City Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingSanger, TX · July 17, 2024
Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
SANGER
JULY 17, 2024, 6: 00 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 6 00 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa 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, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Chief
Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic
Engagement Director Donna Green, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jenana
Staton- Hemb, Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, and Police
Chief Tyson Cheek
Others in attendance were Terry Welch, Brown & Hofmeister, and employees from the following
departments Finance, Public Works, Fire & EMS, and Development Services
CITIZENS COMMENTS
John Henderson spoke regarding the City Manager's support of employees
Clayton Gray spoke regarding the City Manager' s support of employees
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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:
Pursuant to Section 551. 071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with outside counsel
1) to receive legal advice relative to proposed procedures relative to the review of personnel
and related complaints, and ( 2) to receive legal advice regarding review of a complaint, and all
matters incident and related thereto.
Pursuant to Section 551. 074 of the Texas Government Code, " Personnel Matters," deliberate
personnel matters regarding the City Manager, in accordance with the issues outlined in said
Section 551. 074, and all matters incident and related thereto.
City Manager Noblitt requested that any deliberation regarding his position be held in an open
forum.
City Attorney Coleman requested time to speak.
Council convened into executive session at 6: 11 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 8: 32 p. m.
Mayor Muir stated there would be no action taken and that the Council considers the
matter concluded.
Hugh Coleman spoke regarding his time and commitment to the community, city staff in
attendance, and the different standards with which a prior complaint was dealt.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8: 42 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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.
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:
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with outside counsel
(1) to receive legal advice relative to proposed procedures relative to the review of personnel
and related complaints, and (2) to receive legal advice regarding review of a complaint, and all
matters incident and related thereto.
Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, “Personnel Matters,” deliberate
personnel matters regarding the City Manager, in accordance with the issues outlined in said
Section 551.074, and all matters incident and related thereto.
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 July 12, 2024, at 11:30 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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