09/07/1999-CC-Minutes-RegularMinutes: City Council
September 7, 1999
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman
Carroll McNeill, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Joe Higgs
Absent: Mayor Tommy Kincaid
Others
Present: City Administrator Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez,
Administrative Assistant Samantha Renz, Water/Wastewater
Superintendent Eddie Branham, Street Supervisor John Henderson,
City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Ken
Cornell, Ralph Cain, Bill Fuller, Joyce Fuller, Fred Yeatts, John W.
Porter, John R. Porter, Vickie Jenkins, Don Hall, Kim Hall, John
Duduas, Shelley Ruland, John Springer, Abe Millar, Zelma Millar,
Johnny Looper, Curt Roberts, Nei Armstrong, Helen Giese, Glen Giese
1. Mayor Pro Tem Called Meeting to Order, Councilman Higgs led the Invocation,
Councilman Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: August 16,1999 - Workshop
August 16,1999
b) Disbursements
Councilman Garza indicated in the minutes he had abstained on the Item
Regarding Southwest Estates.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Higgs seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
None.
4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Change Request from I-1
(Industrial -1) to MH-2 (Mobile Home 2) on property Legally Described as an
82.44 Acre Tract in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract 940, and the W.
Hudson Survey, Abstract 562. This property is located on Cowling Rd.
Mayor Pro Tem opened the Public Hearing, but indicated the request had been
withdrawn.
Helen Giese, 1000 Cowling Rd., indicated she had done a lot of research
regarding manufactures homes and ordinances in other cities. She addressed
depreciation of the homes, and property values. She also addressed
infrastructure in the City, and indicated she would hate to see Sanger get
behind on sewer, water, roads, etc. Ms. Giese also addressed the impact on the
school system.
Ralph Cain, 1010 Cowling Rd., indicated the City needed to put down
guidelines to detour this type of development.
Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem asked for a show of hands of who did not want this
development.
The response was almost unanimous.
5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Change Request From I-1
(Industrial -1) to MH-2 (Mobile Home 2) on Property Legally Described as an
82.44 Acre Tract in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract 940, and the W.
Hudson Survey, Abstract 562. This property is located on Cowling Rd.
Councilman Ervin moved to deny the request.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem moved to Item #12.
((v)12. Discuss Tax Rate; Take Record Vote; Schedule Public Hearing on Tax Rate.
City Secretary explained the proposed tax increase of two cents from last years
tax rate.
Councilman McNiell moved to raise taxes by two cents.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Preliminary Replat for Sanger
Industrial Parka 108.49 Acre Subdivision in the Rueben Bebee Survey,
Abstract 29. Property is Located on the I-35 and Spur 138.
City Administrator explained the road will not be put in until the second phase
of the development.
Discussion regarding plats while the Council looked over them.
Mayor Pro Tma expressed concerns about locations of proposed sewer. He
indicated the city's ordinances did not allow for a dead end street, and there
would need to be a cul-de-sac at the end of Eagle Dr.
City Administrator indicated he had spoken with Mr. Porter and they were not
sure how the park area would be utilized. They wanted to leave it open to get
to the park area from that street. He indicated they were willing to put a
temporary gravel cul-de-sac at the end of the street on that property.
Councilman Jenkins expressed concerns regarding water and sewer lines to the
Fleetwood Homes lot.
Mr. Porter addressed and explained where the lines would run, but indicated
they would listen to the Water/wastewater Superintendent regarding that.
Councilman McNeill expressed concerns regarding maintenance of easements
and streets.
Discussion followed concerning these issues.
Discussed that the Fleetwood lot could be accessed from Stemmons.
Discussed sewer lines along the East side of the railroad track.
Lengthy Discussion regarding sewer lines and accessibility.
John R. Porter indicated they were committed to the streets and the utilities.
Councilman McNeill moved to accept the Preliminary Replat as presented.
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
(S)7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Preliminary and Final Plat for
Fleetwood Home Centers of Texas. Legally Described as Lot 1, Block B of the
Sanger Industrial park, Being a 4.000 Acre Commercial Tract in the Rueben
Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. Property is located on the North Bound side of
I-35, North of Spur 138.
John Dudas, representing Fleetwood Homes, indicated they would have 17-20
mobile homes set up on the lot. Six of the homes would be permanently skirted,
and intended to be set for a year.
Councilman McNeill asked if there would be any taxes paid on the mobile
homes.
Mr. Dudas indicated he did not know.
Councilman Higgs expressed concerns regarding traffic.
Councilman Jenkins addressed the setback on the side where the street would
be. The ordinance calls for 20' and the plat shows 101
.
Discussion regarding setbacks.
