11/21/1977-CC-Minutes-RegularMinutes: November 21, 1977
Present: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Coker, Enlow, McDaniel and Bridges
Others Present: Dr. Nub Neighbors, C. Neighbors, Milt Crans, George
Adams, Tim Jackson, Hans L. Erdman, John Cundiff, John
Porter, Buddy Hardaway, City Mgr., City Sec., and
City Attorney.
1. Minutes of the November 7, 1977 and November 143 1977 meetings
were approved as presented.
2. Coker made the motion to pay disbursements with the exclusion of
#10 (McDonald'sConoco).Enlow second. Unan.
3. Zoning Petition Z-39 (Dr. Nub Neighbors) - Mayor Cole opened the
Public Hearing. Dr. Neighbors spoke in favor of his petition
and stated he had no plans for outside pens. It would be a small
animal clinic only. Questions: ;(McDaniel) Will this be your only
practice. Ans. Yes, I's operating out of my pickup and off of
our kitchen table at present.
John Cundiff, representing First Nationl`Bahk spo�e'.in oppo�it�on
of the petition. He discussed the planned future use of the pro-
perty owned by the bank and stated he felt the planned area for
this vicinity was not complimentary with the petition. Cundiff
further stated that the recommendation letter from the P and Z
should bear Jack Armstrong's signature since Cundiff had dis-
qualified himself at the meeting. He further stated there would
need to be a variance with regards to the Livestock Ordinance.
Dr. Neighbors stated again that he would not have large animals
except those that were ambulatory and he was seeking a zoning
change and not a variance.
John Porter spoke briefly in opposition. Stated it was not
their contention to stop any business locating in Sanger.
Mayor Cole closed the public hearing. He read aloud a petition
signed by 26 residents of the City in favor of the petition
and read aloud the letter from the P & Z Commission which
recommended the change be approved. Motion to accept the P &
Z recommendation by McDaniel. Cooper second. John Coker made
the motion to table the petition decision for further study.
Bridges second. General discussion. Voted unan. Coker stated
he would like to have a committee to study the petition further.
Mayor Cole wanted to know if he wanted a committee from Council
or a citizen committee. Mayor felt Council should act on this
petition since there had already been a long wait by Dr. Neighbors.
Discussion.
4. Information regarding TEC was explained by the City Mgr. The City
will become liable for unemployment compensation on Jan.l, 1978.
This is manatory) The City has two choices of payment for this
responsibility.
#1. Reimburse the State Fund for actual benefits paid
to their employees.
#2. Pay taxes each quarter. (Council, agreed on #2)
5. City Mgr. reviewed with Council the sewer line problem on
North 8th Street, stating that the City had received numerous
complaints regarding the overflow. Because of the lack of an
adequate grade on the existing line which flows to FM455 there
is a buildup of solids in the line which prevent the liquids
from flowing. The estimated cost for materials is $1025.00.
This will be to construct a new line using inhouse labor. Work
will take approximately two weeks. Council advised City Mgr. to
have the work done.
6. Denton Community Emergency Medical Services President and Co -
Mgr., Hans L. Erdman spoke to the Council regarding authoriza-
tion to provide subscription ambulance service within the City
of Sanger. General Discussion. No action taken.
7. Milt Crans, Marketing Representative with Burroughs Corporation
presented cost figures on a new computer billing machine. Council
decided to wait on the purchase of the machine until it is
decided whether the school and city will combine tax offices.
8. Bridges made the motion the City adopt the Flood Hazard Prevention
Ordinance. Cooper Second. Unan. Ordinance to take effect _
immediately. (Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinance 77-7)
Coker made the motion to adopt the Resolution to be used when
applying for the flood insurance program. Bridges second. Unan.
9. Mike Grogan Contract - Cooper made the motion to adopt the contract.
Enlow second. Unan.
10. Motion by Coker to call Zoning Case Z-39 from table. Bridges
second. Unan. Discussion. Bridges made the motion to deny
the petition Z-39. Coker second. Voting for were: Bridges,
Coker, and Enlow. Voting against: Cooper and McDaniel.
Motion carried 3-2.
11. Other matters:
a. City Mgr. went over the present insurance coverage on the
City tanks and water tower. Discussed with Council possibility of
increasing coverages. No action taken.
b. Diesel Fuel - City Mgr. informed Council that Sanger Electric
has 7500 gallons of diesel fuel on hand at the light plant which
they might be willing to sell to the City. City Mgr. was directed
to look into the matter further. No a on t en
Mayor
ATTEST:
Minutes: City Council Meeting - December 5, 1977
Present: Mayor Cole, Coker, Cooper, McDaniel, Bridges, Enlow.
Others Present: City Manager
1. Minutes were read and approved with exception of third
sentence in Item #3 that read as follows: It would be a
small animal clinic only.
2. Bridges made motion to pay all disbursements with exception
of Item #4, McDonald's Conoco. Coker second. Unan.
3. Item #3 was withdrawn from agenda.
4. Other matters:
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6.
7.
A. Garbage Containers: Billy Jack Hollingsworth can build
some of the containers at the present and City Manager
was directed to come back in two weeks with further
study on containers.
Mayor Cole called the meeting into Executive Session to
discuss land acquisition.
Meeting reopened from Executive Session.
Bridges made motion
ATTEST:
meeting adjourn. F�nlow second.
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Mayor