12/20/2004-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
December 20, 2004
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Joe Higgs,
Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Mike Lawler, Councilman Jimmy Evans
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Paula Morales Office Supervisor, Electric Superintendent Mike Prater, Street
Superintendent John Henderson, Kevin Murphy, Vickie Jenkins, James Bass,
Jerri Bass, Liz Springer, John Springer, David and Sherry Herrington,
Gayland Howell, Linda]] Mitchell, Elaine Sanders, Jan Looper, Don and BJ
Ruff, Johnny Looper, Mary Moorehead, Ken Perry, Don McClure, Roman
Juarez, Mike Howard, Judy Howard, Shelley Ruland
1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order and led the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: December 6, 2004
b) Disbursements
Councilman Ervin indicated that on page three of the minutes, Item #10, the motion
needed to include improvements to McReynolds Road, and that on Item #12 it needed
to state that Councilman Lawler and the Mayor indicated verbally that they would
resign from the 4B Board.
Councilman Garza moved to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected. Councilman
Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Don McClure, 217 N. 7"` Street, addressed the City Council regarding his willingness
to serve on city boards.
David Herron, 727 Dove Ridge, addressed City Council and expressed concerns
regarding the golf course. He indicated he recently discovered there is some
controversy and would like to get it resolved. He bought his home with the
understanding that there would be a golf course in the subdivision. His other issue was
the condition of Willow Street. The road needs work He asked Council to look into
correcting the problem.
Mr. Herron also indicated that his in-laws had purchased a house on Lake Ridge and
that they have been waiting four weeks for an inspection.
Jan Looper, 663 Rising Star Lane, also addressed the Council. She asked that the
Council considering putting a moratorium on building permits in her area until the
drainage issues are resolved.
Councilman Ervin asked if this item could be placed on the next agenda.
James Bass, Duck Creek Road, addressed the City Council regarding repairs to Duck
Creek Road. He indicated there were pot holes in the road and when they are repaired,
they are not repaired correctly. He indicated that he has complained several times to
the Streets Superintendent and has not gotten any results.
Lindall P. Mitchell, 7083 Falcon Loop, addressed the City Council in regards to the
need of an updated economic development plan. He indicated he would like to serve on
one of the city's boards. He indicated that he did live outside of the City Limits.
4. Consider and Possible Action on a Final Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase II-B, Lots 1-3,
Block D & Lots 54, Block C, Being 8.29 Acres, Situated in the R. Bebee Survey,
Abstract No. 29. Property is Located in the E.T.J. West of Union Hill and North of
F.M. 455.
Item discussed with Item #5.
5. Consider and Possible Action on a Final Plat for Lakecrest Meadow Phase H-C, Lots
840 & 21, Block B & Lots 8 & 9, Block C, Being 11.77 Acres Situated in the R. Bebee
Survey, Abstract No. 29, Property is Located in the E.T.J. on Lakecrest Road, North
of F.M. 455.
Discussion regarding both plats.
One issue of concern was the streets.
Councilman Ervin indicated he would like them to put in concrete streets.
Discussed that the plats are in the E.T.J.
Lengthy discussion followed.
City Manager indicated that streets in the E.T.J. are maintained by the County and
that is why they follow County specifications.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve a Final Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase II-B, Lots
1-3, Block D &Lots 5-7, Block C, Being 8.29 Acres and a Final Plat for Lakecrest
Meadow Phase II-C, Lots 840 & 21, Block B & Lots 8 & 9, Block C. Councilman
Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Re -Appointing the Members to the Sanger, Texas
Development Corporation.
7.
9.
Councilman Evans moved to appoint Kim Shaw to the Sanger Texas Development
Corporation. Councilman Lawler seconded. Motion carried 3 to 2. Councilman
Garza and Councilman Ervin voted no.
Discussion Concerning Streets in Indian Springs Subdivision,
Lengthy Discussion concerning street condition in the Indian Springs subdivision. The
following residents expressed their concerns to the Council:
Elaine Sanders
Don and BJ Ruff
Mary Moorehead
Roman Juarez
Mike and Judy Howard
Shelley Ruland
Vickie and Jerry Jenkins
Concerns expressed included the pot holes in the center of the streets never being
repaired, and the repairs that are done do not last. Another concern was the drainage
in the area.
Mayor indicated that the next phase of our street project is going to target areas that
are still serviced by clay water and sewer lines. The existing budget does not have
allocations for major street projects.
City Council discussed the possibility of a bond issue.
City Secretary indicated that possibly the growth that Sanger is experiencing could
effect a tax increase. To consider a bond issue, staff will need to get the financials
prepared for the City's financial advisor, Dan Almon. Also, a total cost of all street
repairs will need to be provided to him to determine how much of a bond issue is
needed.
Consider and Possible Action on Future Agenda Items for January 2005.
Councilman Ervin indicated he wanted to have a workshop on the following items:
a. Discussion on Long Range Plans for Parks and Street.
b. Discussion on Master Thoroughfare Plan.
c. Review Ordinance Concerning Fire Protection outside our Water
District.
d. Discuss Ordinance # 014-87 Sect. 6.02 in Regards to Street
Improvements.
e. Discuss Historic Renovations Plans.
Meeting Adjourned.
Rosalie Chavez,