11/07/2011-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 7, 2011
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilwoman Marjory Johnson, Councilman Russell
Martin, Councilman Scott Stephens and Councilman Gary Bilyeu
ABSENT:Councilman Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Kelli Alexander, Sam
Alexander, Meredith Denton and Nathan Maddox
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilman Stephens led the
Invocation followed by Councilman Martin leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.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 spoke about Animal Control.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.a) Approval of Minutes: October 17, 2011 - Council Meeting
b) Disbursements
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Proclamation for Municipal Court Week
November 7-11, 2011.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on a Request for a Variance From Section 3.1407
Sign Regulations for a Pole Sign in Excess of the Maximum Height of 50 Feet at 901
Stemmons Road (Chevron Gas Station).
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve variance to 80 feet. Seconded by
Councilman Stephens. Vote was 3-1 with Councilman Bilyeu voting against.
7.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Interlocal Agreement Between the City of
Sanger and Denton County for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch
Services System for Police, Fire and EMS.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
8.Public Hearing on Ordinance #11-37-11 - Amending Appendix A, Adding Article 8,
Setting Impact Fees.
Mayor Muir opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.
No one spoke for or against.
Mayor Muir closed the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m.
9.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #11-37-11 - Amending
Appendix A, Adding Article 8, Setting Impact Fees.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
10.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Farming Lease Between the City of Sanger
and Jeremy Punches Beginning November 7, 2011.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve amending the lease to include the
type and amount of insurance on lease including the City added as an additional
insured. Seconded by Councilman Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
11.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Engagement Letter Between Weaver and
Tidwell, LLP and the City of Sanger for Audit Services to Begin on Approximately
December 5, 2011.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Stephens.
Motion carried unanimously.
12.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a) Financial and Investment Report - September
13. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.