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03/05/2001-CC-Minutes-Regular1VIINIUTES: CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2001 PRESENT: Mayon• Tommy lKincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Craig Waggoner OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez, Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Electric Supervisor Mike Prater, City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Woodrow Barton, Roger Hebard, James Schnurr, Ralph Cain, Shelley Rpland, Mike Prater, Cecil Cheshier, Steve Poston, Ray Stephens, Grace Garza 1. Mayor Called Meeting to Order, Councilman Waggoner led the Invocation, Councilman Garza led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Approve Minutes: February 19, 2001 - Workshop February 19, 2001 b) Disbursements Councilman Higgs moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Citizen's Input. Woodrow Barton, 807 N. 7`h, indicated in November 1998 he presented a conceptual plan for infrastructure between Marion Road and I-35 south of Lois, and North of Willow. At that time the Mayor indicated the City Council would have a workshop on infrastructure and other things. He indicated he made a presentation at that meeting regarding infrastructure. At end of workshop it was asked to vote on what the city should do first. He wanted to do engineering studies to see what size infrastructure they would need. He indicated it did not appear that anything had been done, and they need to develop some type of plan for infrastructure. 4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding TXU's Proposed Rate Change. Steve Taylor, TXU, indicated they has filed a 40 city system rate case on January 14, 2001. This include 20 cities in Denton County. The executive summary that was given to the council gives an idea of what it is about. He indicated over the last 33 months, TXU had invested a little over 65 million dollars in their system. They are trying to reach a reasonable return on their investment. He asked that action be taken on the rate case that night. Out of the 4 cities in the rate case, 8 of them will have decreases in their rates. Sanger is one that will have a decrease. Basically, for Sanger, the request is to approve the decrease in rates. Mr. Taylor explained the Council's options, which were, taking no action, and the rates will take effect eventually, or they could suspend or deny the rate change. There is also a favor nations letter that will guarantee Sanger the same settlement granted to the steering committee if they pass the tariff, and any other settlement is given. Councilman Higgs moved to accept Ordinance 03-03-01, Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion Carried unanimously. Mayor read caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATES INCLUDING RATE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES AND TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS IN THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATES MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED, AND AMENDED, 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Short Form Final Plat for the Stardust Addition, being 0.998 acres in the McKinney & Williams Survey Abstract 940, and the R. Burleson Survey Abstract 71. Property is located on Cowling Road. Brief Discussion. Councilman Higgs moved to accept the plat. Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding the Preliminary Plat for Sanger Trails, being 291.9467 acres in the Ruben ebee Survey, Abstract 29, in the E.T.J. of the City of Sanger. A total of 873 residential lots, and 9 common areas/open spaces. Property is located off of Marion Road. Jim IQ Is CAMRenaissance Tower, Dallas, addressed the Council on behalf of Mr. Hebard, indicated he would answer any questions the council might have. Mayor indicated the Planning and Zoning had stipulated that the setbacks must meet the SF3 requirements. Mr. Schnurr indicated Mr. Hebard has agreed to meet the SF3 requirements on the setbacks. Cecil Cheshier, the engineer for this project, addressed items on the City Engineer's letter. He indicated that all fees have been paid, they anticipate receiving comments from public works, and they are aware the property is in the ETJ of the City of Sanger. Mayor indicated part of the property is in Bolivar Water's CCN. Discussion regarding the water service. Mr. Cheshier indicated the phases that are not in the city's CCN will be far down the road, and they intend to deal with it. They are aware it could be a problem, and if it is they may not develop those phases. Councilman McNeill indicated he would like them to wait on this until the new ordinances are in place. He would like to have the workshop with the Planning and Zoning before they act on this plat. Mr. Cheshier indicated they were hoping to get approval on the plat contingent upon meeting all of the comments. They want to comply with the requirements. Discussion regarding 1:he plat and the engineer's comments. Councilman McNeill asked how many entrances there would be on to Marion Road. He indicated he could see three. Mr. Cheshier indicated this was in line with Denton County's thoroughfare plan. Discussion regarding the streets, and lot sizes, Council indicated they would like to see larger lots. Mr. Hebard indicated he did not mind meeting the minimum requirements and having larger lots. He would like to have a minimum of 1200 sq. ft. homes to start out with for marketing purposes, and would like to proceed with the first 48 lots. They would work with the city and do larger lots as they go along. Lengthy Discussion regarding water and sewer. Councilman Ervin indicated he felt they should give them a chance to do the first 48 lots. Ray Stevens, 619 Ridgecrest in Denton, indicated he owned the property south of this. He expressed concerns regarding drainage and the common fence. Mr. Schnurr indicated they will take care of the drainage and the fence will stay. Discussed annexation, Mr. Hebard indicated he would work with the city regarding annexation. Councilman McNeill asked if they would go with 31 feet on the residential streets. Mr. Hebard indicated they would. Councilman Ervin moved to accept the Preliminary Plat for Sanger Trails, being 291.9467 acres. Councilman McNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding the Bid for the Dump Truck for the Water/Wastewater Department. There were 3 bids received for this dump truck. The bids were as follows: Southwest International Dallas Peterbuilt ATC Fort Worth Freightliner $41,811.00 90480 days $47,497.00 No delivery time stated $43,638.00 60 days Tommy Belcher, City Mechanic, recommended the International. Councilman Higgs moved to go with the Southwest International at $41,811.00. Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Consider and Possible Action to TV the Sewer Lines to Determine Areas of Infiltration. Eddie Branham indicated they would like to TV the lines at a cost of $2.20 per linear foot to determine areas of infiltration. Discussed inflow and possible purchase of camera. Discussed location of the lines they will TV. They will be south of Duck Creek to Double JP Ranch. Discussed funds. Mayor suggested to do half and see what they find out. Councilman McNeill moved to direct Eddie to TV 3,000 feet of sewer lines at a cost oI no more than $7500.00. Councilman Waggoner seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Electric Rates and the Power Cost Adjustment Charge. City Secretary addressed this item, and indicated the current fuel charge is .0184 cents. With the cost of fuel changing, the cost to the City has increased, and the revenues have decreased. She indicated that Bobby Singletary, Electric Engineer, has recommended going with a fluctuating PCA rate, and that the energy charge is also too low on large commercial. City Secretary indicated she had asked Bill Spore to look over the rates, and she has a meeting set up with him to discuss this. She indicated she would like to have a workshop to discuss the rates after she meets with Bill Spore. Lengthy Discussion regarding the rates compared with other cities. Workshop will be scheduled after the meeting with the auditor. 10. Any Other Such Matters, A) Councilman Higgs asked about the letters he had received regarding the school. City Secretary indicated the school wants to be reimbursed for everyone who has tied on to their line between 1987 and 1997. Discussion regarding if there was an agreement or not, and if there is a copy of a signed agreement, it needs to be presented. B) Councilman M%V %All indicated he received a trash complaint at 704 N.1W * City Manager indicated he would take care of it. 110 Meeting Adjourned. y ` fs ayor T my Kincaid r� �t Tyr lZosalie Cls ve Gi ; reta ' , ty `.y 9 j ����gy93�%Pr A n f � �� l'♦