07/17/2023-CC-Minutes-RegularCITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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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 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director
Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources
and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, and Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Sanger's 2023-2024 Annual Budget.
Director Gray provided a presentation and overview of the proposed budget.
Discussion ensued regarding the Utility Fund and forthcoming rate study, contingencies
for emergency repairs, Internal Revenue Fund, utilization and allocation of the Internal
Service Fund dollars, and Capital Projects.
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OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
AD7OURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6:59 p.m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2
Councilmember, Place 1
Councilmember, Place 3
Councilmember, Place 5
Thomas Muir
Gary Bilyeu
Marissa Barrett
Dennis Dillon
Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director
Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources
and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw,
Interim Electric Director Ronnie Grace, and Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Joe Falls, 4489 McReynolds, spoke regarding the proposed bond issuance.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Oath of Office and Pinning of Interim Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
City Secretary Edwards performed the Oath of Office for Interim P0110e Chief Cheek.
2. Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce update.
Chamber President Amanda Gibson provided a presentation and overview of the
Chamber's events.
Discussion ensued regarding providing additional opportunities for businesses to
succeed, membership, conducting the Christmas Parade, and requesting an increase
of the HOT funds for the costs of the events.
3. Update on the City of Sanger Trash -off event on October 7, 2023.
Director Notting provided an overview of the upcoming event at Railroad Park and
adding the disposal of household hazardous waste to the event.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the July 3, 2023, meeting.
6. Consideration and possible action on change order No. 5 in the amount of $12,071.75
for Primoris Distribution Services regarding the FM 455 Project and authorizing the City
Manager to execute said change order.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7. Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 3 Building
Regulations —Article 3.1407.b.1.D to allow a pole sign to be installed in the 1600 block
of W. Chapman Dr., and from Article 3.1407.b.1.A for a maximum height of 20 feet
and allow for a height of 30 feet and the maximum square footage of 80 feet per side
and allow for the maximum square footage of 100 feet per side. The proposed sign will
be located at 1604 W. Chapman.
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the request for AutoZone.
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Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance from Chapter 3 Building
Regulations — Article 3.1407.b.1.D to allow a pole sign to be installed in the 1600 block
of W. Chapman Dr., and from Article 3.1407.b.1.A for a maximum height of 20 feet
and allow for a height of 30 feet and the maximum square footage of 80 feet per side
and allow for the maximum square footage of 100 feet per side. The proposed sign will
be located at 1604 W. Chapman,
Director Hammonds stated sixteen notices were mailed with no responses received.
Discussion ensued regarding pole signage
the proposed ordinance amendments.
East of IH-35, the height, and standards in
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett,
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon
Voting Nay: Councilmember Bilyeu
Motion passed 3-1-0.
Seconded by Councilmember
9. Consideration and possible action on a real estate sales contract on 400 square feet of
easement for an underground drainage pipe from the property described as IESI
Industrial Park Lot 1 owned by the City of Sanger and generally located on the north
side of Utility Road approximately 1852 feet from the intersection of N. Stemmons and
Utility Road, and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of the easement and the location of the city's
infrastructure.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. Consideration and possible action on a request for the Replat of Lot 2, of the IESI
Industrial Park, being 2.993 acres located within the City of Sanger, and generally
located along the north side of Utility Road approximately 1464 feet east of the
intersection of North Stemmons Frwy and Utility Road.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the easement being issued by a separate instrument.
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07-13-23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023B; prescribing
the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and
interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof and making other provisions regarding
such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident thereto.
Director Gray introduced Mr. Christensen.
Ted Christensen, President Government Capital Securities Corporation, stated that the
Texas Attorney General's Office requested additional details regarding the Certificates
of Obligation.
Council will conduct a Special Meeting on July 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss and
take possible action for both Items 11 and 12 of the agenda.
No Action Taken.
12. Consideration and possible action of Ordinance 07-14-23, authorizing and ordering the
issuance of City of Sanger Texas Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023C;
prescribing the terms and form thereof, providing for the payment of the principal
thereof and interest thereon; awarding the sale thereof; and making other provisions
regarding such certificates, including use of the proceeds thereof; and matters incident
thereto.
See Item 11.
No Action Taken.
13. Consideration and possible action on selecting conceptual graphic design elements for
the IH-35 corridor.
Assistant City Manager Ciocan provided an overview of the item.
The Kimley-Horn team provided a presentation and overview of the proposed designs
for the IH-35 overpass and the sound wall.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of the sound wall, making minor adjustments
to the proposed design regarding the location of the logo and placement of the train.
Motion to approve sound wall design B.2 Center with minor design adjustments made
by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
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14. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2023-12 to ratify approval of a
contract for the emergency repair of water well No. 8; making findings of an
emergency exempting the contract from the requirements of competitive bidding under
Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize City Manager to
execute said contract.
Director Bolz provided an overview and the necessity of the repair.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Barrett and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
15. Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue an RFP for relocating
the electric utilities associated with the IH-35 expansion project.
Interim Director Grace provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding any proposed addendums as necessary per TxDOT
advisement.
Motion to approve, including any necessary addendums from TxDOT made by
Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Dillon and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional discussion.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
16. Atmos -Update Corporation's Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tariff 06-26-2023
17. Atmos -Rider GCR Filing Docket No. 10170 06-23-2023
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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