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03/16/2020-CC-Minutes-RegularCITY OF SANGER, TEXAS MINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 16, 2020 7:00 PM 502 Elm Street, Sanger, Texas REVISED AGENDA COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett; Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember Allen Chick: Councilmember David Clark. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds; Clayton Gray, Finance Director; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Laura Klenke, Social Media/Librarian; Economic Development Director, Shani Bradshaw; Police Chief Curtis Amyx; Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator; Chris Hiesler, Wastewater Plant Supervisor; Police Officer Josh Bishop. 1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. There being a quorum present at the March 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Muir at 7:08 p.m. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Chick, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett. 2.CITIZEN INPUT: There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak during Citizen Input regarding items not on the agenda. Mayor Muir moved the Consent Agenda up to be presented before the Executive Session noting that Tyler Sievert is present at the meeting and is being considered for appointment to the Park Board as an Alternate. He introduced Mr. Sievert who introduced himself noting that he has about 12 years of municipal experience in Parks and Recreation and as a resident, would like to help the City in any way possible. He knows the importance of the boards and is here to help. Councilmembers thanked him for coming to the meeting. 3.EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Attorney was not able to be present, therefore Executive Session was cancelled. The City Attorney asked HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton, to make a statement. HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton noted that this item would be moved to a future agenda when the City Attorney could be available and made the following brief statement, as advised by the City Attorney: "This item will be moved to a future Executive Session when the City Attorney can be available by teleconference. Briefly, this item is about a charge that the City has received from the Page 1 CITY OF SANGER, TEXASMINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, March 16, 2020 7:00 PM502 Elm Street, Sanger, TexasREVISED AGENDACOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember Allen Chick: Councilmember David Clark.COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Director of Development Services RamieHammonds; Clayton Gray, Finance Director; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Laura Klenke, SocialMedia/Librarian; Economic Development Director, Shani Bradshaw; Police Chief Curtis Amyx;Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator; Chris Hiesler, Wastewater Plant Supervisor; Police Officer JoshBishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum present at the March 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the meetingwas called to order by Mayor Muir at 7:08 p.m. The Invocation was given by CouncilmemberChick, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett. 2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak during Citizen Input regarding items noton the agenda.Mayor Muir moved the Consent Agenda up to be presented before the Executive Session notingthat Tyler Sievert is present at the meeting and is being considered for appointment to the ParkBoard as an Alternate. He introduced Mr. Sievert who introduced himself noting that he has about12 years of municipal experience in Parks and Recreation and as a resident, would like to help theCity in any way possible. He knows the importance of the boards and is here to help. Councilmembers thanked him for coming to the meeting. 3.EXECUTIVE SESSION:The City Attorney was not able to be present, therefore Executive Session was cancelled. The CityAttorney asked HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton, to make a statement. HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton noted that this item would be moved to a future agenda when theCity Attorney could be available and made the following brief statement, as advised by the City Attorney: "This item will be moved to a future Executive Session when the City Attorney can be available by teleconference. Briefly, this item is about a charge that the City has received from the EEOC. When the City received the claim from the EEOC we immediately involved the City Attorney's office for guidance and assistance. They have assisted and guided staff in drafting a response to the charge. We have responded and are waiting to hear back from the EEOC. The time frame for response can be anywhere from 10 months to 24 months. This item will be covered to a greater extent in a future Executive Session. a.Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney Executive session with City Attorney to seek confidential legal advice about pending litigation, EEOC complaint by employment applicant. 4.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING: No Executive Session was held. No Executive Session was held. 5.CONSENT AGENDA: a.Appointment to Park Board Alternate Appoint Tyler Sievert to Vacant Position on Park Board as Alternate. b.Atmos Energy GRIP Rate Suspension 45 Days Approve Resolution #030120 Responding to the Application of Atmos Energy Corporation Midtex Division, To Increase Rates Under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) Suspending the Effective Date of this Rate Application for FortyFive Days, Authorizing the City to Continue to Participate in a Coalition of Cities Know as the "Atmos Texas Municipalities". A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Councilmember Clark noted that he would not vote because he was not present at the last meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted he would revise his motion to include only Item a. and b. of the Consent Agenda and remove approval of the minutes from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Dillon revised his 2nd to the motion as stated. The motion carried unanimously. a.Approval of Minutes 1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020 Approve the Minutes of the March 2nd, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. 