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Home My WebLink About01/05/2026-CC-Minutes-Regular CITY COUNCIL 4,5< • ' Be MEETING MINUTES SANGER JANUARY 05, 2026, 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM Mayor Muir called the work session to order at 6:02 p.m. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Thomas Muir Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551,the City Council Will Meet in a Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code: Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY For deliberations regarding legal (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. - Sanger Laguna Azure and the City of Sanger's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Section 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 1 of 7 deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. - Discussion regarding the purchase and sale of property for public purposes Council convened into executive session at 6:04 p.m. RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION Council reconvened into the work session at 7:09 p.m. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA No additional discussion. ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 7:09 p.m. 1 CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Thomas Muir Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember, Place 3 Josh Burrus Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 2 of 7 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton-Hemb, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, Electric Director Ronnie Grace, Library Director Laura Klenke, Police Chief Tyson Cheek, and Lt. Justin Lewis. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Councilmember Gann gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett. CITIZENS COMMENTS Phyllis Rewis, thank Director Bolz and the street staff for their responsiveness during street repairs on their street. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ' 1. Retirement Proclamation - Ranell Wolf Mayor Muir read Mrs. Wolfs proclamation and congratulated her on her retirement. CONSENT AGENDA 2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 1,.2025, meeting. 3. Consideration and possible action on the new TEMAT Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), that will allow participation in multiple agreements for deployments. 4. Consideration and possible action on a 4.0% rate increase from Republic Services, Inc., for solid waste and recycling services. 5. Consideration and possible action on adopting updated library card requirements. 6. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01-01-26, Calling and ordering the May 2, 2026, General Election to elect a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4, for a two-year term. 1 City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 3 of 7 7. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of Lois Road Estates Subdivision Filing No. 7, being approximately 45.296 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBEE, TR 111 107, within the City of Sanger, generally located on the south side of Lois Rd, approximately 1219 feet west of the intersection of Marion Rd and Lois Rd. Councilmember Bilyeu removed Item 4 for additional discussion. Motion to approve Items 2, 3, 5, and 7 of the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Bilyeu Second: Gann Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. Motion to approve Item 4 of the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Bilyeu Second: Barrett Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 8. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 01-02-26 a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant use for Lane Ranch Phase 5, being approximately 26.102 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 56A and 56B(1) within the City of Sanger and generally located north of McReynolds Rd, approximately 1245 feet east of the intersection of McReynolds Rd and Lake Ridge Dr. Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item. No one else requested to speak. Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 1 City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 4 of 7 ACTION ITEMS 9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 01-02-26 a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Temporary Concrete Batching Plant use for Lane Ranch Phase 5, being approximately 26.102 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, TR 56A and 56B(1) within the City of Sanger and generally located north of McReynolds Rd, approximately 1245 feet east of the intersection of McReynolds Rd and Lake Ridge Dr. Motion to approve. Motion: Bilyeu Second: Gann Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. 10. Consideration and possible action regarding the BBQ Rib Cook-off Special Event permit to allow alcohol consumption at and during the event in downtown on February 7, 2026. Motion to approve. Motion: Bilyeu Second: Barrett Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. 11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01-03-26, Calling and Ordering a Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Sanger, Texas, a Joint Ballot Proposition determining the abolition of the Sales and Use Tax Collected for the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), A Type A Economic Development Sales Tax, at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%), contingent upon the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the City's Corporate Limits and the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Motion to approve. Motion: Barrett Second: Bilyeu Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 5 of 7 12. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 01-04-26, Calling and ordering a Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ("ETJ") of the City of Sanger, Texas, a ballot proposition to consider the adoption of a Municipal Development District (MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within said district contingent upon the abolition of the Sales and Use Tax collected for the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), a type a economic development sales tax, at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%). Motion to approve. Motion: Barrett Second: Bilyeu Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, and Gann. Nays: None Motion passed unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Bilyeu inquired about the date for the retreat and items for discussion. Mayor Muir announced that he would not be running for re-election and read a statement. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS-24-00019196 - November 17, 2025 14. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. OS-24-00019196 - December 18, 2025 15. Republic Services Waste Report November 2025 16. Financial Statements October and November 2025 17. Disbursements Report October and November 2025 EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code: 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. - Discussion regarding the purchase and sale of property for public purposes City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 6 of 7 Council convened into executive session at 7:52 p.m. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION Council reconvened into open session at 8:28 p.m. No action taken. ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. 4) F� ^!_ Thomas E. Muir, Mayor Kelly Eddwar`§, City Secretary ;,,� c % . vN•4k/ T&A ik City Council Minutes 01-05-2026 Page 7 of 7