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1 riINUTES: City Council Meeting
April 17, 1995
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Jack Richardson,
Councilman Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Jerry Jenkins
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Joe Bell
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie
Chavez, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Electric
Superintendent Larry Yoast, Public Warks Superintendent
Chuck Tucker, Jim Conley, Georgia Royal, Angela McDade,
Shan -Wen Chan, Brian Holman, Max &Yvonne Wang,
Eric Wang, Kathryn E. Sheffield, Sue McBride, Wanda
Nubine, Peggy Haskins, Willie Jean Samples, Dorothy
Nubine
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Councilman Kincaid
led the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
2. Consent Agenda
a}. Approve Minutes -April 3, 1995
b). Disbursements
City Secretary corrected the minutes by stating that Paul Rageland and
Jodi Carberry were in attendance at the meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda
with corrections as noted. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
3. Citizen's Input
The following citizens who reside in Sanger addressed City Council
concerning construction work on Willow Street across the Railroad
tracks.
Angela McDade, 307 Kirkland, inquired as to when Willow Street
construction was going to be completed. She expressed concern to
the fact that Kirkland Street is being destroyed since there is no
access to Willow Street. The dust is causing health issues and it is
becoming a problem.
The Mayor implied that she is not sure when it will be finished since
the weather has had a lot to do with completing the work. Mayor
stated Kirkland will be repaired once the construction on Willow is
complete.
Other issues Ms. McDade addressed was the speeding on Kirkland, tall
grass and weeds in their area. She also inquired as to whether they
could get city curbs in their community.
Mayor stated they will try to put some additional speed limit signs on
Kirkland and will try to get the police to patrol that location mare.
The. Mayor advised that the City could not afford to keep an officer in
that location 24 hours. The also advised that extra emphasis will be
given within the next few days.
Mayor stated the new streets that are thorough -fare streets are being
curbed and guttered when engineering allows. The Mayor has visited
and talked to some of the citizens who live on Willow Street, to advise
them the City is not putting up curbs from the Railroad east due to the
fact that if we did it would cause flooding to some of the houses when
it rains. The streets are normall lower than the lots, however, due to
the drainage that runs through that area and the large concrete
drainage that was installed in that location they cannot lower the
street enough to make the water run into the streets and out. If curbs
are placed there, then flooding will occur in some of those houses.
Engineering says the City can not do that.
Mayor stated they are not putting curbs and gutters on all the streets.
The Mayor and Councilman Jenkins informed Ms. McDade that when a
subdivision is developed the individual is responsible for putting in the
streets, along with the curb and gutter.
Discussion continued with the Mayor informing those citizens present
of the study that was conducted to determine which streets are the
most heavily traveled. This year alone the City is spending $1,500,000
dollars in streets to redo 10th Street, Willow Street, Austin, and
Keaton by the Elementary school. There is a long term plan to
eventually redo all the streets in town.
Several other citizens also addressed Council with similar problems.
Willie Jean Samples, 215 Jones Street, addressed the need for a
street light on Jones Street.
Mayor advised that the Electric Department will look into the
problem. Our City ordinance states that a street light is placed at
every intersection or 400 feet.
Gladys Jackson, 309 Kirkland; Dorothy Nubine, 203 Willow; and Ruby
Jean Davis all addressed similar issues:
{ 1 } Traffic {Speeding}
{ 2 } Dust from the street
{3) Weeds and Tall Grass
Mrs. Dorothy Nubine also complained that she cannot get to her
driveway.
Ms. Ruby Jean Davis also addressed a complaint concerning the
construction crew that is working on the road and their lack of
respect for people. They throw their trash and junk everywhere and
don't use proper facilities for the "restroom".
Ms. Davis also complained about the large black garbage bags across
Railroad tracks that has been left there from several months ago.
Mayor implied that it was probably from the community garden.
Chuck Tucker was instructed to take care of this matter.
Mr. Billy J. Hampton also addressed Council to see if they could
possibly expedite construction on Willow. He also addressed safety of
the equipment at the park. City Administrator John Hamilton advised
the City does not own that park. The City leases this property and it
is limited to what is done at the park. However, the play equipment is
checked regularly.
