12/21/2015-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES:CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 21, 2015
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Bill Boutwell,Councilman Gary Bilyeu,
Councilman David Clark,Councilman Lee Allison,Councilman Allen Chick
OTHERS PRESENT:City Manager Mike Brice, Deputy City Secretary Cheryl Price,City
Attorney Rob Dillard,Meghann Piercy,Joe R. Falls,Teresa Shell, Schafer
Smartt, Peter Worthington, Derick Armstrong
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the Work Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.Presentation by MWF Properties on Affordable Housing.
Peter Worthington with MWF Properties was recognized and introduced Teresa Shell,Betco
Consulting, Shaffer Smart, and Derrick Armstrong, Weis Builders. Teresa Shell with Betco
Consulting was recognized and gave a summary about what the Housing Tax Credit Program
is and how it would benefit the City of Sanger.She noted the Apartment development they
propose would be the maximum number of units (80 Units)they are allowed to build through
the program. They will be targeting Senior Citizens 55 and over and there will be a thorough
screening of tenants and it will be a gated community.
3.Presentation by City Attorney on new Requirements of Chapter 176, Local Government
Code Regarding Ethics Rules.
City Attorney Rob Dillard was recognized and gave City Council Members a presentation on
new Ethics Requirements for Local Government Officers, Employees,and Vendors.House
Bill 23, which amended Chapter 176, Texas Local Government Code went into effect
September 1, 2015 and includes disclosure requirements, conflicts of interest and enhanced
criminal penalties for violations of the statute, in addition to any other disclosures required by
law.
4.Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
None.
5.Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.