6.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda. c. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020 removed from Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 CITY OF SANGER, TEXASMINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, March 16, 2020 7:00 PM502 Elm Street, Sanger, TexasREVISED AGENDACOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember Allen Chick: Councilmember David Clark.COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Director of Development Services RamieHammonds; Clayton Gray, Finance Director; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Laura Klenke, SocialMedia/Librarian; Economic Development Director, Shani Bradshaw; Police Chief Curtis Amyx;Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator; Chris Hiesler, Wastewater Plant Supervisor; Police Officer JoshBishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum present at the March 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the meetingwas called to order by Mayor Muir at 7:08 p.m. The Invocation was given by CouncilmemberChick, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett. 2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak during Citizen Input regarding items noton the agenda.Mayor Muir moved the Consent Agenda up to be presented before the Executive Session notingthat Tyler Sievert is present at the meeting and is being considered for appointment to the ParkBoard as an Alternate. He introduced Mr. Sievert who introduced himself noting that he has about12 years of municipal experience in Parks and Recreation and as a resident, would like to help theCity in any way possible. He knows the importance of the boards and is here to help. Councilmembers thanked him for coming to the meeting. 3.EXECUTIVE SESSION:The City Attorney was not able to be present, therefore Executive Session was cancelled. The CityAttorney asked HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton, to make a statement. HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton noted that this item would be moved to a future agenda when theCity Attorney could be available and made the following brief statement, as advised by the CityAttorney: "This item will be moved to a future Executive Session when the City Attorney can beavailable by teleconference. Briefly, this item is about a charge that the City has received from theEEOC. When the City received the claim from the EEOC we immediately involved the CityAttorney's office for guidance and assistance. They have assisted and guided staff in drafting aresponse to the charge. We have responded and are waiting to hear back from the EEOC. Thetime frame for response can be anywhere from 10 months to 24 months. This item will be coveredto a greater extent in a future Executive Session.a.Section 551.071 Consultation with AttorneyExecutive session with City Attorney to seek confidential legal advice about pending litigation,EEOC complaint by employment applicant.4.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:No Executive Session was held.No Executive Session was held.5.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Appointment to Park Board AlternateAppoint Tyler Sievert to Vacant Position on Park Board as Alternate.b.Atmos Energy GRIP Rate Suspension 45 DaysApprove Resolution #030120 Responding to the Application of Atmos Energy Corporation Midtex Division, To Increase Rates Under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP)Suspending the Effective Date of this Rate Application for FortyFive Days, Authorizing theCity to Continue to Participate in a Coalition of Cities Know as the "Atmos TexasMunicipalities". A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the consent agenda as presented. Themotion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Councilmember Clark noted that he would notvote because he was not present at the last meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted he would revisehis motion to include only Item a. and b. of the Consent Agenda and remove approval of the minutesfrom the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Dillon revised his 2nd to the motion as stated. Themotion carried unanimously. a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020Approve the Minutes of the March 2nd, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.6.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.c. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020 removed from Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of the 03022020 meeting. The motion was seconded by Countilmember Dillon. The motion to approve carried with a 40 vote, Councilmember Clark abstaining because he was not present at the 03022020 meeting. REGULAR AGENDA 7.Waste Connections Rate Increase Request Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving a 4.3% Rate Increase from Waste Connections for Solid Waste and Recycling. Finance Director Clayton Gray was recognized to provide a summary. The City entered into a five year contract with Waste Connections on January 1, 2019. Under Section 10 of the contract Waste Connections has requested a 1.8% CPI adjustment. In addition to the contractually designated CPI increase, Waste Connections is requesting an additional 2.5% adjustment to cover their increased operating costs. The total increase 4.3%. He noted just as an example that this would take a residential customer who is paying a rate of $6.30 per month to $17,33 per month. Brian Collins, Waste Connections was recognized and summarized the reasons for the increase explaining that they were at $23.00 per ton at the Denton Landfill and they are now at $27.00 per ton. The cost of recycling was at $25.00 per ton and they are now at $90.00 per ton. He noted they are simply trying to recover some of their costs. There was lengthy discussion and various questions by the Councilmembers regarding the increases and the increasing recycling costs and if they were making a profit from the recyclables. Mr. Collins advised that the recycling is currently not as profitable but they hope the market will turn around and they would like to keep it going. Mr. Collins noted that they have tried to clean up the material going into the recycle bins and had stickers put on the bins to let the people know what could be put in them so there would be less contamination and it would help control their costs. They did an education piece for the trash off. Recycling is a good thing and they would like to keep it going. There was discussion as to whether they were holding the recycling company accountable for charging so much and if Waste Connections received some type of a rebate off of the recycling where they could rebate some back to the City. Mr. Collins noted that they were not doing that at this time, but would look into it. