08/17/2020-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020
7:00 PM
502 ELM STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;
Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember David Clark; Councilmember Allen Chick.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Retiring Police Chief Curtis Amyx,
Director of Finance Clayton Gray; Jeriana Staton Director of Human Resources and Special
Projects; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds;
Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw. Police Officer Josh Bishop.
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
There being a quorum, Mayor Muir called the August 17, 2020 meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Barrett.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
Michael Loya from Justin Texas was recognized and stated that they are looking at the Sanger area
very seriously to set up a manufacturing facility for a patented environmental clean up product within
the oil industry. He gave a brief summary of his company and why they want to be in the Sanger
area. He noted that there was an article in the Sanger newspaper last week about his company.
Tona Batis, President of the Sanger Area Historical Society and Museum, was recognized. Ms.
Batis stated that she is here to thank Chief Curtis Amyx for his service to the Sanger Community and
presented him with a small piece of Sanger history.
There were no other citizens coming forward who wished to speak.
3.PROCLAMATION:
a.Proclamation Declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day
Proclamation #08022020 Proclaiming August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day
In Recognition Of The Retirement Of Police Chief Curtis R. Amyx And His 35 Years of Dedicated
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, AUGUST 17, 20207:00 PM502 ELM STREET, SANGER, TEXASSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember David Clark; Councilmember Allen Chick. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Retiring Police Chief Curtis Amyx,Director of Finance Clayton Gray; Jeriana Staton Director of Human Resources and SpecialProjects; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds;Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw. Police Officer Josh Bishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum, Mayor Muir called the August 17, 2020 meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. TheInvocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led byCouncilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:Michael Loya from Justin Texas was recognized and stated that they are looking at the Sanger areavery seriously to set up a manufacturing facility for a patented environmental clean up product withinthe oil industry. He gave a brief summary of his company and why they want to be in the Sangerarea. He noted that there was an article in the Sanger newspaper last week about his company. Tona Batis, President of the Sanger Area Historical Society and Museum, was recognized. Ms.Batis stated that she is here to thank Chief Curtis Amyx for his service to the Sanger Community andpresented him with a small piece of Sanger history. There were no other citizens coming forward who wished to speak.3.PROCLAMATION:a.Proclamation Declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day
Proclamation #08022020 Proclaiming August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day
In Recognition Of The Retirement Of Police Chief Curtis R. Amyx And His 35 Years of Dedicated
and Honorable Service to the Citizens of Sanger.
Mayor Muir read the Proclamation declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day in
recognition of his retirement of 35 years from the City of Sanger. Curtis Amyx was recognized and
was presented a framed copy of the Proclamation and a gift for his years service. Mayor Muir and
Councilmembers thanked Chief Amyx for his 335 years of service. All public present gave him a
standing ovation and photographs were taken.
4.CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Approval of Minutes
1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08032020
Approve Minutes For The August 3, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.
b.Board and Commission Appointments
Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:
Debra Reaves Place 4
Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:
Suzanne Sellers Place 2
Councilmember Chick requested Item b. Board and Commission Appointments be pulled from the
Consent agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve the City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes of 08032020. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion to
approve the minutes carried unanimously (50 vote).
5.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Chick requested each board position be voted on separately.
b. Board and Commission Appointments
Appoint Board Member to Vacant Positions on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:
Debra Reaves Place 4
Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:
Suzanne Sellers Place 2
A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve Suzanne Sellers Place 2 appointment to
the Library Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion carried
unanimously (50 vote).
Councilmember Chick requested discussion on the appointment of Debra Reaves to the 4A Sanger
Industrial Development Board. He noted that since Debra Reaves works for the Chamber of
Commerce that he felt it may be a conflict of interest for her to be on that board while working for
the Chamber. There was brief discussion and it was noted that Ms. Reaves could sign up for another
board. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to disapprove the nomination of Debra
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, AUGUST 17, 20207:00 PM502 ELM STREET, SANGER, TEXASSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember David Clark; Councilmember Allen Chick. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Retiring Police Chief Curtis Amyx,Director of Finance Clayton Gray; Jeriana Staton Director of Human Resources and SpecialProjects; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds;Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw. Police Officer Josh Bishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum, Mayor Muir called the August 17, 2020 meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. TheInvocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led byCouncilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:Michael Loya from Justin Texas was recognized and stated that they are looking at the Sanger areavery seriously to set up a manufacturing facility for a patented environmental clean up product withinthe oil industry. He gave a brief summary of his company and why they want to be in the Sangerarea. He noted that there was an article in the Sanger newspaper last week about his company. Tona Batis, President of the Sanger Area Historical Society and Museum, was recognized. Ms.Batis stated that she is here to thank Chief Curtis Amyx for his service to the Sanger Community andpresented him with a small piece of Sanger history. There were no other citizens coming forward who wished to speak.3.PROCLAMATION:a.Proclamation Declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx DayProclamation #08022020 Proclaiming August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx DayIn Recognition Of The Retirement Of Police Chief Curtis R. Amyx And His 35 Years of Dedicatedand Honorable Service to the Citizens of Sanger.Mayor Muir read the Proclamation declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day inrecognition of his retirement of 35 years from the City of Sanger. Curtis Amyx was recognized andwas presented a framed copy of the Proclamation and a gift for his years service. Mayor Muir andCouncilmembers thanked Chief Amyx for his 335 years of service. All public present gave him astanding ovation and photographs were taken. 4.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08032020Approve Minutes For The August 3, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. b.Board and Commission AppointmentsAppoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Debra Reaves Place 4Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:Suzanne Sellers Place 2Councilmember Chick requested Item b. Board and Commission Appointments be pulled from theConsent agenda for discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve the City Council Regular MeetingMinutes of 08032020. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion toapprove the minutes carried unanimously (50 vote). 5.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.Councilmember Chick requested each board position be voted on separately. b. Board and Commission AppointmentsAppoint Board Member to Vacant Positions on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Debra Reaves Place 4Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:Suzanne Sellers Place 2A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve Suzanne Sellers Place 2 appointment tothe Library Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion carriedunanimously (50 vote).Councilmember Chick requested discussion on the appointment of Debra Reaves to the 4A SangerIndustrial Development Board. He noted that since Debra Reaves works for the Chamber ofCommerce that he felt it may be a conflict of interest for her to be on that board while working for
the Chamber. There was brief discussion and it was noted that Ms. Reaves could sign up for another
board. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to disapprove the nomination of Debra
Reaves to Place 4 on the (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Clark. The motion carried with a three (3) to two (2) vote with Councilmember
Chick, Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Dillon voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Barrett and Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu voting against the motion. There was brief
discussion and the Mayor and Councilmembers Chick and Dillon reiterated that Debra Reaves
would be welcome to sign up for a different board.
6.EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a.Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorneys
Mayor Muir read the Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 7:29 pm.
7.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:
City Council reconvened back into public forum from Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. Mayor Muir
noted there was no action taken during Executive Session.
REGULAR AGENDA
8.TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order: Wastewater
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order for Wastewater.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the
TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order for Wastewater. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Chick. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote).
9.Resolution No. 081120 Sanger Strong Business Relief Grant Program
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Resolution No. 081120 Approving a Sanger Strong
Business Relief Grant Program that will Provide Economic Relief to Sanger Small Businesses
Affected by COVID19.
Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw summarized. She advised that on July 28 the
4B Development Corporation approved a grant program called the Sanger Strong Business Relief
Grant. The program is designed to assist businesses that have been impacted by COVID 19. She
advised that $25,000 has been allocated towards the programmed the maximum grant amount will
be $2,000. She summarized the types of things that the monies could be used for as approved by
the Grant Committee. The Grant Committee will consist of two (2) members from the 4B, one (1)
member from the 4A and someone from the Sanger Chamber of Commerce. She summarized the
details of the grant including application, scoring, approval and funding, etc. Applications are on a
first come, first serve basis and there is no deadlines to submit the applications and the program will
remain open until all funds are depleted She noted she would like to roll out the program by the end
of the week and noted how the grant would be marketed to the businesses. There was lengthy
discussion and questions posed by Councilmembers regarding various aspects of the grant program.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted that he felt there needed to be some type of end date for the grant
period.
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, AUGUST 17, 20207:00 PM502 ELM STREET, SANGER, TEXASSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember David Clark; Councilmember Allen Chick. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Retiring Police Chief Curtis Amyx,Director of Finance Clayton Gray; Jeriana Staton Director of Human Resources and SpecialProjects; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds;Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw. Police Officer Josh Bishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum, Mayor Muir called the August 17, 2020 meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. TheInvocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led byCouncilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:Michael Loya from Justin Texas was recognized and stated that they are looking at the Sanger areavery seriously to set up a manufacturing facility for a patented environmental clean up product withinthe oil industry. He gave a brief summary of his company and why they want to be in the Sangerarea. He noted that there was an article in the Sanger newspaper last week about his company. Tona Batis, President of the Sanger Area Historical Society and Museum, was recognized. Ms.Batis stated that she is here to thank Chief Curtis Amyx for his service to the Sanger Community andpresented him with a small piece of Sanger history. There were no other citizens coming forward who wished to speak.3.PROCLAMATION:a.Proclamation Declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx DayProclamation #08022020 Proclaiming August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx DayIn Recognition Of The Retirement Of Police Chief Curtis R. Amyx And His 35 Years of Dedicatedand Honorable Service to the Citizens of Sanger.Mayor Muir read the Proclamation declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day inrecognition of his retirement of 35 years from the City of Sanger. Curtis Amyx was recognized andwas presented a framed copy of the Proclamation and a gift for his years service. Mayor Muir andCouncilmembers thanked Chief Amyx for his 335 years of service. All public present gave him astanding ovation and photographs were taken. 4.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08032020Approve Minutes For The August 3, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. b.Board and Commission AppointmentsAppoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Debra Reaves Place 4Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:Suzanne Sellers Place 2Councilmember Chick requested Item b. Board and Commission Appointments be pulled from theConsent agenda for discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve the City Council Regular MeetingMinutes of 08032020. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion toapprove the minutes carried unanimously (50 vote). 5.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.Councilmember Chick requested each board position be voted on separately. b. Board and Commission AppointmentsAppoint Board Member to Vacant Positions on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Debra Reaves Place 4Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:Suzanne Sellers Place 2A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve Suzanne Sellers Place 2 appointment tothe Library Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion carriedunanimously (50 vote).Councilmember Chick requested discussion on the appointment of Debra Reaves to the 4A SangerIndustrial Development Board. He noted that since Debra Reaves works for the Chamber ofCommerce that he felt it may be a conflict of interest for her to be on that board while working forthe Chamber. There was brief discussion and it was noted that Ms. Reaves could sign up for anotherboard. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to disapprove the nomination of DebraReaves to Place 4 on the (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board. The motion was secondedby Councilmember Clark. The motion carried with a three (3) to two (2) vote with CouncilmemberChick, Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Dillon voting in favor of the motion andCouncilmember Barrett and Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu voting against the motion. There was briefdiscussion and the Mayor and Councilmembers Chick and Dillon reiterated that Debra Reaveswould be welcome to sign up for a different board. 6.EXECUTIVE SESSION:a.Section 551.071 Consultation with AttorneysMayor Muir read the Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 7:29 pm. 7.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:City Council reconvened back into public forum from Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. Mayor Muirnoted there was no action taken during Executive Session. REGULAR AGENDA8.TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order: WastewaterConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order for Wastewater.A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute theTCEQ Proposed Agreed Order for Wastewater. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberChick. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote).9.Resolution No. 081120 Sanger Strong Business Relief Grant ProgramConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Resolution No. 081120 Approving a Sanger StrongBusiness Relief Grant Program that will Provide Economic Relief to Sanger Small BusinessesAffected by COVID19.Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw summarized. She advised that on July 28 the4B Development Corporation approved a grant program called the Sanger Strong Business ReliefGrant. The program is designed to assist businesses that have been impacted by COVID 19. Sheadvised that $25,000 has been allocated towards the programmed the maximum grant amount willbe $2,000. She summarized the types of things that the monies could be used for as approved bythe Grant Committee. The Grant Committee will consist of two (2) members from the 4B, one (1)member from the 4A and someone from the Sanger Chamber of Commerce. She summarized thedetails of the grant including application, scoring, approval and funding, etc. Applications are on afirst come, first serve basis and there is no deadlines to submit the applications and the program willremain open until all funds are depleted She noted she would like to roll out the program by the endof the week and noted how the grant would be marketed to the businesses. There was lengthydiscussion and questions posed by Councilmembers regarding various aspects of the grant program. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted that he felt there needed to be some type of end date for the grant
period.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve Resolution No. 081720 approving a
Sanger Strong Business Relief Grant Program that will provide economic relief to Sanger small
businesses affected by COVID10 with the modification that there be a two (2) year end date
established for the grant program. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chick. The motion
carried unanimously (50 vote).
10.Discuss and Set Proposed Tax Rate and Set Public Hearings on Tax Rate and Budget
Discuss Tax Rate, Take Record Vote on Tax Rate, and Consider Approving Resolution #081220
Establishing the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearings on the Tax Rate and Budget.
Finance Director Clayton Gray summarized. He noted this is the first of the procedural items to
move forward with approval of the 20202021 budget year. The first of this two part agenda item
has to do with the tax rate. The budget, as it has been presented is based on same tax rate that we
have had for the past three (3) years which is $0.6791 per $100 dollars valuation. Staff has
recommended that we use that same rate. This item needs to be a separate motion and requires a
rollcall vote on the action which would set the proposed tax rate at $0.6791 per hundred valuation.
The second action item has to do with setting the public hearing dates times and place. He explained
the details of the legal requirements and the changes this year. Approval of Resolution #081220 is
to establish the date, time and place for the Public Hearings on the Proposed 202021 Budget and
Tax Rate and would set the hearings for Tuesday September 8th, at 7:00 p.m. This item also
requires a rollcall vote.
There was brief technical discussion regarding the tax rate. Finance Director Clayton Gray advised
that after the proposed tax rate is set tonight that the Council could lower before the September
approval, but could not raise it.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to set the proposed tax rate at $0.6791. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Barrett. A rollcall vote was called by the City Secretary and the
Councilmembers voted as follows:
Councilmember Barrett voted Yea
Councilmember Dillon voted Yea
Councilmember Chick voted Yea
Councilmember Clark voted Yea
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu voted Yea
The motion to set the proposed tax rate (unchanged) at $0.6791) per $100 valuation passed
unanimously (50 vote).
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve Resolution 081220 establishing the
date, time, and place for the Public Hearings on the Tax Rate and Budget for Tuesday September 8,
2020. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chick . A rollcall vote was called by the City
Secretary and the Councilmembers voted as follows:
Councilmember Barrett voted Yea
Councilmember Dillon voted Yea
Councilmember Chick voted Yea
Councilmember Clark voted Yea
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, AUGUST 17, 20207:00 PM502 ELM STREET, SANGER, TEXASSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir; Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu; Councilmember Marissa Barrett;Councilmember Dennis Dillon; Councilmember David Clark; Councilmember Allen Chick. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:None.STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:City Manager Alina Ciocan; City Secretary Cheryl Price; Retiring Police Chief Curtis Amyx,Director of Finance Clayton Gray; Jeriana Staton Director of Human Resources and SpecialProjects; City Engineer Tracy LaPiene; Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds;Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw. Police Officer Josh Bishop.1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.There being a quorum, Mayor Muir called the August 17, 2020 meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. TheInvocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led byCouncilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:Michael Loya from Justin Texas was recognized and stated that they are looking at the Sanger areavery seriously to set up a manufacturing facility for a patented environmental clean up product withinthe oil industry. He gave a brief summary of his company and why they want to be in the Sangerarea. He noted that there was an article in the Sanger newspaper last week about his company. Tona Batis, President of the Sanger Area Historical Society and Museum, was recognized. Ms.Batis stated that she is here to thank Chief Curtis Amyx for his service to the Sanger Community andpresented him with a small piece of Sanger history. There were no other citizens coming forward who wished to speak.3.PROCLAMATION:a.Proclamation Declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx DayProclamation #08022020 Proclaiming August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx DayIn Recognition Of The Retirement Of Police Chief Curtis R. Amyx And His 35 Years of Dedicatedand Honorable Service to the Citizens of Sanger.Mayor Muir read the Proclamation declaring August 17, 2020 Chief Curtis R. Amyx Day inrecognition of his retirement of 35 years from the City of Sanger. Curtis Amyx was recognized andwas presented a framed copy of the Proclamation and a gift for his years service. Mayor Muir andCouncilmembers thanked Chief Amyx for his 335 years of service. All public present gave him astanding ovation and photographs were taken. 4.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08032020Approve Minutes For The August 3, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. b.Board and Commission AppointmentsAppoint Board Member to Vacant Position on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Debra Reaves Place 4Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:Suzanne Sellers Place 2Councilmember Chick requested Item b. Board and Commission Appointments be pulled from theConsent agenda for discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve the City Council Regular MeetingMinutes of 08032020. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion toapprove the minutes carried unanimously (50 vote). 5.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.Councilmember Chick requested each board position be voted on separately. b. Board and Commission AppointmentsAppoint Board Member to Vacant Positions on (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board:Debra Reaves Place 4Appoint Board Member to Vacant Position on Library Board:Suzanne Sellers Place 2A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to approve Suzanne Sellers Place 2 appointment tothe Library Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu. The motion carriedunanimously (50 vote).Councilmember Chick requested discussion on the appointment of Debra Reaves to the 4A SangerIndustrial Development Board. He noted that since Debra Reaves works for the Chamber ofCommerce that he felt it may be a conflict of interest for her to be on that board while working forthe Chamber. There was brief discussion and it was noted that Ms. Reaves could sign up for anotherboard. A motion was made by Councilmember Chick to disapprove the nomination of DebraReaves to Place 4 on the (4A) Sanger Industrial Development Board. The motion was secondedby Councilmember Clark. The motion carried with a three (3) to two (2) vote with CouncilmemberChick, Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Dillon voting in favor of the motion andCouncilmember Barrett and Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu voting against the motion. There was briefdiscussion and the Mayor and Councilmembers Chick and Dillon reiterated that Debra Reaveswould be welcome to sign up for a different board. 6.EXECUTIVE SESSION:a.Section 551.071 Consultation with AttorneysMayor Muir read the Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 7:29 pm. 7.