City Council Regular Meeting

Name: City Council Regular Meeting — Sanger, TX
Start: 2025-11-17T18:00:00
End: 2025-11-17T20:00:00
Location: Sanger, TX

Regular Meeting

Sanger, TX · November 17, 2025

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CITY COUNCIL 4.( ' 88 MEETING MINUTES SANGER NOVEMBER 17, 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 00 p m COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Thomas Muir Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek Jofree Fincher, Type A Industrial Economic Development Corporation, called the work session to order at 6 00 p m Greg Taylor was absent DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 A joint discussion with the Type A Industrial Economic Development Corporation regarding Municipal Development Districts ( MDD) Mr Stewart Shirey, Government Capital Corporation provided an overview of the Economic Development Corporation' s borrowing powers and methodology, including how bonds or loans are secured by sales tax, other municipalities' projects, and Municipal Development Districts ( MDDs) Then Mr Shirey provided an overview of converting a Type A board to an MDD Jofree Fincher adjourned the work session of the Type A Board at 7 10 p m City Council Minutes 11- 17- 2025 Page 1 of 5 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 7 10 p m CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 23 p m COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Thomas Muir Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus 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 Barrett CITIZENS COMMENTS No one addressed the Council I City Council Minutes 11- 17- 2025 Page 2 of 5 REPORTS 2 Annual Electric Department Presentation Director Grace provided a presentation and annual overview of the department Discussion ensued regarding finalizing the substation, access to Keith Drive, purchasing vehicles, and updating the distribution lines CONSENT AGENDA 3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the November 3, 2025, meeting 4 Consideration and possible action on the City of Whitesboro, TX Mutual Aid agreement, and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement and all necessary documents 5 Consideration and possible action on purchasing a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Cab and Chassis from Caldwell Chevrolet and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents 6 Consideration and possible action to renew Master Service Agreement with Schneider Engineering LLC dba SEnergy, and authorizing City Manager to execute the agreement 7 Consideration and possible action on renewal of agreement with First Choice Lights for 2025 Councilmember Barrett removed Item 5 for additional discussion Motion to approve Items 3, 4, 6, and 7 and Items of the consent agenda as presented Motion Barrett Second Gann Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously Motion to approve Item 5 Motion Barrett Second Bilyeu Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously City Council Minutes 11- 17- 2025 Page 3 of 5 ACTION ITEMS 8 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2025- 19, to vote for candidates in the election of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Motion to split the six votes equally, with three votes for candidate Mike Hennefer and three for Ann Pomykal Motion Barrett Second Bilyeu Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously 9 Consideration and possible action on a contract with Granicus and the Delcom Group providing for live- streaming and recording of Council meetings, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements Motion to deny and revisit this item as presented in May 2026 Motion Barrett Second Gann Ayes Bilyeu and Gann Nays Barrett and Chick Mayor Muir voted in favor of the denial to break the tie Motion passed 3- 2- 0 10 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 11- 32-25 a request for a Specific Use Permit ( SUP) for Professional Tattoo Studio, described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 101 and known as 103 S Stemmons Frwy, zoned as Regional Commercial ( RC) and generally located on the west side of Stemmons Frwy, approximately 436 feet south of the intersection of Bolivar St and S Stemmons Frwy Motion to deny Motion Chick Second Bilyeu Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, and Gann Nays None Motion passed unanimously I City Council Minutes 11- 17- 2025 Page 4 of 5 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember inquired about a 90 day review of the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Services with the County. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 11. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS- 24- 00019196 October 29, 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. 072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Council convened into executive session at 8: 11 p. m. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION Council reconvened into open session at 9: 19 p. m. No action taken. ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 9: 19 p. m. t0-# 77filiYY/ Wt/l_ Thomas E. Muir, Mayor 41--CLLUxaLOGiCh'' Kelly Edwareig, City Secretary 01111 ( OF SA! v'', 011 7- EX I City Council Minutes 11- 17- 2025 Page 5 of 5

Agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 17, 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. A joint discussion with the Type A Industrial Economic Development Corporation regarding Municipal Development Districts (MDD). 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. REPORTS Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion of the agenda. 2. Annual Electric Department Presentation 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 the minutes from the November 3, 2025, meeting. 4. Consideration and possible action on the City of Whitesboro, TX Mutual Aid agreement, and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement and all necessary documents. 5. Consideration and possible action on purchasing a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Cab and Chassis from Caldwell Chevrolet and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and all necessary documents. 6. Consideration and possible action to renew Master Service Agreement with Schneider Engineering LLC dba SEnergy, and authorizing City Manager to execute the agreement. 7. Consideration and possible action on renewal of agreement with First Choice Lights for 2025. ACTION ITEMS 8. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2025-19, to vote for candidates in the election of the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors 9. Consideration and possible action on a contract with Granicus and the Delcom Group providing for live-streaming and recording of Council meetings, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements. 10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 11-32-25 a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Professional Tattoo Studio, described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 101 and known as 103 S. Stemmons Frwy, zoned as Regional Commercial (RC) and generally located on the west side of Stemmons Frwy, approximately 436 feet south of the intersection of Bolivar St and S. Stemmons Frwy. 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. 11. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS-24-00019196 October 29, 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 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 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 November 11, 2025, by 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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