City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · June 16, 2025
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SANGER
JUNE 16, 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 02 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding Item 16 and Item 19
Discussion ensued regarding the Code of Ordinance amendments
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 07 p m I
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Gann gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Chick
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Peggy Williams, spoke regarding the Senior Center
Arlene Perez, spoke regarding the process and procedures of the Police Department
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1 Conduct a public hearing on a rewrite of Chapter 3 Building Regulations, Article 3 1400
Sign Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 27 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 29 p m
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2 Conduct a public hearing on a rewrite of Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations, of the
Code of Ordinances
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 29 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 31 p m
3 Conduct a public hearing on a rewrite of Chapter 14 Planning and Zoning, of the Code
of Ordinances
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 31 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 33 p m
4 Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation, of the
Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 33 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 35 p m
5 Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 8, Health and Sanitation, of the
Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 35 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 36 p m
6 Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 12, Traffic and Vehicles, of the
Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 36 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 37 p m
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7 Conduct a Public Hearing on a Petition for Creation of the Elada Public Improvement
District No 1 ( PID- 01), from the PAC Group, LTD and Ron Williamson Quarter Horses,
Inc ( Owners)
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 37 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 39 p m
8 Conduct a Public Hearing on a request to a Replat of Bolivar Heights Addition being
approximately 5 713 acres of land described as Bolivar Heights Addition, Lot 1 and Lot
1( PT), within the City of Sanger' s ETJ, generally on the north side of FM 455 W,
approximately 1289 west of the intersection of FM 455 W and Sam Bass Road
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 40 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 41 p m
CONSENT AGENDA
9 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06- 14- 25, a rewrite of Chapter 3
Building Regulations, Article 3 1400 Sign Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances
10 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06- 13- 25, a rewrite of Chapter 10
Subdivision Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances
11 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06- 12- 25 a rewrite of Chapter 14
Planning and Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances
12 Consideration and possible action on amendments to Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation,
of the Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations
13 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06- 16- 25 amendments to Chapter 8,
Offenses and Nuisances, of the Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include
more enforceable code regulations
14 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06- 17- 25 amendments to Chapter 12,
Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more
enforceable code regulations
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15 Consideration and possible action on purchasing materials from Techline Inc for the
Blue Star Building L Service and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement and all necessary documents
16 Consideration and possible action on a Resolution 2025- 06, a Petition for Creation of
the Elada Public Improvement District No 1 ( PID- 01) from the PAC Group, LTD and
Ron Williamson Quarter Horses, Inc ( Owners)
17 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 2, 2025, meeting
Mayor Muir removed Items 9- 14 and Item 16 for additional discussion
Motion to approve Item 15 and Item 17 as presented
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Mayor Muir adjusted the agenda to prioritize the remaining items, proceeding first with
the action items, followed by the executive session items, and then returning to the
remaining items on the consent agenda
Motion to approve Item 9 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 10 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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Motion to approve Item 11 of the consent agenda with the modifications that payday
lending and cash advance use be restricted to RC zoning with an SUP, in addition,
sexually oriented businesses shall be prohibited in all categories, except to I with an
SUP
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 12, Ordinance 06- 15- 25 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Burrus
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 13 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Gann
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 14 of the consent agenda as presented
Motion Burrus
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
ACTION ITEMS
18 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
No action
Hammonds stated that the applicant withdrew the project at this
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19 Consideration and possible action on a Development Agreement between the City of
Sanger, Mentage Homes ( Developer), PAC Group, LTD and Ron Williamson Quarter
Horses, Inc ( Owners), to develop a residential development utilizing a Public
Improvement District
Motion to approve
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
20 Consideration and possible action on a request to a Replat of Bolivar Heights Addition
being approximately 5 713 acres of land described as Bolivar Heights Addition, Lot 1
and Lot 1( PT), within the City of Sanger' s ETJ, generally on the north side of FM 455
W, approximately 1289 west of the intersection of FM 455 W and Sam Bass Road
Motion to deny due to comments that have not been satisfied
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
21 Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Mobile Modular for the construction of a modular building for the Sanger,
TX Senior Center
Motion to approve
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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22 Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to approve a proposal
from Cardwell Paving LLC , to construct a parking lot on the corner of 2nd Street and
Bolivar Street
Motion to approve
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
23 Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
with Tactical for the demolition of the Lumber Yard at 125 Elm Street for the added
parking in Sanger Downtown
Motion to approve
Motion Bilyeu
Second Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
24 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06- 18- 25, amending the budget for the
2024- 2025 fiscal year and authorizing amended expenditures as provided, providing
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict, providing a cumulative clause, providing for
a severability clause, and providing a savings clause, an establishing an effective date
Motion to approve
Motion Chick
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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25 Consideration and possible action Resolution 2025- 07, nominating a representative to
the Denco 911 District board of managers for a two- year term beginning October 1,
2025
Motion to nominate Steve Southwell
Motion Chick
Second Bilyeu
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bilyeu requested a work session to review and discuss how other municipalities
handle public assemblies through ordinances
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
26 Republic Services Waste Report - May 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 551 071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding legal ( A) pending or contemplated litigation, or ( B) a settlement
offer, or ( 2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with
this chapter
Laguna Azure Sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity ( CCN)
Council convened into executive session at 8 50 p m
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 9 20 p m
No action taken
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 10: 19 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 16, 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 rewrite of Chapter 3 Building Regulations, Article 3.1400
Sign Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances.
