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01/22/2001-CC-Minutes-Regular1VIINIUTES: CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2001 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Craig Waggoner, Councilman Andy Garza OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Vehicle Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Police Chief Benny Erwin, Street Supervisor John Henderson Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier, Woodrow Barton, Sheila Enlow, S. Lewis Enlow, Dale Tucker, Vickie Jenkins, B.J. Ruff, Frank Rodgers, Fred Yeatts, Gordon Lurry, Shelley Ruland, Grace Garza, Jack Biggerstaff, Travis Underwood, David Miller, Kelby Trusty 1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, City Manager Jack Smith led the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Approve Minutes: December 28, 2000 -Special Called January 2, 2001 b) Disbursements Councilman Ervin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Waggoner seconded. 3. Citizen's Input. None. 4. Conduct Second Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of the Following Described Property: ABSTRACT 725, B.F. LYNCH SURVEY, PART OF TRACT 13 & 14, BEING A TOTAL OF 217.40 ACRES. Public Hearing Opened. No Discussion, Public Hearing Closed. 5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Change from Bi (Business 1) to 2F (Two Family) on property legally described as Original Town Block 79, lot 3B. Property is located on the N.E. corner of Plum and Seventh Streets. Public Hearing Opened. Woodrow Barton, 807 N. 7t11 Street, spoke in opposition of the request. He indicated 14 years ago he and his wife purchased a home and he attended his first council meeting to discuss a zoning plan. He discussed the zoning that was implemented at that time. He indicated his house was grand fathered in to Business zoning. He indicated now someone is asking that the corner of Plum and 7th street be zoned 2F for a duplex. The citizens in the area are opposed to the spot re -zoning. He feels it should either all be changed to Residential or all left commercial. Jimmy Lewis Enlow, lives across the street from the above mentioned property, indicated he agreed with Mr. Barton and that spot re -zoning shouldn't be done. He indicated a duplex creates more problems. There is another duplex in the neighborhood and it has brought a lot of traffic and noise to the area. Shelley Ruland, 206 Tejas, and Frank Rodgers spoke in favor of the request. Ms. Ruland indicated the property at this time could not be used well for commercial because of the location, they are planning to build a two story town house on the property. It will be high quality rental property, and will be something that will enhance the property value in the area. The units will be three bedroom; however one will be wired for computers and fax machines, etc. Mr. Rodgers indicated they would increase the value of the property, and will bring income to the City. Public Hearing Closed. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Change from Bl (Business 1) to 2F (Two Family) on property legally described as Original Town Block 79, lot 3B. Property is located on the N.E. corner of Plum and Seventh Streets. Councilman Ervin indicated he was against *hoe nif re -zoning, he felt they should re- zone the entire area or leave as is. Councilman Higgs indicated he agreed with Councilman Ervin regarding the spot re- zoning. Councilman McNeill expressed concerns regarding the density of putting two homes on one lot basically. Discussion regarding the zoning. Councilman Higgs asked if they could table this and discuss re -zoning the entire block at a later date. Councilman McNeill expressed that he felt they should change it all or deny this. Councilman Ervin moved to deny the request. Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding The Beautification Board Possibly changing their Name to "Keep Sanger Beautiful". City Manager indicated several of the things the Beautification Board does involves "Keep Texas Beautiful" and this would be simpler for them. Councilman Ervin moved to make the change Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Consider and Possible Action to Designate the Sanger Chamber of Commerce as the Tourist and Information Center for the City of Sanger. B.J. Ruff, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council regarding this item. She indccated if this contract is passed they will redesign the Chamber of Commerce to include tourism and information. Mayor Tommy Kincaid asked what amount of the money were they talking about. Ms. Ruff indicated 90%. Vickie Jenkins, 2507 Chippewa, indicated the budget she gave them was to show that their budget was close to $1009000.00. They would like to provide an avenue so these funds can be spent. They will form a board that will listen to budget requests and make decisions on the disbursements. Discussed some of the expenditures the Chamber will encounter. The Chamber Administrator fields numerous calls a day about Sanger. The Chamber can not stay open like it does without money. The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce is not to raise funds; however it seems that is all they have time to do. They still need money to print some literature. They are proposing to use the money to attract tourism and/or visitors to our community. Councilman McNeill asked what funds they were looking for, the cash they have on hand, or the funds that come in the future. Ms. Jenkins indicated they are asking for 90% of current and future funds; however, it will not be spent by the Chamber, the Board that is appointed will decide how the funds are spent. Discussion regarding where the funds will be kept. Councilman Waggoner asked if they knew of any other cities that operate this way. Ms. Jenkins indicated the City of Denton operates this way. Discussion regarding the funds. Councilman McNeill asked the City Secretary if any of these funds have ever been spent. City Secretary indicated some funds have been spent when the Chamber has requested. Councilman McNeill indicated since they can terminate it at any time, he felt it would be a good way to put the money in circulation. Councilman McNeill indicated he thought they might go with 50% instead of 90%. Councilman Ervin indicated he agreed with Councilman McNeill and trying 50% instead of 90%. Councilman McNeill moved to go for 50% of the current funds and for the first year 50% of the income each quarter and review it in July. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the School to Tap into the line at the Water Tower on McReynolds Road and Possible Over Sizing the Line. City Manger indicated the cost to oversize the line will be $82,510.00. Councilman Garza asked why they had listed 8" valves, when they would have to have them anyway. Jack Biggerstaff indicated he did not know, this was just the estimate he was given. Discussion regarding the size of the lines. Councilman McNeill indicated all Commercial property is required to have a twelve inch line. Jack Biggerstaff indicated the amount did not include from their tap to 455, which would be the city's. Councilman McNeill asked why the school would not be paying to take the water and sewer all the way across the face of their property, when that is what the ordinance calls for. Mr. Biggerstaff indicated he was not aware of the ordinance. Discussion regarding the water main. Mr. Biggerstaff indicated if it was an ordinance that they bring the water all the way across, then he did not have a problem complying with the ordinance. Councilman Higgs asked what it would cost to run the 18" line 200 feet. Eddie Branham, Water Superintendent, indicated he was not sure about the cost, but could get it for him. Mayor indicated he felt the school should come to their boundary line with the lines. Councilman McNeill indicated he felt every time you do something that does not go Uy the Ordinance, then you open up the door for others to come and ask for exceptions too. He indicated everyone should be treated equally. Councilman Higgs indicated the school is a public entity, not a private developer, and he felt they could run the line only to where they need it. Frank Rodgers indicated it should all be uniform, so they know what there up against and plan for it. Discussion regarding the line. Woodrow Barton indicated he agreed with Councilman Higgs that the School is different from a private developer. The school has no way of getting their money back. Dale Tucker indicated from a logistical point of view the water really needs to go all the way to 455. Discussion. Councilman McNeill asked if the Engineer had advised if 18" is the correct size to oversize the line to. City Manager indicated it was. He indicated they had a meeting with Mark Hill, and that is what he advised. Discussion regarding the funds for over sizing the line. City Secretary indicated we did not have the funds. Jack Biggerstaff indicated they need a couple of things from the Council. Do they want to oversize the line and they need approval to tap into the line at the water tower. Councilman Ervin moved to allow the school to tap into the line, to oversize it to 18" and that they comply with the City's ordinance requirements. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Change in Procedures Regarding the Community Center and Non -Profit Organizations, John Henderson addressed this item, he indicated the non profit organizations do not pay anything to rent the Center. They are not taking care of the center, and he feels they should have to pay to cover some of the cost. Councilman Garza asked who keeps up with how many times the center is rented. City Secretary indicated this is kept in the office. Discussion regarding the center. Councilman Ervin indicated he felt the deposit should be the same for everyone, and maybe they could pay a reduced fee. Councilman Waggoner indicated he felt they should be charged a cleaning deposit and that's all. Councilman Ervin moved to charge a $100 deposit to all Non Profit organizations for use of the Community Center. Councilman Wagoner seconded. Motion Carried unanimously. 11. Any Other Such Matters. None. 12. Meeting Adj,�uxped. AW�TT , Git retary lomifty K' caid, Mayor