Sanger Planning & Zoning approves 64.437-acre Elada Phase 1A plat; City Council budget talks continue
The Sanger Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Elada Phase 1A, a 64.437-acre parcel on the north side of Belz Road, during its July 13 regular meeting. The vote was unanimous, with commissioners Holzer, Leissner, and Rippey voting yea.
Planning & Zoning Commission — July 13
The commission opened by approving its consent agenda unanimously, with commissioners Miller, Leissner, and Rippey voting yea.
The commission then approved the Final Plat of Elada Phase 1A, covering 64.437 acres on the north side of Belz Road. That vote was also unanimous, recorded as yea votes from Holzer, Leissner, and Rippey.
No other items were listed on the minutes beyond the consent agenda and the plat approval.
City Council Regular Meeting — July 6
Official minutes from the July 6 City Council regular meeting have not yet been published, so only the agenda is available. The posted agenda shows the council was scheduled to hold a work session on the 2026-27 annual budget.
Other listed agenda items included:
- A Right Of Way (ROW) Warranty Deed with the McClurans for the Belz Road Reconstruction Project.
- The Republic Services Waste Report for May 2026.
- A status update on Atmos Energy Corporation's 2026 ATM GRIP Filing.
- Financial and Disbursement reports for April and May 2026.
Because minutes are not yet available, no outcomes or votes from this meeting can be reported.
City Council Work Session — July 17
The council held a work session on July 17. Minutes have not yet been published, so the following items reflect the posted agenda only, not confirmed outcomes:
- Current development activity and future opportunities.
- City's Comprehensive Plan updates.
- Economic development, business attraction, and retention.
- Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs) and utility service obligations.
- Operational hours.
No votes or decisions from this session are on the record yet.
Coming up
The City Council is scheduled to meet on July 20 for a regular meeting that includes discussion of the 2026-27 Annual Budget and several scheduled votes:
- Resolution No. EDC-2026-08 to adopt the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
- Authorization to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for City Attorney Services.
- An agreement with BrooksWatson & Co., PLLC for auditing services.
- Resolution 2026-07 appointing members to the Parks and Recreation / Keep Sanger Beautiful, 4A Industrial EDC, and 4B Sanger Development Corporation boards.
The meeting is open to the public. Residents seeking the full agenda or official minutes should consult the City of Sanger's official postings.