07/17/2017-CC-Minutes-RegularCITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
MINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 17, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
502 Elm Street, Sanger, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Bill Boutwell, Councilman Lee
Allison, Councilman David Clark, Councilman Gary Bilyeu, Councilmember Allen Chick
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The Mayor and All Council Members Were Present Constituting a Quorum.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Cheryl Price City Secretary
1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Muir at 7:05 pm. The Invocation was
given by Councilman Allison, and The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Boutwell.
2. Citizens Input: (Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or
to discuss any issues brought up during this section).
No citizens wished to speak regarding items not on the agenda.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approval of Minutes: No Minutes - Meeting Cancelled for July 3, 2017
b) Disbursements
c) Approve Appointing the Following to Open Board Positions:
Zoning Board of Adjustments – Phillip Surles, Place 7
Matt Fuller, Alternate
Library Board – Judith Rodgers, Place 3
Nichole Leamy, Place 5
A Motion was made by Councilman Chick to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Allison. Motion to Approve carried unanimously (5-0). City Secretary Price
corrected Typographical error Date of Minutes – No Minutes for July 3, 2017 – Meeting Cancelled.
4. Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
5. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve an Agreement Between the City of Sanger and the
Sanger Chamber of Commerce for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
Debbie Reaves representing the Sanger Chamber of Commerce was recognized. She noted that they
have provided the information for their annual budget for the Council Packets. She summarized the
progress they have achieved over the past year, noting they have increased their membership by 32%.
They have been very busy and her office hours have increased to 30 hours per week. They have had an
increase in Ribbon Cuttings. She summarized the programs in supporting and assisting various local
businesses with events through out the year, and the community events they developed and organized.
They have incorporated some new events and partnered with the City on some new events and that they
are planning a Health and Wellness event in November in the downtown park. She gave updates on the
plans for the 2017 Sellabration and advised they have included the event information online; and, in
magazines such as Texas Festival of Fairs, Texas Events, Triple AAA, etc. They are already filling up
with vendors and are anticipating over 150. They sold out the eight food vendor spots they have
allotted. There will be Country Music by Bubba Harper and Cameron Hobbs from 4:30 to 8:00 pm.
She noted that she has learned that there is a lot of history in Sanger and wanted to know how we could
get signs on the interstate to direct the public to downtown Sanger. She advised that she would answer
any questions the Council may have. There was discussion regarding signage and it was noted the
Chamber could apply through TxDOT for the brown directional signs you see along the Highway.
Councilman Allison noted that TxDOT’s District Office is on Bonnie Brae. There was additional
discussion regarding some of the events the Chamber has had for businesses. She advised that the
weekend after Sellabration that Babe’s is partnering with the Chamber and is going to do Security
Awareness Training and they will be advertising and inviting the Community. The training will be
safety oriented teaching citizens to be aware of surroundings, safely leaving a business in the evening,
what to do if someone is following you to your car, etc. There was minor discussion regarding what the
Hotel/Motel tax was used for. It was noted that if the City had another hotel that it would probably stay
full. It was noted that the Hotel and Motel Tax Agreement is the same as last year, just the dates
changed; and, it is in the packet and has been signed by the Jan Howard, President of the Chamber.
A motion was made by Councilman Bilyeu, to Approve an Agreement Between the City of Sanger and
the Sanger Chamber of Commerce for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds. Motion was Seconded by
Councilman Boutwell. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
6. Consider, Discuss and Possibly approve Resolution #R-07-05-17 – Appointing One Member to
the Board of Managers of the Denco 9-1-1- District.
Mayor Muir noted there is a letter and Board Nominee Resumes included in the packets. There are
three candidates (Sue Tejml, David Terre, Chrystal Davis) . He noted that last year Council nominated
Sue Tejml. It was noted that she did come and speak at a Council Meeting. Councilman Boutwell
noted that he felt Sue Tejml has been doing a good job and has interconnected communication wise
and that with the other official capacities that she serves, she has a very good reputation.
Councilman Boutwell made a Motion to approve Resolution #R-07-05-17 – Appointing Sue Rosson
Tejml to the Board of Managers of the Denco 9-1-1 District. The Motion was seconded by
Councilman Bilyeu. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Financial Report for May 2017
b) Capital Projects Recap as of June 30, 2017
c) Resignation Notice From Casey Barclay – 4 A Board
d) All American Dogs Report
There was no discussion.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further items Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.