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MEETING MINUTES SANGER
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Marketing and Civic Engagement Director Donna
Green, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Notting, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police Lt
Justin Lewis
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Discussion regarding the Farmers Market
Director Hammonds provided a presentation and overview of the current zoning code
Discussion ensued regarding the forthcoming Zoning ordinance amendments, what
outside sales would be allowed, any sanitation issues, allowing the market on private
or public property, reviewing other municipalities' ordinances, other community events
downtown that conflict with the market's schedule, and a possible operational contract
for the use of public property
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2 Sanger's designation as a Texas Music-Friendly City
Director Green provided a presentation and overview of the designation
Discussion ensued regarding the honor and benefits for the City
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 00 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 15 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Director of Public Works Jim Bolz, Director of
Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Library Director Laura Klenke, and Police Lt Justin
Lewis
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mayor Muir gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Dillon
Mayor Muir moved to Special Presentations and Announcements
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Crystal Bayer, Gainesville, spoke of her family's dairy business and stated she was in favor of
allowing the Farmers Market to move to the downtown area
Neely Kirkland, Tx Dept Agriculture, spoke about the benefits of the Farmers Market,
commented that they meet all the necessary requirements, and is in favor of the market
moving to the downtown area
Yesika Horton, Denton, spoke in favor of moving the Farmers Market to the downtown area
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 Proclamation recognizing National Night Out on October 1, 2024
Mayor Muir read the proclamation and presented it to Police Lt Lewis
Mayor Muir moved back to Citizens Comments
REPORTS
4 Presentation and update on Economic Development activities
Director Bradshaw provided a presentation and overview of Economic Development
CONSENT AGENDA
5 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 21, 2024, meeting
6 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 29, 2024, meeting
7 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the August 30, 2024, meeting
8 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the September 3, 2024,
meeting
9 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Belz Road Retail Addition
being 129 25 acres, described as A1241A TIERWESTER TR 56, TR 57, and TR 40 and
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generally located along Chapman Drive and I-35 approximately 234 feet west of the
intersection of I-35 and Chapman Drive
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Dillon, with revisions to the minutes as
discussed, Seconded by Councilmember Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
ACTION ITEMS
10 Consideration and possible action on Amendment No 2 in the amount of$40,000 00
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc for the I-35 Utility Relocations for TxDot and
authorize the City Manager to execute said Amendment No 2
Director Bolz provided an overview of the item, stating that the cost is reimbursable by
TxDOT
Discussion ensued regarding the status of TxDOT reimbursements
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by Councilmember
Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
11 Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of Duck Creek Ridge, being 1 010
acres on land described as H TIERWESTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO 1241, located in
the City of Sanger, and generally located on the south side of Duck Creek Road at the
intersection of Duck Creek Road and Mesa Drive
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item and stated that all of the
comments were not satisfied
Motion to deny made by Councilmember Bilyeu, due to comments not being satisfied
Seconded by Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - August 26, 2024
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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