06/07/1976-CC-Minutes-Regular�_ r
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County Judge concerning tI� alleged conflict between Bill Garter
holding the post of Cheif of Police and Constable at the same
time. The Councty Judge stated he sadv no problem with the
arrangement as long as the City was satisfied, but the City
Administrator recommended that Garter be changed to Constable
anyway. The Council accepted the recommendation.
Meeting adjourned at 8s02 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST
Minutes City Council IVleeting
June 7, 197�
Present: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Enlow, Coker, McDaniel, Moore, Gity
Administrator
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May l7, 1g76 and the
special meeting of May 2j, 197b were read and approved.
2. Mayor Pro -Tams Henry Cooper was nominated by Enlow with
McDaniel seconding. Cooper was elected unanimously.
3. Monthly disbursements After several questions to the City Ad-
ministrator, it was moved by Cooper and seconded by Moore to
approve June disbursements in the amount of �13,201.11. Motion
carried 5-0.
�. Joint landfills The -Mayor summarized a letter received from
the Gity of Denton asking the area small cities to indicate their
interest in participating in a joint landfill project. The City
Administrator presented cost estimates for various options open
to the City. The Mayor recommended Sanger indicate its desire
to join Denton and recommended Sanger leave its landfill open
two days per week for public use after Denton°s landfill is put
into operation. Af ter several questions by the Council, it was
moved by Coker and seconded by McDaniel that the following reso-
lution be passed®
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger, Texas presently owns and operates
its own sanitary landfill, and
WHEREAS., the City of Denton, Texas presently owns and operates
its own sanitary landfill, and
WHEREAS, said sanitary landfills will be full in approximately
eighteen months: and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that both municipalities begin
planning for additional space as soon as possible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SA`NGER, TEXASs
THAT it is in the best interest of the Gity of Sanger to co-
operate with the pity of Denton in seeking a compatible joint land-
fill site; and
THAT the City of Sanger will enter into a mutually agreeable
contract to assume its proportionate share of the capital and oper-
ating expenses involved in the joint landf ill.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Sanger,
Texas this the 7th day of June, 1g76.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Five-year capital improvement program: The Mayor and City
Administrator presented a list of possible capital improvement
projects for the next five years. The City Administrator ex-
plained the need for the program and the steps involved in
adopting one. He asked the Council to begin thinking about pro-
ject priorities. Coker requested a study session be held to
discuss this and other city matters. A study session was called
for June-26, 1976 at 12 noon in City Hall.
6, Other matters:
a. Coker asked the status of several items the City Attorney was
to be working on. The City Administrator stated the Brougham
quitclaim was still pending and he had received an answer
on the utility questions outside the city limits. Coker also
asked the status of the fire station project. He stated his
desire to proceed as quickly as possible and the remainder
of the Council concurred. The discussion ended with Cooper
asking Thomas Moore to prepare and recommend a set of plans
and specifications.
b. The City Administrator advised the Council that he was going
to Austin June llth for a Public Utility Commission hearing
on Sanger's utilities.
c. The first meeting in July was changed to Tuesday, July 6,
1976 because of the July 4th holiday weekend.
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e. The City Administrator advised the Council that Merwyn
Tucker wished to quit as electrical inspector because he was
too busy. The Council gave hime some names of individuals
to ask if they were interested in taking the job.
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Mayor
AlTTEST:
'!,Znutes: Cit;� Council 1�'Ieeting
June 21, 1976
Present: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Enlow, McDaniel, TZoore, Coker, Stover
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1976 were approved.
2. Sanger Electric System capital improvements: The Council asked
numerous questions concerning many of the items, especially
Nos. 19 49 and 8 on the statement. Iindon Carr review and
answered questions regarding these items. It was requested by
the Council that we try and find out what other power companies.
charge for drop service installation and retirement. Motion
was made by Coker that the statement be paid. It was seconded
by Cooper and voted unanimous.
3. The Utility Band Construction fund invoices were discussed
briefly and Cooper made a motion to pay half. Motion died for
lack of a second. Bill Enlow made a motion the fees be tabled,
Cooper seconded. Votes for were Moore, Enlow, Cooper and
McDaniel with Coker abstaining.