[0:04] I will call the August 17th, 2026
regular City Council meeting to order at
[0:11] 7:05.
[0:17] The next item on the agenda is the
invocation and pledge. The invocation
[0:20] will be led by Councilman Gann, and the
pledge will be led by Councilwoman
[0:24] Tisdale. If you'll please stand.
[0:29] » Pray with me, please.
Dear Lord, thank you for bringing us
[0:33] together tonight.
Please continue to give us your wisdom
[0:37] so that we can help all the issues that
we we need to go through, and continue
[0:40] to help
>> [clears throat]
[0:41] » everyone through everything that they're
going through. Thank you for your love.
[0:44] Thank you for your sacrifice.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
[0:48] » Amen.
>> Everyone pledge allegiance.
[0:52] » I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America, and to
[0:58] the republic for which it stands, one
nation under God, indivisible, with
[1:05] liberty and justice for all.
[1:09] » Please take your seats.
[1:14] The next item on the agenda is citizens'
comments. This is a time where
[1:19] anyone in the audience would like to
come up and visit about anything that's
[1:22] not on the agenda. Just as a reminder,
we we give citizens 3 minutes, but
[1:28] Council cannot deliberate on anything
that you comment on.
[1:32] If you want to comment on something
that's on the agenda, I would ask that
[1:36] you just
wait until that agenda item comes up and
[1:40] then comment. So, anyone wishing to come
forward, please do so. You can come to
[1:45] the podium and state your name and
address for the record.
[1:51] Not everybody at once.
[1:55] » It landed perfectly.
>> Straight up and down.
[1:59] » Uh I I have a
[2:03] » Please come up to the podium. I would
ask that we do have citizen consent
[2:08] forms and before you leave if you could
just write your name on there so we have
[2:11] it for the record.
>> Okay, yeah.
[2:13] » Please state your name and address for
the record.
[2:15] » Uh my name is Nehemiah Herrera. I live
at 8153 Prepper at 60th 6605 over there
[2:20] on the other side of uh
the 35. It's on 2450
[2:26] uh Chisholm.
>> Mhm.
[2:27] » And uh I was able to attend the McKinney
City Council meeting a couple weeks ago
[2:31] when they presented the new mosque. And
uh there were a lot of things I learned
[2:35] there. A lot of some of them were
disturbing and
[2:37] um I was just wondering one thing that I
learned is that uh
[2:42] this isn't really related to the mosque
per se, but or at least the the council
[2:45] meeting, but Islam
is very much a religion that believes in
[2:50] conquering and um
they're they're planning mosques all
[2:54] over our metro area.
And um
[3:00] McKinney is where they're at right now,
but it's very much a religion that
[3:03] believes that they they believe that
they will conquer eventually in every
[3:05] political
uh
[3:08] every political position that's taken,
every new mosque that's built is kind of
[3:11] uh victory towards that uh jihad that
they believe in. And so I was wondering
[3:15] um like for instance one thing they'll
do is they will build mosques that
[3:18] purposely don't have enough parking so
that way they can
[3:21] uh the parking will flood into the
nearby neighborhoods and then um
[3:25] that forces everybody that's not Muslim
to move out of the neighborhoods because
[3:28] they can't get out of their driveways
cuz of there's too much there's not
[3:30] there's too many cars not enough parking
at the mosques.
[3:33] And um and they're able to do that get
away with that because they'll get into
[3:36] the city council boards like a decade
before that change the ordinances to
[3:39] allow that. And so it's technically
legal. Um
[3:42] and so I was wondering if there's
anything that we're doing or if there's
[3:45] anything we could be doing to kind of
pre- prepare for that when it eventually
[3:48] does come to either to Denton or to
Sanger if there's Is we can kind of
[3:50] preemptively do to uh prepare or even
just um
[3:55] I don't know, maybe put bullwark up, I
guess, against that incoming
[3:59] uh threat. It really is a threat in a
lot of ways, and I think we're really
[4:02] unprepared for how vastly different
Islam is
[4:04] um than our own what we're used to in
the West. Uh they're permitted to lie to
[4:08] gain favor, and and we're just we're
completely I learned so much from that
[4:12] city council meeting and attending
several different caucuses afterwards.
[4:15] We're completely not ready for what's
coming, and if we're not preparing now,
[4:18] it will it will what's happening in
McKinney will be happening here before
[4:21] long. So, I was just wondering anyway.
Uh thanks.
[4:24] » Thank you.
>> Thank you.
[4:28] » Anyone else wishing to come forward?
