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.:MINUTES: City Council
April 15, 1985
MEMBERS PRZCErin`P: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Benny Bridges, Danny
Spindle, Harvey W. Thomas; Freddy Inman, and
Carolyn Adkins.
OTHERS PRRSEN`i': Lloyd Henderson, Nlary Jo Stover, Gerald Jenkins,
Horace F. McGuffin, Ben Terry, Joe and Patsy
Howard, Vickie Jenkins, Teddy Inman, Helen M.
Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy L. Belcher, C. G.
McNeill, Herbert Arledge, Jerry Don Linn,
Teddy A. Barclay, Dennis Hewlett and Maurine
McClain.
1. Councilman Bridges gave the invocation and Mayor Arr zst-rong
led the pledge to the flag,
2. The minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 1, 1985 were
approved with one correction. It is as follows:
Correction To:
Item #13 - Voting For were Bridges, Spindle, and 1^homas.
Voting Against was Inman. Motion carried 3-1.
Minutes of the Special Called Meeting, April 8, 1985 were
approved as printed.
3. Motion was made by Thomas to approve disbursements in the
amount of $90,155.79. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
11. Mayor Armstrong requested that council consider Item #11
before the oath of office was administered to the new
council elect. It was agreed.
Mayor Armstrong called the public hearing open on Zoning
Petition Z-77 for Prentice Preston and Jerry Jenkins who
are requesting a change in zoning on approximately z of
Tract 47, of the H. Tierwester Survey from R-1 (Single
Family) to L-R (Local Retail).
Mayor Armstrong called for those in favor of the petition to
speak first.
Jerry Jenkins spoke on behalf of the petition request. Jenkins
stated that he was one half owner of the property that he and
Prentice Preston were requesting to be changed. Jenkins stated
that the property was purchased in February. They requested
Plan ing and Zoning_ to change the back one-half of the tract
to Local Retail as shown on the official city zoning map. He
stated that P & Z had o.k.'d the request. He further stated
that a citizen had called him stating that it wasn't necessary
to zone the back one half since the entire tract had been zoned
back in 1971..Jenkins presented council with copies of the
P & Z minutes which approved Lots 9i & 92 to be rezoned to
Local Retail. (Tract 92 has been re -numbered to Tract 47).
It was also approved. by the city council. Discussion. 300'
blanket zoning along I-35 was discussed.
Statement by Jenkins. "My beiief in looking at the map
that this property is already zoned. I believe there is an error
in the master map."O Jenkins drew an illustration on the board
showing approximate 3001 zoning. me stated I -le felt that P & Z
zoned wanted Tracts 91 and 92 zoned in their entirety. If
the P & Z zoned 300' it would 'nave cut-off several feet of the
tract..
Jenkins stated that he and Preston would be willing to withdraw
their petition if the city council would make it a part of the
official record that the property is already zoned. Discussion.
Ma L or Armstrong stated., `' I feel we should not have opened
for a public heara.ng, but since we did we will allow those
speaking against to proceed:
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Freddy Inman stated that Jenkins presentation was based
on assumption.
Joe Howard spoke in opposition to the petition stating his
property adjoined Tract 47 (92). Howard stated at the time
the zoning took place there was a city street which run
through the property. There were two separate lots. He stated
his reason for opposing the change was that it will extend
across his entire south property line. He stated the business
in front of him was bad enough but that it was separated by a
street. Howard stated he felt the city council should do
further research on this matter.
Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing.
Thomas made the motion to table Zoning Petition Z-77 until
more information could be gathered. Bridges gave the second.
Voted unan.
4. Mayor Armstrong administered the Oath of Office to Councilmen
Danny Spindle,Gerald Jenkins and Freddy Inman.
5. Mayor Armstrong presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilman
Benny Bridges for his service to the City of Sanger.
6. Mayor Armstrong called for nominations for Mayor Protem.
Jenkins nominated Freddy Inman. Motion was made by Thomas
that Inman be elected by acclamation. Adkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
7. The following departmental commissioners were appointed by
the Mayor.
Protection Department
Fire and Police
Water Department
Street Department
Sewer & Sanitation
Electric System
Park Department
Danny Spindle
H. W. Thomas
Carolyn Adkins
Freddy Inman
Gerald Jenkins
Nel Armstrong
8. Motion was made by Inman that Mayor Armstrong continue serving
as the official NCTCOG Voting Representative from the City of
Sanger for 1985-86. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
9. Motion was made by Spindle to change the City Council meetings
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning May 6, 1985. Inman
gave the second. Voted unan.
10. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on the pro-
posed Annexation of 26.743 acres in AB.1241 H. Tierwester
for Craig Snider.
No citizens spoke in favor of the petition.
Joe Topper of 620 Rising Star Lane requested to know if
Snider had changed Item 6 of his Deed Restrictions? Spindle
advised Mr. Topper that the deed restrictions had nothing
to do with the annexation, that the deed restrictions would
be dealt with when the final plat was presented to council.
Topper requested to know the date. Mayor Armstrong advised
Mr. Topper where the agenda's were placed in order for him
to be informed of the meeting which would involve the final
plat of the Snider Estates.
Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing.
12. Motion was made by Adkins to accept Planning and Zonings
recommendation and approve the preliminary replat of Part
of Blocks 9 & 13 Hampton Addition for Ben Terry. Thomas gave
the second. Voted unan.
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13.
14.
Council considered the renewal application for seven Sanger
Police Reserve Officers. Thev are as follows:
Daniel Joe Spin..dle
Curtis Amyx
Allie M. Davenport
Sidney R. George
Rickey Dwa�7ne George
Dale Elton. Moorehead
Wanda Jane Mauldin
Motion was made by Inman to approve the renewal application
on the seven reserve officers listed. Thomas aave the
second. Voted unan.
Mayor. Armstrong explained that the Senior Center Committee
would be responsible for the following*.
1. Oversgr.t cf.. the facilities.
2. Development of rules and policy for recommendation
to Council.
3. Drogr..a.m Planning.
4 e Raising of funds for restoration of the building and
furbi.shi.ng of equipment and furniture.
A.c�.};ins stated. sh.e would like to see one or two younger people
on the. committee to help in the fund ra.iisina.
Jenkins asked how necessary was it to act on the appointments
toninh.t. Mayor_ Armstrong stated that the building is
�etti.ng there needing to :he finished but funds are needed.
Shc fe't that the committee needed to aet started at raising
funds to complete the project.
PZa.yor Armstr_onn stated that she had talked. with Eunice Gray,
Bertha Johnson, an,d Irene Nix and they would be wng to
serve. She mentioned T. A. Melton and J. P. Hampton had been
considered but she had not contacted them to see if they
would be willing to serve.
,Tenki,.ng requested that the item be tabled until_ the next
meetinn to give ca�_znc_1_m�mbers an opportunity to make recommen-
dations for appointments. Mayor Armstrong agreed and requested
that the three ladies she had contacted be appointed tonight.
Motion was made ry Tnman to appoint Eunice Gray, Bertha Johnson,
and Irene Nix to the Senior Center Committee and that others
be appointed at the next council meeting. Jenkins gave
the second.. Voted unan .
15 , Tlotion was made by Thomas that the City enter into an agreement
with the Texas Department of Water Resources to train city
employees in the operation of the sewer treatment plant.
Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
16. Motion was made by Thomas to accent the recommendation of the
Utility Board and appoint Jack Burkholder to serve out the
term. for Jerry Jenkins. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
17. Citizen Participation:
Nerbnrt Arledge smoke cn behalf of the Utility Board stating
the,� had heg'J.n to _r�a.n. into some problem areas which they felt
needed to }�e coo r di rta.ted more closely with the City Council .
Be Suggested a workshop. Council set April 29th at 7:00 p.m.
a.s a workshop with the Utility Board. Staff to ask Travis
Roberts to come.
18 . ^the.r Such Matters
(a.) Mayer. Armstrong reminded council of the �aorkshop with
T;cne Star Gas scheduhed for Monday, P._pril 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
(b) The Mayor called council's attention to a Region 8
meeting to be held in Weatherford on April 26th
beginning at 6:00 p.m. She stated she planned to
attend and if council planned to go to advise the
city staff before Friday in order to make reservations.
(c) It was noted that a Lone Star Gas surcharge of .33
per customer would be included in the April billing.
This is to cover the cost of providing the energy
conservation program to customers.
(d) Council reviewed a quotation sheet from the Muir
Agency on the Liability Insurance on the EMT's.
Spindle requested to know if the insurance was on a
per man basis or was it blanket coverage. Lloyd
stated he felt that it covered only the EMT's.
