12/15/1997-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
December 15, 1997
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, Electric
Superintendent Jeff Morris, Street Superintendent Chuck Tucker,
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Chief of Police Benny Erwin,
City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Abram and Zehna Millar, J.B. & Shirley Haisler,
Lisa Hardy - Sanger Courier, Al Judkiewicz - Texas Waste Management
1. Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order. Councilwoman Madden led the Invocation,
followed by Councilman Jenkins leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. a) Approve Minutes
b) Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to Approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councibman Jenkins,
Motion Carried unanimously.
3. Citizens Input.
None.
4. Consider
and Possible
Action on Adoption
of Annexation Ordinance No. 17-97 and Service
P1an of a
certain tract
or tracts of land as
described below:
City Secretary read aloud the following legal descriptions:
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
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 7, 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 940 McKINNEy & WILLIAMS - TRACT 5A (BOTTOM HALF), DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS BEING 3.93 ACRES OF LAND, SUBJECT TRACT BEING LOCATED AT
1012 COWLING ROAD.
City Administrator addressed this item•
Mr. Kessler indicated that what the Council plans to do at this meeting is to not annex the
following properties: Christ the Great Shepherd, Joseph Powell, J.B. Haisler, Abram Millar
and Ralph Amyx.
The problems that Council encountered in trying to take a small portion of the larger tracts
was that there are no metes and bounds on the smaller portions* There are only metes and
bounds for the entire tracts of land.
The Council can not proceed with annexing the properties unless had cl
defined in the Public Hearing as the entire tract, they early been
The city can readvertise and put the notice in the paper and define the entire full tract of
each of these properties.
Mr. Kessler advised that Council wants to give the property owners the chance to get the
smaller portion of their properties they want annexed to be surveyed and obtain metes and
bounds, and then they can volunteer to be annexed on the smaller portions. If the property
owners do not volunteer any property, the City will then pursue annexing the properties
discussed to include the entire tracts,
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to annex the following properties as described by
City Secretary Seconded by Councilman James.
CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 17-97
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY OF THE
CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID
CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING TO SAID TERRITORY AND TO ALL FUTURE
INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF
OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID FUTURE INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE
ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY•
Motion Carried unanimously.
5• Consider and Possible Action Regarding Texas Waste Management Rate Increase•
Al Judldewicz, Texas Waste Management, addressed this item in regards to a rate increase
on Sanitation services of 1.1%. Mr. Judkiewicz discussed the Consumer Price Index average the last 12 months in the DFW area. Mr. Judkiewicz provided a statistical sheet and the
new rate schedule effective January 1, 1998 billing.
City Council discussed and agreed that the 1.1% increase needed to be passed on to the
customer and not absorbed by the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins that the rate increase of 1.1% be Approved. Seconded by Councilman Frazier.
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Motion Carried unanimously.
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6. Executive Session Pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Gout. 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 7:15 p.m.
7. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Action, if any, on the above item.
Mayor Coker reconvened Council into Regular Session at 7:25 p.m.
1) Mayor advised that the City was considering leasing the water tower for telephone
antennas. The lease would be $500 per month with a 5 year lease/ 5 year option
with one year cancellation by either party.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Approve as indicated. Seconded by
Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried unanimously.
2) Mayor Coker advised that the old Library building, which is the old Presbyterian
Church building, has been estimated to cost $110,000 to renovate. The City does not
have this type of money available. The Council would like to put it up for bid for
sale. The City does have the right to refuse any bid submitted. The City would like
to get public opinion regarding the sale of the property
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to advertise the sale of the old
Presbyterian Church property. Seconded by Councilman Madden.
Motion Carried unanimously.
Mayor also indicated the Council has been considering a 1/2% sales tax, of which
a quarter of a percent would be designated for the Parks development, and a
quarter of a percent for Economic Development which would be 1/2 of a per cent.
The City Council has not made a decision. The Mayor indicated he would like some
citizen feedback on this issue as well.
8. Any Other Such Matters.
1) Mayor Coker indicated the Sanger Fire Department had their yearly awards banquet
last Saturday night, and he wanted to advise Council who received awards.
Rookies of the Year Rodney Dillon and Jason Jones
EMS Technician Eddie Branham
Fire Fighter of the Year John Henderson
Distinguished Service Award Bill Murrell and Calvin Tipton
0-Year Service Award Kerry Lee Schertz
0-Year Service Award Bobby Swan and Jim Conley
5=Year Service Award Mark McNeal and Ronny Swanson
Council applauded the Volunteers for their hard efforts.
Councilman Kincaid also gave appreciation of thanks.
2) Mr. Kessler advised Council that the new Fire Chief is Jeff Moms, Assistant Fire
Chief and Training Officer is Keith Newton, and EMS Coordinator is Eddie
Branham.
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Councilman Jenkins asked if these appointments have to be confirmed by Council.
Discussed. City Secretary advised that in the past Council has confirmed the
appointments.
Another issue discussed was the paid position for the Training Officer.
Jeff Morris advised that Eddie Branham would not be the Training Officer. Keith
Newton would be the Asst. Fire Chief and Training Officer.
Council to place this on next Council agenda.
3) Mr. Keesler reminded Council of the Christmas party on December 19,
4) Mr. Keesler advised Council that City Hall would close noon on Wednesday -
December 24, and would reopen on Monday, December 29. City Hall will also be
closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day.
0) Councilman James advised he wants to attend the TML Workshop on February 6.
Councilman James advised he would get with City Secretary later to complete the
paperwork.
9. Adjourned.
ATTEST:
Rosalie
Coker III, Mayor
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