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03/15/2004-CC-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA CITY COUNCIL 1. 2. 3. MONDAY, MARCH 159 2004 7:00 P.M. 201 BOLIVAR an Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. a) Approve Minutes: b) Disbursements Citizen's Input. CONSENT AGENDA March 1, 2004 4. Consider and Possible Action on Recommendation to City Council on Classification of a Tattoo/Piercing Shop into a Zoning Category. 5. Consider and Possible Action on Downtown Sidewalks. 6. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #03-07-04 -Regarding Sprinkler System and Fire Alarm Requirements for Newly Constructed Commercial Buildings. 7. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #03-08-04 -Regarding Sprinkler Systems in Multi -Family Buildings. 8. Consider and Possible Action on Parks Board Appointment. 9. Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing Mayor to Sign Documents Relating to Real Estate. 10. Consider and Possible Action on Proclamation #03-02-04 -Proclaiming April 2004 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Sanger. 11. Adjourn. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, one or more of the above items may be considered m executive session closed to the public. Any final action, decision or vote on such matter will be tie-in op� i `A ession followigi the cpnclusion of the executive session. alie Chavez, City Date & Time Posted This facility is wheelchair accessible �ii'd accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (940) 45&7930 for further information. r� February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Minutes We are running slightly behind schedule and will have the minutes for February 17, 2004 workshop and meeting, and the March 1, 2004 workshop on the next agenda. MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL March 1, 2004 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez, Administrative Assistant/Assistant City Secretary Samantha Renz, Streets/Parks Superintendent John Henderson, City Engineer Mark Owens, Woodrow Barton, C.G. McNeill, Danny Cockrell, Jerry Jenkins, Liz Springer, John Springer, Belle Lawson, Jesse Lynch, Mike Lawler, Barbara Sormezler, Matt Sormezler, Patti Warren, Polly Dwyer, Chris Bengston, Ralph Cain, Kara Snyder, Elisabet Martinez, Ken Perry, Shelley Ruland, Mike Dobrovolsky, C.J. Smith, Arthur Kramer, Melvin January, Ken Wilson 1. Call Meeting to Order and led the Invocation, Councilman Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 29 a) Approve Minutes: January 29, 2004 - Workshop January 27, 2004 - Workshop February 2, 2004 - Workshop February 12, 2004 - Special Called b) Disbursements Councilman Garza moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 3. Citizen's Input. Woodrow Barton, 807 N. 7"`, suggested the City start thinking about a new City Hall Building. City Manager indicated Mike Dobrovolsky had given them a list of trees that he recommended for the City of Sanger. 4. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #03-06-04 -Amending Exterior Facade Requirements for Residential Dwellings. City Manager indicated this was put on the agenda at the request of a Councilman. Staff is bringing the ordinance to the Council, so they may consider if they want to change it to 100% masonry requirement on residential. Mayor read caption: THAT CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 361900 EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, IS HEREBY AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF 0 000� ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager indicated it would be new construction only. Councilman Higgs asked about siding on the porches and in the entry ways. Discussed different construction of porches, entry ways, and gables. Councilman James indicated he would like to see it more than 75%9 but that he was not sure of the impact on the builders. Usually Masonite is used on two sides of the porch, he was not trying to pick on custom builders but some of the lower end homes used a lot of siding. He had no problem with 100% from the plate level down. Danny Cockrell asked if this would affect all new permits or new subdivisions. Discussion. Council discussed that if a Final Plat has been approved on a subdivision, the rules in effect on that final plat will apply. Joe Smith, indicated that Plano has an ordinance that says the structure has to be a minimum of 80% brick. Through the permitting it is controlled, the whole thing has to be a minimum of 80%. Shelley Ruland indicated it may limit some of the creativity, and the city may get cookie cutter houses if they have to be all brick She felt they would be limiting some builders who are now putting together some very nice homes. Councilman Evans moved to adopt OrdinanceCouncilman Garza seconded. Motion carried 4 to 1, Councilman Ervin voted no. 5. Consider and Possible Action on Preliminary Plat for Sable Creek Addition. Melvin January, consulting engineer, addressed the Council. He presented a plat almost the same as presented to the Planning and Zoning, they were a little mistaken about the area they were donating to the city. He failed to say he would dedicate all of the flood plain. At the present time, 3.29 