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03/18/1985-CC-Minutes-Regular121 With no other business to come before the council, Councilman Inman made the motion to adjourn. Councilman Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. City Secretary MINUTES: City Council March 18, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Armstrong, Freddy Inman, and MEMBERS ABSENT: H. W. TYiomas Benny Bridges, Danny Spindle, Carolyn Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Dave Prewitt, Sohnnie Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Forrester, Joe Topper, Ann Topper, Jerry Jenkins, Craig Snider, W. 0. Neal, Dwight Wiley, Paul Devan, Carl Hite, Jr., Dorothy Bell, John Gunitlum, W. W. Jound, Michael Jordan, C. Neil Cantrell, Charles Lummn, Joe S. Waide, Jan Roche, Harlen Fike, Herbert Arledge, C. G. McNeill, Merwyn Tucker, Bonnie Prettyman, Ida Belle Hammons, Carolyn Hirschi, Mary Dickens, Joan Kirk, Lucille Hammons, Francille Sullivan, Jack Burkholder, Margaret Long; Mike Rosenberg, Ernie Travelstead, Terry Howard, and C. H. Easley, 1. Mayor Armstrong gave the invocation and led the pledge to the flag. 2. The minutes of the March 4, 1985 regular meeting and the March 14, 1985 special called meeting were approved as printed. 3. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to approve disbursements in the amount of $114,357.06. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. 4. Dave Prewitt with Hunter Associates opened the bids on the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation. A total of eleven (11) bids were received on the Treatment Plant and one (1) on the Collection System. Bids were as follows: Sewer Treatment Plant Lakemont Construction Co. $ 7379650. B.R.B. Contractors, Inc. 7489000. Twin-C, Inc. 894,000. Heritage Constructors, Inc. 7281000. Gracon Construction. Co. 872,000. Monarch Contractors Inc. 7771000. Cole & Smithen Construction Co. 719,570. Onyx Construction Co. 11002,331. Bell Constructors 761,551. Cajun Contractors 7272000. B-5 Construction Co. 825,814. Collection System Be11 Constructors $ 99,481.90 122 Prewitt thanked all the bidders present and stated the bids would be tabulated and checked. He further stated that he was not sure if the bids were inside the budget, 5. Council set the date of April 22, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. for the workshop with Lone Star Gas. 6. Mayor Armstrong congratulated the Fire Department on receiving the citizen of the year award from the Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor advised Chief Tucker since the fire department would be purchasing the Chassis with their own funds that it would not be necessary that they bid the item. The Mayor stated that the city appreciated all the fire department contributed to the city. 7. With regards to the recommendation from the Utility Board about the purchase of land for future water well site, Lloyd advised council that he had spoken to Mr. Cooper but two more individuals had expressed their desire for the council to consider additional tracts for the site. Item tabled for further study. 8. Council considered Craig Spider's request for annexation of the Snider Estates Property consisting of 26.743 acres. Discussion. Motion was made by Adkins to adopt Ordinance No. 85-5 Setting the Date, Time and Place of the Public Hearings. Dates are April 1 and April 15, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. ORDINANCE N0. 85-5 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 MAYOR TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING. 9. Council reviewed the preliminary subdivision plat of Snider Estates. Craig Snider spoke in favor of his subdivision. He stated the development would be done under Snider Development. He gave as his reason for requesting the variances as to cost of engineering and construction. Snider stated he would like to afford people with more back yards and larger homes. Snider is requesting the following: "Variance of existing "R-1" zoning district building lines is requested. Front building lines are requested to be reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet from the public street right-of-way. Variance of side building lines from 25 feet to 15 feet adjacent to public street right-of-way and from 8 feet to 6 feet on interior lot lines is also requested. Snider stated that Denton requires these setbacks. Property is more expensive now and the builders try to utilize the property. Snider was asked about deed restriction. He stated there would be deed restrictions to include a minimum 1200 square foot house with 70% masonry and composition roof. (No wood shingles). Snider stated if he could not get the variances that the size of the house would be restricted. He stated it would not become a mobile home park or a low income housing addition. He wants to make a nice subdivision. Mayor Armstrong questioned the entrance to the subdivision since the only entrance is off of Duck Creek Road. She gave an example if an accident occurred at Keaton and Duck Creek how would we be able to get to the addition. Discussion. Snider stated he opened the area on Duck Creek because Keaton was a dirt road and he didn't want the dirt brought into the subdivision. Easements were discussed. Motion was made by Bridges to accept Planning and Zoning's recommendation to accept the preliminary plat and to further grant all variances requested. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 123 10. Motion was made by Inman to accept Planning and Zoning's recommendation and approve the preliminary subdivision plat of Choctaw Ridge, AB. 103 Phiney S. Black Survey for Don Holson. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 11.; Council discussed the building modification and rehabilitation on the Senior Center located at 200 Bolivar Street. Restroom facilities were discussed. It was brought to council's attention that two restrooms are now required in all public buildings. Mr. McNeill was asked to come back to council with a recommendation to include two restrooms. 12. Motion was made by Benny Bridges to adopt Ordinance 85-6 amending Ordinance No. 80-3, Use of the City Sanitary Landfill. Danny Spindle gave the second. Voted unan. ORDINANCE N0. 85-6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6-R-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS ENTITLED USE OF CITY SANITARY LANDFILL, DETERMINING WHO MAY USE 'THE LANDFILL PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFi'CTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. 13. Citizen Participation: a. Mr. Sohnnie Hill spoke to council regarding Spider's Development. He stated since the city gave up the variance that he felt the city should have a set of aleddeed restrict ions to assure what would be built on the property. Lloyd to advise Snider to get the restrictions drawn up and filed before the final plat comes back to council. b. Mr. Ray Forrester stated he wished to concur with Mr. Hill regarding the restrictions. He stated when the city approved the Trailer Park there were to be no rent trailers and certain things would be done. He stated it was obvious if you drive by the park that those things had not been done. City staff to check about this. C. Mr. Joe Topper who resides on Rising Star wanted to know what the two public hearings were for. The Mayor advised Mr. Topper that they were held in conjunction with the annexation proceedings. Topper was concerned with the 1200 square foot homes which he said could work out to be double wide unless restricted. He stated as for as utilization of the property he would like larger lots, sell bigger homes and the developer could with no problem get his money back just as easily as with the smaller homes. d. Forrester wanted to know if the city had studied the impact that 135 homes would create on the city and schools. He stated the environment that is established needs to be wholesome with some thought given to the neighbors in the area. e. Low income homes were questioned. Spindle stated he had looked at the plans and with two car garages planned this would eliminate the low income housing; can't get low income loans on homes with double garage. f. Mrs. Bonnie Prettyman informed council of a large hole left open by the street crew on Wayne Drive. She stated you have to drive around the hole. and it needs to be repaired. Lloyd to get this fixed. g. Mrs. Ann Topper, resident on Rising Star, stated she was very upset that the city was permitting a subdivision of that size (135 homes) in her back yard. 124 14. Other Such Matters: a. Lloyd called council's attention to the letter from Chief Erwin regarding the donation of 3-System XX Radios from Mr. Joseph Powell. Total purchase cost of the donated equipment - 6,103.20. Council directed the Mayor to send a letter of.appreciation from the city for the donation. b. Freddy Inman advised city staff that Roberts Construction had dumped overlay in his yard when they were patching streets. Lloyd to check with Bob Roberts regarding the problem. c. Lloyd advised council that he had written the State Highway Department requesting a stop sign. d. Council reviewed the letter received by Mrs. Mary Burrows. e. Lloyd advised council that Don Waddell had done a comparison on electricity between the City and Denton Coop since Craig Snider had asked for city services. Lloyd stated that he had talked with Mike Simmons with TPPA about awarding the certified area to the city in order that the city could serve the Snider Development. f. Thomas brought up city employees working on weekend call. Staff to come to Council with a proposal. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to adjourn. Benny Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. City Secretary MINUTES: City Council April 1, 1985 PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Benny Bridges, Danny Spindle, Freddy Inman, and Harvey W. Thomas ABSENT: Carolyn Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Joe S. Waide, Helen M. Gray, C. G. McNeill, Vickie Abernathy, Gary Lake, Daniel Hribar, B. J. Hollingsworth, Craig Snider, Merwyn Tucker, Jackie Echols, Joe Higgs, Esta Lou Morgan, Russell Madden, J. W. Bucklew, John Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Topper. 1. Benny Bridges gave the invocation and Mayor Armstrong led the pledge to the flag. 2. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed. 3. Disbursements were discussed. It was noted that Item #14 for $105.00 would be paid by the Fire Department. Motion was made by Bridges that disbursements in the amount of $50,341.29 be paid. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 4. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on Zoning Petition Z-76 for B. J. Hollingsworth who is requesting a change in zoning on Lots 1 thru 7, and Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 10, Original Town from Local Business to Light Industry. Mayor Armstrong called for those in favor of the petition to speak. No one spoke for the petition.