Mayor again summarized by stating all these problems will be looked
into and will do whatever is necessary to alleviate the problems. The
construction crew has a contract to complete the street and presently
the time in the contract has not expired yet.
4. Conduct Public Hearing for Specific Use Permit Request on Abstract
29, R. Bebee Addition, consisting of 1 Acre, property located at 1380
North Stemmons.
Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing open. Mr. Holman,
Attorney At -Law, representing Max and Yvonne Wang owners of the
Sanger Inn.
Mr. Holman addressed City Council concerning the Wang's apposition
to grant the request for this Specific Use Permit. In summary, Mr.
Holiman expressed the fear that granting this Specific Use Permit
would cause significant and negative interference with their business.
Mayor declared Public Hearing Closed.
5. Consider and Possible Action a Zoning Request for Specific Use
Permit on Abstract 29, R. Bebee Addition, consisting of 1 Aere,
property located at 138fl North Stemmons.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to deny request far Specific
Use Permit on Abstract 29, R. Bebee Addition, consisting of 1 Acre.
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried.
�. Consider and Possible Action on purchase of new Police Unit.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to purchase Chevrolet
Lumina, from Hilz Snider Chevrolet at a cost of $14,994.69, taking the
balance of $994.69 out of Vehicle Repairs Budget in the Police
Department. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins.
Motion Carried.
7. Consider and Possible Action for use of Downtown Park.
Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to grant the request from
the First Baptist Church to use Downtown Park on Saturday, May 6, for
a Barbecue and Auction. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins.
Motion Carried.
8. Consider and Possible Action Park Request -Parks Department.
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to grant request of Public
Works Superintendent to purchase a new mower at a cost of $6495.�0
using the $270�.a0 allotment in the current budget and the balance
will be paid with no interest after the first of t7ctober. Seconded by
Councilman Richardson.
Council advised if there will be interest due to bring it back to Council
as to the amount.
�. Consider and Possible Action Library Construction.
Mayor brought Council up to date on the Construction.
The Roofer and Brick Layer are to start on Wednesday.
Ore bid was received on Carpet and two other companies are looking
at the plans to make a possible bid.
The Cabinet bid has been received.
Mayan advised that since the felt paper on the roof has been there so
long it is coming apart. They have decided to put another layer of felt
paper (15 weight) to make sure its protected.
The Sprinkler system is in and the Air Conditioner and Electric is
about through.
City Administrator Mr. Hamilton, provided a current report
concerning total spent on the library construction.
10. Administrative Report
1 } Early Voting for Municipal Election begins Monday, April 17 and
goes through Tuesday, May 2.
2} Architect Art Phelps, contacted by City Engineers Hunter
Associates, was here Monday, April 10, video taping and
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nspecting the downtown sidewalks in order to prepare the
design work for improvements / repair / replacement of the
downtown sidewalks.
3} The City was notified by Public Utility Commission of Texas on
Expanded Area Toll Free Calling that all small city exchanges;
Argyle, Celina, Bartonville, Decatur, Frisco, Justin, Tioga and
Whitesboro were not approved. Denton and Gainesville were the
only ones approved.
City Administrator advised implementation will probably be early
summer or late fall.
4} City Administrator else advised that Denton County Historical
Commission is having a 199C Sesquicentennial celebration far
the County. They would like to have a Committee list by May 1,
and list of events by May 15.
1 1. Any Other Such Matters.
1) Mayor advised the trees need to get planted.
Chuck Tucker, Public Works Superintendent, advised is has
been so muddy, however, it is on his list.
2 } Councilman Richardson inquired as to when is something going
to be done to First Street.
Chuck Tucker stated that he has tried to contact the property
awner who owns the property south of there. Plans include
cleaning the ditch out and putting a horn in that area where he
has a crossing which should alleviate the water problem. He is
waiting until he can contact the property owner.
3 } Mayor stated Easter Egg Hunt was Saturday and lots of kids were
there.
12. Adj ournmentt
Nel Armstrong, Mayor
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