acres is outside the flood plain, the total is 11.33 acres. In most towns he has worked in, most of the athletic fields are in flood plains. The subdivision regulations do not prohibit land in the flood plain. Mayor indicted he did not see sidewalks or alleys, and the utilities are in the streets. Mr. January indicated they do not usually show sidewalks, but they do show right of ways. He pointed out a road section detail. The detail shows minimum 4 ft sidewalks along all streets on both sides with handicap ramps on all corners. Councilman Evans asked about the alleys. Mr. January indicated he did not see any other subdivisions with alleys. Mayor indicated that just because it was not done in the past does not mean they don't require it. All of the water, telephone cables and gas will be in the rights of way of the street, behind the curb, only storm sewer and sanitary sewer will be in the street. Discussed other two lanes of Indian Trail will be built when commercial is built. Mr. January indicated that if it is Council's desire that they are built prior to that, they will do Councilman James asked why they wouldn't put an outlet to Indian Lane. Mr. January indicated they would prefer not to have cut through traffic coming through the subdivision. They will put in pedestrian walks along Indian Lane. Discussed thorough fares. Councilman Evans asked about access to parks. Mr. January indicated they have McReynolds Road to access it. Councilman Evans indicated they told Planning and Zoning they would put in a road. Joe Smith indicated they said they would put in a walk way, not a road. Councilman Evans indicated he wanted a road. Mr. January indicated they would provide a walkway of sorts, preferably clay base with cinder, and will provide screening as well from the houses. Shelley Ruland indicated they had asked for pedestrian access. Mayor indicated there are two 15 ft. easements on the West side. Polly Dwyer indicated there was problem getting over the creek. no Smith indicated they will not own it, they will give it to the City, but he will build a bridge over the creek. Mr. January indicated if he was designing the parks, he would put in a parkthat would have access off of Kirkpatrick to avoid traffic and give access to the general public. Councilman James indicated the developers always give the worst land for development. He felt they should develop a park in the middle of the subdivision so that the citizens could use it. Discussion continued regarding the park. Discussed lot sizes. Mr. January indicated the builder, that has expressed interest in the subdivision, wanted a 65 ft. deep pad, if they do that with a 65 ft wide lot they would have an 8500 sq ft lot. If they do that they can go back to the builder and see if they could live with a smaller pad. If they change the lot width they will change the lot depth to maintain a 7000 square foot Iot. The space between the houses will be the same. Discussed parks and lot sizes. Mr. January indicated he did not think the city would want a bunch of small parks, it makes sense to have your parks located in large spaces where you can maintain them and accommodate bigger crowds. Councilman Evans asked the P&Z how they were feeling. Ralph Cain indicated when he voted yes, he wished he had voted no - he disagreed with everyone that says the park shouldn't be in the center. We are getting land that cannot be used for anything and calling it a park Are we designating a safe place for the kids to play? Jesse Lynch, agreed with Ralph on the park, be a lot better to be in the center. It won't get overrun with traffic. Polly Dwyer indicated getting the 3+acres outside of the flood plain was great, better than some, she had issues with the lot sizes, but given the plan realized the developer felt they were giving as much as they could. Liz Springer asked if there was a creek through the subdivision. Mayor indicated Ranger Creek went through one side. Discussion regarding creek and flood plain. Councilman James asked if the road improvement was discussed at P&Z. Shelley Ruland indicated they asked for extra right of way. Councilman James cited ordinance 6.02b, and indicated the developer is responsible to pay half the street section of all perimeters to the subdivision. Discussed streets. Mr. January indicated that the developers are family people and they resent the implication that they don't like children. The issue with respect to the road is that if the ordinance requires it they will do it. If Ranger Creek pays for half of McReynolds Road, they will pay for the other half. Councilman Evans asked what others were doing. City Manager indicated the Falls property was platted over 20 years ago. Lake Ridge will do their side of the street if the dam is moved. Quail Run did the road by their subdivision. Mr. January indicated they will pave the street if the Council requires. Councilman James indicated he still had a problem with the variance on the lot size. Discussion. Councilman Garza asked if they were going to meet all setback requirements. Mr. January indicated they would. Discussed lot sizes, driveways, setbacks, etc. Councilman Evans asked if they could put this off and get everything submitted the way they want it. Joe Smith indicated he did not like to leave in limbo, he would just as soon have it denied. They have a contract and a builder, and they do not have the luxury of extra time. Councilman Higgs asked about driveways. Mr. January indicated their will be a combination of rear, front and side entry garages. Councilman James asked if the preliminary plat does not show sidewalks are they required tp put them in. Staff indicated they were shown on page four and they are required to put them in. Councilman Evans indicated he the developer had given the walkway, the road for two years, will fix the road on Indian Trail, and help on McReynolds Road; the only problem he has is the lot size. Joe Smith indicated the zoning allows 7000 square feet, the only difference is the lot width. Councilman Higgs indicated he would like to know each ones number one concern. Councilman James indicated he did not like the layout of the entire development, does not like small lot sizes, or park location. He did not feel comfortable making a motion with all the things discussed, there is nothing in writing or on the plat. Joe Smith asked if they do realize this is the preliminary plat. They will not bring back a final without all of the items the Council has indicated they want. Councilman Ervin, would like park closer to the center of subdivision. Maybe half of it could be in the center, and he felt they should stick with the ordinance on lot sizes. Councilman Garza indicated he did not like the park size. He asked the City Engineer if he had any concerns. City Engineer indicated they have addressed all of his concerns. Councilman Higgs indicated 7000 square feet is still 7000 square feet no matter what shape. He was concerned about the park area, and the safety of children around the creek. Joe Smith indicated he felt there was too much of a negative connotation when you talk about flood plain. It's only two or three times out of a hundred years that it might flood. Discussion continued. Councilman Higgs moved to accept the Preliminary Plat for Sable Creek. Councilman Evans seconded. Motion carried 4 to 1. Councilman Garza voted no. 6. Consider and Possible Action on Proclamation #03-01-04 -Proclaiming the Month of March 2004 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Sanger. Councilman James moved to approve Proclamation #03-01-04. Councilman Higgs seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Sidewalk Repair, Handicap Ramps and Designation of Handicap Parking Spaces. Councilman James moved to hold off on sidewalk repair for 60 days and give the citizens time to work on it and come back to them with a plan, and that at that point they will begin repair on the sidewalks. Councilman Ervin seconded. Councilman Higgs indicated they are trying to find grants, he did not want to begin the project before the plan was complete and they knew where the funds would come from. City Secretary indicated the Texas Capital Grant applications should be available some time in April. The maximum on the grant is $150,000.00. The grant will cover sidewalk repair. John Springer asked the Council to at least consider a plan, and not set an arbitrary date. Mayor asked if Jeff Springer indicated when he could meet with the Mayor. John Springer indicated Jeff cannot meet with him the following day but will set an appointment to meet with him. Mr. Springer asked that they postpone it one Council meeting. Councilman James rescinded his motion. Mayor tabled item until he could meet with Jeff Springer. 8. Meeting Adjourned. 1 f I 1� .1 1 1 r I ry 4e— I 1 4 1 e s � r i IN i FV OL 4F lil r f � _ .:`{.� .. . t _ � _ . 1. �� � �' a, t f', k t= �1 �' n � r :�' �__ �.. _ F � �:E. f ... .., _ E. t . lee e l L 4 l� �° li ie Fi F k ; �% �e.` � m. !� �": _ 4 ... .t i ,. .,,E .. .. i 1 iy i>. Q9 f .: r.. .t' e �i:'. f .� l ...... t =r f s February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Tattoo/Piercing Shop Attached is a copy of the E-mail from Mr. Dillard regarding this item. The Planning and Zoning Commission moved to "deny classification of this type business into a zoning category". A copy of the letter from the business owners and the letter from the bung inspector is also attached. Basically, the Council may take no action, accept Planning and Zoning's recommendation, or make a determination of a category and send it back to the Planning and Zoning and request they hold public hearings to amend the ordinance. The last option is to do the last of the above options, and require a specific use permit, which will allow council to monitor the location of this type business. Page 1 of 1 From: Robert Dillard [RDILLARD@njdhs.com] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 9:44 AM To: Sam_Renz@dtnspeed.net Subject: Re: Tattoo/Piercing Shop §37.1 (3) of the Zoning Ordinance says: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit its fmdings and �� recommendations to the City Council as to the classification proposed for any new or unlisted use...." From what you say, P&Z has determined that aTattoo/Piercing Shop is not now a permitted use in any district and is recommending that such a use not be authorized in the City. This is a recommendation to Council which must now review that and decide whether to take no action