06/21/2021-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021
6:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu,
Councilmember Victor Gann, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,
Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Court Administrator/Deputy
City Secretary Christy Dyer, City Engineer Tracy LaPiene, Director of Economic Development
Shani Bradshaw, Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, Finance Director Clayton Gray.
1.Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Thomas Muir called the June 21, 2021, City Council Work Session meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
2.Presentation of Technology Update
Staff will provide an update to City Council on technology updates for the city. (Gray)
Finance Director Clayton Gray gave the Council an update on Technology. Clayton stated that in
the past 24 months there has been a lot of discussion with staff about technology regarding cyber
attacks, how can the City be better served against cyber attacks, critical areas that the City might
behind in technology, and training with employees and city officials. Clayton stated that customers
can now pay online, obtained an online copy of the utility bill, text to pay option, account notification,
disconnects are sent by telephone call, text and email to customers. Clayton stating that the City is
looking into instituting an electronic time sheet system for employees. Future items that Clayton
wants to institute is automated metering system, document image system, which would be used by all
departments, and new phone system, the current phone system is at least 25 years old, and option
with Incode to the Cloud system which would increase the city's security.
Brief discussion ensued on cyber security insurance.
3.Economic Development Update
Presentation and Discussion on Economic Development. (Bradshaw)
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONMONDAY, JUNE 21, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu,Councilmember Victor Gann, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Court Administrator/DeputyCity Secretary Christy Dyer, City Engineer Tracy LaPiene, Director of Economic DevelopmentShani Bradshaw, Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, Finance Director Clayton Gray.1.Call Meeting to OrderMayor Thomas Muir called the June 21, 2021, City Council Work Session meeting to order at 6:00p.m.2.Presentation of Technology UpdateStaff will provide an update to City Council on technology updates for the city. (Gray)Finance Director Clayton Gray gave the Council an update on Technology. Clayton stated that inthe past 24 months there has been a lot of discussion with staff about technology regarding cyberattacks, how can the City be better served against cyber attacks, critical areas that the City mightbehind in technology, and training with employees and city officials. Clayton stated that customerscan now pay online, obtained an online copy of the utility bill, text to pay option, account notification,disconnects are sent by telephone call, text and email to customers. Clayton stating that the City islooking into instituting an electronic time sheet system for employees. Future items that Claytonwants to institute is automated metering system, document image system, which would be used by alldepartments, and new phone system, the current phone system is at least 25 years old, and optionwith Incode to the Cloud system which would increase the city's security.Brief discussion ensued on cyber security insurance.3.Economic Development Update
Presentation and Discussion on Economic Development. (Bradshaw)
Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw provided the Council an update on economic
development activities to include Blue Star and a potential grocery store.
She also stated that in February, there were 51 economic development excellence award that was
given out through out the state of Texas, and Sanger did receive an award. The reward was based
off of training, professional leadership and activity.
Mayor Muir did ask what direction the 4A and 4B boards were headed. Shani stated that 4A is
focusing on industrial, and 4B focusing on the idea of purchasing land.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu asked about the Park Board and briefly discussed wanting to know what the
Park Board's vision is. Councilmember Chick asked if the Council could get from all Boards their
vision with a timeline. There was brief discussion, and it was said by the end of the year all boards
will be present at the City Council Meeting to present their vision.
Councilmember Dillon asked Shani if the 455 & 35 expansion has had an impact on developers
coming to Sanger. Shani advised she doesn't feel it will deter them from coming to SangerĶ¾ the
growth location and what Sanger has to offer is what is bringing them to Sanger.
4.Overview of Items on the Regular Agenda
No discussion.
5.Adjourn
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the Work Session
Meeting at 7:02 p.m
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