11/15/1999-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 15,1999
PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Glenn Ervin,
Councilman Joe Higgs, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Carroll McNeill
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator Jack Smith, City Secretary Rose Chavez, Administrative Assistant
Samantha Renz, Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris, Police Chief Benny Erwin,
Streets/Parks Supervisor John Henderson, Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier
1. N[ayor Called Meeting to Order, City Administrator Jack Smith led the Invocation,
Councilman Ervin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes: November 1, 1999
November 8,1999 - Special Called
b) Disbursements
Councilman Jenkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Notion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizen's Input.
None.
4. Consider and Possible Action on Ordinance #11-22-99 -Back Flow, Cross Connections, and
Protection of the City's Potable Water Supply.
N[ayor indicated some of the Council had requested a workshop to discuss this item, this item
would be tabled for a workshop, then put on the next agenda.
Councilman Jenkins indicated he would like to hold a Public Hearing after the workshop so
citizens could have input.
City Administrator indicated there would also be a representative from TNRCC at the
workshop.
Councilman Jenkins indicated he would like to see the legislation of law that requires this
Ordinance.
Councilman McNeill indicated he would like the Water Superintendent to check and see if the
current meters have backflow devices.
Discussion regarding Backflow.
5. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding Annexation of Property, Being One (1) Mile North I-35
R.O.W., One (1) Mile East, McReynolds Rd. R.O.W., and One (1) Mile West FM 455 R.O.W.,
and One (1) Mile East, FM 455 R.O.W.
N[a67 declared public Hearing open.
Carlos Brown asked if this land was in the existing ETJ.
Council indicated it was.
Public Hearing closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Agreement for Library Services with
Denton County,
City Administrator indicated this was the same agreement as before, he indicated the
Librarian had reviewed it and approved it.
Discussion regarding the agreement.
Councilman Jenkins moved to approve the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Library
Services with Denton County and designate Vickie Elieson to serve as the liaison officer for
tfie municipality.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Notion Carried unanimously.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Agreement for Fire Services with Denton
County.
Jeff Morris, Fire Chief, indicated this was what they said they would do, he has read it, and
recommended it for approval.
Councilman Ervin moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection with
Denton County.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
Notion Carried Unanimously.
8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #11-23-99 -Adoption of the Home Rule
Charter.
Mayor
read caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, DECLARING THE ADOPTION
OF A HOME RULE CHARTER; REQUIRING THE MAYOR TO CERTIFY TO THE
SECRETARY OF STATE AN AUTHENTICATED COPY OF THE CHARTER,
RECORDING THE CHARTER IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Garza moved to adopt Ordinance #11-23-99 - Homerule Charter.
Councilman Higgs seconded.
Notion Carried unanimously.
9. Consider and Possible Action to Change City Administrator �s Titled Position to City Manager
To Comply with Home Rule Charter.
N[ayor indicated this needed to be done to comply with the Homerule Charter.
Councilman Higgs moved to make Jack Smith the City Manager.
Councilman Garza seconded.
Notion Carried unanimously.
10. Consider and Possible Action on Awarding Vehicle Bids.
Discussion regarding the One (1) ton pick up and the bid with the utility bed.
Councilman Ervin asked what this truck would be used for.
Jeff Morris indicated it would be used as a crew truck and hauling materials. He indicated
it was a crew cab, and would be used also for sending his people to school.
Discussion regarding Gasoline versus Diesel.
Councilman Ervin indicated he would like to talk to the Water/Wastewater Superintendent
about possibly putting a utility bed on his truck also, before they accept a bid.
Councilman Jenkins moved to accept the bid from HGAC in the amount of $33,661.19 for the
1 Ton Ford Pick Up, Diesel, with Utility Bed.
Councilman Ervin seconded.
Notion Carried unanimously.
Councilman Jenkins moved to table the bid on the 3/4 ton Pick Up until the next agenda.
Councilman McNeill seconded.
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Motion Carried unanimously.
Any Other Such Matters.
Councilman Ervin asked now the water line on Elm was coming along.
City Administrator indicated they had not started on it yet, but they would replace the water
Ivne on Elm from 10" Street to 6t'' Street, then would repair the street.
John Henderson indicated the sprinkler system at the walkover was almost finished.
Jeff Morris indicated the score board is up at the ball fields and it works separate from the
lights.
Adjourn.
Tommy Kincaid, Mayor
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Rosalie I�havez, City Secretary.,