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11/16/1992-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council Meeting November 16, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman John Berndt, Councilman Jerry Jenkins, and Councilman Tommy Kincaid PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia, Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Electric Superintendent Larry Yoast, Police Chief Benny Erwin, Mary & Mark McKenzie, Glenn Shaw, Garland Thornton, C. G. McNeill, J. P. Hampton, L. T. Quisenberry, Terry Jones, Wendell Thomas, Joe Skiles, Jay Beavers, Stacie J. Test, DDS, Margaret: O°rear, Mary Copeland, Johnnie Butts, Jacqueline Rutherford, Betty Hughes and Gene Hughes 1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Councilman Madden gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. 2. CONSENfi AGENDA a}. Approve Minutes b}. Disbursements c). Payment # 1-Caldwell Tanks, 290,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank d}. Payment #2-J. L. Myers, 300 GPM Water Supply Well Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried. 3. Citizen's Input - None 4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider honing Request from SF-3 to MF-1, Original Town Sanger, Blk. 54, Lot 2 { 108, ?th Street} and Lot 1 ( 113 N. 6th) Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hecw�ring open and asked if there was anyone that needed to speak for or a€;ainst. Mr. Gene Hughes presented a set of floor plans so City Council could review. Mr. Hughes stated that the triplex would 'be on 6th Street and on 7th there would be two separate houses. Mr. Hughes was trying to amend his original proposal in which he was requesting a zoning change to build two 1:riplexes. Discussion. Those present speaking against the zoning request were the following: Mark &Mary McKenzie, J. P. Hampton-11J,3 Na. 6th, Lyndell T. Quisenberry, Jacqueline Rutherford, Harvey W. Thomas and Glenn Shaw. Property owners expressed concern over, 1 }. How the neighborhood would be afi'ected. 2}. Standard of living would be lowered. 3-3—�It would bring a constant turnover. 4}. Lower property values. 5 j. Create a traffic jam 6). Wanted it to remain SF. Margaret O'rear, 200 VYcLyne Drive, stated it was her understanding that Mr. Hughes was trying to build a place for senior citizens to live. If he does build this, there won't be that much traffic. She stated if Sanger is to continue to grow, they need this in Sanger. Mr. Shaw stated that you cannot have deed restrictions requiring only senior citizens to live there and there is no way this can be enforced. Mayor Armstrong stated Council was aw&7e of this. Discussion continued. Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing closed. a 1 I r ?% ee; ``j ¢3 k 5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding �'.oning Request from SF-3 to MF-1, Original Town Sanger, Blk. 54, Lot 2 (108 7th Street) and Lot 1 (113 N. 6th) Councilman Jenkins made the motion that the request to change zoning from SF-3 to MF 1, Original Town Sanger, Blk. 54, Lot 2 (108 7th Street) and Lot 1 (113 N. 6th) be denied. Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried with one no vote. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Improvements to Bolivar Street - Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Some members from the Economic Development Committee were present: Garland Thornton, Joe Skiles, Stacie Test; Jay Beavers, and Terry Jones. Joe Skiles made a presentation and the items presented before City Council were improvements to Bolivar Street to encourage growth. Their goal is to get something built that would be an "eye catcher" to those coming through Sanger. A sketch was presented to give Council an idea of what they are proposing. Cost estimates was $25,000. They emphasized that they would like for City Council to consider this proposal and it certainly will improve the appearance of Sanger from the expressway. Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Berndt to instruct staff to proceed with drawing up some plans, cost estimates, and directions as to where the money will come from in cooperation with Chamber of Commerce Development Committee to see how we can develop this. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. 7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Authorization to Advertise For Bids on New Police Patrol Vehicle Motion was made by Council Kincaid to authorize advertisement for bids on new police patrol vehicle. Seconded by Councilman Madden. Motion carried. Councilman Berndt made the motion to amend bid specifications to include a vehicle that has a police package. Seconded by Councilman Jenkins. Motion carried. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Authorization to Advertise For Bids on New Radio System for Non -Public Safety Departments Councilman Jenkins made the motion to authorize staff to advertise for bids on new radio system for non-public safety departments as presented. Seconded by Councilman Berndt. Motion carried. 9. City Administration Report City Administrator reported on the following: a}. The underground petroleum removal project is near completion. b}. City employee, Bobby Swan, has resigned and accepted a position with Lone Star Gas in Denton. c}. Members of Volunteer Fire Department, Craig jNaggoner, Jeff McNeill, and Keith Newton, are attending classes at National Fire Academy in Maryland, November 16th - 20th. d}. City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving holiday. e}. Thursday evening, November 19th at 6:44 p.m., the Electric Department will start stringing Christmas lights. f}. Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday to consider a request to convert an existing carport to a bedroom and a single car garage. g}. New computerized system for meter reading will be installed t+Vednesday and staff will be trained. City Administrator stated that Sanger has been designated by the Corp of Engineers as one site that will be receiving information regarding high water boat ramps. b}. Councilman Berndt asked if City can officially support zoning regulation around the lake. Mayor Armstrong stated they wrote to County Judge and stated they will be happy to work with them. c}. Mayor Armstrong stated that the Library Board is visiting Sachse, Thursday, and meeting will be with City Manager, Lloyd Henderson. They will be going down there to see their new Library and how they got funding. They did get some grant money and State funding. 11. Meting adjourned. tY Seeretary Mayor