06/17/1991-CC-Minutes-RegularCity Council Meeting
June 17, 1991
Mayor
Mayor NeI Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Wendell Thomas,; Councilman John Berndt,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins anal Councilman Tommy Kincaid
City Manager John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia,
Electric Supt. Larry Yoast, Police Chief Benny Erwin,
Public 'corks Supt. Chuck Tucker, Danny and Brenda
McDaniel, Melvin and Rosie Moore, Sr., Bobby E. Ray,
Representing ARA Living Centers, W. M. Parramore,
Adolphus Miller, Georgia Royal, Treva Anderson, Helen E.
Johnson, Samuel and Taisey Jones, Mae Jones, Ben
leatherall, Don Sable II and Charles Freeman
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. City Manager John
Hamilton gave the invocation which was followed by Mayor Armstrong
leading the pledge to the flag.
Citizen'S Input
Adolphus Miller expressed his concern regarding the property located
at Railroad Ave. Mr. Miller advised that there is so much that gets
piled on that property. This causes a problem He advised he has
killed two snakes in that area. Discussion.
Staff instructed to check with the owners of the property to possibly
get this corrected.
3. Consent Agenda:
a). Approval of minutes / 17 '91
b . Disbursements
Madan was made by Councilman Jenkins and seconded by Councilman
Kincaid to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
4. Conduct Public Hearing for Variance Request - 212 S. Railroad Ave.
Mayor Armstrong called Public Hearing open to the public.
City Council heard approvals far this request from property owners,
Adolphus Miller and Georgia Royal who live in that area Tam Joslin
representing Jim Walter Homes also asked City Council to consider
approval of this request.
5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Variance Request
Railroad Ave.
Discussion followed among City Council concerning requirements on
SF-4 and the lot size.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to grant the variance request
for Melvin and Rosie Moore, Sr. at 212 S. Railroad Ave. -legal
description being Abstract 1241, Sht. 2, Tract 84, and the variance
include permission to build a single-family home under SF-4 and also
includes permission to delete two car garage. Seconded by
Councilwoman Braxton. Motion carried.
DISCUSS1Qn.
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to accept recommendation
from Park Board on the generous donation from Mrs. Chapman to
place a fountain and flag display at the downtown park in memory of
her late husband, at a cost of $5,475.00.
Seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion carried.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding V(lillowood Addition -
Developer Don Sable
Mr. Sable expressed to City Council that they have not been able to
secure aright -a -way from the McDaniel Family to give the Subdivision
a direct access to Loop 138. Discussion followed.
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman
Berndt to table this item to give this a little more time. Motion
carried.
8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Request for Water System
Improvements - Care Inn of Sanger
Discussion. Councilman Berndt made a rnotion to table this item until
the next City Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Motion carried.
0. Consider and Possible Action Regarding ��uthorization to Seek
Proposals on a Used Back -Hoe - Water Department
Councilman Berndt made the motion to seek bids on a used back -hoe
for the Water Dept., not to exceed $10,500. Seconded by Councilman
Thomas. Motion carried.
10, Consider and Possible Action Regarding Sewer Collection System
Improvements
Mayor Armstrong stated on May 20, 199 ]. Workshop they discussed
that the City had planned to do a proposed sewer interceptor line
through the proposed Willowood Addition at a cost of $110,000,
however, due to the budget funds not being as great as the City
anticipated, staff was recommending an alternative.
Recommendation from staff after discussion with consulting engineers
was to consider constructing a new sewer line from the upper lift
station to the lower lift station on Old Hi,hway 77. This would remove
from service, the upper lift station and could remedy some of the
problems with our system in the Loop 138JHighway 77 area.
Estimating cost would run about $35,000. Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to authorize staff to proceed
with preliminary design of the sewer annexation system as outlined in
Memorandum #832. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion
carried.
