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MEETING MINUTES SANGER
FEBRUARY 20, 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 01 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,
Finance Director Clayton Gray, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Human
Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Director of Economic Development Shani
Bradshaw, Fire Chief David Pennington, Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, and Police
Lieutenant Justin Lewis
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Presentation and overview of the Annual Financial Report and related audit by
BrooksWatson &Co for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023
Director Gray introduced John Watson, who provided a presentation and overview of
the audit
Discussion ensued regarding pension liability, TMRS contributions, percentage of COLA
for retirees, bond fund expenditures, deposits from Developers, audit adjustments,
internal control measures, and policy recommendations
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2 Discussion on a contract with Half Associates, Inc for the conceptual design of the
proposed Porter Sports Park Phase II in an amount not to exceed $80,500
Director Bradshaw provided an overview of the item, including the scope of services
and funding the 4B Development Board will provide
Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe for meeting with citizens and stakeholders,
the length of the project, connecting both sides of Porter Park, and the existing park
acreage
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 6 50 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 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, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Finance Director Clayton Gray, Controller Danielle Stanford, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan
Nolting, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton, Director of Economic
Development Shani Bradshaw, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Fire Chief David Pennington,
Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, and Police Lieutenant Justin Lewis, and Municipal Court
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Administrator Christy Dyer
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Gann
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council
REPORTS
3 Presentation of Fire Services, including but not limited to an overview of the
operations, staff, and needs
Fire Chief Pennington provided a presentation and overview of Fire & EMS services
Discussion ensued regarding the rolling stock, the new Medic that was purchased, a
future station, and the new ladder truck, which should be delivered in November
CONSENT AGENDA
4 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the February 2, 2024, meeting
5 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the February 3, 2024, meeting
6 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the February 5, 2024, meeting
7 Consideration and possible action on a contract with Half Associates, Inc for the
conceptual designs of the proposed Porter Sports Park Phase II in an amount not to
exceed $80,500, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
8 Consideration and possible action on a Revised Interlocal Cooperation Contract (ICC)
with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the FTA Program
9 Consideration, acknowledgement, and acceptance of the annual financial report and
related audit by BrooksWatson & Co for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023
10 Consideration and possible action on the TXShare Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
between the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the City of Sanger and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett
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Voting Yea Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously
ACTION ITEMS
11 Consideration and possible action on authorizing staff to issue a Request for
Application (RFA) for a Bank Depository
Director Gray provided an overview of the item
Discussion ensued regarding depositories, investments with other financial institutions,
and publication of the RFA
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon
Voting Yea Councilmember Bilyeu, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously
12 Consideration and possible action on the purchase of 117 water meters and radio
transmitters ranging in size from 1"to 4"as part of the implementation of the city-
wide AMI/meter replacement project, and authorize the City Manager to execute said
agreement
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item
Discussion ensued regarding the meters used by residential and commercial
customers, the number of meters that will be replaced, and the installation performed
by a third party
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Bilyeu
Voting Yea Councilmember Chick, Councilmember Dillon, and Councilmember Gann
Motion passed unanimously
13 Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Ana Site Construction for relocation of water and sewer utilities and
associated betterments for the I-35 Expansion Project
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item and the company
Discussion ensued regarding the bid breakdown, the project timeframe, betterments,
TxDOT reimbursement, and moving and relocating the utilities
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Voting Yea Councilmember Barrett, Councilmember Chick, and Councilmember Dillon
Motion passed unanimously
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional requests.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
14. Financial Statements November 2023 and December 2023
15. Disbursement Report December 2023 and January 2024
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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