05/15/1995-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council Meeting
May 15, 1995
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilman Jack Richardson, Councilman Joe Bell,
Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Tommy
Kincaid
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric
Superintendent Lary Yoast, Lisa Hardy Sanger Courier, Kenneth Richardson,
Kate Richardson, Jane Richardson, Jimmy Lois Jackson, Wanda Ervin, Oretha
Roachell, Mickey Roachell, Brenda James, Mike James, Frank Rodgers, Shelley
Ruland, Kenny Ruland, Mel Higginbotham, Dennis Wills, C.S. Lyon, Vicky
Elieson
1. Mayor Armstrong called meeting to order. City Administrator John Hamilton led the
invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Seat New Council Members -Oath of Office
(a) Mayor proceeded to administer Oath of Office to the following:
Glen Ervin, Place 3
Tommy Kincaid, Place 1
Jack Richardson, Place 5
(b} Mayor presented Jerry Jenkins, (Mayor Pro-Tem} with a plaque representing 1Q
years of service on the Council.
2. Consent Agenda.
a) Approve Minutes
b) Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilman Bell to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilman Kincaid. Motion Carried.
3. Citizen's Input.
None
4. Consider and Possible Action on Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to nominate Tommy Kincaid as Mayor Pro-
Tem. Seconded by Councilman Richardson.
Councilman Bell moved that nominations cease. Seconded by Councilman Richardson.
Motion Carried.
5. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution R8-95 -First Time Home Buyer Assistance.
Motion was made by Councilmman Kincaid to approve Resolution RS-95 approving the S
applicants for the First Time Home Buyer Assistance. Seconded by Councilman Braxton.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas, approving the award of
Texas Home Investment Partnership (HOIViE) Program Funds for First -Time Home Buyer
Assistance.
Motion Carried.
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6. Consider and Possible Action on Resolution R9-95 - Housing Rehabilitation Grant
Application.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to approve Resolution R9-95 for the
Housing Rehabilitation Grant Applicants. Seconded by Councilman Richardson.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas, approving the award of
Texas Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Funds for Housing Rehabilitation.
Motion Carved.
7. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Change from SF-2 (Single-Family-2) to SF-
1 (Single-Family4) in the Indian Springs Subdivision Phase II. Property is located west
on Duck Creek Road.
Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing opened.
Frank Rodgers, Shelley Roland and Kenny Roland, Co -Owners of the Indian Springs
Project were present to address any questions concerning the project. Mr. Rodgers did
state that their intentions were to upgrade the subdivision in order to accommodate a
larger home.
No one spoke against.
Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing closed.
8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Change from SF-2 (Single-Family-2)
to SF-1 (Single-Family-1) in the Indian Springs Subdivision Phase II. Property is located
west on Duck Creek Road.
Discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to approve the zoning change from SF-2 to SF-
1 in Indian Springs Subdivision Phase II and to also approve the name change on the
street in the same subdivision. Seconded by Councilman Richardson.
Motion Carried.
9. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Final Subdivision Plat for Dorwin Sargent, Freese
Drive, Abstract 1241, Lots 8-16, Black A, Sargent Addition, SF-3.
Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing open.
No one spoke for or against.
Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing closed.
10. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Final Subdivision Plat for Dorwin Sargent,
Freese Drive, Abstract 1241, Lots 8-16, Block A, Sargent Addition, SF-3.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to accept final subdivision plat for Dorwin
Sargent, Freese Drive, Abstract 1241, Lots 8-16, Block A, Sargent Addition, SF-3.
Seconded by Councilman Bell.
Motion Carved.
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11. Consider and Possible Action of Economic Development Consultant.
Mr. Higginbotham addressed Council with a draft proposal to implement a plan aimed at
attracting a commercial venture to tourism and recreation in Sanger.
Discussed.
Mayor Armstrong suggested to Council that they talk to Springer and the two banks and
set a meeting to work out a definite plan.
Item Tabled.
12. Consider and Possible Action Designation of Voting Member to North Central Texas
Council of Governments.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to nominate Mayor Armstrong as a designated
Voting Member to North Texas Council of Governments. Seconded by Councilman Bell.
Motion Carried.
13. Consider and Possible Action Authorize Bids -Library Furnishings.
Discussed were the Library Furnishings.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to autharize bids for Library Furnishings.
Seconded by Councilman Richardson.
Motion Carried.
14. Consider and Possible Action of Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer.
Motion was made by Councilman Bell to approve Fire Mazshall Bob Hagemann's duties
to include Code Enforcement for the next four (4) months at the compensation noted in
packet (an additional $200). Seconded by Councilman Kincaid.
Motion Carried.
15. Consider and Possible Action of Appointment of Alternate Municipal Judge.
Item Tabled until a later date.
16. Consider and Possible Action Authorize Bids Announcement -Downtown Sidewall�
Repairs /Renovation.
Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to authorize bid announcement for
downtown sidewalk repairs and renovations. Seconded by Councilman Ervin.
Motion Carried.
17. Consider and Possible Action for use of Downtown Park - Sanger Sellabration.
Motion was made by Councilman Bell that we approve the use of downtown park for the
Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce on September 9, 1995 for the Annual Sanger
Sellabration. Seconded by Councilman Ervin.
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18. Consider and Possible Action on Abandonment of Easement loth (5L Bolivar, Zelma Faye
King.
Discussed.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid that this request be rejected. Seconded by
Councilman Ervin.
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19. Administrative Report.
(1) Larry Yoast, Electric Superintendent, gave a brief report on the meeting the
Mayor, John Hamilton and himself had with Brazos Representative Frank
Bushnell.
Mr. Yoast stated that Brazos had amended the original proposed contract. 1'he
new proposed contract had every issue addressed that was a concern from the last
proposed contract. The new contract is almost identical to the old one. There
were some items that had to stay the same due to regulation set by PUC.
Mr. Yoast felt assured this new proposed � year contract with a 3 year
cancellation had addressed every issue the engineer had indicated.
(2) John Hamilton, City Administrator, stated the Beautification Board had submitted
their entry into Keep Texas Beautiful Program. If successful, a $35,000 grant will
be awarded for Beautification of the Community.
(3) Larry Yoast, Electric Superintendent, resigned effective May 24, 1995.
(4} John Hamilton, City Administrator, advised he has talked to street contractor, SIT
Paving, and expressed concern regarding Keaton Road construction.
Mr. Wall assured Mr. Hamilton that all street projects will be completed by
August.
(5) Public Works has posted two (2) Utility Workers positions.
(6) City Hall will be closed Memorial Day, May 29, 1995.
20. Any Other Such Matters.
(1) Mayor Armstrong advised Library Board is still trying to decide on the carpet for
the library.
(2) Mayor Armstrong stated she was unhappy with the big sign that was placed in
town. It is legal and the zoning was changed without Council knowing what
would be placed at that location.
Mayor Armstrong asked City Administrator, John Hamilton, to review the sign
ordinance to prevent this from happening again.
21. Adjournment.
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