, generally located on the east
side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and
Marion Road
7 Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10 106 b 4 D General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the
maximum longitudinal slopes of 2% within 100 feet of an intersection and to allow for
maximum 2% within 60 feet of an intersection for a residential development, generally
located on the east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection
of FM 455 and Marion Road
8 Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10 106 d 9 v General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the
detention pond slope of 0 50% and to allow for minimum slope of 0 25% and a
channel of 2% for a residential development, generally located on the east side
slope
of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and Marion
Road
9 Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10 106 b 3 A i General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the 31'
street width and allow for 28' street width for a residential development, generally
located on the east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection
of FM 455 and Marion Road
10 Consideration and possible action on adopting a new library study room policy
11 Consideration and possible action on adopting a new library notary services policy
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12 Consideration and possible action on adopting a revised library collection development
policy
13 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 13, 2025, meeting
14 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 19, 2025, meeting
Councilmember Bilyeu removed Item 9 for additional discussion
Motion to approve Items 6- 8 and Items 10- 14 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 9 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
ACTION ITEMS
15 Consideration and possible action on a Replat of Sanger South Subdivision being
approximately 0 662 acres of land described as A0071A BURLESON, TR 8 and Sanger
South, BLK 3, Lot 15 within the City of Sanger, generally on the west side of Cowling
Road and across from the Cowling Road and Quail Crossing intersection
Motion to deny due to comments that have not been satisfied
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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16. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Sanger 91 Addition being
approximately 90. 367 acres of land with 1. 996 in Denton County and Sanger ETJ
described as A0367C F FITZGERALD, TR 2, within the City of Sanger, generally on the
east side I- 35 North and approximately 2335 feet north of the intersection of Chisam
Rd and I- 35 Frontage Rd North.
Motion to deny due to comments that have not been satisfied.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Barrett
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bilyeu inquired about how residents were informed of the fireworks ban within
city limits and requested that staff provide a copy of the ordinance.
Councilmember Bilyeu requested a work session regarding policy and procedures, as discussed
in the email received by Councilmembers.
Councilmember Bilyeu requested copies of materials before the special meeting. He will email a
list of items to the Mayor and City Manager.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Financial Statement April 30, 2025
18. Disbursements Report April 2025
19. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - May 27, 2025
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 33 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 02, 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
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.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a Replat of Sanger South Subdivision being
approximately 0.662 acres of land described as A0071A BURLESON, TR 8 and Sanger
South, BLK 3, Lot 15 within the City of Sanger, generally on the west side of Cowling
Road and across from the Cowling Road and Quail Crossing intersection.
2. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10.106.b.4.D General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the maximum
longitudinal slopes of 2% within 100 feet of an intersection and to allow for maximum
2% within 60 feet of an intersection for a residential development, generally located on
the east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455
and Marion Road.
3. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10.105.3.A General Plat Requirements to allow for a Gated Community in a R-1
Residential 1 District for a residential development, generally located on the east side
of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and Marion
Road.
4. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10.106.d.9.v General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the detention pond
slope of 0.50% and to allow for minimum slope of 0.25% and a channel slope of 2%
for a residential development, generally located on the east side of Marion Road,
approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and Marion Road.
5. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10 Subdivision,
10.106.b.3.A.i General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the 31’ street width
and allow for 28’ street width for a residential development, generally located on the
east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and
Marion Road.
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.
6. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10.105.3.A General Plat Requirements to allow for a Gated Community in
a R-1 Residential 1 District for a residential development, generally located on the east
side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and
Marion Road.
7. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10.106.b.4.D General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the
maximum longitudinal slopes of 2% within 100 feet of an intersection and to allow for
maximum 2% within 60 feet of an intersection for a residential development, generally
located on the east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection
of FM 455 and Marion Road.
8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10.106.d.9.v General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the
detention pond slope of 0.50% and to allow for minimum slope of 0.25% and a
channel slope of 2% for a residential development, generally located on the east side
of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection of FM 455 and Marion
Road.
9. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 10
Subdivision, 10.106.b.3.A.i General Plat Requirements to allow a variance from the 31’
street width and allow for 28’ street width for a residential development, generally
located on the east side of Marion Road, approximately 1180 north of the intersection
of FM 455 and Marion Road.
10. Consideration and possible action on adopting a new library study room policy.
11. Consideration and possible action on adopting a new library notary services policy.
12. Consideration and possible action on adopting a revised library collection development
policy.
13. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 13, 2025, meeting.
14. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 19, 2025, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
15. Consideration and possible action on a Replat of Sanger South Subdivision being
approximately 0.662 acres of land described as A0071A BURLESON, TR 8 and Sanger
South, BLK 3, Lot 15 within the City of Sanger, generally on the west side of Cowling
Road and across from the Cowling Road and Quail Crossing intersection.
16. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Sanger 91 Addition being
approximately 90.367 acres of land with 1.996 in Denton County and Sanger ETJ
described as A0367C F FITZGERALD, TR 2, within the City of Sanger, generally on the
east side I-35 North and approximately 2335 feet north of the intersection of Chisam
Rd and I-35 Frontage Rd North.
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. Financial Statement April 30, 2025
18. Disbursements Report April 2025
19. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - May 27, 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 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
/s/Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards, City Secretary
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interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
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