12/18/2023-CC-Minutes-RegularCITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 20231 6:00 PM
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING = 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Parks &Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw and Police Lieutenant Justin Lewis.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on a contract with MHS Planning &Design for the conceptual design of the
proposed Downtown Park in an amount not to exceed $63,550.00.
Director Nolting provided an overview of the item.
David Ship, Project Manager MHS Planning &Design, provided an overview of the
process, timeframe of completion, public engagement, and gathering public input.
Discussion ensued regarding using the park year-round, assessing the structures, and
incorporating the lumber yard style.
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2. Discussion regarding issuing an official request for the expansion of the Sanger North
Substation to Brazos Electric Cooperative and the execution of all necessary documents
between parties for feasibility.
City Manager Noblitt provided Cl" overview of the item and of the meeting with Brazos.
Discussion ensued regarding the expansion of the substation, capital expenses, the
City's Transmission Operator, feasibility study, and rate structure.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding Item 5 of the consent agenda.
City Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the Chamber Agreement.
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6:43 p.m.
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Parks &Recreation Director Ryan Notting, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw and Police Lieutenant Justin Lewis.
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the December 4, 2023,
meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action on a contract with MHS Planning &Design for the
conceptual design of the proposed Downtown Park in an amount not to exceed
$63,550.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
5. Consideration and possible action on a contract between the City of Sanger and the
Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
6. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to issue an official
request for the expansion of the Sanger North Substation to Brazos Electric
Cooperative and the execution of all necessary documents between parties for
feasibility.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea. Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Chick requested an overview of approved development projects.
City Manager Noblitt stated the status of ongoing projects and that they would receive a
presentation from NewGen Strategies and Solutions in February.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7. Atmos -Rider GCR Rate Filing Docket 10170 11-29-23
8. Change Orders executed by the City Manager's Office
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ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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