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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING
403 N 7TH STREET SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir, Mayor Pro Tern Gary Bilyeu, Councilmembers: Victor Gann, Marissa
Barrett, Allen Chick, and Dennis Dillon.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, City Secretary Kelly
Edwards, Court Administrator/Deputy City Secretary Christy Dyer, Director of Finance
Clayton Gray, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, City Engineer Tracy
LaPiene, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Interim Police Chief Jonathan Perkins,
Sergeant Josh Bishop, Library Director Audrey Tolle, and Social Media Manager Laura
Klenke.
1. Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call),Invocation.
Mayor Muir called the Regular Session to order at 7:04 p.m.
The invocation given by Councilmember Dillon the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Barrett.
2. CITIZEN INPUT:
Vickie Jenkins, 2507 Chippewa Trail, Sanger, spoke regarding citizens access to the Senior
Center, changing the hours to allow residents to access the center earlier than 8:00 a.m.
John Kirby, 702 N. 5th Street, spoke regarding the recent vandalism activity and thanked the
Police Department for making arrests in the case and the possibility of silent railroad crossings.
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3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Recognition of SergeantBishop
Mayor Muir recognized Sergeant Bishop with a Certificate of Appreciation and recognition of
his 15 years with the City of Sanger.
Interim Police Chief Perkins recognized Sergeant Bishop for his years of service and
contributions the Police Department and City.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes
1. Consider the minutes of the July 6, 2021, Work Session.
2. Consider the minutes of the July 6, 2021, Regular Session.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. Board and Commission appointments and reappointments
Discussion and consideration of proposed Commission and Board appointments and
reappointments. (Hammonds, Bradshaw)
Directors Hammonds and Bradshaw provided an overview of the board appointments.
Motion made by Councilmember Chick to approve the appointments as presented on the
Board and Commission Member List to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of
Adjustment, 4A Industrial Development Corporation, and 4B Development Corporation.
Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passedunanimously.
7. Proposed City Manager Employment Agreement
Consider, Act and Approve a Contract for the Employment of John Noblitt for the position of
City Manager to start on July 26, 2021 and Authorize the Mayor to Execute. (Coleman)
Attorney Coleman provided an overview of the selection process.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve a Contract for the Employment of John
Noblitt for the position of City Manager to start on July 26, 2021 authorizing the Mayor to
execute the contract. Councilmember Barrett seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
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8. House Bill 1520 Proceedings
Discussion and consideration of Resolution 07-05-21, Authorizing the City to participate as
part of a Coalition of Cities in proceedings to be held by the Railroad Commission of
Texas related to implementation of House Bill 1520.
Mayor Muir provided an overview of the item regarding the coalition negotiating on behalf of
the residents.
Assistant City Manager Ciocan provided an overview of the coalition of cities.
Attorney Coleman provided an overview regarding the gas utilities financing of debt for
charges incurred during the winter storm.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve Resolution 07- 05- 21, Authorizing the
City to participate as part of a Coalition of Cities in proceedings to be held by the Railroad
Commission of Texas related to implementation of House Bill 1520. Councilmember Dillon
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. All American Dog Report - June 2021
b. Atmos Energy
Update regarding GCR Rate Filing under Docket No 10170 and the corporation's
Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff.
No additional discussion regarding the informational items.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a. Government Code Section 551.072 - Consultation with Attorney 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 of Attorney under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
Mayor Muir read the items for Executive Session and the Council convened into Executive
Session at 7:39 p.m.
11. RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:
Mayor Muir and the Council reconvened into open session at 8:57 p.m. No action taken from
executivesession.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No future agenda items.
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There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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