04/19/2021-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,
Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
All members were present.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Stefani Dodson Development
Services, Court Administrator/Deputy City Secretary Christy Dyer, Director of Finance Clayton
Gray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Firefighter Brandon Shepard, Social
Media Laura Klenke
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 19, 2021, City Council Meeting to
order at 7:02 p.m.. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Chick. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilmember Clark.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Clark made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
.
a.Approval of Minutes
1.Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 2021
2.Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 2021
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 19, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon, Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:All members were present.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Stefani Dodson DevelopmentServices, Court Administrator/Deputy City Secretary Christy Dyer, Director of Finance ClaytonGray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Firefighter Brandon Shepard, SocialMedia Laura Klenke1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 19, 2021, City Council Meeting toorder at 7:02 p.m.. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Chick. The Pledge of Allegiancewas led by Councilmember Clark.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak 3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Clark made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.. a.Approval of Minutes1.Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 2021
2.Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
There were no items removed from the agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric Code
Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of
Ordinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", Article 3.200 "Building Code", Article
3.300 "Plumbing Code", Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "Electrical Code", Article
3.600 "Residential Code", Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and Electric Meters on All
Single Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600
"Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900 "Swimming Pool and Spa
Code"
Development Services Director Ramie Hammonds explains this is what they discussed during the
Work Session. She does explain there just isn't that many changes in this update.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve Ordinance #040521 amending Chapter 3 of
the Code of Ordinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department"' Article 3.200 "Building
Code", Article 3.300 "Plumbing Code"' Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "Electrical
Code"' Article 3.600 "Residential Code"' Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and Electric
Meters on All Single Family Residential Buildings", Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code",
Article 3.2600 "Fuel Gas Code"' Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code"' Article 3.2900 "Swimming
Pool and Spa Code".
Councilmember Barrett seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
6.2018 International Fire Code
Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Code
of Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"
Director of Development Service Ramie Hammonds explains that this is the same as they discussed
in the Work Session. She explains it also doesn't have many changes form the current code the City
is using currently.
There is a brief discussion by the Councilmembers.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu make a motion to approve Ordinance # 04 06 21 Amending Chapter 5 of
the Code of Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code".
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
7.Fire Permit Fees
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040721 Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of the
Code of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fees
Development Services Director Ramie Hammonds explains about the new fees that the Fire
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 19, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon, Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:All members were present.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Stefani Dodson DevelopmentServices, Court Administrator/Deputy City Secretary Christy Dyer, Director of Finance ClaytonGray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Firefighter Brandon Shepard, SocialMedia Laura Klenke1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 19, 2021, City Council Meeting toorder at 7:02 p.m.. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Chick. The Pledge of Allegiancewas led by Councilmember Clark.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak 3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Clark made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.. a.Approval of Minutes1.Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 20212.Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code ofOrdinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", Article 3.200 "Building Code", Article3.300 "Plumbing Code", Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "Electrical Code", Article3.600 "Residential Code", Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and Electric Meters on AllSingle Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600"Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900 "Swimming Pool and SpaCode"Development Services Director Ramie Hammonds explains this is what they discussed during theWork Session. She does explain there just isn't that many changes in this update.Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve Ordinance #040521 amending Chapter 3 ofthe Code of Ordinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department"' Article 3.200 "BuildingCode", Article 3.300 "Plumbing Code"' Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "ElectricalCode"' Article 3.600 "Residential Code"' Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and ElectricMeters on All Single Family Residential Buildings", Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600 "Fuel Gas Code"' Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code"' Article 3.2900 "SwimmingPool and Spa Code".Councilmember Barrett seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.6.2018 International Fire CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Codeof Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"Director of Development Service Ramie Hammonds explains that this is the same as they discussedin the Work Session. She explains it also doesn't have many changes form the current code the Cityis using currently. There is a brief discussion by the Councilmembers.Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu make a motion to approve Ordinance # 04 06 21 Amending Chapter 5 ofthe Code of Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code". Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.7.Fire Permit FeesConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040721 Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of theCode of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fees
Development Services Director Ramie Hammonds explains about the new fees that the Fire
Department is wanting to add. She explains that staff did a comparison with surrounding cities and
found that the fees they are suggesting are comparable.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve Ordinance #040721 Appendix A "Fee
Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fee. Councilmember Barrett seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 Vote.
8.Ordinance 040821 Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Obligation
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER,
TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS
AND FORM THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL
THEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USE
OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO
Ted Chistianson said today was a good day in the bond market. He said that they sold the entire
$20 million and with using premium bonds the City generated total is $22,076,243.00 of proceeds.
Net to City totals $21,766,179.00. He then goes over the handout showing details on the debt
service. He explains the Director of Finance Clayton Gray did a very good job of showing
everything to the board. He also explains that the TIC on this is 2.36 for 25 years. He stated it is a
reflection of the City with a AA rating, and how the finance department is running.
