07/21/2003-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
JULY 21, 2003
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Mike James,
Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin
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OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant/Assistant City Secretary Samantha Renz, Code
Enforcement Officer Danny Cockrell, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater,
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Police Chief Curtis Amyx,
Fran Abelson, Belle Lawson, Robin Kimberlin, Mike Kimberlin, Helen Bounds,
Greta Miller, Alice Madden, Elizabeth Higgs, Peggy Sanford, Nate Olson, Liz
Springer, Laverne Schertz, Barbara Buchanan, Stephen Koch
1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, and led the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of
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Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: July 7, 2003
b) Disbursements
Councilman Garza moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilman Ervin
seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
None.
4. Consider and Possible Action on Request from Historical Society for Pledge on
Historical Grant.
Fran Abelson, addressed the Council repl•esenting the Historical Society, and indicated
they are requesting a matching grant to repair the foundation of the historic Sanger
Presbyterian Church building. The city will be responsible for all of the funds up front
and the grant will reimburse about $30,000,00, The total cost of the project is about
$62,000.00. The project must be publicly bid.
Ms. Abelson gave a lengthy presentation regarding her request.
Councilman James asked what funds she was requesting from the City.
Fran Abelson indicated the entire amount had to paid up front. The grant is a
reimbursing grant. The total will be $62,000 for the foundation. They need the City
to guarantee around $30,000.00.
Councilman Evans asked for clarification,
Fran Abeeson explained that the architect will develop the plan to submit for approval,
if it does not look reasonable they will not proceed. They have to have $37,000 to go
after the $30,000 grant. The entire amount will have to paid up front and $30,000
would be reimbursed.
Steve Koch indicated you could make it a stipulation not to pay the contractor until 45
days after competion of the project.
Councilman Evans moved to approve the approximate $38,000.00 and requested they
go to the 4B Board to see what they will give, and to see what the Historical Society and
Hotel Motel Tax will commit. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Replat on Sullivan West, Block 2 Lots 1R & 2R.
Property is Located on the Corner of Peach and 7' Street,
Public Hearing Opened.
Robin Kimberlin, 603 N. 7th Street indicated they are trying to divide off part of the
property to build a smaller house. The Historical landmark will be in front, and they
will be selling it. The home will be 1220 Sq. ft. with brick on three sides.
Public Hearing closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Replat on Sullivan West, Block 2 Lots 1R & 2R.
Property is Located on the Corner of Peach and 7t' Street.
City Manager indicated this was approved by Planning and Zoning, the existing house
is a non -conforming use.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve the Replat on Sullivan West Blocic 2 Lots 1R &
2R. Councilman Evans seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action on a Final Plat for Redwing Heights, Phase V. Property
is located in the E.T.J. off of F.M. 455 West.
Councilman Higgs asked if all the drainage studies had been done.
Nate Olson, 999 County Rd. 908 Whitesboro, indicated the drainage study had been
complete.
Councilman Higgs asked for clarification of the drainage study.
Mr. Olson indicated they had analyzed the property and are building a detention pond
so that there would be zero impact on surrounding properties.
Drainage plans discussed.
Councilman James asked where the detention pond would be.
Nate showed on the plat the area it would go in.
Steve Koch asked about the Aerobic systems and will they be spraying into the
detention pond.
Discussed setbacks and aerobic systems.
Discussed County will issue permits.
Steve Koch asked how trailers would be controlled in the ETJ in the future.
Mayor indicated we have no control over that in the County.
Councilman Evans moved to accept the Plat for Redwing Height, Phase V, Councilman
James seconded. Motion carried 4 to 1, Councilman Higgs voted no.
8. Consider an Possible Action designating Sanger as a Crepe Myrtle Community -
Presentation included by Keep Sanger Beautiful Committee.
Elizabeth Higgs, 218 Hillcrest, representing Keep Sanger Beautiful, addressed the
Council and introduced the Board members.
Alice Madden, thanked the Council for supporting Keep Sanger Beautiful, she gave
update on their activities. The Keep Sanger Beautiful portion of the project with
TOOT, the design of the landscaping and the walls has been completed, the City will
maintain it. Three members went to Keep Texas Beautiful convention. Sanger was one
of 17 cities in the state of Texas that received the sustained excellence award. She gave
the Council there required report to review. This is the third year they received the
sustained excellence award. Next year they will be eligible to compete for another
$70,000.00. Next month they will have National Night Out, she asked Council members
to give presentations at these parties. It is August 5, 2003.
Elizabeth Higgs indicated they had a 3 year goal of planting 1000 crepe myrtles in
Sanger. They did this with a goal of having Sanger designated a "Crepe Myrtle
Community". They have sold 1000 crepe myrtles. The parks have all had crepe
myrtles planted in them. The new apartments included crepe myrtles in their
landscaping, There are 16 in the "Welcome to Sanger" entrance. She asked that the
Council consider designating Sanger as a "Crepe Myrtle Community". They are also
asking that they amend the landscape ordinance to require one crepe myrtle.
Councilman James moved to designate Sanger as a Crepe Myrtle Community,
Councilman Evans seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Amending the Library Fine Rates.
Councilman Evans moved to adopt the rates, Councilman Higgs seconded.
Councilman Ervin indicated if the County does not help with funding, the City should
look at charging a fee to users outside the City Limits.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action. � Ordinance #07-24-03 -Amending Alternative Water
and Sewer Facilities.
City Manager indicated the Council has ah•eady voted on this, however, the
Water/Wastewater superintendent was not included in the review.
Councilman Evans moved to adopt Ordinance #07-24-03, Councilman James seconded,
Motion carried unanimously.
Caption as follows:
THAT CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 13.2006 REGULATING ALTERNATIVE WATER
AND SEWER FACILITIES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS, IS HE, AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
its Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #07-25-03 onAmending the Street Lighting
Requirements in Subdivisions.
City Manager indicated this was just changing the pole type.
Councilman Evans moved to adopt Ordinance #07-25-03, Councilman Garza seconded,
Motion carried unanimously.
Caption as follows:
THAT CHAPTER 101 SECTION 6 IMPROVEMENTS, ARTICLE 6.08 STREET
LIGHTING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER,
TEXAS, IS HEREBY AMENDED; PROviuING FOR TtiL REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12. Consider and Passible Action on Ordinance #07-26-03 -Amending the Food Service
Establishment Regulations and Fees.
City Manager indicated that Samantha and Rose had been worming on this ordinance.
This will help regulate temporary food service as required by the State.
Brief Discussion.
Councilman Higgs moved to adopt Ordinance #07-26-03, Councilman James seconded,
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Caption as follows:
THAT CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 6.400 FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, IS HEREBY
AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13. Meeting Adjourned.
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