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01/05/1998-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council January 5, 1998 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, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, City Mechanic Tommy Belcher, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Lisa Hardy, Rodney Patterson, Jim Kastel, Patti Bridges, Jayne Ashcraft, J.L. Cole, Julia Beavers, Jay Beavers, Rowdy Patterson, Mike Lawler, Terry Jones, Toni Walker, Karla Harvey, Len Sanders, Donna Fritz 1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Coker Called the Meeting to Order. Councilman Frazier led the Invocation followed by Councilman James leading the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Approve Minutes b) Disbursements Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion Carried unanimously. 3. Citizens Input. None. 4. Presentation by Sanger Summer League. Jim Kastel - 207 Southland, representing the Sanger Summer League, addressed Council to inform them that the Summer League will purchase all necessary equipment for lights at the south field of the Railroad Avenue Baseball Complex. They can use these lights for the upcoming season which begins in April. Mr. Kastel indicated that due to the accomplishments of some very young people, parents and sponsors, Sanger was represented at high levels during each of the last two baseball seasons. Those who were representing Sanger can say they have played in some first class facilities, and there is no reason in his mind that Sanger can not have these same type facilities. Mr. Kastel explained that some tournaments can last as long as a week, and there could be some positive economic input from hosting this kind of tournament. Mr. Kastel addressed three issues. The Sanger Summer League would like Council's assurance that the equipment they purchase would be installed and functional by the middle of March. Mr. Kastel indicated that in formal conversations with Mr. Keesler he has implied this would not be a problem. However, the League felt it should be brought to Council for their input. The Summer League would also seek some usage agreement that the facility would be used in the capacity of a park in future years. The funds they are using to buy the equipment for the lights plus the money they have already donated is about $30,000 invested, and they would hope that the park would remain in that capacity in the future. CC MINUTES PAGE 2 01/05/98 The third item they would like Council to consider would be that a budgetary allotment be considered in the next budget year for the park. Mayor Coker thanked Mr. Kastel for the donation to the park. The Mayor did ask Jeff Morris if there would be a problem in getting the lighting equipment installed by March. Jeff Morris indicated that it would not be a problem unless it rained from now until March. meeneeting. Kastel advised that the equipment would be purchased by the next Council Mayor Coker indicated he did not have a problem with the usage agreement and felt that Council would not tear up something that is in the process of being done. In regards to the budget he hoped that next year Council would budget funds for the park project. Mayor advised that this year is not over yet and hopes that possibly there could be funds available. 5. Presentation by Sanger Evening Lions Club. Julia Beavers addressed this item and advised that the Sanger Evening Lions Club was presenting $800.00 for the sidewalk around the concession stand to cover ramps and sidewalk. Mayor Coker thanked Mrs. Beavers. 6. Consider and Possible Action to Appoint Fire Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief. Motion was made by Councilman Frazier to Appoint Jeff Morris as Fire Chief and Keith Newton as Assistant Fire Chief. Seconded by Councilwoman Madden. Motion Carried unanimously. 7. Consider and Possible Action to Adopt Ordinance No. O1-98 Amending Sanitation Rate. Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to Adopt Ordinance No. O1-98 Amending Sanitation Rate. Seconded by Councilman James. CITY OF SANGER TEXAS ORDINANCE No. O1-98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, SECTION 6.314, OF THE SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion Carried unanimously. 8. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Interlocal Agreement between City of Denton and City of Sanger for Ambulance Service. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to Approve Interlocal Agreement between City of Denton and City of Sanger for Ambulance Service. Seconded by Councilman Frazier. Motion Carried unanimously. CC MINUTES PAGE 3 O1/05/98 9. Consider and Possible Action to Approve a Tax Abatement Agreement with United Copper Industries. Mayor Coker addressed this item. He advised that the City of Sanger was contacted by Trammell Crow - Industrial Committee asking that the City of Sanger make a proposal to them in moving United Copper Industries to Sanger. The building they would be erecting would cost $10,000,000.00, and they would start with 260 employees the first year and 800 employees by the end of the 10th year. United Copper has visited with Sherman, Ardmore Oklahoma, and Denton. Mayor Coker continued and indicated the City of Sanger met with Trammell Crow this afternoon and made a proposal to them to bring their company to Sanger. The City of Sanger has offered a 50% abatement fora 10 year period. Sanger I.S.D. has offered a smaller abatement. They assured them Lone Star Gas could meet their demand. The City also offered them a free building permit to construct their ten million dollar plant. Trammell Crow advised they hoped to have an answer by at least Friday. Mayor Coker advised that those involved in getting this proposal together were the City of Sanger, SISD, Denton County Co -Op, Lone Star Gas, Sanger Electric, a Telecommunications Company, Sprint Centel and another gas company through Denton County Co -Op. Mayor advised that even if this does not happen for Sanger, the representatives from Trammell Crow were very impressed with Sanger and the interest Sanger expressed. Another important issue the Mayor expressed was that this company turns their inventory seven times a year, and each time it is $340 million. The Mayor also indicated 90% of their goods are shipped out of state. Mayor Coker advised Council will be voting on the abatement tonight which is a rough draft and the actual abatement will be will be prepared to meet the requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to grant a 50% abatement for 10 years to Trammell Crow and United Copper Industries if they move their headquarters to Sanger, Texas. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion Carried unanimously. 10. 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. CC MINUTES 01/05/98 No Action Taken. 12. Any Other Such Matters. PAGE 4 Mayor Coker complimented the City of Sanger employees for picking up trash along side the street and in a parking lot and then throwing it into a dumpster. 13. Adjournment. ATTEST: