12/01/1997-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
December 1, 1"7
PRESENT: Mayor John Coker, Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilwoman Alice
Madden, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Jimmy Frazier, Councilman
Jerry Jenkins
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Keesler, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Street
Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie
Branham, Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris, Chief of Police Benny Erwin,
City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Bob Steinweg, Jayne Ashcraft, Curtis Gilley,
Julia Beavers, Judy Webster, Katie Webster, Tony Tipton, Ralph Amyx, Joe
Powell, Will Gilley, Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier
L Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order. Councilwoman Madden led the
Invocation, followed by Councilman Kincaid leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2• a) Approve Minutes
b) Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins that all items on Consent Agenda be
approved. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizens Input.
None.
4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Request from Parks Board.
Julia Beavers, from the Parks Board, addressed this item. Mrs. Beavers gave a
summary of the history in regards to the new ball park. She indicated they were
misinformed from prior City Management as to the grant application; therefore, all
their donated money was spent at the park prior to applying for the grant.
Mrs. Beavers indicated that all the money that has been spent at the park has been
for a good cause. The kids can play at the ball field. The parks board wants to
continue to work at ball field, and that is why they are recommending adding a
$1.00 on to the utilities to go toward the Park Fund.
This issue was discussed at length. Council's concerns were the reactions of the
residents that had to pay this additional fee on their bill. Councilman Jenkins
indicated that this would be forcing customers to pay without them having any
interest in the park. Mrs. Beavers proceeded to advise that the Park was not just
for baseball fields. This is not the intent of the Parks Board. There will be
walking/wheelchair trail, tennis courts, picnic area, playground area and future
developments for parks improvements.
Mr. Keesler explained if the City received the grant and was funded the City had
3 years to complete the project and match the funds. The money needs to be set
aside now to prepare the City from having to match the funds in the three year
period.
Councilman
James expressed opposition to the $1.00 increase.
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Mrs. Beavers further stated the Board does plan to go to Bolivar Water to see if
they would participate. Mrs. Beavers indicated they are attending their January
board meeting.
Mr. Gilley expressed
his concerns
for the
need to continue with this project. He
indicated there is no
recreation in
Sanger
for his kids.
Lengthy discussion followed.
Another issue addressed was writing the residents in Sanger to request voluntary
contributions.
Mayor Coker recommended to the Board that they contact the school and Bolivar
to see if they are willing to participate.
5. Conduct Second Public Hearing on Annexation of a certain tract or tracts of land
as described below:
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - TRACT 204, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 12.6408 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED ON DUCK CREEK ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - TRACT 205, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 12.64 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED OFF DUCK CREEK ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - TRACT 206, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 0.918 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED ON DUCK CREEK ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - TRACT 207, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 0.808 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED ON DUCK CREEK ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - TRACT 208, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 2.348 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED ON DUCK CREEK ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - TRACT 66, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 7.494 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED AT HOLT ROAD AND KEATON ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241, - TRACT 65A, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 41.6488 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED AT HOLT ROAD AND KEATON ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE DOUBLE TWINS ADDITION, PHASE 2, LOT 1, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
SUBJECT TRACT BEING LOCATED AT 808 N. KEATON.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE HENRY TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1241A - PART OF TRACT 45,
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 0.650 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED AT 4799 BELZ ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE McKINNEY WILLIAM SURVEY, ABSTRACT 940A - TRACT 7, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 2.00 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING LOCATED
AT 1200 COWLING ROAD.
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BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE ABSTRACT 71 BURLESON - TRACT 79 DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 22.11
ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING LOCATED AT 1201 COWLING ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE ABSTRACT 71 BURLESON - TRACT 26, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS BEING
29.051 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING LOCATED AT 1901 S.
STEMMONS.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE ABSTRACT 71 BURLESON - TRACT 4A, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS BEING
1.324 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING LOCATED AT 1012 COWLING
ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE ABSTRACT 940 McKINNEY & WILLIAMS - TRACT 5A (BOTTOM HALF),
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 3.93 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED AT 1012 COWLING ROAD.
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE ABSTRACT 940 MCKINNEY & WILLIAMS - TRACT 6 (BOTTOM HALF),
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 2.372 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING
LOCATED AT 1010 COWLING ROAD.
Mayor Coker Declared Public Hearing Opened.
Mr. Amyx again expressed opposition to the annexation. He indicated he had not
problem if the City would just take the barn.
Mrs. Millar also expressed her opposition. She also indicated if the City would
consider just taking the area where her house is located. Mrs. Millar indicated she
did have a survey on the property where the house is located which includes 3 acres.
Mr. McBayer, owner of Abstract 1241 Tract 205, expressed his concern. Mr.
McBayer raises and trains dogs. He wanted to make sure he could continue with
his business since they were considered livestock. Mr. McBayer also inquired about
the discharging of fire arms.
Council indicated this was not a problem since it would be grandfathered except the
discharging of fire arms.
Mayor informed Mr. McBayer that this was against State Law. He inquired as to
discharging blanks.
Benny Erwin, Chief of Police, advised he did not know; however, he would get him
an answer.
The last opposition to the annexation came from Joseph Powell. He expressed some
concerns over his utility bills. The Mayor advised him to come to the office
tomorrow and meet with Mr. Keesler and Rose to discuss his bill.
6. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance No. 16-97 Regarding Franchise
Agreement between Denton County Co -Op and the City of Sanger.
Discussed was the report that has not been received regarding Revenues collected.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to Approve Ordinance No. 16-97 and
Accept the 4% Franchise Agreement. Seconded by Councilman James.
Motion Carried unanimously.
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7. Consider and Possible Action to Award Bid on Electrical Supplies for 10th Street
Project. Sanger.
A total of three bids were received as follows:
Techline
$35,991.10
Temple
$389365.14
Wesco
$379891.01
Staff recommended low bid form Techline in the amount of $35,199.10 for the loth
Street Project.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Accept the Techline bid in the amount
of $35,199.10. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried unanimously.
8. Executive Session Pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt. Code,
Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in Accordance with the Authority Contained in
Govt. Code Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
a) Consider Sale and/or Lease of Real Property.
Mayor Coker Convened Council into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.
9. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Action, if any, on the above item.
No Action Taken.
The AT&T Representative was present and addressed Council. He gave a brief
summary on the installation of the equipment on the tower.
Mr. Steinweg advised they could not increase the amount of what has been originally
proposed for the space.
Council advised it would be on the next Council a(Fenda.
10. Any Other Such Matters.
1) Councilman Jenkins addressed the report that Chief Erwin submitted on the
false burglary alarms.
Councilman Jenkins requested a copy of the ordinance from the City of
Dallas that is used in regards to false alarms.
The City needs to address the problem. Councilman Jenkins stated the
common practice is to allow two false alarms plus any actual. Anytime after
the first two false alarms the City needs to charge.
City Administrator directed to work on this matter and come up with a
solution.
2) Mr. Keesler informed Council of the Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade at
the park on the 4th and the Chamber Open House on the llth.
3) Jeff Morris also extended an invitation to Council to attend the Fire
Department's banquet on the 13th which is being catered by Cattle Rustlers.
And then also to the City's Christmas Banquet on the 19th.
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11. Meeting Adjourned.
. Coker III, Mayor
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