City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · January 5, 2026
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
5< • ' Be
4,
MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
JANUARY 05, 2026, 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 Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray,
and Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
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 and the City of Sanger' s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity ( CCN)
Section 551. 072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 1 of 7
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Discussion regarding the purchase and sale of property for public purposes
Council convened into executive session at 6: 04 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into the work session at 7: 09 p. m.
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: 09 p. m.
1
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 09 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 2 of 7
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray,
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Parks &
Recreation Director Ryan Nolting,
Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton- Hemb, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw, Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, Electric Director Ronnie
Grace, Library Director Laura Klenke, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, and Lt. Justin Lewis.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Gann gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Phyllis Rewis, thank Director Bolz and the street staff for their responsiveness during street
repairs on their street.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Retirement Proclamation - Ranell Wolf
Mayor Muir read Mrs. Wolfs proclamation and congratulated her on her retirement.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 1,. 2025,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the new TEMAT Memorandum of Understanding
MOU), that will allow participation in multiple agreements for deployments.
4. Consideration and possible action on a 4. 0% rate increase from Republic Services,
Inc., for solid waste and recycling services.
5. Consideration and possible action on adopting updated library card requirements.
6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01- 01- 26, Calling and ordering the May
2, 2026, General Election to elect a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and
Councilmember Place 4, for a two- year term.
1
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 3 of 7
7. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 7, being approximately 45. 296 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR
107, 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.
111
Councilmember Bilyeu removed Item 4 for additional discussion.
Motion to approve Items 2, 3, 5, and 7 of the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve Item 4 of the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Barrett
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 01- 02- 26 a request for a Specific Use
Permit ( SUP) for a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant use for Lane Ranch Phase 5,
being approximately 26. 102 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 56A and
56B( 1) within the City of Sanger and generally located north of McReynolds Rd,
approximately 1245 feet east of the intersection of McReynolds Rd and Lake Ridge Dr.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 24 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
No one else requested to speak.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 25 p. m.
1
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 4 of 7
ACTION ITEMS
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01- 02- 26 a request for a Specific
Use Permit ( SUP) for a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant use for Lane Ranch Phase
5, being approximately 26. 102 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 56A
and 56B( 1) within the City of Sanger and generally located north of McReynolds Rd,
approximately 1245 feet east of the intersection of McReynolds Rd and Lake Ridge Dr.
Motion to approve.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Gann
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
10. Consideration and possible action regarding the BBQ Rib Cook- off Special Event permit
to allow alcohol consumption at and during the event in downtown on February 7,
2026.
Motion to approve.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Barrett
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01- 03- 26, Calling and Ordering a
Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified voters of the City of Sanger, Texas, a Joint Ballot Proposition determining the
abolition of the Sales and Use Tax Collected for the Sanger Industrial Development
Corporation ( SIDC), A Type A Economic Development Sales Tax, at the rate of one- half
of one percent ( 0. 50%), contingent upon the creation of a Municipal Development
District ( MDD) at the rate of one- half of one percent ( 0. 50%) within the City' s
Corporate Limits and the City' s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ( ETJ).
Motion to approve.
Motion: Barrett
Second: Bilyeu
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 5 of 7
12. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01- 04- 26, Calling and ordering a
Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified voters of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (" ETJ") of the City of Sanger, Texas,
a ballot proposition to consider the adoption of a Municipal Development District
MDD) at the rate of one- half of onepercent ( 0. 50%) within said district contingent
upon the abolition of the Sales and Use Tax collected for the Sanger Industrial
Development Corporation ( SIDC), a type a economic development sales tax, at the
rate of one- half of one percent ( 0. 50%).
Motion to approve.
Motion: Barrett
Second: Bilyeu
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bilyeu inquired about the date for the retreat and items for discussion.
Mayor Muir announced that he would not be running for re- election and read a statement.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
13. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS- 24- 00019196 - November 17, 2025
14. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS- 24- 00019196 - December 18, 2025
15. Republic Services Waste Report November 2025
16. Financial Statements October and November 2025
17. Disbursements Report October and November 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:
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.
Discussion regarding the purchase and sale of property for public purposes
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 6 of 7
Council convened into executive session at 7: 52 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 8: 28 p. m.
No action taken.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 28 p. m.
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
4) F ^!_
Kelly Eddwar`§, City Secretary
c %
vN•4k/
T&A ik
City Council Minutes 01- 05- 2026
Page 7 of 7
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 05, 2026, 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 and the City of Sanger's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)
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.
- Discussion regarding the purchase and sale of property for public purposes
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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayoral proclamations, presentations of awards and certificates, and other acknowledgments of
significant accomplishments or service to the community.
1. Retirement Proclamation - Ranell Wolf
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 the minutes from the December 1, 2025,
meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the new TEMAT Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU), that will allow participation in multiple agreements for deployments.
4. Consideration and possible action on a 4.0% rate increase from Republic Services,
Inc., for solid waste and recycling services.
5. Consideration and possible action on adopting updated library card requirements.
6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01-01-26, Calling and ordering the May
2, 2026, General Election to elect a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and
Councilmember Place 4, for a two-year term.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing
No. 7, being approximately 45.296 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR
107, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 01-02-26 a request for a Specific Use
Permit (SUP) for a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant use for Lane Ranch Phase 5,
being approximately 26.102 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 56A and
56B(1) within the City of Sanger and generally located north of McReynolds Rd,
approximately 1245 feet east of the intersection of McReynolds Rd and Lake Ridge Dr.
ACTION ITEMS
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01-02-26 a request for a Specific
Use Permit (SUP) for a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant use for Lane Ranch Phase
5, being approximately 26.102 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 56A
and 56B(1) within the City of Sanger and generally located north of McReynolds Rd,
approximately 1245 feet east of the intersection of McReynolds Rd and Lake Ridge Dr.
10. Consideration and possible action regarding the BBQ Rib Cook-off Special Event permit
to allow alcohol consumption at and during the event in downtown on February 7,
2026.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01-03-26, Calling and Ordering a
Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified voters of the City of Sanger, Texas, a Joint Ballot Proposition determining the
abolition of the Sales and Use Tax Collected for the Sanger Industrial Development
Corporation (SIDC), A Type A Economic Development Sales Tax, at the rate of one-half
of one percent (0.50%), contingent upon the creation of a Municipal Development
District (MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the City’s
Corporate Limits and the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
12. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01-04-26, Calling and ordering a
Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified voters of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (“ETJ”) of the City of Sanger, Texas,
a ballot proposition to consider the adoption of a Municipal Development District
(MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within said district contingent
upon the abolition of the Sales and Use Tax collected for the Sanger Industrial
Development Corporation (SIDC), a type a economic development sales tax, at the
rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%).
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.
13. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS-24-00019196 - November 17, 2025
14. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS-24-00019196 - December 18, 2025
15. Republic Services Waste Report November 2025
16. Financial Statements October and November 2025
17. Disbursements Report October and November 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 and the City of Sanger's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)
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.
- Discussion regarding the purchase and sale of property for public purposes
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 December 29, 2025, by 2:45 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.
Get email alerts for Sanger
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.