02/07/2005-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2005
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Glenn Ervin,
Councilman Mike Lawler, Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Joe Higgs
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Secretary Geraline Davis, Street Superintendent John Henderson,
Water/Waste Water Superintendent Eddie Branham, Don W. McClure, Stephen
Howard, Woodrow Barton, Ken Perry, Mark T. Owens, Liz Springer, John Springer,
Matthew Clucas, Jan M. Looper, Johnny Looper, Kali Trice, Andy Cunningham,
Robert Patton, Shelly Ruland, Michael S. Davis, Curtis Amyx, Nathan Young.
1. Mawr called Meetins� to order. C'.onncilman Aisr¢c led invocation and Pledue, of Alleuiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: January 18, 2005
b) Disbursements
Councilman Lawler moved to approve minutes and disbursements. Motion Seconded by
Councilman Ervin. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input,
Jan Looper, 663 Rising Star Lane, expressed concerned regarding the drainage and flooding
issues on Rising Star Lane not being on the agenda.
City Manager indicated it would be on the next agenda.
4. Consider and Possible Action on a Rate Increase Including the Consumer Price Index for
IESUSoIid Waste Collection Contractors.
Norman Bulaich, IESI, addressed Council regarding the Consumer Price Index increase of
3.5% plus 2% .
Discussion followed regarding rates and concerns were expressed regarding damage to the
streets by the garbage trucks.
Mr. Bulaich indicated he has informed the drivers to run in the middle of the road to prevent
the breakdown of the sides of the roads. Mr. Bulaich requested that the city call him if they
had any issues regarding his drivers.
Councilman Higgs moved to accept the Consumer Price Index Rate Increase (of 3.5% plus
2% for a total of 5.5% increase) for IESUSoIid Waste Collection Contractors. Councilman
Garza seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider and Possible Action to Appoint a member to the Keep Sanger Beautiful Board.
City Secretary indicated that the Keep Sanger Beautiful Board has nominated Judy Jost to
the Board. Mrs. Jost and her husband own Wimpy's Restaurant.
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Councilman Evans made a motion to accept the appointment of Judy Jost. Councilman Garza
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the City of Sanger's Park and
Open Space Ordinance.
Discussion regarding this item being discussed at the previous meeting and that the
information that had been requested had not been provided.
City Manager indicated that most of the surrounding cities do not have a Playground
Equipment Ordinance. Most cities only have a Parks Ordinance,
Councilman Ervin indicated that the Parks Board needed to evaluate the ordinance and make
recommendations. He asked that this item be brought back before the Council on the next
agenda. He also would like to see ordinances from Flower Mound and other cities.
Discussion.
City Manager advised he will have an ordinance with prices on playground equipment for the
next City Council meeting.
Councilman Higgs moved to table this item until the next meeting. Councilman Ervin
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider and Possible Action on Land Use and Master Plan.
City Manager indicated that TFGA had submitted a proposal for the preparation of a
comprehensive plan. City Manager advised that this is not a budgeted item.
Council asked if the 4B Board could help with any of the study.
Discussion.
Council suggested Tim Glendening, with TFGA, should be present at the next City Council
meeting.
Councilman Ervin moved to table this item until next meeting. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Lawler. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Changes to the Exterior Facade Ordinance,
for Residential Dwellings.
City Manager indicated that the reason this item was on the agenda is to get clarification on
the requirement of the brick ordinance.
Councilman Evans indicated that the requirements were 100% brick and expressed that he
does not want this item to be brought back before Council and the ordinance stands as is.
Councilman Ervin moved to take no action on Ordinance #03-06-04. Councilman Lawler
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Willow Wood Land and Right of Way Proposal.
City Manager indicated that the Capital Committee met and discussed adding an eastbound
road south of the city to divert traffic from downtown. He then discussed the proposal
submitted by Bill Wait from Colonial Homes.
The proposal consisted of the City purchasing property at $23,500.00 for each lot at a total cost
A $352,000.000
Councilman Evans inquired as to the reasoning for this proposal, long term plan, and the cost
to the city to acquire the other three properties which adjoin. Councilman Evans expressed
concerns considering the proposal.
Lengthy Discussion followed.
Councilman Ervin made motion to put this project on hold until the City has a Master Plan.
Councilman Lawler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #2-Ol-OS Amending the Street Width
Requirements.
Councilman Evans indicated that he has measured the roads for large truck accessibility. He
indicated the side streets should be 36' back to back and the collector streets should be 40'
back to back; alleys are not required.
Councilman Evans moved to make the right of way 60 ft. back to back, the side streets 36 ft.
back to back and collector streets 40 ft. back to back.
Motion died for lack of second.
Lengthy Discussion.
Lee Allison indicated adding another foot making it 37 ft. and 41 ft. would make it more of a
functional street for houses that are fronting the street. This will allow these homes to have
curb side parking. On collector streets houses are not allowed to front the street, so those
streets can be more narrow.
Discussion.
Shelley Ruland inquired about the builders who have preliminary plats, that have been
approved, and asked if they would they be grand -fathered.
Council indicated this would only be for new subdivisions.
Discussion as to the impact to developers.
Councilman Evans indicated if he needed to repeat his original motion, because that is now he
wanted it to read.
Councilman Evans moved to change *Right of Way to a 60 ft. width, the side streets to 36 ft.
face to face and the collector streets to 40 ft. face to face. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Garza. Motion carried 44. Voting against was Councilman Higgs.
x(IiTote that Right of Way Ordinance will be brought back to Council on next agenda to include
the change in this motion.)
11. Issue Election Order for May 7, 2005 Election.
Councilman Evans moved to Issue the Election Order for May 7, 2005 General Election.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Consider and Possible Action for Designation of Representative to Serve on Board of Directors
of Denton County Transportation Authority.
Councilman Evans nominated John Springer as a possible candidate to Serve on Board of
Directors of Denton County Transportation Authority. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Ervin. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Meeting Adjourned.
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