06/05/2006-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 5, 2006
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Higgs, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Mike Walker,
Councilman Robert Patton, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Andy Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez,
Director of Economic Development, Cecile Carson, Jan and Johnny Looper,
Roger Otwell, Joe Falls, John and Liz Springer, Kim Cox, Michael Dill, Rod
Zielke
1. Mayor Joe Higgs called Meeting to Order, led invocation, followed by Councilman
Patton leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. a) Approve Minutes: May 15, 2006 - Minutes
May 22, 2006 - Special Called Meeting Minutes
b) Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Walker to table minutes of May 15, 2006 until the
next meeting and to approve the May 22, 2006 Special Called Meeting. Councilman
James seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman James to approve Disbursements. Councilman
Patton seconded. Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input:
Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond to or to discuss any issues
that are brought up during this section.
Jan Looper of 663 Rising Star Lane addressed the City Council concerning a phone
number for FEMA.
4. Mayor Joe Higgs declared First Public Hearing on Annexation for the following
properties:
A. N.L. HOBBS, BLOCK A, LOT 1
B. ABSTRACT 1241, TRACT 331, BEING 26.971 ACRES IN DENTON
COUNTY
Mr. Joe Falls addressed the City Council on this item and indicated he wants his
property to be annexed.
This property is deeded to his children and he has an interest in the property. They
had platted it as one acre tracts and never finalized the plat with the County.
They had speculated that this could be part of the golf course once it's developed.
Mr. Falls expressed concern whether Sanger will follow direction on exercising control
in development of property to where it is beneficial, tax productive and good for the
community of Sanger and the County. Sanger is not a land -locked community and has
the ability in its ETJ to become a big city someday.
Mr. Falls discussed his plans in the development of his property and indicated he would
accept effective criticism in regards to the development.
Public Hearing Closed.
5. Discuss and Possible Action on a Mural for the Library Presented by Library Director
Vicky Elieson.
Mrs. Elieson addressed the City Council concerning Tami Brey of E.B. Creations
painting a mural above the door at the library. The mural would represent Sanger's
history.
Discussion.
Motion made by Councilman Patton to accept this mural painted by Tami Brey.
Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Consider and Possible Action for Adoption of Resolution #06-09-06 Regarding Cause
#98-1014-367 Regarding Tax Suit.
Discussion concerning the tax sale of this property.
Motion was made by Councilman Ervin to adopt Resolution #06-09-06. Seconded by
Councilman James. Motion Carried Unanimously.
'7. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance 4406-07-06 Amending Guard Light Rates.
City Manager added this item and advised the only change in the ordinance was fram
a 150W Metal Halide flood light to a 1000W Metal Halide flood light.
The City does not have any businesses with 150W flood lights.
Motion made by Councilman Patton to Approve Ordinance #06-07-06. Seconded by
Councilman Walker. Motion Carried Unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution #06-08-06 - Setting Date, Time and Place
for Public Hearings on Proposed Annexations.
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Motion was made by Councilman James to approve Resolution #06-08-06 -Setting
Date, Time and Place for Public Hearing for July 3, 2006 and July 17, 2006.
Discussion on location of property.
Seconded by Councilman Garza. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Consider and Possible Action to Begin Process of Amendments to Zoning Map &
Ordinance Review.
Lengthy discussion concerning property in the city limits that is zoned Agricultural.
City Council reviewed maps that had been developed during a Land Use Study and the
Impact Fee Study.
The adoption of the Land Use Study was a concern and staff advised that research will
be done to get a date for adoption.
Commercial zoning and old SF3 was discussed.
City Council expressed a concern on the legal aspects of the old SF3 zoning.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Patton to table this item for June 19, 2006 to allow
staff to research and get more information.
Seconded by Councilman Ervin.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned.
ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez
TEXAS
t�T a Higgs, Mayor