11/05/1984-CC-Minutes-RegularG
MINUTES: City Council
November 5, 1984
PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Benny Bridges, Danny Spindle, Freddy
Inman, Wendall Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, I`7erwyn Tucker,
Howard Ashcraft, Oscar Shelton, C. G. McNeill,
Bob McClary, Barbara McClary, Betty Rice, Bill
Rice, Jan Roche, Harold Easley, Mrs. Elsey,
and Jeff McNeill.
1. Mayor Armstrong gave the invocation and led the pledge to
the f lag.
2. The minutes of the October 15, 1984 and October 24, 1984
meetings were approved as printed.
3. Motion was made by Thomas to approve disbursements in the
amount of $34,780.85 plus payment of a Brazos Power Bill
in the amount of $76,434.56 for a total of $111,215.41.
Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open. on Zoning
Petition Z-71 for Howard Ashcraft, Fred Simmons, and Ricky
Powell requesting a change in the zoning classification of
4.4677 acres in the H. Tierwester Survey, AB 1241, from R-1
(Single Family) to LI (Light Industry).
Mr. Bob McClary was recognized and spoke against the petition
for change. McClary stated there were deed restrictions on
the property and that 150' from his driveway was supposed
to be residential and from there on could be zoned for business.
Bill Rice spoke in opposition of the petition. Rice stated
he lived within 200' of the property to be changed and felt if
the zoning was approved it would devalue the surrounding
property.
Mrs. Elsey spoke in opposition
she was sure that Mr. Ashcraft
service road and that she felt
their neighborhood.
to the petition. She stated
had excellent property near the
it would be a disaster to ruin
Howard Ashcraft spoke in favor of his petition stating that
they were not out to upset anyone in the neighborhood with
the requested change. He stated there had been some change
in plans since they originally bought the property and this was
the reason they were asking for complete zoning of the whole
thing to an industrial classification. He stated it didn't
mean necessarily that they would use all the tract for
industrial application. He stated they would like to use
the rear side for industrial application and primarily hold
the front portion for other speculation which would probably
include local retail.
The reason for the change and why they feel that it should
go all the way back to the property line is because there is
light industrial zoned on both sides of the property. They
feel there is no need for two different zonings on their
tract of land. Ashcraft stated the operation they plan on
putting in they are prepared to start on immediately. It
will be 5,000 sq. feet and will be in line with the deed
restrictions as far as kind of construction etc. He stated
they planned to put up a building that looks nice. He stated
it was just a difference in opinion in where a particular
zoning should begin or end. He felt the road would be the
proper dividing point. LAshcraft stated nothing would be
constructed to downgrade the area.
Planned use and deed restrictions were discussed.. Betty
Rice stated that some of the residents built their homes in
the area thinking it would be residential. She ask council
to "please consider us as you would want us to consider you."
Mrs. Elsey didn't understand why one man should be allowed
to wreck their area.
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Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Inman to accept Planning and Zoning's
recommendation to change the zoning classification of 4.4677
acres in the H. Tierwester Survey, AB 1241, from R-1 (Single
Family) to LI (Light Industry). Adkins gave the second.
Voting for was: Inman, Adkins, and Bridges. Abstaining was:
Spindle and Thomas. Motion carried.
5. The item to consider adopting an ordinance regarding the repair
of streets was tabled on a motion by Bridges. Inman gave the
second. Voted unan.
6. Council discussed the resubdivision of lots 11, 12, and 13,
Block 1 of Sanger South with Harold Easley. Thomas stated
the only questions was if Easley planned to have any kind of
parking with entrance from Southland Street. Mr. Easley assured
the group that he had no specific plans for the type of buildings
he would put on this lot. Cluster Apts. had been considered
but it was not necessarily what he might construct on the
property.
Motion was made by Thomas to approve the preliminary resubdivisions
of Lots 11, 12, and 13, of Block 14, Sanger South Subdivision for
Harold Easley. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
7. Motion was made by Thomas to adopt Ordinance No. 84-21 initiating
annexation proceedings for Trinity Chapel Church property. Adkins
gave the second. Voted unan.
ORDINANCE N0. 84-21
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE ON THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS,
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING.
8. & 9. Mayor Armstrong read aloud recommendation #4 and #5 sub-
mitted by the Sanger Utility Board. The recommendations
are as follows:
Recommendation A4
In an attempt to standardize
expansion and maintenance of
Utility Board recommends that
the most current edition of S
the procedures for installation,
the Sanger Electric System, the
the Sanger City Council adopt
pecifications and Drawings for
7.2/12.5_KV Line Construction, R.E.A. Specification.
Recommendation #5
The Sanger Utilities Board recommends that the Sanger City
Council authorize the Utility Board to make a study on the
most efficient and economical way of reading Sanger water
and electric meters and then present our recommendation
to the City Council.
Motion was made by Thomas to accept recommendation No. 4 and
adopt Ordinance No. 84-22 adopting REA Specifications and
Drawings for Line Construction. Bridges gave the second.
Voted unan.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BANGER, TEXAS, TO ADD SECTION 16, CHAPTER 10 ENTITLED COMPLIANCE
WITH RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION SPECIFICATIONS AND
DRAWINGS FOR 7.2/12.5 KV LINE CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION.
Motion was made by Inman to accept recommendation #5 of the
Sanger Utility Board. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan..
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10. Council discussed Planned Development, Specific Use, and Home
Occupation Permits. They felt the need of someone well
informed on this subject to speak to them and answer
questions regarding the different uses. Council requested
Lloyd to get someone from a small city who understands these
items and conduct a workshop to iron out the bugs. Council
was requested to read over the material they have and mark
those items they have questions on.
11. Other Such 1`Zatters :
(a) Carolyn Adkins gave a report on the National Main Street
Program she recently attended. She stated that most of
the work had been done in the larger cities, however,
the historical society was pushing for it to be in the
smaller cities. She stated there must be pride in the
city. The projects usually begin in the downtown area.
It was suggested that a project manager be hired and
that the downtown area be cleaned up. It was suggested
to get the downtown members to join an association.
She talked of grants that were available, of the need
of uniformity with regards to signs, etc., and utilization
of the two and three story structures.
Mayor Armstrong suggested that she and Carolyn get together
and go over the different plans and come back to council
with some recommendations. It was agreed.
(b) Mayor Armstrong stated that Fire Marshall, J. C. Landers
had requested the following items be added to the city's
fire ordinance.
1. No wood shingle roofs be allowed in a dense populated
area.
2. Require all business firms to have fire extinguishers
available.
3. All commercial building firms to keep grass and weeds
cut eight feet back from building.
4. No Propane, Butane, or Gasoline Trucks be allowed
to park in the city over night.
5. Smoke detectors in apartment building in each unit, also
motels and duplexes.
6. The city has no burning ordinance as such.
7. All fire plugs to be kept clear of trees, grass, and
weeds.
8. Fire walls be built in attics of apartment buildings
each 30' if possible, also motel and duplexes.
Items to be considered.
(c) Lloyd informed council of the letter received from the
Denton City -County Health Department advising the city
of the recent action of the Commissioners Court to
increase the minimum lot size requirements from 15,000
square feet to 43,560 square feet where installing an
individual private sewage facility (septic system) or
property in unincorporated areas in Denton County.
The Department requested the city to adopt this new
requirement into our ordinance. Lloyd stated since the
city has no ordinance on this that his recommendation
was to write them a letter in the spirit of cooperation
etc. It was agreed.
(d) Lloyd advised council that Mr. Don Waddell would be on
the job as Director of Electric Department, Monday,
November 12, 1984.
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(e) Mr. Bridges requested council consider putting up a
street light in the area behind Denton Savings. Ask
Lloyd to check about an orange vapor light. Items to
be checked about and put on next council agenda.
Danny Spindle asked that a light be put on the fire
station. It was agreed.
Lloyd stated that Mrs. Garrett of Garretts Greenery had
requested a street light at her flower shop on the service
road. Since she was not located at an intersection,
Council felt she should be responsible for the lighting.
Motion was made by Adkins to adjourn the meeting. Bridges gave
the second. Voted unan.
City Secretary
Mayor
MINUTES: City Council
November 19, 1984
PRESENT: Mayor A:�rmstrong, Benny Bridges, Freddy Inman, H. W. Thomas,
and Carolyn Adkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Don Waddell,
Anne Kyle, Travis Underwood, Joe Higgs, Bill Rice,
Frank Smith, Jerry Don Linn, Bob Roberts, Kammie
Patten, Jan Roche, Ginny Schafer, Earl E. Schafer,
Anna Elsey, Bill Cross, Joe Powell, R. H. DeHaven,
Jackie Echols, Ricky Perry and Fred Hill.
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Lloyd Henderson gave the invocation and Mayor Armstrong led
the pledge to the flag.
2. The minutes of the November 5th meeting were approved as
printed.
3. After discussion of several items on the disbursement list,
Councilman Bridges made the motion to approve the disbursements
in the amount of $13,6.59.53. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing on the annexation
of the Trinity Chapel Church Property open for discussion. No
one spoke in favor of or opposition against. Hearing closed.
5. Motion was made by Thomas to adopt the resolution in support
of development of a county wide transportation plan. Adkins
ID ave the second. Voted unan.
6. Joe Higgs, Chairman of the Sanger Park Board, updated Council
on Park Board ideas and recommendations toward the relocation
of the Santa Fe Depot. He stated the Park Board was actively
pursuing the relocation of the depot.
The Park Board would like to move the Depot to the City Park.
They would like to poll the Sanger citizens to get their input
about the location. Higgs stated the board had agreed to the
northeast corner of the park for the depot location. He stated
the dock area could be used as an outside stage for different
functions. Higgs read the following recommendation submitted
by the Park Board.
1. We the Sanger Parks Board unanimously voted to consider
the downtown park area as site for the relocation of the
Santa Fe Depot. We as the Parks Board would recommend