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MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
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MAY 3, 2004
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PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Mike James,
Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Glenn Ervin
ABSENT: Councilman Joe Higgs
OTHERS
PRESENT; City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant/Assistant City Secretary Samantha Renz, Water
Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Electric Superintendent Mike
Prater. Police Chief Curtis Amvx, Streets/Parks Superintendent John
Henderson, Woodrow Barton, Jerry Jenkins, Ralph Cain, Mike Lawler, Ken
Wilson, Nel Armstrong, Helen Bounds, Greg Russel, Cathy Allcorn, Mary
Margaret Tocquigny, Juanell Schertz, Ken Perry, Bob Johns, Robby Whitfield,
Robin Kimberlin
1. Mayor called meeting to order, and led the invocation, Councilman Ervin led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: April 14, 2004 - workshop, April 19, 2004
b) Disbursements
Councilman Evans moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman
Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Woodrow Barton, 807 N. 7th, addressed the Council regarding Sanger Water Control
and Improvement Districts. He indicated there are two proposed developments north
on IH-35, one on the West, North of Belz extending up to Lois Road, the other one is
beyond Walmart, and extends beyond Chisam Road up to the Cooke County line, 3.5
miles from 455 to Chisam road, which is the center of that development. He felt the
City should grow from inside out, not from outside in, such as these developments
would appear to be a satellite City. He indicated he did not believe that is a good way
for the city to grow, especially when they will equal current population. Expressed
concerns regarding city police, fire and other employees would have to go along way
to provide service to those development. The one on the east side is just beyond
Walmart. Neither development is of any benefit to the citizens of Sanger, the benefit
is to the developer only. The developer desperately wants the city to agree and join
with them, they will have to go before the County commissioners for this development,
and they want the City tied in , so the County will approve it. Our elected city officials
should not be working or negotiating with these developers in private, Council is
supposed to represent the citizens, not outsiders, any negotiations should be done in
open session, not behind closed doors.
4. Consider and Possible Action on Contract for Architectural Work on the Old
Presbyterian Church. Presented by Sanger Area Historical Society.
Councilman James asked if they are required to have an architect.
Nel Armstrong indicated the grant did require it.
Councilman James indicated he felt the figure was high for the work he was doing.
Nel Armstrong indicated the grant says they can pay up to 15% of the grant for these
services, and it is way below that. He is well known throughout the state, has done
much work for historical buildings throughout the state, and has been more than
cooperative. The Texas Historical Commission sent him up to look at the building, and
he inspected at no expense to the City. He wants to help in any way he can. She
indicated she did not feel that he will over charge them. If this is not approved, they
will not get the grant,
Councilman Evans moved to approve the contract. Councilman Ervin seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request Change from SF8 (Single
Family 8) to 2F (Duplex) on Property Legally described as Block 2, Lot 1R, Sullivan
West Addition. Property is located on Peach Street between '7"' and $"' Street.
Public Hearing opened.
Bob Johns, 612 N. 8th, spoke in opposition. Expressed the importance of having single
family near the square. They do have some duplexes in the area that have been grand
fathered in. He felt they should look at the long range, and keep it single family. Mr.
Johns expressed concerns about the lot size.
Robin Kimberlin, used to own the property, and can no longer keep it. It was turned
over to the builder who was going to build the home. She still owns the home in front
of it, had telephone conversation with Ms. Koch, her concern is that it would not fit.
Another concern is that it its adjacent to a Historic Landmark, it is on the driving tour
and in the Historical Brochure. It is a wonderful piece of property, she would hate to
see the integrity of it torn apart. She felt Single family would be a better idea. She
indicated she was excited about new growth, but felt they need to gear it more toward
a family atmosphere, and keep the integrity of the neighborhood as much as possible.
Mary Margaret Tocquigny, 511 N. 8th, spoke in opposition of the request. She
indicated that any new home and new family would be welcomed. She expressed
concerns about increased traffic and parking.
Public Hearing closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action to Consider a Zoning Request Change from SF8 (Single
Family 8) to 2F (Duplex) on Property Legally described as Block 2, Lot 1R, Sullivan
West Addition. Property is located on Peach Street between 7' and 8' Street.
Councilman Garza moved to deny the request. Councilman James seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Bid for FM 455 and Marion Road Water
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Item tabled for engineer review and recommendation.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #OS-12-04 -Requiring Form Board Surveys
on All New Construction,
Councilman Evans moved to adopt Ordinance#05-12-04. Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #05-14-04 -Amending Regulations
Regarding Underground Electrical Service for New Development.
Item tabled.
10. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Hiring a New Employee for The Electric
Department.
Councilman James asked if this was entry level.
Mike Prater indicated it was. He indicated they installed 95 new meters last year, this
year they have installed 502.
Councilman James moved to approve the request. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
11. Consider and Possible Action on Authorization to Begin Sid Process for
Purchase/Installation of Gasoline Tanks for The City of Sanger.
Councilman Evans indicated he brought it up last year around budget time. He felt it
was time to go ahead and do it, it will pay for itself in 7 to 10 years. They can set it up
to have employees put in their vehicle number and card number.
Discussed size of tanks,. Councilman Evans felt they should go with 10,000 gallon
tanks. He felt they should take bids on the 8,000 and 4,000 gallon tanks as well.
Discussed location for the tanks.
Discussed gating and security.
Mayor indicated these will be above ground with a concrete pad.
Discussion regarding the current process of how records are kept.
Discussion regarding savings on the cost of gas.
City Secretary indicated she was not sure what the liability is on having tanks.
Councilman James felt we should look into it, get bids, check the liability and all costs,
in addition he would like to see a printed report in his packet to show how many gallons
of gas we have purchased in the last two years. They need accurate information on how
much we have spent on gas in the last two years.
Discussion.
Discussed price of gasoline.
Discussed moisture in the tanks.
Councilman Garza indicated he would like to see more figures on it.
Councilman James thought they should go ahead and get bids on the tanks. Regardless
of what they do on this, he felt the city had an antiquated way of keeping track,. Re felt
they should go with a credit card based technology instead of having to do it on paper,
and having an individual sort tickets.
Discussion.
Councilman Evans moved to go out for bids with everything included on gas usage and
all of the hidden costs laid out, and that they see a print out of gallons used for last two
years, and a proposal of where to put it and the security involved. Councilman Garza
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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