09/15/2003-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2003
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,
Shelley Ruland, Greg and Vivian Edwards, Allen Bussell, Sarah Bussell, C.G.
McNeill, Jim Anderson, Ken Wilson, Ken Perry, Polly Dwyer, Greg McFarland,
Dianne Perkins, Kathy Grissom, Lanny Grissom, Mike Dobrovolsky, Liz
Springer, John Springer, Barbara Sormezler, B.J. Taylor Dobrovolsky
1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, Councilman James led the Invocation, Councilman
Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2, a) Approve Minutes: September 2, 2003
b) Disbursements
3.
4.
Councilman Evans moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilman James
seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
Citizen's Input.
Polly Dwyer,113 Diane Dr., addressed the Council on behalf of the Downtown Area
Committee, and advised they were working on creating an ordinance. The process has
been very lengthy. She gave them a document and suggested Council begin thinking
about members for the Historical Commission that the document will create. She
requested that they suspend building permits until the ordinance or commission is in
place.
Mayor indicated they will put on a future agenda for action.
Discussion regarding the area this would encompass.
Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #09-30-03 -Adopting the Budget
for FY 2003/2004.
Councilman Ervin asked if they were going to get a copy of the budget showing the
changes.
City Manager indicated they are going to have a workshop and may make more
amendments in October.
Discussed proposed amendments to the budget.
Discussed that when the budget is adopted, the expenditures will go into effect;
however, the salary increases will not go into effect until the changes are made.
Councilman James moved to adopt Ordinance #09-30-03. Councilman Higgs seconded.
Motion carried 3 to 2. Councilman Ervin and Councilman Evans voted no.
Mayor read caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 11 2003 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 309
2004 PROVIDING FOR THE INTRA AND INTER DEPARTMENT AND FUND
TRANSFERS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. Consider and Possible Regarding Ordinance #09-31-03 -Adopting Tax Rate.
Councilman Higgs moved to adopt Ordinance 09-31-03. Councilman James seconded.
Motion carried 3 to 2. Councilman Ervin and Councilman Garza voted no.
;,, Councilman Garza indicated he felt it was not fair to the citizens for their taxes to
increase.
Councilman Evans indicated he hated for taxes to increase as well, he did not want to
put the budget in jeopardy by not passing the tax rate.
Mayor read caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER LEVYING THE AD VALOREM
TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2003 (Fiscal Year 2003-2004) AT A RATE OF $0.56547 PER
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANGER AS
OF JANUARY 19 2003, TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE PAYMENT OF
CURRENT EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR AN INTERESTS AND SINKING FUND
FOR ALL DELINQUENT DATES TOGETHER WITH PENALTIES AND
INTEREST; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Presentation by the Sanger Rotary Club to Develop
Indian Springs Park.
Christine Bengston, President of the Rotary Club, addressed the Council in regards to
developing Indian Springs Park. She requested that the City of Sanger allow the
Rotary Club to develop the park. They have some fund raising projects and some funds
and would like Council's pea•mission to proceed.
Discussed park was in the flood plain.
Ms. Bengston indicated they would concrete the equipment in.
Ms. Bengston indicated they would work in conjunction with the Parks Department.
Councilman James moved to accept the Rotary Clubs offer to develop Indian Springs
Park. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Conduct First Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of the Following Properties:
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 3, BEING 83.720 ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY TEXAS;
AND
METZ ESTATES, BLOCK 1-6, AS RECORDED IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 65A (1), BEING 1.4132 ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY TEXAS;
AND
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 67, BEING 0.057 ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY TEXAS; AND
ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 8, BEING 242.275 ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY TEXAS
Public Hearing opened.
Gi•eg McFarland, business owner, indicated he was in favor of annexation, but
indicated he was concerned about Metz Estates, he would like to know what utilities
will be offered, and what length of time would it take Sanger to get the sewage system
so that they can tie into it.
City Manager indicated, on the annexation schedule, the city has five years to provide
either water or sewer. The city cannot furnish water in Bolivar's CCN. The electric
will be available to them. The sewer could begin within five years.
