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Fate City Council Regular Meeting - April 1, 2024

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City of Fate

Regular City Council Meeting
Date: April 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Attendance

Council Members Present

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

Council Members Absent

  • None

City Staff Present

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Steven Downs, Assistant City Manager
  • David Overcash, City Attorney
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Leigh Corson, Director of Human Resources
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • Ryan Ragan, DPS Captain, Police Operations
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Justin Weiss, Economic Development Manager
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Spencer Foster, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Shelbi Stofer, Public Engagement Coordinator
  • Isaiah Tackett, Systems Administrator

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Invocation delivered by Pastor James Gilbert of FAME Mission Church.
  • Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

Presentations

  • Rockwall County Strategic Plan Progress Presentation
    • Presented by Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner.

Public Comment

  • No individuals were present wishing to speak.
  • Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2024 City Council meetings (5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.).
  • Ordinance No. O-2024-014 authorizing a temporary reduction of the speed limit on I-30 within the Fate city limits from 70 mph to 65 mph, as requested by TxDOT.
  • Approval of an engagement agreement with Wolfe, Tidwell & McCoy, LLP for attorney services.
  • Ordinance No. O-2024-015 reviewing and approving the Film Friendly Texas Filming Guidelines and Permit Application.

Action Taken

  • Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
    • Motion by Council Member Megyesi
    • Second by Council Member Harper
    • Vote: Unanimous approval

Action Items

Ordinance No. O-2024-016

  • Adoption of regulations prohibiting smoking in public buildings and certain commercial establishments.
  • Presentation provided by Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety, and Chief Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety.

Action Taken

  • Motion to approve Ordinance No. O-2024-016.
    • Motion by Mayor Billings
    • Second by Council Member Robbins
    • Vote:
      • Ayes: Billings, Buegeler, Robbins, Megyesi
      • Nays: Harper, Kelley, Deland
    • Motion carried

Mayor, Council, and City Manager Reports

Mayor’s Report

  • Mayor Billings expressed thanks to City staff and Fate DPS.
  • Mayor Billings expressed thanks to Rockwall County Commissioners for assistance with road repairs on FM 551 and service roads.

Council Reports

  • Council Member Buegeler reported Easter well wishes and reminded residents of eclipse safety.
  • Council Member Harper expressed thanks to local businesses, welcomed new businesses to Fate, and encouraged residents to shop local.
  • Council Member Kelley had nothing to report.
  • Council Member Robbins had nothing to report.
  • Council Member Deland expressed thanks to Fate DPS and reminded residents to be safe on eclipse day.
  • Council Member Megyesi expressed thanks to City staff and Fate DPS.

City Manager’s Report

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs expressed thanks to Rockwall County Commissioners for their planning efforts.

Executive Session

The City Council recessed into executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code:

Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney

  • Development Agreement for Lafayette Crossing Planned Development (discussion only)
  • Extraterritorial Jurisdiction regulatory matters and ongoing litigation
  • City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney transition

Section 551.072 – Real Property

  • Property acquisition for extension of roadway for future schools

Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters

  • City Attorney
  • Deputy City Attorney
  • Council recessed at 6:29 p.m.
  • Executive session convened at 6:38 p.m.

Reconvene into Regular Session

  • Executive session adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
  • Regular session reconvened at 7:58 p.m.

Actions Following Executive Session

  • No action taken on attorney consultation items.
  • No action taken on City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney items.
  • Property Acquisition – Miss May Drive Project
    • Motion to authorize staff to purchase property for the roadway extension.
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins
    • Second by Council Member Harper
    • Vote: Unanimous approval

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn:
    • Motion by Council Member Robbins
    • Second by Council Member Harper
    • Vote: Unanimous approval
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

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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