11/04/2024-CC-Minutes-RegularCITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 04, 2024, 6:00 PM
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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 6:01 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2
Councilmember, Place 1
Councilmember, Place 3
Councilmember, Place 4
Councilmember, Place 5
Thomas Muir
Gary Bilyeu
Marissa Barrett
Dennis Dillon
Allen Chick
Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager John Noblitt, City Secretary Kelly Edwards, City Attorney Hugh Coleman, Police
Chief Tyson Cheek, and Police Lt. Justin Lewis.
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 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding legal (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement
offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with
this chapter.
- North Central Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD 1)
Council convened into executive session at 6:02 p.m.
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RECONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 7:24 p.m.
OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON THE REGULAR AGENDA
No discussion.
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There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the work session at 7:24 p.m.
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Mayor Muir called the regular meeting to order at 7:24 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Thomas Muir
Mayor Pro Im, Place 2 Gary mlyeu
Councilmember, Place 1 Marissa Barrett
Councilmember, Place 3 Dennis Dillon
Councilmember, Place 4 Allen Chick
Councilmember, Place 5 Victor Gann
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
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 Notting, Director
of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Assistant Fire Chief Casey Welborn, Library Director
Laura Klenke, Police Lt. Justin Lewis, and Police Chief Tyson Cheek.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mayor Muir gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Gann.
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes from the October 21, 20241 meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement for Library Services
between Denton County and the City of Sanger.
3. Consideration and possible action on the Preliminary Plat of Oasis at Sanger Addition,
being approximately 4.135 acres of land described as A0029A R. BEEBE, OLD DCAD
SHT 2, TR 5, within the City of Sanger, generally located north of McReynolds Road,
and approximately 790 feet east of Lake Ridge Drive.
4. Consideration and possible action to purchase two new Ford F150 Patrol Trucks from
Silsbee Ford utilizing TIPS Purchasing Cooperative with the costs not to exceed
$147,000.00.
5. Consideration and possible action on the purchase of Dodge 5500 Chassis for the
remount of Rescue 671 not to exceed $71,000.00.
6. Consideration and possible action to renew the annual mowing contract with D&D
Commercial Landscape Management.
7. Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement for mutual access to
OCLC Cloudlibrary digital resources to enable the sharing of electronic and digital
library materials among participating libraries and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement.
Mayor Muir pulled Item 1 for additional discussion.
Motion to approve Items 2-7 made by Councilmember Bilyeu, Seconded by
Councilmember Gann.
Councilmember Bilyeu amended his motion to approve Items 2, 3, 5, and 6, Seconded
by Councilmember Gann.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
Item 4 was pulled for additional discussion.
Discussion ensued regarding the estimated time to receive the trucks and the number
of vehicles that have been replaced in the police fleet.
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Motion to approve Item 4 made by Councilmember Chick, Seconded by
Councilmember Dillon.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion ensued regarding Item 1, in which Mayor Muir requested that the October
215t minute reflect additional information regarding the City Manager employment
discussion.
City Secretary Edwards will make the revisions as discussed and place the minutes on
the agenda for November 18, 2024.
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8. Conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 11-20-24 to amend the Planned
Development (PD 12-32-22) language for side yard windows adjacent a street for land
described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 56, TR 57, AND TR 40 generally located along
Chapman Drive approximately 234 feet west of the intersection of I-35 and Chapman
Drive,
Mayor Muir opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Mayor Muir closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 11-20-24 to amend Planned
Development (PD 12-32-22) language for side yard windows adjacent a street for land
described as A1241A TIERWESTER, TR 56, TR 57, AND TR 40 generally located along
Chapman Drive approximately 234 feet west of the intersection of I-35 and Chapman
Drive,
Director Hammonds provided information regarding the request from the applicant to
allow decorative hardware on garage doors to count towards the 15-point scoring
criteria requirement.
TJ Moore, applicant, addressed the Council's questions regarding the request.
Motion to approve the amendment additionally approving acarri
Mage-styled door with
decorative hardware be allowed for 4 points for the 15 point requirement as discussed
made by Councilmember Barrett, Seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
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Motion passed unanimously.
10. Consideration and possible action selecting a layout concept for Porter Park Phase II.
Director Notting provided an overview of the item.
Lane Olivo, Project Manager Halff &Associates, provided a presentation and overview
of the project process and two concept designs.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of fields, modification of the selected concept
pIan due to final topography, connecting the walking (sidewalk) trail allowing for
access to both sides of the park under I-35 and TxDOrs knowledge of that access,
parking for the Miracle League field, and the use options of the multi -purpose sports
court.
Motion to approve Concept 2 option as presented in the presentation made by
Councilmember Dillon Seconded by Councilmember Barrett.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
11. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. i1-21-24 to amend the Exterior
Fagade Design Criteria Manual referenced in the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3
Building Regulations, Article 3.2100 Exterior Fagade Design Criteria Manual, Section
3.2101, (a) Design Criteria Manual.
Director Hammonds provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding the types of allowable tree species.
Motion to approve with the revision of itemaddition, one 3-inch caliper native
Texas tree species by the Director of Development Services, made by Councilmember
Chick, Seconded by Councilmember Gann.
Ayes: Barrett, Bilyeu, Chick, Dillon, and Gann.
Nays: None
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Barrett would like to discuss options to broadcast or livestream Council
meetings.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. Financial reports August and September 2024
13. Disbursements report September 2024
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14. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - September 25, 2024
15. Atmos Rider GCR - Rate Filing under Docket No. 10170 - October 24, 2024
Councilmember billion inquired about interest on any excess cash accounts.
City Manager Noblitt stated that staff was reviewing the investment policy.
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 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
For deliberations regarding legal (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement
offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with
this chapter.
- North Central Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD 1)
Council did not convene into executive session.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
AD70URN
There being no further business, Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Kelly Edwards; City Secretary
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