[4:34] Seeing no one else, then I will close
the citizens' comments.
[4:40] The next item on the agenda is special
presentation and announcements, and we
[4:45] have a proc- proclamation recognizing
the program partnership with Excel High
[4:50] School.
I do have a couple of things here for
[4:54] that. The first thing I'd like to read
is the actual proclamation, and I
[4:57] understand someone may want to come
forward, but but let me read this first.
[5:01] Let me read it first.
It's going to take a few minutes. You
[5:04] don't want to be standing up here.
>> [clears throat]
[5:08] » Proclamation. Whereas Excel High School
was founded in 2004 by visionary
[5:14] educators and business professionals
with the mission of providing
[5:18] accessible, flexible, and accredited
educational opportunities for students
[5:23] of all ages.
And whereas Excel High School
[5:28] delivers high-quality, innovative online
learning through modern technology,
[5:33] empowering students nationwide to
achieve academic success,
[5:38] learn at their own pace, and earn a
recognized high school diploma. And
[5:42] whereas the City of Sanger recognizes
the a partnership
[5:47] established in 2024
between Excel High School and the Sanger
[5:53] Public Library, which provides adults or
adult residents with a second chance to
[5:59] earn a fully accredited high school
diploma at no cost. And whereas these
[6:05] library-sponsored scholarships break
down financial and structural barriers
[6:09] to education, empowering adult learners
to gain critical skills, pursue higher
[6:15] education, and secure better economic
opportunities. And whereas lifelong
[6:21] learning is a is vital to the strength,
prosperity, and vitality of the Sanger
[6:27] community, demonstrating that it is
never too late to achieve an educational
[6:32] milestone.
And now therefore, I Gary Bilyeu, Mayor
[6:38] of the City of Sanger, on behalf of the
entire City Council, do hereby recognize
[6:43] the program partnership with Excel High
School for its innovation and
[6:47] accessibility, and express sincere
appreciation for their shared commitment
[6:53] to expanding educational opportunities
for the residents of Sanger.
[6:58] Laura, would you like to come forward?
[7:03] » [clears throat]
[7:11] » And Laura, we just can you let everybody
know who you are?
[7:14] » Yes, I'm Laura Klinke, the Library
Director here at the Sanger Public
[7:17] Library, and this is Ashley Needham.
>> Mhm.
[7:20] » And he is one of my students who has
accomplished many things, and I'm I'm
[7:24] very excited, and I just wanted to say a
few words about Ashley. Ashley,
[7:29] congratulations on earning your high
school diploma, achieving this milestone
[7:32] through the Sanger Public Library and
Excel High School program is a true
[7:35] testament to your grit, dedication, and
ambition. Balancing life's
[7:39] responsibilities while prioritizing your
education is no small feat, and watching
[7:43] you cross this finish line is an
inspiration to our entire community.
[7:47] Your hard work has opened new doors and
proven that it's never too late to
[7:50] achieve your goals. We are immensely
proud of you and excited to see where
[7:54] your journey leads next.
>> And Ashley,
[7:58] CONGRATULATIONS.
>> [applause]
[8:03] » AND ASHLEY, I have here a certificate of
recognition
[8:08] for your achievement.
[8:11] And you know what? Should we get a
picture of you and the city council?
[8:14] » Yes.
[8:33] » Yes, so much is great.
Big smiles.
[8:38] Big smiles.
Big smiles.
[8:43] It's not good enough for you.
Congratulations.
[8:47] Congratulations.
[8:49] Thank you.
Ashley.
[8:52] Thank you.
[8:58] Big smiles.
[9:06] Thanks.
[9:09] The board. Oh.
[9:17] Council, the next item on the agenda is
a consent agenda. As a reminder, uh
[9:22] if you have any questions about any of
the five items listed, then let's pull
[9:28] those items and discuss them
individually. Otherwise, what's your
[9:33] pleasure?
[9:36] » Mr. Mayor, I'll make a motion that we
approve the consent agenda as presented.
[9:41] » We have a motion by Councilwoman
Leete.
[9:47] Do I hear a second?
>> I second.
[9:50] » Second.
>> We have a second by Councilman Burris.
[9:55] Any other discussion?
All those in favor, please raise your
[9:58] hand.
It carries unanimously. Thank you.
[10:05] » [sighs]
>> And the next item on on the agenda is
[10:08] public hearing.
Uh
[10:11] there's actually two of them. We'll
tackle them one at a time.
[10:17] First item is conduct a public hearing
for the city of Sanger's proposed
[10:22] property tax rate. I'll open that public
hearing at 7:15.
[10:30] Does anyone from staff want to make any
introduction?
[10:35] So, it's open.
Nothing
[10:38] uh presented by staff. Anyone wishing to
come forward to speak on behalf of this
[10:42] public hearing, please do so, whether in
favor or against.
[10:51] Not seeing anyone come forward, then we
will close the first public hearing at
[10:56] 7:16.
[11:00] » [clears throat]
>> The second public hearing is a public
[11:03] hearing for the city of Sanger's annual
budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
[11:11] I'll open that public hearing at 7:16.
[11:16] Staff, I'll give you the opportunity if
you would like to come forward and any
[11:23] preparatory comments.
[11:26] All right. Anyone else wishing to come
forward to speak either for or against
[11:30] this item, please do so at this time.
[11:37] » [snorts]
[11:41] » Not seeing anyone come forward, I will
close the second public hearing at 7:17.
[11:53] The next item on the agenda is action
items. It's number 10 in your agenda.
[11:58] Consider and possible action on
resolution
[12:03] number 2026-10,
directing staff to prepare and
[12:08] annexation service plan and call a
public hearing for property known as RBB
[12:14] survey A-29
and J. Morton survey A-7992,
[12:23] being approximately 387.515
[12:27] acres of land and generally located on
the north side of FM 455 and east of
[12:34] Union Hill Road.
>> Mayor and Council, we will be pulling
[12:38] this item tonight and not be taking
action on it. There's some incorrect
[12:41] language in it. We will be bringing that
back to you on September the 8th.
[12:45] » You could have told me that before I
read.
[12:48] » [laughter]
>> I wanted you to have the practice.
[12:51] » I'm kidding. I'm kidding.
>> to ask him to read it twice.
[12:53] » No, so
>> [laughter]
[12:55] » Okay, so officially it's been pulled.
>> It's been pulled, yes.
[12:58] » Okay.
>> Thank you.
[13:07] » All right, there's one thing one
announcement I'd like to make
[13:12] concerning the proposed property tax
rate.
[13:16] So, the city council
[13:20] The city council is is required to
announce at the public hearing the date,
[13:24] time, and place of the meeting at which
it will vote on the proposed tax rate.
[13:30] This vote is scheduled for Tuesday,
September 8th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
[13:37] right here in this building.
[13:41] Any questions?
[13:47] Okay.
[13:50] The next is future agenda items. Does
anyone on council have any future agenda
[13:56] items
you'd like to recommend to staff?
[14:04] The one thing I did, I know this was an
email that sent out and it's further
[14:08] along save the date. So, just keep that
in mind.
[14:12] You probably will learn from our class
earlier that there will be a possible
[14:18] quorum.
All right. December 8th it is uh
[14:23] » Mhm.
>> a staff lunch luncheon.
[14:28] Do you know what day of the week that
is?
[14:29] » It's a Friday.
>> Okay. It's Friday.
[14:33] One one other thing, if you um
if you have not completed the uh cyber
[14:41] security the required training, please
do so. The 20th of August is the
[14:46] deadline.
And I will tell you, don't be shocked, I
[14:50] I have not done it yet, but
it is on my schedule for tomorrow.
[14:54] » I did mine today
>> too after she sent that.
[14:56] » Yes.
Well,
[14:58] » I literally wait till the last minute on
purpose.
[15:00] » Yeah.
>> I don't think I've ever
[15:01] » just reminders.
>> I saved it to
[15:03] » Is there any any other item you'd like
on a future agenda?
[15:08] Anything on the right?
Anything on the left? Good.
[15:16] Uh there's information informational
items in your in your packet. Is there
[15:22] any questions that anyone on council has
for staff in that?
[15:30] » [snorts]
>> Is there anything staff has for us?
[15:31] Anything that uh
we may have forgotten or left off.
[15:37] Okay.
All right.
[15:41] I'm going to try to get one more minute
out of this.
[15:44] » No. Not really. I would like to just
point out that December 8th is a
[15:47] Tuesday.
>> So, you you got bad information?
[15:51] » I got bad information from
>> I would like to formally apologize for
[15:55] providing bad information.
>> And tell tell me to get my life
[15:59] together.
>> I can assure you the city secretary will
[16:01] post it on the right day. I'm confident
in that.
[16:04] All right.
Not seeing anything else on the agenda,
[16:07] then we'll adjourn the meeting at 7:21.
Thank you.