11/19/2001-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 19, 2001
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Craig Waggoner, Councilman Joe Higgs,
Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Jimmy Evans
ABSENT: Councilman Garza, Ervin
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant/Assistant City Secretary Samantha Renz,
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Code Enforcement Officer
Ken Wilson, Dianne Markley, Doug Markley, Shelley Ruland, Linda Guerrero,
Ramon Guerrero, JoNell Carter, Patsy Urban, Marquieta Keith, Albert Keith,
Ralph Cain, Gloria Keen, Sheila Bowles, Gary Bowles, Joey Copeland, Rachel
Dodd, Mike Ange, Rick Spears
1. Mayor called meeting to order, Councilman Waggoner led the invocation, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: November 5, 2001
b) Disbursements
Councilman Evans moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman
Higgs seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
4. Brief Summary -Steve Taylor, TXU.
Steve Taylor, indicated he did not think anyone wanted to go through what they went
through last year on gas costs. For the winter gas supply, TXU has 3 main objectives,
to meet needs of customers, buy gas at lowest prices, and manage it. Looking at last
years results, there were no gas services interrupted. TXU makes no money off the
price of gas, as gas prices peaked the highest amount customers paid was $7.22 per
MCF, gas prices this year went from $7.22 per MCF to $5.86 to $4.99 , and are now at
$3.84. He wanted to assure council they will have adequate supplies and keep the costs
down.
5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Specific Use Permit for a Gymnastics Training
' School on property legally described as Abstract 71A, Burleson Survey, Tract 3.
Property is located at 1010 Cowling Road.
Public Hearing opened.
Rachel Dodd, owner of Tiger Elite, indicated the main reason she started the
gymnastics center was so that the kids didn't have to drive to Denton, and her prices are
lower. She indicated that she teaches kids form 3 to 18, and will start an All -Star team,
they go to competitions and football games. She indicated she was looking for more
Lids. She indicated it was very safe and just the right size.
Councilman Higgs asked if she had help.
Ms. Dodd indicated she did, and she had about ten (10) years experience as well as CPR
certification.
Ralph Cain,1010 Cowling Rd., indicated it was his property, and the number one thing
was that it is available, and he would like to lease it for the money. He felt it was a
worthwhile thing. The property is adequate, there is a balcony, restroom facilities, and
he has seen Rachel at work, she is very creative and thorough. He felt it would be both
for the community and for him.
Public Hearing closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action on a Specific Use Permit for a Gymnastics Training
School on property legally described as Abstract 71A, Burleson Survey, Tract 3.
Property is located at 1010 Cowling Road.
Councilman Evans moved to approve the request, Councilman Higgs seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
7. Conduct Second Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of the Following Properties:
ABSTRACT 29, R. BEBEE SURVEY, TRACT 67, BEING 63.5 ACRES, LOCATED EAST
ON F.M. 455.
ABSTRACT 299 R. BEBEE SURVEY, TRACT 689 BEING 66.5 ACRES, LOCATED EAST
ON F.M. 455.
ABSTRACT 29, R. BEBEE SURVEY, TRACT 64, BEING 134.64 ACR4ES, LOCATED
EAST ON F.M. 455. (SABLE)
MEADOWLANDS ADDITION, LOTS 1 THRU 14. (JENNIFER CIRCLE)
ONE MILE WEST ON F.M. 455 R.O.W.
ONE MILE EAST ON F.M. 455 R.O.W.
ONE MILE NORTH ON III-35 R0O.W.
Diane Markley, indicated when they lived in the City of Denton, they searched and
found the perfect spot to live. She indicated they have 2 acres, and a pond, which they
have to keep snakes away from. The reason they were able to do it because they could
keep it safe, which requires firing a fire arm, which can not be done in the City limits.