or refer it back to P&Z with instructions to call a public hearing etc to amend the zoning ordinance and include the use in some district in the City. The second sentence of §37.1 says: "The City Council shall by resolution approve the recommendation of the ...Commission or make such determination concerning the classification of such use as is determined based upon its findinas." I hope this answers your questions. Robert L. Dillard III 1800 Lincoln Plaza 500 N. Akard Dallas, Texas 75201 214-965-9900 214-965-0010(fax) »> "Samantha Renz" <Sam Renz@dtnspeed.net> 03/11/04 07:19PM »> Mr. Dillard - The Planning and Zoning Commission met tonight regarding the Tatto/Piercing shop we had discussed. The motion was to deny classification of this type business into a zoning category. It carried unanimously. Do we still send it to the City Council?? All of us are confused... Please advise - Thank you! Samantha Renz City of Sanger Ph 940-458-7930 Fax 940-458-4180 Email -Sam Renz@dtnspeed.net 3/12/2004 City of i�rlarch � i, 20{}4 Planning and Zoning Commission City of Sanger, Texas Re: Tattoo Parlor /Body Piercing Studio bear Planning and Zoning Co�nanission: .A.n interested }warty has expressed a desire #o establish a Ta##oo Parlor I Body Piercing Studio in Sanger. This letter serves as my request to the Commission for an interpretation as to the zoning classification into which :such use should be placed. Sincerely. Danny Cockrell Code Enforcement Dfficer Zoi BOLIVAR STREET BANGER, TEXAS �6�66 94o-4S8-7930 P.O. BOX i7Z9 940-458.418o FAR March 3, 2004 City of Sanger 2oi Bolivar Street Sanger, TX 76266 To The Officials of the City of Sanger, Aces of Art Tattoo and Body Piercing Inc, would like to receive your permission to operate their business at 640 S. Stemmons. Aces of Art are comprised of three artists; Daniel McGill, Daniel Brockett, and Eric Murill. We have a total of 20 years experience in the tattoo and body piercing business. We are all clean and sober individuals and we employ only clean and sober associates. Aces of Art Tattoo Studio will be posting signs at our location that state: "The consumption of alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited" and "No loitering allowed". The majority of clientele that we provide our services to include; police officers, doctors, nurses and many others in the professional fields. We intend to use all the resources available in the Sanger community to help us grow our business. Our projections for our business are that we should have approximately 3,000 to 4,000 clients a year. These individuals will come to us from Okalahoma, Kansas, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and the surrounding cities. A lot of our out of town customers plan a weekend outing. They visit us and then stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants to enjoy the rest of their weekend. We feel this would impact Sanger businesses in a positive way. We promise you a clean, safe, professional establishment that will meld with the Sanger community quite nicely. Our Studio will be certified by the Texas Department of Health. Sin erely�, C�G2Cl.� i 9yG 39G3�5 % February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Sidewalks This item is back on the agenda at the Council's request from the previous meeting. Barbara at Horseman's is still working on the plan. February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Ordinance 03-07-04 Attached is the memo from the Fire Chief with his recommendation, and the proposed ordinance that would make these changes if the Council desires. MEMO T0: Rose Chavez, Assistant City Manager FROM: David Pennington, Fire Chief DATE: February 4, 2004 SUBJECT: Building Amendments for Strip Centers and Commercial Buildings With any new additions of strip centers and commercial buildings (that are greater than 3500 sq. feet) they must have water sprinklers throughout the attic. Also, these units need to have off sight monitoring of fire alarms, and they need to have an audible and visual alarm on the exterior of the building. ORDINANCE 03-07-04 THAT CHAPTER 3, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, IS HEREBY AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE, TO BE NUMBERED ARTICLE 3.2100 REQUIRING FIRE ALARMS AND WATER SPRINKLERS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS: Section 1. That Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger, Texas, is hereby amended by adding an article, to be numbered Article 3.2100, which said article shall read as follows: �� ARTICLE 3.2100 FIRE ALARMS AND WATER SPRINKLERS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS A. This article establishes fire alarm and water sprinkler requirement for Newly Constructed Commercial Units in the City of Sanger. B. All newly constructed commercial buildings must have water sprinklers throughout the attic. Co All newly constructed commercial buildings must have off -site monitoring of fire alarms, and have an audible and visual alarm on the exterior of the building." Section 2. A11 ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent oI such conflict, hereby repealed. Section is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and words of this Ordinance are severable and, if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section. Section 4. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions A this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this Code. Section 5. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this the I nh day of March A.D., 2004, by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas. APPROVED: Tommy Kincaid, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary CITY ATTORNEY Y February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Ordinance 03-08-04 Attached is the memo from the Fire Chief with his recommendation, and the proposed ordinance that would make these changes if the Council desires. MEMO T0a Rose Chavez, Assistant City Manager FROM: David Pennington, Fire Chief DATE: February 4, 2004 SUB.IECT: Building Amendments for Apartment complexes With any new additions of apartment complexes within the city of Sanger, I would like to purpose that these units be built having sprinklers in the attic as a minimum if not having water sprinklers throughout the units. If these complexes are three stories or greater they must have water sprinklers throughout the attic and also have standpipes on each landing. ORDINANCE 03-08-04 THAT CHAPTER 3, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, IS HEREBY AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE, TO BE NUMBERED ARTICLE 3,2200 REGULATING WATER SPRINKLERS AND STAND PIPES IN MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS: Section 1. That Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger, Texas, is hereby amended by adding an article, to be numbered Article 3.2200, which said article shall read as follows: " ARTICLE 3.2200 WATER SPRINKLERS AND STAND PIPES REOUIltED IN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS A. This article establishes water sprinkler requirements for newly constructed Mu1ti- Family Residential buildings in the City of Sanger. B. All newly constructed Multi -Family Residential buildings must have water sprinklers throughout the attic. C. All newly constructed Multi -Family Residential buildings that are three (3) stories or more must have water sprinklers throughout the attic and stand -pipes on each landing." Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and words of this Ordinance are severable and, if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section. Section 4. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this Code. Section 5. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this the 15th day of March A.D., 2004, by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas, APPROVED: Tommy Kincaid, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary CITY ATTORNEY February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Parks Board This is to replace one of the parks board members, Faith Slone, who has not been attending the meetings. One of the Parks Board members, Nathan Erwin, has recommended Steve Freeman, who has indicated he is willing to serve. February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Authorizing Mayor to sign This will give the Mayor the authorization to sign documents relating to the Purchase of the real estate that has been in discussion. February 27, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Fr: City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez Re: Proclamation The proclamation and letter from Friends of the Family is attached. �: � �� (�' �Y Friends of the Family United Way Helps Here Board of Directors Sheryl Goodson Chair Jaime Carlin trice chair Chris Rodriguez Treasurer January 26, 2004. Mayor Tommy Kincaid P.O. Box 1729 Sanger, Texas 76266 Dear Mayor Kincaid: On behalf of Friends of the Family, I am requesting a proclamation for our "Take Back the Night" March Apri120�', 2004. FOF has been providing assistance to survivors of relationship violence and sexual assault for over twenty years in Denton County and surrounding communities. The March brings attention to the issue of sexual assault and promotes our agencies services. We appreciate the support the Town of Sanger has given in the past for this event and we hope we can rely on that same show of support this year. ily B. Adams, CPA Enclosed you will find a sample Mayoral Proclamation. Given your ,ecietary cooperation, we would like to invite you to present this declaration of support to end sexual assault. The ceremony will take place on the Amy Cherrnay courthouse lawn April 20t" 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. S. Deborah Cosimo, M.A., LPC I realize your schedule is very busy but we believe your presence would Tara M. Deavours send a strong message about the importance of this issue. I'll look Elizabeth Marie forward to your response, if you have any questions I can be reached @ (940) 387-5131 x 240. Ranay Haynes Nancy Huff Molly Kuzmich, M.S., LPC Linda Marshall, Ph.D., LMSW Sincerely, Lanette McCarty `� _ �-��, Ann Bartlett Tubbs Joyce Rogers Laura Vogel, Ph.D. Community Education Coordinator Executive Director Jane Ogletree ;"'� , :.r�'�Su P.O. Box 640, Denton, Texas 76202-0640 Denton Outreach 940.387.5131 •Metro 972.219.2829 •Fax 940.383.1816 •Lewisville outreach 972.221.0650 24 Hour Crisis Line • 940.382.7273 or 1.800.572.4031 