They are planning to close on May 7, 2021.
There is a brief discussion by the board. Mayor Muir thanked Ted and his company for all their
hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
ORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF
OBLICATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND FORM THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND INTEREST
THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
REGARDING SUCH CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF;
AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Councilmember Chick Aye
Councilmember Clark Aye
Councilmember Bilyeu Aye
Councilmember Barrett Aye
Councilmember Dillon Aye
Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
9.Ordinance 040921 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021; AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 19, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon, Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:All members were present.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Stefani Dodson DevelopmentServices, Court Administrator/Deputy City Secretary Christy Dyer, Director of Finance ClaytonGray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Firefighter Brandon Shepard, SocialMedia Laura Klenke1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 19, 2021, City Council Meeting toorder at 7:02 p.m.. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Chick. The Pledge of Allegiancewas led by Councilmember Clark.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak 3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Clark made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.. a.Approval of Minutes1.Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 20212.Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code ofOrdinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", Article 3.200 "Building Code", Article3.300 "Plumbing Code", Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "Electrical Code", Article3.600 "Residential Code", Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and Electric Meters on AllSingle Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600"Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900 "Swimming Pool and SpaCode"Development Services Director Ramie Hammonds explains this is what they discussed during theWork Session. She does explain there just isn't that many changes in this update.Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve Ordinance #040521 amending Chapter 3 ofthe Code of Ordinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department"' Article 3.200 "BuildingCode", Article 3.300 "Plumbing Code"' Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "ElectricalCode"' Article 3.600 "Residential Code"' Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and ElectricMeters on All Single Family Residential Buildings", Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600 "Fuel Gas Code"' Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code"' Article 3.2900 "SwimmingPool and Spa Code".Councilmember Barrett seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.6.2018 International Fire CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Codeof Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"Director of Development Service Ramie Hammonds explains that this is the same as they discussedin the Work Session. She explains it also doesn't have many changes form the current code the Cityis using currently. There is a brief discussion by the Councilmembers.Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu make a motion to approve Ordinance # 04 06 21 Amending Chapter 5 ofthe Code of Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code". Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.7.Fire Permit FeesConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040721 Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of theCode of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire FeesDevelopment Services Director Ramie Hammonds explains about the new fees that the FireDepartment is wanting to add. She explains that staff did a comparison with surrounding cities andfound that the fees they are suggesting are comparable. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve Ordinance #040721 Appendix A "FeeSchedule" of the Code of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fee. Councilmember Barrett seconded themotion. Motion passes unanimously with a 50 Vote.8.Ordinance 040821 Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of ObligationORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER,TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMSAND FORM THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPALTHEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; ANDMAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USEOF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETOTed Chistianson said today was a good day in the bond market. He said that they sold the entire$20 million and with using premium bonds the City generated total is $22,076,243.00 of proceeds. Net to City totals $21,766,179.00. He then goes over the handout showing details on the debtservice. He explains the Director of Finance Clayton Gray did a very good job of showingeverything to the board. He also explains that the TIC on this is 2.36 for 25 years. He stated it is areflection of the City with a AA rating, and how the finance department is running.They are planning to close on May 7, 2021. There is a brief discussion by the board. Mayor Muir thanked Ted and his company for all theirhard work.Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu makes a motion to approve ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANDORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OFOBLICATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND FORM THEREOF;PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND INTERESTTHEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONSREGARDING SUCH CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF;AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Barrett. Councilmember Chick AyeCouncilmember Clark AyeCouncilmember Bilyeu AyeCouncilmember Barrett AyeCouncilmember Dillon AyeMotion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.9.Ordinance 040921 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding BondsORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXASGENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021; AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO
Ted Christianson explains that refunding bonds had to be done as a taxable bonds. The good news
is the rates are so low. He goes over the handout that he handed to the board. He states that total
interest cost on this one is 1.85% for 12 years.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu asks what exactly are we talking about.
Ted says this is the 2013 bonds that we refunded from 2025 and beyond. The rest of it will be
placed into an escrow account and earning interest.
Mayor Muir says the city is basically refinancing these items.
There is a brief discussion among the board.
Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve the ORIDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2021; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
Councilmember Clark seconded the motion.
Councilmember Chick Aye
Councilmember Clark Aye
Councilmember Bilyeu Aye
Councilmember Barrett Aye
Councilmember Dillon Aye
Motion passes unanimously with a 50 vote.
10.INFORMATION ITEMS:
No informational items were discussed.
11.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No future items were discussed.
12.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the Regular Session
meeting at 7:28 p.m..
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