The other reason they wanted to live outside of the City limits is because they do
wildlife rescue, to be brought into the city, this would be asking them to change a huge
part of their life. The investments were made to put in their own services and they do
not need the city services, the lots are larger than the regular city lots which will cause
them to pay higher city taxes. She felt that the city should annex properties without
homes before the people have made their lives there. She asked that they drop the
Meadowlands Addition from the agenda.
Sheila Bowles, indicated they don't want to be annexed, mainly because of their quality
of life. She indicated the they are already in the E.T.J., and the City does not have to
annex them. She felt they were good community people that promote Sanger as a
positive thing, and if the Council disregards all of that, and devalues there life style,
they should remember that you reap what you sow, she asked that they please consider
it carefully, and asked them not to take in Meadowlands.
Mike Ange,11307 Jennifer Circle, felt it was an unfair financial burden, the City would
be taking their money, and the residents wouldn't be getting any benefits.
Linda Guerrero,11403 Jennifer Circle, been there for ten years, indicated the school
taxes and county taxes are increasing, she indicated she has not been told why the
council wants them so badly. This community has shown up to oppose this on two
occasions. She asked that they please remove Meadowlands Addition from the
annexation plan.
Doug Markley,11466 Jennifer Circle, indicated he felt the same. There is nothing the
city can offer them that they don't already have. He indicated there were others who
would not speak that were also opposed to it. He hoped the Council would vote to not
annex the property.
Rick Spears, Lois Road, indicated he did not want his property annexed either. He
spoke in opposition of the annexation of Meadowlands for his friends.
Jo Nell Carter,11252 Jennifer Circle, asked the Council to just vote no.
Ramon Guerrero, 11493 Jennifer Circle, indicated at the last meeting the Council
indicated there wasn't anything they could do. The thing they could do is not annex
them. They came here to be in a Country setting. What message are you sending to
future residents who what to be in the country.
Gary Bowles,11437 Jennifer Circle, does not want to be annexed into the City limits
due to squelching some of their freedom. Did not feel this would help them in anyway
to be in the city limits, he indicated he understood why the City would want to extend,
but hoped they wouldn't bring Meadowlands in.
Joey Copeland, 3892 Grimley Ln, felt it would be in best interest of the City to extend
the E.T.J., and not to annex people who do not want to be annexed.
Mayor indicated they could not expand the E.T.J. without moving the City Limits,
Public Hearing closed.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #11-08-01 -Authorizing Mayor to Sign
GNB Note for Completion of the Water Well.
City Secretary indicated staff had tried to call the bank; however, they did not get a
hold of Vickie. She had been told the rate would 5%.
Councilman Waggoner moved to approve Resolution #11-08-01, Councilman Evans
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #11-09-01 -Authorizing Mayor to Sign
GNB Note for Purchase of the Porter Building,
Councilman Waggoner moved to approve Resolution #11-09-01, Councilman Evans
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Any Other Such Matters.
a) City Manager indicated there was a letter in the packet form Mr. Gossett to Tod
Tieszen on the Quail Run property, he asked if they had questions.
He indicated one of the things in the letter is concrete streets vs. asphalt streets, the
developer feels that cost for concrete streets is astronomical. The cost estimates for the
high school are virtually the same price as concrete streets. He indicated he felt the
requirement for concrete would help out in the future.
b)Councilman Evans asked if anything had been done with the duplex in Sanger South.
City Secretary indicated both properties are for sale.
City Manager indicated it has gone trough the court and was found guilty.
c) Councilman Evans asked John Henderson about Fourth Street from Willow to Wood,
and if there was a time frame on getting it fixed.
John indicated the weather is holding them up, he will get to it as soon as he can.
d) Councilman Garza asked about Ralph Amyx drainage.
City Secretary indicated during the staff meeting this morning she was advised that it
was completed.
Discussion.
Councilman Garza asked if we had secured an easement.
City Manager indicated they had not but they would.
City Secretary will talk to Ralph Amyx regarding the easement.
11. Meeting Adjourned.
ATTEST:
Mayor Tommy Kincaid
Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary