City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingSanger, TX · January 20, 2026
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
JANUARY 20, 2026, 7: 00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7: 04 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
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
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, Assistant Fire Chief
Casey Welborn, Library Director Laura Klenke, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, and Lt. Justin Lewis.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Vince Handler, candidate for Justice of the Peace, provided a campaign update.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. American Legion Post 268 presentation honoring the Firefighter/ Paramedic and
Police Officer of the 2025 year.
Clint Smith announced that Officer Tim Morton was named the 2025 Police Officer of
the Year, and that Rowdy Whited was named the 2025 Firefighter/ Paramedic of the
Year.
REPORTS
2. Annual presentation of library department operations.
Director Klenke provided a presentation and overview of the Library.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the January 5, 2026, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action to amend the amount for the payment for Hail
Damage Repairs, September 21, 2025 Storm Event.
5. Consideration and possible action on the 2026 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and the Sanger Softball Association, and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement.
6. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with DCBRE, LLC Commercial Real Estate for the sale of property.
7. Consideration and possible action on the 2026 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and the Sanger Youth Sports Association, and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement.
Councilmember Chick removed Item 6 for additional discussion.
Councilmember Burrus removed Item 7 for additional discussion.
Motion to approve Items 3, 4, and 5 of the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Chick
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Chick.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
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After additional discussion -
Motion to approve Item 7 of the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Chick
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Chick.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Muir moved to Item 8 of the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, 8. 103
Notice to Abate Nuisance, amending the language to include a public hearing before
the municipal court and vehicle identification if available on site.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 55 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
No one else requested to speak.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 56 p. m.
9. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Apx SR Sign Regulations, Section 4, 5, 6,
7, 9, and 15 of the Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7: 56 p. m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
No one else requested to speak.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7: 58 p. m.
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ACTION ITEMS
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01- 07- 26 an amendment to
Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, 8. 103 Notice to Abate Nuisance, amending the
language to include a public hearing before the municipal court and vehicle
identification if available on site.
Motion to approve.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Burrus
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Chick.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01- 05- 26 amendments to Apx SR
Sign Regulations, Section 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 15 of the Code of Ordinances.
Motion to approve.
Motion: Burrus
Second: Bilyeu
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Chick.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Secretary Edwards stated that the County had requested that cities move their election
canvases to the last date allowed, scheduling the canvass for May 13, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Muir called the Council into Executive Session regarding Item 6 of the agenda pursuant
to 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: 14 p. m.
Council reconvened into open session at 8: 35 p. m.
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Motion to approve Item 6 of the agenda.
Motion: Chick
Second: Bilyeu
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, Chick, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 36 p. m.
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
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. American Legion Post 268 presentation honoring the Firefighter/Paramedic and
Police Officer of the 2025 year.
REPORTS
Staff Reports are for discussion only. No action may be taken on items listed under this portion
of the agenda.
2. Annual presentation of library department operations.
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 January 5, 2026, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action to amend the amount for the payment for Hail
Damage Repairs, September 21, 2025 Storm Event.
5. Consideration and possible action on the 2026 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and the Sanger Softball Association, and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement.
6. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with DCBRE, LLC Commercial Real Estate for the sale of property.
7. Consideration and possible action on the 2026 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and the Sanger Youth Sports Association, and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, 8.103
Notice to Abate Nuisance, amending the language to include a public hearing before
the municipal court and vehicle identification if available on site.
9. Conduct a public hearing on amendments to Apx SR Sign Regulations, Section 4, 5, 6,
7, 9, and 15 of the Code of Ordinances.
ACTION ITEMS
10. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01-07-26 an amendment to
Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, 8.103 Notice to Abate Nuisance, amending the
language to include a public hearing before the municipal court and vehicle
identification if available on site.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01-05-26 amendments to Apx SR
Sign Regulations, Section 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 15 of the Code of Ordinances.
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.
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 January 13, 2026, by 2:30 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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