(e) Spindle informed council that the Fire Department in
conjunction with the Pilot Point Ambulance Service
would be conducting ECA (Emergency Care Attendant)
classes in Sanger and would like to use the Community
Center on Tuesday and Thursday night beginning
April 30th for four weeks and on Saturday, May 4th
and May 18th. City Staff to reserve the community
center if there are no conflicts.
(f) Lloyd advised council that Don Waddell was attending
a meeting at A & M. Waddell called stating that he
had talked with Mike Simmons with Texas Public Power
Association. This is the Association that the city
is working with to get the certified area amended
for the Craig Snider subdivision. Simmons is advising
the city to sit tight for one month. The Texas
Legislature is working on this type thing now.
(amending certified area)
Lloyd informed council that Waddell was also working
with Simmons on the Franchise Agreement for Denton
County Coop. and it should be ready by the next
council meeting.
(g) Lloyd stated that the Building Code and Fire Protection
Code and Inspection recommendation should be ready by
the next meeting.
(h) Swimming Pool drainage was discussed. It was noted
that letters should be sent out to pool owners advising
them that they need to drain the pools down the street
and not on their neighbors property.
(i) Carolyn Adkins reported that she attended the Denton
County Transportation Committee meeting. She stated
that no representatives were from the small cities.
(j) Freddy Inman requested a biographical sketch on
police reserve officers in the future.
Inman stated when the city appointed citizens to a
committee the city should do a preliminary workup---
give the Committee a budget sheet whether it is zero
or whatever and a schedule of what the city would like
the committee to accomplish. Inman stated that he.
would like council to review all committees and give
them direction. Agreed.
(k) Jerry Jenkins wanted to know if the administrative
comments section of the council packet could be
distributed with the agenda so that the citizens in
the audience would know more about what council was
talking about. Discussion. Council to take this
under consideration.
Jenkins requested that the street signs be replaced
that have fallen down or that are illegible, or that
have fallen down and just not there.
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(1) Dennis Hewlett met with council to protest the Junk
Vehicle Ordinance. He stated he felt the exceptions
were too vague. Hewlett described his vehicles as
follows: '61 Chevy Panel Truck, '62 Chevy Pickup,
and a '65 Chevy Station Wagon. These vehicles are
not licensed or inspected and they have not been
dismantled. He stated he cleaned and mowed his
property. He asked council, ','what is a public nuisanceo>
He stated is my property (cars) a public nuisance or
is whats across the street from me a public nuisance.
He distributed pictures to council reflecting the
conditions of the area.
Mayor Armstrong stated she agreed with Hewlett that
the ordinance does need some clarification. Mayor
Armstrong suggested that the problem be placed on the
next council agenda. Hewlett stated his time expired
on Wednesday (April 17th) and did he have to comply.
Jenkins suggested to Hewlett that he get a letter to
the Chief of Police requesting a public hearing before
council. Hewlett stated he would.
Hewlett then stated that two months back the city electric
crew had pulled their vehicles through his ditch when it
was muddy and left large ruts. The ditch belongs to the
state but Hewlett keeps it mowed. Now it is impossible
to mow because of the mess. He stated he had contacted
the city twice about getting it straightened out and
nothing had been done.
Lloyd advised council that he was aware of the problem,
that it was a state highway ditch but the city had
messed it up and the city would take care of the
problem.
Hewlett further went on to ask council," If the city
makes a written contract with an individual, does the
city carry it out?" (reference here was made to an
agreement between the City Electric Department and
Ben Harvey). Lloyd stated that he had talked with
Don Waddell and Waddell had talked with Ben Harvey
and Harvey said it was o.k. for the pole to stay.
Council advised Lloyd to check on this and get something
in writing from Mr. Harvey.
(m) Teddy Barclay, 116 Southpark Ct., also protested the
Junk Vehicle Ordinance. Barclay stated his vehicle
was not being dismantled, but that he did have to go
and have the vehicle licensed and would he have to
continue to be out the expense in the future. He
stated the car was not being driven now, that he was
saving it for his kids when they became driving age.
Discussion. Danny Spindle explained the police
department's position. Jerry Jenkins stated that he
did not agree with the Ordinance, that it needed
clarification. Inman stated the city needed some
type of control. It was noted that those wishing to
protest need to submit a letter to the Chief of Police
and the item would be considered at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Inman to adjourn the meeting. Spindle
gave the second. Voted unan.
City Secretary
Mayor