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January 20, 2015
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Billy Ezell, Councilman Russell Martin
and Councilman Allen Chick
ABSENT: Councilman Scott Stephens and Councilman Gary Bilyeu
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Alina Ciocan
Economic Development Director, Richard Muir, Linda Brown, Sara Reidy,
and Rick Horn
1. Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Presentation by Casa Linda Development Corporation Regarding a Multi -Family
Housing Development to be Located on Church Street for Elderly Residents.
Mayor Muir disclosed that he has a family member involved in this project.
Linda Brown was present and advised that she is a former Economic Development
Director in Dallas and her associate, Sara Reidy, has over 18 years of financial
knowledge in affordable housing.
Ms. Brown is proposing a low income senior housing apartment complex to be
located at the northeast quadrant of Church Street and I-35.
Development Profile:
Owner/Applicant: Church Street Housing, L.P. (to be formed)
Name of community: The Courtyard Apartments
Number of units: 60 total; 56 income eligible and 4 at market rate
One and two bedroom units
Estimated project cost: $8,600,000 financed in part with federal housing tax credits
100% of all units will be restricted for "qualified elderly" by HUD'S housing
regulations. 55 years and older only.
Proposed Amenities:
Elevator
Perimeter fencing
Gated entry
Clubhouse
On -site management and leasing office
Gazebo
One covered parking space per unit
Direct City Benefits:
Estimated annual city taxes paid $12,000
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (THCA) is the
administrator for the federal 9% housing tax credit program. Developers in this
venture are awarded tax credits which are sold to investors to receive equity to pay
development expense for the proposed development communities. The program is
an application process and those with the highest score in the region will win a
reservation of tax credits to support the financial structure of the proposed
development.
Ms. Brown is requesting a Resolution supporting the proposed apartments and is
also requesting that the City contribute $60,000 towards the project.
3. Overview of Upcoming Citizens Academy.
City Manager gave a Power Point Presentation regarding a 6 week course being
offered to Sanger citizens on how the City functions and operates. Presentations
will be given by City staff and a tour will also be given.
4. Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
5. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 20, 2015
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Billy Ezell, Councilman' Russell Martin,
Councilman Scott Stephens and Councilman Allen Chicle
ABSENT: Councilman Gary Bilyeu
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Joe Iliff Development
Services Director and Rick Horn
1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Stephens led the
Invocation followed by Councilman Martin leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
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).
None.
3. a) Approval of Minutes: December 15, 2014 - Work Session
December 15, 2014 - City Council
b) Disbursements
c) Approve an Interlocal Agreement Between Denton County and the City of Sanger
for Ambulance and Fire Protection Services
d) Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for Construction of Water and Sewer Lines Along the
West Side of I-35 Between FM 455 and Belz Road
e) Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for Construction of two new Water Wells
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider any Items Removed From Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #01-01-15 - Establishing Guidelines
for Commercial Filming.
Councilman Stephens made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #01-02-15 - Changing the Name of
Branding Iron Drive to Sanger Circle Drive.
Councilman Ezell made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #01-03-15 - Amending the Zoning
Ordinance, Section 24 B-3 Central Business District, Changing the Approval Body for
Major Development Projects to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #01-04-15 - Adopting the 2015
Thoroughfare Plan.
The Mayor wanted a few more revisions made to the thoroughfare. Joe Iliff will revise
and bring back to the next meeting.
Councilman Stephens made a motion to table this item. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve a Development Agreement to Defer the
Construction of Public Improvements for the Replat of Lots 1A-8A, Block A, Marion
Point Acres Addition.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve the Replat of Lots IA -SA, Block A, Marion
Point Acres Addition, 24.77 Acres of Land Located on the East Side of Marion Road,
North of FM 455.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve a Development Agreement to Defer the
Construction of Public Improvements for the Final Plat of Sanger Circle, Phase 3.
Councilman Ezell made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
12. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve the Final Plat of Lots 28-31, Block 1 and Lots
11-14, Block 2, Sanger Circle Addition Phase 3, 2.01 Acres of Land Located West of
Marion Road and North of FM 455.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
13. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a) Financial and Investment Report - September
b) All American Dogs Report - October, November and December
14. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.