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve a 4.3% rate increase from Waste Connections for Solid Waste and Recycling. Councilmemberr Chick asked if there could be a dollar amount on it to make it clear. Finance Director Clayton Gray advised that there different classes of residential and commercial and there is not a fixed dollar amount but would be a 4.3% increase across the board in all classes. There was brief discussion as to how the rate increase was presented to staff. and concern recycling costs was reiterated by Councilmember Dillon. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barrett. The motion carried with a 32 vote, Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Dillon voting in opposition to the motion. 8.Sanger Industrial Development Corporation Bylaws Consider, Discuss and Act on Passing Resolution No. 111519 to Amend the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation Bylaws. Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw was recognized to present the item. She noted Page 3 CITY OF SANGER, TEXASMINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, March 16, 2020 7:00 PM502 Elm Street, Sanger, TexasREVISED AGENDACOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember Allen Chick: Councilmember David Clark.COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Director of Development Services RamieHammonds; Clayton Gray, Finance Director; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Laura Klenke, SocialMedia/Librarian; Economic Development Director, Shani Bradshaw; Police Chief Curtis Amyx;Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator; Chris Hiesler, Wastewater Plant Supervisor; Police Officer JoshBishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum present at the March 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the meetingwas called to order by Mayor Muir at 7:08 p.m. The Invocation was given by CouncilmemberChick, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett. 2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak during Citizen Input regarding items noton the agenda.Mayor Muir moved the Consent Agenda up to be presented before the Executive Session notingthat Tyler Sievert is present at the meeting and is being considered for appointment to the ParkBoard as an Alternate. He introduced Mr. Sievert who introduced himself noting that he has about12 years of municipal experience in Parks and Recreation and as a resident, would like to help theCity in any way possible. He knows the importance of the boards and is here to help. Councilmembers thanked him for coming to the meeting. 3.EXECUTIVE SESSION:The City Attorney was not able to be present, therefore Executive Session was cancelled. The CityAttorney asked HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton, to make a statement. HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton noted that this item would be moved to a future agenda when theCity Attorney could be available and made the following brief statement, as advised by the CityAttorney: "This item will be moved to a future Executive Session when the City Attorney can beavailable by teleconference. Briefly, this item is about a charge that the City has received from theEEOC. When the City received the claim from the EEOC we immediately involved the CityAttorney's office for guidance and assistance. They have assisted and guided staff in drafting aresponse to the charge. We have responded and are waiting to hear back from the EEOC. Thetime frame for response can be anywhere from 10 months to 24 months. This item will be coveredto a greater extent in a future Executive Session.a.Section 551.071 Consultation with AttorneyExecutive session with City Attorney to seek confidential legal advice about pending litigation,EEOC complaint by employment applicant.4.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:No Executive Session was held.No Executive Session was held.5.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Appointment to Park Board AlternateAppoint Tyler Sievert to Vacant Position on Park Board as Alternate.b.Atmos Energy GRIP Rate Suspension 45 DaysApprove Resolution #030120 Responding to the Application of Atmos Energy Corporation Midtex Division, To Increase Rates Under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP)Suspending the Effective Date of this Rate Application for FortyFive Days, Authorizing theCity to Continue to Participate in a Coalition of Cities Know as the "Atmos TexasMunicipalities". A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the consent agenda as presented. Themotion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Councilmember Clark noted that he would notvote because he was not present at the last meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted he would revisehis motion to include only Item a. and b. of the Consent Agenda and remove approval of the minutesfrom the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Dillon revised his 2nd to the motion as stated. Themotion carried unanimously. a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020Approve the Minutes of the March 2nd, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.6.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.c. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020 removed from Consent Agenda.A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the City Council Regular MeetingMinutes of the 03022020 meeting. The motion was seconded by Countilmember Dillon. Themotion to approve carried with a 40 vote, Councilmember Clark abstaining because he was notpresent at the 03022020 meeting. REGULAR AGENDA7.Waste Connections Rate Increase RequestConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving a 4.3% Rate Increase from Waste Connectionsfor Solid Waste and Recycling.Finance Director Clayton Gray was recognized to provide a summary. The City entered into a fiveyear contract with Waste Connections on January 1, 2019. Under Section 10 of the contract WasteConnections has requested a 1.8% CPI adjustment. In addition to the contractually designated CPIincrease, Waste Connections is requesting an additional 2.5% adjustment to cover their increasedoperating costs. The total increase 4.3%. He noted just as an example that this would take aresidential customer who is paying a rate of $6.30 per month to $17,33 per month. Brian Collins, Waste Connections was recognized and summarized the reasons for the increaseexplaining that they were at $23.00 per ton at the Denton Landfill and they are now at $27.00 perton. The cost of recycling was at $25.00 per ton and they are now at $90.00 per ton. He notedthey are simply trying to recover some of their costs. There was lengthy discussion and various questions by the Councilmembers regarding the increasesand the increasing recycling costs and if they were making a profit from the recyclables. Mr. Collinsadvised that the recycling is currently not as profitable but they hope the market will turn around andthey would like to keep it going. Mr. Collins noted that they have tried to clean up the material goinginto the recycle bins and had stickers put on the bins to let the people know what could be put inthem so there would be less contamination and it would help control their costs. They did aneducation piece for the trash off. Recycling is a good thing and they would like to keep it going.There was discussion as to whether they were holding the recycling company accountable forcharging so much and if Waste Connections received some type of a rebate off of the recyclingwhere they could rebate some back to the City. Mr. Collins noted that they were not doing that atthis time, but would look into it. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve a 4.3% rate increase from WasteConnections for Solid Waste and Recycling. Councilmemberr Chick asked if there could be a dollaramount on it to make it clear. Finance Director Clayton Gray advised that there different classes ofresidential and commercial and there is not a fixed dollar amount but would be a 4.3% increaseacross the board in all classes. There was brief discussion as to how the rate increase was presentedto staff. and concern recycling costs was reiterated by Councilmember Dillon. The motion wasseconded by Councilmember Barrett. The motion carried with a 32 vote, Councilmember Clarkand Councilmember Dillon voting in opposition to the motion. 8.Sanger Industrial Development Corporation BylawsConsider, Discuss and Act on Passing Resolution No. 111519 to Amend the Sanger IndustrialDevelopment Corporation Bylaws. Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw was recognized to present the item. She noted there is a clean version of the revisions and a redlined version in the agenda packet. She noted that there a numerous changes in the bylaws noting some are only minor in nature and others inserted to address titles, terms of office and other duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors. A motion was made by Councilmember Barrett to approve Resolution No. 111519 to amend the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation Bylaws. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote). 9.WWTP Change Order #8 Felix Construction Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving Change Order #8 in the Amount of $179,282.35 Between the City of Sanger and Felix Construction Company for Construction of the Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Improvements; And Authorize the City Manager to Execute Said Change Order. Mayor Muir noted that this item was also discussed briefly at the City Council Work Session tonight. This item has also been discussed at previous meetings. There was lengthy discussion regarding the change order, timelines and completion which would be completed in a month. There was also concerns regarding the safety issues. Questions were answered by Jeff Caffey of Plummer and Associates, Tracy LaPiene and Chris Heisler, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. A motion was made by Councilmember Barrett approving Change Order #8 in the amount of $179,282.35 between the City of Sanger and Felix Construction Company for construction of the Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Improvements; and authorize the City Manager to execute said change order. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted that he would like to see in the future when there is a safety issue in a change order, he would like to see them separated in the future. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. The motion carried with a 41 vote, Councilmember Chick voted in opposition to the motion. 10.Speed of Light Internet Tower Lease Agreement Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Contract Between the City of Sanger and Speed of Light Internet. John Hall, Speed of Light was recognized and stated that this is a new lease that has been in the works fro a couple of months and if there are any questions he would be glad to answer them. Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator was recognized. She noted that this is renewal and we took this opportunity to look over it to see if there were any changes we needed. One thing on this contract is the addition of a small tower at Porter Park to help provide better service. There was discussion regarding the tower size and the location at Porter Park. She noted that Speed of Light offers the City internet services free of charge to offset use of the towers and this would be continued in this contract. There was brief discussion. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract between the City of Sanger and Speed of Light Internet. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barrett. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote). 