Mr. Dudas agreed to show a 20' setback on three sides of the plat.
Councilman Ervin moved to accept the plat.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
(9�)8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding the Interlocal Agreement For
Ambulance Service Between the City of Denton and the City of Sanger.
City Secretary explained this is budgeted in the proposed budget is what was
agreed to last year.
Councilman Higgs moved to accept the Interlocal agreement.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Metal Building Ordinance #11-15-98 -
Possible Amendments to Ordinance.
Item tabled until next meeting.
10. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance 0843-99 - Water & Sewer
Tap Fees.
Councilman McNeill indicated he thought they should go back to $500.00 on all
existing lots, per connection, and on all new lots approved by Council after
October 1,1999 should be$1250.00 each connection.
Councilman McNeill indicated the City was asking newcomers to pay the
current debt thru taxes, water and sewer, and felt there should be a compromise
on the tap fees.
Councilman Garza indicated the new people may be helping to pay the debt, but
the old citizens will have to pay the cost for the new people.
Vickie Jenkins, 250� Chippewa, indiacted she agreed with Councilman McNeill,
and indicated if the tap fees are raised too high, it will stunt growth. She
indicated a gradual increase was manageable with gradual growth and a
gradual tax increase. She addressed appraisals, interest, and the overall effect
of $4,000.00 on a $100,000.00 home.
John Springer, 208 N. Keaton, agreed with Ms. Jenkins that it would stunt
growth in Sanger for a long time. He indicted it would place a burden on new
citizens and the homes will take longer to sell. He indicated that new citizens
will also be buying water, sewer and electric from the City.
Kim Hall, 213 Osage, a real estate agent for Century 21. Indicated from a
marketing point of view, she indicated, when people come to look at property
in Sanger they will have to tell them how much these fees are. She indicated it
would discourage development.
Councilman Jenkins indicated the alternative was to get more bonds.
City Administrator indicated the bonds would have to be paid with increased
water and sewer rates.
Discussion.
Councilman McNeill indicated he would like to see the Item put back on the
agenda with fees for existing lots having a $500.00 increase, and the new lots
charged $1250.00,
Discussion regarding amendments of ordinance.
Council agreed to put on next agenda at rates Councilman McNeill suggested.
(12)11.Consider and Possible Action on Election Order to Call Election For the Home
Rule Charter.
Nel Armstrong, 216 Diane Dr., indicated she was the Chairperson of the
Charter Commission. She indicated the Committee had worked very well
together, and she felt, it was a good charter that would benefit the city for years
to come. She asked the Council to call the election and encourage the citizens
to vote for it.
Councilman Jenkins asked if the body of the Charter could be changed.
Ms. Armstrong indicated it could be changed prior to the election, or amended
after the election.
Discussed changing meeting night from Monday to Tuesday.
Councilman Higgs moved to call the election for November 2, 1999.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
13. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Street Lights serviced by Denton
County Co - Serve.
City Administrator indicated at a previous meeting they had discussed paying
Co -Serve for Street lights in Co -Serve's territory. He indicated we have to have
street lights for the safety of the citizens. He indicated Co -Serve needs a letter
from the City for them to continue to service those lights.
Councilman McNeill indicated there was some discrepancies in Co -Serve's
billing him and the City for the lights in the mobile home park.
Mayor Pro Tem indicated there should be some clarification before a motion is
made on this item.
Staff will check into it.
Item tabled.
1�1. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #09-15-99 -Establishing a
Municipal Court Technology Fund.
City Secretary explained the legislature had passed a new law allowing cities to
set up a fund for computer systems, networks, hardware and software for the
Police Department and the Court. She explained the extra cost would be added
to the fines, then set aside in a fund. Funds will be disbursed by Council Action,
Councilman Ervin moved to accept Ordinance 09-15-99.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem read caption:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER9 TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A
MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE
ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT
TECHNOLOGY FEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
EXPIRATION DATE,
Motion Carried unanimously.
1!i. Consider and Possible Action to Appoint Election Judge and Alternate Judge
for the November 2, 1999 Election.
City Secretary indicated Sarah Wilkerson was willing to serve as the Election
Judge, and Ms. Wilkerson indicated Barabara Spinks was willing to serve as
Alternate.
Councilman McNeill moved to appoint Sarah Wilkerson as the Election Judge
and Barbara Spinks as Alternate.
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Motion Carried unanimously.
lfi. Any Other Such Matters.
Councilman Ervin asked if there was an Ordinance on ponds in the City limits.
Mayor Pro Tem indicated he thought there was an Ordinance against it.
Staff will look into it.
1'1. Meeting Adjourned.
ATTEST:
Mayor