1 1. Consider anal Possible Action Regarding Appointment to Local Fire
Pension Board
Motion was made by Councilman Thomas to nominate Councilman
Jerry Jenkins to the Fire Pension Board. Seconded by Councilman
Berndt Motion carried.
12. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #09-91 Creating a
Beautification Committee.
This item was tabled to allow the Beautification Committee time to
review this ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins and seconded by Councilman
Berndt to table action on Ordinance #09-4� 1 creating a Beautification
Board. Motion carried.
13. Consider and Possible Action Regarding E�,ppointrnents to Boards and
Commissions
Mayor Armstrong stated she would like confirmation from the City
Council on her reappointment of these four (4) members to the
Library Board.
Esta L. Morgan
Helen Bounds
Darwin Sargent
Sherry Muir
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councihnan
Thomas that: Esta L. Morgan, Helen Bounds, Dorwin Sargent, and
Sherry Muir be reappointed to the Library Board. Motion carried.
lanning and Zoning CommissionBoard until new membert
ould be appointed �o the vacancy on board.
14. City Administration Report
City Manager reported on the following:
a). Sales tax collection for June was $20,521.6?.
This amount is due to an audit in the Comptroller's Office and
increased retail activity.
b). City Manager identified the following streets for reconstruction:
Sixth Street
'good N. Willow 325 ft.
liRow N. Locust 33U ITS
tUalnut W. Tenth 2�0 ft.
�Ualnut
Church N. Marshall 23fl .
Oak Street
South from Church 15� ft.
Church N. Marshall 225 ft.
Mayor Armstrong stated this list does include the street behind
Care Inn and ''wood Street from loth to Access Road; however,
these streets will be done also.
dvised he hopes to get the draft
Board for their review assuming he can get a quorumS
Hopefully the draft budget will be presented to them by July lst
d. Due to staff error, the Planning and Zoning meeting of June 6th
to consider a Specific Use Permit for a residential home for the
aged at S®4 Third was not necessary since the lot was zoned
B-1. The only requirement is a variance request which will be
an agenda item on July lst.
l5. Any Other Such Matters:
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City Cauncil
July 17 1991
Meeting
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Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman John Berndt, Councilman Wendell Thomas,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins, and Councilman Tommy
Kincaid
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City Manager John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia,
Electric Supte Larry Yoast, Police Chief Benny Erwin,
Public Works Supt. Chuck Tucker, Bobby Ray for ARA
Living Centers, Linda McCuller, A. L. Beevers, Eunice Gray,
Terry Jones, Esta Ashcraft, Teresa Calvert, Nancy Smith,
Esta Lou Morgan, Dorwin Sargent, Garland Thornton, Pat
Fleissner, Linda Hewlett, and Bill McClellan
1. Mayar Armstrang called the meeting to order, gave the invacation,
which was followed by the pledge to the :Flag.
2. Citizen's Input be Esta Ashcraft be Chairpere>on of "Keep Sanger Beautiful
Committee" began by thanking Council fc�r their support and
cooperation. Mrs. Ashcraft continued by reporting on the Committee's
accomplishments in the last few years and their most recent which
was entering the Keep Texas Beautiful Contest - sponsored by Keep
Texas Beautiful Organization and Highway Department which was held
at the Governor's Awards Luncheon in Plano -- Sanger ranking in the
middle of 67 participants.
Mrs. Ashcraft also reported an the program and the accomplishments
for the recycling pragrarn. Volunteers estimated that
approximately ten ( la) tons of material have been recycled. Among
the other programs they have initiated, was the Clean-up Campaigns
and this summer the committee started "Yard of the Month" Program.
Mrs. Ashcraft continued by presenting the certificate that was awarded
to them at the Gavernor's Award Luncheon for Keep Texas Beautiful.
3. Consent Agenda:
a). Approve Minutes 6j 17/91
b). Disbursements
c). Approve Payment for Calvert
d). Tree Planting Grants
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda.
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
Agenda
�. Conduct Public Hearing: far Variance Request - 8Q4 N. Third Street