Mr. McFarland asked if they did not get the services within five years, what could they
do.
City Manager indicated that state law allows for them to request de -annexation.
George, Lot 2 of Metz Estates, indicated he was not happy about being annexed. He
indicated his neighbors were not happy as well. He asked if they get annexed in, can
he have livestock.
City Secretary indicated if he had five acres he could have livestock.
Discussed that they would have lire and police protection, and city garbage pick up.
Public Hearing closed.
8. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Development Plan for Property Legally
Described as Abstract 29, Tracts 57, 58 & 59. The Proposed Development is for 251
Single Family lots and a Multi -Family Area. The Property is located on McReynolds
Road.
Public Hearing opened.
Greg Edwards, GEES, indicated they were processing a request for the McNatt Family.
The planned development and concept plan was approved in May. This is the detailed
development plan and Final Plat of Phase I. He indicated they had included all of the
conditions set forth by Council.
Mayor asked how far the entrance was from Indian Lane.
Mr. Edwards indicated between a quarter and half mile.
Mr. Edwards indicated they will have athree-way stop located at the water front.
Discussed remaining requirements.
Public Hearing closed.
9. Consider and Possible Action on a Development Plan and Final Plat for Property
Legally Described as Abstract 29, Tracts 57, 58 & 59. The Proposed Development is for
251 Single Family lots and a Multi -Family Area. The Property is located on
McReynolds Road.
Councilman Ervin asked what kind of upgrades would they provide on McReynolds
Road.
Mr. Edwards indicated they would not provide any upgrades, but have provided for an
80 foot R.O.W. dedication.
Discussion regarding the road.
Discussion regarding the stop signs.
Councilman Ervin felt there should be a stop sign at each intersection.
Mr. Edwards indicated that stop signs were normally placed by ordinance, and that
they would put a stop sign any place that the Council required. He indicated that stop
signs have to meet special warrants. Typically the more control you put at an
intersection, the more accidents that will occur if the signs are not warranted.
Councilman Evans indicated that he felt along the main street, a stop sign should be
placed at each intersection.
Chief Amyx indicated every T-intersection should have some type of traffic control.
Discussion regarding the sign placement.
Councilman Ervin indicated he did not see sidewalks on the plat.
Mr. Edwards indicated they are on the construction plans.
Discussed downstream drainage has been addressed.
Councilman James moved to accept the Development Plan/ Final Plat for Phase I of
Lake Ridge Estates, being 76 lots , 17.86 acres in Abstract 29. Councilman Evans
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #09-29-03 -Amending the City of Sanger
Zoning Map (Lake Ridge Estates).
Councilman Evans moved to adopt Ordinance #09-29-03. Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion carried unanimously
Mayor read caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING 'CHANGE AND A ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM "AG" AGRICULTURE TOE - A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OR "PW ZONING
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING
FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
ll. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Fuel Bid.
Councilman Evans moved to reject all bids and a•e-advertise. Councilman James
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Consider and Possible Action on Library Expenditures Involving State Grant Funds.
Vickie Elieson addressed the Council regarding this item. The state has given money
directly to libraries the last three years. The first year the funds were used for micro-
filming newspapers and older materials. Last year the funds were used for books on
tape and books on CD. This year they would like to use the money to strengthen the
children's programming. The use of the library is increasing except for the Summer
Reading club. It has been dropping each year. She is hoping to make it more attractive.
Last year she made a school visit which doubled the sign up, but fewer kids actually
read. She proposed to use the funds for programs that will entice children to
participate.
Councilman James moved to approve the expenditure of state funds as requested.
Councilman Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
1�: Consider and Possible Action on Awarding bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion Project,
Mark Owens addressed and discussed the bids. He recommended the low bid from
TNG in the amount of $909,000.00.
Councilman Evans moved to accept TNG's bid of $909,000.00 for the sewer plant
expansion. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously
14. Consider and Possible Action on Nominees for the DCAD Board of Directors.
Discussion regarding names for nominations.
City Secretary indicated they could bring recommended names to next meeting.
Item tabled for next meeting.
15. Meeting Adjourned.
ayor ommy Kincaid