09/07/2010-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 7, 2010
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilwoman Marjory Johnson, Councilman Russell
Martin, Councilman Rusty Patton, Councilman Gary Bilyeu and
Councilman Andy Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Kelli Alexander, Sam
Alexander, Tina Golden, Jennifer Derr, Nathan Maddox, Elizabeth Muir,
Beth Ritzel, Rob Ritzel, Meredith Denton, Bret Crawford, LouAnn Cook and
Deanna Chamberlain
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order, Councilman Garza 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 and Sam Alexander spoke about the animal shelter.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.a) Approval of Minutes: August 16, 2010 - Work Session
August 16, 2010 - City Council
b) Disbursements
c) Approve Pole License Agreement with Centurylink Fiber Company
d) Approval of Budget Amendment #2
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
4.Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Presentation of 2010 Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence From
Texas Chapter of American Planning Association.
City Manager advised that this is the second time the City of Sanger has received
this award since Joe Iliff has been employed here.
6.Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.
Mayor Muir opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke for or against.
Mayor Muir closed the Public Hearing.
7.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving the Sanger Public Library's Long
Range Plan.
City Manager advised that this plan is required by the State.
Councilman Patton made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilwoman
Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
8.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving Ordinance #09-15-10 - Amending
Chapter 12 "Traffic and Vehicles", Section 12.603, Prohibiting Parking in Certain
Places.
City Manager advised that there were complaints regarding the North end of Tejas
in the Indian Springs Addition of parking on both sides of the street. With this
ordinance, there will be no parking on the West side of Tejas from Chippewa North
to the dead end.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
9.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on the Replat of Marion Point Acres, Being
24.99 Acres in the R. Beebee Survey, Located on the East Side of Marion Road.
Councilman Patton made a motion to approve with the conditions recommended by
staff. Seconded by Councilman Garza. Motion carried unanimously.
10.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on the Preliminary Plat of Rita's Ranch, Being
4.426 Acres in the R. Beebee Survey, Located on the West side of Union Hill Road.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve with the conditions recommended by
staff. Seconded by Councilman Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
11.EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING
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 551.074 (Personnel Matters) - Evaluation of the City Manager's
Performance and Contract.
Council convened at 7:29 p.m.
12.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING
Council reconvened at 8:33 p.m.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to extend the City Manager's contract under
the terms discussed in the executive session. Seconded by Councilman Garza.
Motion carried unanimously.
13.Information Items:
a) Update From Denton County on Transportation
b) ATMOS Rider GCR - Rate Filing Under Docket No. 9762
14.Adjournment.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting.