07/06/2004-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
DULY 69 2004
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Mike Lawler,
Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Water Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Code Enforcement Officer
Danny Cockrell, Police Chief Curtis Amyx, Carolyn Frazier, Elizabeth Higgs,
George Clorihen, Rudy Durham, Joe Rogers, Kathy Williams, Richard Shaw,
Roger Hebard, Shelley Ruland, Max Lambert, Charlotte Summers, Woodrow
Barton, Rick Moran, Jonathan Wang, Norman Williams, Don McClure, Greta
Miller, Jerry Jenkins
1. Mayor called Meeting to Order, Councilman Higgs led the Invocation. Councilman
Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Disbursements
Councilman Higgs moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman
Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Max Lambert, 1803 Teal Lane in Corinth, addressed the Council regarding the
Demand rates.
4. Consider and Possible Action on Sidewalks.
Carolyn Frazier addressed the Council regarding this item. She indicated the Keep
Sanger Beautiful Board had taken the initiative to look at a plan for the downtown
sidewalks. Ms. Frazier informed Council of the citizens In in the plan: Elizabeth
Higgs, Greta Miller, Samantha Renz, Glenn Ervin, and Carolyn Frazier. She indicated
they wanted to recreate a downtown area that was special. She felt they could
implement the plan in phases, and ask businesses to participate in the project. Ms.
Frazier indicated one of her fondest memories was the older men sitting downtown
when she first moved to Sanger. They want to provide for streets that will
accommodate cars, and provide comfort and convenience for pedestrians, cyclists, and
wheelchair users. They want to create landscape buffers between sidewalks and streets
with trees to provide shade. They would like to have definite entrances and exits to
commercial buildings. Ms. Frazier continued to discuss plans including handicap
access, parking and Lighting.
Ms. Frazier discussed the area on Bolivar Street between 3r`' and 4"'Streets. This is the
area that needs to be addressed first. The steps in front of the drug store and florist
will be removed and replaces with steps matching the ones in front of the police
department. The areas the hold the canopies will be replaced with concrete boxes for
support. Directly in front of the police department repair work will have to be done
on the corner. A wheelchair ramp will be added west of the Florist with Handicap
parking on either side. They will put concrete and pavers on the West end. They
consulted a concrete company and requested a proposal on this handicap ramp. The
plan shows a ramp in the middle of the block, they would like to have lights placed on
the corners of all blocks. On the East side of the park, there will be front -in par'ng
as shown. The second area to be addressed would be the area between 2"d and 3r`'
Street facing Bolivar Street. The concrete needs to be replaced. The current plan
shows a grassy area, which will be replaced with concrete and pavers. Pavers are
proposed between the sidewalk and the street. They would also like to propose
extended corners from six to eight feet out. This is a dead zone. In that area they
would be able to place a bench and a planter for beautification. These areas are not as
long as those in the previous plan that was submitted. They will provide protection for
pedestrians exiting their cars. They received a budgetary estimate on the concrete
work, excluding hte pavers and the lamps. Even by adding the lamps and pavers it sits
within the $50,000.00 budget. The other blocks to be considered later will include the
pavers, lamps, and extended corners as well.
Don McClure indicated he did some work with the municipal uniform traffic code. The
warning signs should be visible to oncoming traffic. One suggestion in the code was
placing the stop sign out in the extended zones. ItT is called a dead zone because there
is no practical way for a vehicle to occupy that space. A vehicle turning will stay close
to the center line. Similarly the parallel parking spots would not use the space.
Ms. Frazier indicated again that it was a working plan, the main issue is to create a
long term plan to insure the safety of citizens and beautification of downtown. She
asked Council to give their plan consideration.
Councilman Evans indicated he liked some of the things in the plan, but when the
money was put in the budget it was for fixing sidewalks, and was not all designated for
downtown. He did not know how they would fix the rest of the sidewalks. He did not
feel the funds were budgeted for beautification, only for sidewalk repair.
Councilman Ervin indicated it was asked where they would start with the sidewalks.
He felt the downtown was a good place to start.
Discussion regarding the budgeted funds.
Councilman Ervin indicated they were under budget, there may be extra funds to do
sidewalks on other streets.
Discussion.
Councilman Garza asked the amount of the proposal they received.
Ms. Frazier indicated it was not an estimate, it was a proposal, when they do get
Pcfimntec and have to un nut for hid. she did not feel it would be fair to give the amount.
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Councilman Evans indicated he liked the downtown the way it is. He understand the
need to do some things, but he did not want to see Sanger changed too much from it's
original look.
Councilman Ervin moved to accept the sidewalk plans as presented. Councilman Higgs
seconded.
City Manager asked if they just wanted to concentrate on the two areas discussed; the
area in front of the drug store and across the street from City Hall.
Councilman Ervin amended his motion to accept the working plan and concentrate on
the two areas discussed. Motion carried 4 to 1. Councilman Evans voted no.
Councilman Garza indicated he would also like to see some of the funds used in other
areas of town.
5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request Change from Old SF3 (Old
Single Family 3)to 2F (Duplex) on property legally described as Sanger Trails, Phase
1. Property is located off of Marion Road.
Public Hearing opened.
Roger Hebard spoke in favor of the zoning change. He indicated Sanger was growing,
and the City was doing a great job planning it. He indicated he wanted to provide
homes for retirees, and senior citizens. This will not impact the school system. The
police should also not be impacted. They have 48 residential single family lots, and
would like to put in 48 retirement duplexes, with 8:12 pitch roofs, and masonry
exteriors. Mr. Hebard indicated each side of the duplex would be a minimum 1000
square feet. He continued to discuss traffic and the impact to Sanger.
Richard Shaw,16200 Dallas Pkwy in Dallas, expressed concerns regarding the utilities.
He indicated that Mr. Hebard had not followed through with his obligations on
installing utilities. Mr. Shaw indicated he had to put in the utilities with expectation
of getting reimbursed by future home owners. Duplexes will double the impact on the
system and he was concerned. He asked Council to deny the request.
Public Hearing closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change from Old SF3 (Old
Single Family 3)to 2F (Duplex) on property legally described as Sanger Trails, Phase
1. Property is located off of Marion Road.
Brief Discussion.
Councilman Higgs moved to deny the request. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action on Final Plat of Laird Addition, Lot 1 Block 1. Property
is located at 301 5.10"` Street.
City Secretary indicated the setback lines meet the requirements of MF-1 zoning. This
is what the property is zoned. She explained that Mr. Hughes built his duplexes and
encroached on Ms. Laird's property. This is to correct the problem.
Discussion.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve the Final Plat for Laird Addition. Councilman
Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution #0'7-11-04 -Authorizing
Denton Central Appraisal District to Purchase Real Property and Improvements as
Necessary to Establish and Operate the Appraisal Office.
Rudy Durham, Denton Central Appraisal District, 3901 Morse Street in Denton,
addressed the Council and indicated they are trying to purchase a building to expand
their office spaces.
Discussed location of current and new offices.
Discussed number of employees and expected growth.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve Resolution #07-11-04. Councilman Garza
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to the Zoning Ordinances of the City
of Sanger,
Public Hearing opened.
City Secretary explained there is some confusion on the current ordinance. Something
: ow left nvv± in the rnrondifieatian, The City Attornev recommended adding flatwork
and concrete work as items that will be included in the maximum coverage
requirements.
Discussion followed regarding the ordinance.
City Secretary indicated she will bring it back to the Council.
Public Hearing closed.
100 Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #0748-04 - Annexing the following
properties:
A. ABSTRACT 12419 TIERWESTER SURVEY, TRACT 3, BEING 83,720 ACRES IN DENTON
COUNTY TEXAS; AND
B. ABSTRACT 12419 TIE, RWESTER SURVEY, TRACT 79 BEING 9.8407 ACRES IN DENTON
COUNTY TEXAS; AND
Co ABSTRACT 1241, TIERWESTER SURVEY, TRACT 6, BEING 10.00 ACRES IN DENTON
COUNTY TEXAS; AND
D. ABSTRACT 725, S. r, LYNCH SURVEY, TRACT 13, BEING 25.7346 ACRES IN DENTON
COUNTY TEXAS; AND
E, ABSTRACT 1024, R. PRATHER SURVEY, TRACT 4, BEING 29.373 ACRES IN DENTON
COUNTY TEXAS
Councilman Higgs moved to adopt ordinance #0748-04. Councilman Lawler seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Consider and Possible Action on Board Appointments,
City Manger indicated the Keep Sanger Beautiful Board had recommended Wrenda
Freeman.
Councilman Ervin moved to appoint Wrenda Freeman to the Keep Sanger Beautiful
board. Councilman Higgs seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #07-10-04 -Setting Date, Time and Place
for Public Hearings on Proposed Annexations.
Discussed location of properties.
Councilman Garza moved to adopt Resolution #07-10-04. Councilman Higgs seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
13. Discussion on Future Sewer Plant.
Mayor indicated he and the City Manger spoke with Upper Trinity regarding this.
There is information in the packet regarding this.
City Manger indicated in the literature from Allen Plummer, there were three sites
that Upper Trinity looked at. They were Pilot Point, Krum and Sanger. Allen
Plummer's recommendation to Upper Trinity was that they build a plant in Sanger.
The reason this is on the agenda for discussion was that the mayor and staff wanted to
give the information to the Council. If Upper Trinity will pay for the cost of the plant,
it will still cost the city some money. Upper Trinity will want 51 % of the plant if they
build it. The engineer indicated if we are going to be the major players in the sewer
plant we should build it ourselves. Currently, we have to cover a certain amount of
money to pay Upper Trinity so our water customers must pay a certain dollar amount
so that the City can cover the cost of the water purchased from them.
Discussed cost of the sewer plant.
Councilman Garza asked what the current size of the sewer plant is.
City Manager indicated with the expansion it is a little less than one million.
Mayor indicated he went to the meeting with the intention of getting as much
information as he could. He showed a map, and discussed the location of the proposed
plant. The City can do it without them. It may not be as fancy, but it will work just as
well.
Discussed sewer service area.
Councilman Lawler asked if we did this with Upper Trinity would we be paying them
for sewer service.
Mayor indicated the City would pay for the service through that plant, and possibly
have to give up some of the land.
Councilman Evans indicated he would like the City to do it themselves.
Discussion continued.
Council agreed the City would build the treatment plant themselves, Staff will advise
Upper Trinity.
14. Consider and Possible Action on authorizing the Planning and Zoning Commission to
review the Subdivision, Zoning and Building Code and make recommendations to
Council for changes.
Mayor indicated he asked for this to be done.
Discussion.
Councilman Ervin moved to authorize the Planning and Zoning Commission to review
the Subdivision, Zoning and Building Code. Councilman Lawler seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
15. Consider Future Agenda Items.
A) Trees on St'' Street.
B) Electric Demand Rate
C) Bore on Mm35
D) Streets, Sidewalks, and Detention Ponds
16. Adjourn.
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Mayor To my Kincaid
Rosalie Chavez,iCity Secret