08/21/2012-CC-Minutes-EmergencyMINUTES:EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 24, 2012
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Russell Martin,Councilman Gary Bilyeu,
Councilman Scott Stephens and Councilman Rusty Martin
ABSENT: City Secretary, Tami Taber
OTHERS
PRESENT:Mike Brice City Manager,Cheryl Price, Deputy City Secretary
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 9:06 A.M.
REGULAR AGENDA
2.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Opting in or Out of Aerial Spraying in the City
of Sanger.
City Manager Mike Brice summarized that he received a request from the County
Judge Mary Horn to provide her with notice by noon Monday whether Sanger wants
to be included in the West Nile aerial spraying mitigation efforts. He noted that
Denton County advised that the spraying would be funded by State and Federal
resources.
Discussion ensued regarding the type of spray that would be used.Also treating the
stagnant water around the city was a concern;and,it was noted that there is a
larvacide tablet that the city has been using for standing water which is safe and
effective.
Councilmember Patton noted his concern about the residual damage the aerial
spraying might cause.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to opt in the City of Sanger for a one (1) time aerial
spraying in conjunction with facilitating education of the public and treating larva in
standing water with assistance of Code Enforcement. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Martin. The motion carried with a three to one (3-1) vote. Voting in
favor were Councilmembers Martin, Bilyeu, and Stephens. Voting against was
Councilmember Patton.
3.Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 A.M.