City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · July 7, 2025
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JULY 07, 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.
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray,
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Library Director Laura Klenke, Police Chief
Tyson Cheek, and Lt. Justin Lewis.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Banger's 2025- 26 Annual Budget.
Director Gray provided a presentation and overview of the 2025- 2026 Fiscal Year
budget, including the General Fund, Property Tax Rate, Sales Tax revenue, and
departmental Capital requests.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No additional discussion
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ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6: 54 p. m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 03 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray,
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Human Resources and Special
Projects Jeriana Staton- Hemb, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Gann gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
BurrusI
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bill Boutwell, spoke regarding the ordinance in place prohibiting fireworks within the city limits
and stepping up enforcement during the 4th of July holiday.
Terri Cornwell, thanked the Council and City StafF for their dedication to providing a facility for
the Seniors. And stated that they are working on the 501( c)( 3) application.
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CONSENT AGENDA
2. 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,
3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of lots 1A- 8A1 Blk. A of the
Marion Point Acres, within the City of Sanger. Generally located on the east side of
Marion Road, and approximately 1, 161 feet north of FM 455 West.
4. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Chapman Crossing, being
approximately 68. 209 acres of land described as H TIERWESTER SURVEY ABSTRACT
N0. 1241, within the City of Sanger, generally located along Belz Road and
approximately 1281 feet west of N Stemmons Frwy,
5. 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.
6. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 12, 2025, meeting.
7. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 16, 2025, meeting.
Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a Public Hearing on the 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: 12 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 14 p. m.
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9. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture A to
Planned Development PD for a total of 306. 36 acres of land, 60 acres described as
A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 4 and 246.36 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR
8 within the City of Sanger, and generally located north of Belz Rd approximately 1035
feet of the intersection of I-35 and Belz Rd.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 14 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 17 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS
10. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution 2025- 08, the Creation of the Elada
Public Improvement District No. 1 ( PID- 01) from the PAC Group, LTD and Ron
Williamson Quarter Horses, Inc. ( Owners).
Motion to approve.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture A
to Planned Development PD for a total of 306. 36 acres of land, 60 acres described as
A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 4 and 246. 36 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR
8 within the City of Sanger, and generally located north of Belz Rd approximately 1035
feet west of the intersection of I-35 and Belz Rd.
Motion as amended to approve Ordinance 07- 19- 25.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
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12. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Elada Addition, being
approximately 306, 356 acres of land described as 60 acres described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 4 and 246. 36 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, within the
City of Sanger, and generally located north of Belz Rd approximately 1035 feet of the
intersection of I-35 and Belz Rd.
Motion to approve.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
13. Consideration and possible action on a Minor Plat of Dhakal Karki Addition, being
approximately 1. 375 acres of land described as A1241A Tierwester, TR 239 and TR
240, within the City of Sanger, generally located on the northeast corner of 5th Street
and Freese St.
Motion to deny due to all comments not being satisfied.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
14. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 1, being approximately 38. 769 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR,
within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd approximately
1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd.
Motion to deny due to all comments not being satisfied.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
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15. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 2, being approximately 29. 228 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR,
within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd approximately
1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd.
Motion to deny due to all comments not being satisfied.
Motion: Burrus
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
16. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 3, being approximately 45. 25 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR,
within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd approximately
1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd.
Motion to deny due to all comments not being satisfied.
Motion: Burrus
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Noblitt stated that plats requiring Council' s approval will be phased in accordance
with the amended Zoning ordinance and that Development Services would be providing a
platting report in the future.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Atmos Energy Mid -Tex Division Rate Tariffs - Rate Schedule 07- 01- 2025
18. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - June 26, 2025
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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
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 regarding legal consultation with attorney regarding pending administrative action,
and all matters incident and related thereto.
Council convened into executive session at 8: 14 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session.
Council reconvened into open session at 9: 07 p. m.
Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the settlement agreement and mutual
release of claims with the City Attorney and execute any other appropriate documents
necessary under the settlement agreement.
Motion: Chick
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu
unanimously.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 9: 09 p. m.
SgIV ', Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
Kelly Edwar , City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 07, 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
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Sanger's 2025-26 Annual Budget.
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 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.
3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of lots 1A-8A, Blk. A of the
Marion Point Acres, within the City of Sanger. Generally located on the east side of
Marion Road, and approximately 1,161 feet north of FM 455 West.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 12, 2025, meeting.
7. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 16, 2025, meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Creation of the Elada Public Improvement District No.
1 (PID-01), from the PAC Group, LTD and Ron Williamson Quarter Horses, Inc.
(Owners).
9. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture A to
Planned Development PD for a total of 306.36 acres of land, 60 acres described as
A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 4 and 246.36 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR
8 within the City of Sanger, and generally located north of Belz Rd approximately 1035
feet of the intersection of I-35 and Belz Rd.
ACTION ITEMS
10. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution 2025-08, the Creation of the Elada
Public Improvement District No. 1 (PID-01) from the PAC Group, LTD and Ron
Williamson Quarter Horses, Inc. (Owners).
11. Consideration and possible action on a request for a zoning change from Agriculture A
to Planned Development PD for a total of 306.36 acres of land, 60 acres described as
A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 4 and 246.36 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR
8 within the City of Sanger, and generally located north of Belz Rd approximately 1035
feet west of the intersection of I-35 and Belz Rd.
12. Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of Elada Addition, being
approximately 306.356 acres of land described as 60 acres described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 4 and 246.36 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, within the
City of Sanger, and generally located north of Belz Rd approximately 1035 feet of the
intersection of I-35 and Belz Rd.
13. Consideration and possible action on a Minor Plat of Dhakal Karki Addition, being
approximately 1.375 acres of land described as A1241A Tierwester, TR 239 and TR
240, within the City of Sanger, generally located on the northeast corner of 5th Street
and Freese St.
14. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 1, being approximately 38.769 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR,
within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd approximately
1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd.
15. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 2, being approximately 29.228 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR,
within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd approximately
1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd.
16. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 3, being approximately 45.25 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR,
within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd approximately
1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd.
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. Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Rate Tariffs - Rate Schedule 07-01-2025
18. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - June 26, 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 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
- City Attorney
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 regarding legal consultation with attorney regarding pending administrative action,
and all matters incident and related thereto.
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 July 3, 2025, at 9:30 AM.
/s/Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards, City Secretary
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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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