08/19/1985-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
August 19, 1985
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Danny Spindle, Freddy
Inman, Harvey W. Thomas and Carolyn Adkins
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mary Jo Stover, Don Waddell, Benny Erwin, C. G. McNeill,
Jeff McNeill, Merwyn Tucker, Jerry Don Linn, Prentice
Preston, Gary Hammett, B. McMurray, Donald Tuttle,
M. LaRue, Mr. & Mrs. George Culp, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Terry,
and Mark McCrary
1. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Carolyn Adkins
gave the invocation and the Mayor led the pledge to the flag.
2. The minutes of the August 5, 1985 meeting were approved as
printed.
3. Motion was made by Inman to approve the disbursements in
the amount of $134,631.69. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the preliminary subdivision
plat of D2eadow Lands Addition for Gary Hammett. Jenkins gave
the second. Voted unan.
5. Motion was made by Thomas to accept the recommendation of Chief
Benny Erwin and approve Danny Ray Brown, Judy Annette McDaniels,
and Donnie Harold Howard as reserve officers. Spindle gave
the second. Voted unan.
6. Motion was made by Jenkins to accept the Rules and Regulations
for the Sullivan Senior Center as recommended by the Sullivan
Senior Center Committee. The Rules and Regulations are as
follows:
1. Those 60 years of age and older are considered Senior
Citizens. They may bring a guest to the Center.
2. Span will operate the Center a part of five days each week;
at present it is from 9:30 to 1:30, Mondays through Fridays.
3. Proposed that Sullivan Senior Center be open an additional
time, Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 4:30. A member of the
board serving as host, and responsible for the Center.
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4. ALSO, that Center be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until
12:00, and from 1 until 4. A volunteer to serve as host
and be responsible.
5. ALSO, that the Center serve for a meeting place for a non-
denominational Mens and/or Womens Sunday Morning Bible
Study Group for all ages, from 9 to 10:30 on Sunday.
6. ALSO, that the Center be open on Sunday afternoon from
2 until 4, with a board member as host and responsible.
7. NO SMOKING OR PROFANITY ON THE PREMISES.
7. Mayor Armstrong opened the public hearing on the Revenue
Sharing Budget for 1985-86 FY. Total estimated revenue
sharing funds $19,340.67. Total estimated expenditures
plus carryovers from 84-85 FY. 18,983.60. Remaining balance
of $357.07. Each expenditure was read and explained. Discussion.
Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Adkins to adopt the Revenue Sharing Budget
for 1985-86 as presented. Jenkins gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Jerry Jenkins made the motion to amend the Sign and Billboard
Ordinance No. 85-16, Section C. (Schedule of Uses Permitted) to
read as follows: Billboard Type -Maximum square feet area.
from 370' to 4001. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
9. Donald Tuttle spoke on behalf of his request for credit. Tuttle
stated that the City of Denton allowed the electricians to call
in for their permits and the electricians were billed at the
end of the month. He stated at the present time the city's
policy worked a hardship on him occasionally. He explained
a problem he had recently concerning a reinspection. Discussion.
It was the general concensus of the council not to set a
policy on credit, but to continue to require the fees upfront,
and that city staff work with the electricians in certain
situations to make sure the homeowner is not disconnected
if the electrician has a problem getting to the office to
pay for the required fees.
10. Recommendations for the Ben Terry property were discussed.
They are as follows:
1. Walnut Street to be opened and continued to the north
boundary of Lots 6 and 8, Block 9, Hampton Addition
Replat beginning at the north edge of the Mendoza and
Tipton property. Street Width to be the same as exist-
ing Walnut Street.
2. Construction of Street to be asphalt as per city speci-
fications. No curb or guttering required.
3. A 20' driveway is required to be built on the northside
of Lots 6 and 8. A minimum of 8' or a maximum of 15'
from the lot line on Lots 6 and 8.
4. Drainage will be designed and prepared by the city
engineer. The city will pay their portion on the exist-
ing Walnut Street south of Lots 6 and 8. You will be
required to pay for the drainage work on the extension
portion of Walnut Street.
5. All utilities will be paid by you. The city crew may
be used to install utilities at the developers expense.
6. All easements to be shown on the final plat.
11. Mayor Armstrong read aloud the proposed amendment to the
Electrical Code Ordinance 85-18. Council requested that the
following statement be added to the amendment. The difference
in actual cost shall also be paid by the customer or developer
upon completion of the job before service is connected.
Motion was made by Carolyn Adkins to adopt the amendment to
Ordinance No. 85-18 with the statement added as requested
by council. Inman gave the second. Voted unan.
