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MEETING MINUTES SANG ER
FEBRUARY 05, 2024, 6:00 PM
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 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, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Finance
Director Clayton Gray, and Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jenana Staton
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code
Section 551 087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS,
This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting
(1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental
body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations, or (2) to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1)
- Astra Companies
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Council convened into executive session at 6 01 p m
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 7 06 p m
No action taken
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No additional discussion
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 7 06 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 19 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa 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, Finance Director Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services
Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting,
Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jenana Staton, and Police Chief Tyson
Cheek
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mayor Muir gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Sherry Knighton, 2311 Autumn Breeze, spoke regarding downtown businesses, the Senior
Center and asked about the City Council's vision
CONSENT AGENDA
1 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting
2 Consideration and possible action on the 2024 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and the Sanger Youth Sports Association, and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement
3 Consideration and possible action on the 2024 Facility Use Agreement between the City
of Sanger and the Sanger Softball Association, and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement
4 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 02-02-24, amending the budget for the
2023-2024 fiscal year and authorizing amended expenditures as provided, providing
for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict, providing a cumulative clause, providing for
a severability clause, and providing a savings clause, an establishing an effective date
5 Consideration and possible action to purchase one new Ram 3500 Tradesman for
Water Department and one new RAM 2500 Tradesman 4x4 for the Street Department
from Grapevine Dodge utilizing the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
6 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duncan Retail, being 5 770
acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the east side of the I-35
Frontage Road approximately 60 feet north of the intersection of I-35 Frontage Road
and S 5th Street
Mayor Muir removed Item 6 of the Consent Agenda, stating the applicant had
withdrawn the item and requested a 30-day extension
Motion to approve Items 1-5 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Chick Voting Yea Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Dillon, and
Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously
No action was taken on Item 6 of the Consent Agenda
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
7 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a variance from Chapter 10, Section 10 105
to allow a variance from the required right-of-way of 50 feet along Mesa Drive and to
allow for a right-of-way of 40 feet to match the existing road for a property on the
west side of Mesa Drive and located at 2010 Duck Creek Road
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 27 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item, stating other lots along Mesa
Drive hav a 40-foot Right-of-Way
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 29 p m
8 Conduct a public hearing on a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Farmers
Market, on the west end 8 17 acres of land described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR
165, zoned as Business District 2 (B-2) and generally located on the east side of I-35
at the intersection of South Stemmons and Wood Street
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7 29 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item requesting renewal of the SUP
Amber Withworth-Spigner, 707 S 5th Street, spoke in favor of the item, stating that
they had a successful year and had received approval to accept SNAP benefits
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7 32 p m
ACTION ITEMS
9 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Duck Creek Ridge, being
1 010 acres, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the south side of
Duck Creek Road at the intersection of Duck Creek Road and Mesa Drive
Director Hammonds recommends denial of the item due to the Engineering comments
not being satisfied
Discussion ensued regarding other lots along Mesa Drive with a 40-foot Right-of-Way,
the variance approved by the Board of Adjustment, and the building on the existing
lot
Motion to deny due to the Engineering comments not being satisfied made by
Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Barrett
Voting Yea Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously
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10 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No 02-04-24 for a Specific Use Permit
to allow for a Farmers Market, on the west end 8 17 acres of land described as A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 165, zoned as Business District 2 (B-2) and generally located on the
east side of I-35 at the intersection of South Stemmons and Wood Street
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item
Discussion ensued regarding extending the duration of the SUP to allow for a two-year
permit and the Market's success
Motion to approve and extend the permit for a period of two (2) years made by
Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Gann
Voting Yea Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon
Motion passed unanimously
11 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-01, authorizing the Sanger Police
Department to pursue grant funding from the state in order to purchase new body
worn cameras for the police department
Chief Cheek provided an overview of the item
Discussion ensued regarding the warranty, upgrades, and the City's matching funding
requirements
111 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu
Voting Yea Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously
12 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-02, action authorizing the Sanger
Police Department to pursue grant funding from the state in order to purchase new in-
car cameras for the police department
Chief Cheek provided an overview of the item
Discussion ensued regarding the new camera system's warranty, upgrades,
capabilities, and payment options if the grant is awarded
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember Gann
Voting Yea Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Bilyeu, and Councilmember Chick
Motion passed unanimously
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future items were provided to Staff
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
13. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - 01-24-2024
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code:
Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS;
This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting:
(1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental
body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1).
- Astra Companies
No additional discussion regarding Section 551.087.
Section 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
- City Attorney
Council convened into executive session at 8:01 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 12:20 a.m.
Motion to approve the City Attorney's performance, contract, and raise as discussed
made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Barrett, and Councilmember Gann.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 12:20 a.m.
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