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MEETING MINUTES SANGER
AUGUST 19, 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 00 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 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT.
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray,
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police
Lt Justin Lewis
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code
Section 551 087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS,
This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss
or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental
body is conducting economic development negotiations, or (2) to deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1)
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- Belz Road Retail Addition
Council convened into executive session at 6 01 p mI
RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 6 45 p m
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion ensued regarding Item 9, enquiring if Denton Land, LP is Denton MUD 12
Discussion ensued regarding Item 2, asking that the August 5, 2024, minutes be amended to
show Mayor Muir recused himself from Section 551 071 of the executive session
Discussion ensued regarding Item 3, with City Manager Noblitt stating this agreement allows for
the City's consultants to begin compiling information
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 6 47 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 Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Manssa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, Chief Financial Officer Clayton Gray,
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police
Lt Justin Lewis
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Bilyeu gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Chick
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Fideucio Martinez, resident, provided information regarding his utility bills, stating it was too
high and that he would like to understand why
Garrett Spigner, resident, spoke in favor of a zoning change allowing the Farmer's Market to be
held downtown
Nancy McAlister, resident, spoke in favor of allowing the Farmer's Market to be held downtown,
increasing business traffic
Josh Burrus, resident, spoke in favor of moving the Farmers' Market to downtown, increasing
visitors to downtown
Will Lena, Denton resident, spoke in favor of allowing the Farmer's Market to be held
downtown
David Batchelor, Justin resident, spoke in favor of allowing the Farmer's Market to be held
downtown, which is easier for people to navigate than on the ISD's gravel parking area
Yesika Horton, Denton resident, stated she is a vendor at the Farmers Market and spoke in
favor of moving it to downtown for the 2025 season
REPORTS
1 Annual presentation and overview of the Human Resources Department
City Manager Noblitt stated this item would be moved to the next meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
2 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 5, 2024, meeting
3 Consideration and possible action on authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Reimbursement Agreement with Mentage Homes of Texas, LLC
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for reimbursement of expenses spent during consideration of a potential Public
Improvement District
4 Consideration and possible action on a contract between the City of Sanger and the
Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds
Mayor Muir asked that Item 2 be removed to amend the minutes
Motion to approve Item 3-4 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 2 as amended noting the Mayor recused himself from
Executive Item Section 551 071 made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
ACTION ITEMS
5 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-11-24, Approving the Property Tax
Roll
Director Gray provided an overview of the item
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
6 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-12-24, adopting the budget
providing for the appropriation of funds for operating and capital expenditures for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, providing for
the antra- and inter-department and fund transfers, providing for unexpected revenues
such as grants, donations, and insurance proceeds, providing for an effective date, and
providing for approval of the investment policy
Director Gray provided an overview of the item
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Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyue, Seconded by Councilmember
Barrett
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
7 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-13-24, setting the City's Ad
Valorem tax rate at $0 689747/$100 of taxable assessed valuation for the Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025
Director Gray provided an overview of the item
Motion that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of
$0 689747per $100, which is effectively a 3 78% percent increase in the tax rate
made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
8 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 08-14-24 ratifying the property tax
increase reflected in the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget
Director Gray provided an overview of the item
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
9 Consideration and possible action an Agreement for Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity No 20073 Release, Green Space Dedication, and Attorney Fees are
executed by and among Denton 1000 Land, LP, a Texas limited partnership, the City
of Sanger, Texas and the Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District No 547
City Manager Noblitt provided an overview of the item
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
FUTURE ITEMS
Mayor Muir has spoken with the Sullivan family about the Senior Center and stated they would
like the City to forward a copy of the deed and proposal The Council agreed that this item
should be included on a future agenda for discussion
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Councilmember Barrett requested a future work session item to discuss the Farmer's Market.
City Manager Noblitt reminded the Council of the Work Session scheduled for August 30tn
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Republic Services Report June 2024
11. Financial Reports May 2024 and June 2024
12. Disbursements Reports June 2024 and July 2024
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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