04/05/2021-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 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
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,
Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court Administrator
Christy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services Ramie
Hammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meeting
to order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote.
a.Approval of Minutes
1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
There were no items removed from the agenda
REGULAR AGENDA
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 5, 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 DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court AdministratorChristy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services RamieHammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meetingto order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote. a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agenda
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Hall & Sears Addition Minor Plat
Consider, Discuss and Act on the Minor Plat of Lot 1, 2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition,
Being 0.880 Acres, in the City of Sanger, and Generally Located on the East Side of Jones St and
Approximately 526 Feet South of the intersection of E Willow and Jones St.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds goes over the staff report. She let them know
this is a minor plat of lot 1,2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition. It is .880 acres located on
the east side of Jones St. and is approximately 526 ft. south of the intersection of E. Willow and
Jones St. She let the Council know that the applicant is available for any questions. She states staff
and the P&Z board both recommend approval.
Councilmember Clark sustained from voting on this project.
Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Barrett. Motion passes unanimously with a 30 Vote.
6.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 2
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum
2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455
Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations.
City Engineer Tracey LaPiene addresses the Council. He asks if they can shift some of the line items
around in the budget. We had some items that we don't need to do now, so he is wanting to shift
some of the line items around to the items needing to done.
Mayor Muir asks so what you are saying is that we had funds in an area that we are not doing the
work and we are moving the funds to an area we are doing the work.
City Engineer LaPiene confirmed that is what he is requesting.
There was a brief discussion with the board.
Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorizing the Mayor to execute
Addendum 2 to the engineering contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for
the FM 455 water and wastewater utilities relocation. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
7.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 3
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum
3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455
Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations.
City Engineer Tracey LaPiene explains that this it another part to the utility relocation.
Bart Hines with Dannenbaum talked to the board in more details about the relocation project. He
went over the handout in the packet.
There was a discussion with the Councilmembers and Dannenbaum about the expectation of the
company and completion times. They were explained that November 2nd is when they would like
to have the project completed but they dont know if it will be a little longer.
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 5, 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 DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court AdministratorChristy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services RamieHammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meetingto order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote. a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agendaREGULAR AGENDA5.Hall & Sears Addition Minor PlatConsider, Discuss and Act on the Minor Plat of Lot 1, 2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition,Being 0.880 Acres, in the City of Sanger, and Generally Located on the East Side of Jones St andApproximately 526 Feet South of the intersection of E Willow and Jones St. Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds goes over the staff report. She let them knowthis is a minor plat of lot 1,2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition. It is .880 acres located onthe east side of Jones St. and is approximately 526 ft. south of the intersection of E. Willow andJones St. She let the Council know that the applicant is available for any questions. She states staffand the P&Z board both recommend approval.Councilmember Clark sustained from voting on this project. Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberBarrett. Motion passes unanimously with a 30 Vote.6.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 2Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene addresses the Council. He asks if they can shift some of the line itemsaround in the budget. We had some items that we don't need to do now, so he is wanting to shiftsome of the line items around to the items needing to done.Mayor Muir asks so what you are saying is that we had funds in an area that we are not doing thework and we are moving the funds to an area we are doing the work.City Engineer LaPiene confirmed that is what he is requesting. There was a brief discussion with the board.Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorizing the Mayor to executeAddendum 2 to the engineering contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC forthe FM 455 water and wastewater utilities relocation. The motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.7.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 3Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene explains that this it another part to the utility relocation.Bart Hines with Dannenbaum talked to the board in more details about the relocation project. Hewent over the handout in the packet. There was a discussion with the Councilmembers and Dannenbaum about the expectation of thecompany and completion times. They were explained that November 2nd is when they would like
to have the project completed but they dont know if it will be a little longer.
Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Addendum
3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455
Water and Wastewater utilities relocation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
8.Approval of the Appointment of City Secretary
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton lets the Council know that the City has narrowed the search
down to one candidate for City Secretary. The person is Amy Piukana out of Farmers Branch.
Interim City Manager Staton explains that she has done great things with Farmers Branch and
earned multiple awards during the pandemic. She also has loads of experience with a larger than life
personality. She will be a great addition to our City.
Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve the appointment of City Secretary.
Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
9.EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Muir read Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m..
a.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Potential
Litigation; Consult with the City Attorney regarding the legal status, legal analysis and legal
strategy of potential claims against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) where
discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting would conflict with the duty of the City
Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas.
b.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, Deliberations
Regarding Real Property; Consult with the City Attorney to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property where discussion of these legal matters in an open
meeting would conflict with the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
10.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:
Mayor Muir and Council reconvened and Mayor Muir called the Council Meeting back into regular
session at 9:14 p.m.. No Action was taken.
11.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.Interim City Manager Updates
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton gives a timeline of the progress going on at the Library after the
flood. She also lets the board know that Public Works has hired a Water Supervisor. She also lets
Council know that the Electric department also hired a new grounds man at that that hire was in
house. Interim City Manager Staton also says there is information in their packets for the other
items.
b.Capital Projects Report March 30, 2021
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 5, 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 DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court AdministratorChristy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services RamieHammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meetingto order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote. a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agendaREGULAR AGENDA5.Hall & Sears Addition Minor PlatConsider, Discuss and Act on the Minor Plat of Lot 1, 2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition,Being 0.880 Acres, in the City of Sanger, and Generally Located on the East Side of Jones St andApproximately 526 Feet South of the intersection of E Willow and Jones St. Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds goes over the staff report. She let them knowthis is a minor plat of lot 1,2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition. It is .880 acres located onthe east side of Jones St. and is approximately 526 ft. south of the intersection of E. Willow andJones St. She let the Council know that the applicant is available for any questions. She states staffand the P&Z board both recommend approval.Councilmember Clark sustained from voting on this project. Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberBarrett. Motion passes unanimously with a 30 Vote.6.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 2Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene addresses the Council. He asks if they can shift some of the line itemsaround in the budget. We had some items that we don't need to do now, so he is wanting to shiftsome of the line items around to the items needing to done.Mayor Muir asks so what you are saying is that we had funds in an area that we are not doing thework and we are moving the funds to an area we are doing the work.City Engineer LaPiene confirmed that is what he is requesting. There was a brief discussion with the board.Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorizing the Mayor to executeAddendum 2 to the engineering contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC forthe FM 455 water and wastewater utilities relocation. The motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.7.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 3Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene explains that this it another part to the utility relocation.Bart Hines with Dannenbaum talked to the board in more details about the relocation project. Hewent over the handout in the packet. There was a discussion with the Councilmembers and Dannenbaum about the expectation of thecompany and completion times. They were explained that November 2nd is when they would liketo have the project completed but they dont know if it will be a little longer.Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Addendum3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater utilities relocation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.8.Approval of the Appointment of City SecretaryInterim City Manager Jeriana Staton lets the Council know that the City has narrowed the searchdown to one candidate for City Secretary. The person is Amy Piukana out of Farmers Branch. Interim City Manager Staton explains that she has done great things with Farmers Branch andearned multiple awards during the pandemic. She also has loads of experience with a larger than lifepersonality. She will be a great addition to our City. Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve the appointment of City Secretary. Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.9.EXECUTIVE SESSION:Mayor Muir read Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.. a.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, PotentialLitigation; Consult with the City Attorney regarding the legal status, legal analysis and legalstrategy of potential claims against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) wherediscussion of these legal matters in an open meeting would conflict with the duty of the CityAttorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar ofTexas.b.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, DeliberationsRegarding Real Property; Consult with the City Attorney to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease or value of real property where discussion of these legal matters in an openmeeting would conflict with the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.10.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:Mayor Muir and Council reconvened and Mayor Muir called the Council Meeting back into regularsession at 9:14 p.m.. No Action was taken.11.INFORMATION ITEMS:a.Interim City Manager UpdatesInterim City Manager Jeriana Staton gives a timeline of the progress going on at the Library after theflood. She also lets the board know that Public Works has hired a Water Supervisor. She also letsCouncil know that the Electric department also hired a new grounds man at that that hire was inhouse. Interim City Manager Staton also says there is information in their packets for the otheritems.
b.Capital Projects Report March 30, 2021
c.Monthly Financial Report January 31, 2021
d.Monthly Financial Report February 28, 2021
e.Racial Profiling Report
Attached is a copy of information from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 regarding
racial profiling information set in place by policy. There have been no complaints filed with this
department regarding a racial profiling incident.
12.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No items were discussed for future agenda items.
13.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the Council Meeting at
9:29 p.m..
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