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:City Council reconvened back into public forum from Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. Mayor Muirnoted there was no action taken during Executive Session. REGULAR AGENDA8.TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order: WastewaterConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on TCEQ Proposed Agreed Order for Wastewater.A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute theTCEQ Proposed Agreed Order for Wastewater. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberChick. The motion carried unanimously (50 vote).9.Resolution No. 081120 Sanger Strong Business Relief Grant ProgramConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Resolution No. 081120 Approving a Sanger StrongBusiness Relief Grant Program that will Provide Economic Relief to Sanger Small BusinessesAffected by COVID19.Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw summarized. She advised that on July 28 the4B Development Corporation approved a grant program called the Sanger Strong Business ReliefGrant. The program is designed to assist businesses that have been impacted by COVID 19. Sheadvised that $25,000 has been allocated towards the programmed the maximum grant amount willbe $2,000. She summarized the types of things that the monies could be used for as approved bythe Grant Committee. The Grant Committee will consist of two (2) members from the 4B, one (1)member from the 4A and someone from the Sanger Chamber of Commerce. She summarized thedetails of the grant including application, scoring, approval and funding, etc. Applications are on afirst come, first serve basis and there is no deadlines to submit the applications and the program willremain open until all funds are depleted She noted she would like to roll out the program by the endof the week and noted how the grant would be marketed to the businesses. There was lengthydiscussion and questions posed by Councilmembers regarding various aspects of the grant program. Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu noted that he felt there needed to be some type of end date for the grantperiod. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve Resolution No. 081720 approving aSanger Strong Business Relief Grant Program that will provide economic relief to Sanger smallbusinesses affected by COVID10 with the modification that there be a two (2) year end dateestablished for the grant program. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chick. The motioncarried unanimously (50 vote).10.Discuss and Set Proposed Tax Rate and Set Public Hearings on Tax Rate and BudgetDiscuss Tax Rate, Take Record Vote on Tax Rate, and Consider Approving Resolution #081220 Establishing the Date, Time, and Place for the Public Hearings on the Tax Rate and Budget.Finance Director Clayton Gray summarized. He noted this is the first of the procedural items tomove forward with approval of the 20202021 budget year. The first of this two part agenda itemhas to do with the tax rate. The budget, as it has been presented is based on same tax rate that wehave had for the past three (3) years which is $0.6791 per $100 dollars valuation. Staff hasrecommended that we use that same rate. This item needs to be a separate motion and requires a rollcall vote on the action which would set the proposed tax rate at $0.6791 per hundred valuation.The second action item has to do with setting the public hearing dates times and place. He explainedthe details of the legal requirements and the changes this year. Approval of Resolution #081220 isto establish the date, time and place for the Public Hearings on the Proposed 202021 Budget andTax Rate and would set the hearings for Tuesday September 8th, at 7:00 p.m. This item alsorequires a rollcall vote. There was brief technical discussion regarding the tax rate. Finance Director Clayton Gray advisedthat after the proposed tax rate is set tonight that the Council could lower before the Septemberapproval, but could not raise it. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to set the proposed tax rate at $0.6791. The motionwas seconded by Councilmember Barrett. A rollcall vote was called by the City Secretary and theCouncilmembers voted as follows: Councilmember Barrett voted YeaCouncilmember Dillon voted YeaCouncilmember Chick voted YeaCouncilmember Clark voted YeaMayor Pro Tem Bilyeu voted YeaThe motion to set the proposed tax rate (unchanged) at $0.6791) per $100 valuation passedunanimously (50 vote).A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu to approve Resolution 081220 establishing thedate, time, and place for the Public Hearings on the Tax Rate and Budget for Tuesday September 8,2020. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chick . A rollcall vote was called by the CitySecretary and the Councilmembers voted as follows: Councilmember Barrett voted YeaCouncilmember Dillon voted Yea
Councilmember Chick voted Yea
Councilmember Clark voted Yea
Mayor Pro Tem Bilyeu voted Yea
The motion to approve Resolution No. 081220 to set the proposed date, time, and place for the
Public Hearing on the Tax Rate and Budget passed unanimously (50 vote).
11.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.All American Dogs Report
All American Dogs Report July 2020
b.Atmos Energy Rider GCR
Atmos Energy Rider GCR August 2020 Data
There was no discussion on the information items.
12.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
City Manager Alina Ciocan advised that staff owes an agenda item to Councilmember Chick
regarding an update on the wastewater treatment plant which will be provided at the next meeting.
13.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion Mayor Muir adjourned the Regular City Council
meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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