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MEETING MINUTES SANGER
MAY 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 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Chief
Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of
Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna Green, Parks &
Recreation Director Ryan Notting, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana
Staton-Hemb, Sylvia Vega Human Resources Generalist, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Overview and Explanation of the 2024 Compensation Study completed by Public Sector
Personnel Consultants
Director Staton-Hemb introduced Sam Heinz of Public Sector Personnel Consultants
Mr Heinz provided a presentation and overview of the compensation study performed
Discussion ensued regarding the percentage of positions not at the Market Rate, the
utilization of the proposed ranges, positions that are currently above the minimum on
the proposed study, salary for contracted positions, step programs for Public Safety
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employees, and impacts on the budget
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 08 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 17 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 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, Assistant City Manager Alina Ciocan, City Secretary Kelly Edwards,
City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray, Director of Development
Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Marketing and Civic Engagement
Director Donna Green, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director of Human Resources
and Special Projects Jeriana Staton-Hemb, Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, and Police Chief
Tyson Cheek
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Dillon gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Barrett
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Tern Cornwell introduced herself and other board members of the Sullivan Center, discussing
revitalizing the programs offered for seniors
Don Coxsey spoke about the fees for retrieving stray cats trapped on his property and the lack
of handicapped parking provided at the Church to attend City Council meetings
REPORTS
2 Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce update
Chamber President Meghann Cross provided an update regarding growing the
membership base, the lunch-and-learns' success, obtaining accreditation for the
Chamber, drafting a strategic plan, HOT tax received, needs, and the Chamber taking
on more events
3 Annual presentation and overview of the Marketing Department
Director Green provided a presentation and overview of the Marketing Department
4 Presentation from Public Works and Customer Service Departments on water meters
Director Bolz showed the Council the new larger meter box being installed, the meter
mechanism placed inside the box, and the radio receiver puck
Discussion ensued regarding complaints received, the location of some meter boxes in
subdivisions placed by the builders, the locations of older meter boxes, the robustness
of the devices, the equipment allowing for remote disconnects and reconnects, gaining
back manpower for department projects, the protocol for the collection of fees for
tampering or damage, and providing additional educational information about the
meters to the citizens
CONSENT AGENDA
5 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting
6 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Sanger High School, being
55 886 acres described as A0029A R BEEBE TR 64A(PT), 65A, 65(PT)A, and 65B(1)
located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the southeast corner of the
intersection of FM 455 and Indian Lane
7 Consideration and possible action on the purchase of Mobile Modular building to house
the Fire Department
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8 Consideration and possible action on adopting Ordinance No 05-09-24 to extend the
boundaries of Planned Development (PD 04-11-22) to include 21 17 acres of tract
described as A0029A R BEEBE, 65B and rezone said tract from (A) Agricultural to PD
Planned Development, and to further amend certain development requirements with the
Planned Development, located within the City of Sanger, and generally located south of
FM 455 and east of Indian Lane, and to further amend certain requirements within the
Planned Development
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 8 33 p m
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the proposed amendments to the
Planned Development
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 8 44 p m
ACTION ITEMS
9 Consideration and possible action on adopting Ordinance No 05-09-24 to extend the
boundaries of Planned Development (PD 04-11-22) to include 21 17 acres of tract
described as A0029A R BEEBE, 65B and rezone said tract from (A) Agricultural to PD
Planned Development, and to further amend certain development requirements with
the Planned Development, located within the City of Sanger, and generally located
south of FM 455 and east of Indian Lane
Discussion ensued regarding the variation of the proposed amendments from the
previously approved development, reasons for the proposed amendments, the need
for reducing the setbacks, and per housing type inventory
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Mayor Muir stated the Council would take a brief recess
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10. Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of lots 1-12 & LOT 13X, BLOCK 1;
LOTS 1-4 & LOT 5X, BLOCK B; LOTS 1-78 & LOT 8X, BLOCK C of Lakeside Estates
Addition, being 68.028 acres described as A0790A C. MANCHACA, TR 5A, 6A, and 7A
located in the City of Sanger's ETJ, and generally located on the north side of
McReynolds Road approximately 120 feet northeast of the intersection of McReynolds
Road and FM 455.
Director Hammonds stated that staff recommends denial due to comments that have
not been satisfied.
Motion to deny made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Bilyeu.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action to electing a Mayor Pro-Tern in accordance with the
Charter, Article III, City Council, Section 3.02.
Mayor Muir opened the floor for a motion.
Motion to nominate Gary Bilyeu made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by
Councilmember Barrett.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gann requested an update regarding Solid Waste services provided by Republic
Services.
Councilmember Barrett requested a work session to discuss the roles of City Council and how
those roles work within the function of the city.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
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