06/06/2011-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 6, 2011
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilwoman Marjory Johnson, Councilman Russell
Martin, Councilman Scott Stephens, Councilman Gary Bilyeu and
Councilman Andy Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Kelli Alexander, Sam
Alexander and Billy Ezell
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Councilman Stephens led the
Invocation followed by Councilman Martin leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to reappoint Councilman Garza. Seconded by
Councilman Martin. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilman Garza abstaining.
3.Citizens Input:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or to
discuss any issues brought up during this section).
Kelli Alexander and Sam Alexander spoke about animal control.
CONSENT AGENDA
4.a) Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2011 - Work Session
May 16, 2011 - Council Meeting
b) Disbursements
c) Approve Proclamation #05-16-11 - Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
d) Approve Reappointing Rob Woods to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District
Board of Directors
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the
addition to the May 16, 2011, Council Meeting minutes, Item c - Proclamation #05-
16-11 - Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month was removed for action to approve
under the Regular Agenda.
Seconded by Councilman Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
5.Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
Item c - Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Stephens. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Muir read and presented the proclamation.
REGULAR AGENDA
6.Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Approving an Agreement With "The Retail
Coach" to Provide Assistance to the City of Sanger Through the Completion of
Market Analysis Services and a Retail Recruitment and Development Strategy.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Bilyeu.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Purchase of Approximately 52 Acres at
$5,000 an Acre by the 4B Economic Development Board for Future Park Use and
Authorizing the City Manager to Complete the Purchase.
It was discussed that the total number of acres is actually 55 plus or minus and the
4B Board will pay cash.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Garza.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Ordinance #06-25-11 - Amending the Code
of Ordinances Appendix A: "Fee Schedule" Section 1.102 Animal Adoption Fee.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve by amending ordinance to state
$25 adoption fee plus costs not to exceed $125. Seconded by Councilman
Stephens. Motion carried unanimously.
9.Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Ordinance #06-26-11 - Amending the Code of
Ordinances Article 9.500 "Keep Sanger Beautiful Board."
Currently there are nine members and it requires five to make a quorum. The
amendment would change the number of members to five, with three members
present to make a quorum.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Appointing/Reappointing the Following to
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Reappointments:
Allen Chick - Place 1
Joshua Shumate - Place 3
Appointments:
Billy Ezell to fill remainder of term to due vacancy of Scott Stephens - Place 4
Robert Patton - Place 5
Sherri McCandless - Place 6
James Adams - Place 7
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
Motion carried unanimously.
11.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a) Investment Report
b) Library Report for April
c) Animal Control Report for May
d) Current Activity on FM 455 and Cowling Road
e) Atmos Energy Rider GCR - Rate Filing Under Docket No. 9762
12.Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting.