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06/18/2018-CC-Minutes-RegularCITY OF SANGER, TEXAS MINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2018 – 7:00 PM. 502 Elm Street, Sanger, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Lee Allison, Councilman David Clark, Councilman Bill Boutwell. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Gary Bilyeu, Councilman Allen Chick. The Mayor and three (3) Council Members were present constituting a quorum. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Alina Ciocan, Acting City Manager; Clayton Gray, Finance Director; Jim Berman Director of Parks and Recreation; Cheryl Price, City Secretary. 1. Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Muir on Monday, June 18th, 2018 at 7:10 PM. The Invocation was given by Councilman Boutwell. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Clark. 2. CITIZEN INPUT: (Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or to discuss any issues brought up during this section). Brenda G. Keener, 4 Bluebird was recognized and requested if the City could assist with obtaining exercise equipment for the Senior Center. They would like to have a circuit of different equipment. Kathy Ring, 5946 FM 455 W, was recognized. She noted her concern regarding the condition of the streets in Sanger and how we could have such nice parks and undrivable streets. Mayor Muir noted that he could not debate anything but could give some facts. He noted that the Parks are mostly funded through our 4B Board which is a separate set of funds that can be used for parks improvements and other similar types of improvements but, cannot be used for other things such as the roads. She noted that she understood and hoped that the city could improve on the road conditions. 3. CONSENT AGENDA: a) Approval of Minutes: 1. City Council Work Session Meeting, June 18, 2018 2. City Council Regular Meeting, June 18, 2018 b) Disbursements. c) Appoint Victoria Eakman as Deputy Court Clerk for Remainder of Term (June 2019). d) Approve Reappointing Existing Board Members for a Two-Year Term: Planning and Zoning Commission – Sandra Hensley, Place 4 Board of Adjustment – Sandra Hensley, Place 4 Parks Board – Carrie Bilyeu, Place 2 David Cale Trail, Place 4 Library Board – Beth Avery, Place 2 City Manager, Alina Ciocan noted that for the Board Members, this is only for reappointing members, the appointment of any new members will be on the next Council meeting agenda. A motion was made by Councilman Boutwell to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark. The motion carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote (Councilman Bilyeu and Councilman Chick absent). 4. Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda. None. REGULAR AGENDA 5. Second Reading of Resolution # 06-06-18 – Approving a Project and Grant Agreement Between the Sanger Texas Development Corporation and the City of Sanger Providing for the Construction of a 3,200 Square Feet Picnic Pavilion at the John Porter Park at a Cost Not to Exceed $85,000. Mayor Muir the read Resolution #06-06-18 in its entirety as the required second reading: RESOLUTION # 06-06-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, APPROVING A PROJECT AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SANGER TEXAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF SANGER PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,200 SQUARE FEET PICNIC PAVILION AT THE JOHN PORTER PARK AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $85,000; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Sanger Texas Development Corporation desires to enter into an agreement with the City of Sanger to construct a picnic pavilion, 3,200 square feet in area (“Project”) at a cost not to exceed $85,000; WHEREAS, this Project will provide additional covered space in the John Porter Park, which would allow for large scale events under a covered facility; WHEREAS, Section 505.158 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code requires that such Project should not be undertaken until the City Council has given a resolution approving such Project at least two separate readings; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to give the resolution approving the Project such readings and approval so that the Project may proceed to enhance and expand the quality of life opportunities within the City of Sanger, Texas in accordance with the terms of the Gra nt Agreement which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF SANGER, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. That the City Council has reviewed the Project described herein and has determined that the Project will promote community activity and enhance the quality of life of the City and accordingly promotes a public purpose. Section 2. That the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made part hereof for all purposes, having been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas, and found to be acceptable and in the best interests of the City of Sanger and its citizens, said Agreement is hereby in all things approved. Section 3. That the Sanger Texas Development Corporation is authorized to enter into appropriate agreement with the City of Sanger for the construction of a picnic pavilion at the John Porter Park, to provide such or appropriate grants or funds available at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Development Corporation. Section 4. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement and all other necessary documents in connection therewith on behalf of the City of Sanger, according to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement and this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect after its second reading and immediately from and after its passage by the City Council, and it is, accordingly, so resolved. 6. Consider, Discuss and Act on Resolution # 06-06-18 – Approving a Project and Grant Agreement Between the Sanger Texas Development Corporation and the City of Sanger Providing for the Construction of a 3,200 Square Feet Picnic Pavilion at the John Porter Park at a Cost Not to Exceed $85 ,000. Authorizing Execution of the Agreement and all Necessary Documents by the Mayor; and, Providing for an Effective Date. Mayor Muir provided a brief summary noting that Tatum Whitewood a 2018 graduate of Sanger High School did this as service project for an FFA scholarship grant. The amount is not expected to be $85,000. She made a presentation at the last City Council Work Session and it was further discussed at the Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Clark to approve Resolution # 06-06-18 – Approving a project and grant agreement between the Sanger Texas Development Corporation and the City of Sanger providing for the construction of a 3,200 square feet picnic pavilion at the John Porter Park at a cost not to exceed $85,000. Authorizing execution of the agreement and all necessary documents by the Mayor; and, providing for an effective date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boutwell. The motion carried with a 3-0 vote (Councilman Bilyeu and Councilman Chick Absent). 7. Consider, Discuss and Act on Resolution 06-09-18 - Suspending the Effective Date for Ninety Days in Connection with the Rate Increase Filing Made on About On June 1, 2018 by Atmos Energy For its Mid-Tex Division; Finding That the Meeting Complies With the Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings and Provisions Related to the Subject; and Declaring an Effective Date. City Manager Alina Ciocan summarized. She noted there was a very detailed agenda Item sheet provided by the Attorney, Alfred Herrera who is representing the Mid-Tex Cities. As you may recall recently Atmos reduced their rates; they are now proposing an increase in their rates and this resolution will suspend the proposal of increase of rates for ninety days; otherwise, the proposed rates will go into effect July 6, 2019. This will give us time to discuss the next steps. They propose to increase the rates for residential customers and decrease the rates for commercial customers. Mayor Muir summarized the process noting this is a routine procedure. A motion was made by Councilman Boutwell to approve Resolution 06-09-18 - Suspending the Effective Date for Ninety Days in Connection with the Rate Increase Filing Made On About On June 1, 2018 by Atmos Energy For its Mid -Tex Division; Finding That the Meeting Complies With the Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings and Provisions Related to the Subject; and Declaring an Effective Date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark. The motion carried with a 3-0 vote (Councilman Bilyeu and Councilman Chick absent). 8. INFORMATION ITEMS: a) All American Dogs Report Mayor Muir noted that All American Dogs seems to be getting placement for the animals. In the spring and summer, the adoption rates usually go up. He noted that the numbers so far have stayed pretty low and hoped the trend continued. He noted he was encouraged to see that. b) Atmos Energy Rider GCR – Rate Filing Under Docket No. 10170 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of Council to bring forward items they wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with a consensus of the Council or at the call of the Mayor). Councilman Clark noted that he would like to see McReynolds Road on the agenda regarding the signage and the appearance that the road is smaller on the far east end ; and, the use of tin-horns. 10. ADJOURN. There being no further business Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM.