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09/08/2009-CC-Minutes-Regular MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 2009 PRESENT: Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Thomas Muir, Councilman Russell Martin, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Robert Patton OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Rose Chavez City Secretary/Asst. City Manager, Joe Iliff Director of Development Services, Troop 755 Boy Scotts that included Danny Dunn, Danny Meza, Brendon Cochran and Conner Johnson. 1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Higgs called meeting to order, led the invocation, followed by Troop 755 Boy Scotts 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. Danny Meza, Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 755 introduced himself and advised two of his troop members would like to address the Council. Brendon Cochran, Patrol leader for Troop 755, addressed Council. He indicated that as he was walking home he noticed the road is really close to the walking space and maybe Council can consider putting sidewalks for safer walking space to get home. Conner Johnson also addressed Council and stated that he thinks Sanger should have more fun activities and possibly a new playground. Mayor Higgs informed Conner Johnson that the City does have plans to build a new park. CONSENT AGENDA 3. a) Approve Minutes: August 17, 2009 -- Work Session August 17, 2009 -- City Council b) Disbursements c) Approve Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Sanger, Texas Regarding View Road Construction d) Approve Development Agreement with Skiles Property Trust for Construction of View Road Extension There was an inquiry concerning an accounts payable expense. The City Manager explained the expense. Motion was made by Councilman Patton to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilman Garza. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda. 5. Presentation of 2009 Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence. Joe Iliff indicated that every year the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association recognizes cities in Texas that have achieved excellence in planning. There are about ten to twenty cities in the State that qualify. The cities are evaluated on having professional staff and providing ongoing training for staff and commissioners. He presented Council with a Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence, recognizing a commitment to professional planning by City Administration, Elected and Appointed Officials, and exemplary professional standards demonstrated by the Planning Staff. 6. Conduct Public Hearing on Fiscal Year Budget 2009/2010; Providing for the Appropriation of Funds for Operating and Capital Expenditures. Mayor declared public hearing opened. There was not any public opinion. Mayor declared public hearing closed. 7. Conduct Public Hearing on a Request for a Specific Use Permit for a Quick Service Food and Beverage Shop Within a B-2 Business District 2 on Property Legally described as Tract 52b of the Henry Tierwester Survey, Abstract 1241, Located at 901 N. Stemmons Freeway. Mayor Higgs declared public hearing opened. Nadia Bojas address Council concerning her request for this SUP permit for a snow-cone stand. She advised she has two locations in City of Denton, one is located in Londonderry and the other is on Sherman Drive. She has been in business for two summers in Denton. She would like to set up a business in Sanger. This is a family owned and operated business, providing friendly and great customer service, steady hours of operations and offering a variety of over fifty flavors. Their snow cone stands are in compliance with all health and fire codes. Brief discussion followed. Mayor declared public hearing closed. 8. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #09-13-09 - Request for a Specific Use Permit for a Quick Service food & Beverage Shop Within a B-2 Business District on Property Legally Described as Tract 52b of the Henry Tierwester Survey, Abstract 1241, Located at 901 N. Stemmons Freeway. Councilman Ervin moved to approve Ordinance #09-13-09. Seconded by Councilman Garza. Motion carried unanimously. Caption as Follows: ORDINANCE 09-13-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CENTRAL ZONING MAP, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A QUICK-SERVICE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SHOP WITHIN A B-2 BUSINESS DISTRICT 2 ON PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 52b OF THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Information Items: a) Memo Regarding new State Mandated Holiday for Police and Fire. b) Articles from TML Regarding Water Fees and Graffiti Removal. 10. Adjournment. Mayor declared meeting adjourned.