2. Conduct a public hearing on a rewrite of Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulations, of the
Code of Ordinances.
3. Conduct a public hearing on a rewrite of Chapter 14 Planning and Zoning, of the Code
of Ordinances.
4. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation, of the
Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations.
5. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 8, Health and Sanitation, of the
Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations.
6. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 12, Traffic and Vehicles, of the
Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations.
7. Conduct a Public Hearing on a Petition for Creation of the Elada Public Improvement
District No. 1 (PID-01), from the PAC Group, LTD and Ron Williamson Quarter Horses,
Inc. (Owners).
8. Conduct a Public Hearing on a request to a Replat of Bolivar Heights Addition being
approximately 5.713 acres of land described as Bolivar Heights Addition, Lot 1 and Lot
1(PT), within the City of Sanger’s ETJ, generally on the north side of FM 455 W,
approximately 1289 west of the intersection of FM 455 W and Sam Bass 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.
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-14-25, a rewrite of Chapter 3
Building Regulations, Article 3.1400 Sign Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances.
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-13-25, a rewrite of Chapter 10
Subdivision Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-12-25 a rewrite of Chapter 14
Planning and Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances.
12. Consideration and possible action on amendments to Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation,
of the Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more enforceable code
regulations.
13. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-16-25 amendments to Chapter 8,
Offenses and Nuisances, of the Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include
more enforceable code regulations.
14. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-17-25 amendments to Chapter 12,
Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances, amending the chapter to include more
enforceable code regulations.
15. Consideration and possible action on purchasing materials from Techline Inc. for the
Blue Star Building L Service and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement and all necessary documents.
16. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution 2025-06, a Petition for Creation of
the Elada Public Improvement District No. 1 (PID-01) from the PAC Group, LTD and
Ron Williamson Quarter Horses, Inc. (Owners).
17. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 2, 2025, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
18. 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.
19. Consideration and possible action on a Development Agreement between the City of
Sanger, Meritage Homes (Developer), PAC Group, LTD and Ron Williamson Quarter
Horses, Inc. (Owners), to develop a residential development utilizing a Public
Improvement District.
20. Consideration and possible action on a request to a Replat of Bolivar Heights Addition
being approximately 5.713 acres of land described as Bolivar Heights Addition, Lot 1
and Lot 1(PT), within the City of Sanger’s ETJ, generally on the north side of FM 455
W, approximately 1289 west of the intersection of FM 455 W and Sam Bass Road.
21. Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Mobile Modular for the construction of a modular building for the Sanger,
TX Senior Center.
22. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to approve a proposal
from Cardwell Paving LLC., to construct a parking lot on the corner of 2nd Street and
Bolivar Street.
23. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
with Tactical for the demolition of the Lumber Yard at 125 Elm Street for the added
parking in Sanger Downtown.
24. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-18-25, amending the budget for the
2024-2025 fiscal year and authorizing amended expenditures as provided; providing
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing a cumulative clause; providing for
a severability clause; and providing a savings clause; an establishing an effective date.
25. Consideration and possible action Resolution 2025-07, nominating a representative to
the Denco 911 District board of managers for a two-year term beginning October 1,
2025.
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.
26. Republic Services Waste Report - May 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 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding legal (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement
offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with
this chapter.
- Laguna Azure Sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)
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 June 11, 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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