06/20/2023-CC-Agenda Packet-RegularCITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 20, 2023, 7:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
CITIZENS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter. Comments related to
public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Citizens are allowed 3 minutes
to speak. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form and include the topic(s) to be
presented. Citizens who wish to address the Council with regard to matters on the agenda will
be received at the time the item is considered. The Council is not allowed to converse,
deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen input.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed
separately unless requested by a Councilmember to remove the item(s) for additional
discussion. Any items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for individual
consideration.
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 5, 2023, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
2. Consideration and possible action to select Clark Adamson Insurance for Insurance
Broker Services, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a possible contract with
Clark Adamson Insurance.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and Councilmembers to bring forward items they
wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Councilmember may inquire about a subject for which
notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of
existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject
on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with
a consensus of the Council or at the call of the Mayor.
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ADJOURN
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by
Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item
on its open meeting agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including,
without limitation Sections 551.071-551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this meeting notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall that is
readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on the City of Sanger
website on June 14, 2023, at 3:15 PM.
/s/Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards, City Secretary
The Historical Church is wheelchair accessible. Request for additional accommodations or sign
interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
prior to the meeting by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 940.458.7930.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: June 20, 2023
FROM: Kelly Edwards, City Secretary
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the June 5, 2023,
meeting.
SUMMARY:
N/A
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Budgeted: N/A Amount: $0.00 GL Account: N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION OR ACTION:
Approve the minutes from the June 5, 2023, meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
City Council minutes
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 05, 2023, 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, and City Attorney Hugh Coleman.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
For deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
- Michael Riley, Laura Riley, and J. Mike Riley Ranch Properties, LLC, (collectively the "Owner").
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Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding legal (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement
offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with
this chapter.
- Municipal Utility District No. 12 (MUD 12)
Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss
or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental
body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1).
- 125 Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX 76262
Council convened into executive session at 6:02 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Reconvene into the Work Session. Any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session will be taken during the Regular Session.
Council reconvened into the work session at 7:23 p.m.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 7:23 p.m.
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CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, and Planning Technician Stefani Dodson.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Sherry Knighton, 2311 Autumn Breeze, thanked the Council for their support regarding the
Seniors, then asked about the retail planned for the Sanger Preserve development and TxDOT’s
plans for the traffic at the intersection of Keaton and Cowling.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Honoring Mike Prater for his 25 years of service with the City of Sanger.
Mayor Muir read the proclamation regarding Mike Prater’s service with the city.
The Mayor thanked Mike for his service and thanked Mike and the Electric Department
for their diligence during the winter storm.
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CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 15, 2023, meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 06-11-23, authorizing the termination
of Campaign Treasurer appointments by the City Secretary of inactive candidates and
inactive political committees.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Bilyeu, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Consideration and possible action to electing a Mayor Pro-Tem in accordance with the
Charter, Article III, City Council, Section 3.02.
Mayor Muir read the item and asked for a nomination.
Motion to nominate Councilmember Bilyeu made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded
by Councilmember Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Gann.
Abstaining: Councilmember Bilyeu.
Motion passed 4-0-1.
6. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Belz Road Retail Addition
being 129.25 acres, described as A1241A TIERWESTER. TR 56, TR 57, and TR 40 and
generally located along Chapman Drive and I-35 approximately 234 feet west of the
intersection of I-35 and Chapman Drive.
Planning Technician Dodson provided an overview of the item, stating that the
comments had not been satisfied and staff recommended denial.
Motion to deny due to comments not being satisfied made by Councilmember Chick,
Seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
7. Consideration and possible action on a Professional Services Reimbursement
Agreement with Triple T Farms LTD for reimbursement of expenses spent during
consideration of a potential Public Improvement District and authorizing the City
Manager to execute.
Planning Technician Dodson provided an overview of the item.
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Discussion ensued regarding the property located within the Extra Territorial
Jurisdiction.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Chick.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of Palomino Bay Addition, being
54.34 acres, located in the City of Sanger’s ETJ, and generally located on the west side
of Jones Road approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 1190 and Jones
Road.
Planning Technician Dodson provided an overview of the item, stating that the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Discussion ensued regarding the separation of the development.
Clint Baker, the applicant, spoke regarding the housing mix, including the Estate lots
and the property located in the County.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Chick.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrett requested a discussion and overview of the Code Enforcement process
and procedures.
City Manager Nobitt introduced Tyson Cheeck, who will be sworn in as the Intermin Police
Chief.
Councilmember Bilyeu inquired if there would be a work session item to discuss the Waste
Service contract, including recycling services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss
or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental
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body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1).
- 125 Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX 76262
Council convened into executive session at 7:57 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Reconvene into Regular session and take any action deemed necessary as a result of Executive
Session.
Council reconvened into open session at 8:12 p.m.
No action taken.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
_______________________________
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
______________________________
Kelly Edwards, City Secretary
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Item 1.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: June 20, 2023
FROM: Jeriana Staton-Hemb, Director of Human Resources
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration and possible action to select Clark Adamson Insurance for
Insurance Broker Services, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a
possible contract with Clark Adamson Insurance.
SUMMARY:
The City received responses from the following:
Hub International/Wellspring of Argyle.
Clark Adamson Insurnace of Denton.
Both vendors have requested that the proposed amounts remain confidential.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Budgeted: Yes Amount: N/A GL Account: 180-25-5430
RECOMMENDED MOTION OR ACTION:
Staff recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Item 2.