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Ordinance No. 85-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXAS, TO AMEND SECTION 12, CHAPTER 10 ENTITLED
UTILITIES PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL SERVICE, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVID-
ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12. Prentice Preston requested a variance of the sign. ordinance
to allow him to place a Billboard Type Sign (which requires
Light Industry or Heavy Industrial Zoning) in a Local
Business zoned area.
Mayor Armstrong explained that the zoning along the Interstate
would be reworked in the future. Jack Russell suggested that
the city grant variances until the zoned areas were reworked
and the ordinance allows for variances.
Motion was made by Danny Spindle to grant a variance to
Prentice Preston allowing a billboard type sign to be placed
in the Local Business District with no time limit specified.
Wendall Thomas gave the second. Voting for weres. Spindle,
Inman, Thomas and Adkins. Jenkins abstained. Motion carried.
13. It was brought to council's attention that three landlords,
(Tommy McDaniel, W. R. Chatfield, and Mrs. Alfred. Ashcraft)
have rental or business properties with two dwellings or two
businesses hooked to a single meter. This causes the city
a problem when one.person fails to pay his/her bill causing
both occupants service to be disconnected. Discussion.
Motion was made by Freddy Inman that the city notify the
three landlords that they will be responsible for the bills
on the single metered rentals to be effective with the
October billing or put in separate meters. Wendall Thomas
gave the second. Voted unan.
14. Citizen Input:
C. G. McNeill discussed Keaton Road with council stating
that the road needed to be wider. Mayor Armstrong stated
that she would set up an appointment with Bill Switzer to
discuss the problem. The Mayor, McNeill, and Adkins to
meet with Switzer.
15. Other Such Matters:
(a) Mayor Armstrong informed council that she had. talked
with Louis Nichols regarding the Denton. County Coop
Franchise date. Nichols states that the contract
is legal on the date it is signed therefore they would
only owe for the 6 month period.
(b) It was agreed that the first council meeting in September
would be changed from Sept. 1 to Sept. 2, due to the
Labor Day Holiday.
(c) Thomas requested. that the city get more. valves in the
water mains so that the entire city will not have
to be without water when a water problem arises. Item
to be considered in the 85-86 Budget.
(d) Inman requested an update on the weed and tall grass
situation. Jerry Jenkins responded that out of 51
locations 8 to 10 have not been mowed. Inman requested
that those that have not mowed, be filed on.
(e) Mayor Armstrong informed council there will be a meeting
Thursday night in Denton regarding Lake Ray Roberts.
Council was encouraged to attend.
Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel
and land acquisition.
Council reconvened to open session. No action was taken.
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Motion was made by Jenkins to adjourn the meeting.
gave the second. Voted unan.
City Secretary
Mayor
MINUTES: City Council
Inman
September 3, 1985
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Jerry Jenkins, Danny Spindle,
Freddy Inman, Harvey W. Thomas, and Carolyn Adkins
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mary Jo Stover, Gary Hammett, B. McMurray, Bob Roberts,
Mike Norman, Herbert Arledge, Bud Hauptman, C. G. McNeill,
Mr. and Mrs. George Culp, & Jack Burkholder
1. Council held a budget workshop from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
2. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order, gave the invocation,
and led the pledge to the flag.
3. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
4. Motion was made by Freddy Inman to approve disbursements in
the amount of $37,207.90. Harvey Thomas gave the second.
Voted unan.
5. Mayor Armstrong declared the public hearing open on the
municipal budget for 1985-86 fiscal year. She explained the
revenues and expenditures. No one spoke in favor of or against
the proposed budget. The public hearing was closed.
6. Motion was made by Carolyn Adkins to adopt Ordinance No. 85-19
adopting a municipal budget for FY. 1985-86. Inman gave the
second. Voted unan.
Ordinance No. 85-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BANGER, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1986,
PROVIDING FOR THE INTRA AND INTER DEPARTMENT AND FUND
TRANSFERS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Mayor Armstrong explained how the city arrived at the tax rate
for 1985. The tax rate for 1985 taxes will be $.524/$100
valuation. Discussion.
Motion was made by Inman to adopt Ordinance No. 85-20 setting
a tax rate of $.524/$100 for 1985. Harvey Thomas gave the
second. Voted unan.
Ordinance No. 85-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
USES AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1985
AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1986, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND
SINKING FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1985 AND APPROPRIATING EACH LEVY
FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE: PROVIDING PENALTY AND INTEREST
FOR DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF
DELINQUENT.TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.