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MEETING MINUTES SANGER
OCTOBER 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER,TEXAS
CALL THE WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the work session to order at 6 02 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Parks &
Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Police Lt Justin Lewis, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1 Sanger Parks Department Project Update
Half&Associates provided a presentation and overview of the status and project
findings regarding the Porter Park Pond rehabilitation project
Discussion ensued regarding the cost to continue filling the pond, the ARRP
authorization to remove and relocate the muscles, the pecan tree roots, options
moving forward with the project, and incorporating the project with Porter Park Phase
II
Director Nolting provided a presentation and update regarding Porter Park Phase II
and Railroad Park
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Discussion ensued regarding connecting the parks, the Miracle League portion of the
park and fundraising, and the process and status of the TCEQ application for any
additional improvements at Railroad Park
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No additional discussion
ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 7 10 p m
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7 18 p m
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Gary Bilyeu
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Director
of Development Services Ramie Hammonds, Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Nolting, Director
of Human Resources and Special Projects Jeriana Staton-Hemb, Electric Director Ronnie Grace,
Municipal Court Administrator Christy Dyer, Police Lt Justin Lewis, and Police Chief Tyson
Cheek
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Councilmember Chick gave the Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember
Bilyeu
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Amber Whitworth-Spigner, Sanger, thanked the City Council and Staff for their support in
conducting the Farmers Market downtown and stated that they have seen an increase in those
visiting the market
Grant Darden, representing Babe's Chicken, stated the restaurant's concerns regarding the
quality of water issues they have experienced, including the number of times they have had to
close the restaurant, and provided photos of the water collected
REPORTS
2 Presentation and overview of library department operations
No presentation
CONSENT AGENDA
3 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the September 30, 2024,
meeting
4 Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 7, 2024, meeting
5 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-15, appointing Municipal Court
Clerk
6 Consideration and possible action on the renewal agreement with DocuNav Solutions
for Laserfiche and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and quote
7 Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2024-16, appointing the Planning &
Zoning Commission to serve as the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
8 Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 10-19-24, Amending Chapter 13
Utilities, Article 13 1300 Installation Of Underground Electrical Service, Section
13 1301(a)(10) Installation Of Underground Electrical Service adding a distance
requirement to regulate the distance between the power subsurface pedestal and the
light pole
9 Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Stephen Town Crossing,
being approximately 120 133 acres of land described as REUBEN BEBEE SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO 29, located in the City of Sanger, and generally located on the west
side of Sanger Circle Addition and west of Montecristo Lane and Bridle Path Lane
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10 Consideration and possible action on the Final Plat of the Belz Road Retail Addition
Phase 1, being 32 03 acres described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 56, and A1241A
TIERWESTER, TR 57(PT), OLD DCAD SHT 5, TR 6, located in the City of Sanger, and
generally located on the west side of North Stemmons Frwy at the intersection of West
Chapman Dr and North Stemmons Frwy
Items 3, 4, and 9 were removed for discussion and separate votes
Motion to approve Items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded
by Councilmember Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
Motion to approve Item 3 made by Councilmember Gann, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Abstain Bilyeu
Motion passed 3-0-1
Motion to approve Item 4 made by Councilmember Gann, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon
Ayes Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Abstain Bilyeu
Motion passed 3-0-1
Motion to approve Item 9 made by Councilmember Dillon, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann
Ayes Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann
Nays None
Motion passed unanimously
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the City Council Will Meet in a Closed
Executive Session in Accordance with the Texas Government Code
Section 551 074 PERSONNEL MATTERS
For deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee
Item A- City Manager
Item B - City Attorney
City Manager Noblitt requested that any discussion regarding his employment be discussed
under Section 551 074 b in the public forum
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Mayor Muir opened the discussion for Item A of the Executive Session at 7:33 p.m.
City Manager Noblitt questioned why his position was listed on the agenda since, during the
past discussion, he understood that he would communicate the position's goals and objectives
by individually contacting Councilmembers to finalize both. He stated it was not clear that his
position would be placed on the agenda for additional discussion to come to a consensus based
on the prior meeting. He then stated that his perception was that since he was contacted by the
third-party attorney and asked if he would consider dropping his recent complaint, and chose
not to drop the complaint, then his employment was placed on the next agenda for discussion.
City Manager Noblitt then stated these items may not correlate.
Mayor Muir stated they did not correlate.
Additional discussion ensued regarding clarifying and communicating the goals and objectives
to the City Manager.
Mayor Muir moved to convene into Executive Session under Section 551.074, Item B of
Executive Session at 7:43 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 8:52 p.m.
No action taken.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
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