12/04/2000-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 49 2000
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Joe Higgs,
Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Craig
Waggoner
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Police Chief Curtis Amyx, Patricia
Sliger, Shelley Ruland, Scott Wilson, Jonna
Adams, Jack Richardson, Randy
Wilson, Grace Garza
1. Mayor called meeting to order, and led the invocation, Councilman Waggoner led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: November 20, 2000
November 27, 2000 - Special Called
b) Disbursements
Councilman Ervin moved to approve the consent Agenda as presented. Councilman
Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
None.
4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request Change from Agriculture to
SF3 (Single Family 3)on property legally described as Abstract 1024 R. Prather
Survey, Part of Tract 2 & 3, being a total of 12.25 Acres. Property is located off of
FM 455.
Public Hearing opened.
No Discussion.
Public Hearing closed.
5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change from Agriculture
ather
to SF3'(Single Family 3)on ract 2 & 3, beinga total legallydescribed
2.25 Acres. as AProperty bstract 0 locatedoffof
Survey, Part of T , g
FM 455.
Councilman Higgs moved to accept the zoning request. (Motion died for lack of
second)
Councilman McNeill asked to discuss the property being that it belongs: to Bolivar
Water's CCN.
Discussion regarding the property, and how it should be handled with Bolivar Water.
Shelley Ruland indicated they were looking at putting 50 lots on 12 acres, she felt it
would be a problem to sewer also. Expressed development costs would be extremely
high.
Councilman Garza asked about finding out what these things will cost before we bring
them into the City.
Discussion regarding the possibility of passing the cost onto the Developer.
Mayor tabled the item, and asked staff to ask them to come to the meeting and talk
to the Council regarding Bolivar Water.
6. Consider and Possible Action on the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library
Services with Denton County.
City Secretary indicated this is basically the same as last year.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve the Agreement. Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Possibly Appointing the Law firm of Hayes,
Coffey & Berry to Provide Legal Services to the City of Sanger on an as needed basis.
Patricia Adams,1710 Westminster in Denton, with Hayes, Coffey &Berry, addressed
the Council indicating they had submitted a proposal to the City. They provide legal
services to about 8 other cities.
Councilman Higgs expressed concerns regarding possible conflict because they
represent North Shore Water Supply.
Discussion regarding how they would negotiate fees.
Councilman McNeill asked if it would be feasible to ask Mr. Smith to get a few more
references on the firm.
Mayor indicated he would talk with Jack Biggerstaff and Pilot Point.
Councilman Ervin asked if this was replacing an attorney or adding to.
Staff indicated this would be in addition to.
Mayor tabled Item for staff to obtain more references.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #10-24-00 -Extended Hours Ordinance
(liquor)
Item cancelled. No discussion.
Mayor moved up item 414.
9.(14;► Presentation and Discussion on Stop Signs, Yield Signs, and Traffic Counts,
Scott Wilson, Traffic Control with the City of Denton, addressed the Council indicating
he was concerned with the safety of citizens in Sanger and how traffic devices are
installed. He gave a handout to the Council, and explained that it addressed heights
of signs and other safety issues.
Mr. Wilson went through the handout, "JUL addressed different types of stop signs and
yield signs and some of the regulations.
Mr. Wilson addressed a few intersections that had been brought to his attention, Stop
signs at Keaton and Holt, and stop signs at David and Freese Dr. He indicated proper
schooling was important in this area. He indicated Denton uses a consultant as the
traffic engineer. Now is a good time to jump on board and address some of these
issues. If you wait to long it could become a problem. There is a traffic safety Council
in Denton, they take the complaints and hash them out before presenting it to the City
Council.
Mayor asked his opinion on the intersections in question.
Mr. Wilson indicated he felt the problem was that the signs were just installed without
an engineering study or traffic count. He felt there should be paperwork backing up
the decision.
Discussion regarding the intersection on Freese Dr.
Mr. Wilson indicated he was authorized to help with two intersections, and he would
look at these two if the Council wanted.
He referenced the Texas MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and
indicated this is the guideline most cities use. The ITE engineering handbook also
would be helpful.
Council indicated they would like to have the help.
Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance # 10-25-00 -Amending Food
Establishment Health Permit Fees.
City Secretary addressed this item, she indicated current costs do not cover the City's
cost.
Brief Discussion.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve Ordinance #10-25-00. Councilman Waggoner
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor read Caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 6.503 AND APPENDIX ARTICLE 20.000 OF
THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
11.(10)Consider and Possible Action on Resolution 1110-26-00 - Designated the Authorized
signatories for Drawdown Requests for the 2000 Texas Capital Fund Project/Walmart
Stores East, Inc.
