City Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingSanger, TX · June 12, 2025
Minutes
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JUNE 12, 2025, 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 37 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett arrived at 5 50 p m
Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus
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 Director of Human Resources and Special Projects
Jeriana Staton- Hemb, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, and Lt Justin Lewis
Attorney, Brown & Hofmeister, Terry Welch
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
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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:
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 regarding legal consultation with attorney regarding pending administrative action,
and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551. 074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
City Attorney
Council convened into executive session at 5: 39 p. m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 9: 05 p. m.
Councilmember Chick left the meeting at 6: 50 p. m.
Motion effective immediately to place Mr. Coleman on administrative paid leave for 30
days pursuant to Section 4 of Mr. Coleman' s 4th amended employment agreement.
Motion: Bilyeu
Second: Barrett
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Burrus, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 9: 07 p. m.
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 12, 2025, 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.
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 regarding legal consultation with attorney regarding pending administrative action,
and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
- City Attorney
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 June 4, 2025, at 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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