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07/06/1998-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council July 6, 1998 PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Tommy Kincaid, Councilwoman Alice Madden, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Jerry Jenkins OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Jack Smith, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Street Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris, Woodrow L. Barton, W.F. Fuller, Caroline McSween, C.E. McSween, Cecelia McCuistion, Joe Higgs, Nel Armstrong, Bev Branch, Glenn Lanier, John Bucklew, Ralph Cain, Cheryl Nordie, Butch Langley, C.G. McNeill, Jeff Nordie, Dilana Mosley, Wayne Mosley, Richard Derryberry, Kevin Murphy, Wanda Ervin, D.L. Bowles, Sandra Bowles, Shelley Ruland, Rick Carter, Kenneth Cornell, Andrew Foote, Linda Hewlett, Jayne Ashcraft, Jane Valentine, Stephanie Wills, Joey Copeland, Nim Ashley, Earl Ross, Brad Martin, Pinky Jones, Diana Cruz, Thomas Muir, Tracy Martin, John Kirby, Rick Fuller, Mike Richie 1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Tommy Kincaid, he lead Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2. a) Disbursements Motion made by Councilman Jenkins to approve all items on consent agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3. Citizens Input. a) John Bucklew, 124 Freese Dr. -addressed City Council, and gave appreciation and thanks to the Council for pulling out of contract with IESI. He indicated he did not think the City should accept IESI'S offer to buy the landfill, and the people were willing to work with the Council. He spoke in favor of a tax increase for the City, and implementing projects to help Sanger grow, he offered to help in any way. Mr. Bucklew gave examples of how much revenue a tax increase would bring to the City, and indicated there were different groups in town working together to help the council. One group was looking at possible annexations. He indicated there was momentum in Sanger and that it should be taken advantage of. b) Nel Armstrong, City Representative for Upper Trinity Water District, indicated that Tom Taylor was at the meeting and would like to speak. Tom Taylor with Upper Trinity, indicated he was bringing positive news. Sometime this week, probably Thursday, they would be turning on a new source of water for Sanger. He indicated a City with two water sources was a blessed City, and they would grow with Sanger to meet the future needs. They will need staff to set how much water is needed at any given time and the maximum number of gallons the City would expect. He indicated the District was also entering into a regional study with other cities to address solid waste needs in the future. He indicated they had come to Denton's aide in terms of adequate water supply. Mr. Taylor indicated they need a sense of direction in order to finalize negotiations and ways to share costs in reference to Bolivar Water Supply. He spoke of a sharing arrangement to take present water and utilize it, and indicated there needed to be a little more flexibility on the part of the City to allow him to come back at a later date with CC MINUTES PAGE 2 negotiations. They were trying to find a well balanced proposal and common solution for everyone's needs in the future. He then asked for comments from the council. Councilman Jenkins indicated lack of flexibility on the part of Upper Trinity is what created the situation, that Sanger had to be locked into a long term commitment. Councilman Kincaid indicated that he agreed with Councilman Jenkins. c) Woodrow Barton, 807 North 7th St. - addressed the board concerning the importance of the land immediately North of Sanger. He suggested Sanger keep this land and zone it Parks and Recreation, prepare it for the future growth and ballparks. City Council should pass a resolution opposing any landfill in the area. He spoke of Mr. Flood's intentions to pursue the landfill. He spoke of the City's 1987 Comprehensive Plan. Carolyn McSween, 2075 Holing Rd. - addressed the issue of a landfill, and indicated that any property near a landfill would not be desirable. She indicated that Sanger needed commercial land to expand the taxbase, but she felt a landfill would do the opposite. She spoke of Mr. Flood's offer to purchase the 25 acres for two million dollars, and indicated she felt the people of Sanger would pay a few extra dollars in taxes to supplement that income. If Mr. Flood's offer is accepted, she felt the City of Sanger will become a dead community. She indicated that Sanger must be sure any new business is an asset, and not a liability to the city. 4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase H-A, Lots 1 - 4 Block B. and Lots 1 - 4 Block C, being 10.08 acres situated in the R. Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. Public Hearing opened. No response. Public Hearing closed. 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase II -A, Lots 1 - 4 Block B, and Lots 1 - 4 Block C, being 10.08 acres situated in the R. Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. Kevin Murphy, developer for Ridgecrest North, and Lakecrest Meadows, indicated that there were exactly the same Preliminary deed restrictions on both properties. Mayor Pro-Tem indicated the property was off of Union Hill. Mr. Murphy indicated he was adding eight lots. Councilman Jenkins indicated the City could enforce subdivision ordinance within ETJ, and he had no problems with the presentation. Discussion followed and Mayor Pro-Tem indicated that the Planning and Zoning did not meet on the scheduled night to review Preliminaries, and by recommendation of the City Attorney a variance in a Preliminary Plat could be approved by City Council. Motion made by Councilman Jenkins, to approve a variance in a Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase II -A, Lots 1 - 4 Block B, and Lots 1 - 4 Block C, being 10.08 acres situated in the R. Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. CC MINUTES PAGE 3 Seconded by Councilman James. Motion Carried. 6. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadow Phase H-A, Lots 1 - 4 Block B, and Lots 1 - 4 Block C, being 12.82 acres situated in the R. Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. Public Hearing opened. No response. Public Hearing closed. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadow Phase H-A, Lots 1 - 4 Block B, and Lots 1 - 4 Block C, being 12.82 acres situated in the R. Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. Motion made by Councilman James, for variance only on Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadow Phase II -A, Lots 1 - 4 Block B, and Lots 1 - 4 Block C, being 12.82 acres situated in the R. Bebee Survey, Abstract No. 29. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion Carried. 8. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Change Request from Agricultural to I-1 on property legally described as Abstract 71A Burleson, Tract 1, Acres 0.300, and Abstract 940A McKinney & Williams, Tract 2B, Acres 4.573, located on Cowling Road. Public Hearing opened. Jeff Nordi, 2748 Marion Rd. - inquired as to why they would change zoning from agricultural to industrial. Mr. Kincaid indicated it would be to accommodate a storage facility. Nim Ashley, 3201 Old North Road, Denton -addressed council as to the zoning request and the questions it raised. Councilman Jenkins indicated questions and concerns were raised as to why this type of zoning was done in a residential area. He apologized for the two week delay and the inconvenience. He indicated it did fall into required zoning, and asked if it was going to be painted metal. Mr. Ashley indicated that it was going to be painted metal, and it was a two color scheme. Public Hearing closed. 9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Change Request from Agricultural to I-1 on property legally described as Abstract 71A Burleson, Tract 1, Acres 0.300, and Abstract 940A McKinney &Williams, Tract 2B, Acres 4.573, located on Cowling Road. No response by Citizens CC MINUTES PAGE 4 Motion made by Councilman Jenkins, to grant Zoning Change Request from Agricultural to I4 on property legally described as Abstract 71A Burleson, Tract 1, Acres 0.300, and Abstract 940A McKinney & Williams, Tract 2B, Acres 4.573, located on Cowling Road. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion Carried. 10. Consider and Possible Action to Solicit Bids for loth Street Project. Jeff Morris, Electric Superintendent, spoke of the loth Street project, he indicated he had the qualified staff at a previous time, but now he did not, his people were new hires, and not yet qualified to handle this "hotwork". He felt it would be best to contract out for bids, until they could get their people to the caliber they need to be. He explained the process of the work that needed to be done at an estimated cost of $15,000 to $20,000. Councilman Ervin asked what the purpose was for putting it overhead instead of underground. Mr. Morris indicated putting it overhead was half the cost of putting it underground. The underground wire was too small, and just at the North end the cost was approximately one hundred thousand dollars. Councilman Jenkins inquired as to whether or not there were funds available to ask the City of Denton, or Denton CoServe to come help. Mr. Norris indicated that the City of Denton was too busy, and they did not want CoServe to be involved. City Administrator, Jack Smith, indicated they were asking council to allow solicitation of bids, not necessarily approval of bids. Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins, to authorize solicitation of bids for the loth Street Project. Seconded by Councilman James. Motion Carried. 11. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Request from Chamber of Commerce to block Sth Street from Bolivar to Ehn on September 11, 1998 for Annual Heritage Sellabration. Richard Derryberry, a representative for the Chamber of Commerce, indicated they were trying to make the Sellabration bigger and better, and blocking 5th Street would give them more space, and he felt it would help in regards to safety as well. He spoke with the Highway Department in Denton and they have no problem with it as long as the City will police the traffic flow. Discussion Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins, to grant request from Chamber of Commerce to block Sth Street from Bolivar to Ehn on September 11, 1998 for Annual Heritage Sellabration. CC MINUTES PAGE 5 Seconded by Councuman James. Motion Carried. Councihan Ervin voted No. 12. Consider and Possible Action to Withdraw Texas Capital Fund Application. Motion was made by Councilman Ervin to Withdraw Texas Capital end Application. Seconded by Councihan Jenkins. Motion Carried. 13. Any Other Such Matters. Councihan Jenkins referred to a letter in his packet under non -agenda items. The letter was written to TNRCC, he asked what it was in reference to. Eddie Branham indicated it was in reference to the problem with the sewer over spills. Councilman Jenkins asked Mr. Branham to comment on the story aired last week on Channel 4. Mr. Branham stated that Channel 4 had aired last week, that the water in the area surrounding Sanger needed to be boiled. He stated that Texas Water Utilities were having problems with their water but there were no problems with Sanger water. Councilman Jenkins thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the fireworks display at the Marina, and asked Benny Erwin if they had any problems with fireworks in the City. Mr. Erwin indicated that he had only received two complaints. 14. Meeting Adjourned. ATTEST: wJ Rosalie Chavez, City Secre To ncaid Mayor 4