10/07/1991-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTE S.
MEMBERS
PRESENT.
__ OTHERS
PRESENT.
City Council Meeting
October 7, 1991
Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman Tommy Kincaid,
Councilman Wendell Thomas, and Councilman John
Berndt
City Manager Jahn Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia,
Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Esta Ashcraft
and Tweedi Jones - Sanger Beautification Board, Benny
Johnsen - Frontier Waste Management, Betty Johnson -
Sanger Courier, Elaine Schad - Denton Record Chronicle
L Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation
which was followed by the pledge to the flag.
2. Consent Agenda: (a) Approve Minutes of 9j 16j91
Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman
Jenkins to approve Consent Agenda Motion carried.
3. Citizen's Input; None
. Consider and Possible Action to Designate Cleanup Day -Sanger
Beautification Board
Esta Ashcraft and Tweedi Jones representing Sanger Beautification
Board were requesting Council to designate November 2, the first
Saturday in November, as Cleanup Day. Mrs. Ashcraft pointed out that
it would be for the following.
a). Specified only for residential areas.
b). Strong emphasis from Loop 138 to City limits - high exposure
area.
c). Dumpsters to be set up, possibly at the Church of Christ Parking
Lot.
d). Cleanup Day will start at 8wOO a.m. and end at 12.DO noon.
Councilman Thomas made the motion to set November 2 as the
designated Cleanup Day for Sanger as requested by the Sanger
Beautification Board. Seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion
carried.
5. Benny Johnson, Frontier Waste Management, to Discuss Solid Waste
Rates
Benny Johnson with Frontier Waste Management presented Council
with some information concerning their proposal requesting a solid
waste rate increase. The increase proposed was 2.7w per customer.
tem.
was tabled to be rescheduled for the next City Counci
l Meeting to
__ allow City Council time to study the prapasaL
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #411-91, Annexing
Sanger Cemetery
Councilman Jenkins made the motion to adopt Ordinance #411-91.
Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton.
CRDINANCE # 11-91
Annexing Sanger Cemetery
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A TRACT OF LAND CONTIGUOUS
AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY,
TEXAS; ABSTRACT #29, SHEET 4, RUBEN BEBEE, CONSISTING
OF 23.6 ACRES (SANGER CEMETERY), AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion carried.
7. Nominate Candidate to Denton Central Appraisal District Board
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to nominate Jon Beck or any
other candidate the Sanger School District might nominate to the
Denton Central Appraisal Board Seconded by Councilman Thomas.
Motion carried.
8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Water Well
City Manager gave a brief summary on this item which was followed by
a short discussion.
Mayor Armstrong also stated that the Utility Board has met on this
item and has examined all the material and has unanimously approved
on the following recommendations.
a}. To proceed with the drilling of the well.
b. To refinance the existing revenue bands extending bond
payments to 2011 and reducing interest rates on the 1982 and
1985 Bond Issues.
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to authorize staff to proceed
with the preparation for the drilling of the new water well and
refinancing packet. Motion carried. (Side A, #412)
9. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Ordinance #020-91, TMRS
Updated Service Credits
Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to adopt Ordinance
#{320-91 -TMRS Updated Service Credits. Seconded by Councilman
Jenkins.
ORDINANCE #20-91
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT
GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM,
"UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM ON AN ANNUAL
BASIS FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF
SUCH SYSTEM WHO AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ALLOWANCE
ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF SANGER; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ORDINANCE.
Motion carried.
1Q. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Agreement with
Denton County -Railroad Ave. {Side A, #412}
Motion was made by Councilman Jenkins to approve Interlocal
Agreement with Denton County regarding Railroad Avenue in the
amount of $8�a.t7a by Councilman Thomas. Motion carried.
11. (14.) City Administration Report
City Manager reported on the following issues.
a}. The RaT. to extend Acker Street was closed on September 30,
The City now owns a 40 ft. section of the lot which already
contains water and sewer lines.
City Manager also stated that 91-92 budget contains $4iJ,C}00 to
improve Holt Street to Keeton Road. If the County Bond Road
Improvement passes in November, which Keeton Road is
scheduled on that, he has already talked to Commissioner Hill
and about getting Keeton Road Improvements to be the first on
the list.
City Manager also discussed the possibility of taking $4�,C1G10
that is scheduled for Keeton and transferring it to Holt Road to
use to improve Acker Street from Elm, north to 455.
Brief discussion.
bj. City Auditor, John Graves, C.PA., has assigned his audit to Bill
Spore with whom Mr. Graves has a working agreement. The
audit cost is still $4,250.
c�. Mr. Boyd Cole, F.E., Inspector with the Texas Health
Department, has inspected the work at the landfill and verbally
advised that our closure has passed inspection.
d}. City Manager advised ARA Living Centers will accommodate the
City of Sanger's demand for a Pro-Rata Agreement.
Concensus of Council to instruct staff to contact ARA to dray¢ up
the Pro -Rats Agreement with their attorney instead of the City
being out the expense.
12. {15.) Any Other Such Matters
a). Councilman Thomas stated that on Marshall Street by
Mrs. Cudd's residence, they cannot back their car into the street
due to the curb that has recently been put in.
Chuck Tucker, Public Works Superintendent, advised he would
take care of the problem tomorrovr.
Mayor Armstrong also stated she would like City Crews to start
picking up limbs again.
13. � 11.) Consider and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Landfill
Purchase
No action taken.
14. � 12). Executive Session According to Article 5251-17, �,%rnon's Civil
Statutes, (f}, Negotiations for Acquisition of Real Property
Mayor Armstrong convened the City Council into executive session at
7A7 p.m.
Mayor Armstrong reconvened the City Council from executive session
at 7:52 p.m.
15. (13.) Consider and Possible Action Regarding Executive Session
No action taken.
1S. Meeting adjourned.
Mayor
MINUTES: City Council Meeting
October 21, 1991
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton,
Councilman Jerry Jenkins, Councilman John Berndt,
and Councilman Tommy Kincaid
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Councilman Wendell Thomas
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager John Hamilton, City Secretary Rosalie Garcia,
Public Works Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Electric
Superintendent Larry Yoast, Chief of Police Benny Erwin,
Frontier Waste Management - Benny Johnson, Sam Jones,
Taisey Jones, Helen Johnson, Mae Jones, Garland
Thornton, and Betty Johnson - Sanger Courier
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. City Manager gave the
invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag.
2. Consent Agenda:
(a). Approve Minutes (10/ 7/ 91)
(b). Disbursements
(c). Proclamation #P8-91 - Texas Pharmacy Week
Councilman John Berndt made the motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Tammy Kincaid. Motion carried.
3. Citizen's Input: None
4. Conduct Public. Hearing Regarding Zoning Change Request from I-1
to SF-4 for Property located along Railroad Avenue
Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing open to the public.
Mayor Armstrong did state the Planning &Zoning had given their
recommendation for approval.