City Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingSanger, TX · July 24, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
BANGER
DULY 24, 2023, 5: 30 PM
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the special meeting to order at 5: 31 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,
and Finance Director Clayton Gray.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Bilyeu.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
no Falls, 4489 McReynolds, spoke regarding his history in the city and against the purchase of
the property.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07- 13- 23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023B; prescribing
the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and
interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof and making other provisions regarding
such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident thereto.
Director Gray provided an overview of the item and introduced Ted Christensen.
Mr. Christensen provided additional information on the bond transaction and the City's
debt reserve.
Discussion ensued regarding the language in the bonds, the intended use for the
proceeds, the City' s AA+ bond rating, and the impacts on future projects.
City Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the future impact of projects, including
the SUMP program, Marion Road, and Belz Road.
Additional discussion ensued regarding the current street rehabilitation projects,
improvements needed for future electric infrastructure, and the impacts of not
approving the transaction.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Voting Nay: None
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07- 14- 23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance %
J City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023C;
prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal
thereof and interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof; and making other provisions
regarding such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident
thereto.
No additional discussion.
Motion to Barrett, made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann.
Voting Nay: None
Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 6: 30 p. m.
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Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
Alina Ciocan, Assistant City Manager
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 24, 2023, 5:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE SPECIAL 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.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07-13-23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023B; prescribing
the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and
interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof and making other provisions regarding
such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident thereto.
2. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07-14-23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023C;
prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal
thereof and interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof; and making other provisions
regarding such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident
thereto.
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 18, 2023, at 11:15 AM.
/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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