05/02/2005-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
May 2, 2005
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Joe Higgs,
Councilman Jimmy Evans, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Mike Lawler
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Office Manager Paula Morales, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie
Branham, Streets/Parks Superintendent John Henderson, Electrical
Superintendent Michael Prater, Woodrow Barton, Mike James, Shelley
Ruland, David Duwe, Kathy Floyd, Karen Burt, Ken Perry, Geraline Davis,
Mirhad Davis_ Farl Schafer, Don Frazier, Mike Walker.
1. Mayor called Meeting to Order and led Invocation which was followed by Councilman
Mike Lawler leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: April 18, 2005
April 18, 2005 Workshop
b) Disbursements
Councilman Evans moved to approve the consent Agenda as presented. Councilman
Lawler seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
Karen Burt, 302 South 5th Street, spoke to the Council regarding timing on the street
improvements. She addressed the safety of the citizens and the importance of having
sidewalks.
Mike James, 1002 Bolivar, acknowledge all City Department heads and staff for their
work performance.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In Accordance with Texas Government Code, Subchapter D,
Section 551.071 (Consult with City Attorney):
a. Edward Wolski v. Denton County, City of Sanger, Sanger Texas
Industrial Development Corporation, and Wal-Mart Store East, Inc.
Lawsuit
Councilman Ervin made the motion to table Item #4 and #5 until May 16, 2005.
Councilman Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
5. RECONVENE into Regular Session and Consider Action, if Any, on Items Discussed
in Executive Session.
Item Tabled.
6. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Requested Change on the Planned Development
(PD) concerning rear setbacks on Property Legally Described as Lakeridge Estates,
Lots 1-22 Block C Phase I, Lots 12-22 Block D, Phase I, Lots 3-5 Block E Phase I, and
all lots in future phases II and III.
Mayor declared Public Hearing open.
Woodrow Barton, 807 N. 7"' Street, expressed a concern on whether the construction
is in accordance with the subdivision ordinance.
Discussion concerning the request.
Mike James indicated that the market is more for larger homes with smaller back
yards.
Mayor declared public hearing closed.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Requested Change on the Planned
Development (PD) concerning rear setbacks on Property Legally Described as
Lakeridge Estates, Lots 1-22 Block C Phase I, Lots 12-22 Block D, Phase I, Lots 3-5
Block E Phase I, and all lots in future phases II and III.
Don Frazier, 1740 West Minister Denton, Texas Project Development Manager for
Sanger Development LP, addressed the council concerning his variance request. Mr.
Frazier indicated the variance request is from a 20-ft setback to a 15-ft setback on all
lots less than 110 ft deep. There are 259 lots and this will affect 150 lots. On Phase
I it will affect 35 lots, Phase II it will affect 56 lots and Phase III it will affect 59. Mr.
Frazier expressed that this request is to accommodate the market and what is being
sold.
Lengthy discussion.
City Manager advised that the Planning and Zoning approved the variance.
Councilman Ervin moved to accept Planning and Zoning's recommendation
concerning a change on the Planned Development (PD) rear setbacks from 20 ft. to
15 ft. rear setbacks on all lots less than 110ft deep. Councilman Higgs seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on the Preliminary and Final Plat of Ashley Waters
Addition Lot 1, Block A. Property is located off of Cowling Road.
Motion was made by Councilman Evans to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Ashley Waters Addition Lot 1 Block A. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion
carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Bids for the Park Improvement Project for
the City's Downtown Park.
Councilman Evans made the motion to table this item for the May 16t"9 meeting.
Councilman Ervin seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Crossing.
Motion was made by Councilman Lawler to approve the low bid from Dickerson
Construction in the amount of $284,100.00. Councilman Higgs seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
11. Consider and Possible Action on Budget Amendments.
Discussion
Councilman Evans moved to approve the Budget Amendment to move $25,000.00
from 54-6075 to 54-5223. Councilman Higgs seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Consider and Possible Action on Appointing Alternate Members to the Board of
Adjustments.
Councilman Evans moved to appoint Carroll McNeill, Tracey Murphree and Paul
Eddleman as alternate board members to the Board of Adjustments. Councilman
Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Consider and Possible Action on Interlibrary Policy.
Vickie Elieson addressed the council concerning the criteria that sets the policy for
Interlibrary borrowing and lending.
Motion was made by Councilman Higgs to approve Interlibrary Policy. Councilman
Garza seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Consider and Possible Action on Historical Church Restoration Bid from TelctOn
Building Development Corporation.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve the change order from Tekton Building and
Development Corporation in the amount of $74, 230.00 Councilman Lawler seconded.
Motion carried unanimously
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In Accordance with Texas Government Code, Subchapter D,
Section 551.074 Personnel Matters
a. City Manager Evaluation
Mayor convened City Council into Executive Session at 7:52 p.m.
16. RECONVENE into Regular Session and Consider Action, if Any, on Items Discussed
in Executive Session.
Mayor reconvened City Council int regular session at 8:18 p.m.
No action taken.
17. Meeting Adjourned.