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Fate City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Meeting - June 20, 2023

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City of Fate

City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Meeting

Date: June 20, 2023
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Meeting Start: 6:00 p.m.

City Council Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Council Members Present:

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • Mark Harper
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Lance Megyesi, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Council Members Absent:

  • Jim Deland

City Staff Present:

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Shelbi Stofer, Public Engagement Coordinator
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation was given by Shannon Collins of Redeemer Church.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags.

Presentations

Employee Service Award

  • Mayor Billings presented a certificate and a ten-year service lapel pin to Vickey Raduechel, City Secretary.

Suburban Development and City Services

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs delivered a presentation on suburban development and its impact on city and county services.
  • Topics included the Fate Comprehensive Plan, service impacts on public safety, parks, roads, and economic development, infrastructure considerations, and business-oriented development concepts.

Planning and Zoning Commission Call to Order and Quorum

  • Chairman Steve Dann called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:28 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.

Commissioners Present:

  • Steve Dann, Chairman
  • Kerry Wiemokly
  • Clinton Sykes
  • Karen Kiser

Commissioners Absent:

  • Daryell Harmon
  • Chelsea Priest
  • Aaron Jackson

Joint Work Session: Southeast Corner of I-30 and FM 551

  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services, reported on a work session regarding property located at the southeast corner of I-30 and FM 551.
  • Representatives from Petro-Hunt, Omniplan Architecture, and Stillwater Capital presented a conceptual master plan.
  • The Council and Planning and Zoning Commission members rotated through stations to provide feedback.
  • No action was taken on this item.

Planning and Zoning Commission Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn was made and approved unanimously.
  • The Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

Public Comment

  • Milford (Randy) Long addressed the Council regarding traffic law enforcement and expressed support for Fate Department of Public Safety officers.
  • Approval of City Council meeting minutes from May 15 and May 22, 2023.
  • Approval of the May 2023 financial report.
  • The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

City Council Action Items

Resolution R-2023-041

  • Approved the purchase of a pre-constructed restroom from CXT Precast Concrete Products for Fate Station Park in an amount not to exceed $196,747.80.

Amended Appointment Policy

  • Considered amendments to the appointment policy for boards, commissions, and City Council vacancies.
  • The amended policy was approved with one dissenting vote.

Ordinance O-2023-019 — Citation Program

  • Council discussed an ordinance establishing a citation program for enforcement of City ordinances.
  • Council directed staff to amend the ordinance and return it at a future meeting.

State Legislative Updates

  • The City Attorney reviewed new laws from the State Legislature and discussed potential impacts and adjustments.

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

  • The Mayor and Council Members recognized Vickey Raduechel for ten years of service.
  • Council Members and staff expressed appreciation to City departments and personnel.
  • The City Manager announced an upcoming City Council budget workshop scheduled for June 26, 2023.

Executive Session

  • The City Council recessed into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. in accordance with the Texas Government Code.
  • The Council reconvened into regular session at 8:48 p.m.
  • No action was taken on items discussed in Executive Session.

City Council Adjournment

  • The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. by unanimous vote.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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