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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING
403 N 7TH STREET SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir and Councilmember Gary Bilyeu, Councilmembers: Marissa
Barrett, Allen Chick, Dennis Dillon, and Victor Gann.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager, Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly
Edwards, City Attorney Lance Vanzant, Development Services Director Ramie
Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, City Engineer Tracy LaPiene, and
Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green.
1. CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER, ESTABLISH A
QUORUM, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE
Mayor Muir called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
The invocation given by Councilmember Chick the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councihnember Barrett.
2. CITIZEN INPUT:
No one addressed the Council.
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. MINUTES WORK SESSION
Consider the work session minutes from the November 15, 2021, meeting.
(Edwards)
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B. MINUTES REGULAR SESSION
Consider the regular session minutes from the November 15, 2021, meeting.
(Edwards)
C. INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
DENTON
Consider the Interlocal Purchasing Agreement between the City of Denton and
the City of Sanger, and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the
agreement. (Hammonds)
D. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY LIBRARY
SERVICES
Consider the 2021-2022 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services
between Denton County and the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas and
authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement (Tolle).
Discussion ensued regarding Item C and the allocation of funds. Councilmember
Barrett recused herself for Item C.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve Items A, B, and D consent
agenda as presented. Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve Item C consent agenda as
presented. Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion 4-0-1. Councilmember
Barrett abstained.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ANNEXATION OF 15.6924 ACRES
Conduct the first Public Hearing regarding the annexation of 15.6924 acres out of
the B.F. Lynch Survey, Abstract number 725 and generally located approximately
2231 feet east of I-35 and approximately 2385 feet south of Chisam Rd.
(Hammonds)
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON PATE ADDITION - ROWABANDONMENT
Conduct a Public Hearing on abandoning 0.127-acres (5,341-sq feet) of
right-of-way on the west side of Lot 14 of the J.R. Sullivan Addition and 0.021
acres (1,084-sq feet) of right-of-way on the north side of Lot 14 of the J.R.
Sullivan Addition, generally located between 8th St. and 1 Oth St. approximately
140 feet south of FM 455, and authorize the Mayor to execute Special Warranty
Deed. (Hammonds)
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Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
C. PATE ADDITION - ROW ABANDONMENT
Consider abandoning 0.127-acres (5,341-sq feet) of right-of-way on the west side
of Lot 14 of the J.R. Sullivan Addition and 0.021 acres (1,084-sq feet) of
right-of-way on the north side of Lot 14 of the J.R. Sullivan Addition, generally
located between 8th St. and loth St. approximately 140 feet south of FM 455,
and authorize the Mayor to execute Special Warranty Deed. (Hammonds)
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the necessary easement and the abandonment process.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve the abandonment 0.127 acres (5,341 sq
feet) of right- of- way on the west side of Lot 14 of the J.R. Sullivan Addition and 0.021
acres (1,084 sq feet) of right- of- way on the north side of Lot 14 of the J.R. Sullivan
Addition, generally located between 8th St. and loth St. approximately 140 feet south of
FM 455, and authorize the Mayor to execute Special Warranty Deed.
Councilmember Barrett seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
D. WWTP CHANGE ORDER #10 - FELIX CONSTRUCTIONCO
Consider Change Order #10 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.
(LaPiene)
Director LaPiene provided an overview of the item and provided an explanation of the
credit. Discussion ensued regarding the time substantial completion of the project was
determined.
Motion made by Councilmember Barrett to approve Change Order No. 10 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. Councilmember Gann seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
E. WWTP FINALACCEPTANCE
Consider Final Acceptance of the Sanger Wastewater Treatment Plant and
Improvements completed by Felix Construction Company and authorize the
Mayor or City Manager to execute any final documents and release of retainage.
(LaPiene)
Director LaPiene provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the final payment, warranty period, substantial completion,
and repairs made in March.
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Motion made by Councilmember Chick to accept the Sanger Wastewater Treatment
Plant and Improvements completed by Felix Construction Company and authorizing the
Mayor to execute any final documents and release of retainage. Councilmember Bilyeu
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
F. CONTRACT FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF A WATER LINE
Consider Resolution No. 12-13-21 ratifying approval of a contract with Mabak
Directional Drilling, Inc. for the emergency repair of a water line between
Bolivar Street and Cherry Street. (Bolz)
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item and the replacement of the steel line.
Discussion ensued regarding the process and the estimated time of completion to install the
valves.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve Resolution No. 12-13-21 ratifying
approval of a contract with Mabak Directional Drilling, Inc. for the emergency repair
of a water line between Bolivar Street and Cherry Street. Councilmember Gann
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
G. MELINDA MYRL STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Consider Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $27,699.50 between the City of
Sanger and Reynolds Asphalt for the Melinda Myrl Street reconstruction, and
authorize the City Manager to execute said Change Order. (Bolz)
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item, including the lowering of the roadway
for drainage purposes that necessitated reconstructing the drive approaches at several
intersections.
Discussion ensued regarding the runoff to the adjacent vacant property.
Motion made by Councilmember Bilyeu to approve Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $27,699.50 between the City of Sanger and Reynolds Asphalt for the
Melinda Myrl Street reconstruction and authorizing the City Manager to execute said
Change Order. Councilmember Barrett seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
H. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR WATER LINE REPLACEMENT AND
STREET REHAB
Consider Ordinance No 12-27-21 amending the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year budget
for an expenditure in the amount of $167,095.00 to Mabak Directional Drilling
Inc for the replacement of 700 feet of water line and an expenditure in the
amount of $27,699.50 to Reynolds Asphalt for street rehabilitation. (Gray)
Director Gray provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the amount of funding and effect, of which is none, on
other Capital Projects.
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Motion made by Councilmember Dillon to approve Ordinance No 12 27 21 amending the
20212022 Fiscal Year budget for an expenditure in the amount of $167,095.00 to Mabak
Directional Drilling Inc for the replacement of 700 feet of water line and an expenditure
in the amount of $27,699.50 to Reynolds Asphalt for street rehabilitation.
Councilmember Bilyeu seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
5. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. ATMOS RATE FILING - RIDER GCR
B. ALL AMERICAN DOGS REPORT
Monthly report regarding All American Dogs. (Perkins)
C. UPLIFT OPT -OUT -ELECTRIC
Uplift Opt -Out for the City of Sanger Municipal Electric. (Noblitt)
City Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the contract, which includes ancillary charges, the payment to
AEP, and the Mayor executing the Opt -Out document.
D. DISBURSEMENTS REPORT - NOVEMBER 2021
E. CAPITAL PROJECTS REPORT - NOVEMBER 29,2021
Discussion ensued regarding the water tower and maintenance costs.
F. MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT - OCTOBER 31,2021
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
City Manager Noblitt stated that the meeting on December 20, 2021, would be a joint
work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the draft Comprehensive
Plan.
Councilmember Chick requested an update regarding the ARP funds (Covid relief
monies), the Railroad Lift Station, and the Outfall Project as it relates to the Waste Water
Treatment Plant.
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There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
0. 4s Muir, Mayor
Kell Ed ds, City Secretary
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