04/15/2002-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15, 2002
1 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Jimmy Evans,
Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Craig
Waggoner
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Streets/Parks Superintendent John Henderson, City Engineer Mark Owens,
Jeff Crannell, Mark Angele, Ralph Cain, Dan Almon, Jerry Jenkins
1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, Councilman Waggoner led the Invocation,
Councilman Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: April 1, 2002
b) Disbursements
Councilman Waggoner moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Ervin
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
None,
4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Specific Use Permit for Travel Trailer and
Recreational Vehicle Sales on property legally described as Abstract 1241, Henry
Tierwester Survey, Tract 224. Property is located at 1305 S. Stemmons Rd.
Public Hearing Opened.
No Discussion.
Public Hearing Closed.
5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Specific Use Permit for Travel Trailer and
Recreational Vehicle Sales on property legally described as Abstract 1241, Henry
Tierwester Survey, Tract 224. Property is located at 1305 S. Stemmons Rd.
Councilman Evans moved to approve the request. Councilman Higgs seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on a Preliminary Plat for Quail Run, Being 359
Residential Lots. Property is Located off of Cowling Road.
Jeff Crannell, Crannell Engineering, indicated they had prepared the plat and were
ready to proceed with a final if approved. They were requesting a variance on side
yard setbacks. They wanted to have five-foot setbacks instead of eight -foot setbacks.
Mayor indicated they did not want five-foot setbacks. It restricts emergency or city
vehicles from being able to get to the back of the property if needed.
Mark Owens, City Engineer, addressed the R.O.W. width and easement requirements
for water and sewer lines.
Discussion regarding the sidewalks and the RO.W.
Mark Owens, also expressed concerns regarding the sewer.
Mr. Crannell indicated they have met with surrounding property owners regarding
possible easements.
Discussion continued regarding the sewer and the existing lift station.
Mark Angele, Developer, indicated they were not sure on the actual price range on the
homes at this point, some of the other developments have been between $110,000.00 and
$150,000.00. The minimum house size will be 1200 square feet per the ordinance. The
other developments have homes from 1200 square feet to 3000 square feet.
Discussion regarding the lot sizes.
Councilman Evans expressed concerns regarding the increased traffic.
Discussion regarding ownership of the road and if it belongs to the City or the State.
Ralph Cain, 1010 Cowling Rd., addressed the City Council and indicated the Planning
and Zoning Commission did not like the five-foot setbacks. He felt this would set a
precedence, and felt they should stick with the eight -foot setbacks. He also expressed
concerns regarding increased traffic.
Discussion continued regarding the Plat.
Mr. Crannell indicated he would prefer the plat be denied rather than accepted with
stipulations.
Councilman Higgs moved to deny the Preliminary Plat, Councilman Garza seconded,
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Conduct Second Public Hearing on the Following Proposed Annexations.
ABSTRACT 29, TRACT 61A, BEING 0.918 ACRES
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 329, BEING 3.00 ACRES
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 305, BEING O.1S9 ACRES
ABSTRACT 12419 TRACT 3289 BEING 16.12 ACRES
Public Hearing Opened.
No Discussion.
Public Hearing Closed.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the Publication of the Notice of Intent to
Issue Utility Revenue Bonds, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
(CO's) and to Authorize Southwest Securities to Proceed With the Issuing Process.
Dan Almon, Southwest Securities, addressed the Council and gave an update on the
current bond market. He indicated the market has been fairly stable for the last thirty
years.
Mr. Almon continued to explained the changes that have been made since the City last
sold bonds. He indicated the bonds could be sold over the Internet. This has made the
bidding process more convenient.
He briefly touched on the bond insurance requirements and the interest rates.
Mr. Almon indicated the current sale date is scheduled for May 20, 2002, and the City
should receive the funds approximately 30 days later.
Mr. Almon continued to explain the suggested schedule of events.
He indicated the bond issue is a little over 2.5 million dollars, and the increased
payment will be approximately $204,000.00.
Discussion continued regarding the bond process.
Mr. Almon indicated he and City staff collectively felt like they should analyze the
notes and leases that are at the bank and possibly look at refinancing them.
Discussion continued.
Councilman Evans moved to proceed with the Publication of the Notice of Intent to
Issue Utility Revenue Bonds, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
(CO's) and to Authorize Southwest Securities to Proceed With the Issuing Process.
Councilman Waggoner seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #03-07-02 - Authorizing Submission of an
Application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 2002 Texas Recreation &
Parks Account Small Communities Grant Program Funds,
City Secretary indicated she and the Parks Superintendent had discussed upgrading the
parks. They are trying to get this grant which will be a matching funds grant. The
City's portion will be about $50,000.00 of which In -Kind Services can be included.
City Engineer showed a drawing of the plan for the park by the community center. He
indicated that John, Parks Superintendent, would like to put in a multi activity place,
covered tables, and other equipment.
Discussion regarding the parks and the grant.
Grantworks Representative explained the process and discussed the matching funds.
Deadline for application is April 30, 2002.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve Resolution #03-07-02. Councilman Garza
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Bid on Rehabilitation of the Duck Creek
Lift Station.
Discussion regarding the bid.
The only bid received was from Bil-Mik, Inc at $74, 000.00.
City Engineer, Mark Owens, explained some of the procedures that will be done to the
pump.
Councilman Evans moved to accept the bid from Bil-Mik in the amount of $74,000.00.
Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Consider and Possible Action on Miscellaneous Board Appointments.
Brief Discussion,
Jerry Jenkins, 2507 Chippewa Trail, indicated the Board of Adjustments has requested
that any recommendations for the board come from the board members. They feel this
will allow them to choose someone that they feel will be affective and attend the
meetings.
City Secretary indicated staff does request recommendations from the board members.
Councilman Evans moved to appoint Gordon Lurry to the 4A Board, Thomas Muir to
the Beautification Board, and Helen Giese to the Beautification Board. Councilman
Higgs seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #03-05-02 -Regarding the E.T.J.
Jurisdiction Area Agreement with Cooke County and Denton County.
City Manager indicated this agreement basically states that the City of Sanger will not
go any further North than the Cooke County line and that the Town of Valley View will
not go any further South than the County line. It will give the Town of Valley View
jurisdiction over any area located within Cooke County.
Discussion regarding the E.T.J. in the area between Sanger and Valley View.
Discussion regarding City of Sanger annexations in that area.
Mayor indicated he felt this agreement was needed.
Councilman Garza moved to approve Ordinance #03-05-02 and the E.T.J. Jurisdiction
Area Agreement. Councilman Ervin seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
14. Meeting Adjourned.
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