12/05/2005-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
December 05, 2005
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Mike Lawler,
Councilman Robert Patton, Councilman Joe Higgs
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant Tina Walker, Carroll McNeill, John Lewis, Kathy
Floyd, Roger Otwell, Merrie Lou Abney, Jerry Jenkins, Ken Perry, Paul
Edelman, Blair Jackson, Trey Womack, Nathan Ervin, Ray Stephens, Mike
Walker, Andy Garza, Ken Shaw
1. Mayor Pro-Tem Ervin called meeting to order. Councilman Lawler led Invocation
followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: November 21, 2005
b) Disbursements
Councilman James moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion
seconded by Councilman Lawler. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
4. Discuss and Consider Possible Action on Appointing Mayor.
City Manager Jack Smith indicated that according to our Charter we have to appoint
a new Mayor as soon as possible.
Councilman Patton indicated this is a difficult time with Mayor Kincaid's passing and
is a tough time for the City of Sanger.
Councilman Patton nominated Councilman Joe Higgs as Mayor for the remainder of the
Mayor's term. Seconded by Councilman Lawler. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Joe Higgs accepted and expressed that he was honored to fill the position of his dear
friend Tommy Kincaid.
5. Discuss and Consider and Possible Action on Replacing Vacancy on City Council if
Necessary.
Mayor Higgs indicated that the replacement for City Council is a term to be filled until
May 2006. This position will be for one year.
Councilman James made motion to nominate Milce Walker to City Council. Motion
seconded by Councilman Lawler. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action on Replacing Mayor Pro-Tem if Necessary.
City Manager indicated item #6 was not required as Glenn Ervin will stay Mayor Pro-
Tem.
7. Consider and Possible Action on appointing Mike Dill to the Parks Board.
City Manager indicated that there is a vacancy on the Parks Board. Paul Edelman
recommended Mr. Dill. Mr. Dill meets the requirements required to become a
member. Councilman Patton made motion to appoint Mr. Mike Dill to the Parks
Board. Seconded by Councilman James.
8. Discuss Items for Future Agenda.
City Inspector Position(Workshop)
Master Thoroughfare Plan
Replacement of 4B Member
Replacement of Planning &Zoning Member
9. Meeting Adjourned.
ATTEST:
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ayor Joe Higgs