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determine which gets
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building
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Lloyd and
need of
priority.
Street.
Henry drove every street in the
repair. Council will need to
Lloyd stated the County is
Lloyd to c,et with Doctor Chapman about Chatfield
being a health hazard and Mary Jo to send Weed Letter.
Minutes: City Council Special Called Meeting
November 2, 1979
Present: Mayor Cole, Hampton, Cooper, Bridges and Coker
Absent: Spindle
Others
Present: Lloyd Henderson; City Manaqer, Berry Forrest and Ron
Richardson
1. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cole for the purpose of
receiving the results of the inspection of the elevator water
storage tank. This inspection was done by Water Tank Service,
Inc. at no cost to the City. Inspection revealed pit holes and
deterioration on the inside of the tank. Water Tank Devices,
Inc. had made a proposal to repair inside of tank, repaint
inside and outside at a cost of $9,700.00.
2. Motion was made by Cooper that City of Sanger take bids on
the repair job rather than accept offer made by Water Tank Service,
Inc. Motion second by Hampton. Voted unan.
3. Water Tank Services, Inc. made another proposal to clean and
paint inside of tank for $4,900.00. Motion was made by Hampton
to accept this proposal. Motion dies for lack of second.
4. Meeting adjourned.
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Carr, Joe
MAYOR
November 5, 1979
City Council
Mayor Cole, Cooper. Hampton, Spindle, Bridges and Coker
Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Lester Horstman, Lindon
Roeder, Mike Walsh, and Jane Ragsdale
1. The minutes of the October 15, 7979 and November 2, 1979
meeting were approved as printed.
2. Disbursements in the amount of $27,006.81 were approved on
a motion by Hampton. Coker second. Voted unan.
3. Sanger Electric Capital Improvements for the amount of
$10,R94.18 were approved on a motion by Hampton. Coker second.
Voted unan.
4. Electric Service for the Assembly of God Church - Mayor Cole
explained to Council that the line would not be built until
February. Lindon Carr was asked about such delay. He explained
that the bid process took time and that it would take from
five to six months to get materials. Mayor Cole stated he
felt Sanger Electric should get a new supplier list so that
materials could be received sooner.
Lindon explained that the plans called for a primary line to
extend down the western edge.of the church's property. The
present temporary line can be increased to carry the 50 amperage
necessary for the church to use their facility until the primary
line can be installed. The cost to convert the temporary line
would be approximately $150.00. Tony Franzen was working on the
easements but he and the preacher had a misunderstanding. Dis-
cussion. Freese Drive was brought up. Mayor Cole stated there
was no doubt in his mind that the church would build the street.
Coker: Everytime we've varied from our ordinances we have
gotten something crammed down our throats. Bridges: They knew
over two years ago that the street had to be paved and guttered.
Lindon Carr: Mr. Bucklew gave us a verbal agreement that we could
cross his land to give the church service. The line goes over
the street/ We will set one pole. A total of 465' is needed.
Discussion.
Coker made the motion the City run temporary service to the
Assembly of God Church with a maximum amperage service as requested
by the Church subject to securing the necessary 72" utility
easement along the western property line of church property.
Bridges second. Discussion. Coker stated he still thinks its
wrong that the church takes advantage of the City because they
are a church. Lindon Carr -was advised that construction was
to held up until. the necessary easements are secured.
5. Fair Housing Ordinance - Mayor Cole explained to Council this
would cost the Cit��any money. Spindle made the motion the City
adopt a Fair Housing Ordinance. Bridges second. Voted unan.
FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE N0. 79-11
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS TO BRING
ABOUT THROUGH FAIR, ORDERLY, AND LAWFUL PROCEDURES THE
OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH PERSON TO OBTAIN HOUSING WITHOUT
REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
AGE, OR HANDICAP. THIS POLICY IS GROUNDED UPON A RECOG
PJITION OF THE RIGHT OF EVERY PERSON TO HAVE ACCESS TO
ADEQUATE HOUSING OF THAT PERSON'S CHOICE, AND THE
DENIAL OF THIS RIGHT BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, OR HANDICAP, IS DETRIMENTAL TO
THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THIS
CITY AND CONSTITUTES AN UNJUST DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS, WHICH
IS WITHIN THE POWER AND PROPER RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT
TO PREVENT,
6. Lone Star Gas statement of intent to change residential and
commercial gas cost adjustment and service charges - Niayor Cole
brought out the fact there was no change in the base rates. He
read the schedule of service charges to be added. It was noted
that the charge for returned checks would be $5.00. Mayor Cole
q estioned Item B of the Ordinance which was the Gas Cost
Adjustment. Cole ask Horstman if the gas company pays a franchise
tax to the City on the fuel adjustment' Horstman replied "yes,
it is included on the customers -bill and is paid to the city
through gross revenues." It was noted that a line loss factor
of 1.056 was added to the new ordinance. Horstman stated only
5% of recovery on line loss is permitted by the railroad commission.
Mayor Cole stated that Item B-3 would allow the franchise tax
to be fixed by ordinance. The tax factor to be used is 1.02649.
Horstman stated in the past the cost of adjustment was 3 months
behind. In the new ordinance it would be calculated on a
current calendar month. Mayor Cole told Council it would be
a 1.63% rate increase to the consumer. Horstman stated Lone
Star was trying to delay a rate increase and this would generate
an approximate $6,000 per year. Mayor Cole requested that Mr.
Horstman meet with him on Wednesday and explain with the proper
document how the franchise tax and cost adjustment is determined
and applied. Discussion. It was agreed by Council to table this
item and place on agenda for November 19, 1979 meeting. State-
ment attached.
7. An ordinance adopting the municipal budget for FY 1979-80 was
approved on a motion by Spindle. Bridges second. Voted unan.
ORDINANCE N0. 79-10
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ,
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1979 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1980;
AND APPROPRIATING THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS THEREOF.
8. Coker made the motion the city cast its ten votes for Harold
Easley to serve as director if elected on the Denton County Single
Appraisal District. Cooper second. Voted .unan.
9. Item to consider repair work on the overhead water storage
was acted on at the called meeting on November 2, 1979.
10. Other such matters:
(a) Joe Roeder spoke to Council about where fie parks his
tractor trailer rig. Mayor Cole read the Minutes of the two
prevaoGs meetings. Some of the Council understood that Roeder
would leave the trailer out at the Conoco Station. Roeder
understood that he could bring it in unloaded. It is now agreed
upon that Joe Roeder will leave the trailer out at the Conoco
Station until he gets gravel to park it on his property. (Only he
needs to work it out) The City will write Mr. Roeder a letter with
police receiving a copy in order to alleviate future problems.)-
(b) Bridges would like for the City and school to work together
and coordinate some type of action with regard to parking at the
Halloween Carnival. It was requested that an officer be present
to keep some type of order.
(c) Cooper stated the City needs to check about getting
the power plant painted.
(d) Coker asked Lloyd if he talked to Dr. Chapman about
the Chatfield building. Lloyd stated Clyde was willing to sign
anything that John L. would prepare. John L. agreed to write a letter
to Chatfield advising him that Council will take action if the
debris is not cleaned up.
(e) Hampton wanted to know where the center line was in
the street.
(f) Mayor Cole ask i�f City was going to patch First Baptist
Church parking lot. Cooper stated he thought the city should fix
their streets before doing this type of work.
Mtg. adjourned.
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