Mayor's Proclamation WFIEREAS, Sexual assault affects every person in either as a victim/survivor of sexual assault or as a family member, significant other, friend, neighbor or co-worker; and WHEREAS, This year's theme incorporates the ideal of the various groups who work collectively to help victims and end sexual assault; and WHEREAS, Many citizens of Denton County are working to provide quality services and assistance to sexual assault survivors and hundreds of volunteers help staff24-hour hotlines, respond to emergency calls and offer support and advocacy during medical exams and criminal justice proceedings; and WHEREAS, Denton County Friends of the Family volunteers and staffpromote sexual assault awareness and avoidance by offering education programs to schools, churches and civic organizations, as well as professional training to medical mental health, law enforcement, educational and criminal justice personnel regarding sexual assault issues; and WI�REAS, Denton County Friends of the Family, other sexual assault programs, and other professional and advocates of non- violence have joined together as the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) to support each other in our work and to provide and the State of Texas and our citizens with a source of information on sexual assault; and WIdEREAS, During the month of April, Denton County Friends of the Family will be intensifying efforts to promote public understanding of sexual violence and victims of sexual violence and Friends of the Family will be emphasizing the need for citizen involvement in efforts to reduce sexual assault though public education and changing public attitudes; and WHEREAS, Denton County Friends of the Family will also be working to publicize their services, increase community support for their agency and increases awareness of the healing potential for survivors; Therefore, I, as Mayor of , do hereby designate April 2004 as SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENWSS MONTH in �`.,'C53 ,., + �. MONTHLY REPORT SANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY FEBRUARY 2004 ACTIVITIES Submitted by Victoria Elieson HIGHLIGHTS: Purchased five carousel racks for paperbacks. The shelf space that had used for the paperbacks is now being used for the growing audio book collection and for some nonfiction. ADMINISTRATION: Hosi:ed the "Thematic Storytimes" workshop. Applied for County funding. Submitted the annual report to the State Library and Archives Commission. Selected statistics from that report: FY 2002 FY 2003 Borrowers 31031 35052 Collection size 195434 195699 Circulation 235152 27,704 Pro Frain Attendance 1,868 11291 Internet Use 75/week 77/week Meetings attended: State Task Force For Public Library Standards, 2/16, Fort Worth Denton County Library Advisory Board, 2/19, Ponder Thematic Storytimes workshop, 2/20, Sanger CIRCULATION: Put together a packet of 25 videos to circulate among 5 small libraries in Denton County. Sen, a tinal notice to patrons with 2003 overdues. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Kim Cubit from the Courthouse on the Square Museum scanned some historic photographs and burned them to a CD. A copy will be made for the Library. PROGRAMS: The Storytime theme for February was "Food". In the program "Where Food Comes From" children tried to "milk" a rubber glove. "Cooking" was a popular program. First kids got to play in a kitchen tool band, then they got to pop corn in an air -popper . In the "Eating and Sharing" program several children mastered "Pease Porridge Hot" and were very proud of themselves. After the "Yum! and Yuck!" program, kids got to make trail mix with their choice of ingredients. FEBRUARY 2004 STATISTICS Feb 2003 Feb 2004 BORROWER CARDS Last month New cards Cards withdrawn Cards reactivated TOTAL CIRCULATION Adult Nonfiction Nonfiction Videos Adult Fiction Interlibrary Loan Renewals Junior Biography Junior Fiction Children's Nonfiction Children's Fiction Paperback Fiction Magazines Videos Video Player Audio Tapes Leased books )VD TOTAL INTERNET USERS PROGRAMS Children's Programs Children Attending Adults Attending Other programs Number attending VOLUNTEERS Number of Adults Number of Juniors Number of Hours COLLECTION Books Leased books Paperback Fiction Audio Materials Video Materials DVD Microfilm TOTAL COLLECTION iREVENUE Fines Copies ILL Postage Lost Materials New Cards TOTAL 2589 51 1 21 2660 227 34 211 11 306 3 75 153 201 352 0 365 3 97 83 2121 347 15534 166 2570 405 682 0 62 19419 $88.85 $81.10 $17.50 $35.91 $0.75 $2 ?4,11 2677 37 0 14 2728 247 36 169 16 255 5 52 101 321 157 10 365 0 73 104 127 2038 144 6 50 22 1 5 15212 149 25 31 471 750 76 66 19285 $114.65 $120.85 $24.34 $11.96 $1.50 $273,30 &Y Lcu��eK RAFTSWIT Sczrrger Public Library twill Ida free clinic on Feb. 14 People ages eight and up can learn to make an old fashioned cutNvork Valentine or a Valentine candy flower at the Sanger Public Library, on Saturday February 14. The cost is free and will be fi�om 11 a.m.. noon. at 501 Bolivar Street, on the Southwest side of the Downtown Sanger Square. Each participant will be able to take home at least one Valentine gift, to give someone special. For more information, contact Vicky Elieson at 940-458-3257.