City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · August 18, 2025
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
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AUGUST 18, 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 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, and Sergeant Dunn
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 551 071 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
Sanger Laguna Azure
Council convened into executive session at 6 02 p m
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RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 6 58 p m
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OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No additional discussion
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 58 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 07 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 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan
Nolting, and Sergeant Dunn
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Burrus
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1 Conduct a public hearing for the City of Sanger' s Annual Budget for the fiscal year
2025- 2026
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 09 p m
No one spoke
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 10 p m
2 Conduct a public hearing for the City of Sanger' s proposed property tax rate
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 10 p m
No one spoke
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 11 p m
CONSENT AGENDA
3 Consideration and possible action on Resolution No 2025- 12, Approving and
authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the ballot indicating acceptance of
the thirteenth amended joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of Purdue Pharma L P
and its affiliated debtors and authorizing the submission thereof in the form of an e-
ballot
4 Consideration and possible action on Resolution No 2025- 13, Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into the Purdue settlement and authorizing the submission of the
subdivision participation and release form regarding the Purdue settlement and full
release of all claims
5 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 4, 2025, meeting
Motion Bilyeu
Second Burrus
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
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ACTION ITEMS
6 Consideration and possible action regarding the Old Bolivar Station Songwriters
Festival Special Event permit to allow alcohol consumption at and during the event in
downtown on October 4, 2025
Motion Gann
Second Bilyeu
Ayes Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional items
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7 Financial Statement June 30, 2025
8 Disbursements Reports July 2025
9 Update to Atmos Energy Corporation' s Rate Schedules R, C, I & T as well as Rider
WNA, Rider SUR, and Quality Services Rules - 08- 12- 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
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Council did not convene into executive session
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RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7: 20 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 18, 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 551.071. 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.
- Sanger Laguna Azure
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.
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 for the City of Sanger’s Annual Budget for the fiscal year
2025-2026.
2. Conduct a public hearing for the City of Sanger’s proposed property tax rate.
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.
3. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-12, Approving and
authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the ballot indicating acceptance of
the thirteenth amended joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of Purdue Pharma L.P.
and its affiliated debtors and authorizing the submission thereof in the form of an e-
ballot.
4. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-13, Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into the Purdue settlement and authorizing the submission of the
subdivision participation and release form regarding the Purdue settlement and full
release of all claims.
5. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 4, 2025, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration and possible action regarding the Old Bolivar Station Songwriters
Festival Special Event permit to allow alcohol consumption at and during the event in
downtown on October 4, 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.
7. Financial Statement June 30, 2025
8. Disbursements Reports July 2025
9. Update to Atmos Energy Corporation's Rate Schedules R, C, I & T as well as Rider
WNA, Rider SUR, and Quality Services Rules - 08-12-2025
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.
- Sanger Laguna Azure
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 August 13, 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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