05/06/2013-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 6, 2013
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Billy Ezell,Councilman Russell Martin,
Councilman Scott Stephens, Councilman Gary Bilyeu and Councilman Allen Chick
OTHERS
PRESENT:Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary,Cheryl Davenport Finance
Director,Ted Christensen,Joe Falls,Sam Alexander,Kelli Alexander,Jeff Henzler,
Amber Goodman, Shane Morrow, Shane Hamrick, Seth Herold, Troy Goodman,
Jean Smith, Lynn Prieskop, Chris Prock, Chad Spratt,Norm Bulaich, Chris
Robinson, Susan Dawson,Brian and Gina Wicker
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.Councilman Bilyeu 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).
Kelli Alexander of 3219 McReynolds Road,distributed copies of open records she received
regarding the disposition of animals in 2012, and wants to know where the 24 missing dogs
are. She suggested that All American Dogs take over Sanger's animal control services due
to their concise recordkeeping and return rate.
Chris Robinson and Susan Dawson with the Children's Advocacy Center of Denton County,
thanked the City of Sanger and the police department for past support. The center's
mission is to provide justice and healing for abused children.They service children from
ages 1 to 17 years old and non-offending family members.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. a) Approval of Minutes:April 1, 2013 -Work Session
April 1,2013 -Council Meeting
b) Disbursements
c) Approve Proclamation #05-06-13 -Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
d) Approve Resolution R05-07-13 -Agreement Authorizing the City of Sanger to Provide
Employees a 125 Cafeteria Plan With Keystone Flex Administrators
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve consent agenda, pulling Item (c). Seconded
by Councilman Ezell.Motion carried unanimously.
4.Consider any Items Removed From Consent Agenda.
c) Approve Proclamation #05-06-13 -Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Item (c)was moved and Mayor Muir read Proclamation #05-06-13 and presented it.
Snyder Rosenbaum of 10922 Metz Road, spoke and said that he recently was involved in a
motorcycle accident and urged everyone to take a second look when driving.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens. Motion
carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #05-04-13 -Approving Budget
Amendments for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
6.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve the Expenditure of $4,500 in 4B Funds for
Reconstruction of a Brick Sidewalk in the Downtown Park.
4B approved this at their April 1, 2013, meeting.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.Motion
carried unanimously.
7.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Advertising for Request for Proposals
Regarding a Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Service Contract.
Norm Bulaich with Progressive Waste Solutions (formerly called IESI) stated that they have
been the City's provider for the past 15 years and wants to continue to service Sanger.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Martin.Motion
carried unanimously.
8.Conduct Public Hearing Regarding Possible Annexation of Properties Located South of
FM 455 and West of FM 2164.
Mayor Muir opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Doug Vanderberg bought fifteen acres next to the agriculture barn, had it rezoned, which
took a year and a half and he is now concerned about having to go through the City of
Sanger if annexed in order to develop his property.
City Manager suggested that he meet with him and Joe Iliff about his concerns.
Jean Smith, co-owner of Lake Ray Roberts Dry Boat Storage,had questions about signing a
development agreement with the City of Sanger.
City Manager advised that as long as there weren't any new improvements or rezoning, it
stays the same.
Lynn Prieskop was concerned about having to pay taxes if the property was annexed.
City Manager advised that nothing would change unless there was a trigger like
improvements made or the ten years were up.
Sam Alexander of 3219 McReynolds Road,questioned the purpose of bringing that section
of land into Sanger to be annexed.
Mayor Muir felt that it was the growth area of Sanger.
Councilman Bilyeu stated that they needed to plan for the future and annex that area.
Sam Alexander stated that he understands annexation,but feels that the City needs to take
care of current problems that the City of Sanger has and was concerned with the fact of
having to provide more services (fire and sewer)to more area when the City can't keep up
now.Another concern was the area previously annexed on McReynolds Road which has
major pot holes.
Joe Falls,4489 McReynolds Road,asked how much property would be annexed and also
wanted to know if the property owners requested the annexation.
City Manager advised that it was the City of Sanger that requested the annexation.City
Manager advised there were four or five property owners.
Gina Wicker of 9083 Cripple Creek,asked if the current utility providers would stay the
same or change if annexed.
Mayor Muir advised that they would stay the same.
Mayor Muir closed the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.
9.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Resolution R05-08-13 -Approving an Amendment
to the Loan Agreement by the Sanger Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
for the Benefit of St. Andrews Episcopal School and Related Matters.
Councilman Stephens made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Bilyeu. Motion
carried unanimously.
10.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Resolution R05-09-13 -Authorizing Publication of
Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation in a Principal Amount not to
Exceed $4,500,000 and Authorizing Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
This item will be advertised twice and will go back to Council on June 17, 2013.
Councilman Ezell made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Martin. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was noted that the resolution page showed the number R05-19-13 and it should be R05-
09-13 as shown on the agenda.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
11. a) 2013-2014 Budget Calendar
b) Financial and Investment Reports -March
c) Library Report -March
d) All American Dogs Report -March
e) ATMOS Energy Rider GCR -Rate Filing Under Docket No. 10170
12. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.