City Secretary indicated Municipal Development Services had suggested the City
Manager and herself to be the signatories.
Councilman Higgs moved to adopt Resolution 10-26-00, Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Caption as Follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR DRAWDOWN REQUESTS FROM THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR ALL
OF THE CITY'S TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS.
12.(l l)Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #10-27-00 -Designating the Month of
December, 2000, as Fair Housing Month and Supporting Fair Housing Activities within
the City.
Councilman Higgs moved to adopt ResolutionCouncilman Waggoner
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Caption as follows:
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2000, AS FAIR
HOUSING MONTH AND SUPPORTING FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES WITHIN
THE CITY.
13.(l:Z)Consideraod Possible Action on Ordinance #10-26-00 -Amending Section 6(C) of the
Subdivision Ordinance Regarding the Paving Width Requirements.
City Secretary indicated this was requested at the last Council meeting to be on the
Agenda.
City Manager indicated page 80 in the packet shows what it was, and the Ordinance
shows the change.
Discussion regarding the changes. This will require all residential streets to be a
minimum of 30 feet from the faces to the curb.
Councilman McNeill moved to adopt Ordinance #10-26-00. Councilman Higgs
seconded, Motion Carried Unanimously.
Caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 91 SECTION 6(C)(1) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
CITY OF SANGER; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
14.(1:3)Co1111sider and Possible Action on Ordinance #10-27-00 -Adding a Section to Chapter
9 (Subdivisions) Referencing the Conditions in which a Street Variance may be
Granted.
Councilman Garza expressed concerns regarding that one of the requirements fo r the
variance should be that it must be a private road.
Councilman McNeill indicated it should be not less than 3.5 "gross" acres.
Councilman McNeill indicated they should add (e) The street must be considered a
private road.
Discussion regarding if they should require it to be a private road. City Manager
indicated there may be some roads the City may not mind taking.
Discussion.
Councilman Higgs moved to pass Ordinance #10-27-00 as written with the change to
(b) of gross acres.
Motion carried, 3 to 2. Councilman Garza and Councilman Ervin voted No.
Caption:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 99 SECTION 9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; CITY
OF SANGER BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH TO BE NUMBERED 9.03, PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
15. Consider and Possible Action Regarding the Amendment to the Participating Contract
between the City of Sanger and Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
City Manager addressed this item, he referenced the handout he had given showing the
breakdown of the wording in the packet. Section 3, equity fee, where the City agrees
to pay a one time equity fee of $69,587.00 for the 1/2 million gallons of water a day
increase. The equity fee is the charge that Upper Trinity does for each million gallons
a day used. Eddie has budgeted an increase in the gallons per day, on usage and
demand charge, also the equity fee and facilities charge. His $137,000.00 will cover
those three charges.
Discussion regarding the fees.
Councilman McNeill asked what was the maximum take this year from Upper Trinity.
City Manager indicated it was up to 3/4 million per 'day.
Councilman Higgs moved to approve the amendments to the Upper Trinity Regional
Water District Contract, Councilman Garza seconded, Motion carried unanimously.
16. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #12-28-00 - Approving and Supporting
Amendments to Upper Trinity Regional Water District Legislation,
17.
18.
City Manager addressed this item. He indicated there were three items that would
change. 1. Membership rules, 2. Member consent for eminent domain, 3. Storm
Water/Wastewater programs.
City Manager recommended approval.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve Resolution #12-28-00. Councilman Garza
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Any Other Such Matters.
a) Councilman Ervin asked where they were on the dirt for Railroad Park.
City Manager indicated it was too wet to haul.
John Henderson indicated there was still a lot to do.
b) Councilman McNeill asked if any of the Council was interested in selling or leasing
the electric company. Council indicated they were not. Council asked City Manager
to cease discussion on this.
c) Mayor asked where they were at on hiring a Superintendent.
City Manager indicated they were in the interview process with an applicant they
would bring before the Council after the first of the year.
d) City Manager indicated Saturday was Holiday in the Park, the Electric Department
and Johns department pulled extra hours and worked really hard to make it nice.
e) Councilman Higgs asked if it was put in stone that CoSery was going to get Sable
property, also asked if there were any engineering studies back for the sewer on the
school.
Discussion regarding CCN's and tap fees.
f) Councilman McNeill asked about the CDD, and whose CCN it was in. It is in
Bolivar's and Green Springs'. Discussed how that would be handled.
Discussion regarding sewer for the school.
Meeting Adjourned,
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