11.Proclamation Moment of Honor Medal of Honor Day Approve Proclamation #03012020 Requested by National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington, Texas to Recognize a Moment of Honor for Medal of Honor Recipients on March 25th, 2020 at 3:25 PM. Page 4 CITY OF SANGER, TEXASMINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, March 16, 2020 7:00 PM502 Elm Street, Sanger, TexasREVISED AGENDACOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember Allen Chick: Councilmember David Clark.COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Director of Development Services RamieHammonds; Clayton Gray, Finance Director; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Laura Klenke, SocialMedia/Librarian; Economic Development Director, Shani Bradshaw; Police Chief Curtis Amyx;Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator; Chris Hiesler, Wastewater Plant Supervisor; Police Officer JoshBishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum present at the March 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the meetingwas called to order by Mayor Muir at 7:08 p.m. The Invocation was given by CouncilmemberChick, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett. 2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak during Citizen Input regarding items noton the agenda.Mayor Muir moved the Consent Agenda up to be presented before the Executive Session notingthat Tyler Sievert is present at the meeting and is being considered for appointment to the ParkBoard as an Alternate. He introduced Mr. Sievert who introduced himself noting that he has about12 years of municipal experience in Parks and Recreation and as a resident, would like to help theCity in any way possible. He knows the importance of the boards and is here to help. Councilmembers thanked him for coming to the meeting. 3.EXECUTIVE SESSION:The City Attorney was not able to be present, therefore Executive Session was cancelled. The CityAttorney asked HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton, to make a statement. HR Coordinator, Jeriana Staton noted that this item would be moved to a future agenda when theCity Attorney could be available and made the following brief statement, as advised by the CityAttorney: "This item will be moved to a future Executive Session when the City Attorney can beavailable by teleconference. Briefly, this item is about a charge that the City has received from theEEOC. When the City received the claim from the EEOC we immediately involved the CityAttorney's office for guidance and assistance. They have assisted and guided staff in drafting aresponse to the charge. We have responded and are waiting to hear back from the EEOC. Thetime frame for response can be anywhere from 10 months to 24 months. This item will be coveredto a greater extent in a future Executive Session.a.Section 551.071 Consultation with AttorneyExecutive session with City Attorney to seek confidential legal advice about pending litigation,EEOC complaint by employment applicant.4.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:No Executive Session was held.No Executive Session was held.5.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Appointment to Park Board AlternateAppoint Tyler Sievert to Vacant Position on Park Board as Alternate.b.Atmos Energy GRIP Rate Suspension 45 DaysApprove Resolution #030120 Responding to the Application of Atmos Energy Corporation Midtex Division, To Increase Rates Under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP)Suspending the Effective Date of this Rate Application for FortyFive Days, Authorizing theCity to Continue to Participate in a Coalition of Cities Know as the "Atmos TexasMunicipalities". A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the consent agenda as presented. Themotion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Councilmember Clark noted that he would notvote because he was not present at the last meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted he would revisehis motion to include only Item a. and b. of the Consent Agenda and remove approval of the minutesfrom the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Dillon revised his 2nd to the motion as stated. Themotion carried unanimously. a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020Approve the Minutes of the March 2nd, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.6.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.c. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 03022020 removed from Consent Agenda.A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve the City Council Regular MeetingMinutes of the 03022020 meeting. The motion was seconded by Countilmember Dillon. Themotion to approve carried with a 40 vote, Councilmember Clark abstaining because he was notpresent at the 03022020 meeting. REGULAR AGENDA7.Waste Connections Rate Increase RequestConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving a 4.3% Rate Increase from Waste Connectionsfor Solid Waste and Recycling.Finance Director Clayton Gray was recognized to provide a summary. The City entered into a fiveyear contract with Waste Connections on January 1, 2019. Under Section 10 of the contract WasteConnections has requested a 1.8% CPI adjustment. In addition to the contractually designated CPIincrease, Waste Connections is requesting an additional 2.5% adjustment to cover their increasedoperating costs. The total increase 4.3%. He noted just as an example that this would take aresidential customer who is paying a rate of $6.30 per month to $17,33 per month. Brian Collins, Waste Connections was recognized and summarized the reasons for the increaseexplaining that they were at $23.00 per ton at the Denton Landfill and they are now at $27.00 perton. The cost of recycling was at $25.00 per ton and they are now at $90.00 per ton. He notedthey are simply trying to recover some of their costs. There was lengthy discussion and various questions by the Councilmembers regarding the increasesand the increasing recycling costs and if they were making a profit from the recyclables. Mr. Collinsadvised that the recycling is currently not as profitable but they hope the market will turn around andthey would like to keep it going. Mr. Collins noted that they have tried to clean up the material goinginto the recycle bins and had stickers put on the bins to let the people know what could be put inthem so there would be less contamination and it would help control their costs. They did aneducation piece for the trash off. Recycling is a good thing and they would like to keep it going.There was discussion as to whether they were holding the recycling company accountable forcharging so much and if Waste Connections received some type of a rebate off of the recyclingwhere they could rebate some back to the City. Mr. Collins noted that they were not doing that atthis time, but would look into it. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve a 4.3% rate increase from WasteConnections for Solid Waste and Recycling. Councilmemberr Chick asked if there could be a dollaramount on it to make it clear. Finance Director Clayton Gray advised that there different classes ofresidential and commercial and there is not a fixed dollar amount but would be a 4.3% increaseacross the board in all classes. There was brief discussion as to how the rate increase was presentedto staff. and concern recycling costs was reiterated by Councilmember Dillon. The motion wasseconded by Councilmember Barrett. The motion carried with a 32 vote, Councilmember Clarkand Councilmember Dillon voting in opposition to the motion. 8.Sanger Industrial Development Corporation BylawsConsider, Discuss and Act on Passing Resolution No. 111519 to Amend the Sanger IndustrialDevelopment Corporation Bylaws. Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw was recognized to present the item. She notedthere is a clean version of the revisions and a redlined version in the agenda packet. She noted thatthere a numerous changes in the bylaws noting some are only minor in nature and others inserted toaddress titles, terms of office and other duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors. A motion was made by Councilmember Barrett to approve Resolution No. 111519 to amend theSanger Industrial Development Corporation Bylaws. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro TemBilyeu. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote). 9.WWTP Change Order #8 Felix ConstructionConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving Change Order #8 in the Amount of $179,282.35Between the City of Sanger and Felix Construction Company for Construction of the SangerWastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Improvements; And Authorize the City Manager toExecute Said Change Order. Mayor Muir noted that this item was also discussed briefly at the City Council Work Sessiontonight. This item has also been discussed at previous meetings. There was lengthy discussionregarding the change order, timelines and completion which would be completed in a month. Therewas also concerns regarding the safety issues. Questions were answered by Jeff Caffey of Plummerand Associates, Tracy LaPiene and Chris Heisler, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. A motion was made by Councilmember Barrett approving Change Order #8 in the amount of$179,282.35 between the City of Sanger and Felix Construction Company for construction of theSanger Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Improvements; and authorize the CityManager to execute said change order. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted that he would like to see inthe future when there is a safety issue in a change order, he would like to see them separated in thefuture. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. The motion carried with a 41 vote,Councilmember Chick voted in opposition to the motion. 10.Speed of Light Internet Tower Lease AgreementConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Contract Between the City ofSanger and Speed of Light Internet. John Hall, Speed of Light was recognized and stated that this is a new lease that has been in theworks fro a couple of months and if there are any questions he would be glad to answer them. Jeriana Staton, HR Coordinator was recognized. She noted that this is renewal and we took thisopportunity to look over it to see if there were any changes we needed. One thing on this contract isthe addition of a small tower at Porter Park to help provide better service. There was discussionregarding the tower size and the location at Porter Park. She noted that Speed of Light offers theCity internet services free of charge to offset use of the towers and this would be continued in thiscontract. There was brief discussion.A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to authorize the Mayor to execute the contractbetween the City of Sanger and Speed of Light Internet. The motion was seconded byCouncilmember Barrett. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote). 11.Proclamation Moment of Honor Medal of Honor DayApprove Proclamation #03012020 Requested by National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington,Texas to Recognize a Moment of Honor for Medal of Honor Recipients on March 25th, 2020 at 3:25 PM. Mayor Muir Read Proclamation 030120 recognizing a moment of honor for Medal of Honor recipients on March 25th at 3:25 p.m. There was no one present to accept the proclamation. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve Resolution No. 03012020 requested by National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington, Texas to recognize a Moment of Honor for Medal of Honor Recipients on March 25th, 2020 at 3:25 PM. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chick. The motion carried unanimously (50) vote. 12.INFORMATION ITEMS: a.Disbursements 022020 Disbursements for the City of Sanger for February 2020. b.Monthly Financial Report January 31, 2020 c.Capital Projects Recap March 4, 2020 d.Atmos Energy Rider GCR March 2020 Atmos Energy Rider GCR Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 Applicable for the March 2020 Billing Period. e.Update on Precautionary Measures Being Taken by the City of Sanger to Reduce (Coronavirus) COVID19. There was discussion regarding what steps were being taken by the City to reduce (Coronavirus) COVID19. 13.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: There were no future agenda items suggested. 14.ADJOURN. There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Page 5