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Richard Muir also stated in regards to growth, that about a year ago
there was talk about a connecting road between McReynolds Road
and 455; and since the City has the water tower located in that area,
improvement of Willow Street could encourage development in that
area.
Discussion followed concerning direction of growth and what streets
to do this summer. Mayor Armstrong alp>o stated that there is a
drainage problem on Willow and there are three houses that floods
most of the time whenever it rains and it needs to be addressed. In
repairing that street, it will take care of the drainage problem. Mayor
hopes that maybe both streets, Willow anal Keaton can be done this
summer.
Discussion followed concerning financing of the projects with
Certificates of Obligation versus a Bond EClection.
Mayor Armstrong continued to address any other concerns citizens
might have.
Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing closed.
3. Meeting adjourned.
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City Secretary
MINUTES: City Council Meeting
April 4, 1994
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Russell Madden, Councilman Tommy Kincaid,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins anti Councilman Jack
Richardson
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PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie
Chavez, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Public Works
Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Sally Stratso-Sanger
Courier, Garland Thornton, Fire Chief Bill Murrell, Fire
Marshall Bob Hagemann, Joe ;Bell and Glenn Ervin
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Councilman
Richardson gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to
the flag.
. CONSENT AGENDA
a}. Approve Minutes -Workshop Meeting & Regular Meeting
b}. Disbursements
c}. Proclamation #P2-94-Texas Archeology Awareness Week,
April 9-16th
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda
Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
3. Citizen°s Input -None
4. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding Capital Improvements Program
Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing open.
No one was present to speak for or against this item.
Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing closed.
5. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Resolution #R3-94 -Notice of
Intent to Issue $2,850,000 Combination Tax and Utility System Junior
Lien Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1994
Motion was made by Councilman Madden to adopt Resolution #R3-94
which states:
RESOLUTION #R3-94
DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
TAX AND UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1994
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. Discussion Regarding Multi -Family Zoned, {Triplex}, 1002 Church
Street, Sherry Lewis
Sherry Lewis was not present to speak regarding this item.
7. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Arson Reward Program -Fire
Chief Bill Murrell, Fire Department
Bob Hageman, Fire Marshall, addressed City Council regarding fire
department's recommendation that the reward for arson be increased
from $250 to $1,000 which would be payable for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of person or persons committing an act of
arson within the city limits.
Fire Department also would like to post four metal 24°° X 36" signs at
the entrance to the City and four additional 8" X 8°' plastic signs would
be posted in high pedestrian traffic areas.
,ost for the signs would be approximately $250.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to amend current ordinance
and increase the arson reward ordinance to change the amount to
$1,000.00 and also to purchase the needed signs to implement this
program. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried.
$• Consider and Possible Action Awarding Police
Vehicle Bid
The following bid was received on 4J4/94 at 2:3Q p•m•:
COMPANY NA_MF
A�N_T BID
Hilz-Snider Chevrolet
Sanger, Texas C 1994 4 Dr., Caprice Classic}
$14,356.15
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid to accept the bid from Hilz-
Snider Chevrolet on a 1994 Caprice Clas;,ic Police Car in the amount o
$14,386.15. Seconded by Councilman Richardson, f
Motion carried.
g• Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #U2-94 - Avera
Billing Option -Electric ge
Discussion. Item tabled to allow staff to calculate same bills usin the
different options on average billing. g
1�• Consider and Possible Action Regarding Denton County's Re Tonal
Thoroughfare Plan g
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins that staff write a Ietter to
NTCOG Regional Transportation Committee, a strong letter of protest
in regards to 455 from the split east of Sanger all the way to Bolivar,
that it should be a major thoroughfare. Seconded by Councilman
Kincaid. Nlotian carried.
11. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Upper Trinity Regional Water
District Contract
Discussion.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins that the City of Sanger
affirms Revised Exhibit B for 50Q,gpp mgcl from the Upper Trinity
Regional Water District as contracted and �appraved on May 7, 1992.
Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton. Motion carried.
1 �• Ciiy Administration Report
City Administrator reported on the following items:
a}. City Administrator John Hamilton reported that the Easter E
Hunt was held on Saturday morning. gg
Mayor Armstrong mentioned that there were slot of kids there
at the park. She also publicly thanked Peggy Sanford for the
excellent job of coordinating the Easter Egg Hunt.
b}. The Annual Rabies Clinic is scheduled for April 9, 9:�t3 a.m. to
3:t�a p.rn. at the park.
c}. Within the next couple of weeks the Lions Club will be using the
downtown park, for a broom and map sale.
13. Any Other Such Matters
a}. Councilwoman Braxton reported about a problem on East Willow
regarding a iaridge not being repaired.
City Administrator stated that when th.e contractors put that
water line in, they failed to repair it; Y.�owever, they have been
notified.
Councilwoman Braxton advised to please let that property owner
know the City was not at fault.
b). Mayor Armstrong referred to a letter regarding the closure of
the landfill. She advised that itt has been taken care of.
Mayor Armstrong summarized some of the actions taken by the
Legislative Policy Committee regarding community and
economic development in relation to alcohol on City property,
weedy lots, and dilapidated structures.
Councilman Jenkins asked the Fire Marshall a question
regarding condemnation proceedings on burned out structures.
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hat had to be followed in order to avoid a lawsuit. M
d}. Councilman Jenkins asked regarding Mrs. Shaw's problem on
Diane Drive,
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comesroblem when Phase III s •through
is property •.allowi draini the street,
e). Councilman Jenkins asked if there was a possible water leak
somewhere around Bill Enlow's House.
Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker advised he would
look into it
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Chuck Tucker advised he has started to patch streets and he will
take care of it.
g). Councilman Madden asked City Administrator status of water
leak at Fatty Falls.
City Administrator advised he had talked to Eddie Branham,
Public Works Foreman, about the leak and he had located it;
however, he could not report whether it was repaired or not
City Secretary