10/17/1983-CC-Minutes-RegularMayor
MINUTES: City Council
October 17, 1983
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas and Adkins
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Debbie McGuire, Lane
Henderson, Tony Reedy, John Briner, Jay Swartz, Nell
Rita Eggert, Dena Sons, Ann Springer, Bob McAdams,
C. G. McNeill, Traci Adkins, and Felicia Adkins.
1. Mayor Cole declared the public hearing open to consider the
petition for annexation of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wright. No-
one spoke in favor of or in opposition against the petition.
Mayor Cole declared the public hearing closed.
2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
3. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the disbursements in
the amount of $12,771.86. Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Inman to approve Sanger Electric Capital
Improvements in the amount of $9,215.80. Thomas gave the
second. Voted unan.
5. Mr. Bob McAdams, Principal of the Middle School, spoke to
council on behalf of the Student Council to request the city
consider making 7th and Peach Streets one-way between the
hours of 7:45-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Bridges stated that the school buses caused more trouble than
the flow of traffic. He further stated he was not sure that
making the streets one-way would solve the problem.
Mayor Cole asked McAdams if there was anyway the buses could
load out of the parking lot at the back of school. McAdams
stated that it was not large enough. The school has six bus
runs with all changes being made at the Middle School. He
stated he had hoped the parents would pick their children up
on the north side of the building, but instead they pick them
up on the west end where the buses load.
Lloyd asked McAdams if there would be any possibility of backing
the buses into the alley between the gym and the old school (at
least two buses). Mr. McAdams felt this might work and he would
certainly look into the possibility.
Times were considered and discussed. Council felt the times
should be kept uniform with the elementary school one-way area.
It was agreed that the hours that 7th Street becomes one-way
will be between 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. during school
days.
It was further agreed that Peach Street would not be made
one-way at this time.
Motion was made by Adkins to adopt Ordinance No. 83-10.
Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
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was concerned because of the police antenna that was on the
tower. Lloyd explained that the police antennas had been
relocated on a tower at City Hall. Item No. 8 refers to Right
of Self -Help. Mayor Cole emphasized that even by an Act of
God, the City would not be relieved of its liability.
Mayor Cole requested that Lloyd get a copy of the F.C.C.
approval for the antenna to be placed on the tower and make
it a part of the lease agreement and change item No. 8.
--- 5. Councilman Bridges asked for action on the Ordinance to designate
certain streets by the Middle School as one-way to be delayed
for further study. It.was agreed. Item to be placed on next
Council agenda.
6. Lloyd went over a display of photos of .playground equipment
(types and prices) which he had prepared for Council. He
told Council that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department had
asked for the construction plan for the proposed park at
the Presbyterian Church site. The plan has to be prepared by
a certified engineer (such as Hunter) and the engineers need to
know what type of equipment and type of facilities the City
wants to develop before they can submit. a plan. Total funds
for the project is $41,750. Discussion. Lloyd to check
further about sizes and prices of tennis courts. Item to be
placed on next Council agenda.
7. Council reviewed the HUD Audit for FY`1982-1983. Council
directed questions regarding the auditor's comments on
compliance and internal control to John White, CDBG Director.
Questions regarding rental rehabilitation payments made to•
the landlords without tenants and the payment of certain property
taxes for the recipients of the relocation grants were asked.
Council was given a memo from White explaining reasons for actions
taken. Mayor Cole requested White get a letter from HUD to docu-
ment their responses on these items.- It was agreed.
8. Council adopted a Resolution nominating City Secretary, Mary Jo
Stover, as nominee from the City of Sanger as candidate for the
Denton County Single District Appraisal Board.
'9. Motion was made by Councilman Bridges to adopt Ordinance 83-9
requiring a $100.00 fee be paid in advance of taking the
electricians test. Councilman Thomas gave the second. Voted
unan.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 4D (3) (2) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, ENTITLED
ISSUANCE OF MASTERS OR JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE;
PROVIDING FOR A REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
10. Other such matters:
(a) Lloyd discussed fees and wording for dumping tires
at the new landfill site. Council requested Lloyd
amend fees and wording and present to Council.
(b) City Staff was advised that a street sign was down
at the corner of David and I-35.
(c) Comments were made on the tax statements from the
Denton Appraisal District for the Mobile Home.
owners that listed only the last names. Mail
problems exist. Staff advised Council that
this was being corrected.
Bridges made the motion to adjourn.
Voted unan.
Meeting Adjourned.
Spindle gave the second.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 10 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS DESIGNATING
ONE-WAY STREETS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEAL OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIO-
LATION.
6. Lloyd discussed options and plans for playground equipment
at the Presbyterian Park Site. A total of $41,700 is al-
located for the park project. It was the general consen-
sus of council to go with the following option for play-
ground equipment with some possible costs cuts in certain
areas (bleachers, basketball goals and backboards).
PLAYGROUND AND COMBINATION TENNIS/BASKETBALL COURT
Tennis Court:
Concrete Pad 120' X 60'+ 7200' X $2.50 1850000
Fence 4,000.
Post & Net 500.
2 backboards, goals & hoops 11166.
Softball Field:
Backstop (not Incl. side fences) 11420.
Bleachers 2 @ $714 ea. 1,428.
Football/Soccer Field:
Tots Playground:
Jack & Jill Slide
Tire Raft
Swing Set W/Saddle
Animal Hop
Mate Animals
Concrete Curbs 172' X 5.00
Older Children Playground:
Play Structures
Concret Curbs 172' X 5.00
Patio Area:
Concrete Pad
Gazebo
Landscape:
Engineer Fees
1400' X 2.50=
1,459.
411.
1,198.
836.
860.
3,000.
860.
3,500.
878.
3,000.
Total $42,516.
Lloyd advised council that the city would have to have an
engineer's drawing and that council would vote on the plan
at a later date.
7. Motion was made by Bridges to appoint Merwyn Tucker as Fire
Chief for the Sanger Volunteer Fire Department. -Inman gave
the second. Voted unan.
8. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the Antenna Site Lease
Agreement with RAM Broadcasting Company. Inman gave the
second. Voted unan.
9. .Other such matters:
(a) Lloyd showed. council three types of street signs that
the city is presently using. He stated it was impos-
sible to replace the original signs because they're
not being made anymore. The new signs which are be-
ing required in the subdivisions are extruded signs
with a support at the top and bottom. They are also
reflectionized. Prices vary on the quality of the
signs from $19.00 to $44.00 for the better signs.
The city has allocated $1500 in the budget for street
signs (like the ones required in the subdivisions)
per year with the $1500 allocation. Could replace
entire city signs in less than 5 years. Council agreed
upon the new signs at $44.00 each.
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(b) Lloyd advised council of the Conference in Austin
November 14 and 15 titled "New Life for Downtown,"
sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission.
(c) Lloyd explained to council about an error in the
amended electrical license fee recently passed by
council. At the time the ordinance was passed it
not only increased the Master's fee but also the
Journeyman's fee to $100.00 which city staff was
not asking to change. Lloyd asked council if they
wanted him to change the Journeyman's fee or leave
it the same as the Masters fee? Mayor Cole requested
the Journeyman's fee be changed to $50.00 to be paid
in advance of taking the test.
(d) Council discussed Lone Star Gas surcharge fee of
$1.84 to all customers to cover the costs of resi-
dential energy audits.
(e) Bridges requested the city take action regarding
the outside privy located on the lot behind the
post office. The odor is terrible and it is a
possible health hazard. Lloyd stated he would talk
to the owner of the property and see if they could
work something out.
(f) Staff was advised that the vacant lot behind the
post office needs to be mowed.
(g) Problem with drainage in ditch at 6th and Bolivar
Streets on the north side of the street.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Mayor
MINUTES: City Counci l
November 7, 1983
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Benny Bridges, Freddy Inman, H. W. Thomas,
and Danny Spindle
ABSENT: Carolyn Adkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, and John Rubottom
1. Mayor Cole declared the public hearing on the Annexation Petition
for Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Wright open. There -was no opposition.
Mayor Cole closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Thomas to adopt Annexation Ordinance
No. 83-13. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, CERTAIN LANDS SITUATED IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS OF BANGER, TEXAS,
DESCRIBING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY BY METES AND BOUNDS, AND
PRESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
2. The minutes of the October l7, 1983 meeting were approved as
printed.
3. Motion was made by Bridges to approve disbursements in the
amount of $47,551.64. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Thomas to adopt Ordinance No. 83-11 which
amends Ordinance No. 83-9 regarding the issuance of license
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